SHIPPING.

»ORT OF LYTTELTON. Arrived. Yesterday. Clansman, brigantine, from Levuka, Fiji Islands. Kebroyd, barque, from Newcastle. Grafton, s.s., from Wellington and West Coast ports. Mary King, brigantine, from Kaipara. To-day. uAZuirotc, b. b., from the South WakatUj.s.s., from Wellington and Kai konra . . s.s., from Melbourne and; the South .Wanaka, s.s., from Wellington Sailed. / ■'< ' Yesterday. Grafton, 8.8., for Oamaru. SHIPFINQ TELEGRAMS. Wellington, Yesterday. Arrived —Wanaka, from Picton and Nftiob Hawea, from the South. for Dunedin ; Kiwi, fojj pMt ; Coast; Wanaka, for the Sdnth. Tjma.bg, Yesterday. gailed—Ctesi of the Wave, for the Brat; Sarah Pile, for Auckland. Dunedin, Yesterday. Sailed Wairarapa, for the North ; Alaator, barque, for London.

COMMERCIAL.

Ashburton Guardian Office, Thursday afternoon. Messrs Matson, -Cox, and Co. held their usual sale of sheep, cattle and pigs at the Ashburton Yards on Tuesday last. The. entry of fat sheep were fully represented, especially in merino, wethers, which were some of the best thfct we .have seen in the market for some time. Our entries were from J. Grigg, H. T. Smith, jV F. White, J. Wilson, A Dawson, etc, :>nd | fcdmprised 797. sheep, which'sold at thJ fofidwing prices 96 crossbred ewes and wetheis,' 33 ditto, 14s 3d J 24 ditto, 14s; 31 merino wethers, ids 4d» 5° a t 9 s 50-at 9s 6dr—We quote per lb for mutton, and iSsiper xoolb for beet In store sheep the demand is still very dull, owing to the scarcity of feed, but any good sound and well-conditioned ewes in lamb find ready sale at current rate.; . < ■

DAILY MEMORANDA.

[ auction SALES Saturday, July 28. Hr Thos. Bullock, at the Arcade, at 1 o’clock—Properties. Tuesday, July 31. Matson, Cox and Co., at the Tinwald Tarda—Stock. JCBBTINGS, AMUSEMENTS, &c ~ s/'M> i YsiDAt, July ' 27.' Oddfellows’ Hall —Mr Henry Teece’s “ Elocution Recitals. ” Friday, August 3. Ashburton Poultry, Pigeon and Canary Association—-Third Annual Show, Town HaU. First day. ‘ ' . ; Monday, August 6. Borough. Council, at Borough Council Chambers, at 7 o’clock. Wednesday, August 15. Ashburton County Council—at Council Chambers: H a.m.

MAIL NOTICES.

TVTftila close at the Ashburton Post Office as follows pop Christchurch and North at 6 a.m. 10.30 a.m., and 5 p.xn., daily. For Chertseyßakaia, &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. Jf 1 For Tirnaiu and South, at 6 a.m., 10 a.nu, and 4.30 p.m., daily. , For Greenstreet and Ashburton Forks, on Wednesdays , and Saturdays, at 3.30 p,HL For gxmnt Somers, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, at 6 a.m. and 4.30 p.xn. For Mayfield, on Tuesdays and Satur days, at 6 a.m. For Waterton and Longbeach, »t 4.30 p.m. daily. For Flemington, on Mondays, Wednes days, and Fridays, at 4.30 p. m. For Wakanui, Elgin, Seaview, Seafield, and Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at 6.30 a.m. Fer Nawlands, on Tuesdays and Fri days at 10.30 a.m. MmU arrive at the Ashburton Post — From Christchurch and Rakaia at 10.15 ».m., 4.35 p.m.yand 7.20 p.m. From Ohertsey, &c. at 10.15 a.m. and 430 p.m. daily. From Dunedin and- intermediate places at 6.30 p.m. daily. From Temuka and Timaru at 10.40 a.m. 5.30 p.m., and 8 p.m. daily. From Greenstreet and Ashburton Forks, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10 am. 1 . 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. Frfua. Ashton, Waterton, and Long beach at 10 a.m. daily. From Elgin, Wakanui, Seafield, and Kyle. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sat urdays, at 4 p.m. From Howlands, on Tuesdays and Fri days,' ht 9.30 a.m.- From Flemington on Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Saturdays, at 10 a.m.

TRAVELLERS’ GUIDE.

fttAtifa Ashburton for Ohrist- OHtJßoik and intermediate stations at 7-10 a, m., 10.65 a.m., and (Express) 6.37 p.xn. f&tnis Leave Ashburton for Timaru and South, it 6,50 a.m., 10.25 a.m. (Express), and 4.45 p.m. —the latter pro ceedingnofarther than Timaru. Trains Arrive at Ashburton from Christchurch at 10 15a.m. (Express), . 435 p.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.

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.

DEATH.

McOallum —On 26th July, Cameron street, Thomas Stewart, sou of Robert and Isabella McOallum; aged 12jr years.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. THURSDAY, JULY 26, 1883. The Member for Ashburton.

At the beginning of the week a statement appeared among the Parlia mentary correspondence of the Christ church Press which those who came across it must have read with astonish ment. We were told on the authority of this Wellington correspondent that Mr E, G, Wright was reported to have definitely joined the ranks of the Op position, and trhat the Government had offered to Mr J. Evans Brown the new porfolio of Railways, but that that gentleman had not accepted it owing to his disinclination to take office. It was not likely that a statement of this

kind would remain long uncontradicted, and the member for Ashburton yester-, 1 day sent the following telegram to our ’ Christchurch contemporary :—“Having j read your correspondent’s report dated , •Wellington 21st July, I desire to say there is not the slightest foundation for the impression said to prevail, unless it exists in the mind of the member for St Albans, who is so reluctant to accept office, and who appears to have taken your correspondent intohis confidence.” Some color was afforded to the rumor by the fact that Mr Wright’s name appeared among the minority in the division taken upon Mr Swanson’s motion to send back the Estimates with a view to their reduction. The Government, indeed, chose to view this as a vote of no-con'idence, but it* did not necessarily follow that all the members of their party should look at it in the same light. Mr Wright may differ with the Ministry upon the ques tion whether retrenchment in the pub lic service is not a better method of meeting a financial deficiency, than an increase of the already heavy burden of taxation which we have to bear in the colony; but this could only be con strued into an intention to desert a party of which he has been so able a member by those who are anxious that such an event should take place. The truth is, we suspect, that the correspon dent in question simply reflects the de sires of the Wellington people. We have been afforded ample evidence that in the Empire City the acceptance of such a post as that of Minister of Rail" ways by the member for Ashburton would be looked upon with anything but (favor. The people in that part of the colony know only too well that Mr Wright would not countenance the perpetration of those political jobs for which the North Island is so notorious. As to what the correspondent says about Mr J. E. Brown and his re luctance to accept office, there is in all probability not the slightest reason to believe that the Government ever in tended to offer the new portfolio to the member for St. Albans. The rumor to which the Press gave currency is so absurd as to scarcely need contradic tion, although it is easy to see that it is simply the outcome of a strong desire in Wellington not to have Mr Wright in office. Even if our member had reason to disagree with the policy of the present Government, the idea that he would join the ranks of such a dis organised Opposition as exists in the present Parliament is a thing imagina tion boggles at.

An impromptu entertainment will be given this evening at the Old Men’s Home by several kindly-disposed ladies and gentlemen. At a meeting of the Directors of the Union Sash and Door Company no deci sion was arrived at as to the re-inatate ment of the 130 hands out of employ ment.. A number of workmen lost tools, and are deserving of aid. The Wilmott dramatic company, who were to have performed in Ashburton this even ing according to advertisement, have postponed their visit tor a few weeks. They intend playing in Dunedin first, as their scenery and other appointments have been forwarded there by steamer direct from Wellington.

The Wesleyan Church was comfortably filled last night on the occasion of the Rev. W. Motley delivering his lecture on “John Wesley.” Mr J. Buchanan occupied the chair, and at the conclusion of the lecture, which was delivered in a most able manner, a collection in aid of the Loan Fund was taken, amounting to over L 3.

At the Christchurch Poultry Show yes terday there were 481 exhibits, an increase of sixty over last year. Mr S. E. Poyntz carried off a good many prizes, his exhibition of Golden Polish attracting much attention. No other birds of the same class were exhibited, and Mr Poyntz took the first, second and special prizes. A man named John Whiteside was brought up at the Court this morning charged with being drunk and disorderly, and also with wilfully and maliciously destroying six panes of glass, valued at 30a, the property of Mr Berg. It appears that the prisoner came to the complain ant’s house yesterday in a drunken state and assaulted him, and afterwards pro ceeded to smash the windows. Accused was remanded till to-morrow.

In banco, before Justice Gillies at Auck land, in the case of Stone Bros, v Major Atkinson, Commissioner of Customs, Mr Tyler, who appeared for the defendant, moved that the action, which arises out of the seizure and confiscation of the barque Gazelle, should be dismissed for want of prosecution. The application was made under rule 408, and there was put in an affidavit of service of notice of the motion upon the plaintiffs’ solicitor. There was no appearance, however, on the part of the plaintiffs, which His Honor considered rather extraordinary, inasmuch as they had filed an affidavit this morning, thus affording grounds for the assumption that they intended to oppose the applicants. Mr Tyler showed the action was commenced in November 1882, while two months had elapsed since the last step was taken. His Honor ordered that unless plaintiffs should proceed further within the next fourteen days the action should be dis missed ; the costs of the motion to be defendant’s costs

We take the following from this morn ing’s Lyttelton Times Mr James Doling, carrier of this city, who has been some twelve years on the West Coast diggings, and has had an experience of five or six years on the famous Ballarat and Bendigo goldfields, went yesterday to the newly discovered Canterbury goldfield, and has furnished our reporter with the results of his experience. He started by the first train yestsrday morning with a mate, and on arriving at Southbridge enquired his way to the new El Dorado. He was duly directed to tho prospectors’ claim, which he reached, and where ho saw, as ho expressed it. a lot of foreigners. Ho asked them to allow him to prospect, and they at once granted him permission. Me then tried several dishfuls of the sand, with tho result that lie found half a dozen colors " or spooks to tho dish, the specks being “ na line us mica.” Ho then tried some shovelfuls with a somewhat similar result —Borne three specks to the shovelful. His opinion was that there was no wash dirt at all on the bench. Me asked ono of the foreigners where the six inches of wash-dirt. was. Tho reply was, “ Vou have tho sand there now,” Me asked, “ Whore is the sand, a sample nf which you had in the bottle'f” The answer wan, “ You have tho same sand in the dish,' I le asked “ Did you pan it nil'l” The answer was that it had been panned otl'and the result, put into the bottle. Me Doling summar ised the judgment lie had forma. l of the supposed payable “ field in the following word* : “ If 1 had a depth nf Shift of ntieli stuff, I might make from Ilia to Ulna week out of it.” Ho had worked on llm West Coast 7ft of bettor sand and could realise only 30s a week. All that, he could got out of the Ninety Milo Beach sand wit i cradle would be l£dwt to 2dwt a week. Mr Doling supplemented his statement by saying that he had found the “ color ” on the New Brighton Beach. j

By way of response to the frequent complaints which are niade regarding the maladministration of justice in our in ferior Courts, it is often urged that the salaries paid to Resident Magistrates are so low that they offer no attraction to competent men to accept the office. A perusal of the Estimates for the financial year 1883-4, however, leads one to question the validity of the excuse, and shows that the salaries of Resident Magistrates, if not very high, are still not contemptible. We will quote a few instances, presuming that the Resident Magistrates in some in stances, for the salaries mentioned, fill other offices than that of Resident Magis trate. At Auckland the salary of the Resident Magistrate (who is also District Judge) is set down at L6OO a year; at Hamilton, L4OO and LIOO travelling allowance ; at the Thames, LSOO with LIOO forage allowance ; at Tauranga, L 575 ; at Gisborne, L 50 0; at Patea, LSOO with L 55 travelling allowance ; at Wellington (where the R.M. is also Dis trict Judge), L 65 0; at Wanganui, L 450 and LIOO travelling allowance ; at Featherston, L4OO with LBB travelling allowance and sheriff’s fees additional ; at Napier, L 45 0; at Nelson (also District Judge), L 676 with L 55 travelling allow ance ; at Westport, Lsot) and coroner’s and sheriff's fees additional ; at Hokitika, L 550 and L2OO travelling allowance : at Groymouth, L 50 0; Dunedin, L6CO and L3G travelling allowance ; Oamaru, L 500; at Invercargill, LSOO with L 75 travelling allowance and also sheriff’s fees; at Clyde, LSOO and coroner’s fees ; at Lawrence, LSOO, also L2OO travelling allowance and coroner’s fees ; at Christchurch, L6OO and L 36 travelling expenses; at Kaiapoi, L 450 and LIOO travelling allowance : at Tiinaru, L 450 with Ll5O travelling allow ance (reduced in Committee of Supply to L 100) and coroner’s and sheriff’s fees ad ditional. The salary of the new Ashbur ton Magistrate has already been men tioned in our columns.

Worse weather than that which pre vailed last evening at the Methven town ship could scarcely be imagined, but in spite of the blinding rain and the roads ankle deep in mud, the concert given in the schoolroom in aid of the Library fund was well,patronised, a good many people coming from a long distance for the pur pose of being present. Nor had those who braved the elements any reason to regret it, that is if loud applause is any criterion of enjoyment. The programme which had been prepared had to be modi fied somewhat, in consequence of the un avoidable absence of Mr Piischell and Mrs Craighead, but the gaps thus caused were up to the evident satisfaction of the audience. Without entering into details concerning every item, we may mention that the contributions of Mra Mac Lean Dunn and Misses Cates and Sinclair were heartily appreciated, as were also the efforts of Messrs Dunn, Gates, Craighead, Paul, Searell, and Shaw, encores being in several instances accorded and responded to. Mr and Mrs R. Searell, who came down from Christchurch, played two in strumental selections in a style which well merited the applause received.. The Kyle party of violinists put in an appearance, and it need scarcely be said that their playing, of Scotch music was one of the most noticeable features of the entertain ment. At the conclusion of the musi cal portion of the programme, Mr Craighead went on the stage and proceeded to examine the heads of several gentlemen, the enunciation of whose peculiarities served to amuse the audience thoroughly. The concert over the room was cleared for dancing, which was vigorously kept up for several hours. Any notice of this entertainment would be incomplete that failed to recognise the courteous hospitality which greeted the party from Ashburton on their arrival at Springfield. This homestead was reached at about half-past five o’clock, and the visitors found that they had been ex pected, as an admirable tea had been prepared by Mr Cameron’s housekeeper, Mrs Dawson. Nor did the kindness of Mr Camero*. stop hero, as on the Ashbur ton contingent’s return at past mid night, that gentleman insisted on their remaining till the following morning, ample accommodation being found for all, and it will be long before they forget the kindness they received at Springfield. Mr and Mrs Murray, of Methveu, deserve mention for their assiduous attention to the visitors from all parts of the district. The Ashburton concert party was con veyed to Methven by Mr J. W. Mcßae, in a coach and four spanking horses, who did the long journey in grand style. The Home correspondent of the Neio Zealand Herald says that the Parisian Press is extremely wrath at the proposal made by British shipowners to construct a second canal to the Red Sea, and should such a scheme be carried into England >s warned that she will have for feited all claims to future consideration from France. Possibly the rupture may be postponed by the Suez Canal Company itself constructing a second canal parallel to the present one, but, unless British interests are allowed a far larger measure of representation in the directorate,.than is now conceded them, such a solution of the difficulty would be regarded here as eminently unsatisfactory. The delay ex perien ed in getting vessels through the canal has compelled, the P. and O. Com pany to despatch their Indian and Aus tralian steamers from London a day earlier than heretofore. In addit'on to the proposed fresh-water canal, via Alex andria and Cairo, it is now suggested that a navigable waterway should be cut through Palestine, from Acre on the Mediterranean to Akubal on the Red Sea. By cutting a canal 200 ft wide, 40ft deep, and 25 miles long, from Baifa, in the Bay of Acre, through the Plain of Esdraelon to the Valley of the River Jordan, the Mediterranean could be conducted into the heart of Palestine. The waters of the Dead Sea could be united to those of the Red Sea by another canal of 20 miles cut from the head of the Gulf of Akubal to the Dead Sea. If these operations were successful, an inland sea 200 miles long, and from three to 10 miles wide, and deep enough to float vassals of the largest size, would extend from the Mediter ranean to the Red Sea. When worn down and ready to take your bed, Hop Bitters is what you need to relieve you. See.—[Advt.] 5

Wanted parties about to furnish to know that J. Mekcu is selling all his goods at a sacrifice, being over-stocked and wanting the money. Drawing-room Suites from £\Q ios, warranted ; Good Bed-room Suites, remark ably low; Drawing-room: Fancy Walnut Tables, Japanese 'Fables, a splendid Inlaid Walnut Sideboard, Marine Slab, with Plate Glass back, lo 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, Adihurton.

Holloways Ointment and Pills.— Diseases of the Bowels.—A remedy, which has been tested and proved in a thousand dif ferent ways, capable of eradiating poisonous taints from incurs and healing them up, merits a trial of its capacity for extracting the internal corruptions from the bowels. On rubbing Holloway’s Ointment repeatedly on the abdo men a rash appears, and as it thickens the alvine irritability subsides. Acting as a deri vative, this unguent draws to the surface, re leases the tender intestines from all acrid mat ters, and prevents inflammation, dysentery, and piles, far which blistering was the old fashioned, though successful treatment, now from its painfulness fallen into disuse, the dis covery of this Ointment having proclaimed a remedy possessing equally derivative, yet. uer fectly painless powers.—[Advt.]

THE RINK TOURNAMENT.

The long-looked-for novelty in rinking was performed by the Rinking Club last evening with great success in every way. Every part of the hall was filled, although the weather was very threatening. The entertainment was opened with a polonaise led by Mr Zander and Miss S. Shury, and the audience signified their satisfaction with the same by great applause. The course was now being made ready'for the Handicap Flat Race, wherein competed some 24 members, .and resulted as fol lows : W. Midgley, 6 rounds, Imin 6aec . ... 1 Pavitt, 8 rounds, Imin 14sec ... . . ... 2 Clark, 7 rounds, Imin ISseo, ... ••• 3 The judges at first disqualified Midgley, stating that his skating was unfair, but after further explanation he was awarded first prize., ' Thissbfeing over, the Ladies’ Handicap ~W9.s.r.un,„aud was wan-jby...—»- Miss H. Shury, 44 rounds, 59sec ... 1 Miss B. Wilkie, 5 rounds, Imin ... 2 With this the first part of the evening’s programme closed, and after a short time rinking, music str -ok for a quadrille, which was very creditably gone through on rinks, and directly after the course was laid out for the great event of the evening—the Hurdle Race, which con sisted of two durdles 18 inches high, two jumps 10 inches, and one double jump. In this race there were eight competitors, and the result was as follows : D. Zander, 5 rounds, 50 secs, fine 1 sec, 51... ... ... ... ... 1 E. J. .Zooks, 5 rounds, 53 secs, fine 1 sec, 54... ... ... ... ... 2 J Bell, 5 rounds, 54 secs, fine 1 sec, 54 2

Fooks and Bell ran off, which again resulted in a tie. Another start was made, and some really good rinking was witnessed, for it was done in less time than the first, resulting in Fookq, 49 secs; Bell, 50 secs. Fooks therefore took second prize. In judging the tinkers, we are glad to notice the improvement made by them, and especially noticed Mr K. Zander’s fancy figures. This excellent tinker seems to be quite at home on the eight wheels, and it is to be regretted that ho with drew from the Handicap, thinking to be handicapped too much, but the public greatly admired his rinking and expressed their opinion by applause. There were only a few lady rinkers, but we were informed that six of the Club’s mem bers were absent. The Hurdle Race was the most appreciated. Mr Brett’s comical jumping kept the audience in roars of laughter. It seems rather strange that in places like Dunedin, Timaru, and Christ church the rink clubs could not be kept up, whereas here ,ipi j4sltKuplt>n |the sport has been carried through very success fully for three years, a result due to the energy of the hon. secretary (Mr Zander), who has served the Club as secretary since its existence. The Club wishes to express thanks to Mr D.' Thomas, as starter, and Mr S. Saunders, as timekeeper, both of whom acted as if in their capacity on a racecourse. Thanks are also due to Mr Bell for his excellent mush*. We are informed that it is the Club’s intention to give a similar enter tainment to wind up the season (including the maypole) early in September, and in fancy costume. The Rink Club ball will take place in the Oddfellows’ Hall on Thursday next, 2nd August, and as they have given the public snob excellent amusement, it will probably be well patronised.

PARLIAMENTARY

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Wednesday, July 25. BILLS. The Parliamentary Witnesses’ Indem nity Bill was received from the House and passed through all its stages. St John’s College Removal Bill was read a first time. The St Peter’s Church, Caver sham. Bill, and the Dnnedin Market Reserve Leasing Bill, were read a second time. The Property Law Consolidation Bill was passed through Committee with amendments. CHARITABLE RELIEF, . A motion by the Hon. Mr Babnicoat for a return of the sum expended in charitable relief in each district in the last six months, showing where the Go vernment had borne the whole charges and where the local bodies contributed, was agreed to. The Council rose at 4.20 p.m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Wednesday, July 25. ‘ The House met at 2 30. QUESTIONS. Replying to questions, Ministers said:— That a Bill dealing with the payment of rates on Grown lands in'boroughs was in course of preparation, and would be passed this session.—That the railway from Wyndham to Toi Tois as far as Mokerito, for which L 12.000 was asked would be completed during the financial year. 1 -BILLS. ■ ' ' ’' ' The following Bills were introduced and read a first time ;—Mataura Reserve Vesting and Empowering (Mr Macken zie) ; Middle Island Native Villages Con trol and Regulation (Mr Taiaroa). PROPERTY TAX. In reference to the Bill to repeal the Property Assessment Act and the Pro perty Tax Act, set down for introduc tion, Mr Montgomery said he had an inter view with the Treasurer, who had pointed out that when the Government Bill for the increase of the Property Tax came on would be the most convenient time for debating this question, and he had ac cordingly determined to delay the intro duction of his Bill until ha had an opportunity of consulting his friends on the subject.

MOUNT COOK PRISON. Mr Hutchison moved for a return of the number of bricks made week by week . by the prisoners at the Mount Cook penal establishment, the number of prisoners employed, the number of warders in charge of those prisoners, and the esti mated value of the bricks as made. Mr Holmes moved as an amendment, by way of addition, that plans of the pro posed penal establishment at Mount Cook be laid on the table, which was carried. NATIVE LANDS. Mr De Lautour moved for a return showing the several blocks of native lands, their respective acreages, and the provincial or registration districts in which such blocks are situated for which certificates of title or Crown grants have been issued or are ready for issue by order of the Compensation Courts or Native Laud Courts, in favor of any number of owners, being tea or any less, since the Ist day of January, 18GG ; distinguishing between the certificates or grants made under each of such Acts, and giving the number of persons found by either of the Courts aforesaid to be interested in the case of each block of land whose names are registered in the Court but are not placed in the certificate or grant, such re turn to show in what cases any restriction from alienation other than by lease, was imposed, and the nature of such restric tion, and also to give the names of the persons placed in the certificates or grants as ihe owners

The Hon Major Atkinson said that the preparation of the return would take six clerks a period of two years, and after all it would only be useful for the informa tion of perso a desirous of purchasing native land. He asked that the motion should be postponed, especially as the Native Minister was unavoidably absent.

Mr DeLauxour complained of the Go vernment having treated him moat dis courteously in not informing him of their opposition. He complained that this was a deliberate attempt to suppress informa tion, and in view of the manner in which it was done it would be quite impossible if such things were done that harmonious relations between the Government and the Opposition could be maintained. The information was required to prevent the natives being plundered, and to postpone it meant to shelve it, and he would rather have the motion dealt with at once. The House divided on the motion— Ayes, 23 ; noes, 33.—The motion was negatived. EAILWAVS. The following motions were put and carried :—A return showing by what pro cess the General Manager of Railways arrived at the result given in his annual statement, viz., “That the difference in revenue due to the difference in rate be tween the grain rate of the province of Canterbury and the current class E rate estimated for the year’s traffic would pro bably amount to L90,0l!0, whereas the total revenue for the year ending 31st March, 1883, for all classes of goods, including grain, carried over the Hurunui- Bluff section, is set down at L 403,420, and the quantity of grain carried dur ing the same period was 343,398 tons, or less than one-third of the total goods traffic, which was 1,130,410 tons ; also showing whether since a reduction of about 25 per cent in the grain rate is estimated to reduce the revenue by LOO,OOO, and the grain traffic at the old rate would have produced L 36.000 for the year, and, if so, whether the balance J of revenue from the goods traffic on the Hurunui-Bluff se don, viz., L 43,420, ie a fair charge for >he carriage of the balance of such goods traffic, viz., 787,012 tons; also showing in what respect the grain rate for . the province of Canterbury ' differs from the grain rate, for the rest of the colony, and why. (Mr Wright)! For a return showing the aggregate ‘mileage travelled by all passengers, and the total raileaje run by all carriages on the ‘New Zealand railways; also, showing the num ber of passengers carried for each carriage mile, such return to be furnished'for each section of. the railway and'each branch railway in the colony. (Mr Wright).

LOCAL INDUSTRIES. Mr Bracken moved—“ That it is desir able that the Government should encour age local industries, by giving preference to articles of New Zealand manufacture required for use in various public depart- ‘ ments, provided that in price and quality such articles, do not suffer by comparison with the price and quality of the imported articles of a similar character; and also • that the Government should encourage the development of .«ur mineral by giving preference to coal and-ether minerals that may be required in the public service, provided rates and quality !are equal to the rates and quality‘of the 'imported minerals of a like nature.’’ He had no intention of treading on the vexed, question of protection and free trade. All, he -sought to affirm was a much' needed safeguard for the encouragement and de velopment of their own latent Resources. Mr Bathgate spoke in support of the motion. Mr Holmes said that the motion did not go far enough. To encourage manu factures a variety of things weie re quired. It demanded increased One toms duties, lowering of railway freights, and the construction of railways, tram-cars, and other public works. He moved an amendment so as to embody these pro posals in the motion. Mr Turnbull opposed the motion, which he said was now assuming danger ous proportions. Colonel Trimble also opposed the motion and amendment. The debate was interrupted by the ad journment.

EVENING SITTING. The House met at 7 30. SCHOOL COMMITTEES. Jlr Moss moved—“ That the School Committees S ection Bill should be. re committed with the view of adding a pro viso to the effect that the Bill should not come into operation until the end of March next.” That would prevent the

Committees now in office from being fixed in office- for a much longer period than was originally contemplated.

Mr Holmes wanted an assurance from the Government that the Bill would not in ai y way clash with or materially alter the provisions of the Education Act. Mr Sheehan said the Bill did ma terially affect the Education Act They had passed an Act making triennial Par liaments, and yet they were here to pro long the term of office of these School Committees. The present system was the only means which gave a large, section of the people, Roman Catholics, a voice in the election of these Committees. If such a measure was wanted, it ought to have been brought down by the Govern ment, and what was most significant was that the Minister had stood by in silence. At the proper time he would move that it be read that day six months. Mr O’OallaGhan supported the Bill, and hoped it would not be re-committed. Mr iShrimski supported the amend ment for recommittal of the Bill. He was fully convince ! that the Bill aimed at the Education Act, and if allowed to pass into law it would materially affect that Act.

Question put that the amendments made in Committee be agreed to. The House divided. Ayes, 39 ; noes, 11. Oh the motion for the third reading, Mr Sheehan moved it be read that day six months.

Mr Moss said if they once admitted the change there was no saying where the change would stop at. The present sys tem 1 f education had many enemies, and this Bill placed it in a moat critical ptate. The Hon Mr Kolleston denied that the Bill was aimed at the whole system of education. The Bill itself was weak, and while it would do no good it would do no harm. He would vote with Mr Sheehan, because he looked upon the Bill as inter fering with the details of a large system, but not with the idea that it was at all mischeivous. Mr Petrie regretted that Mr Rol’eaton has not expressed his opinion at an earlier stacre. It was a most illiberal measure,- inasmuch as it disfranchised lodgers, and yet they were called upon to pay for the education system. Mr Steward said the Bill was affirmed by Parliament last session. There was no new feature in the Bill of this year. He contended that the Bill aimed at doing more substantial justice to the Roman Catholic Church. The cumulative vote so far from being an advantage to that Church had been used against its interests. He had satisfactory evidence that in the course he had taken he was supported by the views entertained by the body of the people. The question whether they should put in a lodger was fairly raised in Committee, and decided by a large majority in the negative. Before moving in this matter he was told by the Government that they would not bring in a measure ■ f this kind. In view of that fact it was ridiculous to blame him for having taken the matter in hand. Mr Bracken opposed the Bill. Minori ties should be represented, but under this Bill they could be excluded from that privilege. Question put that the Bill be now ; read a t‘*ird time. —Ayes, 39 : noes, 10. The Bill was read a third time and passed.

PREVENTION OF FRAUDS. The Prevention of Frauds against In surance Companies Bill was withdrawn by Mr Ivess.

£HE ASHBUBTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, JULY 26, 1883.



STATIONERY OF EYERY DE- ;L-.V SGRIPTION. Account Books Ink— from small to largest jars School Books—School Committees sup plied at lowest rates Latest Novelties in all kityis of Fancy Goods, Toys, &c. Alt the Heme Journals, Magazines, and Tapers by every mail. Subscribers - wanted for any Magazine or Paper published. Andrewes Bros., BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERY, &c., TT.aht stkext South Ashburton. n!5 Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT society. The above Society pays Interest at the nte bf 6 pee cant, per annum for De posite at Call, 6per cent, per annum for three month*, and 7 per cent, per annum if months or over. uaMU Jt WARD, ! ■ Manager. Arcade Chambers, Burnett i\ n!6



Wanted WANTED-A good General SER VANT. Small family. Apply M., Office of this Paper. 7 155 WANTED Known—Two or three Gentlemen will meet with a com fortable home ; terms moderate. Mrs G. H. Thompson, Trevonon. 1443 KNOWN—That Robert 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. Terms cash. 760 c 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- I mises and staff, J. Meech is prepared to I 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. Coma 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 be ob tained on the premises calculated to please the general public—American Bowls, Skittles, Shooting, Boxing, Fencing, Horizontal Barj Trapeze, etc. Temper ance Drinks, Cigars, eta Tickets— monthly ;2s fid, 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 u tam as— —i— Special Advertisements.



"F YOU WANT GOOD AND STRONG FURNITURE, GO TO DAVIS’S JHEAP FURNITURE AND BED. DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON, EVERY article Sold at Christchurch Prices and lyairanteed bes. of material and workmanship.



FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED 81 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 CONTINENTAL TWEEDS. The largo 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 WERT HEIM SEWING MACHINES Ashburton Branch : BAST STREET, OOBINSON AND TOWNSHEND ARE CASH BUYERS OP WHEAT OATS ' BARLEY GRASS SEED Agents for A. Moore & Co. ROBINSON AND TOWNSHEND, Havelock street. 229



jP O R SALE. Seed. Seed, SEED WHEAT—Hunter’s White. Prime Tuscan, SEED OATS—Canadian. Tartarian, first-class. Danish. CRUSHED OATS, First-class, Is. lOd. per bushel. JOSEPH CLARK, 265 Ashburton and Tinwald. piCONOMY, COMFORT, SAFETY. 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 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 o! it goes direct to the rerenue. 7 149



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 purchase of useful household drapery, thou ands of parcels being for warded to the order of distant customers upon the distinct understanding that any article not proving satisfactory to the pur chaser, the money in all cases to be re turned. This system is now being intro duced by E. O. Brown & Co., FASHION HOUSE, Christchurch. The splendid stock of General Drapery in all departments has been purchased by E. C. Brown and Co., from the Trustees in the Estate of the late firm of Craig and Smyth, at a very large discount off cost for cash. Thus articles sold under cost price leave a good margin of profit for the vendor, while giving unsurpassed value to the purchaser. In all parcels we stake our reputation on the values, and, as suggested above, re turn the money in all cases where the article is not satisfactory. Our No. 3,20 s Dress Parcel, contains— Worth ? £ s. d. 1 dress piece (12 yds) any shade, French costume cloth ... 0 18 6 good velveteen to match dress 0 5 6 3 yds silesia, for linings ... 0 1 10 i 2 doz new oxydiaed buttons, to match ... ... 0 16 1 pair warm lined fur-top spring cuff gloves ... ... ... 0 2 6



£1 9 10 Our.lNo. 2,30 a household parcel, contains— Worth 1 pair good medium size blan kets ... ... ... ... 1 0 0 I good honeycomb quilt... ... 0 12 6 8 yds good wincey 0 5 0 1 pair good strong corsets, any size ... ... ... ... 0 5 0 £2 2 6 Our No. 3, dress parcel for £2, contains— Worth 1 dress piece (10 yds) celebrated Empress black velveteen ... 1 7 6 3 yds good silesia for lining ... 0 2 0 2 doz now 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 yds silesia lining for same ... 0 2 0 2 doz choice buttons, to match dress ... ... ... ... 0 16 1 good warm Ladies’ tweed ulster 017 6 1 black quilted alpaca skirt ... 010 0 1 white or colored wool wrap ... 0 5 6 1 pair lisle lined fur-top spring cuff gloves ... ... ... 0 2 0 £2 19 6 Our No. 5, household parcel for £2 10s, contains— Worth 1 pair large size good witney blankets 1 10 6 1 nice large size good honeycomb quilt ... ... ... ... 014 6 1 pair good heavy white sheets 0 9 6 6 good value honeycomb towels 0 4 0 6 yds heavy Welsh flannel ... 0 8 0



£3 6 6 Our No. 6, family parcel for £3, contains — Usual price 12 yds super Roslyn flannel (pure wool) ... ... ... ... 018 0 24 yds splendid white calico, heavy make ... ... ... 013 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. t 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 ... ... ... ... 014 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 5 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 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 wilney blan kets ... ... ... ... 1 0 0 1 full size white honeycomb er toilet quilt ... ... ... 014 0 1 choice pattern wool tablecover 0 16 6 2 white Turkish bath towels ... 0 3 0 6 white or unbleached honey comb towels ... ... ... 0 4 6 2 white antimacassars 0 2 0 2 white toilet covers 0 4 0 6 yds linen check glass cloth ... 0 6 0 1 superior white linen tablecloth 011 6 £ll 15 0 Our No. 1, wedding parcel for £4, contains— Worth 1 dress (12 yds) pretty shade in cashmere 1 17 6 2 yds pretty shade in satin, to match ... ... ... ... 0 13 6 1 dress (12 yds) good costume cloth ... ... ... ... 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



£0 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.C.O. made payable to E 0. BROWN & CO., Fashion House, Christchurch. 1362



Special Advertisements. Gr. R. West and Co., MUSIC AND PIANOFORTE WAREHOUSEMEN, Princes street, Dunedin Have great pleasure in announcing that it is their intention to cater for the Music loving population of Ashburton in such a manier as has never before been at tempted. Messrs G, R. West & Co. are the Largest Direct Importers of PIANOS, ORGANS, HARMONIUMS, BRASS, WIND, AND STRINGED INSTRUMENTS In the Colony, and a large and varied stock of the above can always be found. Mr G. R. West, being at present in England, is shipping direct to Dunedin all the latest novelties in MUSIC ! MUSIC ! ! MUSIC !! ! And the firm respectfully solicit a call from their friends, teachers, and the public in general to inspect their magnifi cent stock of Music, personally selected.



H. M. Jones Has now on view a fuse 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. 25 INSTRUMENTS TO SELECT FROM. 25 HARMONIUMS HARMONIUMS. Accordians, Violins, Banjos, Cornets, and all kinds of Brass and Stringed Instru ments. PH 0 o f °a« 0 Lmost won- "VT derful instru- jj| Ements of the day. _ TTI Music by the yard. A child Mean play it. Very cheap. Just the Q thing for those who cannot have a O piano. 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 w ASTE PAPER FOR In Large or Small Quantities. SALE ANDREWES BROS., Booksellers and Stationers, East street South, Ashburton. 77 THE NEW ZEALAND GRAIN AGENCY AND MERCANTILE COMPANY, LIMITED, HAVE FOR SALE, ON EASY TERMS OF PAYMENT a Complete Threshing Plant,' By Ransome, including 8 h p ENGINE COMBINE iELEVATOR. The above has only threshed about 70,000 bushels, and is almost EQUAL TO NEW. Wm. HORNE, Agent, WEST STREET, 1 ASHBURTON. 12 an ______