SHIPPING.

»ORT OF LYTTELTON. Arrived. Yesterday. Orowaiti, s.a., from Westport. Prince Alfred, barquentine, from Hoki- King, s.s.,from Port Chalmers. Sailed. < Yesterday. Croydon Lass, schooner, for Waitapn. iJWritfrT) * ° , for Kaikoura and Wel lington. f

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES / >1 August. 24. Robert Wilkin and-Go. ,at the Dundas. Homestead -Stock, Implements, &c. Tuesday, August 28.

HatwnV’ldbT and Co., at the Tihwald Yards—Stock. ■

AMUSEMENTS, &o Tins Evening. Tuesdjst, August 21. Somerset Hotel—Promoters of the Foun tain Head Prospecting Co. ; at 8. To-mobbow, t!. - : Wbdhbsday, August 22., Jf r Alfred Harrison’s Rooms—Creditors in Estate of T. Trevurza; at 11 a.m. Friday, August 24. Patton’s Hotel, Methven—Re Ploughing Match.

Friday, August 31. Methven Schoolroom Amateur Dra matic Performance, &c.

MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close at the Ashburton Post Office 98 {qUo^nt:— ; Be® Christchurch and North at 6 a.m. 10.30 a.m., and 5 p.m., daily. Fqb Chfertaey Rakaia, &0., at 10.30 a.m. and 6 -ptin. 'daily.' For Djmqdin* 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.P- - f ' For Tima.ru and South, at 6 a.m., 10 a.m., and 4.30 p.m., daily. For Greeijistreot and, Ashburton Forks, on Wednesday! And'Saturdays, at 3.30 p.m»dj ■■■;■,: •• , , For. Mount Somers, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, at'6 a.in. and 4.30 p.m. DM M4yfi6ld, : -on Tuesdays and Satnr day*, at 6,a*m- For Ashton, Waterton and Longbeach, at 4.30 p.m. daily. For Flemington, on Mondays, Wednes lays, and Fridays, at 4.30 p. in. Fbr Wakanui, Elgin, Seaview, Seafield, and; Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays,-at 6.30 a.m. - For Newlqnds, on Tuesdays and Fri day! •jtiJLO.SO am.

Mail* arrive - at ■ .the Ashburton Post ■Mfioe—. '

From Ctmatchurch and Rakaia at 10.15 and 7.20 p.m. FtonkOheltaey, &c. at 10.15 a.m. and 4.3&p.nuidaiiy. • From Dunedin and intermediate places at 6.80 pjin/daily- ; From Temuka and Timaru at 10.40 a.m. 8.30'p.jn,, and 8 p.m. daily. ; orepfiStreet .and Ashburton and Saturdays, at 10 a.m.’'' '*“* From Mount Somers, on Tuesdays and Saturdays,* at 10.5 a.tn. and 8.16 p.m. From Mayfield, on Tuesdays and Satur days,at 105 a.m. ■ Frpm Ashton, ' Watertbn, and Long beach’ai 10 a.m. daily. From 13gin, Wakanui, Seafield, and Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sat urdays, at 4 p.m. From Newknds, on Tuesdays and Fri days, at 9.30 a. m. From Flemingtok on Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Saturdays, at 10 a. m.

TRAVELLERS’ GUIDE.

Tbaens Lkatb Ashboeton fob Ohbist chuboh and? intermediate stations at 7.10 a.m., 10.65 a.m., and (Express) 6.37 .v.-.o : ! Tbaibs Leave Ashbubton fob Timabo Aim S6in*, 8t'().50 Skin., 10.25 a.m. (Expreas) j and 4.46 p.m. —the latter pro ceedingno farther than Timaru. SBAHfS AWtvb at Ashbubkw fbom Obbistchoboh at 10 15a.m. (Express),' 4.36 p.ml, and 7.15 p.m. Tbaibs Aeeitb at Ashbobtow fbom TlHABtrA&b Sooth at 10.40 a.m., 5.27 p.m, (Express), and 8 p.m.

NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.

Advertisements for The Ashburton Guardian must be sent in not later than 3 p.m , with the number ef insertion, written plainly on the copy, otherwise they will be inserted until counter manded, and charged accordingly. Re place Advertisements must be supplied the day previous to that on which they are to be inserted. Special notices can be received up to 3.30 p.m., but will be charged double rates. All notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths must be accompanied by the sig nature of the sender, as a guarantee of good faith. All advertisements and business letters to be addressed The Manager; literary communications should be addressed to The Editor.

The Ashburton Guardian. The Ashburton Guardian. TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 1883. Mayor versus Member.

There is no reason to suppose that the aggregate intelligence of the Ash burton Borough Council is not equal to that possessed by similar bodies in other towns of the colony, and the rate payers are probably satisfied on the whole with the way in which our local affairs are managed. It may be that now and then a councillor will exer cise his oratorical powers to an extent that appears disproportionate to the subject under discussion, but the gene ral public is none the wiser, and the only people who suffer are those whose duty it is to attend the periodical meet ings. The luxury of excessive speech need not be grudged so long as the greater luxury of being reported is denied. We have never quite sym pathised with that easy satire which finds a butt in official bigwigs of the lesser kind, though it must be admitted that Mayors and Councillors do some times assume an air of importance scarcely warranted by the positions they hold. Mr Donald Williamson has, during his term of office, given little cause for complaint. He has presided over the deliberations of the Council with impartiality, and has care fully watched the interests of the rate payers. But, unfortunately, he does now and then travel beyond his metier , and an instance of this was given at last evening’s meeting. Two questions cropped up which afforded Mr Wil liamson an opportunity of criticising the conduct of the member for Ashbur ton in relation to local matters, and as for obvious reasons the Mayor’s re marks will be actively circulated, it is necessary that they should be refuted. It will be remembered that when Major Atkinson was in Ashburton, he was interviewed by a deputation who in formed him that the conditions under which the railway sites were leased were not observed by the occupiers. The Treasurer promised to look into the matter, but ,as nothing more was heard of it, the members for Ashburton and Wakamii were communicated with', asking them to use their influence in the direction indicated. To this com munication, Messrs Wright and Ivess, in a joint letter, replied as follows We regret that you have not complied with our request, and indicated precisely the leases of railway reserves which you desire to have cancelled on the ground that the lessees have broken the conditions of such leases. If it were sought to cancel the whole of the leases without exception and there was the slightest hope of the Government assenting to such a proposal, then our course would be plain enough. At present it would appear that whilst the Borough Council stops short of the unpleasant 'task of indicating the particular lessees, that they expect us to perform the somewhat disagreeable duty upon very vague grounds. If the Council will d« as requested in our former letter we will use our endeavors to get the obnoxious leases cancelled. What there is in this letter to rouse the Mayor’s ire is not very plain. It is a fair, straightforward request to be furnished with distinct particulars as to what the Council want, and yet Mr Williamson waxed wrath and poured the vials of his mighty anger upon the head of Mr Wright. He gave it as his opinion that the member for Ash burton was suffering from bad temper at the time he wrote the letter; adding with a gratuitous and ill-mannered sneer that this was probably owing to the adverse criticism of the Wellington press. Were it not for the position Mr Williamson temporarily holds, such a remark as this might have been passed by with contemptuous indifference, but the personal animus is shown by the fact that Mr Ivess, whose signature is appended to the communication and)

Tgho presumably agrees with the opinions I contained therein, was not mentioned. Nay more, at a later period the con duct of the member for Wakanui was placed in favorable contrast with that of the member for Ashburton, the former being held up as a great bene factor to thefdistrict, while Mr Wright, it was broadly hinted, was simply work ing for his own benefit. This latter opinion was in reference to the other question we have referred to as being brought up at last night’s meeting, namely, a request from the Road Board interested that the Council would use what influence they had with the Go vernment to get the Mount Somers railway line extended in a certain di rection. Mr Williamson, as a private individual, has, of course, a right to hold any opinion he likes, but he assuredly has no right to use his posi tion as Mayor to charge Mr Wright with sacrificing the interests of the dis trict he represents to his own personal ends. In future Mr Williamson will show more wisdom if he confines his attention to the duties appertaining to the office he holds, instead of going out of his way to slander the member for Ashburton for the purpose of injuring him in the eyes of his constituents.

The Dunedin Refrigerating Company will send 7,000 carcases by the Fenstan ton in September, and 9,000 by the Bri tish Queen in October. The Otago Agricultural Society have been granted twenty acres of the Sand hills reserve. It is within two miles of the city, and will make an excellent show ground.

The Town Clerk of West Harbor (Dunedin) has furnished the Council with a list of the books and papers burnt. They include rate books, valuation rolls, minutes of meetings, cash book, ledger, journal, etc. He says, however, that he is very hazy about what has gone. In the mining case at Dunedin about the Maruia claim, Reefton, in which Smith sued Batson for money paid to him foe shares, his Worship gave judg ment for the defendant, holding that he had not to account to purchasers for the money, but to the original owners on whose behalf he sold.

The Rink Club intend giving a second fancy dress tournament on Wednesday the 29th inst, when another distribution of prizes will be made. Mr Henry Zander, the indefatigable secretary, has taken the matter in hand, and if his efforts are as successful as those of last year we may expect to see a crowded house on this occasion.

The Oxford Commission visited the quarantine station yesterday for the pur pose of taking further evidence. The doctor was examined, and stated that, in his opinion, the ship was in clean condi tion. He attributed the outbreak of fever to the germs of disease having been brought on board from the immigration depot at Plymouth. A number of the immigrants complained of the water that was used on board for drinking purposes. An attempt has been made to burn down a woolahed on Benmore Station, Southland, during the last week. The doors were all locked, and on Saturday it was found a side door had been forced open and a quantity of kerosene spilled on the floor and ignited. The Are must have burned itself out, as the wall was charred for some distance up, and some of the boards were nearly burned through. The police are making inquiries. The building was insured. At the Court this morning, before Mr Baddeley, R.M., a man named John Wil liams was fined 10s, in default 48 hours’ imprisonment, for being found drunk in a public place. The same defendant was charged with wilfully and maliciously breaking a door, the property of Mr F. Wilding, and was fined 20s, or to pay the damage 10s, in default fourteen days’ im prisonment, the two sentences to be cumulative. John Brady was also fined 5s and cab-hire 2s for being drunk, with the usual alternative. The Dunedin School Committee are at loggerheads with the Education Board. The Committee declined to go on with repairs, because they had not funds, to which the Board returned an answer ex pressing regret the Committee was unable to perform its functions, and that the Board would do the necessary repairs and deduct the coat from the Committee’s allowance. The Committee last night indulged in some very strong remarks about the Board’s conduct, and a state ment was produced contrasting the expen diture of the two bodies, greatly in favor of the Committee. The result was the carrying of the following resolution : “ That, as the Education Board is at present in heathen darkness regarding the whole financial position and doings of the Dunedin school Committee, we en close a copy of a return prepared by the Chairman.”

. We learn from an Invercargill telegram that on Saturday two little children, son and daughter of Mr Edwin Kidd, were playing on the main road from Woodlands to Mabel, about 200 yards from their father’s house, and a quarter of a mile from the township of Woodlands, when they found a strange looking bundle in a waterhole at the end of a box culvert. Juvenile curiosity prompted an investiga tion, and the startling discovery was made that the bundle consisted of the body of a male child, wrapped up in a Dunedin paper and an old rag. The children in formed their father, and he telegraphed to the police in Invercargill. Detective Ede proceeded to the spot, where Kidd— keeping the occurrence from the know ledge of the neighbours—had preserved a strict watch on the body. On examina tion it was found that the body was fully developed, and had probably lived fur a day or two. The skull was fearfully smashed —one portion of it being entirely broken off. The body also bore marks of violence. Apparently the corpse had been in the water for some days, and the wounds had unmistakably the appearance of having been wilfully inflicted. At the inquest Dr Galbraith, having made a post mortem, gave evidence that the body was in an advanced state of decomposition. He supposed the infant was dead three weeks. The injuries were confined to the skull and the wound on the left arm. He did not think it had lived long after birth. He could not say whether the injuries were received before or after death. It had not, when born, been attended by a medical man or by a qualified nurse. No clue is yet obtainable. The inquest was, at the request of the police, adjourned for three weeks.

Poison for dogs is to be laid on the Cold stream Estate.

The Mount Somers Road Board invite tenders in this issue for several items of work. Kilwinning Royal Arch Chap er to-night, at Masonic Hall. Particulars in advertise ment. Mr Alfred Harrison will hold a sale on Friday next at the premises of Mr G. Parkin, Moore street, when a quantity of building material and other lines will be submitted to the hammer. “ My wife and daughter were made healthy by the use of Hop Bitters, and I recommend it to my people.” Methodist Cletgyman. read.— [Ad VT.] 9

Tempetance clergymen, lawyers, ladies, and doctors use Hop Bitters, as they do not intoxi cate, but restore brain and nerve waste. Advt.] _ _ _ 9 . Gorged, Livers, ,Bilious conditions, consti pation, piles, dyspepsia, headache, cured by “ Wells’ May Apple Pills.” 5d and is boxes at druggists. Moses, Moss and Cc., Sydney, General Agents for Australasia. 2

ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The regular fortnightly meeting of the above Council was held last evening, there being present—The Mayor, and Ors A. Orr, Bird, Nelson, J. Orr, St Hill and Harrison. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. mayor’s statement. The Mayor said that the debit balance at Bank at present amounted to L 798 18s 7d. BANK OVERDRAFT. Mr Shury wrote in reply to an enquiry as to a further overdraft, stating that an examination of the books did not show how the overdraft asked for would be met. The Mayor said that he had called on Mr Shury, and had pointed out that they were In possession of a quantity of pipes for which an offer from the Rakaia Road Board was expected. No final arrange ment had been made as to the overdraft, but the account would go on as before. RAILWAY LEASES. A letter was received from Messrs E. G. Wright and J. Ivess, M.H.R.’s, re gretting that the Council had not given more explicit information as to those lessees of the railway sites who had not fulfilled the conditions of their leases. Without such information they could not act in the 'matter, but if it were forth coming ‘they would do their best to meet the views of the Council.

The Clerk, at the request of the Mayor, read the correspondence between the Council and the members for Ashburton and Wakanui, which included a list of the leasees and a description of the buildings. The Mayor said that the Council had no objection to any individuals, but to the system under which the leases were let. He did not know under what influence Mr Wright was when he wrote the letter, but he (the Mayor) thought that he might be suffering from the adverse criticism of the Wellington press. The Council had given their member all necessary information, and he should have acted upon that. Cr J. Orr might mention that he had received notice that unless the conditions of the lease he held were observed it would be cancelled. He understood that Mr Back had given this notice to all the lessees on these sites.

Or St. Hill did not agree with the Mayor in his opinion as to the letter of Messrs Wright and Ivess. The members had to please everybody, and if they blindly agreed to what the Council asked they might be told they were being used as catspaws. It was not for Messrs Wright and Ivess to say who were violat ing the leases, but that the Council should clearly say what they wapted, and not leave the responsibility with the mem bers.

A conversational discussion ensued as to letter of Messrs Wright and Ivess \i as an answer to the one sent by the Council. The former was dated August 10th, and the latter on the Bth, and opinions appeared to be pretty equally divided on this matter.

Cr Harrison would suggest that the question be held over till, the next meet ing.

The Mayor did not see the use of follow ing this course. He would move that a letter be sent to the members, saying that the Council considered that they had sent all the necessary information.

Cr J. Orr did not see what more was wanted. Mr Back had made a special trip, and had given notice as to the leases and the Council had better wait to see the result of this. The motion of the Mayor was then put to the meeting and carried. MOUNT SOMERS RAILWAY. The Mount Somers Road Board wrote asking the Council to use their influence in obtaining the further extension of the Mount Somers railway, in accordance with the wishes of the district. It was resolved, that the members for Ashburton and Wakanui be asked to do their best to urge the carrying on of the work required. BURNING RUBBISH. Mr A. Saunders a«ked permission to burn rubbish on his section.—Granted. INDUSTRIAL EXHIBIIION. A circular was received from Mr Sheath, asking the co-operation of the Council in the Christchurch Industrial Exhibition. —lt was decided that all the as sistance in their power be given by the Council. MILL RACE. Mr 0. W. Turner wrote, forwarding an account of the Council's share of the cost incurred in clearing out the mill race.— It was resolved that the Council pay their share of the cost as previously arranged. IRON PIPES. The Clerk of the Rakaia Road Board wrote stating that the Board was willing to take 12 tons of the iron pipes belong ing to the Council at the price stated in a circular sent some time ago.—Accepted. CAMERON STREET. A petition was received from several residents in Cameron street asking that a few loads of shingle be placed on the road. —lt was decided that the matter be attended to. A REQUEST. Dr Leahy wrote asking permission to erect a lamp opposite his premises in Tan cred street. —The request was granted on the understanding that the lamp be kept a-light as long as the ordinary street lamps. RESERVE LEASE. The Mayor reported that the lease of reserve 704 had been disposed of to Mr James Jameson at L 25 per annum. SURVEYORS’ REPORT. The following report was read ; “ Owing to the recent heavy freshes in the river the intake channel at the mouth of mill race was filled up, and the labor gang have been engaged during the past few days in opening up a new channel. The gang have also been employed in lowering Alford Forest road, and filling Walker street, fencing reserves, spreading shingle, clearing side channels, etc., making and fixing culverts, attending to water supply, etc.”

The report as read was adopted. NUISANCES REPORT.

The Inspector’s fortnightly report was read and adopted. In reference to the clause dealing with a stagnant pool at the back of Mr Kidd’s section, it was resolved that the Inspector be instructed to have the nuisance abated. The same instruc tion was given relative to a section in Tan cred street, the state of which was reported to be dangerous to health. RIVER ENCROACHMENT. The Mayor said that he had, in accord ance with an invitation received from the County Council, visited the mill-race in company with Mr Walker and Mr Stitt, to examine where the river had en cro'ached. He had mentioned this matter to the County Engineer some time ago, but nothing had been done. The County Council had now taken up the question of river encroachment, and there could be no doubt that this Council would be asked to contribute towards the cost, as indeed they would be forced to do. The place he mentioned especially needed looking to, and he would more that the County Council be communicated with in regard to the matter, this Council to contribute towards the work. Cr St Hill seconded the motion. Cr Harrison could endorse what the Mayor had said about the damage, as he had personally seen it. He had intended himself to bring the question forward, if the Mayor had not done so.

The motion was carried. THE BOROUGH SOLICITOR.

Or St Hill, in accordance with a notice given at’ last meeting, moved that Mr Crisp be appointed Borough solicitor. The . Mayor had great pleasure in seconding this. Mr Ciisp had previously been the solicitor of the Borough, and he

((he Mayor) had never advocated any change. Or Nelson suggested" that 'Mr'"Wilding be appointed. Or J. Orr proposed, and Cr A- Orr seconded, that Mr, Purnell be elected. Cr Hamson was sorry that two names had beein’ brought forward. He had no choice between the two, gentlemen as to. their respective abilities, and he would like to see the name of one of .them with drawn. i Or J. Orr withdrew his motion, and Mr Crisp was then unanimously ap pointed. LICENSES. A driver’s license was granted to Samuel Rountree, ACCOUNTS. The usual monthly ’ accounts having been passed for payment, the Council ad journed.

MAIL ITEMS.

The Panama Canal • Company has already spent 150,000,000 dols. The funds are exhausted. An effort is now being made to build up another Company on the ruins of the first, buying the old stock at 10c a dol. and subscribing money to carry on the work. Six thous md mil lion dollars more are required to finish the canal. A majority of the stockholders are willing to sell shares at 10 per cent, of what they paid. Confidence in De Lesseps is shaken. Mrs Langtry, in an interview on July 25th, before returning to Europe, said in an American season she cleared 125,000 dols. She commences a second American season of thirty-ax weeks on October 29th. She then goes to Australia.

Thei condition of trade in Canada is un satisfactory. A financial crisis is feared owing to extravagant railroad building. Speaking of the French in Oceania,- the Paris Temps of July the 7th says Prance and England made -a covenant in 1878 not to annex the New Hebrides. Since then a company of colonists of New Cale donia have bought several of these islands, and obtained concessions in others, in order to counteract the covetous designs of Australia, it being necessary to supple ment the vague covenant by according to that company rights similar to those granted to the British North Borneo Com pany.

A despatch of July Bth sajs .it is stated that the French Cabinet has resolved to despatch a note to Earl Granville, point ing out that the contemplatedfannexation of the New Hebrides is contrary to an engagement previously entered into by Great Britain.

The Pope has summoned the French Bishops to Rome to consult with him on the con it ion of the Church in Prance.

A duel arising out of the debate in the Chamber on the Tonquin question, was fought near Paris on July 12. Emanuel Areve Gambetta, a delegate from Corsica, and Boude, a journalist', were the com batants. The journalist was wounded twice. Paul de Oassagnac challenged M. Ferry on account of a difference during the same debate, but M. Ferry took no notice of the hostile message. Pere Hyacinthe will sail from Paris on August 26th. accompanied by his family, for America. He proposes to lecture through the United States. The Panama Canal Company met in Paris on July 17. De Lesseps, repeated his former statement that the Canal would be.finishea at the end of 1883.

The Prince of Monaco is negotiating

with France for the sale of that princi pality for 10,000,000 francs, subject to the recognition of the gambling conces sion for 27 years,

The French Government have subsidised the line of steamships carrying the mails between Havre and New York to the ex tent of 548,000 francs.

On July 19, Harry Montague, Mace’s secretary, drew up an agreement in New York, which was signed by James Wakely for Sullivan and H. J. Grace for Slade, stipulating that Sullivan and Slade shall spar with soft gloves, the Marquis of Queensberry rules, on August 6, at some place to be hereafter agreed upon—6s per cent of the gate money to go to’ Sullivan, and 35 per cent to Slade. The expense is to be shared by the men equally. Slade went into training on July 24th at Port Hamilton, Long Island, New York. A man named Hudson was placed under arrest on July 15 for literally blowing up his wives. He resides at Ashley Fork, Urah, whence he went to Park City, where he purchased some giant powder, taking it home with him, some say for fishing, others for the purpose of getting rid of at least one of his wives. However that may be, he succeeded in blowing up his first wife, who was in bed, and the third wife, who was just coming into the room. He placed powder under the bed, and it is supposed exploded it by a fuse. The women were badly injured. Gold in considerable quantities has been found in highlands of Boon County, Kentucky, and in those of South-Eastern Indiana.

Vf. H. Vanderbilt, the Now York mil lionaire, purchases Sir P. Miles’ cele brated Leigh Court collection of paint ings, which includes the best known and most valuable pictures extant, tie paid LUO,OOO. News from Stanley via Lisbon, July 15th, represents him in good health, but five Belgian members of his Congo party were dead.

Two majors and ten lieutenants in the Egyptian army were sentenced on July 20th to seven years’ penal servitude in Soudan for complicity in the massacres of last year. The Pope has written an autograph let ter in Latin to the Catholic Society of Vienna, in which he says—“ Justice have I worshipped, long struggles, labors, chicanery, plots and hard blows have I borne, but of the faith of which I am the champion'l will not flinch for Christ’s flock. How sweet to suffer! yea, even in prison how sweet to die. ”

There have been up to July 26th several suspicious cases of death in Naples. It was. denied that cholera existed, but the effects of the deceased were burned.

Despatches from Beekenford, Switzer land, July 10th, say that nearly all the cultivated land in that district was ruined by storms and landslips.

One or two isolated cases of cholera are reported in Russia during three days end ing July 25th. Great efforts are being made to purify St Petersburg The clergy held a special service of intercession on the date named for the preservation of Russia frcm disease.

In San Francisco, New York and other large cities of the United States, the anni versary of the fall of the Bastile (J uly 14th) was celebrated by French residents with much enthusiasm. A despatch from Toronto, Canada, July 23rd, says Ross, Courtenay and Lee are entered for the four mile straight away race on the St Lawrence, between Oglens burgh and Prescott, on the Bth or 9th of August proximo. A desperate prize fight for SOOdols was fought near Nauticoke, P.A., on July 26th. The principals were a saloon-keeper and a coal miner. The men had fought eleven rounds, when a crowd of women broke into the ring, and, brandishing knives and pistols, but a stop to the fight. The survey of Captain Eade’s ship rail way across Nicaragua is progressing. Oscar Wilde is writing his impressions of New York, Texas, San Francisco, and ■'alt Lake City.:; He describes the typical; American girl as a “pretty, oasis of un reasonableness in a desert of common sense.” '

An investigation hat been c mraenced into the conduct of Father V alienee, of Montreal. About six years ago he started

a monster lottery for religious objects, -and, although an enormous number of tickets were sold in Canada and the United States, a drawing has never taken place. r The Princess Lsuise has promised to send a number of her paintings, in oil and .water colors, to the Boston Foreign Exhi bition next October. Chicago Oragemen to the number of 1,000 paraded on the anniversary of the battle of the Boyne, July 12th, and in the afternoon held a picnic. There was no actual disturbance, although the proses-"* sion was subjected to mild jeers occasion ally. There was also a general and quiet celebration. Six young Indian girls from Dacotah : Territory were confirmed by Archbishop Feehan in Chicago. The ceremony was one of unusual interest. The steamer Aurania, from Liverpool,. June 23rd, for New York, broke her con nection rod and burst her cylinder on Sunday, July Ist, off Monteaux Point. No one was injured. ' I,J John H. Wood, for years Financial Agent to the late Roman Catholic Bishop Wood, of Philadelphia, has been arrested for embezzling 40,000d015. . i;< ■>

PARLIAMENTARY.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Monday, August 20. The House met at 2.30. GOVERNMENT BUSINESS. The Hon Major Atkinson gave notice that he would move that, Government business take precedence of all other business on Wednesday first and the sac- , ceeding Wednesday. y bills. The Chattels Securities Bill was re*/ ceived from the Upper House with amend-:' ments, which were agreed to. The Pharmacy Bill was introduced from- - the Legislative Council and read, a. first time. SETTLED LAND BILL. , The Hon Mr Conolly moved the ; second reading of the Settled Land BilL The object, of the Bill was to do away with the possibility of tying up lands for,- any great length of time by way of entaiL-.,,; It was substantially the same as the; Alienation of Lands Bill introduced last session, but which was not passed. Since - then the British Legislature had-dealt < : with the same subject in the same direc tion, and the measure now before them was substantially a transcript of the Eng- 1 lish Act. Mr DeLautoub did net consider the Bill met the desire expressed daring the last few years to abolish the law of entail and settlement. The Bill merely relieved - the tenants for life, and did nothing ; more. He moved as an amendment— “ That this House do not desire, to.en courage the making of settlements ot this class in New Zealand, and that the Government be advised to withdraw this Bill.”

Mr Sbddon, Mr Sheehan, and Mr Sutter opposed the Bill. . Mr Maoandrew supported the amend* ment.

Mr Moss designated the Bill as being a perfect fraud. He hoped the; weald throw out the measure, and insist upon the one previously introduced by Mr Whitaker. .

Mr J. W. Thomson condemned the Bill as being inapplicable to the oiroumatanoea and conditions of the colony. Mr iSHEPHAED supported the measure, as he believed it would prevent the up of land. Mr Fitzgerald complained that the Governmen had not acted fairly in bring* ing down a Bill of this nature at that late period of the session. The Hon Mr Conolly agreed to the proposal for the adjournment of the de* bate," which was put and carried. On the motion for resuming it on Thurs* day, Mr Sutton thought it- would be most injudicious to consider it at all this session. It was a most involved Bill, and not at all what they had been led to expect. Mr Montgomery wanted to know if the Government would bring down the Premier’s Bill instead of the one now be fore them. That Bill had been circulated and they had been led to expect it. The Hon Mr Rolleston promised a reply on Thursday. The motion for adjournment was. car ried. LAND ACT AMENDMENT BILL. This measure was considered in Com mittee. In reply to Mr J. W. Thomson, The Hon Mr Rolleston said that the recommendations of the Committee re duiumyism would be inserted in this mea sure. . Clause 2, with sub-sections brought down by the Waste Lands Committee, was adopted. On Clause 3, _ _ Mr Montgomery moved an addition* to give power by proclamation to - lease-> education reserves in blocks, not ing 5,000 acres, where such land was not adapted for agricultural purposes. The Hon Mr Rolleston agreed to accept this amendment, and in the mean* time he would ascertain whether these re* serves had not been otherwise for. Clauses 6 and 7 passed as amended by ' the Waste Lands Committee. ~ i Clause 8 was amended so as to provide compensation for roads taken through . homestead lands. Sub-section 2 of this clause was struck out, and the one. substituted by the Waste Lands Committee adopted in lieu thereof. . Clanse 10 was amended to read “ oat, - burn, or remove.” Interrupted by the 5.30 adjournment. . EVENING SITTING. The House resumed at 7. SO. In Committee, on the Land Acts Amendment Bill— Clause 10, as amended, was passed. On Clause 12, Sir George Gkey moved that, in case of competition, the ballot, and not public competition by tender, should be adopted. The Bon Mr Rolleston said that where the ballot had been resorted to, it had led to a thorough system of gamb* ling, and practically defeated the objects aimed at.

The Committee divided on the question, That the words as printed remain.—Ayes, 37; noes, 30. Colonel Tkimblb moved, as a farther

amendment —“That auction be substi tuted for tender.” Carried on the voioss. The clause as printed was then put and Ki passed.

Clause 14 was amended to read not lew than 21 years. On a further amendment that the words,. ‘ from time to time by public tender " be left out, the Committee divided. The proposal was carried by' 42 to 13. The clause as amended was then put and carried.

On clause 17 Mr Labkach moved that the clause read “ The lessee, or his over seer or manager.” The motion was lost on division of 23 to 22.

The remainderoftheclause was amended s by striking out the words deleted by the | Waste Lands Committee, and the clause as amended was passed. .. • /- Clauses 20 and 21 were struck out. On reaching clause 29 progress was re- „ , ported, and the House rose at 1.6.'' '

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 1883.



. Fine Gold. r\AA SHEEPtobeSlaughteredto 3U)UUII Me(a)t the Times.—Wanted the public to know you can save 100 per sent by dealing at the Readt-Monet Meat Mast* -Bullock’s ..Arcade. Meat delivered to any part of the town when purchased. 8 211 SB till Milner & Thompson ..ASHfiCTETOif, H. M. JONES, Agent.



PIPE ORGANS.—Especially suitable Far superior to any Reed Organ near the price for richness •ad purity of tone, volume of sound, and - l»rlce--U2O. REED'D RGANS.—By Smith and Co., Mason and Hamlin, Wood and Co., Easby and Go., New England Company Cloaghjind W.arper-7-fcom LI 212 s. PlaNu Si Brirismead and Sbi-s, Broads&ood, Colla*d and Collard, Erard, Pleyelandjpthera. Dresden Model,-and Gernwtf And French inanufacturs, with tort improvements. ■ par PAYMENTS -to* asp Retail. Great • clearing sale. FOR ONE MONTH ONLY, Commencing Saturday, August 18th. CasfEuX'U'J-.C* i-'-l*- ■' STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, TOYS, Etc. A GREAT REDUCTION sSorcft goods. Andrewes BroSi, , &c, t



Wanted WANTED A thorough General SERVANT; good wages given. Apply, Mrs Alfred Curtis, Sarratville, Tinwald. 8 361 ANTED KNOWN —Two Ladies would find a comfortable resi dence, with use of piano.—Mrs G. EL Thompson. Tancred street, neat Arcade. ■ldas -.,v ■ > .. ... ■' VT7ANTED KNOWN—That Robert y V Elston, Burnett street, Ashbur ton, having procured the newest appara tus, is prepared te Sweep Chimneys at very low rates. Any orders left at the Town Hall will receive prompt attention. Terms cash. 760 c WANTED Known Startling an nouncement. Great bargains for a short time. The stock belonging to the Little Dust-pan having been purchased at less than half price by me, I invite the public to inspect the goods and secure genuine bargains. No sham; must be sold; and as I am willing to give a chance to participate in the advantage received by me, an early call is invited to John Meech’s Cheap Furniture Mart, Burnett street. Roll up at once and secure bar gainsi— John Mkech. 8 287



WANTED KNOWN—That Mr Dan j Lea’s Gymnasium is the only 1 place for real amusement; admittance free. Every kind of amusement to be 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 - . WANTED Known—That in conse quence of the rapid increase of .'business, John Moison, Impermeable Bootmaker, has been compelled to get a largo stock of Boots of a superior quality in the town in order to meets the demands of his customers, and those who may pur chase from him will find no deception as to price or quality. As J. M. has gained the public trust in the past by doing best work and fit, combined with neatness and style, he intends even to make greater exertions in the future. Fowler’s Build ings, Tancred street (opposite Arcade), Ashburton. 7 207 Special Advertisements. PAPEH FOR SALE In Large, or Small Quantities. ANDREWES BROS., Booksellers and Stationers, East street South, Ashburton. 77



mHE NEW ZEALAND GRAIN I AGENCY AND MERCANTILE COMPANY, LIMITED, HAVE FOR SALE, ow EASY TERMS OF PAYMENT a Complete Threshing Plant, By Ransome, including 8 h p ENGINE COMBINE ELEVATOR. The above has only threshed about 70,000 bushels, and is almost EQUAL TO NEW. Wm. HORNE, Agent, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. 12 an • THE 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 - i 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 THAU EVER. A SINGLE GARMENT . AT WHOLESALE TRIOS. ” 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. P 0 R SALE.



Seed. Seed, SEED WHEAT—Hunter’s White. Prime Tuscan. SEED OATS—Canadian. Tartarian, first-class. Danish. KAIAPOI ISLAND POTATOES, CRUSHED OATS, First-class, Is. lOd. per bushel. JOSEPH CLARK, 265 Ashbas|to§ad Tinwald.



Special Advertisements- INTRODUCTION OF THE PARCEL SYSTEM. Fashion House, Cashel street, Christchurch. Great success has been achieved in the Old Country by the introduction of the “Numbered Puroel System,” for the supply ard puachaae 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 B. C. Brown and Co., from the Trustees in the Estate of the late firm of Craig and Smyth, at a very large discount off coat for cash. Thus articles sold under cost price leave a geod 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. 1,20 s Dress Parcel, contains— Worth t £ s. d. 1 dress piece (12 yds) any shade, • French costume cloth ... 0 18 6 1J good velveteen to match dress 0 5 6 3 yds silesia, for linings ... 0 1 10 2 dost new oxydised buttons, to match ... ... ... ... 016 1 pair warm lined fur-top spring cuff gloves ... ... ... 02 • 6 £1 9 10 OurJNo. 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. 8, 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 S Our No. 4, Ladies’ parcel for £2, contains W orth 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 1 6 1 good warm Ladies’ tweed ulster 0 17 6 1 black quilted alpaca «kirt ... 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 10a, contains— Worth 1 pair large size good witney blankets 1 10 6 1 nice large size good honeycomb quilt 0 14 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 ... 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 towels 0 4 9 £3 15 3 Our No. |7, mourning parcel for £2 10a, contains— Worth 10 yds good black French cash mere 1 6 2 yds 4x4 celebrated rainproof crape 0 9 6 1 good black alpaca or sateen skirt 0 14 6 2 pairs Ladies’ black hose ... 0 3 0 1 pair Ladies’ two-button choice black kid gloves 0 4 6 J 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 I 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 0 14 0 1 choice pattern wool tablecover 0 15 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 16 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 1 1 0 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



£5 5 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. Ilemember—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. P. 0.0. made payable to E 0. BROWN & CO., Fashion House, Christchurch. 1362



Special Advertisements.



JgCONOMY. COMFORT, SAFETY. The 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 Fuel in 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 ot 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. VERY article Sold at Christchurch Prices and .nranteed boa- of naterial and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED



“ Rough on Rats. ’VGtap out (Rt^rfoe# } : roaches, flies, ants, bed-bugs, beetles, insects, ( skunks, jack-rabbits, gophers: f}id. Drug* gists. Moses, Moss and Co., Sydney, General Agents. ’ 2