SHIPPING.

•OUT OF LYTTELTON. j Arrived. Yesterday. Chieftain, brig, from Newcastle. Rotorua, s. a., from Port Chalmers. Olio, schooner, from Waitapu. Sailed. Yesterday. Kawatiri, s.s., for Westport. Rotorua, s.a., for Manukau and way ports. Waihora, s,s., for Melbourne, via South. ... SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. Auckland, Yesterday. Sailed —Ryno, for the Savage Islands ; Queen and Myrtle, for Rarotonga. -Wellington, Yesterday. Arrived—Mary Ogilvio, schooner, from Dnnedin ; Alert, schooner, from Grey aaosth. . Sailed Grafton, for Lyttelton and Oatnaru ;|St. Hilda, for the Grey ; Sarah Pile, brigantine, for Oamaru; Kiwi, for Napier and the East Coast; Magellan Cloud, schooner, for Dunedin. Timard, Yesterday. Arrived—Waitaki, from Dunedin; Good Templar, from Eortrose ; Endeavor, from Lyttelton. . Sailed —Annie Bow, for Sydney ; Wai taki, for the South. Oamaru, Yesterday. Arrived —Warrior, barque, from Lyt telton ; Frederick Bassil, barque, from Newcastle. Sailed—Defiance, brigantine, for Auck land. Bluff, Yesterday. Arrived—Wairarapa, from Melbourne.

COMMERCIAL.

—♦ Ashburton Guardian Office, Wednesday afternoon. f -The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited (per Mr E. G. Stave ley, auctioneer), report as under on the Tin wald sale at 28th August Very few entries came to hand, and with the exception of some few pens of fat merino wethers the quality was only medium in each class. The attendance during the day was limited, and business ex tremely dull. Sheep : Fat merino wethers brought gs fid, 10s 3d, and 12s 3d ; crossbred lambs, 6s fid; ewes, 12s nd ; merino ewes in lamb, aged, 4s 3d; merino hoggets, Ss gd. Pigs t.A pen or two were sold at current ■values. Cattle : Nothing fit for the butcher was yarded, and the majority of the pens only disclosed weedy young cattle or ancient cows. Dairy cattle of medium quality made from L 3 to L$ 12s fid; fat cows, L 4; dry cows, Lj; store steers, two-year-old, L 3 a piece, Sydney Markets. ' The' New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, limited, report of the Sydaey maikets, under date Aug 16, as fol lows!—Wool: Some fair catalogues of scoured havjs been cleared at figures equal to our last quotations.—Sheepskins continue in fair de mand at late rates. —Tallow: In sympathy with the London market, prices for shipping parcels bare suffered a slight decline; the demand, however, for local consumption is such as to Insorea ready clearance at fair rites. —Butter : Small sales at very low rates continue, but in Spite of these;There is no appreciable diminu tion in stocks, heavy shipments are constantly arriving,—-Potatoes: A slight improvement has taken place in this market, and prices are .firmer at an advance of 2s fid to Ss per ton ; heavy shipments are, however, expected, and will, prevent any considerable rise in value,— Oats: There has been a little more life in this market within the past few days, and sales have been made at a slight advance upon our last quotation.—Bran: Market steady ; at our last -sole We placed 2,500 bushels at 13d. —New Zealand Flax: Complaints reach us regarding the quality of much of the flax shipped to this market, and we cannot too strongly urge upon mill owners the desirability of turning out a first-class article, lor which we can invariably secure a ready market at full rates; whereas lor inferior qualities the demand is fitful, and sales consequently difficult to make at a low figure. —Flour: This market, which has been some what depressed of late, has exhibited a slight improvement within the past few days, and we wereenabled to quit some 3,000 quarter sacks of Californian at from Lio to Lio 3s fid, and one line of 4,000 quarter sacks on private terms. sfe\y Zealand flour continues dull of sale, but we think a better feeling may be looked for at no distant date.

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES Friday, September 1. Mr. T. Bullock, at the Arcade, Burnett Street —Horses. Tuesday, September 4. Matson, Cox and Co., at the Ashburton Yards—-Stock. MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, &c , Wednesday, August 29. Bullock’s Arcade Chambers Baptist . .Church Social Tea Meeting; at 6.30 p.m. Wednesday, August 29. Oddfellows’ Hall—Royal Marionettes and Burlesque Company ; at 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 29, Town Hall—Rink Tournament. Thursday, August 30. Oddfellows’ Hall—Grand Ball; at 8 p.m. Friday, August 31. Methven Schoolroom Amateur Dra matic Performance, &o. , Monday, September 3. Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers, at 7 o’clock. Wednesday, September 12. Aihbnrton County Council —at Council Chambers ; IX a.m. Relief from cough in five MINUTES. Bonnington’s Peo ioral Oxymbl op Carrageen or Irish Moss (Registered).—The most certain and speedy remedy for disorders of the Chest and Lungs. May be obtained at most of the' Storekeepers and Chemists throughout the Province. Sold every where.— George Bohnihgton, Christchurch.

BIRTH.

Stribblino —On August 28th, at Ashbur ton, the wife of John Stribbling, of a daughter.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 1883.

■” The Ashburton Quadrille Assembly ball, which’takes place to-morrow even ing at the Oddfellows’ Hall, promises to be a great success. We hear that a large number of tickets have been disposed of. Two inebriates had to pay the penalty this morning at the Court for having par taken too freely of alcohol. Neil Camp bell was fined 5s with the usual alterna tive, and Andrew McOonochie was given the choice of contributing to the exchequer the sum of 40s or passing the next fort night in gaol. A Mrs Peebles, of Greyroouth, yester day tried to hang herself in the lock-up with a handkerchief to the bar of the cell ventilator. She was purple in the face when cut down. Unpleasantness with her friends, she alleged, was the cause, and she expressed regret for what she had done. She was committed for trial at the Supreme Court. < The following trial team have been chosen to play for Wellington against Auckland:—Full-back, Ronaldson ; half backs, G. H. Smith, A. Thompson ; quarter-backs, Davy, Dumbell, Perry; forwards, Berry, Brown, Campbell, Cooper, McMaster, H. Roberts, Udy, Webb, Young. The only probable change is that Thompson, of Palmerston North, may play with the forwards. The following resolution has been car ried by the Port Chalmers Town Council: —“That the Council recognise the justice of the action of the Legislative Council in giving Port Chalmers due representa tion on the Harbor Board, and request Mr Macandrew and Mr J. Green to use every effort to get it passed in the Lower House. The Council are also of opinion that the interests of Otago have greatly suffered by the lower harbor not being more largely represented in the past. That these resolutions be telegraphed to Messrs Macandrew and Green."

We learn from our Rakaia correspon dent that last night in the Town Hall Messrs Smith and Price displayed a capital magic lantern to a small company. The views are all good and the entertain ment was fully appreciated by those pre sent. Mr Price gave the descriptive lec ture and Mr Smith manipulated the scenes. Had these gentlemen made known their visit before afternoon no doubt they wou ( d have had a hall full, but" the entertainment was i-either advertised nor placarded round the township, hence the result, generally growled at, “ a small audience. ” The attendance was, one lady, thirteen boys, and .three men.

The new school and master’s house at Winslow are now completed, and will shortly be opened. Thanks to the energy of the settlers at Winslow, they have now a very creditable building, which is most centrally situated and in every way as convenient as is possible to serve the re quirements of a somewhat scattered dis trict. Mr Chaa. Martin and his Com mittee have been moat persislo it in their endeavors to get the schocl erected, and the thanks of the Winslow people are due to them for having successful y attained their object. It is proposed to hold a concert and dance on the 14th of Sep tember to inaugurate the opening of the school, and the proceeds are to be de voted towards the school funds. These who attended at the Oddfellows’ Hall last evening in the expectation of seeing a performance of purely mechanic cal figures were disappointed, as owing to some mishap the necessary machinery did not arrive in time. In spite of this, however, the company gave a theatrical and musical entertainment, consisting of a couple of farces, some songs and a ‘■nigger” interlude. Considering that the whole afiair was of the nature of a makeshift, it would scarcely be reason able to criticise very closely, but truth compels us to say that the performance was certainly not of a high class. The first piece was an old-fashioned farce unce with some comic fooling. The other parts were fairlj played, but the farce was on the whole a dreary affair. In the second portion several songs were given, and a “ lightning caricaturist ” drew some gigantic representations of celebrities upon paper in view of the audience, al though the only one recognisable was the late Earl of Beaconsfield. At to the con cluding item—a farce called “ The Ala bama”—the less said about it the better. An Ashburton amdience can scarcely be charged with over fastidiousness in these matters, but this rubbish proved too much for them, and sounds of disapprobation were plainly heard. This evening the Marionettes will be shown and as report speaks well of the entertainment, especi ally as regards the scenery, a good house may be confidently expected. It would at anyrate not be fair to judge of the company by last night’s performance, as it must be admitted that the actors showed ability, and the failure was due to the poor quality of the pieces chosen.

The nominations for the vancancies in the Borough Council take place on Satur day next. Several candidates are reported to be coming forward, so that there is likely to be some excitement over the election this year. The Committee of the Ashburton Pac ing Club met at the Club’s room last evening. Present —Messrs C. W. Purnell (in the chair), Fooks, Saunders, Thomas, Friedlander, Bozenberg, Hewson, Drs Leahy and Ross. On the recommenda tion of the Improvement CommitU e, Mr T. Keily was appointed Caretaker. Ten ders for the erection of the new Grand Stand were opened, and that from Messrs Nelson and Coutts was accepted. The architects were directed to arrange for some further additions to the buildings, and after passing several accounts for pay ment the committee adjourned. A very large number of people, repre sentative of beth the town and country districts, assembled this morning to pay the last token of respect to the late Mrs Beattie. A short service was conducted at the Rev Mr Beattie’s residence, after which the cortege, which extended for fully quarter of a mile, wended its mourn ful way to the new cemetery. At the grave the 15th chapter of Corinthians was read by the Rev Mr McLennan, and an impressive prayer offered by the Rev J, Elmslie. In addition to all the minu tere of the town, the Rev W. Blake was present, and took part in the service. Lord Ronald Gower, in his “ Remini scences,” has the following concerning an old acquaintance of New Zealanders whom he met in Sydney :—“ What paints Sir Arthur Gordon to the ground is a story told of him when he was Governor ofiNew Brunswick, where he is said to have reproved the clergyman for not sub stituting in the prayer for the Queen ‘Thy servant Arthur !’ for ‘ Thy servant Vic toria !’.... I can hardly imagine anybody quite such a superior person as Sir Arthur appears to think? himself. 1 Thy servant Arthur shakes your hand as if it were truly trop d’honneur, in a limp fashion, which, were it not so comi cal, would be almost insulting. ” A Wellington correspondent of a New Plymouth paper says ; —Considerable in dignation has been expressed by the

members of the House and members of the Press at an article emanating from

the Wellington correspondent appearing in the Taranaki News of 2lst June, under the title of “ Wellington in Session,” in which members are slandered in a scandal ous manner, it being stated “ that mem bers have to be sought for in houses of ill fame for the purpose of recording their

votes when a division is called for.” The .. attcr having been brought under the notice of the ■ peaker, the correspondent has been expelled from the Press gallery, and, on behalf of the representatives of the Press, Mr Gillon, chairman of the gallery, has addressed a letter to the Sergeant-at- Arms, condemning in the strongest terms the slanderous and untruthful attack on the morality of the members of the House.

It has been arranged to hold a grand

Temperance Demonstration in Christchurch to morrow. There is to be a conference of representatives from the various Temperance Societies throughout the province, commencing at 11 a.m., and at 5 30 p m. there will be a re union of all who have donned the blue ribbon by a grand tea irk the Tuam street New Hall. Preparations on an extensive scale are being made, and a large concourse is ex pected. 3,000 tickets are issued, and provision is arranged for seating 1,000 persons at the table at oni time. A band has also been engaged to perform during tea, and the singing will be conducted by a choir 200 strong. At tha public meet ing to follow, the Mayor of Lyttelton is to preside, and speeches will be delivered by various gentlemen. A special train is engaged for the North line for the con venience of visitors and representatives, and judging from the amount of interest ' displayed the affair is likely to be a great success.

Mr H. J. Weeks advertises an assortment 0 music and musical instruments, etc.

The usual service in connection with the Women’s Prayer Union will be held on Wed nesday next in the Primitive Methodist Church, instead of to-day. The postponement is in consequence of the funeral of the late Mrs Beattie, which took place this afternoon. One of the most important discoveries of recent years is the material known as asbestos, which experiment has proved" to be absolutely fireproof. It will be seen by reference to an advertisement in another column that Mr S. E. Poyntz has been appointed agent for this material in Ashburton, and there should be a good demand for it here. Holloway’s Ointment and Pills combine both sanitive and sanative powers in a high degree—by the former term is understood their ability to preserve health, by the latter their capability to restore health. With these reme dies at hand no invalid need be at fault to guide himself or herself safely through the many trials to which everyone is subjected during our long and ofttimes inclement winters. Coughs, colds, ulcerated throats, diptheria, whooping cough, can be successfully treated by well rubbing this Ointment upon the chest, and by taking the Pills. During damp foggy weatherasthmatical sufterers will experience the utmost possible relief from the inunction of the ointment on all tender chested persons will save endless misery by adopting this treatment.—[Advt.]

EUROPEAN ITEMS.

London, August 7. A debate took place in the House of Commons last night consequent upon a statement made by the Hon. E. Ashley to the effect that the Imperial Government had signified their approval of the step taken by the New Sou'h Wales authori ties in removing from the Commission of the Peace certain Justices who had sub scribed to a disloyal address pres mted to Mr Redmond, the emissary of the Irish National League. Mr Healy gave notice of a motion that he would on a future day, move for a return showing the num ber of members in the New South Wales Parliament who had been sent out to that colony as convicts. A fete in commemoration of the cele brated ride performed by Lady Godiva through Coventry, was celebrated in that town yesterday, and passed off most suc cessfully. Prince Bismarck has beenjdecorated by the Emperor of China. A deputation composed of Agents- General of the Australian colonies has wa'ted upon Earl Derby to protest against the action of the Imperial Government in shipping Irish informers to the colonies. They asserted that as the step had been taken, and the Colonial Government had prevented the informers from landing, it was the duty of the Imperial authorities to take the responsibility of having the men returned to the United Kingdom. The Standard this morning comments upon the position taken up by the colonies in reference to the informers on board the Pathan, and contends that the colonial authorities, in refusing to allow the men to land, acted unconstitutionally, and that their action was calculated to encourage murder and prevent criminals from giving information of crimes in which they had participated. Mr Marray Smith yesterday laid before Lord Derby the difficult position which the Victorian Government was placed in owing to the attempt at landing the Irish informers from the Pathan. He urged the Imperial Government to give their immediate attention to the matte:. In the House of Commons last night, Healy again referred to the step taken by the New South Wales Government in dismissing Justices of the Peace for sub scribing to the Redmond testimonial. He requested Government to inform all intending emigrants from Ireland that the Irish colonists of New South Wales were

being submitted to systematic persecution at the hands of the authorities.

Mr Murray Smith has had an interview with Lord Derby, the Secretary of State ior the Colonies, with regard to the re ported intended annexation of the New Hebrides by France. The order recently issued by the Admi ralty, directing the British corvette Frolic to proceed to the Mauritius has been countermanded.

A severe engagement has taken place between the insurgent troops in Catalonia and the soldiers who were despatched by the Spanish Government to suppress the rising. A large number of civilians in the disaffected districts are joining the ranks of the insurgents. It is rumored that the Carlist party are encouraged by the present unsettled state of the country, and contemplate another rising. The French Government are despatch ing reinforcements to Madagascar from Reunion. In consequence of the censure passed upon Admiral Pierre by the French Government for his treatment of the cap tain and officers of the British war vessel Dryad, he has resigned his office as Com mander of the French Forces at Tann tave.

St James's Gazette, in an article to-day, refers to the apathy displayed by the Im perial Government in connection with the deportation of French criminals to the islands of the South Pacific, and contends that in ignoring the earnest protests of the colonies, England is acting unwisely, and that such action must tend to impair the connection which has hitherto existed between England and her colonial posses sions.

A festival in honor of Martin Luther, the reformer, was held to-day at Erfurt, a town in Saxony, in which is situated the Monastery of St Augustine, containing the cell once occupied by Luther. The festival was most successful, about 100,000 persons being present. The British authorities in India have seized a number of seditious letters as they were in course of being transmitted through the post on the 7th inst. The Emperors of Germany and Austria have met at Ischl, in Upper Austria, according to a previous arrangement. The interview ' was of a most cordial character.

Several ironclads belonging to the Italian Government are menacing Mo rocco.

The Lancashire Volunteer rifle team has won the Sargood prize, valued at L4O. Fears are entertained thit the overflow ing of the Nile this year will be unusually severe, and a disastrous inundation is an ticipated. The Rev. Dr Thornton, Bishop of Bal lar-t, has been engaged for some time col lecting subscriptions in England in aid of the funds of his diocese, and has received a fair share of support. Subscriptions to date amount to L 5.000. The Bishop will

leave England for Victoria on 25th inst., travelling via San Francisco. Mr Gladstone last night referred to the proposal made by the Australian colonies to annex New Guinea and New Hebrides. He stated that in bis opinion the subject had undergone no change, in spite of the representations made on behalf of the colonies, and that ha strongly condemned the proposals. A debate took place in the House of Lords upoo the ,report of the Select Com mittee appointed by that Chamber to con sider the scheme for he construction of a ship canal from the Mersey to Manchester. The Committee reported in favor of the project, but the House of Lords rejected the report, August 12. It is reported that dissension has arisen amongst the members of the French Cabinet over the manner in which the Madagascar campaign is being conducted. Some Ministers censure the War Depart ment for the delay which has taken place in the military operations. They contend that France should pursue a more vigorous policy, especially now that her troops are suffering distress at Tamatave in conse quence of the Hovas having cut off their supplies. The Pope of Rome has issued an en cyclical letter to the Roman Catholic clergy in Spain on the subject of the pre sent Republican rising in that country. He commands them to induce the people under their charge to abstain from taking any action in the rebellion against King Alfonso.

The Austrian Government has derided to form illy annex the provinces of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which were formally ceded to that empire under the Treaty of Berlin.

COUNTY RIVER BOARDS.

[from our f arli amenta ry correspon dent.]

Wellington, To-day. The following important amendments Wrire last night added to the Counties Act Amendment Bill, on the motion of Mr E. G. Wright 1. The Governor, if he thinks fit, may by proclamation declare the Council of any county to be the Board of Conservators under any Act for the time being in force relating to the management of rivers (herein referred to as a Rivers Act), in respect of any river district constituted under such Act the limits whereof are entirely included within the limits of such county, subject to the conditions following :—(1) lhat a peti tion of the majority of the ratepayers of the river district is pesented to the Go vernor in that behalf, after such petition has been previously publicly notified in the district for not less than thirty days ; and (2 ) That a resolution of the County Council to be affected by such petition concurring in the prayer thereof is trans mitted to the Governor. Provided that, on the proposed constitution of a new river district, it shall be sufficient if the matter of the above-mentioned petition be included in any petition presented to the G--vernor praying him to constitute such district; and in such case a separate peti tion shall not be necessary, but the reso lution of the Conned shall be indispen sable in all cases ; 2. Every proclama tion issued under the foregoing section shall take effect on a day certain, to be specified therein; and on the coming into effect of such proclamation — (1.) All provisions of the Rivers Act under-which the river district is con stituted which relate to the election of members of Boards of Conservators, their number, their continuance in office or re tirement therefrom, shall be suspended from operation within the district for the whole time wherein the proclamation aforesaid remains in force :

(2.) The County Council for the time being in office shall be the Board of Con servators for the river district, and shall have and may exercise all the functions, powers, and duties granted to such Board by the Rivera Act which is in force within the provincial district wherein the county is situated, subject as follows: The Council may exercise all such powers and duties, in addition to their ordinary jurisdiction under The Counties Act, 1876 ; and their proceedings as a Board of Conservators shall be regulated under such last-named Act, instead of under the Rivers Act aforesaid ; except ing that— All property rateable under the Rivers Act within the river district shall be rated under the said Act, and not under The Counties Act, 1876 ; but the rates when collected shall be paid into a separate account in (he county fund, and may be administered under the Counties Act, 1876, but shall be applied only for the purposes for which the same were levied. (3). Every County Council constituted a Board of Conservators shall have not only the powers of such Boards under the Rivers Act in force in the river district, ,

but also all powers granted to such Boards under any other Act of the General As sembly.

3. The Governor, if he think fit, may revoke any proclamation in whole, or as to so much thereof as declares a County Council to be a Board of Conservators; whereupon all suspended provisions of any Rivers Act shall be revived and come into operation again on the day of the coming into effect of such proclamation in the river district affected thereby.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Tuesday, August 28. BILLS. The following Bills were received from the Lower House and read a first time : Native Committees, Auckland Hospital Reserves, Otago Harbor Board Loans Consolidation, Wellington College Land, Timaru Mechanics’ Institute, Thermal Springs Act Amendment, Railway Con struction and Land Act Amendment. The following Bills were read a second time without debate :—Auckland Harbor Act Amendment, Land Transfer Act 1880 Amendment, West Coast Settlement Re serves Act 1881 Amendment, Kawhia Township Sales, Volunteer Act 1881 Amendment. AFFIRMATION BILL. The Hon Mr Whitaker moved the second readings of the Affirmations and Declarations Bill, which was supported by Messrs Wilson and Mantell. The Hon Mr P. A. Buckley moved that the Bill be thrown out, and was sup ported by Messrs Holmes, Scotland, Bonar and Reynolds. The Bill was then thrown out by 19 votes to 14. THE LICENSING ACT AMENDMENT BILL. This Bill was partly passed through Committee, and the Council rose {at 5.30 p. m. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Tuesday, August 27. The House met at 2.30. THE EDUCATION ACT. Mr Pyke brought up the report of the Joint Committee on the petitions regard ing the grievances under the present Edu cation Act. The report stated as they had not been able to make an exhaustive ex amination, the Committee had no specific recommendation to make except that the evidence should be printed. In moving that this be done, he said that 126 peti tions, signed b} T 19,763 persons, had been presented in support of a modification, and 49 petitions, signed by 4,561 persons, in support of the existing system. They had taken the evidence of those witnesses who had tendered, their evidence at their •wn expense. From that evidence it ap peared that at least one-seventh of the population had conscientious scruples against, and therefore could not take pact in, the present system of education. That denomination had at its own coat erected eighteen schools, in which 7,743 children were receiving education. This was pro bably a saving of L 30,000 a year to the State.

After a long discussion as to whether the evidence should be printed, a motion to that effect was carried on the voices.

IN THE LOBBY.

[from our par til am bn r ary correspon dent.] Wellington, To-day. The case of the prisoner Longhurst is now before the Public Petitions Com mittee. It is said that the majority of the Ministers are in favor of Longhurst’s immediate release, but the Governor, acdng on the memoranda received from the Judge who tried the case, is not satis fied of the convict’s innocence, and de clines to grant a free pardon. The friends of the prisoner are therefore moving Par liament in the matter, with the view of having the whole of the circumstances thoroughly investigated. ' The Dargaville Committee held another meeting yesterday, and will, I understand, sit every day this weak. Mr Foster Goring, I understand, gave evidence yes terday in support of Mr Dargavillo’s first specific charge of alleged political corrup tion, and the whole of his charges have to be put in writing before the Committee not later than to-day. It is not expected the Committee can report earlier than Monday. From the discussion in the House yes terday it appears that the education question will be made one of the principal cries at the next general election. Bills relating to reform of the Legisla tive Council and the National Insurance scheme are expected to be submitted to the House either to-day or to-morrow, with the view of their being considered during the recess, preparatory to the next session of Parliament.

Mr A. Macdonald is to ask the Govern ment if they will agree to reinstate the bonus once offered, viz., 6d per gallon for the first 50,000 gallons of kerosene oil procured and refined in the colony. Mr Wright is to ask the Government whether they will renew the offer of the bonus of LSOO for the first 50 tons of cheese produced in the colony under the factory system and sold in a foreign market, at such a price as shall show the cheese to be of good quality. Mr White is to ask the Government if they do not think it is inexpedient to spend any money in introducing immi grants, seeing that meetings of unemployed mechanics, laborers and others have been lately held at Christchurch and Dunedin, at which it was stated that a large number of mechanics, laborers, and others are unable to find such employment as will enable them to provide for themselves and families.

Mr Petrie ia to aak if they are aware that several County Councils in the colony have obtained an opinion from a Wellington barrister to the effect that under the provisions of the Licensing Act the Government is responsible for the payment of clerks to Licensing Benches ; (2) if in the event of the foregoing legal opinion being held good the Government are prepared to make some provision for such payment. Mr Petrie is to move that in the opinion of this House punishment of crime by death is not in unison with the spirit of our laws nor in keeping with moral precept. That capital punishment has altogether failed to act as any deterrent from crime, and that it is beyond the prerogative and contrary to the dignity of the State to resort to such punishment from feelings of retribution or revenge, and that the Government be requested to prepare during the recess a Bill embody ing the above opinions and providing for the abolition of the death penalty.

SPORTING.

GERALDINE RACING CLUB. The following are the weights for the Handicaps G. B C. Handicap —Bundoora, 9st 41b ; Tasman, Bst 111 b ; Turquoise, Bst 71b ; Siesta, Bst 61b; Emir Bey, Bst2lb ; En vious, 7st 91b ; Sou’-Wester, 7st 81b ; Taiaroa, 7st 71b ; Minerva, 7st 71b; Trum peter, 7st 61b ; The Poet, 7st 51b ; Poll, 7st 2lb ; Hyacinth, 7st; Matanaka, 7st; Trinket, Gat 9.b; Trickster, 6st 51b ; Hazard, 6at. Hurdle Handicap- -Clarence, 12st 71b; Canard, list 12lb ; Barbary, 10st 111 b ; Melbourne, lOat 91b ; Wild Boy, lOst 81b; Hercules, lOat 71b ; Sunlight, 10it 51b ; Ravenswood, lOst 31b ; Milo, lOat 21b; Lady Perdita, 9at 121 b ; Schmoozer, 9st 51b ; Our Pony, 9st 31b.

Geraldine Cop— Bundoora, 9st 61b; Tasman, Bst 91b ; Turquoise, Bst 61b ; Emir Bey, Bst; Envious, 7at 61b; Minerva, 7st Gib ; Sou’-Wester, 7st Bib ; Taiaroa, 7st olb; The Poet, 7st 31b ; Trumpeter, 7st 21b; Matanaka, 7st; Hyacinth, Gst 131 b; Hazard, 6st 51b, Tricksier, 6st 21b ; Mermaid, 6st. Flying Handicap— Turquoise, Sat 12lb; Siesta, Bst 101 b ; Emir Bey, Bst Sib; En vious, 7st 121 b ; Sou’-Wester, 7st 111 b ; Taiaroa, 7st 101 b ; Minerva, 7st 91b ; Trumpeter, 7st 71b ; Poll, 7st 4lb; Hyacinth, 7st 31b ; Whitbach, 7st 21b ; Marchioness Neil, Gst 12lb ; Molly Bawn, Gst 91b Gst 7lb ; Statesman, Gst 7lb; Trickster, Gst Gib, Miss Fenwick, Gst,

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

[rbdtkr’s telegrams— copyright.] An Inflowing of the Sea. Batavia, August 27. News is to hand from Anjer and Serang, on the Java coast, that a seri ous influx of the sea has been ex perienced, and much damage has been caused in both places. Death of The Queen of Madagascar London, August 27- The latest intelligence from Mada gascar reports that Queen Ranovalo* manjaka is dead, but the statement re quires confirmation. The French in Tonquin. Paris, August 27. The Temps , in an issue to-day, pub lishes a telegram from a correspondent in Tonquin, announcing that the King of Anam submitted to the French force, and offered the services of his troops in the event of further military opera tions in Tonquin being necessary. The King also accepted the terms offered by the French Commission which pro ceeded to Hue to negotiate for the cessation of hostilities, and agreed to pay the war indemnity demanded. The French troops in the meanwhile are holding the forts which they recently captured, and which command the city, as security for payment. The provisions of the compact arrived at also recognise the French claim to a protectorate over the country, and con firm the same. Riots in France- Much ill-feeling has of late been manifested between the natives of BesanSon, a town in the east'of.the country, and the Italian workmen-resi dent there, and the discord culminated to-day in a riot, in which a largo num ber of workmen took part. Thd dis turbance, however, was suppressed by the police.

AUSTRALIAN.

[rBOTBR’s TBLBQRAM3-—COPYWGBfr. / ' Shipping. , -J: Melbourne, Yesterday. Arrived, yesterday afternoon Steamship Orient, from Plymouth (July 14th). The Markets. The Melbourne Manager of the National Mortgage and Agency Com pany of New Zealand, Limited, reports of the local grain market as follows - Wheat market quieter and weaker; shipping wheat, 4s tod to 4s ndj fowls’ wheat, 3s gd to 4s 3d; malting barley, firm at 5s 3d to 6s 3d. The market is active. New Zealand oats are in fair demand at 2s nd to 3s 2d tor feeding, and 3s 2d to 3s 3d for milling qualities. New Zealand oats, under bond, 2s 2d to 2s i;d. [Received August 29,1.15. p.m.] Railway Accident. Melbourne, To-day.

A serious railway accident occurred last night on the line to Essendon, near thFs city, at 9.45 p.ra. The Melbourne train had reached Newmarket, when the signals were found to be defective, but the driver proceeded under orders from the signalman, who, however, turned the train oh to a couple siding, where it ran into a cattle train. The shock was a terrible one. Twenty passengers in the Melbourne train were injured, two somewhat seriously, but most of them were able to proceed to their homes without medical attention. Smallpox. Brisbane, To-day. The doctor of the steamship Duke of Westminster, just arrived from Lon don, is suffering from smallpox, and the vessel, which is bringing immigrants to this colony, has been ordered to qua rantine.

TELEGRAMS.

1 [per press association.] ! An Accident. , Auckland, To-day. Two boys, named Bydder, aged fifteen years, and Hughes, aged thirteen, were | (ut seagull shooting, when the former’s gun went off accidentally. The ball, whioh was a marble, struck Hughes on the neck, travelling down his back and lodging in the lower part. The wound , has been probed without discovering the ball, but the boy seems to bear up well. Bydder is the boy who swam ashore from the boat out of which Professor Walker was drowned. Hughes is the grandson of Mr Hughes, a solicitor. The Natives. New Plymouth, To-day About 200 natives cn route to Parihaks passed through town this morning. About 30 of the natives who offered violence to Mr Hursthouse were amongst them. The natives intend to be present at a to/ngi at Oakura to-day, and then to proceed to Parihaka. Amongst the natives ate some of the worst of the late disturbers of the peace. The natives sayHhey will go to Parihaka and nothing shall stop them. The Tidal Wave. Wellington, To-day. Captain Edwin has received the follow ing telegram this morning re the tidal wave at Mongonui.—“ The seahaS been rushing in and receding with much rapidity for several hours.” A Home Vessel. Arrived, at the Heads—The New Zea land Shipping Co’s ship Wairoa (Captain Hclbeach) from London, 101 days out. A New Railway. The Patea extension line from Waverle/ to Manutahi was opened yesterday. Earthquake. , A sharp shock of earthquake was felt at 4 30 this morning. More about the Wave; Captain Ed/vin received a telegram, timed 9 a.m., from Russell, stating that a tidal wave had been experienced there, also a further message from Mongonui stating that the first rush of water took place at 10 p.m. last night, but it was nothing of any consequence until four this morning, lasting until ten o’clock. The Wellington Frozen Meat Company The second annual meeting of the Wel lington Meat Export Company was held to-day. The accounts for the year show a net profit of L 930 13s lid, derived from interest on deposits and profits on ship ments, which it is recommended should be applied in reduction of the preliminary expenses by the sum of LIOO, by appro

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 1883.



THE NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory HAVE spared no effort to place before the public a MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT r?;,;:' v : : : or NEW WINTER MANUFACTURES all Vhe latest styles in MEN’S & BOY'S CLOTHING IfuMifactured 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 foun d CHEAPER THAN EVER. £o* 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 WERTHBIM SEWING MACHINE*' Ashburton Branch ; .8 1 STREET.



Wanted WANTED— A good General SER VANT. Apply at once, Office of this Paper. 8 425 WANTED— To BUY 25 Ashburton Saleyards Company SHARKS. Apply to Matson, Cox and Co. 8 380 WANTED— A thorough good General SERVANT; good wages given. Apply, Mbs Alfred Cdbtis, Sarratville, Tinwald 8 401 VTTANTED TO LET —Three two- V\ roomed COTTAGES ; also, Two five-roomed Cottages ; low rental. Apply, S. E. Poyntz, Burnett street. 8 422 WANTED KNOWN Two Ladies would find a comfortab’e resi dence, with use of piano.—Mrs G. H. Thompson. Tanored street, near Arcade. 1443 xxj"ANTED KNOWN—That Robert W Elston, Burnett street, Ashbur ton, having procured the newest appara tus, is prepared to Sweep Chimneys at very low rates. Any orders left at the Town Hall will receive prompt attention. Terms cash. 760 c WANTED Known Startling an nouncement. Great bargains for a short time. The stock belonging to the Little Dust-pan having been purchased at less than half price by me, I invite the public to inspecc the goods and secure genuine bargains. No sham ; must be sold; and as I am willing to give a chance to participate in the advantage received by me, an early call is invited to John Meech’s Cheap Furniture Mart, Burnett street. Roll up at once and secure bar gains.— John Mkech. 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 t°ined on the premises calculated to please the general public—American Bowls, Shooting, Boxing, Fencing, Horizontal Bar, Trapeze, etc. Temper ance DrinKs, Cigars, etc. Tickets— monthly 2s 6d - , for use of Horizontal Bar s 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 co arrangement. 1344



WANTED Known—That in conse quence of the rapid increase of business, John Bootmaker, has been compelled to get a 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. NDREWES BROS. Are now selling everything at a GREAT SACRIFICE, For Cash. 77 QREAT CLE 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 Sooth Ashburton. nls 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, la. lOd. per bushel, JOSEPH CLARK, 265 Ashburton and Tinwald. ■Jjl ARM FOR SALE AT SEAFIELD, ON EASY TERMS OF PAY NT BEING RURAL SECTION No. 25234, Containing 300 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 Ransome—almost equal to new. Apply, THE NEW ZEALAND GRAIN AGENCY AND MEROAN TILE COMPANY, LIMITED. Wm. HORNE, 12 au Agent, HE GUARDIAN is on every Tea table in Ashburton.



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, thousands of parcels being for warded to the order of distant customers ( upon the distinct understanding that any article not proving satisfactory to the pur chaser, the money in all cases to be re turned. This system is now being intro duced by E. C. Brown & Co., FASHION HOUSE, Christchurch. The splendid stock of General Drapery in all departments has been purchased by E. C. Brown and Co., from the Trustees in the Estate of-the late firm of Craig and Smyth, at a very large discount off cost for cash. Thus articles sold under cost price leave a good margin of profit for the vendor, while giving unsurpassed value to the purchaser. In all parcels we stake our reputation on the values, and, as suggested above, re turn the money in all cases where the article is not satisfactory. . Our No. 1,20 s Dress Parcel, contains — Worth ? £ 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 2 doz new oxydised buttons, to match ... ... ... ... 016 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 I 0 0 1 good honeycomb quilt... ... 012 6 8 yds good wincey ... ... 05 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 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 yds silesia lining for same ... 0 2 0 2 doz choice buttons, to match dress ... ... ... ...0 1 6 1 good warm Ladies’ tweed ulster 0 17 6 1 black quilted alpaca 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 ... ... ... 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., 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 L .dies’ two-button choice black kid gloves 0 4 6 £ doz Ladies’ cambric handker chiefs, in fancy box 0 5 6 £2 19 6 Our No. 8, furnishing parcel for £lO, contains— Worth 20 yds nice pattern good tapestry carpet 3 6 0 1 nice pattern hearthrug, to match 0 16 6 1 pair handsome lace curtains ... 0 14 6 1 pair medium lace curtains ... 010 0 2 pair full size good white sheets 0 18 6 1 pair full size good witney blan kets ... ... ... ... 1 10 0 1 pair medium good witney blan kets 1 0 0 1 full size white honeycomb or toilet quilt 0 14 0 1 choice pattern wool tableoover 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 ... ... ... 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 Ladles’ linen collars ... ... 0 3 0 6 Ladies’ linen handkerchiefs ... 0 5 6 3 pairs Ladies’nice hose... ... 0 4 6 £5 5 8 Our No. 2, wedding parcel for £lO, contains— A very complete trousseau. Our No. 9, Ladies’ (half-price) parcel for L 5, contains— Usual price 1 Ladies’ handsome mantle ... 217 6 1 Ladies’ beautiful real sable muff and collarette ... ... ... 4 10 0 1 Ladies’ quilted satin skirt ... 1 0 0 1 fashionable tweed ulster, in leading shades 1 10 0 £9 17 6 A problem whereby Ladies may stay at home and order their drapery in perfect confidence. Just try one parcel and see what you will save. Remember—Cash returned at once for any article returned in good condition. Samples post free on application to any pact of New Zealand. In ordering any of these parcels, it is sufficient to quote number and name of parcel only. F. 0.0. made payable to E 0. BROWN & CO., Fashion House, Christchurch. 1362



Special Advertisements. Fine Gold. K A AAA SHEEPtobeSlaughteredto , 3\ J ) V/ v Me(a)t the Times. —Wanted the public to know you cam save 100 per cent, by dealing at the Rbady-Money Meat Mart, Bullock’s Arcade. Meat delivered to any part of the town when purchased. 8 211 -J-F YOU WANT GOOD AND STRONG FURNITURE, OHEAP FURNITURE AND BED DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. fjIYERY article Sold at Christchurch Prices and bes. of material and workmanship. 1 FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED Baptist church, Ashburton. The Social TEA MEETING will take place THIS (Wednesday) EVENING, Arcade Chambers, GO TO DAVIS’S in Bullock’s at 6 30 p. m. 8 416