SHIPPING.

j>ORT OF LYTTELTON. Arrived. Yesterday. Orawaiti, s.s., from Westport. Cleopatra, brigantine, from Greymouth. Anthons, brigantine, from Greymouth. Wild Wave, schooner, from Pelorus Sound. •To-day. HtWtfa, b.s., from Wellington. Wanaka, s.s., from Wellington. -"'■'SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. Auckland, Yesterday. Sailed—Penguin, for Fiji; Manapouri, for Sydney; Makea Ariti, for Rorotonga; Kawatiri, for Westport. Wellington, Yesterday. Arrived—Kiwi, from Napier and the East Coast; Rotorua, from the South. Dunedin, Yesterday. Arrived—Waihora, from the Bluff; Tarawera, from the North; Star of the South, from Greymouth. Sailed—John 0, Smith, barquentme, for Lyttelton.

TRAVELLERS’ GUIDE.

Trains Leave Ashburton eor Chbist- CHURCH and intermediate stationsat7.lo a.m., 10.55 a.m., and (Express) 5.37 p.m. Trains Leave Ashburton for Ixmaeu and South, at 6.50 a.m., 10.25 a.m. (Express), and 4.45 p.m.—the latter pro ■ ceeding no farther than Timaru. Trains Arrive at Ashburton from Christchurch at 10 15a.m. (Express), 4.35 p.m., and 7.16 p.m. Trains Arrive at Ashburton from TpiABU and Sooth at 10.40 a.m., 5.27 p.m, (Express), and 8 p.m.

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES ; Tuesday, September 25. Matron, Cos and Co., at the Ashburton Tarda —Stock. MEETINGS. AMUSEMENTS. Ac Thursday, September 23. Town Hall—Ashburton Poultry, Pigeon and Canary Society Concert, at 7.30 p-m. Waterton ~ Library : Oddfellows Anni versary Concert and Ball. Court Star or Ashburton, A.0.F., No. 5034 —Summoned Meeting, at Arcade Chambers, at 8 p.m. Friday, September 21. L.O.L. —Arch Purple Meeting, in the Arcade Chambers, at 7-30 p.m. Springburn School— Oddfellows’ Anni versary Dinner and Ball. Friday, September 28. Somerset Lodge,’Monthly Meeting, in the Masonic Hall, Tancred street, 7.30. Monday, October 1. Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers, at 7 o’clock. Wednesday, October 3. Ashburton County Council —at Council Chambers : 11 a. m. Saturday, October 6. Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association—Horse Parade. Wednesday, November 14. Ashburton Agricultural and Pastors Association —Annual Show.

MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close at the Ashburton Post Office as follows: For Christchurch and North at 6 am. 10.30 a.m., and 5 p.m., daily. For Chertsey Rakaia, &c. , at 10.30 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily. •For Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, Os’dstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, and GersMine, at 10 a.m. daily. For Teiuuka, at 6 a.m. and 10 a.m., daily. - For Timaru and South, at 6 a.m., 10 «.ra., and 4.30 p.m., daily. For Greenstreet and Ashburton Forks, OH Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 3.30 p.m. For Mount Somers, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, at 6 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. For Mayfield, on Tuesdays and Satur days, at 6 a.m. For Ashton, Waterton and Longbeaoh, at 4.30 p.m. daily. For Flemington, on Mondays, Wednes flays, and Fridays, at 4 30 p. m. For Wakanui, Elgin, Seaview, Seafield, and Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at 6.30 a.m. For Newlands, on Tuesdays and Fri days at 10.30 a.m. Muila arrive at the Ashburton Post •Jffice— From Christchurch and Rakaia at 10.15 •.m., 4.85 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. From Chertsey, &c. at 10.15 a. m, and ASS p.m. daily. From Dunedin and intermediate places at 5.30 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 a.m. From Mount Somers, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, at 10.5 a.m. and 8.16 p.m. From Mayfield, on Tuesdays and Satur days, at 10.6 a.m. From 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 Newlands, on Tuesdays and Fri days, at 9.30 a.m. From Flemington on Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Saturdays, at 10 a.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Manga Est Veritas et Prevalebit THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1883. Annexation.

According to the cablegrams we have been receiving lately the annexation question is attracting well nigh as much attention in England as it is in the colonies most interested. Indeed, ever since Lord Derby told the Agents- General that the Imperial Government would not uphold the action of Queens land in connection with New Guinea, nor sanction the annexing of the New Hebrides by Victoria, the matter ap pears to have been taken up by English politicians in a party spirit. The Radi cal papers naturally support the views of the Secretary for the Colonies, while the Conservative organs are posing as our friends. Whether we shall have reason to be thankful for the advocacy we are receiving remains to be seen, but from what we can make out of the affair it seems that neither side has quite grasped the situation. Lord Derby considers that the desire on the part of the colonies to annex certain islands in the South Pacific springs from a wish to extend our dominions, while the Opposition appears to think that if our demands are not acceded to we shall begin to argue seriously as to the advisability of separating from a the Mother Country and establishing a Federal Government amongstourseives. It need scarcely be told to people out here that both ideas are very wide of the mark. We want control of the islands in close proximity to our shores simply for self-protection, as we are threatened with admittedly undesirable neighbors in the shape of foreign con victs, if France carries out her avowed intention of establishing penal settle ments in the Pacific. But at the same time should the Imperial Government maintain the attitude which it has taken up to the present, it is not at all likely that we shall resort to the extremity of separation. As to the scheme of feder ation, that is as yet only a dream of political theorists; highly desirable in itself, but so many difficulties existing to prevent its being carried out that it is not likely the present generation will see it accomplished. In the meantime we had better wait patiently for the confer ence to be held shortly at Sydney, with the hope that the outcome of its deliberations will be a clear enunciation of the cogent reasons existing for the power asked for being granted. There can be no doubt that a strong case can be made out for the colonies, and al though Lord Derby is an obstinate man, he is too true a statesman not to give way when he is shown to be in the wrong.

As an example of how little the situa tion is understood at Home we may instance a cablegram received a few days ago, to the effect that the inde pendent action of New Zealand in the matter of annexation was viewed with disfavor in England. This opinion was probably founded on some message sent from this colony stating that a Confederation and Annexation Bill had passed through both Houses of Parliament. It will be remembered that the author of this measure was Sir George Grey, and it was allowed to become law simply because it was con sidered absolutely harmless. The Act gives power to the Government of this colony to appoint a Commissioner or a Commission for the purpose of enquir ing into the advisability or otherwise of annexing any island, should the con stituted authorities of such island make any proposals in that direction, the re port of the Commission to be submitted to Parliament, and if approved sent to the Imperial Government for considera tion. Nobody expected that the pro visions of this Act would be brought into force, but scarcely has Parliament risen than a petition is forwarded from Samoa, asking that that island shsuld be annexed. Unless the whole thing is a hoax, there is something suspicious about this request, and we are inclined to think that Sir George Grey was not entirely ignorant of the intention of these islanders when he framed his measure. At any rate, whatever may come of this action on the part of the Samoans, it is not likely to affect the main question, and for the English press to talk about New Zealand mov ing independently in the matter of annexation is proof that they are not acquainted with the facts of the case.

It is understood that the final decision as to which Minister will represent New Zealand at the Annexation Conference in Sydney will be made this week. A large number of tickets have been sold for the concert to be given in the Town Hall this evening, and there is every likelihood of there being a crowded house.

In the event of Mr E. G. Wright’s re signation, Mr C. J. Harper intends to offer himself to represent the country por tion of the riding in the Ashburton County Council. The New Zealand Shipping Company are advised by cable that the s.s. British Queen arrived at {.he Cape of Good Hope on the 18th September en route for Port Chalmers. The Company’s clipper Waimea lias arrived in London all well from Wel lington.

The N.Z. and A.L. Company have j imported per Waihora twelve merino j rams, three Lincoln rams, and one short- ( horn bull. These were selected by Mr Brydone, the manager, in Melbourne. , Seven of the merinos are from Gibson and Son’s flock, Tasmania. The shorthorn bull, Lord Penrhynthe 2nd, is considered a very fine youngster. The Agent-General cables that amongst the cargo which went down with the ili fated St. Leonards was the following con signed to Lyttelton :—2OO tons of rails and fastenings, one locomotive, and 125 sets of wheels and axles fcr high sides waggons ; and as the non-arrival of this material is likely to cause considerable in convenience, the Agent-General has been instructed to despatch a second shipment with as little delay as possible. At the Central Hotel last evening a farewell dinner was given to Mr George Gaukrodger, who is about to leave Ash burton. Mr St. Hill occupied the chair, and in proposing the health of the guest of the evening said that the reason of their meeting was to show sympathy with that gentleman for the treatment he had received at the hands of the police. He did not wish in any way Ito palliate Mr Gaukrodger, as he thought gambling should be put down, but at the same time he must condemn the police when they became persecutors, as he was of opinion was the case in this instance. He con cluded by expressing a hope that what had happened would be a warning. Mr Gaukrodger briefly responded, and after a number of other toasts had been duly honored and several songs sung, the meeting separated. At the Resident Magistrate’s Court at Rakaia yesterday, Mr Baddeley, R. M., granted a prohibition order for twelve months against Henry Rutter, to refer to that district. —N. Welsh was then charged with using unlawful language and assaulting G. Shellock at Chertsey. Mr Caygili appeared for the defendant, and pleaded guilty under provocation. Shellock said that when he was at the Chertsey Hotel, Welsh used very abusive language and called him a thief, and he also stmck him and knocked him against the doorpost. Defendant was fined for the assault LI and costs LI or seven days’ imprisonment, and to be bound over to keep the pease for one month, in his own surety of L2O, and two sureties of LlO each.

The Directors of the Union Steamship Co., after careful consideration of all the circumstances attending the recent strand ing of the Rotomahana, and, taking into account the favorable finding of the Court of Enquiry and the immunity from acci dents enjoyed by Capt. Carey during the lengthened period he has commanded the Company’s steamers, have decided to re instate him in his position in the service. They have, however, issued a circular to their masters notifying that they wish it to be clearly understood that they regard it as a master’s first duty to consider the safety of the valuable ship and lives under his charge, and that they have therefore resolved that in any future case of strand ing the responsibility will be thrown en tirely upon the master, and he will not be reinstated in the service unless the acci dent is proved to have occurred under such exceptional circumstances as entirely exonerate him from blame.

A meeting of the Auckland Rugby Union Football Association was held last night. A draft letter was agreed to for transmission to the Wellington Union. It requested the Wellington Union to state

definitely what they considered the result of the late match between Auckland and Wellington. If Wellington claims to win, the Aucklanders desire the claim to be referred to the Southern Unions, which

should be asked to sit jointly or sepa rately as might be arranged, and the Auckland Union would pledge itself to abide by their decision. It is hoped in the letter that the Wellington Union will view the matter in a different light to the Wellington newspapers’ reports, and an nounce the match as a draw, when the recent disagreeable episode would be speedily forgotten. The following telegram has been re ceived at Brisbane from Mackay relative to the recent terrible massacre by the na tives of Apia:—The schooner Lavina left

Mackay on June the 21st, and reached Apia on : August the 24th. Here she landed some returned islanders. Next day, in compliance with a request by the Apians, Captain Smith sent a boat ashore. The Lavina at this time was lying half a mile off. Some time afterwards, hearing shots tired, the captain immediately sent another boat near to the shore, where it picked up three of the first boat’s crew, who had swam off to the ship when the attack was ma ■e. The crew at once went to recover the first boat, in which they found the second mate still alive, but dan gerously tomahawked, also the Govern ment agent, Mr Steadman, quite dead, who had been terribly mutilated. The living and dead were taken back to the vessel again. A second party then went ashore, where they found one of the first boat’s crew dead, and near him a trade box empty. The murderers had evi dently committed the savage deed for the sake of plunder, as they had stripped the body of the mate and the Government agent of nearly everything. Captain Smith, of the Lavina, took the dead bodies of the two whites and two islanders who were in his schooner to Havannah Harbor, where they were buried, he sub sequently gave information to be handed to an English man-of-war, after which ho sailed at once, and reached Mackay on Monday last. A telegram had been re ceived by the Queensland Government with reference to this massacre, which states that the second mate, the Govern ment agent, and four of the boat’s crew were killed.

At the R.M. Court this morning, before Mr Baddeley, R.M., an old offender named O’Loghlen, was fined 60s for being drunk, with the alternative of 14 days im prisonment. The money not being handy, the prisoner chose to go to gaol. For the same offence, Wm. Craig and F. Allen were each fined 10s or 48 hours’ imprison ment, and Wm. Evans had to pay 5 s or submit to 24 hours’ incarceration. A man named Daniel Burns was then put in the dock to answer a charge of having stolen 15s from the till of Rowse’s hotel at Methven. Mr Bowse gave evidence to the effect that the prisoner came to his house and had two or three drinks, besides some refreshment. Witness left the bar for a few minutes, and on returning missed the sum of 15s from the till. He had the prisoner searched, and discovered money in his pocket, although ho had previously said he was penniless. He re cognised one of the coins produced as part of the money in the till. Afcer hearing the evidence the Magistrate remanded the case till to-morrow, after the civil busi ness is concluded,

General meetings of the Phoenix and Premier Prospecting Companies were held at Christchurch yesterday. The first had 2,500 shares of LI each, 1,000 of which were taken up. The second named had 200 shares of L 5 each, all being taken up. A meeting of the Fleming ton School Committee was held on Monday evening last, when there were present Messrs Dunn, Cowan, Holland, Smith, Fleming and Dacres. The minutes of the last meeting were read and agreed to. A cir cular letter from the Board of Education was read re appointment of teacher. Two applications were received for the use of the school for a temperance meeting and a concert on the 28th inst. Mr Dacres moved, seconded by Mr Holland—“ Thai the use of the room be granted for th« temperance meeting free of charge.” Mi Fleming moved an amendment, seconded by Mr Cowan —“That the room be chargee for.” The original motion was carried bi

the casting vote of the Chairman. On the motion of Mr Cowan the use of the room for the concert was granted free of charge, it being the usual practice night of the singing class. An application was received from the singing class for aid in obtaining a platform, which they proposed to hand • ver to the Committee. On the motion of Mr Holland, seconded by Mr Dacres, it was agreed that the Committee pay half the cost of such platform, on the understanding that it became the bona fide property of the Committee. The subject of school prizes was brought for consideration and deferred to the next meeting, as was also an application for support to the school library. The Chair man was instructed to gat the gymnastic apparatus erected. After passing two accounts, A. Orr L2 10s, and R. Bean LI ss, the meeting adjourned. A meeting of the Wakanui School Com mittee was held in the main school on Tues day last, the members present being Messrs J. Kilgour (chairman), T. Walsh, T. Dalton, T. Patterson, and J. Brown. The minues of the. previous meeting having been read and confirmed, the following [ business was transacted A letter was read from the Education Board aoknow-

lodging receipt of Committee’s letter of 25th ult., with an explanation from Mr Angus why he did not present himself at the last examination, and informing the

Committee that in compliance with the wish expressed by the Committee, the Board will allow Mr Angus to retain his appointment on the understanding that if he does not succeed in obtaining a cer tificate he will at once send in his resigna tion at a month’s notice. The Chairman was requested to forward the letter to Mr Angus and withdraw the notice.—The application of Mr Pitt for the use of the side school for a ball was granted, subject to the usual conditions. —Mr Angus, side school, reported the number on roll to be 32. Working average for past month 25. —Mrs Hill wrote, stating that in under taking the cleaning of the school, she understood it was to be for one year. Unfortunately the matter was not in writing. She said she understood from the late chairman that if she did the work properly she would be sure to have the cleaning for one year, and that the pre sent chairman had requested her to keep on cleaning the school as usual. She de manded payment of L 5 as a breach of contract. After discussion it was decided to pay Mrs Hill, L2 10s, on account of her having to do the cleaning during the win ter. —Mr James Brown wrote, bringing under the notice of the Committee the irregular school hours ; master and mis tress neglectful of their duty in the matter ; clocks not kept to proper time ; the master not teaching in accordance with his time table ; that one of the boys is still writing in the same copybook that he had last year when the school was ex amined ; also the harsh treatment that his boys received at the hands of the master. A conversation followed the reading of the letter, but eventually the matter was allowed to drop, Mr Brown being satisfied with the ventilation it had received. Subsequently Mr Brown handed in his resignation, which was accepted, the ap pointment of a member to fill the vacancy being left over for anothe.- meeting. Some necessary works having been authorised and the monthly accounts passed for pa y ment, the Committee adjourned.

Attention is directed to an announcemen concerning the Goldfield Consultation Co. to be found in another column.

The Court Star of Ashburton holds a special summoned meeting this evening. Wells’ “Rough on Corns.” —Ask for Wells’ “ Rough on Corns. ” Quick re lief, complete, permanent cure. Corns, warts, bunions. Moses, Moss and Co., Sydney, General Agents. I

RIFLE PRACTICE.

A squad of the local Volunteers, under Corporal Dunn, were at practice yester day at the riverbed range. The following were the scores made :

THE SAMOAN PETITION.

The following is the text of the Samoan annexation petition, numerous copies of which have been transmitted by Mr Sherrin to Samoa and England yester day To the Government of the colony of New Zetland. The petition of us the undersigned hereditary chiefs, heads of

tribes and other aboriginals of Samoan or Navigator Island in the South Pacific Ocean, and also of us the European in habitants of the said islands, showeth— (l) That your petitioners have heretofore viewed with the deepest concern the rela tions existing between the two races, and the unsatisfactory condition of the politi cal Government and social order upon which the prosperity of these islands in a great degree depends. (2) That your peti tioners rejoice to learn that the Legislature of New Zealand have enacted a measure to facilitate the annexation to the colony of New Zealand of any island or islands in the Pacific whose inhabitants may make proposals to that effect to you as the Government of the said colony, (d) It is firmly believed by your peti tioners that if negotiations were made under the provisions of an enactment, and carried on to a successful issue, the evil consequences which have resulted from the existence of a new state o f affairs in these islands generally, and against which your I petitioners most anxiously and urgently desire to provide, would no longer con tinue. Your petitioners earnestly point out to your Government the desirability, as early as possible, of causing the ap -1 pointment of a Commission or Com missioners to conduct with us, or some fit and proper persons appointed by us, negotiations relative to the annexa tion of these islands to Now Zealand, (i) Your petitioners do not at this stage think it necessary to enter upon several grave questions as to Customs and terri torial rights of your aboriginal petitioners, as also the establishment of laws and institutions applicable to the aborigines or Europeans, due regard to the just rights of both races of inhabitants, and generally such other important questions which would naturally have to bo con sidered in arriving at a basis of such an nexation, or:terms upon which such an nexation might be satisfactorily con cluded, all of which matters would more properly arise when the above-mentioned

Commission or Commissioners may bo ap pointed. Your petitioners therefore most sincerely and respectfully pray that your Government will in accordance with the spirit and intention of the Act passed by the Legislative Assembly of New Zea land listen to the appeal which we now make to you by enabling your petitioners by annexation to your colony to secure to these islands lasting peace, and that good order and government which your colony enjoys, and your petitioners as in duty bound will ever pray.

CORRESPONDENCE.

.Ve do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.

STAGNANT WATER.

To the Editor.

Sir, —Will you please spare me a small space in your valuable paper to make a few remarks which I do not think are out of the way. For some weeks 1 have noticed a pool of water, which has now be come quite stagnant, opposite Friedlander Bros grain store, and which is anything but pleasant to passers by. I, myself, have occasion to pass several times a day, and am compelled to put my handkerchief to my nose to avoid the unpleasant smell. Now, Sir, there are Councillors with and without spectacles passing that place as often as I do, and not one can observe such a nuisance. A certain Councillor is in favor of striking a lighting rate, per haps he would add a rate for removing stagnant water. Where is the Inspector of Nuisances? Apologising for trouble, I am, etc., Ratepayer. Ashburton, September 19, 1883.

HOW IT IS DONE.

To the Editor.

Sir, — I notice by your report of the Borough Council meeting on Monday night that Mr Walker has laid a claim against the Council for damages for the flooding of his house, and that in refer ence-to the same the Council has agreed to instruct the Engineer to see that the flooding in that quarter is put a stop to. I happened to see this place when it was in flood the first time, and after that flood the Engineer was, I believe, instructed to see to it by the Works Committee, the result of this seeing-to being that four small boulders and two clods were placed in a channel at the corner of Havelock and Winter streets. Fancy, Sir, anyone trying to stem a flood of water coming from and being the accumulated drainage of about one hundred acres of ground with four boulders and two clods, and then'not at the right place at all ! I have heard of a certain old lady who tried to sweep back the tide with a broom. But she at least faced the situation : but our old ladies put the four small boulders and two clods about one hundred and fifty yards from the scene of action. Now, Sir, seeing that four small boulders and two clods are expected to stop such a flow of water, don’t you think that the pieces of shingle lying about the channels may be the cause of ihe overflow of water at every street corner whenever we have a few hours’ rain.—l am, etc.,

Clods and Boslders, Ashburton, Sept. 19.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE. (reuter’s telegrams—copyright.] Monetary and Commercial. London, Sept. 18. Consols have further advanced to The markets for colonial bread stuffs and tallow is without quotable change since yesterday, The Weol Sales. At the wool sale to-day 9,200 bales were offered. No material change was experienced, but the market is, if any thing, weaker. Fleece and secured wools are now one halfpenny lower than at the close of last auctions. Shipping. Arrived—Ships Duke of Athole, from Lyttelton (May 29th), and Firth of Olna, from Lyttelton (June 15th). Outbreak in Ashantee. London, Sept. 19. News has been received from the West Coast of Africa that tribal hostili ties have again broken out in Ashan tee. A severe battle has been fought at Coomassie, resulting in the defeat of the adherents of King Calcilli, who suffered great slaughter, and has been compelled to retreat from the capital towards the country occupied by Ga mans, one of the tribes who are opposed to the King. Convict Deportation. The Daily Dews in its issue this morning publishes an article strongly urging the British Government to take steps to exclude French convicts from the Australian colonies. Mr Gladstone Abroad. Copenhagen, Sept. 19. The Czar of Russia and King Chris tian were entertained to-day at lunch by Mr Gladstone on board his yacht. Mr Gladstone sailed later in the day for the coast of Norway.

AUSTRALIAN. [reoxer’s TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] The Straits of Sunda. Melbourne, Yesterday. The Dutch Consul here received a telegram this morning from the Go vernor-General of the Dutch East In dies, stating that the navigation of the Straits of Sunda is now safe, except be tween the islands of Cracatoa and Se beesse. The lights at Java Head and Vaarkenshok are now burning, and a fourth point will soon be provided with

temporary lights. An Ingenious Bobbery. A daring and unaccountable robbery has been perpetrated at the Commer cial Bank of Australasia in this city. Sixteen bars of gold were placed in a safe last night by Mr Pinnock, manager of the Branch Bank at Ballarat, who took possession of one of the keys of the safe, another officer of the Bank keeping the second key. It was no ticed tnis morning that the keyhole of the safe was obstructed, and on open ing the safe it was found that fourteen of the bars of gold were missing, be sides Li,ooo in notes and gold coin, No clue to the robber has yet been discovered. Later. Nothing further has transpired re garding the robbery of the Commercial Bank of Australasia last night. The stolen notes are useless, having beqn cancelled. , The Annexation Question. In the Legislative assembly this evening Mr James Service, Premier, re plying ,to a question, took occasiqn to* remark that Lord Derby completely failed to appreciate the importance to Australia of the deportation of French convicts to the Pacific islands. He declared that if England permitted this deportation the colonies would them-,

selves be obliged to devise means for preventing convicts landing on their shores. He considered that the French proposal to populate the Pacific islands with criminals from French cities was contrary to acknowledged principles of international comity, and justified the abrogation of any agreement between the English and French Governments with regard to those islands. A debate on the question ensued on the motion for adjournment, various speakers unanimously declaring that such a calamity must be averted by any means. The Late Archbishop. Sydney, Yesterday. The probate of the will of the late Archbishop Vaughan was granted to day, the property being sworn at L 61,328. A large attendance is ex pected at St. Mary’s Cathedral to morrow, when Bishop Redwood will deliver the panegyric upon the deceased prelate. [Received Sept. 20, 1.15 p.m.] Arrived. Melbourne, To-day. Arrived, this morning—Te Anau, from the Bluff. The Bank Bobbery. No clue has yet been obtained as to the perpetrator of the robbery of the Commercial Bank. It now transpires that no sovereigns but only a bar of ! gold and notes were stolen. The theft appears to have been most skilfully effected. Shipping. Sydney, To-day. Sailed, yesterday afternoon—Waka tipu, s.s., for Wellington. s Arrived, this morning—Hauroto, s.s., T from Wellington. 1 Released, a Brisbane, To-day. - The immigrants by the steamship 1 Duke of Westminster placed in quaran -3 tine for smallpox will be released oil ' Monday next.

TELEGRAMS.

[per press association.] A Recommendation. Auckland, To-day. The Professorial Board of the Auckland University recommend the establishment of five exhibitions. Tramway Plant- The Doric has on board a portion of the plant for the city tramway and Roto* rua railway. Direct Steam Communication, - The Shaw-Savllle Company’s agent have received advices from London that the Company are dispatching the steamer ‘ ’ Triumph for Auckland. The Triumph'is "- is a vessel of 2,749 tons gross, 4,000 n.p., ::v and was built .at Middleburgh in 1880. The Breakwater. New Plymouth, To-day. The steamer Kangaroo arrived jester* day afternoon and went alongside the breakwater, and landed cargo. She re* mained all night there,: and sailed for Westport at nine this morning. An Old Identity- Mr Peter Elliot, one of the first settlers here, was buried yesterday. The Napier Lighthouse. Napier, To-day. The Barbor Board has passed a resolu tion objecting to the recommendation in the annual report of the Marine Depart ment in reference to the removal of the Napier lighthouse to Cape Kidnapper. A Railway. The Chamber of Commerce'received a letter from the Minister of Public Works definitely declining to open the railway to Matanui until the line is completed to Taihorite. A Dilemma. Referring to the building of a strong room for the Corporation offices, the Mayor stated in the Council last night that the work was begun by the permission of one Minister, and the Council was now called upon to desist by another Minister. Whether the one was a greater man than the other, and which was the greater he (the Mayor) was unable to say. A Comet. Wellington, To-day. The officer in charge of the telegraph station at Oastlepoint wires that he ob served a very large comet rising in the east at seven last night. The moon rising shortly after, he could only see it faintly. The Prison Warder. Dunedin, To-day. The Minister of Jusiice, writing to Mr Bracken in regard to Flannery’s case, saye th’at his evidence before the Gaol Com- ■ mission was unreliable and avasive. He says Flannery may accept the principal wardership at another gaol or retire on compensation. Arrival of the Fenstanton. The Fenstanton arrived at the Heads at three this morning, and crossed the bar two hours later, drawing 20£ feet aft. Captain Williams is in command. She has 2,000 tons of cargo. During the pas sage she attained an average of speed of 11 knots, the best day’s work being 290 miles. Her passengers enjoyed good health. Pedestrianism. The twenty-four hours’ walking match between Edwards and Scott is fixed for October sth and 6th. A Technical Point. At the Police Court Robert Angus was charged with obtaining money by false pretences in giving a cheque on the Union Bank at Balclntha. His counsel urged that no branch of that Bank ■ was at Balclutha, and that the ■ in formation could not be sustained. Mr Watt said the information must be dis missed on a technical ground, bat the accused did not leave without a stain on his character.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1883.



150 yds. 200 yds. 300 yds. 400 yds. Tl. J. Leitch ... 19 23 23 21 86 T. Hooper 18 18 17 9 62 J. Ashton ... 22 19 20 ab. 61 Cor. I'unn 18 18 11 14 61 C. R. Andrewes .. 16 20 9 9 54 W. Fy field 8 11 18 H Si G. S. Savage 7 10 S IS 37



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. £he, large and increased trade has en abled the Proprietary to offer their cos toitters ' still further advantages than hitherto, and THIS SEASON’S GOODS, upon inspection, will be found CHEAPER THAN EVER. A SINGLE GARMENT AT WHOLESALE FKICE. = mSHIRTS, HATS, HOSIERY, and every requisite at Wholesale Prices. Nineteen Branches now open in New Zealand. f Agents for the Unrivalled WERTHEIM SEWING MACHINES Ashburton Branch:



Wanted WANTED— To BUY 25 Ashburton Saleyards Company SHARKS. Apply to Matson, Cox and Co. 8 380 WANTED KNOWN—Two Ladies would find a comfortable resi dence. with use of piano.—Mrs G. H. Thompson. Tancred street, near Arcade. 1443 TT7"ANTED TENDERS for BREAK- Y\ ING UP 400 Acres of tussock LAND. For particulars, apply to Mr Albert Roberts, Ashburton. Tenders to be sent in not later than the 24th Sept. 9 664 EDWARD G. WRIGHT. XT'/"ANTED KNOWN—That Robert Vf 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—That in conse quence of the rapid increase of business, John MoxsON, Impermeable 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 WANTED KNOWN—That Mr Dan Lea’s Gymnasium is the only place for real amusement; admittance free. Every kind of amusement to be ob tained on the premises calculated to please the general public—American Bowls, Skittles, Shooting, Boxing, Fencing, Horizontal Bar, Trapeze, etc. Temper ance Drinks, Cigars, etc. Tickets— monthly 2s 6d, for use ,of Horizontal Bar, Trapeze, Single-sticks, Dumb-bells, Indian Clubs, etc. Dan Lea is always at his post to give lessons in Boxing, lesson t £1 per month, or according to arrangement. 1344



Special Advertisements. MR LAURENCE OXLEY has been Appointed Agent for the Ashbur ton Guardian at South Rakaia. Relief prom cough in five MINUTES. Bonnington’s Pec toral Oxymel of 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 Bonnington, Christchurch. NDREWES BROS. Are now selling everything at a CLEARING SALE. FOR ONE MONTH ONLY, Commencing Saturday, August 18th. STATIONER!, FANCY GOODS, TOYS, Etc. A GREAT REDUCTION PRICES OP ALL OUR GOODS. An Inspection Solicited. Andrewes Bros., BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, & c ., East street South Ashburton. nls GREAT SACRIFICE. For Cash. 77 IN THE



■p ARM FOR SAL] AT SEAFIELD, ON EASY TERMS OP PAYMENT BEING RURAL SECTION No, 26234 Containing 800 ACRES 800 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 MERCAN TILE COMPANY, LIMITED. Wm, HORNE, 12 au Agent, Special Bargains. gELLIS’G OFF, MUST BE SOLD. Drawing-room Suites in splendid Vel vet, walnut side-board with marble lop Small Tables in all patterns of walnut, etc Real Leather Dining-room Suites, in mahogany, and side-boards to match Every class of Furniture. Utensilaof every kind for House Furnishing. Must be sold, as I want to CLEAR QFF all my large and varied Stock. John Meech, FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, Burnett street. 9 484



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. 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 c n st 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 3 £ 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 OurJNo. 2,30 s household parcel, contains— Worth 1 pair good medium size blan- | kets 1 0 0 1 good honeycomb quilt... ... 0 12 6 8 yds good wincey 0 5 0 1 pair good strong corsets, any size 0 5 0 £2 2 6 Our No. 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 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 6 0 1 nice pattern hearthrug, to match ... ... ... ... 0 16 6 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 ... 2 17 8 1 Ladies’ beautiful real sable muff and collarette 4 10 0 1 Ladies’ quilted satin skirt ... 1 0 0 1 fashionable tweed ulster, in leading shades 1 10 0 £9 17 6 A problem whereby Ladies may stay at home and order their drapery in perfect confidence. Just try one parcel and see what you will save. Remember—Cash returned at once for any article returned in good condition. Samples post free on application to any ' part of New Zealand. ! In ordering any of these parcels, it is sufficient to quote number and name of parcel only. P.C.O. made payable to E 0. BROWN & CO., i Fashion House, Christchurch. 1362 <



Special Advertisements. P YOU WANT GOOD AND STRONG FURNITURE, GO TO DAVIS’S OHEAP FURNITURE AND BED DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. f 7l VERY article Sold at Christchurch PEiCES and guaranteed bes. of material and •workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FTJKKISHED



Holloway's Pills.—Weary of Life.— Derangement of the liver is one of the most dangerous of diseases, and the most prolific source of those melancholy forebodings which arc worse than death itself. A few doses of these noted Pills act magically in dispelling low spirits, and repelling the covert attacks made on the nerves by excessive heat, impuie atmos pheres, over-indulgence, or exhausting excite ment. The most shattered constitution may derive benefit from Holloway’s Pills, which will regulate disordered action, brace the nerves, increase the energy of the intellectual faculties, and revive the failing memory. By attentively studying the instructions for taking these Pills, and explicitly putting them in practice, the most desponding will soon feel confident •fa perfect recovery.—[Advf



Kidney and urinary complaints of all kinds permanently cured with Hop Bitters. Read. —[Advt. ] Don’t Die in the House.—“ Rough on Rats ” clears out rats, mice, beetles, reaches, bed-bugs, dies, ants, insects, moles, jack* rabbits, gophers, Moses, Moss and Co., Sydney, General Agents. t • Wanted parties about to furnish to know that J. Meech is selling all his goods at a sacrifice, being over-stocked and wanting the money. Drawing-room Suites from los, warranted ; Good Bed-room Suites," remark ably low; Drawing-room: Fancy Walnut Tables, Japanese Tables, a splendid Inlaid Walnut Sideboard, Marble Slab, with Plate Glass back, to be sold cheap. Iron Bed* i 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 thecelev. 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—NexC Bullock’s Arcade, Ashburton.



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