SHIPPING.

J>ORT OF LYTTELTON.

Arrived. Saturday.

Hawea, s.b., from Manukau and way ports. Wakatu, s. s., from Kaikoura and Wel , lington. Yesterday. Orowaiti, s. s., from VVestport. KSWitiri, 8.8., from Westport. Sailed. . . Saturday. Endeavor, brigantine, for Timaru. Catalonia, as., for Plymouth. Hawoa, b.b., for Wellington.

SHIPPING TELEGRAMS.

. ’ . Auckland, Saturday. Arrived—Stanley, from Dunedin ; Co lumbia, from Napier ; Seabird, from Lyt telton. ~ Sftilddrr-Langston, for Napier. P ! OAMARU, Saturday. Arrived—Taiaroa, from Wellington.

COMMERCIAL.

Ashburton Guardian Office, Monday afternoon,

Alfred Harrison reports for the week as follows On Friday, August 24, I held a sale for the trustee in the estate of George Parkin, when a quantity of timber, builders material, etc, was disposed of, bringing very good prices.—On Saturday, Augustus, I held my weekly sale, and a more unsteady market, as regards prices, it was never my lot to report. Respecting horses little can be said. p°ws sold very well; and were enquired for. Pigs m some cases brought high prices, and in others biddings were languid. Carcase pork, to 4 Ud. Tes, 2 is. Fowls, is 6d to 3s 6d : turkeys, 12s to 16s per pair, Produce gener varied, so that it is impossible to give reliable quotations; white kidney potatoes sold from 30s to L 6 per ton. There was a ,very large attendance. l/Lt T, Bullock reports of the Horse Market for the week ending Saturday, August 25: There was an average attendance of farmers and others. A small entry of horses—only 21 being entered for the day’s sale, and for all descriptions the biddings were more animated than at the previous Saturday’s sale. There were no first class draughts entered, and most of the medium draughts being of an inferior description, low prices were obtained. Out of those yarded (21) 12 were sold at the fol lowing prices—Medium draughts, Ll 4 to L2i 'ios; 2 and 3-year-old colts, JL.I4 10s to Ll 6; aged and inferior draughts, Ly 10s to Lio ; light harness horses, L 6 15s to Ly 10s; hacks, '£3jsto L 6 15s (inferior). Oats—There was a better demand for them than at last sale; in ferior feed damaged by wet, is 4d per bushel ; short oats, is lod.

DAILY MEMORANDA.

, ■ ■ : AUCTION SALES '• r Tuesday, August 28. ICatson,. Cox and. Co., at the Tinwald Yards—Stock. AMUSEMENTS, &c 4o' y '■■i Wednesday, August 29. s!own HaU—Ripk Tournament. Thursday, August 30. Oddfellows’ Hall—Grand Ball; at« p.m. rr - V August 31. .. Hflt&Von Sbhoolroom Amateur Dra- Berfdrmancej &c. ■ r R rp! ■ ‘ BioNUAT, ' September 3. sOToagli Council, at Borough Council ' Chambers, at 7 o’clock. Wednesday, September 12. Ashburton County Council —at Council Chambers; 11 a.m.

TRAVELLERS’ GUIDE.

Trains Leave Ashburton for Christ church and intermediate stations at 7.10 a.m., 10.55 a.m., and (Express) 5.37 p.m.

Trains Leave Ashburton for Timaru and South, at 6.50 a.m., 10.25 a.m. (Boreas), and 4.45 p.m.—the latter pro ceeding no farther than Timaru; Trains Arrive '•; at Ashburton from Ohbktuhuroh at 10 15a.m. (Express), 4.35 p.m., and 7.15 p.m. Trains Arrive at Ashburton from Timaru and South at 10.40 a.m., 5.27 p.3m.,(Eipresß), and 8 D.m.

DEATH.

Beattie. —On August 26th, at the Manse Ashburton, toe wife of the Rev. A. M. Beattie, M A.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 1883. The Seat of Government.

While Mr Bathgate’s motion for the creation of a new political capital for the colony, from its highly fanciful character, was not such as to command .the sympathy of the practical politician, it is not surprising to hear that the anti-Centralists in the General Assem bly contemplate another move in the direction of changing the seat of Go vernment. The fact of Mr Bathgate’s motion having been lost by four votes only evinces the strength of the feeling against the existing order of things. One would rather have expected the resolution to be negatived on the voices than to find it become the sub ject of a close division. There are, however, many cogent reasons why a large proportion of the members of the General Assembly and of the inhabi tants of the colony should desire to see some other place than Wellington made the seat of Government. The causes which necessitated the remoyal oh the Government establishment from Auck land to Wellington have ceased to exist. At the period when that change took place it had actually been found on one occasion that the quickest way of reaching Auckland from Dunedin was via Melbourne; telegraphs were unknown in the colony; and it was the dissatisfaction of the Canterbury and Otago men at the inconvenience which they experienced from their attendance upon their Parliamentary duties at Auckland which brought about the re moval. Wellington was chosen as the future seat of Government, partly on account of its central position, but quite as much on account of the native difficulty, which all sides admitted ren dered it necessary to keep the seat of Government in the North Island, so that the Ministry might be on the spot to deal with native troubles as they arose. The altered condition of affairs is obvious. With the abundant railway, steam, and telegraphic com munication which we now enjoy, it is of practically little consequence in what part of either island the political capital it located, provided it be on the main line of communication. What ever site be chosen, the representatives of some parts of the country will have to travel a considerable distance, but that is unavoidable. What we wish to urge is that the improved facilities of communication have virtually got rid of one of the two principal arguments which were used in favor of making Wellington the seat of Government. As to the other, the native difficulty may be reckoned a thing of the past. At all events, it is become of so little moment that it would be absurd to per mit it to influence our actions in this matter.

What the bulk of the colonists feel is that a powerful interest, most in jurious to the welfare of the colony, has grown up in Wellington. We have foolishly created in New Zealand a most extensive bureaucracy, having its headquarters at Wellington, while the personal interests of its chiefs and representatives there are firmly welded with those of the Wellington people. Those interests, it is superfluous to say, are quite opposed to anything in the shape of economy of administra tion, purity of government, or localisa tion of the functions of government. The colony feels that a burthen of ex penditure and taxation too heavy to be borne is being rivetted upon its shoulders, but its struggles to free itself from the onerous load, and the exertions of its representatives in Par liament to reduce the public expendi ture, are met with the stolid and effec tual resistance of the Wellington bureaucracy and its local supporters. In like manner, the colony finds year by year the ends of the strings of public affairs being gradually placed in the hands of Wellington officials and all the local bodies made to dance atten dance upon those gentlemen. A variety of arguments have at dif ferent times been used by the opponents of a change in the seat of Government. The latest is the supposed heavy cost of a removal, say to Christchurch, which is boldly set down at 1,250,000. Those who make the allegation do not favor us with the details of their estimate. In the absence of such details the amount sounds romantic, although even if the removal did cost a quarter of a million of money, it would be well worth con sidering whether it would not pay the colony to incur the expense. Let us,

however, examine roughly what the principal items of expenditure would be. The buildings occupied by the Govern ment at Wellington consist of Govern ment House, the Parliament buildings, the public offices, and the Ministerial residences. Similar buildings would have to be erected at the place chosen for the new seat of Government. Against this outlay must be credited the value of the land and buildings at Wellington vacated by the Government, and which could of course be sold; so that the expense on building account would be reduced to the difference be tween the sum produced by the sale of the Wellington property, and chat spent on the new buildings. In reality the cost would be less. The Parliament buildings at Wellington are in such an indifferent state of repair that, although some or was spent upon them last year, it is now proposed to erect a new wing and make other alterations estimated to cost and this money might just as well go towards the erection of a fresh build ing in another part of the colony. So the Government printing office is in a very shaky condition, and a new one will have to be put up before long. Making these allowances, the net cost of n«w build ings would be a very moderate amount; while the only other item of ex pense of removal would be the transport of the Government records and the officials, with their families, which could be effected by the Hinemoa. When it comes to be scrutinised, the supposed enormous expense is seen to be a bugbear ; and if no more valid objection be available Wellington will remain the seat of Government just so long as she can contrive to sow dissension amongst the ranks of her opponents, but no longer.

Snow was seen on Saturday as far north as Mahurangi (Auckland). The resident natives were astonished at the sight. Alexander Lamb, aged seventy - two, died unexpectedly at South Wairoa. He got a severe scratch on the leg, and the dye from his knitted colored stocking pro duced blood poisoning. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company have given a twenty guinea cup to the Otago A. and P. As sociation as a prize for the ten best wethers for refrigerating purposes. At the Police Court this morning, be fore Mr Baddeley, R M., two women named Lillie Thompson, alias Wright, and Ada Gilbert were' sentenced to one month’s imprisonment, for having no visible means of support, and Richard Chamberlain, for vagrancy, was sent to gaol for two months. The anniversary services and tea meet ing of the Wesleyan Sunday school will probably be held this year about the 28th October. Already preliminaries are being arranged, and the first rehearsal for the singing portion of the proceedings is to take place on Friday night. The Ashburton Coursing Club has de cided to hold one more meet during the present season, the date fixed being Wed nesday next, the 29th inst. The entries and draws will take place to-morrow evening, at the Somerset Hotel, and only dogs of members of the Club will be allowed to be nominated. The fees will be, for the All-Aged Stakes, 10s 6d each, and for the Sapling Stakes, 10s 6d. At a meeting of the Auckland City Schools Committee R. M. Mitchell com plained of the headmaster of the Welles ley strret East School. Mr Worthington had refused to apologise for punishment inflicted on bis son, who exhibited symp toms of brain fever, the result, it was allayed, of a heavy blow. The Commit tee decided to communicate with Mr Worthington in regard to the affair. The heaviest sea experienced at Oamara for years rolled into the bay during Fri da y and the early part of Saturday. The force of the sea was sufficiently strong to •vrench the heavy steel rails on the break water from their fastenings, and bend and twist them into a variety of shapes. A report of a high tidal wave at midnight on Friday also comes from Port Chalmers. The wave rose fully two feet and receded immediately. The news of the death of Mrs Beattie will be received with unfeigned sorrow throughout the district, and keen sympa thy will be felt for the reverend gentleman who hai lost so worthy a helpmate. Mrs Beattie has earned the heartfelt affection of a large circle of friends of all denomi nations, and although the Presbyterians will suffer the most direct personal loss, grief at this sad event will be experienced wherever her kindly face was welcomed. Dignitaries of State and other person ages occur ying high positions are among the favored few on whom behalf petitions are regularly offered in the churches of the land. It will perhaps be gratifying to members of the Fourth Estate to know that one of our local divines made more than passing reference in his opening prayer yesterday morning to those who wrote for the press, expressing a fervent trust that these educators of the people might be so divinely guided that the highest good of the people would be brought about. A disgraceful scene took place in front of the Town Hall on Saturday afternoon last. A man who appeared to be under the influence of liquor, was walking up and down in a most excited state, using most disgusting language, and offering to fight anyone who came in his way. He evidently had been fighting with some one, for his face and hands were covered with blood. This obstreperous individual afterwards made his way to Tinwald where he continued to create a disturb ance, and he was subsequently taken into custody. His name turned out to bo Leslie Martin, and ho was brought before Mr Baddeley this morning charged with assaulting Hugh Muir. The case was not gone into, and the prisoner was remanded till to-morrow, bail being allowed—him self in L2OO and two sureties of LIOO each.

We have received from Mr J. B. Sheath, the secretary, a circular concerning the New Zealand Industrial Exhibition, which is to be held in Christchurch at the end of the present year, the opening day being fixed for the 17th December. From Ibis we learn that the Managing Committee are desirous of securing the best possible illustrative exhibits of New Zealand’s natural and raw products—of such goods as are of hon&fidc New Zealand manufac ture, and of such manufacturing processes as may be generally interesting and in structive. They desire also to receive works of art, in order to assist in develop ing artistic tastes, for which an art gallery will bo provided, and would invite the assistance of ladies in procuring specimens of art needlework, fancy work, painting in oil and water color, terracotta, and anything suitable for the Ladies’ Court. A space will be also set apart as a Juve nile Court (for which no entry foe will be made), for specimens of painting, drawing, modelling, and any mechanical work, limited to youths of both sexes under the »ge of 16. A committee will be appointed to make an official report on all and each of the exhibits, in general terms, as to their novelty, progress, or perfection, the report to be printed, and a copy presented to each exhibitor. The Secretary is au thorised to act as agent for exhibitors on his own responsibility.

Taiaroa will not be able after all to play for Otago in the Auckland football match, not having sufficiently recovered. In the practice match at Dunedin on Saturday for the impending contest, a young fellow named Gaiter had his leg broken. The Ashburton hounds met on Satur day at that favorite trysting place Hunt’s. The first run was over some very heavy ploughed land round the homestead, the second over some fine grass paddocks, the hounds taking the field along at a very merry pace, both man and horse having quite enough of it when the kill took place. The huntsman, on Lathallan, who was jumping in great form, handled his pack in his usual masterly manner. Amongst the followers we noticed, Messrs Stitt, on his favorite black, the Hunts (3), Hart, on Pirate, Corbett, on Cap tain, Wroughtonand others, including old Houser.

Our Methven correspondent writes: In accordance with a previous advertise ment, a preliminary meeting was held on Friday evening in Patton’s Hotel, for the purpose of arranging for a ploughing match to take place at an early date. A, lively interest was shown by those pre sent, and an influential committee was appointed to make the necessary arrange ments. By way of getting the affair under way, subscription lists were handed round to the members of Committee and others, and over L3O was collected in the room. Considering that Methven is the centre of such a largo extent of first-class agricultural land and can boast of such a thriving community of farmers, it is a foregone conclusion that the ploughing match, which is the first undertaking of the kind attempted here, will prove an entire success.

Mr T. W. Price is appointed temporary poundkeeper. Benjamin Ede, farmer, and Hugh Muir, livery stable keeper, have filed statements of in solvency. “ Falstaff ” will be the subject under dis cussion at to-night’s meeting of the Debating Society, when a paper bearing on this charac ter will be read by Mr Dempsey. The rink tournament originally intended to be held on Wednesday evening next, has been postponed to the following night (Thursday), in consequence of the visit of the Marionettes to Ashburton.

Wells’ “Rough on Corns.” —Ask for Wells’“ Rough on Corns.” 7j£d. Quick re lief, complete, permanent cure. 'Corns, warts, bunions. Moses, Moss and Co,, J-ydney, General Agents. I

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 ios, 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 Arcade* Ashburton.

SPORTING.

HiWKESEDEY SPRING MEETING

[redter’s telegrams—copyright.]

Sydney, Saturday.

At the Hawkesbury Race Club Meeting to-day, the race for the Hawkesbury Handicap was won by First Demon ... 1 Sardonyx 2 Despot... ... ... ... 3 Eighteen started. First Demon won easily by three lengths. Time —2min 38£aec.

FOOTBALL.

ASHBURTON v. RAEAIA.

Fifteen Ashburton footballers left here on Saturday morning for Rakaia for the purpose of trying conclu sions with players residing in the latter district, but «n arrival it was found that only nine men had turned up. However, some of the Ashburton men offered their services, and a very pleasant game was played, ultimately resulting in a victory for the- visitors, who managed to secure ten tries, from which Hit a single goal resulted, to nil. Although it was. to be regretted that Rakaia did not bring forward a full team so that a re presentative match could have come off, the Aahburtonites enjoyed themselves thoroughly, the reception accorded to them being most hearty, and they re turned in the evening in great good humor. Rakaia numbered among her footballers one or two excellent players, notably Reid, who did yeoman’s service for his side, and an idea was mooted that a combined team of Ashburton and Ra kaia men would be strong enough to play a South Canterbury fifteen with every prospect of success. Efforts are to be made to arrange a match on these lines, and we certainly think it is a good notion, as it would serve to arouse an interest in tae game in this district, which is much wanted at present.

AUCKLAND v. CANTERBURY.

The match between Auckland and Can terbury was won by the former by a goal and a try to a try. Canterbury also kicked a goal, but it touched one of the Auckland men and did not count. The local fifteen played much better than was expected. The Auckland play was dis appointing, and the opinion was unani mous in Christchurch that they will be thrashed by Otago. Whiteside and O’Connor got tries for Auckland, and Arneil kicking a fine goal from the for mer. Archer got the try for Canterbury. The weather was fine, and the attendance about 1,800. The Auckland men passed through this morning on their way to Dunedin.

MARLBOROUGH v. NELSON.

The Interprovinoial football match, Marlborough v. Nelson, was played at Nelson on Saturday. The weather was fine, and a large number of persona was present. Marlborough was overmatched throughout, and Nelson won by three goals and six trios to nothing. The goals were kicked by Askew, Withers, and Walker.

WRECK OF THE ALMA.

[by telegraph.] Auckland, To-day.

Captain James Patterson and the crew, consisting of six men, of the three masted schooner Alma, arrived at Whan garoa in a small open boat on Friday last. They report the total wreck of their ves sel on a coral reef three hundred miles from the coast of Queensland. The reef is only visible at high water, and is marked in the chart as the Elizabeth. The vessel struck at midnight, and next morning the barque Afton, bound for Portland (Oregon), hove in sight, and a signal was made. She boro down on them and took them on board, landing them on the coast of Mangonui. The Alma was on a voyage from Wanganui to Rockhampton, laden with timber. Had not the barque Afton so providentially appeared, the crew might have endured great hardship, as the fresh water was all spoilt with the salt. Captain Patterson and his crew speak highly of Captain Gilmor and the crew of the Afton for the kindness shown to them. The longboat, oars, sail, and compass were sold by auction on Tuesday the 21st inat, when they fetched L 7 11s.

PARLIAMENTARY

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Saturday, Avgust 25. BILLS.

The Guardian Trust and Executors Com pany Bill was read a third time and passed. The Hon Mr Reynolds introduced a Bill to amend the Licensing Act, which was read a first time.

On the motion for the third reading of the Otago Harbor Board Bill, Dr Pollen moved its recommittal for further amendment,, but this was nega tived after a long discussion by 23 votes to 11.

. The Auckland Loan Bill was passed through Committee, and read a third time.

On the motion of the Hon Mr Whitaker it was agreed to sit on Mon day. The Council rose at 5 p,m.

IN THE LOBBY.

[from our parliamentary correspon dent.]

Wellington, To- day.

Mr Conolly’s Civil List Amendment Bill provides that in future L 9,200 ’shall be appropriated for the salaries of the judges of all the Supreme Courts, instead of to be appropriated as follows : Annual salary ot Chief Justice, L 2,000; annual salaries of four puisne judges, Ll,Boo each. The Dargaville Committee met again to-day, when Mr Dargaville put in specific terms the nature of his fiist charge in sup port of his allegations of political corrup tion against the Government Mr Knight, the actuary, was examined in support of the charge. The Work of the Committee seems to bs only just commencing. Angelique Therasse, whose case has been prominently before Parliament lately, received a free .pardon yesterday, as it was ascertained she had bought the article of which she had been accused of stealing in Wellington at Christchurch. The Impounding Bill will not be pro ceeded with further this session.

It ia expected that the Ministerial statement as to the progress of business will be made either to-day or ia the course of a day or two. The Post considers that the direct steam service ought to have been made a Minis terial question.

THE MOUNT SOMERS SAILWAY.

[PROM OUR PARLIAMENTARY CORRESPON DENT.]

Wellington, Saturday. In asking the Government yesterday whether they would appoint a Royal Com mission to determine the best route for the extension of the Mount Somers line, the member r for Ashburton said that about seven years since the province ex pended LIO,OOO in the purchase of rails for a line to Mount Somers. Since then thecolony had expeudedaboutL2o,oooand made about 20 mileS of thta railway. The last contract would be completed in a few weeks, and the line would Lave then reached what the Pubi c Works Depart ment regard as the point of junction with the Canterbury interior main line—a line existing' on paper only, as far as "concerns the county of Ashburton. Now, he did not wish the interests of the district to be sacrificed to any sentiment on the part of the Public Works Department re garding that line—which ia not likely to be made for half a century. The Mount Somers line ia now within a few miles of valuable building stone, coal and timber, and it is desirable that it should be com pleted to the most central point for developing a trade in those commodities, which will make the line one of the most profitable in the colony. As there is a great diversity of interests concerned, and as the Public Works Department appears unable to come to any decision on the subject, he would suggest the appointment of the Commission to settle the question. If the Department has matured its plana, and will proceed with the work in the direction he (Mr Wright) had indicated—that is all that he or hia constituents desire.

UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD

The usual monthly meeting of the Upper Ashburton Road Board w*s held at Tin wald to-day, when Messrs McLean (Chair man), Harper, Stitt, and Sargent were present. The minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed.

WOKKS REPORT. The report of the Surveyor .war read and received, and the items taken in rota tion. With regard to works the Clerk was instructed to prepare estimates of work necessary to main roads by next meeting.

unpaid bates; The Clerk was authorised to search Registry office tor owners of properties on which the rates were yet unpaid, and also to procure a level and set of mathematical instruments.

CORRESPONDENCE. Letters were read :—From the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board, enclosing ac counts of receipts and expenditure of institutions under the control of Board. —Communication received with thanks. From the Chairman of the Greenstreet School Committee, asking for earth from the Board’s roads. —Granted.

prospective works. TheJßoard, acting on advice, determined to do no work whatever, in connection with Tancred and Allen’s township until the roads are formed and the creek bridged where necessary by the pro prietors of the original laud.

TENDERS. The following tenders were accepted for works :—No. 3, cutting t*.Hinds, etc., 0. Sraithul—Lll 7s 6d ; No. |4, two bridges, J. Gardiner—Ll2 10s ; So. 5, Ohertaey-Mitcham, rpad formation, J. Holborough—at 4s 6d per chain ; No. 6, Thompson’s track, road formation, Geo. Sellings—at 4s Id per chain ; No. 7, Winchmoro-Lauriston, road formation, Goo. Sellings—at 4s per chain.

ACCOUNTS. Accounts were passed for payment to :he amount of L 47 11a 10d.

The Board then adjourned.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE

[rkuter’s telegrams— copyright.] The Imperial Parliament. .London, August 25.

The prorogation of Parliament took place to-day. The Speech from the Throne stated that harmony in diplo matic relations with foreign powers continued. An unbroken scheme of re-organisation in Egypt is steadily ad vancing, though the outbreak of cholera retarded the work of carrying the pro posed measures into effect. The dura tion of the temporary occupation of the Khedive’s dominions by the British 'roops is unchanged. Parleying with France is now proceeding in a spirit of friendship regarding the recent occur rence in Madagascar, and confidence is expressed that a stisfactory result wifi be attained. The hopes which have been entertained regarding the settle ment of Zululand have hot been real ised, but while avoiding ; gratuitous meddikig in that country, it was deter mined to maintain the fulfilment of

engagements entered into, and to secure the border and Natal from op pression. The working of the Trans vaal Convention has not been satisfac factory, but Ministers would shortly discuss the situation with the envoys who were about to arrive from that country. The revenue proved equal to the estimates. Agriculture has im proved, and the state of trade was sound. The condition of Ireland has become better. The Land Act was in wide operation, and the anti-rent agita tion had been broken. Agrarian out rages had decreased, and murder societies had been checked. *

The French in Tonqnin. Paris, August 26. _ Despatches to hand from Tonquift announce that the French force cap tured forts at Hue, after a bombard ment of several hours’ duration, „Xbe Anamite loss is believed to be heavy. A commission has proceeded to Hue to treat for the cessation of hostilities with the native princes. . ; r /

[Received Aug. 27, 11.10 a.m.] The Anglo-French Difficulty. London, August 25.

The latest intelligence from Mada gascar announces that a British consul has been reinstated at Tamatave, and has received due recognition at the hands of the French News has been received from Mauritius that Mr Shaw, the British missionary, who was arrested at Tamatave and detained on board the French man-of-war, has been discharged from custody at the Island Reunion. -

The lonic. , '■*' The steamship lonic arrived at Ply mouth from Lyttelton (July 10th). Her cargo *of frozen mutton is reported to be in excellent condition. The San Francisco Mail. / The Homeward bound mails via ’Frisco, which left Auckland bn July 17th, were delivered in London to-day. [Received August 27, 1.10 a.,m.]'/ !j Monetary and Commercial. . London, August 25. Consols have declined to iqoJiS ICeir Zealand securities remain at last quota tions. The wheat market is, dull, land to effect sales a lower price must be accepted. To-day’s quotations for colonial breadstuffs are:—Adelaide wheat, ex store, 48s; New Zealand wheat, ex store, 44s to 48s; Adelaide flour, 345. Australian tallow: has' ad vanced by 6d per cwt. Best bcdf is now at 40s 6d, and best mutton at 41s 6d. Best Sydney sun-dried copra is quoted at L2O 10s, an advance of 10s per ton. The total quantity of wheat afloat for the United *ls 1.700.000 quarters, an advancei>:of 50.000 during the week.: , . 5

The Wool Sales. : ' At yesterday’s and today’s 1 Wool sales 23,000 bales were Catalogued. The market is rather firmer, and a good demand was experienced.,

AUSTRALIAN.

[eBDTEB’s TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT,] [Received August 27,1.10. a.m.] The Timber Trade.

Melbourne, Saturday.

Messrs C. S. Ross and Co. report the sale of timber, ex Devenport, from New Zealand, as follows:—T and G flooring, 4 x at 7s 6d per 100 ft lineal; T and G flooring, 4 x at 4s per 1 ooft lineal. [Received Aug 27, 11.10 a.m.] Shipping. Melbourne, Yesterday. Arrived, last evening—Tarawera from the Bluff. The Annexation Conference, Melbourne, To-day.

The South Australian and; Tasmanian Governments have informed Mr Service that they would prefer that the annexe* tion conference should be held at the end ot October. Mr Service is trying to arrange a date that will be mutually convenient to all the colonies. Adelaide, Yesterday.

Arrived, this morning—Orient Co.'s steamship Orient, from Plymouth (July 14th.)

[Received August 27, 12 35 p.m.] Irish National League. Melbourne, To-day., An Irish convention will meet at Melbourne on November 7th, for the purpose of placing the Irish National League on a permanent basis in Aus tralia. Mr Redmond will preside over the convention. 1 r

Obituary. Stuart O’Brien, the well-known come dian, is dead.

TELEGRAMS.

[per press association.] •, Sudden Death. Dunedin, To-day. Mr Caleb Moore, well known in sport ing circles, died suddenly while walking on the Ocean Beach from heart disease.,: A Claim Sold. The Hindea Claim at Blue Spur was sold by auction at L 4,600. An Old Ruffian. At Port Chalmers, John Day, an elderly man, was committed for trial for criminally assaulting a girl of tender years.

THE ASHBURTON GUABDIAN, MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 1888.



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 sore 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 14!) •f>y.T.TEE FROM COUGH IN FIVE jtt MINUTES. Bonnington’s Pec- XOBIAL OxYMEL OP CaEEAGEEN OH IsiSH Moss (Registered).—The most certain and speedy remedy for disorders of the Chest and Lungs. May be obtained at moat of the Storekeepers and Chemists throughout the Province. Sold everywhere.— George BomfiNGXON, Christchurch.



THE NEW ZEALAND G lotting Factory HAVE spared no effort to place before ; ; the public a MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT ' . OF NEW WINTER MANUFACTURES , v 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. * Thelarge and increased trade has en abled the Proprietary to offer their cus tomers still, farther advantages than hitherto, and ; " THIS SEASON’S GOODS, upon inspection, will be found CHEAPER than ever. A SINGLE GARMENT . AX WHOLESALE JPKIOB. SHIRTS, HATS, HOSIERY, and every requisite at Wholesale Prices. Nineteen Branches now open in New Zealand. fAherifoiopthe’Unrivalled WERTfIEIM SEWING MACHINES Ashburton Branch : BA‘S : T STREET. BHE GUARDIAN is on every T«a ' table in Ashburton. . : c



Wanted WASTED— SITUATION by a com petent Gardener (single man), used to horses. Apply Office of this Paper. 8 401 WANTED— A good General SER VANT. Apply for particulars Office of this paper. 8 386 WANTED— To BUY 2f» Ashburton Saleyards Company SHAR S. Apply to Matson, Cox and Co. 8 380 WANTED KNOWN —Two Ladies would find A' Comfortable resi dence, with use of piano.—Mrs Q. H. Thompson. Tancred street, near Arcade. 1443 ■ \TTANTED Known—H. 0. Segers is V\ now showing his new Spring goods of every description (choice selection — come and see them). Everything marked with a small profit. Sealy’s new build ings, East street. 8 387 VT/ANTED KNOWN— That Robert W 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 Startling, an nouncement. Great bargains foi? 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 j to participate in the advantage received by me, an early call is invited to John Meech’s Cheap Furniture Mart, Burnett street. Roll up at once and secure bar gains.—John Mebch. 8 287 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 Clubs, etc. Dan Lea is always at his post to give lessons in Boxing, lessons £1 per month, or according to arrangement. 1344 ... •. .■ - WANTED Known—That in conse quence of the rapid increase of business, John MoinON, 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



Special Advertisements. E S : BROS. Are now selling everything at a GREAT SACRIFICE,



REAT CLEARING; SALE. FOR ONE MONTH ONLY, Commencing Saturday, August 18th. STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, TOYS, Etc. A GREAT REDUCTION PRICES OP ALL OUR GOODS. An Inspection Solicited. Andrewes Bros., BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, &c., East street South Ashburton. nl6 IN THE



PORS A L E Seed. Seed, SEED WHEAT—Hunter’s White. Prime Tuscan. SEED OATS—Canadian. Tartarian, first-class. Danish. KAIAPOI JSLAKD POTATOES, CRUSHED OATS, First-class, Is. lOd, per bushel. JOSEPH CLARK, 265 Ashburton and Tinwald.



JP A R M FOR AT SALE SEAFIELD, ON EASY TERMS OP PAYMENT BEING RURAL SECTION No. 25234, Containing 300 acres 300 Lately in the occupation of Mr H. Beckett The land is of good quality, and well watered by one of the County wa ter races. Also, A VERY COMPLETE Threshing Plant, By Ransome—almost equal to new. Apply, THE NEW ZEALAND GRAIN AGENCY AND MERCAN TILE COMPANY, LIMITED. War. HORNE, 12 au Agent,



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 Pcrcel System,” for the supply ard puachase of useful household drapery, thousands of parcels being for warded to the order of dist.tnc 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 ty E. (J. 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 ", £ s. d. 1 dress piece (12 yds) any shade, French costume cloth ... 0 18 6 good velveteen to match dress 0-6 6 3 yds silesia, for linings ... 0 1 10 2 doz new oxydised buttons, to match 0 16 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 pair good medium size blan kets ... ... ... ••• 10 0 1 good honeycomb quilt 0 12 6 8 yds good wincey ... ... 05 0 1 pair good strong corsets, any size ... ... ••• ... 0 5 0 £2 2 6 Our No. 8, dress parcel for £2, contains— Worth 1 dress piece (10 yds) celebrated Empress black velveteen ... 1 7 6 3 yds good silesia for lining ... 0 2 0 2 doz new style oxydised buttons 0 16 1 handsome striped winter skirt 0 9 6 1 durable silk umbrella, paragon frame ... ... ... ... 0 8 0 1 choice silk chenille scarf ... 0 3 11 £2 12 5 Our No. 4, Ladies’ parcel for £2, contains— Worth 1 dress piece (12 yds) French check costume cloth ... ... 1 1 0 3 yds silesia lining for same ... 0 2 0 2 doz choice buttons, to match dress ... ... ... ... 0 1 6 1 good warm Ladies’ tweed ulster 0 17 6 1 black quilted alpaca skirt ... 010 0 1 white or colored wool wrap ... 0 5 6 1 pair lisle lined fur-top spring cuff gloves 0 2 0



£2 19 6 Our No. 5, household parcel for £2 10s, contains — Worth 1 pair large size good witney blankets 1 10 6 1 nice large size good honeycomb quilt 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 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 L-idies* 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 ... ... ... ... 1 0 0 1 full size white honeycomb or toilet quilt ... ... ... 014 0 1 choice pattern wool tableoover 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 011 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 110 2 yds rich colored velveteen, to match ... ... ... ... 0 7 0 6 yds good silesia ... ... 0 6 0 3 doz buttons, to match dresses 0 2 0 8 yds braid, to match dresses ... 0 0 8 1 pair two-button first choice tinted or white kid gloves ... 0 5 0



6 Ladies’ linen collars ... ... 0 3 0 6 Ladies’ linen handkerchiefs ... 0 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 I Ladies’ handsome mantle ... 217 6 1 Ladies’ beautiful real sable muff and collarette 4 10 0 1 Ladies’ quilted satin skirt ... 1 0 0 1 fashionable tweed ulster, in leading shades... ... ... 1 10 0 £9 17 6 A problem whereby Ladies may stay at home and order their drapery in perfect confidence. Just try one parcel and 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. F.C.O. made payable to E 0. BROWN & 00., Fashion House, Obxistohuroh. 1862



Special Advertisements. Fine Gold. NA AAA SHEEP tobe Slaughtered to J U>I / U Me(a)t the Times.—Wanted the public to know you can save 100 per cent, by dealing at the Ready-Money Meat Mart, Bullock’s Arcade. Meat delivered to any part of the town when purchased. 8 211



P YOU WANT GOOD AND STRONG FURNITURE, GO TO DAVIS’S OHEAP FURNITURE AND RED DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. fjIVERY article Sold at Christchurch ■A Prices and -iranteed bes. of material and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED



Don’t Die in the House.— ** Rough on Rats ” clears out rats, mice, beetles, reaches, bed-bugs, flies, ants, insects, moles, jack* rabbits, gophers, 7 54d. Moses, Moss and- Ce., Sydney, General Agents. * Holloway’s Pills.—The changes oftem* perature and weather frequently upset persons who are most careful of their health, and most particular in their diets. These corrective purifying, and gentle aperient Pills are the best remedy for all defective actions of the digestive organs; they augment the appetite, strengthen .. the stomach, correct biliousness, and carry off all that is noxious from the system. Holloways’ Pills are composed of rare balsams, uumixed with baser matter, and on that account are pe culiarly well adapted for the young, delicate, and aged. As this peerless medicine has gained fame in the past, so will it preserve it in the uture by its renovating and invigorating qualities, and its incapacity.of doing harm.—[Advt.]



TOWN EDITION. Issued at 4.30 p.m, _____ For continuation of reading matter, see fourth page, " " " Exhibition -200 BEAUTIFUL VIEWS 200. Photographic trans parencies FROM NATURE OF NEW £E \LAND ANDAUS TRALIA, Affording a Trip to the Melbourne Exhi bition, i Will be Exhibited at the Town Hall, on TUESDAY, August 28th, and «t- Chertsey School on MONDAY, August 27th. Doors open at 7.30, to oommeuca l at p.m. 8 88#