SHIPPING.

»ORT OP LYTTELTON. Sailed. Tester® ay. Island City, barque, for Newcastle. Orawaiti, s.s., for Qreymouth. Rotomahana, s.s., for Melbourne, via Southern ports. SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. wai*aaa<.r-. Auckland, Yesterday. ■ Arrived—Atlantic, from Rarotonga. Wellington, Yesterday. rAfliged—Rotorua,, from Picton, and Nelson; Suva, steamer, from Port Chal . men;. Wahaka, from the South; Go- Ahead, from Dunedin and Oamaru. • ' i Sailed—-Hoihow, for Port Chalmers; Wallace, for Nelson; Taiaroa, for Auck land; Rotorua, for the South. Greymouth, Yesterday. Sailed—Cleopatra, for Lyttelton.

COMMERCIAL.

Ashburton Guardian Office, vi Thursday aftemoen. The following is the Christchurch Com Ex change report for the week ending Thursday ::' fevening ) iand- instant: —Extreme dullness con tinues to pervade business in the grain trade, and prices are not altered from last week.; — Wheat; Good milling samples, 4s to 4s 2d per bushel; first-class Tuscan, id to 2d over these quotations; • second quality, 3s 3d to 3s gd; chick wheat,, as 3d to 2s 6d.—Oats ; Good stout milling, as to 2s id per bushel, 1.0. b. ; feed, is 9a to is lid per bushel— Barley: First-class malting, 4s 3d to 4s 6d per bushel; second quality malting and feed, 2s 4d to 3s $d. —Grass-shed: Good clean farmers’ samples, 3s 3d to 3s gd; machine dressed; 4s to 4s 3d ; cocksfoot, 4d to 4,V£d per lb.—Potatoes, 30s to 32s fid at country stations.—Cheese and a ,lOj£4 for the latter. ( The Sydney Markets. 'The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agents , Company, limited, * report of the Sydney markets, under date July 19, as fol lows:—Wool: We anticipate that very little > will occur from now until ‘ Shearing time, which will bring us to the com mencement of the August-September series of London wool sales, always a subject of interest to both] grower arid buyer, the tone of the opening sale pramises to be a matter of more orithattr usual curiosity here; as the local sales will ,be of yety considerable extent this season, and 4 ! fhe lohden reports,will, without doubt, have ;s 'airimportant influence upon values.—Sheep skins Market .unchanged.—Tallow : The rc a p6rt of he&vy stocks in London will doubtless bring about increased caution on the part of shippers; in the meantime we have no appre ciable alteration to" make in our last quotations. ..—Butter:.-The market shows no signs of im- J ‘ trfovritfeht,' aud it is difficult to eflect sales of i i Kew Zealand salt at any price.—Potatoes : —Tire-market continues • firm, with an upward

• tendency. ; We quote best quality, L 3 15s to •.(Li Aper tqiwOats ; Many enquiries have been made within the past week for feed quali ties, and for these we" quote, :—2s 3d to 2s 8d per busheL—Biari continues steady at 13d per jbnshel. at which price we placed 800 sacks ex , Rotomahana. ... .■

DAILY MEMORANDA.

auction sales ‘ ■ To-mokoow, • W Thoi. Bullock, at the Arcade, at •i 9 : 12 o’clock—fruit and forest Trees. ■ J « -/y •.; Tuesday, August 7. 'das. and Co., at the Ashburton Tarda—-Stock. .Wednesday, August 8. r v Ma»on. Cox and Co,, at the residence ' ‘ of Mr, Puddicombe, Moore street— »>i . furniture, &c. ; at 12 noon. _ 1 Thubsday, August 9. ' Matson, Cox, and Cp., at the farm of Mr John. Leahy, Ashburton forks—Live and Dead Stock ; at 12 noon, ui , August 24. Robert Wilkin and Co., at the Dundee Homestead Stock, Implements, &c. MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, &o Tins Evening. Oddfellows’ Hall—Rink Club Ball i at ‘ Fbiday, August 3. Second Meeting, Geraldine Coursing Club. Ashburton Poultry, Pigeon and Canary Association —Third Annual Show, Town SSL First day. Oddfellows’ Hall Ashburton Quadrille Assembly: at7.3op.m. , Monday, August 6. Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers, at 7 o’clock. Wednesday, August 15. Ashburton County Council —at Council Chambers: 11 a. m.

BIRTH.

Mcßae—On August Ist, at Burnett street, the wife of J. W. Mcßae, of a daughter.

DEATH.

Watts. —On the 2nd August, at Burnett street, Ashburton, Eliza Ellen, daughter of George and Ellen Watts, aged eight years.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 1883. The Murder of Carey.

The news that James Carey, the informer, had been assassinated could scarcely have surprised anyone, nor is it possible to conceive that the death of such a man will cause the slightest feeling of regret. That his evidence was mainly instrumental in bringing about the conviction of the participa tors in what may be regarded as the most atrocious crime of the century is undoubtedly true, but that testimony disclosed the fact that the informer himself was even a greater criminal than those against whom he bore wit ness. It was Carey’s cunning brain which devised the diabolical scheme of assassinating Lord Frederick Caven dish and Mr Burke, and the men who suffered the penalty of their crime upon the 'scaffold were simply tools in his hand. And yet by turning Queen’s evidence he was allowed to go free, and there was nothing to prevent him from mixing in the society of innocent men. However thankful we might be that the tragedy which was committed in Phccnix Park last year had been avenged, it was impossible to feel gratitude towards him who had disclosed the details of the plot. Carey was not actuated by any love to the State when he became an informer ; all that governed him in his action ,was a craven fear for his own life. We had been hearing a good deal about this wretched creature dur

ing the few weeks preceding his death. - The English Government evidently did not know what to do with him, and rumor promised that several countries were to be favored with his unwelcome presence. This colony was mentioned as a probable harbor of refuge, and the impulsive member for Dunedin Cen tral made the matter the subject of a question in the House. Of course it was impossible to prevent the informer landing on our shores if he so wished, undesirable as such an event would have been, but it is nevertheless satisfactory to know that this can not occur now. These conflicting reports as to Carey’s destination were probably made in order to put his former associates off the scent, but be himself must have known only too well the futility of such an attempt. _ He had been mixed up with secret societies for many years, was acquainted with their workings, and must have been aware that in whatever out-of-the-way corner of the earth he might go the avenger would be following in his foot steps. After all, the life ot abject fear that he would have had to lead, feeling certain that he would be assassinated some day, and yet never knowing when the blow would fall, must have made him recognise that even death was pre ferable to such an existence. Satisfac tion at the murder of a fellow creature, however contemptible he may be, is scarcely a Christian sentiment, but he must be either more or less than human who does not feel thankful that the world has been rid of such a monster as James Carey.

Another cable message has been re ceived frond Mr Kelsey. A meeting of shareholders in the Diamond Company is to be held to-day, after which the tele grams will be published. For Pioneer shares. L2G offered and L3O wanted; and for Kohinoor, LlO offered and Ll 5 wanted. On Tuesday night two men had to cross the Waimakariri at Kaiapoi, when their boat capsized. One man got ashore, but as the night was dark he did not look for the other. As the latter made no appear ance yesterday morning his mate reported the occurrence to the police, who dragged the river and recovered the body of the deceased, named William Wilson, well kni.wn in the district. There was a large number of people at the Town Hall last night when the prizes won at the rink tournament were distri buted. Mr Joseph Clark gave away the prizes, and in doing so complimented the skate.s on the improvement they showed. Kinking was kept up for several hours, and both onlookers and performers evi dently enjoyed themselves. The Club’s ball takes place this evening in the Odd fellows’ Hall. The entertainment given in the Odd fellows’ Hall last evening for the benefit of St. Stephen’s Church choir drew a very good audience, and the songs and read ings appeared to give satisfaction. The programme was a long and well varied one, and all the items were well rendered. The Rev. E. A. Scott occupied the chair, and at the conclusion thanked those pre sent for their attendance, and said that special credit for the success of the enter tainment was due to Mr W. Townshend, who had worked with commendable energy in getting it up. Kaikoura sheep farmers have received notice to immediately remove all rams from their flocks. The minimum penalty under the Act is LI per diem, and the maximum LlO per diem fo ■ each ram It is impossible to muster flocks now as the weather is very tempestuous, and the ranges partially covered with snow. Two months must elapse before flocks can be mustered. The minimum penalty in the smallest flock amounts to L 4.500. The working of the Sheep Act in this district is creating the utm.ist amount of dissatis faction throughout the county among all classes.

At a meeting of members of the West land Law Society on Tuesday evening to consider certain grievances of the profes sion against the Resident, Magistrate, Mr Stratford, it was unanimously resolved— “ That having carefully considered such complaints, the Socety finds Mr Strat ford habitually treats all members of the Bar while practising before him with the greatest discourtesy, and that his demean our on the Bench is frequently most insulting and irritating and embarrassing to them, and that the Minister be re quested to enquire into the matter.” A copy of the resolution will be forwarded to the Minister.

The charge of gold stealing against William Nassau Marton, of Maori Creek, was concluded at Greymouth at an early hour yesterday morning. The indictment consisted of three charges, but the jury found him guilty only on the last (steal ing auriferous earth), with a strong recom mendation to mercy. On the Court re suming at 10, the Crown Prosecutor with drew nine other charges of a similar character, and the Judge sentenced the prisoner to three months’ imprisonment. Owing to the washing site not having been taken and registered as part of a claim, the ground was declared Crown land, and the prisoner could not, therefore, be con victed of stealing from a claim. No witnesses for the defen je were called in the case.

According to the Wellington correspon dent of the Timaru Herald, the Govern ment have at last taken a decided step in re the Canterbury and West Coast rail way. In a letter from the Premier to Mr J. E. Brown, who represents the meeting of Canterbury and Westland members, a promise is made to survey without delay the Arthur’s Pass route, also a route to con nect North Canterbury with the West Coast and to reserve fifteen miles along each side of both routes, except for min ing purposes. The letter also states that the Government has no intention of ask ing for any further appropriation than already appears on the Estimates out of the L 180,003, that being sufficient to carry the main line to Red Post, so the remaining portion of the LIBO,OOO shell be intact until dealt with by a future ses sion. The Government is not prepared to express an opinion on tno Canterbury and Marlborough line. The Premier further promises to survey the route from Horsley Downs to Brunnerton before next session.

This morning residents of Ashburton were awakened at about a quarter past midnight by the unaccustomed sound of the firebell," which was rung with tremen dous vigor, and was further supplemented by the shrieks of a railway engine whistle. The glow on the sky showed that the lire was somewhere in the direction of the north-east of the town, and on proceeding there it was found that a two-roomed c ..ttage on the Belt was inflames. The house was at the time occupied by an engine-fitter named Howard, who was bachelorising there with two other men, C. Moore and F. Williams, both of whom are, however, absent from Ashburton, Howard had returned about eleven o’clock, when he lit a fire and made some tea. shortly after ho went to bed, but about midnight ho was awakened by a smell of smoke, and he then discovered that the side of the house was on fire. All that was sayed were some bedding and a trunk—a box containing money and clothes, belo ging to Moore, and some property o Williams being burnt. The cottage, which was completely des troyed, was not insured.

There was great excitement manifested in the Ftownship of Methven last night, the occasion being the inauguration of a Druidical Lodge for the district. The movement is (viewed with great favor t isre, and thirty-six gentlemen expressed their intention of joining. Mr William Morgan was installed A rch Druid, and Mr Rands secretary, while Dr Ross was appointed surgeon. Business ever, an adjournment was made to Mr Patton's Hotel, where a sumptuous banquet was laid out in the new dining-room. The proceedings wore marked with great enthusiasm, and the usual toasts incident to such an occasion were heartily drunk, the most important being accorded musi cal honors, Several members of the Order from Ashburton were present as visitors, and enjoyed themselves tho ough’.y.

The programme of the Geraldine Racing Club’s meeting appears in this issue. Applications for the post of caretaker arc invited by the Ashburton Racing Club. Attention is directed to the announcement of Mr J. Moisoa, bootmaker, which will be found elsewhere. A farewell tea meeting to Mr W. H. Puddi combe and family takes place in the Primitive Methodist Church to-morrow evening. The usual weekly meeting of the Ashburton Quadrille Assembly is announced to take place to-morrow evening. In another column will be found Mr E. C. Dann’s advertisement, which should prove interesting to those who believe in herbal and other remedies for sufferings from various causes. Mr Charles N eate, chemist, has been appointed Ashburton agent.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Wednesday, August 1. BILLS. The Hokitika High School Bill was read a second time. The Timaru Race course Reserve Bill was passed through Committee with amendments. FOREST PRESERVATION. The Hon Mr Chamberlin moved “ That in the opinion of this Council, having regard to the future welfare of the colony, it is desirable that the <Go vernment should take immediate steps to largely increase the area of forest lands to be son apart as permanent reserves.” The Hon Mr Whitaker said the Go vernment were fully aware of the impor tance of the subject, and the Minister of Lands had made, and would continue to make, reserves for forest conservation, and efforts would be made to prevent the destruction of the forests by fire. Beyond that he did not see what the Government could do. After a desultory discussion the debate was adjourned. The Council rose at 4 30 p. m. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Wednesday, August 1. The House met at 2 30. REPORTS. On the motion of Mr Larnach, the Select Committee’s report on the Taiaroa Land Bill was adopted, and on the motion of Mr Bathgate the report on the Guardian Trust and Executors Com pany’s Bill. mr dargaville’s charge. Mr Daugaville gave notice, of his in tention to move on Wednesday next— “ That a Select Committee be appointed to inquire into the circumstances con nected with an alleged payment by the Bank of New Zealand of a sum of LlO 000 or thereabouts to Mr Whitaker and Mr Russell, or either of them in connection with the financial operations of the Government in or about the year 1807, such Committee to consist of Major Atkinson, Messrs Montgomery, Wynn- Williams, Barron, Fulton, Macandrew, Turnbull and the mover, and to report within two weeks ” The Hou Major Atkin-on said this was very different to the accusation made last night. On Mr Dargaville proceeding to the table to deliver the notice an altercation sotto voce ensued between Mr Dargaville and Major Atkinson, which resulted in a complaint by the latter that he (Mr Dargaville) had made use of insulting language. On being called upon by the Speaker, Mr Dargaville replied that Major Atkinson had made use of similar language to him.

The Speaker ruled he could only lake notice of the latter complaint if it was brought formally under his notice, and on being asked if he meant doing so, Mr Dargaville replied that he did not think it worth while. The subject then dropped. VENTILATION OF THE CHAMBER. The following report on the ventilation of the Chamber was read :—“The Select Committee appointed to consider the best means to stop the draught and improve ventilation of the Chamber has devoted considerable attention to the matter, and has also taken the evidence of Mr Thomas Turnbull, architect, and Dr Gillon as ex perts. bj whom it is estimated a perfect system of heating and ventilation could be obtained at a cost not exceeding LSOO. As, however, no efficient remedy can be applied much before the session is likely to terminate, the Committee is r>f opinion that during the recess the special atten tion of Government should be directed towards effecting such improvements as will obviate the evil, provided the cost does not exceed the sum mentioned.” After debate the report was adopted and referred to the Government. QUESTIONS Replying to questions, Ministers said: . That assistance could only be given for the construction of the Coast road from Rakaia to Taumutu under the Roads and Bridges Construction Act.—That if any means for exterminating the rabbit nui sance by the introduction of a disease amongst the rabbits, or in any other way, could be suggested the Government would willingly listen to the proposal, as they quite recognised the enormity of the evil. They- would give a substantial reward for an effectual remedy. That the Inspectors of Weights and Measures in the centres of population wore provided with tests and standards, and it was not necessary to send to Wellington to have the accu racy of weights and measures tested.— That until the Commissioners had sent in their report the Government could not say whether or not it would consider it necessary to print and circulate amongst members the evidence taken in the Dun edin Gaol inquiry.—That the correspon dence between the Government and the Canterbury members was ready, and he laid it on the table. —That the Govern ment Life Assurance Department could not give policy holders the option of surrendering a current policy and of re ceiving in lieu thereof a paid-up policy equal to the total amount of premiums paid. Already more than this was given up to a certain age, and the Government was considering how to make the terms still more liberal.—That the dock at Port Chalmers was the property of the colony, whereas that at Lyttelton was the pro perty of the Harbor Board, therefore the Government would not provide the latter as well as the former with a crane for lifting steam boilers.—That at present the Government had not sufficient information of the circumstances under which Warder Adams lost his life at Nelson, but if it appeared ho had done so in the execution of his duty the circumstances of his widow and family would bo favorably con sidered.

BILLS. The following Bills were introduced and read a first time :—Otago Harbor Board Loan and Consolidation (Mr M. W. Green), Fire and Marine Insurance (Mt Dick).

BIBLE HEADING IN SCHOOLS. Mr M. W. Green moved that the Minister for Education be requested to obtain, through the various Education Boards of the colony, a return shewing the number of parents throughout the colony having children attending the District Normal and High Schools who are in favor of a portion of the Bible being read daily in such schools, and the number who are apposed to -uch Bible reading. That for this purpose the Education Boards issue through the various School Committees, Boards of Governors, etc., circulars in the form hereto appended, to be distributed to all parents or guardians having children attending the schools, such return, to be obtained no:, later than the 30th November, 188 t, and the same to be classified atid printed and dis tributed to members of both Houses of the Log’slature not later than the 30th April, 1881. His object was to deter mine once for all whether the people of the colony did or did not desire to have the Bible read in schools, so as to guide the House in deciding on the question. Mr Joyce objected to sending circulars which would be read by others. If any vote was taken it should be by ballot. He moved as an amendment—“ That the reading should be from the first chapter of Genesis right through the book, and that the vote be taken by ballot in each dist ict under the Regulation of E eccious Act.”

Mr Shephard and Mr Petrie opposed the motion. Mr Green, after the adverse expression of opinion, asked leave to withdraw the motion. Mr Fulton spoke in support of the motion. Mr Swanson, Mr Daniel, and Mr Whitaker opposed the motion, and leave to withdraw it having been refused it was negatived on the voices. ASYLUM ATTENDANTS. Mr O’Callaqhan moved —“That the wages paid to attendants at -lunatic asylums in the colony are insufficient, considering the onerous and trying duties they are called on to perform; that they are disproportionate to thorn paid to gaol warders and day laborers, and are there fore not calculated to secure an efficient body of well trained and skilled attend ants.” Ho quoted figures in support of made the motion.

The Hon Mr Dick said the motion was not in accordance with the views ex pressed a few night ago, when members opposed any increase of wages. He could not say that a bad case had been made out. Interrupted by the 5.30 adjournment. EVENING SITTING. The House resumed at 7 30. ROADSIHOHUGH PRIVATE LANDS. Mr Ivess moved the second reading of the Roads through Private Lands Bill. The Hon Mr Rollesxon opposed : the Bill. It was badly drawn, and contained nothing but what was already provided for by law. Sir George Grey supported the Bill, contending that in Committee the objec tions complained of could be reotifie I. Mr Duncan, Mr Sutton and Mr Joyce also supported the Bill. The Bill was read a second time. DRAINAGE OF MINES BILL. Mr J. C. Brown moved the second reading of this Bill. It was a reprint of a Bill passed by the House last session, but rejected by the Council. The Hon Mr Rolleston and Mr Fergus opposed, and Mr De Lautouk. and Ml Sheehan supported the Bill. The Bill was read a second time. gaming and lotteries amendment bill Mr Shaw moved the second reading of this Mill. Despite the provision made to the contrary by the '.ct already in force, it was a well known fact that sweeps were still common events m this colony. What was proposed was to prevent newspapers and printers from advertising sweep-. The question of discouraging the system had been already discussed by the House, and decided in the affirmative. It was unne cessary then to discuss that view of the matter further. The other part of the Bill aimed at enabling persons attending race meetings to indulge in the more innocent pastime of a half-crown sweep or one up to 20s. In prohibiting that mode of amusement the Leg filature had licensed the totalisator, which in its operation was a much more pernicious system of gam bling. A protracted debate ensued, and on a division the second reading was lost by 33 to 25. JURIES AMENDMENT. Mr Tole moved the second reading of the Juries Act, 1882, Amendment Bill. The Hon Mr Conolly said the proposal to do away with Grand Juries was a large one. He was not jet clear on the point, although he was inclined to miintain the system o as it stood. Whatever the result of the motion might be he would bo per fectly satisfied. Mr Fitz Gerald and Mr Holmes sup ported the Bill. Mr Turnbull agreed in the opinion that jurors in civil cases should not be a charge on the c mntry. Having seen the working of Grand Juribs he had no hesi tation in saying they were something more than useless.

Mr Joyce concurred in the utter use lessness of the Grand Jury, and would therefore support the Bill. Mr Fish also supported the Bill. The Bill was read a second time. RAILWAY EMPLOYEES BILL.

Mr Seddon moved the second reading of Railway and other Employees Bill. After describing the provisions or the Bill, he explained that it had been circulated amongst those interested, and while not a single objection had been made, he had receivedmany commendations. He thought if the railway servants, who were now becoming a large power in the country, could be disfranchised, the same as the police, it might be advantageous. The Hon air Johnston said the mea sure did not appear to him advisable. His own idea was that instead of increasing the importance and permanency of their workshops they should be checked, and the work done there as much as possible distributed amongst private enterprise. He was not at all surprised that the em ployees themselves should approve of the Bill. It proposed that Parliament should vote L 5,000 as a fund for their purposes, and at the rale of LI,OOO a year after wards. What he should live to know was, what there might be in the railway works or ballasting that these men should be specially provided for by the colony. If their pay was not high enough, then they should show that such was the case. He hoped they would reject the Bill. Mr Joyce regretted such a Bill as this was necessary. Mr Bracken, Mr Levbstam, and Mr White supported the Bill _ Bir George Grey sympathised with the objects of the Bill, but was doubtful if tho proposal could be carried out this ses sion. In tho meantime ho hoped the second reading would be agreed to. Mr Holmes could not see how em ployees of the Government should be put on a better footing than other employees. He agreed in the proposal of a Board to inquire into serious complaints. Subject to amendments, he would support the Bill. Mr Feld wick and Mr Harris sup ported the Bill. The House divided —Ayes, 22 ; noes, 14. The Bill was read a second time. The House rose at 1.10 a. m.

IN THE LOBBY.

[FROM OUR PARLIAMENTARY CORRESPON DENT.]

Wellington, To-day.

A somewhat singular method of testing the Haro system of voting has been set on foot by the Government, with a view to its possible adoption in connection with the Legislative ; 'onncil. A circular has been sent by the Premier to each official in the Government Buildings, enclosing a list of English authors, and asking the recipient to write down his ten favorite authors in the order in which he prefers. Tiie circular, after being fi led up, will bo examined in accordance with the Hare system, and it will then be seen who. are the writers most affected by the occupants of the “ big buildings,” or what perhaps may be not precisely the same thing, the authors whom they wish it to be thought they most affect. Rumor has it that a number of the younger clerks somewhat hastily jumped at the conclusion that af paternal Government, smitten with re morse at its past conduct iu regard to the ten per cent reduction, and anxious for the intellectual improvement of the Ser vice, intended to make them a present of books, and this was the reason for enquir ing into their literary predilections. The disgust of these young men with repre sentative institutions in general and. the Hare system of voting in particular, now that they have ascertained the real pur port of the memo, may be better imagined than described. The prevalent rumor yesterday with reference to the proposed new portfolio is that should Parliament consent to the re commended increase in the number of salaried Ministers, the portfolio of Rail ways would be allotted to the Hon 'R. Oliver, who at present holds a seat in_the Cabinet without a portfolio. An impres sion prevails that this course may mot im probably be adopted for several reasons. It would have the effect of disposing of various rival claims, while it would not increase the actual numerical strength of the Minis ry, and moreover would place at the head of the department a Minister under whose regime some valuable reforms were effected. It is also , thought that it would be hardly fair to pass over Mr Oliver in favor of an outsider, seeing that hefras sa long given the Cabinet tr>e benefit of his services without salary, more especially as the proposed new portfolio isone which he practically held formerly in connection with that of Public Works., , . The following paragraph is extracted, from last night’s Post :—“ An effort is being made to place the cheese manu factured by the Ashburton Cheese and Butter Factory upon the Wellington market. A sample of the Company’s manufacture has been handed to ns by Mr Ivess, MH. R., and appears to be a good sound cheese of excellent flavot. If it can be sold at a moderate price it should have a large .‘ale.” A meeting of members interested in the Rakaia branch railway was convened by Mr Wright to meet Mr Hart. There were present Messrs Allwright. Holmes, Ivess, McMillan, Mcllraith, White, and Wright. They dissented from powers being given to levy rates for 188L' and 188 i, and ad ocated the appointment of a Commission to readjust the rating boundary, Mr Hart to get the clauses drafted and to submit them to an ad ■ j earned meeting. Mr Ivess is to ask to-day whether the Government will, in determining upon i any. further extension of the Mount Somers railway, provide that the line should cross the Ashburton river at or near a point of the terminus of the con tact now in hand, in conformity with the unanimous wishes of the Mount Somers and tlford Forest districts (as brought before the Government by means of a petition and deputations, which waited upon the Hon Mr Johnston and the Premier), and in order to promote the settlement of those districts and to render the working of the line repro ductive.

It is understood that the Government will not make the proposal for the ap pointment of a Minister of Railways a party question, but will allow the House to decide it on its merits. The majority of the members are adverse to the ap pointment, seeing there ia_ already a Manager of Railways, and in this case the proposal will probably be rejected. Mr Lerestam is to ask with whom rests the responsibility of keeping in a gaol fora engthened period peiisoners of such a des perate character as the late Davidson without a sufficient number of warders to ensure his safe custody. Mr 'V. 0. Buchanan is to ask whether the Government will place a sum of money on the Supplementary Estimates for the further importation of the natural enemies of rabbits. Mr Hutchison is to ask if attention has been drawn to the complaints of certain immigrants by the steamer Catalonia, and if the Minister will _ indicate his views on the same and. similar ques tions, and state generally what steps he proposes to take in future with 'the object of ensuring proper treatment for nomi nated immigrants on their voyage-tp ibis colony. , Mr Rolleston is to move that this House concurs in the arrangement made by Parliament, subject to the approval of Parliament, with the New Zealand Ship ping Company, Limited, for the convey ance of immigrants and freight from Great Biitain to Now Zealand, as set forth in the correspondence laid before the House.

SPORTING.

C J.C. METROPOLITAN MEETING.

The following entries for the Canter bury Cup and acceptances for the New Zealand Cup were received last night : THE CANTERBURY CUP. Leos 1 | Leonora Trickster I Mischief Sir Bedivere I Leonata Cheviot Mata Nonsense Hyacinth Oudois Kubina Leopold Herculaneum Welcome Jack Leodogran Matanaka v '’ urat Spinaker Bundoora Dauphin Theuge Water Color Minerva Adamant THE NEW ZEALAND CUP.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 1883.



st. lb. st. lb. Bundoora 9 5 Nonpareil .. 7 0 Welcome Jack 9 3 1 The Jilt ... 7 0 Tasman 8 9 1 Adamant .. 7 0 Cheviot 8 9 1 Hipnodamia 7 0 Lady Emma... 8 8 Poll* 6 13 Mischief 8 8 The Poet ... 6 12 '1 he Dauphin.. 8 6 Water Nymph 6 11 Turquoise ... 8 4 Master Agnes 6 11 Leoa 8 0 Fame 6 10 Emir Bey ... 7 13 The Curate... 6 9 Nonsense ... 7 la Rubina ... 6 9 Leonora 7 12 Dan 6 7 Tim Whiffler 7 10 Matanaka ... 6 7 July 7 6 Herculaneum 6 6 Hilda 7 5 Leopold 6 6 Envious 7 4 Leodogran ... 6 6 Sou’-wester ... 7 2 Trinket . ... G 5 Taiaroa ... 7 2 Barnaby ... 6 2 Hyacinth 7 2 Trick-ter ... 6 2 Kalo 7 2 Maligner ... 6 2 Minerva 7 2 Water Color 6 i Leonata 7 1



Seed. Seed, RTCTCD WHEAT—Hunter's White. »,. v ; • Prime Tuscan. fO ■ SEEP OATS —Canadian. Tartarian, first-class. Danish. KAIAPOI ISLAND POTATOES. OATS, First-class, Is. lOd. per bushel. has pmtni.'v l '■ - JOSEPH CLARK, ( mr Ashburton an^Tinwald, TTF YOU ; .WANT GOOD AND ■ -« Strong furniture, GO TO DAVIS’S fcj’('•./■! ’ r !’* : . . 1 CHEAP FURNITURE AND BED * ri MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET B‘OUTH, ASHBURTON. f J.N'Yfflfry ■' article Sold at Christchurch •El Pexcbs and guaranteed bes. of ' ' TV NEB AL 8 wrtiW,T & OdMPMBTELT FURNISHED ll X>QBINSON AND TOWNSHEND "*■ ABB CASH BUYERS OP WHEAT V !OATB c » BARLEY fiBASS SEED for A. Moore & Co. ...TOWNSHEND, itreet. 229



Wanted WANTED Known—Two or three Gentlemen will meet with a com fortable home ; terms moderate. Mrs G. H. Thompson, Trevorton. 1443 WANTED Known—That the Usual WEEKLY MEETING of the Ashburton Quadrille Assembly takes place on FRIDAY Evening, August 3. at the Oddfellows’ Hall, at 7.30 p.m. 8 214 WANTED Known The Farewell Tea Meeting to Mr W. H. Puddi combe and family, which was postponed from Tuesday, will be held in the Primi tive Methodist Church, Wills street, To- Morrow (Friday),’ at 6.30 p.m. 8 217 ANTED—A GIRL, about 13 or 14 years of age, to help with house work. Liberal wages and a comfortable home to a good girl. Apply Mrs McFarlane, Havelock street, Ashburton. ANTED KNOWN—That Robert Elston, Burnett street, Ashbur aving procured the newest appara i prepared te Sweep Chimneys at very low rates. Any orders left at the Town Hall will receive prompt attention. Terms cash. 760 c WT ANTED Known—That C. HiW w kins, BOOT and SHOEMAKER, having given up the Ashburton branch, is now carrying on the Business at Tin wald under his own personal supervision. Being overstocked with women’s and children’s BOOTS, he is now offering them at a sacrifice.' Come and see for 7 188 yourselves. 7-49



WANTED KNOWN—That Mr Dan Lea’s Gymnasium is the only place for real amusement ; admittance free. Every kind of amusement to be ob tained on the premises calculated to please the general public—American Bowls, Skittles, Shooting, Boxing, Fencing, Horizontal Bar, Trapeze, etc. Temper ance Drinks, Cigars, etc. Tickets— montVdy 2a 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, lessons £1 per month, or according co arrangement. 13 44 . 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 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 ANTED KNOWN Great Slaughter Now going on with BOOTS AND SHOES, AH GREEN & CO. Are giving up business on i 6th August, they are determined to clear out the whole of their well-assorted Stock of Boots and Shoes at any price, to save removal to Dunedin. No reasonable offer will be re fused. GREEN & CO.. Corner East and Burnett streets. 7 169



Special Advertisements. PAPER FOR SALE In Large or Small Quantities. ANDREWES BROS., Booksellers and Stationers, East street South, Ashburton. 77 THE NEW ZEALAND GRAIN AGENCY AND MERCANTILE COMPANY, LIMITED, HAVE FOR SALE, ON EASY TERMS OF PAYMENT a Complete Threshing Plant, By-Ransome, including 8 h o ENGINE COMBINE ELEVATOR. The above has only threshed about 70,000 bushels, and is almost EQUAL TO NEW. 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 op 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. A SINGLE GARMENT AT WHOLESALE PRICE, SHIRTS, HATS, HOSIERY, and every requisite at Wholesale Prices. Nineteen Branches now open in New Zealand. Agents for the Unrivalled WERTHEIM SEWING MACHINES Ashburton Branch :, EAST STREET.



Special Advertisements. INTRODUCTION OP THE PARCEL SYSTEM. Fashion House, Cashel street, Christchurch. Great success has been achieved in the Old Country by the introduction of the “Numbered Parcel System,” for the supply ard purchase of useful household drapery, thou ands of parcels being for warded to the order of distant customers upon the distinct understanding that any article not proving satisfactory to the pur chaser, the money in all cases to be re turned. This system is now being intro duced by E. C. Brown & Co., FASHION HOUSE, Christchurch. The splendid stock of General Drapery in all departments has been purchased by E. C. Brown and Co., from the Trustees in the Estate of the late firm of Craig and Smyth, at a very large discount off cost for cash. Thus articles sold under cost price leave a good margin of profit for the vendor, while giving unsurpassed value to the purchaser. In all parcels we stake our reputation on the values, and, as suggested above, re turn the money in all cases where the article is not satisfactory. Our No. 1,20 a Dress Parcel, contains — Worth £ s. d. 1 dress piece (12 yds) any shade, French costume cloth ... 0 18 6 good velveteen to match dress 0 5 6 3 yds silesia, for linings ... 0 1 10 2 doz new oxydised buttons, to match ... ... ... ... 0 1 6 1 pair warm lined fur-top spring cuff gloves 0 2 6 9 10 Our(No. 2,30 a household parcel, contains Worth 1 pair good medium, size blan kets ... ... ... ... 1 0 0 1 good honeycomb quilt... ... 0 12 6 8 yds good wincey 0 5 0 1 pair good strong corsets, any size ... ... ... ... 0 5 0 £2 2 6 Our Nb. 3, dress parcel for £2, container — Worth 1 dress piece (10 yds) celebrated Empress black velveteen ... 1 7 6 3 yds good silesia for lining ... 0 2.0 2 doz new style oxydised buttons 0 16 1 handsome striped winter skirt 0 9 6 1 durable silk umbrella, paragon frame 0 8 0 1 choice silk chenille scarf ... 0 3 11 £2 12 5 Our No, 4, Ladies’ parcel for £2, contains— Worth 1 dress piece (12 yds) French check costume cloth ... ... 1 1 0 3 yds silesia lining for same ... 0 2 0 2.doz choice buttons, to match dress ... ... ... ... 0 1 6 1 good warm Ladies’ tweed ulster 0 17 6 1 black quilted alpaca skirt ... 010 0 1 white or colored wool wrap ... 0 5 6 1 pair lisle lined fur-top spring cuff gloves 0 2 0



£2 19 6 Our No. 5, household parcel for £2 10s, contains — Worth 1 pair large size good witney blankets 1 10 C 1 nice large size good honeycomb quilt ... ... ... 014 G 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 0 6 Our No. 6, family parcel for £3, contains — Usual price 12 yds super Roslyn flannel (pure wool) ... ... ... ... 018 0 24 yds splpndid white calico, heavy make 0 13 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 lowsls ... 0 4 9 £3 15 3 Our No. |7, mourning parcel for £2 10s, contains— Worth 10 yds good black French cash mere ... ... ... ... 1 6 2 yds 4x4 celebrated rainproof crape 0 9 6 1 good black alpaca or sateen skirt 0 14 6 2 pairs Ladies’ black hose ... 0 3 0 1 pair Ladies’ two-button choice black kid gloves 0 4 6 | doz Ladies’ cambric handker chiefs, in fancy box 0 5 6 £2 19 6 Our No. 8, furnishing parcel for £lO, contains— Worth 20 yds nice pattern good tapestry carpet ... ... 3 5 0 1 nice pattern hearthrug, to match 0 16 6 1 pair handsome lace curtains ... 0 14 6 1 pair medium lace curtains ... 010 0 2, pair full size good white sheets 0 18 6 1 pair full size good witney blan kets 1 10 0 1 pair medium good witney blan kets 10 0 1 full size white honeycomb er toilet quilt 0 14 0 1 choice pattern wool tablecover 0 15 6 2 white Turkish bath towels ... 0 3 0 6 white or unbleached honey comb towels 0 4 6 2 white antimacassars 0 2 0 2 white toilet covers 0 4 0 6 yds linen check glass cloth ... 0 6 0 1 superior white linen tablecloth 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 (5 0 3 doz buttons, to match dresses 0 2 0 8 yds braid, to match dresses ... 0 0 8 1 pair two-button first choice tinted or white kid gloves ... 0 5 0 6 Ladies’ linen collars ... ... 0 3 0 6 Ladies’ linen handkerchiefs ... 0 5 6 3 pairs Ladies’ nice hose 0 4 6 £5 5 8 Our No. 2, wedding parcel for £lO, contains — Avery complete trousseau. Our No. 9, Ladies’ (half-price) parcel for L 5, contains— Usual price 1 Ladies’ handsome mantle ... 217 P 1 Ladies’ beautiful real sable muff and collarette 4 10 0 I Ladies’ quilted satin skirt 1 0 0 1 fashionable tweed ulster, in leading shades... ... ... 1 10 0 £9 17 6 A problem whereby Ladies may stay at home and order their drapery in perfect confidence. Just try one parcel and see what you will save. Remember—Cash returned at once for any article returned in good condition. Samples post free on application to any part of New Zealand, In’ ordering any of these parcels, it is sufficient to quote number and name of parcel only. P.C.O. made payable to E 0. BROWN & CO., Fashion House, Christchurch. 1362



Special Advertisements. STATIONERY OF EVERY JDE- O SCRIPTION. Account Books Ink—from small to largest jars School Books—School Committees sup plied at lowest rates Latest Novelties in all kinds of Fancy Goods, Toys, &c. All the Home Journals, Magazines, and Papers by every mail. Subscribers wanted for any Magazine or Paper published. Andrewes Bros., BOOKSELLERS, STATIONER', &o. : East street South Ashburton. n!5 G. B. West and Co., MUSIC AND PIANOFORTE WAREHOUSEMEN, Princes street, Dunedin Have great pleasure in announcing that it is their intention to cater for the Music loving population of Ashburton in such a manier as has never before been at tempted. Messrs G. R. West & Co. are the Largest Direct Importers of PIANOS, ORGANS, HARMONIUMS, BRASS, WIND, AND STRINGED INSTRUMENTS In the Colony, and a large and varied stock of the above can always be found. Mr G. R. West, being at present in England, is shipping direct to Dunedin all the latest novelties in MUSIC 1 MUSIC 1 1 MUSIC !1 ! 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. COMFORT, SAFETY. jhe 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 Shasr Point Coal sold is spent in the colony, and a large portion ot it goes direct to the revenue. 7 14!) H, M. Jones Has now on view a fuse STOCK OF PIANOS, FROM £2O AND UPWARDS. A Magnificent Instrument by Lipp and Sohn, in walnut; also one by Schwarch ton with TRANSPOSING KEY BOARD, And others by English, German and French Manufacturers. ORGANS. A good selection of these Instruments on hand from £l2 12s upwards. 25 INSTRUMENTS TO SELECT FROM. 25



HARMONIUMS HARMONIUMS. Accordians, Violins, Banjos, Cornets, and all kinds of Brass and titringed Instru ments, Lmost won- "VT derful instru- Ements of the day. Tjl Music by the yard. A child Jj Mean play it. Very cheap. Just the Q thing for those who cannot have a O Pianos on hire and for sale at the lowest cash prices, and on TERM:> to SUIT PURCHASERS. Agent for MILNER & THOMPSON. A Large Assortment of STATIONERY, BOOKS, TOYS, & FANCY GOODS. H. M. JONES, BURNETT ST. & BARING SQUARE. KA AAA SHEEP to be Slaughtered to Me(a)t the Times.—Wanted the public to know you can save 100 per cent, by dealing at the Readt-Monby Meat Majit, Bullock’s Arcade. Meat delivered to any part of the town when piano. Ashburton. 13d Fine Gold. purchased, 8 211



Mother Swan’s worm Syrup.—lnfallible, tasteless, harmless, cathartic; for feverishness, restlessness, worms, constipation, is. Moses, Moss and Co., Sydney, General Agents. 3



Bad dreams, disturbed sleep, indigestion, stomach gas, all vanish before Hop Bitters. Read and ponder.—[Advt.] 6 For general debility aad prostration Hpp Bitters will do you wonders. Prove it by trial. See. —[Apvx.J b Flies and Bugs.—Beetles, insects, roaches* ants, bed-bugs, rats, mice, gophers, iack*rab* bits, cleared out by “ Rough on Rats.” 7j£d. Moses, Moss and Co., Sydney, General Agents,