SHIPPING.

.PORT OF LYTTELTON.

Arrived. Yesterday

Ringarooma, s.s., from Dunedin. Sailed. Yesterday.

Mary Ellen, schooner, for Wellington. Go-Ahead, s.s., for Dunedin. Rotorua, s.s., for Dunedin, via Akaroa.

.- SHIPPING TELEGRAMS

I / Auckland, Yesterday. from Westport. • Sailed—Penguin, for Fiji; Waihora, for and Southern ports. Wellington, Yesterday. ' 0 Sailed—Wanaka, for the North; Sophia R. Luhrs, barque, for Newcastle. Dunedin, Yesterday. Arrived—Kangaroo, from Westport ; Natal Queen, from Hobart Sailed—Manapouri, for Melbourne, via Bluff.

COMMERCIAL.

,1 • = Ashburton Guardian Office, Friday afternoon.

The following is the Christchurch Com Ex change report for the week ending Friday evening, the 24th inst : —The market is still without animation, and no vital change has taken place in values during the past week.— Wheat: Good milling samples, 4s to 4s 2d ; seed samples, 4s 6d to 4s gd; second quality milling, 3s to 3s Sid; chick wheat, 2s 3d to 2sßd per bushel in Christchurch. —Oats: Stout milling of bright quality, 2s to as 2d flo.b; feed quality, is qd to Is lid delivered in Christ church.—Barley: First class malting, 4s 3d [to as 6d per bushel, delivered in Christchurch; feed and second class, 2s 4d to 3s 9d» delivered in Christchurch. —Grass Seed: Farmers sam ples. 3S\3d to 3s qd pet, bushel; machine . dressed, 4s to 4s 3d.—Potatoes: There is little, or no business being transacted. Prices nomi naTfly 28s 6d to 30s at country stations.— Cheese.and Butter; to 5d for the former; t£e .latter.

, JMessrs Miles and* Co.’ report on _ the live stock market,'etc., fol the week ending 23rd August, as follows ;—Tinwald.—At our regu late sate at this place but'a small entry came •'•forward, and prices' ruled at much about re cent rates. We sold crossbred wethers at 15s to 15s 9d, and merinos at 8s and 9s 3d, \\ e quote fhuttoq at zjid per lb ; beef, 22s 6d per roolbi Privately during the week we . .sold a line of 1,200 merino wethers, on account of Messrs Sproti Bros., at 8s ; on account of -Mr>J. Holmes, 241 sheep for freezing at equal ..to zkd, per lb; and, on account of Mr J. ' Gough, 125 crossbreds at 16s, 125 merinos at s: i->.—Lands—We have also sold by private treaty, Mr W. H. Lane’s farm, at Ashburton, at L 6 10s per acre.

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES ' ' Tuesday, August 28. l’ii afron;, box and Co., at the Tinwald "'‘'Yards—Stock. ,

MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, &o i 1 * j -1-''- :• This Evening. - / , Friday, August 24. Paftonk Hotel, Methveu —Re Ploughing , Match. Wednesday, Avgust 29. Town Hallr-Rint Tournament;, i ■ ■ Thursday, August 30. Oddfellows’ Hall—Grand Sail ; at 8 p.m. , Friday, August 31. Methven Schoolroom: — Amateur Dra ' matic Performance, &c. . Monday, September 3.

Borough Council, at Borough Counci Chambers, at 7 o’clock. .Wednesday, September 12. Afehburton County Council —at Counci —. Chambers ; 11 a.m. ‘

MAIL NOTICES.

Mails clbseat the Ashburton Post Office as follows :■?— -

For Christchurch and North at 6 a. m. 10.30 a.m., and 5 p.m., daily. Fde Ohertseyßakaia, &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 Tima.ni and South, at 6 a.m., 10 a.mi‘, and 4.30 p.m., daily. For Oreenatreet and Ashburton Forks, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 3.30 p,m. - For Mount Somers, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, at 6 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. For Mayfield, on Tuesdays and Satur days,' atr6 a.m. For Ashtca, Waterton and Longbeach, at 4>30 p.m. daily. For Flemington, on Mondays, Wednes days, and Fridays, at 4.30 p. m. . ForWakanui, Elgin, Seaview, Seafield, and Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays', at 6.30 a.m. ■ _. • For Newlands, on Tuesdays and Fri days at 10.30 a.m.

TMVnila arrive at the Ashburton Post •Office—- ... Prom* Christchurch and Rakaia at 10.15 •.m., 4.35 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. From Chertsey, &c. at 10.15 a. m. and p.mi.'’daajr. ' ’ ’ From’Dunedin and intermediate places at 5.30 n.m- daily. ~ ■ From'Tomuka and Timaru at 10.40 a.m. 5.80 p.m., and 8 p.m. daily. , From Greenatreet and Ashburton Forks, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10 a.m.

Frem Mount Somers, on Tuesdays and jSavurdays, at 10.5 a.m. and 8.15 p.m. From Mayfield, on Tuesdays and Satur days, at 10.5 a.m. 1(1 Froih Ashton, Waterton, and Long headi at 10 a. m. daily. From Elgin, Wakanui, Seafield, and J[yle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, *nd Sat urdays, at 4 pi.m. From Sfdwlands, on Tuesdays and Fri days, at 9.30 a.m. ; From. Elamington on Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Saturdays, at 10 a.m.

TRAVELLERS’ GUIDE.

Trains Leave Ashburton fob Christ church and intermediate stationsat 7.10 a.m., 10.56 a.m., and (Express) 5.37 p.m.

Trains Leave Ashburton for Timarc ;- jUH> South, at 6.50 a.m., 10,26 a.m. (Express), and 4.45 p.m.—the latter pro ceeding no farther than Traaru. TtfAlksi '‘Arrive at Ashburton from Christchurch at 10 15a.m. (Express), 4.35 p.m., and 7.15 p.m. Trains Arrive at Ashburton from ,RTtMAHu. and South 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 of 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. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 1883. Want of Employment.

It is very often difficult to see what are the precise reasons which govern the free and independent electors in their choice of a parliamentaiy representa tive, but we certainly think that if a general election were to take place at the present time the people of Timaru would scarcely return the gentleman now sitting for that constituency. Mr Turnbull has frequently shown an unaccountable inclination to place the district he represents in the most unfavorable light possible, and on Fri day last he asked the Government if they would send the Stella or the Hine moa to Timaru to remove families who could not get employment to the North Island. There could be but one answer to such an extraordinary request, and Mr Rolleston promised that an immediate enquiry would be made as to whether it was necessary to take the action suggested. That enquiry has been held, with the result that so far from Timaru suffering exceptionally in this direction, the want of em ployment is far less marked than is to be fexpected at this time of year. It would be idle to deny that business throughout the colony is at the present moment dull, but it is not easy to see what good purpose would be served by deporting men from one place to another, where, in all probability, they would find themselves just as badly off. Mr Turnbull likes to pose 'as the working man’s friend, and no doubt he thought he was doing a service to the possessors of the “ hardy, horny hand of toil,” when he made his proposal to the Government. In this instance, however, he cannot be said to have been successful, and by pandering to the desires of some grumbling petitioners, the majority of whom probably would not work even

if they were offered employment, he has naturally roused the anger of the influential people of Timafu, who cer tainly do not believe their town is going to the dogs. Everybody knows how easy it is to get up petitions on any subject; persons often enough signing them with no idea of responsibility at taching to their names. In this case, Mr Turnbull told the House that one hundred and twelve people had requested him to bring the matter before the Government, but when the enquiry was held only twenty-eight put in an appearance, and of these eleven were not among the original petitioners. Mr March, the immigration officer, gave the men clearly to understand that he would not advise the Govern ment to comply with their member’s suggestion, and he added some solid advice, which we hope will be taken. From the evidence it seemed that the reason why most of the complainants could not get employment was that they objected to do any work except that for which they had been trained. Mr March told them' to put their hands to the first thing that turned up, and at the same time stated that he would do his best to procure occupation for those who were ready to take wages at five or six shillings a day. Now, however, we learn that several have refused to take the former remuneration, and if this is the spirit in which hard times are looked at the men assuredly do not deserve sympathy or Government assistance. It is no wonder, therefore, that Mr Turnbull is being blamed for having made a foolish request upon the re ceipt of a petition signed by people whose position is due entirely to their own fault.

Owing to the inclemency of the weather the sale which was to have taken place at Dundas to-day was not held. It has been postponed to Friday next. A proclamation in the Oazette declares Fiji no longer an infected place. By Order in Council importation of cattle is pro hibited except from the Australasian colo nies.

The Government admit their liability as common carriers for the Dunedin rail way sheds hre, and offer to let all claim* be decided on their merits. Mr Hannay, assisted by legal advice, is investigating them.

A number of men who, through Mr Turnbull, M.H. R., petitioned Parliament to remove them to the North Island, yesterday refused work at 6a a day, offered by the Immigration officer at Timaru.

The Winchester and Orari Hotels, about seventeen and twenty-one miles respec tively from Timaru, were broken into on Tuesday night, and a large quan tity of liquor, etc,, stolen from the bars of each. No arrests have been made yet.

The Pioneer and Koh-i-noor Companies have combined to send a pr ospecting party of six to dig for larger crystals at Alford Forest. The party is under the command cf Mr Jacobsen. The Waste Lands Board have deferred issuing more prospecting (mineral) licenses or leases till after the receipt of instructions from the Secretary of the Goldfields Department. A meeting of settlers in the Wakanui district was held last evening in connec tion with the Canterbury Linseed Oil and Fibre Company, Mr D. Wilson was in the chair, and Mr Davis having explained the working of the company, it was re solved that in consequence of the small attendance, owing to the inclemency of the weather, that another meeting be held at an early date next week. The accident through a trap backing over an embankment at Pembroke, Lake Wanaka, resulted in no fatality. Mrs Hassing, one of the occupants, had both jaws fractured, her face dreadfully cut, and other severe bruises, and Mr Austin had his leg broken. The other three oc cupants escaped with little injury. The party were returning from participating in the opening pleasure trip of the new steamer the Odore on Lake Wanaka.

The folio wing are the names of the teams to play in the football match be tween Ashburton and Rakaia to-morrow, on the ground of the latter :—Rakaia : Bailey, Baldwin, Coward, Carieton, Evans, Hussey, Irvine, T. Jickson, Rollitt, Reid, Roberts, Trafford, Tickell, Lampard and Wilson ; emergencies, Story and Dixon. Ashburton : A. Fooks, Lechner, Brett, Colfey, E. Fooks, Fleming, Hugonin, McKobie, Hepburn, J. Fooks, Pauling, Bradley, Jephson, Maud and Blaney; emergencies. Field and Leitch. The local men are reminded that a brake will leave the Somerset corner at 12.30 sharp, when they are all requested to turn up punctual to time, so that an early start made be made.

A detailed list of shipments of frozen meat from Otagr has been published. The total number of sheep sent since Febru ary, 1882, is over 62,000, The N.Z. and A.li. Company, who on more than one occasion chartered a ship for themselves, have sent over 18,000, five owners have sent over 3,0n0, two over 2,000, and seven over 1,000. Altogether there have been 57 shippers. Quite a trade in done amongst shareholders in the Refrigerat ing Company in selling the space allot ments at a premium. For instance, there were over 100 applications by share holders for space in the British King. As yet only 47 shippers, and 130 applications are already made in the case of the British Queen. At the Christchurch Police Court yes terday, George Fuller, well-known in this part of Canterbury, was charged with having no visible means »f support. In spector Pender stated that the accused was just out of prison, where he had been sent for creating a disturbance at the Ash burton Old Men’s Home. He had given himself up to the police, was quite help less, and had no means of living. The accused said he had been out here for ten years. Shortly after his landing he had a paralytic stroke, and had ever since been an inmate of the Home. The trouble he got into there, which caused his expul sion, was not caused by him, another man had knocked him down with a stick. The master of the Home improperly blamed him for the disturbance. The master had a down on him, and there was no use complaining to Mr March, who would no listen to him. His Worship re manded the accused for seven days, di recting the police to make inquiries as to the facts of his case.

The inhabitants of Ashburton were roused from their slumbers last night by the fire-bell ringing an alarm between 11 and 12 o’clock. The night being clear it was soon seen that the direction of the fire was the N.E. Belt. It turned out to be a three-roomed house owned and occupied by Mr P. Twoomey. Owing to the stiff wind which was blowing at the ttme, the building was soon burnt to the ground, and before the brigade arrived all efforts to save anything were futile. It appears that the occupants of the house retired to bed at the usual time leaving everything apparently safe, and that the fire was first discovered through one of the children being awakened by,the smoke. Mr Twoc mey states that the insurances are L7O in the Union on the building and L4O in the South British on the furniture. He estimates his loss at L3O over and above the insurances. Besides nearly all the wearingapparel, Mr Twoomey lost Ll2 10s in money.

The plaintiff in the case of Johnston v. the Otago Land Board, in which the Supreme Court at Dunedin decided against the application for a mandamus to issue a license refused for suspicion of dummyism, has given notice of appeal. The case will be re-heard at v\ ellington in November.

Tempeiance clergymen, lawyers, ladies, and doctors use Hop Bitters, as they do not intoxi cate, but restore brain and nerve waste. Advt.] 9 “ 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 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, Ashburton.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

Thuhoay, August 23. In the Legislative Council the Law Practitioners Act Amendment Bill was read a second time.

On the motion of the Hon Captain Baillie it was agreed that in future the Local Bills Committee should make no recommendation to the Council to suspend the Standing Orders to allow local Bills to pass in cases where the promoters failed to comply with the Standing Orders. The Guardian Trust and Executors Company Bill was partly considered in Committee, and progress was reported. The Hon Mr Mantbll moved—" That the Taiaroa Land Bill, which had been reported on adversely by the Private Bills Committee, should be committed to a Committee of the whole Council. Sir G. S. Whitmokb supported the Bill.

The Hon Dr Pollen and the Hon Mr J. C. Richmond opposed the Bill, as it would, by treating one native excep tionally, be creating a precedent which would lead other natives to ask for the same privileges who might not be so qualified to use them as Mr Taiarofi. The debate was adjourned. The Otago Harbor Board Reconstitu tion Bill was further considered in Oom mitte, and the Council adjourned from 5 to 7.30.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Thursday, August 22. The House met at 2.30. ROADS AND BRIDGES. The report of the Roads and Bridges Construction Act Committee was brought up and read. In reply tq questions put, it was stated that the only evidence taken was that of the Surveyor-General, and that before taking any definite steps on the report it would be printed and circulated, so as to give members an opportunity for consider ing and discussing it The Hon Major Atkinson said after the Government had considered the report they would, ao far as they approved of the recommendations, embody them in a Bill to amend the Act, to enable the report to be discussed at once.

Mr Steward moved the adjournment of the House. In doing so he contended that the report proceeded upon insuffi cient evidence. The Committee had done nothing but what might have been done by the Government, and, generally speak ing, he condemned the proposals. They were most unfair, especially to his dis trict.

Captain McKenzie considered the report aa carefully prepared as could have been expected. He thought the members for the districts ought to have been examined. Still, on the whole, the subject was care fully considered Mr George said they would have an opportunity when the report came before the House to say whether or not it should be accepted. Mr Sutton said one good thing the Committee had done— it had defined what should be considered main roads. Had the Committee examined members on the subject they could not possibly have re ported during the present term of Parlia ment.

Mr Fyke said the report was virtually that of the Surveyor-General. He con tended the Committee had exceeded the order of reference.

Mr Shephard, as Chairman of the Com mittee, said all the Committee had done was to give their opinion that certain roads should not be deemed main roads. That was all they had done, and they left the House to deal with the matter as they might think best.

The Chairman of Committee was directed id bring up the minutes of proceedings, and the motion for adjournment was nega tived.

ANNEX iTION CONFERENCE. The Hon Major Atkinson read a tele graph communication from the Premier of Victoria, stating he had been appointed Convener of the Annexation Conference and requested information as to what New Zealand intendeddoing in the matter. He (Major Atkinson) said the Govern ment proposed to send a delegate from New Zealand to attend the Conference as soon as the session was over.

In reply to a question put by Mr Holmes, The Hon Major Atkinson said that if notice were put on the paper he would consider the propriety of affording the House an opportunity to discuss the pro posal to send a delegation as announced. NATIVE LAND ADMINISTRATION.

Sir George Grey moved the adjourn ment of the House to enable him to read the following correspondence : —“ August 22nd, 1883. The Hon Colonial Trea surer. !Sir, —I have the honor Jto in form you that, in accordance with your invitation, I propose to-morrow, without notice, to move the motion, a copy of which is enclosed.— l have, etc., G. Grey. Enclosure— ‘ That a Committee be ap pointed 10 inquire into and report upon the ac ion of the Government in adminis tering, since the end of March, 1882, the laws relating to native lands in such a manner as to benefit their friends.’ ” Government Buildings, 23rd August, 1883. Sir George Grey, K.C.8., M. U.R. Sir, —I have the honor to acknowledge your letter of yesterday’s date, informing me that you propose, at my invitation, to move to-day without notice the resolution of which you enclose a copy. As the resolution you propose is not at all of the nature indicated by me, 1 must decline to give you any facilities for making the mo tion. Tam, etc., H. Atkinson.” The motion for adjournment was with drawn.

QUESTIONS. Replying to questions, Ministers said : That deductions were made from the wages of men employed in Government railway workshops when absent recording their votes for members of Assembly.— Government proposed next session to bring in a Consolidation Act that would considerably amend the Act for encourag ing the planting of forest trees in the colony.—That a special Bill would have to be introduced before Government could construct a line of railway from New Plymouth to the breakwater at

Moturoa, estimated to cost L 18 1 000, for which |the Harbor Board haaadvanced the money.—That during the recess the Government would consider the advis ablity of changing from time to time the location of the Supreme Court Judges, but they saw no necesity for appointing a Committee to report upon the manner in which the Supreme Court Act, 1882, was administered. —That no contract had been entered into for direct steam service. They had had a communication from a shipping firm re that service during the next twelve months. As yet no deter mination had been come to as to the mode in which the Government would carry out the recommendations of the Committee. That the Rolleston and Springfield branch line was made by the colony. It served the settlers as well as the coal mines.— That Government would take into con sideration during the recess the amend ment of the Civil Service regulations bearing upon travelling expenses to civil servants.—That an offer to convey mails to Stewart Island by steamer had been received, but there was no complaint against the present service, and the Go vernment saw no necessity to change. The post office accommodation at the Bluff had not been complained of, and the Govern ment knew of no necessity for giving in creased accommodation. —That the Aus tralian timber on the Waitaki-Bluff railway was required for a particular purpose, for which the local article was not suitable.— That a measure would be considered during the recess for mining on private land. Terawhiti and Ninety-mile Beach, being private property, could not at pre sent be proclaimed mining districts.— That insurance policie< on the lives of the men in favor of their wives were sur rounded with difficulties which prevented husbands and wives borrowing on their security, but next session amendments in the law on the subject would be pro posed. Adjourned at 5.30.

EVENING SITTING, The House resumed at 7.30. PRIVILEGE.

Mr Dargaville rose to a question of privilege. He read what purported to be an account of what took place that morn ing at a meeting of the Atkinson-Darga ville Committee which appeared in the evening’s publication of the Post. The account was a garbled one. He moved that a breach of privilege had been com mitted.

The Hon Major Atkinson said he was loath to take any part in the discussion, but if the House passed the motion he would, as leader of the House, be pre pared to more the succeeding motions in vindication of the privileges of the House.

Mr Macandrew said that the report was altogether inaccurate. Mr DeLatohr said it ,was high time the Press should be taught it had no right to publish any account of what transpired in Committee. Mr Whitaker pointed out that it was the publication of what took place that constituted a breach of privilege. Here they were told that the alleged report was altogether incorrect, and, therefore, there was no breach of privilege. Mr Montgomery concurred in this view.

Mr Pykb contended that publication of anything purporting to be a report of what took place, whether correct or in correct, constituted the breach of privi lege. The Speaker said it was clearly a breach of privilege to publish what had occurred in a Committee.

The motion that a breach of privilege had been committed was then put and agreed to. Mr Daeoaville said he did not wish to go any further. Mr Fish, thought they should go fur ther, and fihd out whether it was a mem ber or an official who had given the in formation.

The Hon Major Atkinson thought it would be better to postpone further con sideration of the matter until to-morrow to afford time to consider whether it was necessary to go any further. He thought it was, but would like to confer with the Speaker on the subject. He moVed — “ That John Henry and Louis Blundell, the printers of the Evening Post, be summoned to appear at the bar of the House on Monday, at 3 p.m.” He hoped the debate would be postponed till to morrow.

The Hon Mr Holleston moved—“ Thar, the debate be adjourned till to-morrow.” Agreed to.

local bills. The Hon Major Atkinson moved— “ That the orders of the day be postponed to enable them to bring on local Bills for second reading.” A lengthened discussion took place, Messrs Sheehan, Fish and others blam ing the Government for depriving them of an opportunity to bring on private measures, and to suit the purposes of their own supporters they afforded opportuni ties for bringing on local Bills, which were nothing • more than private Bills under a different name. After nearly an hour’s talk, The Hon Major Atkinson said that the real facts of this opposition should be made known. Certain members had leagued themselves together to oppose the Otago Harbor Board Loans Consolidation Bill, not because they were openly op posed to that Bill, but simply because it was in the hands of Mr M. W. Green, a member who was considered obnoxious to these obstructionists. That was the real cause of the opposition, and it was right their constituencies should know the real facts of the case. He had made every possible effort to arrange matters, but they would agree to nothing. He warned Mr Fish that if this was persisted in another important Otago Bill—the Otago Dock Bill—would certainly not pass.

Mr Montgomery and Mr Bracken denied the truth of the statements made by the Treasurer. Mr M. W. Green said that Mr Fish had been for years connected with the Harbor Board, and he was asked to take charge of this Bill. For some reason, he refused to do so. Mr Bracken was also asked, and refused, then the Board asked him (Mr Green) and he was bound to comply. He asked the House, in the interest of Dunedin, to allow the Bill to go on. Mr Fish had a spleen against some one, not himself, as he had never had a cross word with him, but what took place in the House, and it was most un fair to make the Bill suffer in these cir cumstances If Mr Fish would consent to take the Bill in charge even now, he wonld gladly allow him to have it. Mr Seddon charged Major Atkinson with having provoked the debate, and spoke for upwards of half an hour. Eventually, a motion to adjourn local Bills till Monday was agreed to.

THE NATIVE LANDS AMENDMENT BILL, This Bill was farther considered in Committee, progress was reported, and the House rose at 1.35 a.m.

IN THE LOBBY.

[from our parliamentary correspon dent.]

Wellington, To-day. Mr Daniel made a touching appeal to the Speaker of the House yesterday. He begged to be allowed to erect some tem porary covering to prevent the cold draught sweeping do yd on his head. If the Speaker had no objection, he would like to sit under an umbrella until some better covering could be erected for keep ing off the draughts, which were dreadful in the part where he sat. To hia appeal no one vouchsafed a reply. Mr Daniel did net fetch in an umbrella and sit under

it, but there is still time to introduce this novelty into Parliament before the end of the session.

Mr Ivess is to ask the Minister of Public Works whether the Engineer-in- Chief of the Middle Island has made any recommendations to the Government in favor of any' particular route for the further extension of the Mount Somera railway, and if so, is it the intention of the Government to give effect to snob, recommendation?

Major Harris is to ask the Government if, when appointing another Minister, they will take into consideraiton the great necessity of having a Minister of Agricul ture. ' ■

Mr Petrie is to ask the Government if they will make the necessary enquiries during the recess with a view of ascertain ing whether the establishment of a mint in Hew Zealand is desirable or likely to prove of benefit to the colony. Mr Macandrew is to move—That in the opinion of the House it is expedient that postal charges in respect of letters and printed matter conveyed by direct steamer between New Zealand and the United Kingdom should be so regulated as not to extend the actual cost to the colony of such convejancs. In reply to Mr Wright’s request, the Government agreed that a Royal Com mission should be appointed to report as to the most central spot to which the Mount Somers line should be carried to develope a trade in he coal, stone, and timber of that district.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT.

ASHBURTON.— To-day, (Before H. 0. S. Baddeley Esq, R.M.) Murray v. McEvey, claim of LlO, for work done. —Mr Wilding, fer plaintiff, asked the Court to grant a certificate on the Mount Somers Road Board, that body being indebted to defendant on account of work done by the plaintiff in the pre sent action Judgment was given for amount claimed with octets, the certificate asked for being also granted. Upper Ashburton Road Board V. Macrae, claim L2 ss.—On the application of Mr Crisp, who appeared for defendant, judgment was, with the consent of plain tiff, put off for a week, as there was a set off of L2 ..gainst the Board. Judgment went by default in tba:fol lowing cases:—Upper Ashburton Road Board v. Strange and Fountainej 1,2 3s 9d ; Same v. Tisch, L 26» ; Robinson and Townshend v. Ibell, L 5 15s ; Lancas ter v. McEvey, L 6 13s 4d; Quill ▼. McEvey, L 4 4s 6d; Same v. Craddock, LI 4s 6d; Macrae v. Gilligan, Lll IBs; Foots v. Hughes, L 5 15s 6<L

BAZAAR.

A bazaar and art union in aid of the Roman Catholic Church funds was opened in the Town Ball this afternoon. The various stalls were . tastefully arranged, and no doubt this evening the (ladies who preside over them will have plenty.of work to’do in disposing of their,.wares. The following have given their,assistance: —Mesdames Brankin, Adams, Bishop, Mahoney, and Pye, and Misses Cullen, M. Macfarlane, B, Macfarlane, Small, and Pye. Mrs McTeigue has charge of the refreshment stall. Bound the; hall are arranged a number of pictures, which will be disposed of by art anion and otherwise for the benefit of the church, and a har monium will also be raffled for.

The Mayor, in opening the bazaar, ex pressed the pleasure he had in acceding to Father Coffey’s request that he should be present. He congratulated the ladies on the good display, and he felt sure that there would be a good attendance. People who came to the bazaar would get value for their money, and also would be helping in a' good cause. The ladies devoted a great deal of time in preparing things for these bazaars, and worked hard to make them a success, and he had np doubt they would be well patronised on this occasion. Nothing was left but to declare: the bazaar open, which he did accordingly.

EXTRAORDINARY TRAGEDY.

A Fireman Shot Dead*

[by telegraph.]

Dunedin, To-day.

As the ten o’clock goods train from Clinton for Invercargill was nearing Wai runs last night, John Henderson, fire* man, was shot dead by a man Unknown, from a bank alongside the line. The train put back to Clinton. A brakesman and the driver were on the engine at the time. Henderson leaves a wife and family, who reside at Invercar gill. There is no clue as yet to the mur derer.

Later. No fresh'information re the murder is to hand. Guard Duncan says he saw two flashes. Immediately after the second the deceased threw up his arms, and ex claimed “Oh! Peter,” to Peter,Dunn, the driver of the engine, and eipired. Those on the train became frightened, and extinguished all the lights, the train being backed to Clinton. Inspector Weldon and'two detectives proceeded to Clinton this morning.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE

[REUTER'S TELEGRAMS — copyright.] Wool Sales.

London, August 22. The catalogue at to-day’s wool sale comprised 11,700 bales. No improve ment in the prices realised was mani fested.

Arrival. Arrived—Ship Carpathian, from Lyt telton (April 22nd).

A Distinguished Visitor. London, August 23. Lord Rosebery, who leaves England on August 25th, on a visit to Australia, will go by the American overland route, leaving San Francisco on October 20th by the mail steamer for Sydney.

An Alarming Tornado.

News has been received here that 100 persons have been killed by a tor nado which has passed across the American Continent.

The French in Tonquin. Paris, August 22. The latest despatches to hand from Tonquin state that the French troops continue their operations against the Anamese, and met with further success. Phulimi (sic) was captured with the loss of only fifteen killed and fifty wounded, but was subsequently evacu ated. The loss on the enemy’s side has not been ascertained, but it is stated to be much larger. [Received August 24, 2 2# p.m.J . Affairs in Soutli Africa.

Capetown, August 23.

The Ist battalion Welsh Regiment (41st foot) now at Natal,, has been ordered to proceed forthwith to Zululand in view of the disturbed state of affairs in that country.

The Peace of Europe* Paris, August 23. The French press to-day Warmly repel the charge made by the Notm Deutsche Zeitung that France was the sole disturber of European peace.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 1883.



Fine Gold. A AAA SHEEP tobeSlaughtered to v/U Me(a)t the Times.—Wanted the public to know you can save 100 per cent, by dealing at the Ready-Money Mbit Mabx, Bullock’s Arcade. Meat delittefbd to any part of the town when purchased. 8 211



Belief from cough in five MINUTES. - Bonninqton’s Pec toral Gxymki. of Carrageen or Irish MOBS (Registered).—The most certain and remedy for disorders of the Chest and Lungs. Mhy be obtained at most of the Storekeepers and Chemists throughout the Province. Sold everywhere. — George BOJUHHSTOir, Christchurch.



Wanted WANTED— A good General SER VANT. Apply for particulars Office of this paper. 8 386 ANTED—TENDERS for Cutting and Stubbing GORSE FENCES. Apply, John Chalmers, v\ akanui. 8 390 WANTED— To BUY 25 Ashburton Saleyards Company SHARES. Apply to Matson, Cox and Co. 8 380 WANTED Two thoroughly good General SERVANTS. Apply, Andbbwes Bros., Servants’ Registry Office, East street. 8 391 ANTED KNOWN —Two Ladies ■would find a comfortab’e resi dence, with use of piano,—Mrs G. H. Thompson. Tancred street, near Arcade. \\T ANTED Known— H. C. Segbrs is VV now showing his new Spring goods of every description (choice selection— come and see them). Everything marked with a small profit. Sealy’s new build ings, East street. 8 387 XT'/" ANTED KNOWN—That Robert V\ Elston, Burnett street, Ashbur ton, having procured the newest appara tus, is prepared to Sweep Chimneys at very low rales. Any orders left at the Town Hall will receive prompt attention. 1443 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’a Cheap Furniture Mart, Burnett street. Roll up at once and secure bar gains.— John Mebch. 8 287 WANTED KNOWN—That Mr Dan Lea’s Gymnasium is the only 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 Drinss, Cigars, etc. Tickets— monthly 2s 6d, for use of Horizontal Bar, Trapeze, Single-sticks, Dumb-bells, Indian lubs, etc. Dan Lea is always at his post to give lesions in Boxing, lessons £1 per month, or according to arrangement. 1344 WANTED Known—That in conse quence of the rapid increase of ! business, John Moi;on, Impermeable I Bootmaker, has been compelled to get a I large 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. THE NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory HAV E 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 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. 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 WERTHEIM SEWING MACHINES Ashburton Branch : EAST STREET. JpARM FOR SALE



SEAFIELD, ON EASY TERMS OF PAYMENT BEING URAL SECTION No. 25234= Containing 800 ACRES 300 Lately in the occupation of Mr H. Beckett The land is of good quality, and well watered by one of the County water races. Also, A VERY COMPLETE Threshing Plant, By Bansome—almost equal to new. Apply, THE NEW ZEALAND GRAIN AGENCY AND MERCAN TILE COMPANY, LIMITED. Wm. HORNE, 12 an Agent, W ASTE PAPER FOR In Large or Small Quantities. SALE ANDREWES BROS., Booksellers and Stationers, East street South, Aihburton. 77



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 Parcel System,” for the supply ard puachase 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 price leave a good margin of profit for the vendor, while giving unsurpassed value to the purchaser. In all parcels we stake our reputation on the values, and, as suggested above, re turn the money in all cases where the article is not satisfactory. Our No. ], 20s Dress Parcel, contains — Worth > £ 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 ailesia, 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 5 0 £2 2 6 Our No. 3, dress parcel for £2, contains — Worth 1 dress piece (10 yds) celebrated Kmpress 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 5 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 1 6 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) ... ... 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. i 7, mourning parcel for £2 10s, 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 £ doz Ladies’ cambric handker chiefs, in fancy box 0 6 6



£2 19 6 Our No. 8, furnishing parcel for £lO, contains— Worth 20 yds nice pattern good tapestry carpet ... 3 5 0 1 nice pattern hearthrng, to match ... 0 16 6 1 pair handsome lace curtains ... 0 14 6 1 pair medium lace curtains ... 010 0 2 p'air full size good white sheets 0 18 6 1 pair full size good witney blan kets . ... ... ... ... 1 10 0 1 pair medium good wilney 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 15 0 Our No. 1, wedding parcel for £4, contains— Worth 1 dress (12 yds) pretty shade in cashmere ... I 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 ailesia ... ... 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 tronaseau. Our No. 9, Ladies’ (half-price) parcel for L 5, contains — Dsual price I 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. P. 0.0. made payable to E 0. BROWN & CO., Fashion House, Christchurch. 1362



Special Advertisements. AT OLE A RING SALE. FOR ONE MONTH ONLY, Commencing Saturday, August 18th. STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, TOYS, Etc. A GREAT REDUCTION IN THE PRICES OF ALL OUR GOODS. An Inspection Solicited. Andrewes Bros., BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, &c., East street South Ashburton. nls



"P O 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 Ashburton and Tinwald.



CONOMY, COMFORT, SAFETY. The Shag Point Coal Company, Limited, beg to inform the Public of Ash burton and neighboring district that their FAVORITE HOUSEHOLD COAL la 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 moat 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 ot it goes direct to the revenue. 7 149



F YOU WANT GOOD AND STRONG FURNITURE, GO TO DAVIS’S CHEAP FURNITURE AND RED DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. J7I VERY article Sold at Christchurch J-i Pbioes and £ .mranteod bes. of "oatorial and workmanship. ’ FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FXTKN’ISHED sl