SHIPPING.

PORT OF LYTTELTON.

Arrived. Yesterday.

• Croydon Lass, schooner, from Waitapu. Reward, schooner, from Waitapu. Zior, schooner, from Havelock. To Anau, s.s., from Melbourne, via Southern ports. , Prince Rupert, ketch, from Gatlins River. Duke of Richmond, barque, from New- Firth, brigantine, from Grey mouth* - „ Sailed. . ■■ .Yesterday. Rotorua, s.s., for Dunedin. Fjiuroto, a.a., for Port Chalmers. * 'YM Anau, s.s., for Wellington and Nor thern ports. . , Wakatipu, s.s., for Wellington and Sydney. ,■■■■■- - SHIPPING telegrams; Auckland, Yesterday, i*' Arrived— Naiad, from Newcastle ; Is • tand Lily, from Timaru ; Jane Anderson, {wmf Dnnedin ; Manapouri, from Sydney. Gbeymouth, Yesterday. Arrived —Orowaiti, from Lyttelton. r’ = Sailed—lsabella Anderson, for Dun- Timabo, Yesterday. Arrived— Norway, barque, from Port Chalmers.

COMMERCIAL.

Ashburton Guardian Office, Friday afternoon.

Messrs Miles and Co. report upon the live stock market etc. for the week ending Thure day. Ath. October, as follows—. At the Ad dinin 'Yards.' on Wednesday last. dlilht entry only of fat sheep, which, how evaTseemedto be fairly sufficient for, the de- Acood quality lines of heavy, weight fat ShrtEfwefelhe Section, and for these com petition was keen and prices very; satisfactory; fight weights and medium quality sheep, con siderine rile smdll number yarded, expeuenced anommratiyely dragging sale. On the whole, we qUme' a rise of from is 6dto2S per head on last week’s rates.—Fat -Lambs ; A moderate entry only, and with one- or two exceptions —fFat" Cattfei oln this class of stock there was rather ah over -supply penned, biddings ahd prices suffered considerably. a few exceedingly choice.lots, .the supply.for the day was scarcely ip ‘ standard of qualify.—Pigs : Small yard, consisting: mostly of porkers, for which there was a very animated enquiry, ana prices realised must have been exceedingly satisfactory -to vendors, . The.iquptations for tfiefat'*stock market we put at—Mat tbhj’i 3d per lb for medium quality, liehr~Wifnt; to 3#d for prime mut t«v K -bed? from to' !zSs,>ccording t|) (*aKty/"*ith : -a slight - advance on one or two lots. Part sold at up to 5d per lb. The totals yarded were—4.o26 sheep, 4»7 cattle. 109 pfes, of which* oar entries were on acco&it of Sn Joha Hull; MeSsrs D. McLean, Executors late . R.. Chapman, F. Oldfield, 'W. E,. Clarkson, and others. Store sheep— -A.much Smaller quantity yarded tHab--Wad been and very much short of inquiries. There, is; now a tolerably active dcfoaiM for good thriving crossbreds and wethers. Crossbred ewes talamb or with lambs at foot are much sought after; and Wge'prices are being realised; one lot ofewes, with -large percentage of lambs, ntttWed'ne&rly Store cattle—ln this class there was somewhat larger entry, and although not a very perceptible improvement in prices, there was a more active inquiry..—Ashburton. —We beld our usual- sale of stock at these yards on. Tuesday last. There was a .very small entry of all descriptions. In fat stock pticcs-were much about--Christchurch rates, but the quality yarded was as a whole not firat-iatar slp stores we sold crossbred wethers merino wethers up to 11s.

The following is the Christchurch Cora Ex change report for the week ending Friday eretung the Jth inst. :—The past week has not been distinguished by any appreciable improve ment grain market'with the exception of a better enqairy for oats, there is nothing, however, to warrant a departure from the previous week’s quotations.—Wheat: Good milling^samples. 3S rod to 4s per bushel, defivertd in Christchurch; seed quality, 4s 6d tois yd per bushel : second quality, 3s 3d to qs 6d : chick wheat, as 3d to 2s 6d per bushel. —Oats : Bright milling quality, 2s to 2s id per hushel, ; '£ 0,b.; feed quality, is qd to is nd per bushel.—Barley: First class malting, 4s idfO 4s 6d per bushel; feed quality and second quality malting, 2s 4 d to 3s 6d per bushel.— Grass Seed : Farmers’ samples, 3s 3d to 3s qd per bushel; machine dressed, 4s to 4s 3“ per Qbtf ; cocksfoot, 4'4d lo per lb.— Potatoes:.2ssto 27s 6dper ton.—Cheese and Butter ; to $d for the former, to 8d fop-tßb latter. v '

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES Satcbdat, Octobee 6. Matson, OoxyandOo,, at their rooms -80 acre Earn. . Messrs ffox and Co., at Tatter gall’s—Town Sections. Messrs Matson, Cox and Co., at Tatter saQ’s—Horses,. Harness, &o. , . . Machos' Bullock, at the Arcade, Barrett gtreet—Town Section. Mi. T. Bollock, at the. Arcade, Barnet street —Thoroughbred Entire. j.y, v . Tuesday, Ootobbb 9. Mat«on, C9X, and 00., at the Tihwald Yardia—-§tock. F

MEETINGS. AMUSEMENTS, &c c ' ? SiTOBDAY, OCTOBEE 6. Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral 4apo|»tiqA-r|h>np Parade. . J ivBIdTBSPAY, NoVBMBEB 14. AshWirobn !;l Agrfcaltural and Pastoral Association— ! Anfaiial Show. - :7i} . OoXOBEU -15. Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers,"at 7 o’clock. Thursday, Octobee 18. Gathering, 7.30 p.ts. t

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prevalebit. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1883.

It is stated that the Governor, Lady Jervois, and family, are likely to spend the summer months in Dunedin. Owing to Parliamentary and profes sional engagements, Mr Edward Shaw haa declined an influential requisition to con test the Mayoralty of Wellington. John Donovan was brought up to-day at the R.M. Court, before Mr Baddeley, charged with wife desertion. He. was arrested by Constable Neill at the Hinds, and his Worship remanded the prisoner to Dunedin.

A meeting of the Congregational Union passed at Auckland yesterday a resolution expressive of congratulation at the amal gamation with the Southern Congrega tional Union. The Rev. J. Robertson was elected Chairman f< r the ensuing year.

Some excitement was caused this after noon by the capsizing of a loaded wagm on the line near the railwaj station. Owing to mis-management in shunting the truck ran off the line and turned oyer, and about half an hour was occu pied in getting matters all right. The services at St. Stephen’s Church nsxt Sunday morning and evening will be conducted by the Bev. E. A. Lingard, incumbent of St. Luke’s, Christchurch. The rev. gentleman’s many friends in Ashburton will be pleased have this opportunity of hearing his familiar voice.

Constables Mehan and Stanton re turned to Wanganui from the Manawatu last night with Aropeta, the ringleader in the interference with Thorpe’s survey. Aropeta, who offered no resistance, was arrested without difficulty under a war rant on a charge of larceny of a theodo lite.

; The third annual meeting of the Christ church Working Men’s Club was held last night. The report showed the year’s re ceipts to be L 2,225 10s, and expenses L 2.007 2s 7d; assets, L 4.476 13i Id; lia bilities, L 3,335 Os Id. The Club has now over 400 members, and has just com pleted a commodious hall for entertain ments.

The King of Hawaii, having written to the Government intimating his wish to visit New Zealand next year, and asking if he would be received officially, Minis ters have replied, saying they will be glad of his Majesty’s visit to the colony, and will accord him an official reception. He is not likely to leave Honolulu till after Parliament meets next April. • The anniversary services of the Wil lowby "Wesleyan Church are to be held next Sunday, on which occasion the Rev W. Keall, of Leeston, and formerly cir cuit minister 'of Ashburton, will preach. The indispensable tea and public meeting will be held on the Tuesday following, end as this annual festival is very pop ular with a section of the community, it is expected that Ashburton Wesleyans and others will be well represented rn this occasion.

Yesterday afternoon, Hugh Minnis, carpenter of the Doric, was drowned in Lyttelton. He was one of a number of the crew of the steamer cruising round the harbor, in one of the ship’s boats. From some , cause the boat turned over near the reef, and Minnis, who essayed to swim ashore, was drowned. The boat was under sail at the time, and was seen from shore to go over. Help was not long in reaching the seven men who were clinging to her, and they were rescued. The body is not yet been recovered. The usual monthly meeting of the Longbeach District School Committee was held in the main school on Monday ; present—Messrs Croy, Donaldson, Pain ter, and Shearer; Mr Painter in the chair. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The master’s report from each school was very satisfac tory. The Visiting Committee for the side school reported damages to the trees by cattle straying among them, and it was resolved to impound any horses or cattle found straying on the school grounds. The side school having no gymnastic ap paratus, Mr Shearer asked permission to erect a swing for the children some gen tlemen in this neighborhood will bear the cost. The Committee consented .with pleasure. Several accounts were passed for payment, and the meeting adjourned.

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, have received the following telegram, dated October 3, 1883 Wool—Sales closed firmly. 3he total quantity sold during the sales is 353,000 bales. 60,000 bales are held over for future disposal ; 170,000 bales have been taken for export. Combing washed has declined Id per lb since the close of last sales. Medium and inferior clothing washed have declined Id to l£d per lb. Market is unchanged for superior greasy, fine scoured crossbred, and fine washed crossbred. Medium and inferior greasy, coarse scoured crossbred, and coarse washed crossbred have declined ltd to Id per lb. The market easier for long staple merino scoured and crossbred lambs. The market is firmer for fine greasy crossbred and merino lambs. Other scoured descriptions have declined Id per lb.

The largest meeting of the Star of Ash burton Loyal Orange Lodge, No. 23, over held here took place last night in the Ar cade Chambers, the occasion being the in stallation of officers for the ensusing year. The following officers were installed: Bro. S. B. Nelson, W.M.; Bro. Rooney, D.M.; Bro, T. Sealy, Secretary; Bro. A. Connolly, Treasurer; and Bro. S. Elliott, tyler. After the ceremony was concluded, P.M. Bro. Minnis presented the retiring master, Bro. J. Sealy, with a handsome past master’s jewel, and in doing so spoke in term of high praise of the man ner in which the recipient had performed his duties during his terra of office. Bro. Sealy acknowledged the gift in suitable terms, and shortly after the meeting ad journed.

The New Zealand Shipping Company has received a cablegram from London, dated October 3rd, reporting that the Catalonia had left St. Vincent for Lon don, that her refrigerators were working satisfactorily, and the meat in good order. F. C Bourdon, a clerk employed in the New Zealand Grain Agency Company’s office at Timaru, was arrested on board the Te Anau by Detective O’Connor yesterday while going North. tie is charged with embezzling money amount ing L 6 Is, and there are supposed to be other defalcations to the amount of L 250. At the conclusion of the ordinary busi ness of the Resident Magistrate’s Court to-day, a Jinan Jnamed Mulford made an application for the varying of an order made against him some time ago, to the effect that he should pay a certain amount towards the support of his wife and chil dren. Mulford now wishes to resume cohabitation with hia wife, and Mr Bad deley, after hearing evidence, decided to adjourn the case so that some arrange ment might be come to .between the par ties interested.

Mr Nicholls, of Ashburton Forks, had a narrow escape from a serious accident last evening. It appears that the gentle man in question was riding into town, and on coming to that portion of the Alford Forest road at present closed for traffic his horse came in contact with the rope drawn across, throwing his rider heavily. The animal got away, Mr Nicholls having to walk into Ashburton, but fortunately beyond a severe shaking no great injury was sustained by the latter.

Weakness and sickness changed to health and strength with Hop Bitters always. See. — [Advt.]

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TOWN HALL COMPANY.

There was not a very large attendance of shareholders in the above Company at the annual meeting held yesterday, Mr Bullock occupied the chair. The Chairman in moving the adoption of the report and balance-sheet said that he was sorry to say that there was not a very pleasant story to tell concerning the profits made by the Company. Speaking of the alterations the Directors had in view he said that a piece of ground at the rear of the building had been procured on satisfactory terms from Mr Shearman. It was purposed to erect an extension of the stage, but : he might say that this was only a part of a complete plan which had been prepared on the lines of the new theatre at Timaru, the final object being to replace the present building by a brick structure, which would be a credit to so important a town as Ashbu ton. The estimated cost of the work was L 1 ,300, and the Directors wished to learn the views cf the shareholders on the subject. Mr Purnell seconded the adoption of the jreport and balance-sheet, which was carried.

Messrs Shearman, Anderson, and Bul lock were re-elected Directors of the Com pany, and Messrs Boyle and Gundry were again chosen to fill the office of auditors.

A conversational discussion took place respecting the proposed alterations to the Hall, and Mr Purnell moved—“ That the Direc tors be recommended to take the neces sary steps for winding up the Company/’ In speaking to the motion, he said that it had been shown that even when there was no competition the Hall did not re turn a profit, and it was not likely the Company would do better now that an other place of amusement had been built, and that place a very excellent one. It was in the highest degree patriotic for the people of Ashburton to provide a hall in the early days, when no other building was procurable for entertainments, but that time had passed. All things con sidered he was of opinion that the best thing to do was to wind up the Company. Mr Robinson seconded the motion, which was carried. The meeting then adjourned.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT

ASHBURTON—To day,

(Before H. 0. S. Eaddeley Esq, R.M.) CIVIL CASES.

McKenzie and Smither v, Welsh. — Claim of Ll 56s for work done. Mr Crisp appeared for plaintiffs, and Mr Purnell for defendant. A set-off was put in by the defendant, part of which was allowed by plaintiffs. Evidence was given by the plaintiffs to the effect that they had agreed with the defendant to cut a cer tain amount of chaff, for which they had not been paid. For the defence it was argued that the account had been more than paid, and after several witnesses had been examined his Worship, gave judg ment for defendant, with costa. Davies and Co. v. Harrison. Claim, L 6 15a for alleged shortweight in certaih barley purchased from defendant. Mr Wilding appeared for the plaintiff, who was called and deposed that he bought the barley, which was re-sold to Messrs McKerrow and Co, The latter told plaintiff that the bags did not contain four bushels, and the difference was refunded. Judgment was givsu for the amount claimed, with interest at the rate of 8 per cent.

Lublow v. Smithera. —Claim of 27s 6J, the price of a pair of trousers supplied. Judgment was given for the amount claimed.

Wilding v. Stephens.—Claim of L 29 15s lOd for legal services rendered. Mr Crisp appeared for defendant. This sprang out of an affiliation case in which the son of the defendant was concerned some time ago. The only point _ was whether the present defendant was liable for costs incurred by his son. Mr Wild ing said that he had made a specific ar rangement with defendant, and this was denied on the other side. After evidence and addresses from counsel, his Worship reserved his decision. f

SOUTH RAKAIA ROAD BOARD.

The usual monthly meeting was held on Thursday. Members present —Messrs C. N. Mackie (Chairman), Mann, Holmes and Coster. clerk’s report. The Clerk reported that, according to instructions, he had inspected the cutting at Dobbin’s ford, and had interviewed the

owner of the land, who was quite willing to let the public use his track until the Board could have a new one made on their own land. The hollow complained of at the last meeting by Mr Lyttelton, on the Barrhill road can be drained by reducing the rise eighteen inches before making the second hollow, and one sump will then keep that portion of the road quite dry. Tenders for the sump have been called. Some of the maintenance contractors are not progressing as they should, and it will be some time after the three months allowed, before completing their works. It would be advisable if some of the Board members would go over these works with the Clerk next week to inspect them,—Clifford has com pleted his Gardiner’s road contract, with the exception of some levelling, and has got well on with his Kyle work.—Arnold’s work is not progressing well, and he will not be finished for a fortnight,—Calla ghan has started tin his Mitcham contract. —Stewart has arranged to complete his contract in two months. The gang have been fully employed on the various roads in the district. It would

be advisable to have the newly formed roads sown with grass before the nor’* westers set in. The Main River road re quires some metal. Mr Burnett hai been seen about the drainage of the township, and he states that it would be useless ask ingjthe Government to join in any scheme just now, and he does not think that nine inch pipes would be of any use ; in fact, 18-inch pipes would be too small for the purpose. The Clerk asked for time to take levels and report fully at the next meeting, as he had not had the time to do it during the last three weeks. Harrison had bes damaging the road considerably in ploughing for his fences on Maiawar ing’s road. There are holes over a foot deep in it. THE EASTERN ROAD. It was decided that Messrs Mann and Osborne should go over the Eastern road with the Clerk. MISCELLANEOUS. It was decided to have the newly formed roads sown with grass without delay, the Clerk to procure the seed.—lt was decided to metal the Main- Rakaia road about 40 chains, where it was re quired ; tenders to bo called. • DEPUTATIONS. Mr Irwin waited on the IJoard, com plaining about storm-water being banked up on the roads near h:s property on the Mount llutt Boundary road. The water had gone over the fence and it had to get over another before it left his property.. The road requires lowering so as to turn the water into the old creek. The water runs along the Mount Hutt Boundary till it fills a hollow and then rises over his fences.

The Chairman stated that the road in question was under the supervision of the Mount Hutt Board, although any expen diture had to be shared by this Board. H|Mr Irwin thanked the Board and with drew.

Messrs Allan and Harrison attended re the fencing of land bought for roads, and the former stated that he understood the Board always fenced land they took from private parties for roads. The Company had offered L 5 per acre, and the Board had accepted the offer, and he understood the fencing would be paid for. The road is of no benefit to the Company, only to the public. The Chairman stated that the matter would be considered. BALLAST PITS. Mr Allan complained about the Board’s ballast pits on the Crown land encroach; ing on private property. The pits men tioned have not been surveyed. There is also a pit opened on ehe Kyle road where the fence is down, and another chain of it likely to fall. It was decided that the Clerk should inspect the broken fences and report. With regard to the paying for fencing en land purchased from the Company for roads, it was decided after considerable consideration,on themotion of Mr Coster, seconded by Mr Mann,’ to pay 10s' per chain for the fencings so as to place the occupier in x the same position as others from whom land had been purchased. A REQUEST. Mr Mann asked that certain broom, etc., be cut in the big plantation to enable the road cut through to be used. The plantation belonged to the Road Board, but at one time it was decided to hand over the same to the Domain Board, but it had not, however, been handed over to that body as yet. It was resolved that the tussocks and broom be cut on the Plantation road. PROGRESS PAYMENT. Contractor Brimmicombe wrote asking for a progress payment of L3O. —Granted. PETITION. A petition was read from ratepayers in the north-west portion of the district ask ing for the formation of the Mitcham and Somerton roads from the Chertsey road, about 4 miles 5 chains. It was decided to form the road and sow the same with grass, tenders to be called at once. EXTENSION OP TIME. The Great South road contractor, Mr Arnold, applied for an extension of time. —Granted one month. TENDERS. Tenders for the following works were accepted Clearing tussocks Great South road, T, Cole, 10|Td per chain ; clearing tussocks on River road, T, Cole, Is !3d per chain ; forming footpath in township, R. Taylor, 16s per chain ; cuttings at Dobbin’s ford, Francis Wilson, L 25 ; shingling Railway Terrace road, P. Cos tello, la 9d p*r yard ; Sprott’s road for mation, M. Nolan, 6s 6d per chain ; for mation Morrow’s road, W. J. Welsh, 6s fid per chain; sinking sump, J. Thompson, L 9 ss.

ACCOUNTS. Accounts to the amount of L 129 8s lOd were passed for payment, and the meet ing adjourned.

THE ASYLUM TRAGEDY.

A telegram from Auckland last night says :—The inquest on the body of J. J. Mills, a patient in the Lunatic Asylum, killed by G. Schnell, another patient, takes place to-morrow. The staff of the Asylum are reticent as to the circum stances surrounding the tragic occurrence, but so far as the facts have been suffered to transpire, it appears that G. Sohnell, who is suffering from homicidal mania, was left without surveillance while the warder got his breakfast. It was thought that he was in the yard jwith the other patients, but he seems to have got into a room in the main building with Mills, and suddenly pounced upon the latter, smash ing in the back of his skull with a box broom or “ deck scrubber," as it is called. He then went out and informed the warder he had killed a fellow. Steps were at once taken to secure him, and ho was placed in a coll. On being asked why he had killed a man, he said he was obliged to do so, as he had been directed to do it. Some time ago it will be remembered that Schnell, actuated by a frenzy, killed his fellow laborer on the road side in a rural district in Taranaki, and had been sent up to the Auckland Asylum. It does not appear he was of a quarrelsome disposition with other pa tients, or that he had any quarrel with Mills. Mills was an old Auckland resi dent, and had been here many years, and was formerly a furniture dealer in Victoria street. He came out from Home with several thousand pounds, but through losses in business lost nearly all his moans. This preyed so much on his mind that his reason became dethroned, and his friends were obliged to place him in the Asylum. He leaves a wife and nine of a family.

[by xblboraph. Auckland, To-day.

The following particulars

regarding

the Lunatic Asylum tragedy have trans pired :—The occurrence happened not in the cell, but in the day room in the east end of the building, which, although it contained beds, is used as a breakfast and dining-room for the dangerous patients. Forty-two men usually dine in this room who cannot be trusted with a knife or

fork or spoon. They are supplied with what is called a spoon, that is to say their potatoes are mashed and their meat chopped up. Owing to special instruc tions regarding Sohnell, he was the last admitted into the -breakfast room when all the others were seated. There were four attendants present at breakfast, and Hardy, the head' warder, made a personal inspection at eight o’clock, and found all right. Schnell was. not even sitting at the same table as Mills. Thera was a table between them, and so far as could bo gathered no communication passed be tween them, and they sat on the extreme corners. The duty of the attendant, Moßeady, who had charge of the ward, was to see the ward cleared out and

patients sent into the airing court, and 1 the place looked up before -he *w«nt to I breakfast. He says he cleared Mills and I Schnell out with the other patiente and l locked the place, but the difficulty is to 1 reconcile this with the facts which oc- I currod, andMcßeady has been suspended I pending the result of the inquest. The I tragedy occurred in the day-room, which I was supposed to be locked, and yet Mills and the Austrian must have been there. The assault was committed at the extreme end of the ward in a passage six feet wide, on one side of which were the attendants’ rooms, the outlet being to the airing court. Schnell apparently picked up a heavy deck sorubbeifbroom, used for scrubbing the oil-cloth in the passages, and following up his victim, struck him violently on the back of his head, fracturing his skull and smashing the broom off at the handle. He then proceeded to belabor his victim-with the handle. A patient named Edward Jolly avers that he saw the assault. Ho states distinctly that he saw Schnell break the scrubber over Mills’ head‘and then beat him with the handle. Schnell when asked why he attacked Mills, says it was to prevent swearing. He is quite coherent except when conversation turns on his homicidal tendencies.

An inquest on the victim of the lunatic asylum tragedy is progressing.

THE SUNDA ERUPTIONS.

Cooktown, Sept. 26

The latest news from Batavia states I that over 80 miles of country complete 1 darkness was cast, in consequence of the 1 recent eruptions in the Straits of Sunda. I White ashes fell all over the city, and at 1 Oheriboh during the night all the gas I lights were extinguished and in the day I time the lamps had to be lit. ■ The sea rose to such a height in the Straits of Sunda that it totally swept over Anjer, I Tyerigan and Teloh Belong. It flooded all the rivers, which, rushing down, car ried away the bridges and destroyed several Malay villages.; All boats on the coast were completely destroyed or car ried far inland. All lighthouses in-the Straits have and the isWnd of Cracatoa has been rent into pieces by the> strength of the volcanic action, and has sunk into the sea. Charts of the Straits are no longer trustworthy, as the channel has entirely changed. Between the islands of Cracatoa and Ohessic sixteen volcanoes have appeared. The island of Svongapan has split into five islands. Bantam has been made a desert. Cattle are dying for want of food, and a famine appears to/be imminent. - • ■■ The residents are in despair. The volcanic mountain Biawoon,‘distant twenty ibiles from - Baft gongie, has also been in active eruption, emitting huge volumes of smoke. A tele gram has been received by the Governor of Singapore from the .British Consul at Batavia as follows!:—“ In consequence of the volcanic action, the configuration- of Sunda Straits and the southern entrance thereto has been changed. . Some islands have disappeared, and also upheavals are suspected. ; &.njer, with the. lighthouse, has been destroyed, and probably other lighthouses in the neighborhood have been damaged. A survey is proceeding. Recom mend mariners to use extreme caution.” At Anjer on Sunday evening strong deto nations were heard and felt. The sea rose and fell three feet at intervals of from ten to fifteen minutes; Six distinct-shocks of earthquake were felt during the night, and early on the following morning a high column of water struck the land with a roaring noise. An hour later there was another of the same sort, fstill higher, causing great destruction of life and pro perty. During the night of the 26th of August strong detonations from Cracatoa were heard at Soerokrata, and flashes of volcanic fires were visible at Batavia. At noon Serang was in total darkness, and stones were falling all over the town. Nu rnerous villages near An jer were washed away. It was almost dark at Batavia, and telegraph communication with Anjer was interrupted owing to the telegraph line being down. The river overflowed through the rush of the sea inland. All shops and offices were closed, and busi ness was suspended. The Telegraph In spector at Java reports that while trying torepair the lines between Serang and Anjer, he*saw a high column of sea approaching with a roaring noise. He fled inland, but believed Anjer was de stroyed. At Batavia, at noon on the 28th August, everything was quiet and the sky was clear, and the temperature was down to lOdeg. and quite chilly. Towards night fall the bamboo houses along the beach were washed away by the tidal wave, which was not veiy high. The fish in the sea were very dizzy, and were caught with ease by the natives. The town was covered with a thin layer of ashes, giving roads a quaint look, during which an ashy rain was distinctly heard falling. The mountain of Rawoon was in active erup tion, emitting a column of smoke. All the lighthouses on the coast in the Straits, have been totally destroyed, and where, Mount Cracatoa stood the sea now flows.

SPORTING.

OAMARU RACES

The following are the results of yester day’s running : Counties Plate of 30 sovs. Six fur

longs. Mr Aitkenhead’s Magician, Bst 121 b (Endings) 1 Mr McMahon’s Henura, Bst ,111 b (O’Connor) 2 Mr-Waill’s Karearea, 9st (J. Cotton) 3 The lot were let go to a very uneven start. Barney getting all the worst of it. Karearea got away with the lead, followed closely by Henura, Matipo, and Magician. When coming into the straight the latter came through his horses in fine style and won easily, Henura second, Karearea third, the rest never in the race. There were 300 in the tototalisator, 112 .on the the winner. A protest was entered against Magician on the ground that he had previously won an advertised race of L3O, but the Stewards disallowed the pro test.

Handicap Time Thot Race of 30 sovs,

Twice round the course.

Mr Thomas’ Bella, 35aec. ... ... 1 Mr Wilson’s Disappointment, 205ec.... 2 Mr Aitkenliead’s Tiger, 25sec. ... 3 The race was a very hollow affair, as Bella won as she liked, never allowing anything to get within 200 yards of her. Disappointment and Tiger fought hard for the second place. There were 216 in the totalisator, and 30 on the winner. Grand Stand Handicap of 40 so vs. If

miles. Mr Cotton’s Prospero, sst 6Jb ... 1 Mr Stephenson’s Taiaroa, Bst 21b ... 2 Mr Cuish’s Roaeneath, sst 121 b ... 5 Prospero led from the start to the finish, and won with something to spare. The Welter Scurry was won by Barney.

(sy telegraph.]

Oamaru, To-day. The weather is fine for the seqend day’s races, but the attendance is small. The results are : Hurdle Handicap. Wild Boy, list 1 Canary, dst 61b .. 2 Hercules, 10st 91b ... 3, Hercules baulked ; Wild Boy won easily. Handicap Hurdles. Tom ... 1 Waverley, - ... ... ... 2

A DIVORCE CASE.

[bt telegraph.]

Wellington, To-day. At the divorce sittings in November the case of Edwards v. Edwards ana Remington will be heard. The petitioner is residing here and seeks for a dissolu tion of marriage; on the grounds of adul tery and desertion. The petition seta forth that the parties were married on the 24th of October, 1867, at the Parish Church of St. Clements, Hastings, iujthe : | county of Sussex. The couple resided in England for a short time and afterwards came to New Zealand. They lived at Bulls, Wellington, and Napier,' and Rwm whilst the husband was carrying On busi ness in the latter place that the respondent. I deserted him and went to cohabit with » I chemist in the Rangitikei' district. As I issue of the marriage there were five I children, three of which, aged thirteen, I eleven and ten years respectively, ace now I alive.

CABLE NEWS.

LATfaST FROM EUROPf.

[renter's TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] Illness of the Pope. Roue, Oct 3.; It is currently reported here that his Holiness the Pope is seriously ill. Threatened Danger in Hong Kong. Hong Kono, Oct. 3. Intelligence to band from Canton states. that much alarm is felt by the Europeans in that city bn account of the excited and threatening attitude of i the natiy.es. Fears are entertained that an attack may be made upon European [quarters, and six gunboats arrived in the river, and are in readiness to afford | protection to* Europeans and their pro- | petty in case of necessity. '/. (

[Received Oot. 6, 2.30 p.m.]. ! A Heavy Failure. - i r i London, Oct. 4. The failure is. announced to-day of f I Messrs Suis and Sabetb« general mer- I chants, Lime street, iri’this City. Tile ; | liabilities are set down at a quarter of [ a million sterling. Other failures: are I apprehended in London and the. pn> | vinces, and an uneasy feeling prevails | in mercantile circles. •: fi : ; * | Parliamentary Election. | The election took place to-day at | Manchester, of a member of the House j of Commons in the room of Mr Hugh j Birley, deceased. .Mr HoldsVfOrthJa { Conservative, was placed' at the head j of thd poll, defeating the Radical fain- j didate by an immense - ; majority; - Mr ! Parkfiurst, Liberal, had arintfunrad his j candidature, but at the last moment { I abstained from going to the.p011.... * i The French in Madagascar. - tu- I The latest intelligence.fromMada gascar is to the effect, that the ,>Hovafl > are making active preparations for the ! [renewal of hostilities. The French forces are stated to be numerically weak, and their position somewhat pre- ; carious. . ft i

A Denial.

Boies, Oct. 4. A report current yesterday that the Pope was seriously ill is now proved to have been unfounded. It is announced from the Vatican that his Holiness is in good health.

AUSTRALI A tf.

[REUTER’S TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT. ] The Melbourne Cup. Melbourne, Yesterday. . Rubina has been scratched for the Melbourne Cup. Dismissed i The Government decided to dispense with the services of Mr T. Bolan, In spector-General of the Education De partment, who was the petitioner la; a recent divorce case, in which the jury were unable to agree upon a verdict. It is-probable that Mr Bolan will re ceive a pension. The’Frisco Mail . Sydney, Sailed, this afternoon—P.M.&;-|#ity of Sydney, for San Francisco, via Auck land. She takes Lyojooo specie from this port, ... - • ■ .

Aquatic. : A sculling match has been arranged between the well-known oarsmen Trickett and Rush, for Ladb a-side.

[Received Oot. 5, 2.30 p.m.] , I Shipping. ‘1 \ Melbourne, To-d»y.

Arrived, this morning Orient ! steamer John Elder, frQtn Plymouth (August 25th).

Received Oct. 5,12.30 p.m.] The Betting Market, Melbourne,: To-day.

The latest betting on the Derby is as follows; —6 to 4 againt Archie; 5- to 1 Martini Henry; 6to 1 Off Color. The betting on the Melbourne Clip, is stag nant. For the Caulfield Cup, to be run on the 20th inst., Footstep and Yately are each at 100 to 8.

TELEGRAMS.

[PKK PRESS ASSOCIATION.] ' . a- Found Dead- - Auckland, To-day. Thomas Miller, who arrived in the colony by the British King, was found dead in the yard of the Blue Post Dining room this morning. He had been drinking. Supreme Court. ~ The charge. of wilful , destruction of property against Richards is now pro ceeding at the Supremo Court. An Embezzling Case. .1 . ISew Plymouth, To-day. The case of Boswell, charged with ste*!-. ing a cheque from the Lighter Cq., ocoupying the Court, A Vessel From Hogie. Dunedin, To-day. The Rotorua yesterday spoke off Aka roa, tha.ship Waikato, bound north. The West Harbor Clerk. In Newton’s case the defence is that he suffered from temporary mental aberra tion, induced by a long standing disease.

THE ASHBURTON GOARDIAN, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1883.



Solni&aes o’ XSielaadßaels. D° pMlkstic -tat te r n depot. MRS "dodge, Dressmaker TA3SC&EI> ST. (opposite thS Arcade), Begs to intimate to the Ladies of Ashbur ton apdr- poighbpurhood that she has WinV» D&ss 'Materials that can be dis posed of exceedingly cheap.



Dresses and Underclothing made . - f. at the shortest notice.



Registry Office for Domestic Servants. >V; ’•; ■/. 8 320



Special Bargains. gjaHJSG OFF, MUST BE SOLD. Drawing-room Suites in splendid Vel vet, walnut side-board with marble , in all patterns of walnut, Bml Leather Dining-room Suites, in l S mahpa»ay, and side-boards to match



Sret7#taw of Furniture. Uteneilijof every iind for House Furnishing. Host be sold, as I. want to CLEAR OFF all my J large and varied Stock. JPdfiit Meech, i: TTf BE W ABE HO USE, u*' SHHUHlifillii



Wanted Wee Silted Loonies. Scotch Concert. WANTED Known—TO LET, that very conveniently situated COT TAGE in Burnett street, lately occupied by Thomas Dudson. Only three minute?’ walk to any part of the town. ALBERT ROBERTS, 9 629 W st street, Ashburton. WT ANTED 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. 7600



T.fywfl of t3lo Free. Scotch Concert. WANTED Known—That in conse quence of the rapid increase of business, John Moi-on, 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 £1 per month, or according to arrangement. 1344



Jenny's Bawbee. Town Hall, 18th October Special Advertisements. STOP THAT. COUGH! DON'T DELAY.—How can you stop it? Where is the Remedy. Bonnington’s PECTORAL OXYMEL OP CARRA GEEN or IRISH MOSS (registered), can produce more evidence of real merit than any other article for the purpose. Sold everywhere. —Q, Bonkinqton, Christchurch. ,



A N DEE WES BROS. Are now selling everything at a n GREAT SACRIFICE, For Cash. 77



/THREAT CLEARING SALE. FOR ONE MONTH ONLY, Commencing Saturday, August 18th. STATIONER 1, FANCY GOODS, TOYS, Etc. A GREAT REDUCTION IN THE PRICES OF ALL OUR GOODS. An Inspection Solicited. Andrewes Bros., BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, 4a, East street South Ashburton. nls



Diinant and Coe, ARE Now Showing their first parcels of SUMMER GOODS, Comprising, Trimmed and UuntrimmedHats, Laces, Prints, Plain and Fancy Sateens, Galeteas, Dresstuffs, Mens’ and Boys Clothing, Shirts Also, A splendid assortment of Mens’, Ladies’, and Childrens’ Boots and Shoes. All goods marked in plain figures, and offered at prices to compete with any house in Christchurch or Dunedin. VIOTORIA HOUSE, Lower end East street, DIMANT AND COE, Ready Money Drapers, Clothiers, etc. 9528 J The Laird o’ Cockpen. Town h*ii.



THE NEW ZEALAND GRAIN AGENCY AND MERCAN TILE COMPANY, LIMITED, JJ AYE FOR SALE A VERY COMPLETE Threshing Plant, By Ransome—almost equal to new, and for which terms are specially easy. Also, SEED OATS AND BARLEY RYE GRASS NEW CLOVER SEEDS WOOLSACKS, Etc., Etc, All at lowest current rates. Wm. HORNE, 12 au , Agent.



New* Songsters—New Songs. THE NEW ZEALAND 0 lotting 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 large and increased trade has en abled the Proprietary to offer their cus tomers still further advantages than hitherto, and «. THIS SEASON’S GOODS, upon inspection, will be found CHEAPER THAN EVER. ggg*. A SINGLE GARMENT „ AX WHOLESALE PBIOB. SHIRTS, HATS, HOSIERY, and every requisite at Wholesale Prices. Nineteen Branches now open in New Zealand.. Agents for the Unrivalled iWERTHEIM SEWING MACHINES



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 & FASHION HOUSE, Christchurch.



The splendid stockof General Drapery in all departments has been purchased by B. 0. Brown and 00., 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 a Dress Parcel, contains — Worth ] £ s. d. 1 dress piece (12 yds) any shade, French costume cloth ... 0 18 6 1-J good velveteen to match dress 0-5 6 3 yds silesia, for linings ... 0 I 10 2 doz new oxydised buttons, to match ... 0 1 6 I 1 pair warm lined fur-top spring cuff gloves 0 2 6



fl 9 10 OuriNo. 2,30 a household parcel, con talus— _ Worth 1 pair good • medium size blan kets ... ... # ••• ... 10 0 1 good honeycomb quilt 0 12 6 8 yds good wincey 0 5 0 1 pair good strong corsets, any size ,*i' 0 ® 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 10a, contains — Worth 1 pair large size good witney blankets 1 10 6



1 nice large size good honeycomb quilt ... ... 014 6 X 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 oahco, heavy make 0 13 0 24 yds good strong brown or grey wincey ... 0 14 0 6 yds tartan plaid ... ... 06 6 6 yds good brown holland ... 0 4 6 12 yds hemp carpet, dark stripe. 0 7 0 6 pair Girls’ or Women’s warm winter hose ... 0 7 6 4 large unbleached Turkish towels ... 0 4 9



£3 15 3 Our No. |7, mourning parcel for £2 10a, contains — Worth 10 yds good black French cash mere . ... 1 6 2 yds 4x4 celebrated rainproof crape 0 9 6 1 good black alpaca or sateen skirt 0 14 6 2 pairs Ladies’ black hose ... 0 3 0 1 pair Ladies’ two-botton 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 mil size white honeycomb or toilet quilt ... 0 14 1 choice pattern wool tabieoover 0 15 2 white Turkish bath towels ...0 3 6 white or unbleached honey-



comb towels ... ... ... 0 4 2 white antimacassars ... ... 0 2 2 white toilet covers ... ... 0 4 6 yds linen check glass cloth ...0 6 1 superior white linen tablecloth 0 11



£llls 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 6 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 I Ladies’ handsome mantle ... 217 6 1 Ladies’ beautiful real sable muff



and collarette 4 10 0 1 Ladies’ quilted satin skirt ... 1 0 0 1 fashionable tweed ulster, in leading shades 1 10 0



£9 17 6 A problem whereby Ladies may stay at home and order their drapery in perfect confidence. Just try one parcel and sea what you will save.



Remember —Cash returned at one 3 for any article returned in good condition. Samples post free on application to any part of New Zealand. In ordering any of these parcels, it is sufficient to quote number and name of parcel only. P. 0.0. made payable to JO, BROWN & CO.,



Fashion House, Christchurch. 1362



Special Advertisements. Siller-tongusA Lassies. Qc*- 18



F YOU WANT GOOD AND STRONG FURNITURE, GO TO IP DAVIS’S JHEAP FURNITURE AND BED DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. fNVERY article Sold at Christchurch Id Prices and g.nranteed bos. of material and workmanship.



FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FPKNIBHED



Gorged Livers, Bilious conditions, consti pation, piles, dyspepsia, headache, cured.by “ Wells’ May Apple Pills.!’ 5d and is boxes at druggists. ■ Moses, Moss and Co., Sydney General Agents for Australasia. a



In Bankruptcy. IN the District Court of Ashburton,, holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, the several Acts amending the same, aud pf . the bankruptcy of JAMBS FORE MAN, of Ashburton, laborer, § debtor. This is to notify that James Foreman*.: of Ashburton, laborer, has this. day.filed in the above honorable Court a declaration. that he is unable to meet his engagements. \ with his creditors. The first meeting of / I creditors will be held at the District Court* house, Ashburton, on THURSDAY, the 11th day of October, 1883. f Dated this Bth day of October, 1883.-. s i f. - W. MARTIN, OJerk of the Court Gbkald D. Branson, :u j * itt' Solicitor for the debtor. _ 10 862 Back Same again for Twa Boon*