SHIPPING.

•OET OF LYTTELTON. Arrived. Yesterday. Wanaka, s.s., from Port Chalmers and Akaroa. . Manapouri, b.b., from Auckland, via ■way porta. Sailed. Yesterday. . Maoapouri, b. 8., for Southern ports. Wanaka, 8.8., for North. Warrior, barque, for Oamaru. OrQwaiti,s.a., for Westport. SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. Auckland, Yesterday. Arrived —Waihora, from Sydney. Wellington, Yesterday. Arriyed Tut and Go-Ahead, from Wanganui. • Sailed —Go-Ahead, for Lyttelton and Dunedin; Kiwi, for Napier and Bast Coast. i- Nelson, Yesterday. Arrived—Seatoller, barque, from Lon don. Tjmaru, Yesterday. Sailed—Waitaki, for Dunedin ; Fawn, for Sydney ; Reward, for Nelson ; Suva, for. Port Chalmers.- ■

COMMERCIAL.

Ashburton Guardian Office, Wednesday afternoon. The New. Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited (per Mr E. G. Stave ley, auctioneer), report on Ashburton market under date 21st inst, The supplies of all stock to hand were very limited, and the attendance smaller than usual. Throughout the day business was quiet, very few lots pro voking anything like brisk competition. Sheep: Fat merino Wethers brought up to 9s 3d ; mixed crossbreds,lls s to 16s ; wethers, 16s 8d ; aged merino ewes in lamb, 3s 6d and 4s od ; first cross hoggetts, us lod. Cattje ; Hasdly any• really good beef was brought forward; what there was sold readily, enough, but for meditim and inferior lots trade was very lan guid. Stores were difficult to quit at any price. Fat cows, prime quality, brought up to L 7 17s fid; second rate heifers, L 5 12s 6d; cows in ptbfit and springers made L 3 15s, L 4 7s fid and L 6 17s fid; yea 1 lings brought 16s. There were no lines of good saleable store cattle yarded. ■

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES Friday, August 24. Robert Wilkin and Co., at the Dundas Homestead Stock, Implements, &c. Tuesday, August 28. Matson, Cox and Co., at the Tinwald Yards—-Stock. AMUSEMENTS, &c Friday, August 24. Patton’s Hotel, Methven—Re Ploughing Match. Friday, August 31. MethyQD Schoolroom Amateur Dra matic Performance, &c.

MAIL NOTICES.

TVTuila close at the Ashburton Post Office as follows ‘ '

For' Christchurch and North at 6 a. m. 10.30 ada; and 6 p.m.,-daily.. ' ForGhertseyßakaia,*&o., at 10.30 Am. and 6 p.mi daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, and Geraldine, at 10 a.m. daily. For Temuka, at 6 Am. and 10 &m., daily. For Tima-m and South, at 6 Am., 10 cm., and 430 p.m., daily. For Greenstreet and Ashburton Forks, nm Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 3.30 p.m. For Mount Somers, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, at 6 Am. and 430 p.m. For Mayfield, on Tuesdays and Satur days,* at 6 a.m. For Ashtca, Waterton and Longbeach, at 43op.m. daily. For Memington, on Mondays, Wednes days, and Fndays, At 430 p. m. For Wakanui, Elgin, Seaview, Seafield, and Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at 6.’80 Am. For Newlands, on Tuesdays and Fri days at 10.30 Am.

Mail, arrive at the Ashburton Post •Mice—

From Christchurch and Rakaia at 10.15 a,m., 4.35 p.m-, and,7.20 p.m. From Chertsey, &c. at 10.15 a.m. and 436 p.m- daily. From Dunedin and intermediate places at 6.30 p.m. daily. t 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 10.6 a.m. and 8.15 p.m. From Mayfield, on Tuesdays and Satur days, at 10.5 a.m. From Ashton, Waterton, and Long beachatlO a.m. daily. From Elgin, Wakanui, Seafield, and |Cyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sat nrdays; at 4 p.m. From Newlands, on Tuesdays and Fri days, at 9.30 a.m. Froth Plemington on Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Saturdays, at 10 a. m.

TRAVELLERS’ GUIDE.

Trains Leave Ashburton fob Chbist :■ church and intermediate stations at 7.10 a.m-, 10.55 aan., and (Express) 5.37 p.m.

Trains Leave Ashburton for Timabu 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), 435 p.m., and 7.15 p.m. Trains Arrive at Ashburton from Timaru an® South at 10.40 a.m,, 5.27 p.m. (Express), and 8 p.m.

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The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 1883. A New Legislative Capital.

If Mr Bathgate had given previous evidence that he is possessed of the slightest grain of humor, we should have been justified in considering that the motion he brought forward on Friday last was intended as a huge joke. But absolutely ridiculous as the suggestion was, there is no reason to believe that it was not promulgated in all seriousness. Experience has taught us to expect that the question of the advisability of removing the seat of Government from Wellington will be discussed at some time during every session, and we are far from saying that sound argument could not be used in favor of a change being made. The great objection, however, is on the score of the expense which would be in curred in altering the present state of things, and the House appears to have made up its mind that this is insuper able, and has consequently always sum marily dismissed the matter as imprac ticable. The member for Roslyn is nothing if not original: precedent is a word that has no meaning for him, but he fairly surpassed himself in this in stance. Probably the only other mem ber of the Legislature to whom sud;h a notion could have occurred is Ihe Hon Mr Chamberlin, who may be considered as the prototype of Mr Bathgate in the Upper House. Each of these gentlemen has much in com mon. Both are, no doubt, actuated by the best intentions, but they are/ continually bringing forward motions that only serve to excite the risibility I of their fellow members. While the.

one takes a kindly interest in the wel fare of youthful votaries of the narcotic weed and asks for statistics in connec tion with barmaids, the other tries to hasten the arrival of the millennium by introducing measures to abolish debt. It was therefore not expected that any thing practical could be suggested by Mr Bathgate, but even those who knew him best must have been aston ished at the absurdity of his latest fad. What the member for Roslyn advo cated was that the Government should purchase 2,000 acres of land at some place on the main trunk line of railway in the Middle Island, within an easy distance of a centre of population. Here might be formed a sort of Legislative Paradise, where the representatives of the people could do their work without being disturbed, and be able to take their ease in parks and gardens laid out for the purpose. Another advantage foreseen by Mr Bathgate, should his Utopian dream be 'realised, would be that members could leave their Parliamentary duties on Friday night for their homes, re turning on Tuesday, thus being able to transact any private business they might desire. Of course this would only apply to the South Island repre sentatives, but the fact that the North ern members are in a minority is suffi cient for Mr Bathgate to consider that their convenience is a matter of little moment. As to the expense to be incurred in carrying out this altera tion, that is treated in a light and airy way characteristic of those politi cians who see no difficulty in bringing to a satisfactory conclusion any idea they may take it into their heads to bring forward, A vote of 00,000 is deemed to be sufficient for the pur chase of the land and the erection r of offices, while it is estimated that building sections for forming a Go vernment township might be sold so as to secure half a million of profit. It would be idle to enquire how Mr Bathgate arrived at these figures, as a man of his poetical temperament is not likely to be bound down by the ordi nary rules that govern the practical financier. Warming with his subject, this enthusiastic member proceeded to point out the dangers that threatened Wellington on • account of that city being on the coast, should a hostile fleet come to our shores. Terrible as such a calamity would be, we do not think that the prospect of the possibility of such an occurrence as that imagined by the member for Roslyn is sufficient for the colony to remove the legislators to some inland nook, sheltered by earthworks, which in the piping times of peace could be used as recreation grounds for the people, and should trouble arise would serve as entrench ments for a defending force of Armed Constabulary, And yet, ludicrous as the motion was, we find that it was only rejected by a ma jority of four votes. The discussion was so short that it is impossible to say what motives actuated most of those who agreed with Mr Bathgate. It would be a poor compliment to their intelligence to suppose that they be lieved that such an idea was in any way practical. Mr Thomson’s reason for giving it support appears to have been a dislike to Wellington, because he could not obtain enough fresh air to cool his heated brain after under going so much heavy toil, while Mr MoNTGOMERYfrankIy said that he would vote in favor ot the proposal simply be cause he thought that members on the Opposition side of the House should support one another. This we take to mean that the member for Roslyn’s eccentricities must be pandered to because he represents a vote, and for this reason any motion of his will be supported no matter how absurd it may be. That the discussion was a waste of time will generally be con ceded, but at least it shows us that party feeling, as it is understood by the member for Akaroa, is quite sufficient to induce the Opposition to support a motion that their opinions condemn.

The wrestling match between Robert son and Strong for Caledonian Society’s Championship his been fixed for the 29th September. The barque Gazelle which recently drifted up the harbor and went ashore off Kauri Point during the late N.E. gale, has beer* successfully floated and towed down to Freeman’s Bay by the Custom’s launch and anchored.

The opening of the railway to Wins combe, a distance of some seven and a half miles on the Fairlie Creek extension, takes place to-day, and will be celebr ited in due form. The extension will give ac cess by rail to one of the finest agricul tural districts in the colony. The following is an extract from a let ter dated London, 11th July, 1383, writ ten by Mr John Reid, of Elderslie, Oamaru :—“ The Fenstanton arrived with her cargo of mutton in splendid order. I got a number of gentlemen to go down with me to the Docks, and we ins tected the machinery and meat in the Chambers. My friends were both amazed and de lighted with the simplicity of the whole affair. The sheep looked beautiful in the hold, all lying stacked up in their white calico bags with a slight coating of snow over them. I got one of my own and had the bag stripped off. It looked as if it had been killed only the day before. They are selling rapidly 500 to a 1,000 each morning at Smithfield at 6£d per ib. The meat salesmen there, with whom I have had several conversations, tell me that it is the finest mutton which ever came to the London market; that they would bo very glad if they could depend on regular-auppliea, so that they might make contracts with public institutions and othqt large consumers; but at pre sent th/jy cannot make such contracts, owing to the intermittent nature of the supplies. I informed them that our cap abilities of producing that article were very/ very great, but we could not get ships to take it away, then, whenever that difficulty was overcome, and plenty of vessels fitted with refrigerating ma cainery, we could send them large and regular supplies. I am convinced that this trade is now completely assured, and that it will develops into large propor tions.” Mr W. Y. Jackson, the late Chairman of the Wellington Harbor Board, also writes as follows:—‘ : I saw Mr Larkworthy, who told me that a firm at Birmingham had patented an improve ment in machinery for refrigerating pur poses, so that it can bo worked for less than half the cost of that on the old prin ciple, The new machinery will take only half the room and use about half the quantity of fuel, and have power enough to freeze double the quantity of mutton or beef, consequently the charges for freight will be considerably reduced. An order has been given to apply new ma chinery to one of the New Zealand Ship ping Company’s vessels, and it is expected that it will be fixed in two months’ time. This should be interesting news to the colony at large, and prove of great bene fit to New Zealand.”

The matron of the hospital desires to thank Miss Bishop for a contribution of books and linen. Further presents of this kind will be very acceptable, At a public meeting held at Picton on Monday re frozen meat resolutions were passed favorable to supporting a local Freezing Company, and also requesting the Government to provide additional wharf accommodation at Picton. The Freezing Company is now fairly estab lished, and settlers are preparing for shipment per Lady Jocelyn from Wel lington nexn trip. We understand that Mr J. Davis ; of tjie Canterbury Linseed Oil and Fibre Company, is meeting with considerable success in his canvassing of the Ashbur ton district. He held a meeting at Flemington on Saturday, and there was a good attendance of farmers and others .interested. Mr Davis explained the nature of the industry, and those present were satisfactorily impressed as to the value of the enterprise. There is a pros pect of a large number of shares being taken by setters in the Flemington and Longbeach districts. A meeting of the Committee of the Ashburton Poultry Pigeon and Canary Association was held in Mr Poyntz’s office last evening, Mr S. Saunders occu pying the chair. From the accounts it appears that the recent show did not pay expenses, and the Society has at present a decided balance on the wrong side. It was mooted that an entertainment should be given for the benefit of the Associa tion, and if the affair is taken up with spirit there is no reason why it should not be a success. The other business transacted was of a purely routine charac ter.

The following important communica tion was laid before the Auckland Harbor Board yesterday afternoon : —“Auckland, Aug. 17. tdr, —With this letter 1 submit a plan of the suburbs of Auckland, showing both sides of the harbor, with reclamation walls and embankment, from Shelly beach to Orakei basin, whereon it is proposed to construct the Main Southern Trunk Railway to connect with the pre sent line at Penrose 'Junction Embank ment. It is to be three chains in width, which would give ample room for two lines of railway and a carriage road to the junction with the Retnuera road, at a point near Mason’s Garden. Should your Board approve of this idea the Kngineer could be instructed to prepare the necesr sary correct plans and data for the Board's consideration. lam of opinion the Go vernment will assist to carry this out as soon as they require a better outlet through the tunnel for their large and in creasing traffic to the Waikato line, while the tunnel will still be used for the New market and Northern line. Should this scheme be carried into effect the harbor endowments would be greatly increased in value, and a large portion ef the land so reclaimed could be immediately and pro fitably utilised. T. Morrin.” The letter was referred to the Works and Tariff Committee.

A certificated mistress is required for the Elgin school. Notification concerning the bankruptcy estate of William Ferguson and John Leckey appears in this issue. Temperance clergymen, lawyers, ladies, and doctors use Hop Bitters, as they do not intoxi cate, but restore brain ani nerve waste. Advt.] 9 The shop bearing the cognomen of Mont gomery’s corner has been taken by Mr H.’ M. Jones, where he intends to carry on his busi ness as stationer, bookseller, etc., combined with the music agency of Messrs Milner and Thompson, on an extensive scale. In conse quence of this action, Mr Jones advertises for tenders for re-erecting shop fittings, and also intimates being prepared to lease his premises in Baring square. 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 £lO ros, warranted ; Good Bed-room Suites, remark ably low; Drawing-room: Fancy Walnut Tables, Japanese Tables, a splendid Inlaid Walnut Sideboard, Marble Slab, with Plate Glass back, to be sold cheap. Iron Bed steads, Crockery-ware, and every requisite for house furnishing etc. Funerals conducted on the cheapest scale. . Practical workmen kept in all its branches. Agent for the cele brated Venetian Blind Makers, Dunedin. Carvings and Turnery of every kind. All kinds of furniture exchanged and highest price given for furniture. Note the address—Next Bullock’s Arc-'de, Ashburton.

SPORTING.

HAWKE’S BAY SPRING MEETING.

The following are the weights for the Jockey Club’s Spring Meeting : Hurdle Handicap ; two miles; 75 sovs—Lone Hand, list 101 b , Loch Lo mond, list 71b ; Reformer, 10st 121 b ; Ngata, 10st 71b ; Wild Dayrell, 10st 51b ; A.G. . 10st ; Lady Bab, 10st ; Scud, lOst ; Doubtful, 9st 121 b ; Heretaunga, 9st 121 b; Fear Not, 9st 121 b ; Julia (late Calamity), 9st 121 b ; Waiwaituka, 9st 101 b ; Pasture, 9st 71b. Spring Handicap ; 200 sovs; one a half miles—Mischief, 9st 41b ; Foul Play, 9st 21b ;Tim Whiffler, Bst 111 b ; Leonora, Bst 101 b; Leonata, Bst 3lb; Kalo, 7»tl01b; Kingask, 7st 81b ; The Laird, 7st 81b; Lord of the Isles, 7st 61b ;Bad Times, 7st 51b ; Lone Hand, 7st 51b ; Yankee, 7st 41b ; Mavis, 7st 41b ; Briar, 7st 31b ; Ran gipo, 7st lib ; Oberon, 6st 111 b ; Carmen, 6st lOib ; Scud, 6st 71b ; Margery, 6st 51b ; Flora McDonald, 6st 51b. Flying Handicap ; 100 sovs; three quarters of a mile —Mischief, 9st 7lb ; Fcul Play, 9st 51b; Leonora, Bst 101 b ; Kalo, Bst; Kingask, 7st lOib ; Rubina, 7at 71b ; Yankee, 7st 71b ; Radames, 7st 51b ; Mavis, 7at 41b ; Briar, 7st 31b; Jacob, 7st 31b ; Rangipo, 7st 11b ; Waiwaitika, 7st; Kuni, 7st; Oberon, 6st 111 b ; Car men, 6st 101 b , Scud, 6st 81b ; lona, 6st

81b ; Margery, 6s f - 71b ; Flora McDonald, 6st 71b.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Melbourne, August 16,

The City of Agra, from London, had a most perilous voyage. Most of the pas sengers lost severely by the accident. The weather is very wet and stormy. At Laylesford a reservoir burst, and some houses were completely swamped. The Government intend to apply the princip es of the Railway Management Bill to the Civil Service.

Sydney, August 16.

It is the intention of the Government to amend the law of libel, so as to prevent persons bringing speculative actions and obtaining heavy damages against con scientious journals. Nothing is now heard of the informers now aboard of the Nelson.

The appointment of Canon Barry to the see of Sydney, has excited a good deal of controversy, the low church party showing opposition to the appointment. Running an express train daily between Sydney and Melbourne in 24 hours com mences on Monday next. The steamer Catterthun, outward bound for China, went ashore on Lang’s Reef, near Watson’s Bay. She was waiting to take aboard Chinamen, when the tide caught her bow and took her on to Green Point, She is more damaged than at first was supposed.

Brisbane, August 16,

A telegram from Townsville reports the discovery of a new silver field, 40 miles from Ravenswood.

The ketch Marquis of Lome struck a rocknear (Jardwell,and sank in 15 minutes. It is believed the master and crew are saved. The vessel was insured in a New Zealand Company for LI,OOO. Sir Anthony Musgrave, the newly appointed Governor of Queensland, leaves England on September 1.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Tuesday, August 21. JURIES. On the motion of che Hon Mr Man- TEIX, the Juries Act Amendment Bill was discharged from the paper, and the peti tions of twenty-six dentists to be relieved from sitting on juries, with the report of the Petitions Committee on the same, were ordered to be printed in the jour nals. ALLEGED FORGERY AND UITERING. The Hon Mr Reynolds moved —-“That a Select Committee be appointed to inquire into the alleged case of forgery and utter ing by E. Ff. Ward jun., of a certain document or deed purporting to be signed by the late Dr INesbitt.” The Hon Mr Whitaker opposed the motion, as it was unusual to have Com mmittees to investigate and decide cases which had been already decided by the Law Courts. The motion was then negatived. - THE CRIMINAL CODE. This Bill was discharged from the Order Paper. RETRENCHMENT. The Hon Mr Reynolds moved —“That the expenditure on the Council ought to be reduced by at least L6OO. ” The ex penses of the Council, irrespective of honorarium, were L 3,200, whereas the Otago Provincial Council, with much greater business, was only L 909 a year. The Hon Colonel Brett showed that the expenses of the Council here were much less than in Victoria and in New South Wales. The motion was negatived by 27 votes to 5. THE OTAGO HARBOR BOARD BE-OONS3TTU TION BILL. The Bill was partly considered in Com mittee. The Council rose at 5 p. m.

HOUSE OP REPRESENTATIVES. Tuesday, August 21. The House met at 2.30., , • questions. Replying to questions, Ministers said : —That every possible effort was being made for the arrest of W. Dale, who re cently absconded from Taranaki, but as yet they had no definite information as to his whereabouts.—That the Government did not consider it had any power to re fuse authority to use the totalisator at race meetings. The Act was mandatory in its terms —That in contracts the Go vernment made a distinction between articles manufactured in the colony and those which could only be obtained by importation, thereby enabling manufac turers who are not importers to tender for colonial made articles.—That the Wai papa Point light would be completed in about two months, and it would take longer than that to obtain and fix a bell buoy coated with luminous white paint That the Government had already given encouragement for the cultivation of mul berry trees and silk culture, but they had not been able to see their way to adopt any proposal yet made for the purpose of cultivating the tea industry. Any fresh proposals, based on more reasonable principles, would have the attention of the Government. —That restrictions had been removed since 31st March last to the alienation of Maori lands, which restric tions were contained in or endorsed upon the grants to the Maoris. —That the Go vernment could afford no facilities this session for passing the Railway and other Employees Bill. During the recess they hoped to prepare a measure which woul i meet the requirements of the case.—That the Government would give effect to the recommendation of the Public Petitions Committee re the widow of Major Withers, and a vote would appear on the Supple mentary Estimates. government business. The Hon Major Atkinson moved thai Government business take precedence to morrow and Wednesday following. Mr Montgomery said that the motion brought them face to face with one of two alternatives: either members were not prepared to do their duty, or if so then the place was so utterly inconvenient that it was quite impossible to do the business.

Mr J. W. Thomson said that there was an evident desire to close the session, not because the work was done, but simply because members could not afford to remain any longer. Mr Sheehan agreed in the opinion that this was a most inconvenient place for transacting the business of the colony, and to that was due the ’ impatience of members to remain any longer. The question of changing the place of meeting would be brought up in a fuller House in a few days. Mr Seddon and Mr Fish opposed the motion.

Sir George Grey thought this closing of the session as proposed was a wrong proceeding. Private members had been enabled to do nothing. ! He had one measure put on the Order Paper-at the opening of the session, and now it was at the end.

Mr Macandbew thought the proposal a very dangerous one in principle. The Hon Major Atkinson said that if private members chose they might remain as long as they pleased after the Govern ment business was done. The fact was that they had got into the habit of at tempting to do in three months what pro perly done would take six. What the Government proposed doing was perfectly reasonable. They thought that all that was necessary for the real good of the country could be done in a fortnight, but it lay with the House to say whether it concurred in that opinion or *not. He would take an early opportunity for stating what measures the Government proposed to drop. The House divided—Ayes, 47 ; noes, 27. NATIVE LAND BIEL AMENDMENT BILL. On the motion for going into Com mittee on the Native Land Amendment Bill, Mr Moss and Mr J. W. Thomson ob jected to the Bill. The debate was interrupted by the 5.30 adjournment.

EVENING SITTING,

The House resumed at 7.30.

Mr Sheehan resumed the debate on the motion for going into Committee on the Native Land Act Amendment Bill. He traced the progress of the native land legislation from 1840. The Act of 1865 was, in his opinion, by far the fairest ever brought into operation. The Bill now before them required many amendments. That fact was recognised by the Native Minister when he talked about the possi bility of the pre-emptive right being re sorted to next year. The people in the North did not want a measure of this kind. They wanted to be enabled to develop the country in their »wu way 1 he effect of the Bill would be to shut up the North Island from settlement. The .time had come when the natives might fairly be allowed to deal with their lands in their own way. This Bill intensified the Native Department. It intensified personal government and perpetrated a number of evils they had hoped long since to have broight to an end. Unless the Native Minister was satisfied with the nature of every transaction that trans action could not go on. r ihe Bill did not bear evidence of that careful thought refuted to distinguish the Native Minis ter. It was evidently begotten from a variety of newspaper reports, reports in which there was no truth, and which were framed for nefarious purposes, one of which was the framing of this Bill,

The native lands were being bought up all over the colony by bond fide settlers, and many of these transactions were now pending, and if this Bill passed into law it would do these parties great injustice. The Bill put enormous power into the hands of the Minister, and thus exposed he would be subject t« a great deal of em barrassment with his friends.

Mr Fish saw no reason for voting against the Bill because it might require amendment in the future, tie was in favor of a resumption of the pre-emptive right. At present, however, he looked upon such proposal as impolitic, as the Govern- * ment had not the money, and before such a responsibility could be faced they would be forced to raise an additions loan. - This Bill was an honest attempt at honest legislation, arising from illegal transac- - tions., Mr Smith opposed the Bill.

Mr Taiaroa said the Bill placed far too much power in the hands of the Govern ment. If the Government would be con tent to . remain as trustee or guardian for both parties, and allow roads to be opened up; he would say it waS a good Bill. He acquiesced iu the clause exclud ing lawyers. Mr Macandbew thought the Bill pro posed to put far too much power iu .the hands of the Government of .the day. He saw no reason why these lands should not be administered by a Board of Natives. _ Mr Stevens moved that the'Bill-be' committed that day six months. Mr Turnbull said the effect of the ißill now before them would be to enable the friends of the Government to swallow up the land, instead of excluding the lawyers. He was opposed to a white landed aristocracy, and he was equally ; so to a black landed aristocracy. Mr Hobbs approved of the Bill, and contended that it would not have the effect of looking up the laud. He objected, to pending transactions net .being .pro tected. In other respects the Bill wis a good one., , Mr Ivess supported the B»ll, and Mt ■Joyce spoke against it. Mr Stevens’s amendment was negatived oh a division by 52 to 8. , ' /r. The Hon Mr BiiYCE said he believed they had heard too much about the abuses perpetrated by Europeans, and tub about the • many fair and ’ honest trahe-* actions. He denied that there was any danger of the Government giving utidae preference to its friends. r / The House : went into Committee oh the Bill. . •• -iiJ; Clauses 1 to 4 passed.

On Clause 5, > .. ; The Hon Mr Bryce moved—“ That it be altered to read ‘ land hold by natives under their customs, usages, or any other title.’ ” —Adopted. The Hon Mr Bryce gave notice that be would move for its re committal on Thurs day to substitute the * following, fpr : clause 6 :—“lt shall not be lawful after the passing of this Act for any person to ne gotiate for the purchase; lease, exchange or occupation of any native land or any estate, right, title, or interest, therein until forty days after the title to’such land shall be deemed to have been ascer tained,' when (a) the time within'which A re-hearing may be applied for uhdor '.the Native Land Act 1880 ,shall have elapsed without any application haying, been made ; or (b) all shill have been refused, or(e) judgment ik given on a re-hearing. Forthwith, upon the title to any land being ascertained "as aforesaid, it shall be a dqty of the Ohjaf Judge of the Native Land Opart to cause notice to be given in the setting out that ibe title has heed so ascertained, together with the name'by which the land is known, and the day when dealings with such land will cease to be prohibited under the provisions of this Act.” Clause 7-

On the motion of the Hon Mr. BuYCE the following addition was made “ Na tive land in this and the next preceding section does not include land in respect of which a certificate of title or memorial of ownership has been ordered to be issued before the passing of this Act.” The remaining clauses passed without amendment, and progress was reported.

The Bill was ordered to be re-com mitted on Thursday.. v The House rose at 12. 40.

IN THE LOBBY.

[FKOM OOR PARLIAMENTARY CORRESPON DENT.]

Wellington, To-day.

A meeting of members representing North Canterbury, convened by.- Messrs Holmes and Wright, took place yesterday, to consider the representation, made by the Christchurch Chamber of Commerce on the subject of railway charges. Ten members were present, Mr Wright' being in the chair. After discussion' Messrs Holmes, Wright, Thomson, White, and Allwright were appointed a sub-committee to investigate the matter and interview the Minister of Public Works, and to ask for an equitable adjustment. Not content with the adverse. decision of . the House regarding Mr Bathgate’s re cent “ surprise ” motion lor tbe , removal of the seat of Government, a numbed,of the leading Opposition members have, put their heads together and have came to a determination to renew jthe motion in a different form on the next opportunity. It is probable that the motion' will be moved by Mr Barron, should he y able to catch the Speaker’s eye first/when supply is next put up by the Treasurer, and if that opportunity is lost, it is diffi cult to say whether another will preaent ft self this session. On the last occasion Mr Bathgate’s peculiarly worded motion was lost by a narrow majority of four in a rather thin house. The voting showed In the majority of cases that mambers threw aside party considerations altogether, and reduced the struggle to the . narrow plat form of North Island v. South Island. It is therefore calculated that with tb» weight of the South Island Ministerialists thrown in favor of the Opposition, in such a contest in a full House, the political scales would weigh ‘ down in favor of the resolution to remove the seat of Govern ment to some site in the South Island, probably at or near Christchurch. 5 Fur ther development is expected in the course of a day or two.

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[bkctbr’s telegrams—COPYßlGHT.] Shipping. LONDOKi'Augfist 18. Arrived—Ship Loch Bredan, from Lyttelton (April 26th).

Religions Biots. . London, August 21. Continuous rioting, lasting many hours, has taken place between the Catholics and Protestants at Goat bridge Town, nine miles from Glasgow, and the centre of Lanarkshire mineral district. Many persods have been in jured on both sides. 5 Monetary and Commercial. London, August. 20. Consols have risen )i, and are now quoted at 100 New Zealand se curities unchanged. Adelaide wheat, ex store, remains at 48s; New Zealand i do. has fallen is. and is now quoted at 44s to 48s; Adelaide flour, ex store, 345. The tallow market* is without change. ~ , . The Hop Harvest, The accounts to hand from the hop districts are more favorable, the recent fine weather having effected great im* proveraent.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 1888.



PAPER FOR SALE 1b Large or Small Quantities. ANDREWES BROS., Booksellers and Stationers, East street South, Ashburton, 77 ; Pine Gold. FA AAA SHEEP to be Slaughtered to JujUl/U Me(a)t the Times.—Wanted i the public to know you can save 100 per sent, by dealing at the Ready-Money Meat Mabt, Bullock’s Arcade. Meat delivered to any part of the town when purchased, 8 211 i'IRBAT CLEARING SALE. FOR ONE MONTH ONLY, Commencing Saturday, August 18th. STATIONER!, FANCY GOODS, TOYS, Etc, A GREAT REDUCTION •,:■ f | £ -', ", IN THE PRICES OF* ALL OUR GOODS. • i ■ An Ihsfkction, Solicited. Andrewes Bros., BOOKSELLERS, -STATIONERS, &c., gi«T sxjtKßX South Ashbubxon. nls



Wanted WANTED— To BUY 25 Ashburton Saleyards Company SHARKS. Apply to Matson, Cox and Co. 8 380 WANTED— TENDERS for removal and re-erecting shop fittings and signboard. Apply at once, H. M. Jones. 8-378 WANTED KNOWN —Two Ladies would find a comfortable resi dence, with use of piano.—Mrs Cf. EL Thompson. Tancred street, near Arcade. JL443 WANTED, for Elgin School, a Certi ficated MISTRESS, to commence duties on the Isd October. Applications and testimonials to 'be forwarded on or before the sth September to John Cochrane, Chairman of Committee. 8 381 WANTED KNOWN—That Robert Elston, Burnett street, Ashbur ton, having procured the newest appara tus, is prepared te Sweep Cfiimneya 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 inspect the goods and secure genuine bargains. No sham ; must be sold; and as I am willing to give a chance to participate in the advantage received by me, an early call is invited to John Meech’s Cheap Furniture Mart, Burnett i street. Roll up at once and secure bar | gains.— John Meech. 8 287 W ANTED <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 Olubs, etc. Dan Lea is always at his post to give lesions in Boxing, lessons £1 per month, or according to arrangement. 1344



WANTED Known—That in conse quence of the rapid increase of business, John Moison, 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 beat work and fit, combined with neatness and style, he intends even to make greater exertions in'the future. Fowler’s Build ings, Tancred street (opposite Arcade), Ashburton. 7 207 Special Advertisements. THE HEW ZEALAND GRAIN AGENCY AND MERCANTILE COMPANY, LIMITED, HAVE FOR SALE, ON EASY TERMS OP PAYMENT a Complete Threshing Plant, By Bansome, including & h p ENGINE COMBINE ELEVATOR. The above has only threshed about 70,000 bushels, and is almost EQUAL TO NEW. ■■ ; r - Wm. HORNE, Agent, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. 12 an 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 beat qualities and newest Designs in COLONIAL, SCOTCH, BRITISH, AND



CONTINENTAL TWEEDS. The large and increased trade has en abled the Proprietary to offer their cus tomers still further advantages than hitherto, and THIS SEASON’S. GOODS, upon inspection, will be found CHEAPER THAN EVER. A SINGLE GARMENT AT WHOLESALE PBICE. SHIRTS, HATS, HOSIERY, and every requisite at Wholesale Prices. Nineteen Branches now open in New Zealand. Agents for the Unrivalled WERTHEIM SEWING MACHINES Ashburton Branch : EAST STREET, Relief prom cough in five MINUTES. Bonnington’s Pec toral Oxvmbl 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 Chemistg throughout the Province. Sold everywhere.— George Bonninqton, Christchurch. THIS PAPER IS ON FILE ■And Advertising Contract* for 1 1t sod all other newspapers <» f the world can be made on the most favoratio terms at the IntsnsUonal Mtmptper Agency. H. P. HUBBARD, Proprietor, MW HATBH, COm, P.B.A. TabUihtr of the Kempaper and Directory of tbo world# t JUDICIOUS, DVERTISINCj »BHB - , iKEYSTOHEj SUCCESS.]



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 Percel System,” for the supply ard puachase of useful household drapery, thousands of parcels being for warded to the order of distant customers upon the distinct understanding that any article not proving satisfactory to the pur chaser, the money in all cases to be re turned. This system is now being intro duced by - E. C. Brown & Co., FASHION HOUSE, Christchurch.



The splendid stock of General Drapery in all departments has been purchased by E. 0. 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 geod 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 3-i 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 1 pair warm lined fur-top spring cuff gloves ... ... ... 0 2 6 £1 9 10 Our'tNo. 2,80 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 6 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 ydsailesia lining for same ... 0 2 0 2 doz choice buttons, to match ' dress ... ... ... ... 0 1 6 1 good warm Ladies’ tweed ulster 017 6 1 black quilted alpaca skirt ... 010 0 1 white or colored wool wrap ... 0 6 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 0 14 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 Oar 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-button choice black kid gloves 0 4 6 £ doz Ladies’ cambric handker chiefs, in fancy bos 0 5 6 £2 19 6 Our No. 8, furnishing parcel for £lO, contains— Worth 20 yds nice pattern good tapestry carpet ...350 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 10 0 1 full size white honeycomb or toilet quilt 0 14 0 1 choice pattern wool tablecover 0 16 6 2 white Turkish bath towels ... 0 3 0 6 white or unbleached honey comb towels 0 4.' 6 2 white antimacassars 0 2 0 2 white toilet covers 0 4 0 6 yds linen check glass cloth ... 0 6 0 1 superior white linen tablecloth 0 11 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 6 0 6 Ladies’ linen collars 0 3 0 6 Ladies’ linen handkerchiefs ... 0 5 6 3 pairs Ladies’nice hose... ... 0 4 6



£5 6 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 t weed ulster, in leading shades 1 10 0 £9 17 6 A problem whereby Ladies may stay at home and order their drapery in perfect confidence. Just try one parcel and see what you will save. Remember—Cash returned at once for any article returned in good condition. Samples post free on application to any part of New Zealand. In ordering any of these parcels, it is sufficient to quote number and name of parcel only. P. 0.0. made payable to E 0. BROWN & CO., Fashion House, Christchurch. 1362



Special Advertisements. P O R S A L E. Seed. Seed, SEED WHEAT—Hunter’s White. Prime Tuscan. SEED OATS—Canadian. Tartarian, first-class. Danish. KAIAPOI ISLAND POTATOES. CRUSHED OATS, First-class, Is. lOd. per bushel. JOSEPH CLARK, 265 Ashbu lon • id Tinwald. JgCONOMY, COMFORT, SAFETY. the Shag Point Coal Company, Limited, beg to inform the Public of Ash burton and neighboring district that their FAVORITE HOUSEHOLD COAL Is supplied by the principal local Dealers at prices to suit the times. Special rates for quantities of 4 tons and upwards. Be sure and ask your dealer for Shag Point Coal, The most economical and efficient Fuel in the market, being free from soot and live ashes and emitting a strong, steady and lasting heat. For terms apply to your Dealer or at P. 0., Box 213, Dunedin. N.B.—The price of every ton of Shag Point Coal sold is spent in the colony, and a large portion of it goes direct to the revenue. 7 149



JF YOU WANT GOOD AND STRONG FURNITURE, CHEAP FURNITURE AND BED DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. fpYERY article Sold at Christchurch Prices and 2 -iwanteed bes. of 'material and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED GO TO DAVIS’S



GL R. West and Co., MUSIC AND PIANOFORTE WAREHOUSEMEN, Princes street, Dunedin Have great pleasure in announcing that it is their intention to cater for the Music loving population of Ashburton in such a man Ter as has never before been at tempted. Messrs G. R. West & Co, are the Largest Direct Importers of PIANOS, ORGANS, HARMONIUMS, BRASS, WIND, AND STRINGED INSTRUMENTS In the Colony, and a large and varied stock of the above can always be found. Mr G. R. West, being at present in England, is shipping direct to Dunedin all the latest novelties in MUSIC ! MUSIC ! 1 MUSIC !! ! And the firm respectfully solicit a call from their friends, teachers, and the public in general to inspect their magnifi cent stock of Music, personally selected.