SHIPPING.

*ORT OP LYTTELTON. Arrived. Yesterday. Wakatu, b.s., from Kaikoura and Wei* linaton. ■ Sailed. Tsstrrbay. Edwin Bassett, barque, for Russell. Bells, barque, for Adelaide. Bllerton, schooner, for Auckland. Onward, schooner, for Oamaru. SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. -Auckland, Yesterdav. Sailed—Neptune, for Newcastle; ba..d fly, for Tonga. Wellington, Yesterday. Arrived Wakatipu, from Sydney; Rotorua, from Onehunga and Nr'-on ; Hawes, from the South ; Mary Ellen, schooner, from Lyttelton. Dunedin, yesterday. Arrival!—Suva, from the North ; Star of the South, from Greymouth; Wai rarapa, from the North. Sailed—Rotomahana, for Sydney, via the North.

COMMERCIAL.

Ashburton Guardian Office, Thursday afternoon. The Sydney Markets. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, report of the Syd ney matkets, under date June 2t, as follows: ■Wool: This market continues steady, and some fur parcels of scoured skinwool have found purchasers at from ißd to 23d. In greasy there is nothing specially noteworthy. Sheepskins ; Some large catalogues have been disposed ot during the week, and the market still exhibits firmness at our last quotations. Tallow: Good competition both for export and local require ments. Market firm at our previous quota tions. Butter: Values have declined some what since our last advices ; large stocks being held- by dealers, and very little having been taken up for consumption. Potatoes: Stocks are still very heavy, and holders have only been able to make small sales at from L 3 to L 3 5s per ton. Qats : We fear that while maize cond ues at so low a figure there is hut little chance of any improvement in values for oats. Large quantities are still held in store, owners hesitating to accept the low figures now ruling. A line of 10,000 bushels was quitted at auction this week at from is qd to 2s 1 }4d per bushel, according to quality, so that scant encouragement is offered to New Zealand shippers. We quote prime feed, 2s 5d to 2s 9d per bushel; inferior, is gd to as 3d per bushel (bags included). Bran ; A fair demand condones, and small parcels may be quoted up to is 2d per bushel. We placed a line of 1600 sacks at fair value during the week. Hops ; Nothing whatever doing. New Zealand flax: We have placed a few tons of well dressed fibre at Ll 9 to Ll 9 10s per ton.

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES Friday, Junb 6. Mr T. Bullock, on the farm of Mr J. L. Christiansen —Horses, Farming Plant, etp. ; 1 p m. Monday, July 9. Matson, Cox and Co., on the farm of Mr £L Beckett, Wakanui Threshing Plant, Farm Stock, Etc. Tuesday, July 10. Matson, Cox and Co., at the Ashburton Yards—Stock. MEETINGS. AMUSEMENTS, <fco Monday, July 9. Boroagh Council, at Borough Council Chambers, at 7 o’clock. Wednesday, July 11. Ashburton County Council at Council Chambers; 11 a.m. Friday, Auoutt 3 Ashburton Pourlty, Pigson and Canary Association—Third Annual Show, Town Hall First day.

TRAVELLERS' GUIDE.

Crains Leave Ashburton fok Christ church and intermediate stations at 7.10 a.m,, 10.55 a.m., and (Express) 5.37 p.m. . T*feATT.H Leave Ashburton fob Timaru and South, at 6.60 a.m., 10.25 a.m. (Express), and 4.45 p.m —the latter pro ceeding ho farther than Timaru. Trains Arrive at Ashburton from Chbistohuech at 10 15a.m. (Express), 436 p.m., and 7.15 p.m. Trains Arrive at Ashburton from Timaru and South at 10.40 a.m., 6.27 p.m. (Express), and 8 p.m.

MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close at the Ashburton Post Office as follows: — For Christchurch and North at 6 a.m. 10.30 a.m, and 5 p.m., daily. For Ohertseyßakaia, &0., at 10.30 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Hangitata, Orari, Winchester, and .Geraldine, at 10 a. m. daily. For Temuka, at 6 a.m. and 10 a.m., daily. For Tims.ni and South, at 6 a.m., 10 a.m., and 430 p.m., daily. : For Greenstreet and Ashburton Forks, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 3.30 p.m. For Mount Somers, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, at 6 a.m. and 430 p.m. 'For Mayfield, on Tuesdays and Satur days, at 6 a.m. 0 ;For Ashtcn, Waterton and Longbeach, at 430 p.m daily. , For Ftemington, on Mondays, Wednes days, and Fridays, at 430 p.m. For Wakanni, Elgin, Seaview, Seafield, and Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at 6.30 a.m Fer Newlands, on Tuesdays and Fri days at 10.30 am. Mails arrive at the Ashburton Post ■)ffice~r ' From Christchurch and Rakaia at 10.15 a.nv,,435 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. From Chertsey, &c. at 10.15 a.m. and 435 p.m.- daily. From Dunedin and intermediate places at 6.30 p.m. daily. From Temuka and Timaru at 10.40 am. 6.30 p.m., and 8 p.m. daily. From Greenstreet and Ashburton Forks, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10 *.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 10.6 a.m. I r: From Ashton, Waterton, and Long b««jh at 10 a.m. daily. 'From Elgin, Wakanui, Seafield, and Kyfe, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sat urdays, j*t 4 p.m. From Newlands, on Tuesdays and Fri days, at 9.30 a. m. From Flemington on Tuesdays, Thurs- and, Saturdays, at 10 a.m. I

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit THURSDAY, JULY 5, 1883. Our Agricultural Association.

There can be no doubt that the vari ous Agricultural and Pastoral Associa tions established throughout the colo nies have done good work. The ex hibitions of stock and farming imple ments which take place periodically in different centres of population, serve to rouse up a healthy spirit of competi tion among farmers, while the crowds of people that assemble on these occa sions afford evidence that the interest in such matters is not confined to those immediately concerned. But it is of course the farmers who are most directly benefited, and bearing this in mind, we must confess we are at a loss to account for the apathy exhibited in many instances by them as to the work ing of these Institutions. A proof of this was shown in the very meagre at tendance at the annual meeting of the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association, held yesterday, and it is to be feared that the complaint of the outgoing Committee of the small amount of support re ceived from those who derive the greatest advantage is more than justi fied. Nor was this last meeting any exception to the general rule, as the attendances have been uniformly small since the inception of the Society. The truth is that the whole work devolves upon one or two members, and although they go through their self-imposed task with enthusiastic energy, it is manifestly unfair that they should obtain so little encouragement and assistance. Indeed, it appears to be not unlikely that unless a better spirit springs up, the Association will before long cease to exist, a result that the farmers will have good cause to regret, but for which they will have only themselves to blame. The balance-sheet presented yesterday cer tainly shows that the Association is in a slightly better financial position than it was last year, but the fact that the balance is still on the wrong side is not creditable to an institution which has been in existence for six years. As to

thq annual shows, this district has reason to congratulate itself on the decided increase in tire number of entries that has taken place every year, and we may confidently expect that an improvement in this respect will be visible next November. The last agri cultural show in Ashburton was ad mittedly the best held during that season between Christchurch and Dunedin, so far as both the quality and quantity of the stock and the ex cellent exhibition of farming imple ments were concerned, and yet the membership roll of the Association does not far exceed a hundred, of which number not more than a dozen could be found to attend the annual meeting. There is surely no reason why, in a large farming district such as this is, there should be any difficulty in increasing the number of subscribers to at least four hundred. All that is wanted is that the present supporters should do their best to induce others to take an active interest in an institu tion that if properly managed cannot fail to accomplish useful and valuable work.

It baa been determined by the Rinking Club to have a tournament in the Town Hall on the 25th inst. The programme will include races, steeplechases, and an event in which only ladies, will compete. A Committee has been appointed to carry out the preliminaries, and as the public will be admitted the novelty of the enter tainment will no doubt attract a good attendance.

At a special meeting of the Auckland Football Association to consider a tele gram from the South re football tourna ment at Wellington, the following resolu tion was carried :—“ That the Auckland team cannot possibly leave before August 2nd for the purpose of taking part in the interprovincial tournament, for which at present there appears to be no arrange ment.”

The following is the list of immigrants who booked by the ship Oxford, but died at Plymouth from typhoid fever, which broke out when the vessel put back in a disabled condition:—Wellington Nomi nated immigrants : Walter Taylor, <<tged 17 ; Phoebe Austwick, aged 26 ; Patrick MoAltier, aged 26; Mary O’Sullivan, aged 17 ; Minnie Stewart, aged 11 ; Sarah Stewart, aged 16. Marlborough—Nomi nated immigrants : Catherine McMahon, aged 20. Westland—Nominated : Ellen Nolan, aged 18 ; Jane Spence, aged 17. The Rev H. C. M. Watson, Incum bent of St John’s Church, Christchurch, has consented to attend the anniversary services and meeting of the St Stephen’s Temperance Society which are to be held on Sunday the 15th inst. and the follow ing day. Mr Watson will preach on the Sunday, and will also speak at a public meeting in the Oddfellows’ Hall on the Monday, when it is hoped th nt’>er speakers will also take part. Wj .niy mention that these meetings were resolved upon some weeks ago, and are not in tended in any way to clash with the general mission which is fixed for August. At the meeting of the members of the Horticultural Society, held at the Secre tary’s office last evening, there was a good attendance, the chair being occupied by Mr J. Sealy. It was resolved that Messrs W. Smith and E. Ling be elected to the Committee, in the room of Messrs Zouch and Elston, whose seats were reported vacant on account of non-attendance. A motion brought forward by Mr G. Smith, providing that nurserymen should not be allowed to compete at the shows, was nega tived. The catalogue was then revised, preparatory to its being printed. The Secretary contributed an excellent paper on “ ornamental tree planting,” which was listened to with much interest by those present.

W. V. Stevens surrendered to his bail at the Auckland Supreme Court yester nay upon a charge of offering 200 guineas to Mr T. W, Lewis, of the Native De partment, in order to induce him to act contrary to the duties of his office. Mr Theo. Cooper, for the defendant, sub mitted that the indictment disclosed no offence, as Lewis had nothing to do with land purchase. Mr Williamson, Crown Prosecutor, contended that the indictment was sufficient, but it could be amended, and the case go to the jury. Judge Gillies said he was entirely of opinion that the indictment was bad, but as the case was of the greatest public importance he should give full written judgment. He should very much like the matter to be decided by the full Court of Appeal. The usual monthly meeting of the Long beach D.strict School Committee was held in the Longbeach Main School on Mon day evening. Present—Messrs Croy, Donaldson, Houston, Painter, and Shearer, Mr Painter being voted to the chair. The minutes of the previous meet ing were read and confirmed. Corres pondence was read, also the masters’ re ports. That from the Main School showed that eight children had left the school and three had been admitted during the last month, while the report from the Side School shows an increase of five for the quarter. After passing several ac counts for payment, the Visiting Commit tee submitted their report, and were re appointed. After other bu iness of a routine nature, the meeting adjourned. At the Christchurch Supreme Court yesterday, before Mr Justice Johnston, William Legge was indicted for having, on May 31, 1883, stolen eight sheep the property of Julian Jackson and another. The prisoner pleaded not guilty, and said that he understood that Mr Crisp, of Ash burton, would have appeared for him. Mr Crisp had not come. —His (donor asked if prisoner had given Mr Crisp a re taining fee.—Prisoner said that he had no money, but he had given Mr Crisp an order on his employer. - His Honor said if this were so, Mr Crisp had been guilty of great direloction of duty, but he could not stop the trial. He would, however, as the prisoner was undefended, watch the case. The evidence adduced was identical with that given in the lower Court. Prisoner made a statement to the effect that he might have marked some straggling sheep, but that if he had done so he had not perceived any other ear-mark on them. Uad there been any ear-mark on them it must have been very indistinct. Hia Honor summed up, and the jury, after a brief consultation, found the prisoner “Not Guilty.” On the second charge the prosecution did not offer any evidence, and the jury found the prisoner “ Not Guilty.” Hia Honor admonished the ac cused that it was necessary for him to ex ercise the greatest care in regard to the marking of stragglers, in order to prevent similar troubles in the future. The pri soner was then discharged. Sour stomach, bad breath, indigestion, and headache easily cured by Hop Bitters. [Advt.] Kidney and urinary troubles are universal, and the only safe and sure cure is Hop Bitters. Rely on it. Read.— [Advt.]

Holloway’s Ointment and Pius.— Glad Tidings.—Some constitutions have a tendency to rheumatism, and are throughout the year borne down by its protracted torture, Let such sufferers bathe the afflicted parts with warm brine, and afterwards rub in this soothing Ointment. They will find it the best means of lessening their agony, and, assisted by Holloway’s Pills, the surest way of overcoming their disease. More need notbes said than to request a few days’ trial of this safe and soothing treatment, by which the disease will ultimately be completely swep away. Pains tthat would make a giant shudd e are assuaged without difficulty by Holloway ’ easy and inexpensive remedies, which comfo r by moderating the throbbing vessels and calm ng the excitednerves.— Advt.

Mother Swan’s worm Syrup.—lnfallible! tasteless, harmless, cathartic ; for feverishness, restlessness, worms, constipation, is. Moses, Moss and Co., Sydney, General Agents. Wanted Known —That J. Meech is im porting all his own goods, which enables him to sell cheaper than any other furnishing house in Ashburton. He has every class of furniture to suit all parties, from the kitchen to the drawing-room. All kinds of cutlery, crockery ware, fenders and fire-irons, iron beadsteads, carpets, table cloths, matting, and druggetting. A variety of tinware and other cooking uten sils, etc. A splendid lot of Vienna chairs in walnut and maple. Feathers, flock, horsehair, and wool for furniture and mattrasses —in fact every article for house furnishing. Owing to facilities afforded to him, enables him to sell cheaper than if in East street. Furniture ex changed, and parties selling out will find that he gives the highest price for furniture. All kinds of furniture repaired; practical workmen kept. Agent for the celebrated Dunedin b’ind-maker. Spring window rollers kept in stoc.i. Carvings and turnery sold to the trade. —J. Meech. Note the address, next Bullock’s Arcade. — [Advt.]

EUROPEAN ITEMS.

London, June 25. The death is announced of the Right Hon Wm. Thomas Knollys, K.G.8., Usher of the lllaok Rod in Parliament. The New Zealand Shipping Company’s vessel Hurunui, which sustained serious damage in collision with the vVaitara on Saturday in the English Channel, has been docked for repairs. June 26. The Anamese are busily engaged in making preparations for a renewal of hos tilities with French troops. The former have retired to Soutay, which place they have surrounded with trenches. Owing to the paucity of numbers the French general considers it unwise to renew the attack upon the enemy at present, and he is accordingly awaiting the arrival of rein forcements which have been despatched by the Government. The trial of Norman, ore of the men committed on the charge of being con cerned in the recent explosions in Lon don, was concluded yesterday. The jury brought in a verdict of “ Not guilty,” and the prisoner was discharged.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Melbourne, June 29. A fire occurred at the Commercial free store. The damage is estimated at L 2,000, and is covered by insurance. Fhyllexera Sis now confined to an area of eighty-three acres. The National Agricultural Society is desirous of having a conference of stock inspectors of 4 the various colonies, with the object of assimilating the various quarantine regulations. The Minister of Agriculture thought it would • not prove effective, and suggested the better way would be to press other colonies to pro hibit the importation of stock altogether. A number of serious charges have been preferred against an officer holding a re sponsible position in the Railway Depart ment. Sydney, June 29. The civil sittings of the Supreme Court have been unusually interesting and lengthened. The Herald proprietors have resolved to seek a new trial in Anderson v. Fairfax, and ajrule nisi was granted for a new trial in Mason v. Watson, in which the late Colonial Treasurer is prominently concerned. When this matter was before the Court, the Judge thought it a pity that the papers had commented on the case in the way they had. Mr Owen, Q.C., who appeared for defendant, said the conduct of the newspapers was most reprehensible, as they would soon have to be suppressed if they went on as they were going. In a slander case, Davies v. Harris, some startling evidence has been elicited, and a great deal of personal acri mony shown. Davies admitted, in his evidence, having received a present of a diamond ring and gold albert chain from a contractor for refreshments at the late Exhibition. Prom the prominent position held by both parties, the case excites un usual interest.

The law recently passed for inflicting the punishment of whipping on larrikins comes into operation next week.

A Local Self-Government League has been formed, with a view of securing a healthier and more self-reliant feeling. The Chamber of Commerce has urged on the Government the adoption of uniform wharfage rates at all ports, as at some ports the wharfage rates have been abolished. The Treasurer admitted the reasonableness of the request. The charges of heresy against the - Rev. Osborne, of York street Wesleyan Church, have fallen through. Mr Twopeny has obtained ho encourage ment for his Exhibition scheme in this colony. He leaves by the Manapouri next week.

It has been resolved to commence the erection’of new buildings for a public library at the top of King street. John Gardyne, age I twenty-nine, late partner in the firm of Holdsworth and Gardyne, ironmongers, committed sui cide yesterday by shooting himself. Brisbane, June 29. Captain Armit, Argus special, and E. Morrison, Age special, have both left Cooktown for New Guinea. The debate on the Transcontinental Railway Bill will commence on Tuesday. Koropuka, a New Guinea chief in the Aroma district, together with several of his followers, is visiting Cooktown.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Wednesday, July 4. BILLS. The New Zealand University Act Amendment Bill was read a first time, and the Married Women’s Property Bill a third time. RETURNS. On the motion of the Hon Mr Cham berlin, a return was ordered of all land reserved for the growth and preservation of timber. rabbit act. The motion of the Hon Mr Chamber lin, that the administration of the Rabbit Act in Auckland isfunsatisfactory, was re jected without debate. BILLS OF EXCHANGE. The Council again went into Committee on the Bills of Exchange Bill which was passed through and read a third time. The Council adjourned at 3.45 p.m. until Friday, there being no business to morrow.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wednesday, July 4. The House met at 2.30. QUESTIONS. Replying to questions, Ministers said: — 'that it was not intended to give special inducements for railway passengers to take return tickets. The Government having a monopoly of the railway traffic, there is not the same reason for offering inducements in that direction as com panies had, and they were more inclined to lower the ordinary fares so that the advantages of cheap traffic might be se cured to all. —That all necessary instruc tions had been issued to the surveyors at present engaged making a survey of the North Island Trunk Railway route, and the Government had no doubt but that these instructions would abundantly sectwa the object in view of ascertaining the beat route —That the question of fencing rail waylines was unde; the consideration of the Government. —That the question of fenc ing railway lines was under the considera tion of the Government. In cases where land had been taken and compensati'>o, paid, he believed that the estimated cost

of fencing' was included. The cost of t fencing would probably amount to i LIOO,OOO, and the Government was de- < siroua of ascertaining if it could not re- c lieve itself from that burden.—That the ( amount paid h r repair of railway lines ; damaged by floods was inc'ud“d in 1 the monthly publication of the c st 1 of maintenance of a railway line, but the exact amount of such damage was not kept separate from the other expenditure. —That the Government did not intend amending the law so that •• > person shall have more than one vote in the election of members for the House of Representa tives, nor yet did they intend to amend the Regulation of Elections Act, 1881, so as to extend the hours for polling.—That the Government had already arrived at an interpretation of ihe Forest 'free Plant ing Encouragement Act, 1871, so far as it affected Mr Wason’s case, and as they had all along acted on that interpretation, they see no cause for changing their views, that no one under the Act should receive over 250 acres.—That no complaints had been made against Mr .James McDonald, the Sheep Inspector of South Canterbury, beyond the fact that he was raiher too old and feeble for the work requiring to be done under the Rabbit Act. The Go vernment had given him three months’ notice, which was all they could allow by law, but probably the House if appealed to would deal more liberally with an old servant. —That with the view of facilita ting the survey of the Canterbury West Coast Railway, survey parties would be started from the West Coast side to meet the party working lip from the east side of th i range, via Cannibal Gorge, so as to complete the survey in three or four months.—That the San Francisco mail contract expired in November, but ar rangements have been made for its con tinuation for a further period of two years, with the right to terminate on three mouths’ notice at the expiry of twelve months. The total cost was L 43,000, from which L 39,005 fell to be deducted, leaving a balance of L 4,000 odd payable by this colony. REDUCTION OF HONORARIUM. Mr Barron moved—“ That, in the opinion of this House, the permission ex tended to members to absent themselves for five days during the sitting of Parlia ment without deduction from their allow ance, in accordance with the resolution agreed to on the 25th August 1874, should not apply to the last ten sitting days of any session, and that in addition to the proportionate deduction provided for in such resolution a special deduction of five guineas per day should be made from the honorarium of any member who absents himself during the last ten days of any session.” Mr Shephard moved as an amendment —“ That all the latter clauses of the mo tion be omitted.” The motion as amended was lost by 25 to 33. BAST AND WEST COAST RAILWAY. On the motion of Sir George Grey, it was agreed to go into Committee next Wednesday to consider an address to the Governor to request his Excellency to cause a sum to be placed on the Estimates for the construction of a railway for the connection of the City of Christchurch with the West Coast of the Middle Island. The Hon Major Atkinson reserved to the Government the right of opposing the proposal when again brought up. DECENTRALISATION. Mr Montgomery gave notice of the following motion :—“ That the existing system of Central Government has failed to realise the results anticipated, and that the promises and arrangements made at 1 the time of abolition of the Provinces have not been fulfiled. That in conse quence of this centralising policy much discontent prevails throughout New Zea land ; that to ensure economy and effi ciency in the administration of local 1 affairs it is necessary that all such local affairs, including public works, should be ’ withdrawn from the control of the Central Government and vested in local governing bodies elected by districts having a com munity of interests.” He said he under stood Ministers would be prepared to give him an early opportunity for discussing ' this motion.

The Hen Major Atkinson said that he 8 understood that Mr Montgomery had no 1 wish that it should be accepted as a no confidence motion, but if carried it might p result in such. There was no wish, how ‘ ever, in the meantime to stop business, so 1 that he would give Tuesday next for its 1 discussion. 9 The House adjourned at 6.30. EVENING SITTING. The House resumed at 7.30. LOCAL OPTION EXTENSION. 3 Mr M. W. Green moved the second t reading of the Local Option Extension Bill. e Mr Fish moved the adjournment of the 3 debate to that day three weeks. After discussion the House divided on b the question of the adjournment—Ayes, 1 32 ; noes, 22. THE ANNEXATION QUESTION. Sir G. Gret moved the second reading of the Annexation and Confederation Bill. It was a most important measure, and t dealt With a question of wide interest. The Bill proposed a solution of grave 1 difficulties, and it would be beneficial to New Zealand in many ways. The Home 3 Government had made a move in the f same direction as he proposed, Mr Glad stone a few days ago recommending an almost identical course. The Hon Major Atkinson would not object to the second reading, but asked that the Bill be referred to the Select Committee already appointed on the an* nexation question. Sir George Gret agreed that the Bill should be referred to the Committee, and the motion for the second reading was [ carried. k Sir G. Gret moved that the Bill be re ferred to the Committee already ap pointed.—Carried. AFFIRMATION BILL. On the motion of Sir G. Gret the Affir mation Bill was read a second time. SHOPKEEPERS. Mr M. W. Grekn m >ved the second reading of the Regulation of Hours of Shopkeepers and Others Bill. Mr Fish moved, and Mr Fergus seconded, tint it be read that day six months. The House divided on the question of the second reading —Ayes, 22 ; Noes. 41. The amendment for reading it that day six mouths was carried. RETAIL SALES. Mr Bathgate moved the second read ing of the Sale of Goods by Retail Bill. After discussion it was moved—“ That the Bill be read that day six months.”— The amendment was carried, and the Bill was thrown out. constitution amendment. Sir George Gret moved the second reading of the Constitution Act Amend ment Bill. His task was a difficult one He was about to ask this one branch of the Legislature to sanction the abolition of ihe other Chamber. Ho looked upon that branch as an incubus and hindrance to the well being of the community. In seeking its abolition he was actuated by a sense of public duty. The only use 1 attribute ! to this second Chamber was £ that it induced careful legislation, but he t believed that was a mistake. He believed c that the experiment made in a colony , of one Chamber was successful. It had ® also worked well in South Africa and some countries of Europe. Great em barrassment arose from the creation of tl this second Guam bar. He had himself t; met with gieat difficulties from it. He a had had to modify hia measures, knowing that if he did not do so they would not pass the second Chamber. There were no distinct party lines in this colony, so that si

a measure going through this House would not be taken up in the other Chamber with the same certainty or chance of success. There could be no comparison between the House of Lords and their Upper Chamber as constituted hero. He asked, was not the whole regu lation of the country moulded by the Upper House? When, a Ministry was formed colleagues had to be chosen from that House, and the Government had therefore to modify tlreir opinions in defer* ence to the opinions of their colleagues in the Upper House. Then again, the prac tice of members passing from House to House was a breach of constitutional law, and was a very damaging state of affairs. He contended that anyone having taken the oath of allegiance to his Sovo r eign in the Upper House had no right to abandon that position and come down to the Lower House, knowing that when it suited his purpose he would return to the place again from whence he came. The large number of members in the Legislative Council weakened the choice of new representa tives, and by that means another great injustice was wioughi. He concluded by saying that the result of his observations had been that all second Chambers, even the House of Peers at Home, obstructed and delayed sound legislation and all re form in the interests of the people, and in that way it tended to evil legislation. He felt sure that the House could do all the work, and do it more efficiently by itself.

The Hon Major Atkinson said there were two reasons why the motion should not be passed. The first was the measure was of such large importance that it must be dealt with by Government if dealt with at all, and said the mover had not shown any reason why it should pass. There was no statement that the colony demanded it. The objection that certain Bills had not passed was not a sufficient reason, and that the House of Lords had legislated badly, and that there was no similarity between that body and the Legislative Council was certainly not any reason for believing that the Council would legislate badly. He denied that the Legislative Council had any influence in the making or unmaking of Governments. He was altogether ignorant of any such influence being exercised. The objection of mem bers having resigned and taken their seats in the Lower House, and then, perhaps, gone hack to the Council, was not any objection, but, on the contrary, an advan tage. If the people wanted the service of a gentleman in the Council it would be wrong to debar him from such service. It was always understood that the mem bers of that body were at liberty to resign, and it would be most unfair to the colony to debar them from that privilege. Sir George Grey had told them this Bill was a life thought on his part. It was rather extraordinary that he should only come in at the eleventh hour and make known that thought. He had spoken to members of the Legislative Council without a word about this life thought and conviction until the Government proposed to deal with the question. It was out of the question for a private member to interfere when he knew that the Government in tended to move in that very direction. It was announced in the Governor’s Speech, and when that proposal was given effect to would be the time for Sir George Grey to try and carry out his ideas on the sub ject. To propose a measure like this after the declaration in the Governor’s Speech was quae unparliamentary. The question was of such large importance that Parliament would not be justified in dealing with it until an appeal bad been made to the country. That was what Government proposed. He believed the country desired to see some change made in the constitution of the Council, and the Government would propose a mea sure t■ lia session to, take effect after the general election. Such being the case, he hoped Sir George Grey would see his way to withdraw the Bill. If not, he would ask them to refuse to pass the motion, and to wait until the Government had an opportunity of submitting its msa- Eure.

Mr Moss, although a Democrat, and because he was one, held that a Second Chamber was necessary to secure the liberty and safety of the people. The nominated system was the best he could conceive of. If they made large electoral districts the result would be that the best men would not undergo the trouble and toil of a candidature for such districts. After a long discussion, the House divided : Ayes, 11; noes, 35. The House rose at 1.10 a.m.

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[REUTER’S TELEGRAMS—COPTRIOHT.] Russia'and Persia* London, July 3. A treaty has been concluded between Persia and Russia to regulate the boundary of the north-east frontier. Terrible Disaster. A vessel named the Daphne was being launched at the Clyde to-day when she upset, and fifty workmen wha were on her decks were drowned. The Cholera in Egypt. Alexandria, July 3. It is intended to disinfect the houses of infected people at Damietta, and burn the bodies of those dying of cholera. A cordon has been estab* lished round the town, and an order has been given to shoot all fugitives from the place. London, July 4. Sir William Gull, an eminent physi cian, and author of the report on cholera compiled for the Royal College of Physicians, has written a letter to the Press, in which he states his belief that the outbreak of cholera in Egypt will soon subside, and that in his opinion the disease exists only in its milder form, and is not the malignant epidemic known as Asiatic cholera. Recovered. Captain Shaw, Superintendent of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, has _ re covered from the injuries he sustained at a recent fire in Long Acre, and has resumed his official duties. Monetary and Commercial. London, July 3. Consols have further advanced and are quoted to-day at iooj£. New Zealand securities remain at yesterday’s quotations. Adelaide flour, ex ware house, is unchanged at 465, and New Zealand ditto at 42s 6d to 465. Aus tralian tallow—best beef continues at 4XS, and best mutton at 465.

AUS TRALIAN.

[REUTER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] Gone Ashore. Melbourne, Yesterday. The ship George Roper, 2,933 tons > from Liverpool (April 10th), went ashore at the Heads, while attempting to enter the harbor. . The sea was calm, and the vessel was not in a dan gerous position. The Victorian Loan. A telegram received by the. Govern ment confirms the message regarding the Victo r ian Loan. The average of accepted tenders is L 99 10s rod. Shipping. Sailed, this afternoon—Union steam ship Te Anau, for Bluff.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAX, JULY 5, 1883



N E D. SUBSCRIBERS TO OUK CIRCULATING LIBRARY ANDREWES BROS., Bodtsellers and Stationers, East street South, Ashburton. 77 WANTED, by a respectable young person, an ENGAGEMENT as Nursery Governess; and whe is willing %6 make herself generally useful; country preferred. Apply by letter—“B,” office of this paper. 1468 Cheap Storage. 363 ,;; MATSON, 00X & 00. ■ Vfc»' , i Jw> ■** .



Wanted WANTED Known—o. Hawkins bav in? decided to give up the Ashbur ton Branch of his Business, will hold a CLEARING SALE for a FEW DAYS. No reasonable offer refused for CASH. N.B.—All outstanding ACCOUNTS are particularly requested > to be settled at once. 1480 WANTED Known—Best fresh Butter, Is per lb. Fresh Eggs, .Is 2d per dozen, at Frikdlandbr Bros. 7-25 WANTED Known—Music Taught to Pupils in Ashburton or Tinwald, at their own homes, for 2£ guineas ; at my house for 2 guineas per quarter. | Letters addressed to Post-office or to Mrs Charles Cornelius, third house on East Belt, next Davis’s. 7-19 WANTED KNOWN — Hates and Co. have a lot of EMPTY CASE 8 for sale. Arcade Shops. aul2 WANTED, by a respectable young person, an ENGAGEMENT as Useful Help or Companion ; country pre ferred. Apply, by letter,; Office of this Paper, to A.B. 1468 WANTED Known—Two or three Gentlemen will meet with a com fortable home ; terms moderate. Mrs G. H. Thompson, Trevor .on. 1443 WANTED Known C. Hawkins, Ashburton, will hold aFortnight’s CLEARING SALE of BOOTS and SHOES, commencing on SATURDAY next, at extremely low prices, to clear out his present Stock. 1442 "VTTTANTBD KNOWN —That Robert V\ Elston, Burnett street, Ashbur ton, having procured the newest appara tus, is prepared to Sweep Chimneys at very low rates. Any orders left at the Town Hall will receive prompt attention. Terms cash. 760 c WANTED Known —That Mr Dan Lea has Opened his Gymnasium next to Harrison’s Auction Rooms. An inspection of his calisthenics of every description is invited. 1344 Special Advertisements.



F YOU WANT GOOD AND STRONG FURNITURE, GO TO DAVIS’S CHEAP FURNITURE AND RED DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. fnYERY article Sold at Christchurch -i Pbices and gairanteed bes. of ■material and workmanship.



FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED sl THE NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory HAVE spared ne effort to place before . the public a MOST COMPLETE A3SORTMSN T •F 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 bo found CHEAPER THAN EVER. -g-. 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 WERT HEIM SEWING MACHINES Ashburton Branch : EAST STREET.



Money ! Money! 1 The equitable investment COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Buted, are prepared, through their agent, T . 0. Ddw'JAN, East street, to LEND MONEY on Ashburton approved free hold or leasehold property, repayable by either monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, or yearly instalments, or for a fixed period. The Company are also open to DIS COUNT BILLS. J. C. DUNCAN, 883 Agent, East street.



STATIONERY OF EVERY DE SCRIPTION. Account Books Ink—ftom 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 Heme Journals, Magazines, and Papers by every mail. Subscribers wanted for any Magazine or Paper published. Andrewes Bros., BOOKSELLERS, &c., East street South Ashburton. n!5 ROBINSON AND TOWNSHEND ARB CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT OATS BARLEY GRASS SEED Agents for A. Moore & Co. ‘ROBINSON AND TOWNSHEND, Havelock street. 229



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, 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 s Dress Parcel, contains— Worth { £ s. d. 1 dress piece (12 yds) any shade, French costume cloth ... 0 18 6 li good velveteen to match dress 0 6 6 3 yds silesia, for linings ... 0 1 10 2 doz new oxydised buttons, to match ... ... ... ... 0 I 6 1 pair warm lined fur-top spring cuff gloves ... ... ... 0 2 6 £1 9 10 Our No. 2,30 s household parcel, contains — Worth 1 pa ; r good medium size blan kets ... ... ... ... 1 0 0 1 good honeycomb quilt... ... 0 12 6 8 yds good wincey ... ... 0 5 0 1 pair good strong corsets, any size ... ... ... ... 0 5 0 £2 2 6 Our No. 3, dress parcel for £2, contains— Worth 1 dress piece (10 yds) celebrated Empress black velveteen ... 1 7 6 3 yds good silesia for lining ... 0 2 0 2 doz new style oxydised buttons 0 16 1 handsome striped winter skirt 0 9 6 1 durable silk umbrella, paragon frame ... ... ... ... 0 8 0 1 choice silk chenille scarf ... 0 3 11 £2 12 5 Our No. 4, Ladies’ parcel for £2, contains — Worth 1 dress piece (12 yds) French check costume cloth ... ... 1 1 0 3 yds silesia lining for same ... 0 2 0 2 doz choice buttons, to match dress ... ... ... ... 0 1 6 1 good warm Ladies’ tweed ulster 0 17 6 1 black quilted alpaca skirt ... 010 0 1 white or colored wool wrap ... 0 5 6 1 pair lisle lined fur-top spring cuff gloves ... ... ... 02 0 £2 19 6 Our No. 5, household parcel for £2 10s, contains— Worth 1 pair large size good witney blankets 1 10 6 1 nice large size good honeycomb quilt ... ... ... ... 014 6 1 pair good heavy while 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 calico, heavy make ... ... ... 013 0 24 yds good strong brown or grey wincey 0 14 0 6 yds tartan plaid ... ... 0 6 6 6 yds good brown holland ... 0 4 6 12 yds hemp carpet, dark stripe 0 7 0 6 pair Girls’ or Women’s warm winter hose ... 0 7 6 4 large unbleached Turkish towels ... 0 4 9



£3 15 3 Our No. 7, mourning parcel for £2 10s, contains— Worth 10 yds good black French cash mere ... ... ... ... 1 2 6 2 yds 4x4 celebrated rainproof crape ... ... ... ... 0 9 6 1 good black alpaca or sateen skirt ... ... ... ... 014 6 2 pairs Ladies’ black hose ... 0 3 0 1 pair L . dies’ two-button choice black kid gloves ... ... 0 4 6 £ doz Ladies’ cambric handker chiefs, in fancy box 0 5 6 £2 19 6 Our No. 8, furnishing parcel for £lO, contains— Worth 20 yds nice pattern good tapestry carpet 3 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 IS 6 1 pair fall size good witney blan kets ... ... ... ... 1 10 0 1 pair medium good witney blan kets ... ... ... ... 1 0 0 1 full size white honeycomb er toilet quilt ... ... ... 014 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 Our No. 2, wedding parcel for £lO, contains— A very complete trousseau. Our No. 9, Ladies’ (half-price) parcel for L 5, contains— Usual price 1 Ladies’ handsome mantle ... 217 6 1 Ladies’ beautiful real sable muff and collarette ... ... ... 4 10 0 1 Ladies’ quilted satin skirt ... 1 0 0 1 fashionable tweed ulster, in leading shades 1 10 0 £9 17 6 A problem whereby Ladies may stay at home and order their drapery in perfect confidence. Just try one parcel and see what you will save. Remember—Cash returned at once for any article returned in good condition. Samples post free on application to any 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 C. BROWN & CO., Fashion House, Christchurch. 1362



Special Advertisements. F ° R SALE, Seed. Seed SEED WHEAT—Hunter’s White. Prime Tuscan. SEED OATS—Canadian. Tartarian, first-class, Danish. CRUSHED OATS, First-class, Is. lOd. per bushel. JOSEPH CLARK, 265 Ashburton and Tiwald.



H. M. Jones H AS NOW ON VIEW A FUSE STOCK OP 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. ORGANS. A good selection of these Instruments on hand from £l2 12s upwards. INSTRUMENTS TO SELECT FROM. 25 HARMONIUMS HARMONIUMS. Accordians, Violins, Banjos, Cornets, and all kinds of Brass and Stringed Instru ments. PH 0 the 0 Lmost won- VT derful instru- Jjj E meats of the day. _ Tjl Music by the yard. A child Mean play it. Very cheap. Just the H thing for those who cannot have a O piano. Pianos on hire and for sale at the lowest cash prices, and on TERMS to SUIT PURCHASERS. Agent for MILNER & THOMPSON. A Large Assortment of STATIONERY, BOOKS, TOYS, & FANCY GOODS. H. M. JONES, BURNETT ST. & BARING SQUARE. Ashburton. 13d AND FOR SALE The UNDERSIGNED have received instruction# from the Owner to SELL BY PRIVATE TREATY, All that COMPACT BLOCK OF LAND on the Acton Station ESTATE, SOUTH RAKAIA, Being SECTIONS 31757, 31758, and 31759, Containing 1099 ACRES. The block has been SPECIALLY SELECTED by the Proprietor, and is thoroughly adapted for farming purposes, the adjoin ing sections having this season grown some of the HEAVIEST CROPS ON THE PLAINS. Only a small instalment on the pur chase is required to be paid, the balance to remain on mortgage at 6£ per cent, for a term of years as may be agreed on. We have also FOR SALE an Improved Farm Containing 1026 ACRES. Situated close to Ealing Rilway Station, and well watered. For further particulars apply to THE NEW ZEALAND GRAIN AGENCY AND MERCANTILE COM PANY, LIMITED. Christchurch or Ashburton. 12au