SHIPPING.

■■ -"■» ?ORT OP LYTTELTON. ' Arrived.* To-day. Hsweij 8.8., from the Sooth.' 1 Bdtomahona, 8.8., from the North. SHIPPING. TELEGRAMS. Auckland, Yesterday. Arrived Frederick Basset, from Oamem. - v 1 1 {Wellington, Yesterday. Arrived—Mary Ellen, schooner, from Kaiapoi ;.Malay, barque, from Newcastle. S&ued—Rotemahana, for Melbe-o —e, via the South; Wanaka, for Pioton and Nelson.. . .t-r?. r; ) .' - Dunedin, Yesterday. Arrived—Orowaiti, s. s., for Westport Goal Company, from West Coast; Waka tipn*,'r from the 1 North ; Guiding Star, rom Hobart. - Sailed —Alma, .for Auckland,; Star, of the South, for Greymouth ; Hawea, for the Northern ports. ' ' Bluff, Yesterday. Arrived—Tarawera, from Melbourne.

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES Wednesday, 13 June. > Matson Cox and Co—Sale of Contract Horses at Patton’s Hotel, Methven ; 12 o’qlook, 1 - 1 *' ‘Thursday, June 14. Mr T. Bullock—Sale of Stock, Household FqAu(nre,,Da{ryjUtenails, etc., at Ash buttoitrForks; 1 o’clock. ,ic Saturday, June 16. Mr T. Bullock, at the Arcade Sale Yards —Wheat Land, at I o’clock.

MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, &o Wednesday, June 13. Orchestral Society’s Grand'.Concert, at the New Oddfellows’ Hall,- at 8 p.m. - Monday,. June 25. Borough I ’Council, at Borough Council - Chambers, at 7 o’clock. ? ,,, , ..Wednesday, July 4. Ashburton County Council at Council ; Cfaatuh^rs; 11 a. in.

MAIL NOTICES.

AshburtonPost Office 9B follows : Foi’Ohristchurch and North at 6 a.m. 10.30 a.m., and 5 p.m., daily. For Chertsey Rakaia, &c., at 10.30 a. m. Ddpedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Bangitata, Orari, Winchester, Mjd Geraldine, at 10 a. m. daily. , For Temuka, at 6 a.m. and 10. a.m., daily.' ForTimaJu and South, at 6 a.m., 10 a.m., «ttdA3o p.m., daily. _ For (Greenatreet and Ashburton Forks, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, at, 3.30 Somers, on Tuesdays and Saturdays,.at 6 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. For; Mayfield, on Tuesdays and Satur days, at r 6 a.m. .. , _ , , For ArWti, Waterton and Longbeach, at A3ojJ.m. daily. ■ Forjftemmgton/on -Mondays, Wednes days, and Fridays, at 430 p.m. For Wakanui, 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 a.m.

w«li arrive at the Ashburton Post <3ffico— ; 1 From Christchurch and Rakaia at 10,16 *.m., 485 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. ‘ FromiOhettsey, &c, at 10.15 a.m. and 435 pm. daily. From lhihedin and intermediate places at 6.30 jpiM ‘daily: From Temuka andTimaru at 10.40 a.m. 5.30 p.m., and ; B p;m. daily. From 8 Greenstreet and Ashburton Forks, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10 AsISIe Item Mount Somers, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, at 10.5 a.m. and 8.15 p.m. From Mayfield, on Tuesdays and Satur- Waterton, and Long hoodh at 10 a, in. daily. Item Elgin, Wakanui, Seafield, and Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sat- on Tuesdays and Fri days,- at 9.30 a. m. on Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Saturdays, at 10 a. in.

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DEATH.

Boyle.— On the 12th June, at Cameron street, Ashburton, Jane Ann, daughter Of W. R Boyle, aged 31 years.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prevalebit. TUESDAY. JUNE 12, 1883. The New Legislative Councillor.

When Major Atkinson addressed his constituents at Hawera we are told that he justified the course followed by the Government in calling Messrs Rich mond and Barnicoat to the Upper House. Neither the telegraphic report nor the local paper, however, has given us any further information on the mat ter, so that our darkness has been in no way lightened, and all we know is that the Ministry considered that the men most deserving of the honor were those who have been accorded it, al though we are doomed to be left in ignorance of the grounds upon which such an opinion was formed. At any rate the appointment of these two Nel son gentlemen was condemned through out the colony, both by the Ministerial and Opposition Press, and one would have thought that this would have been a warning to the Government not to re peat such a mistake. And yet we find that only a few days elapse before it is announced that Mr A. de B. Brandon, whose claims to a seat in the Legislative Council are certainly not higher than those of Messrs Rich mond and Barnicoat, has been made one of the “ Lords.” Mr Brandon is a very respectable member of society, but during his Parliamentary career he failed to show that he possessed any strikingly brilliant talents, and as he has passed the psalmist’s limit of three score years and ten, it is not to be ex pected that he will greatly benefit the colony in his new sphere. The Colon . ial Treasurer has been so wont to adopt the Fadministrations?est-moi tone in his political speeches that to most people he represents not so much a member of the Ministry as the Minis try itself. He is avowedly a strong believer in party politics, but surely it is carrying partisanship too far when we find him justifying an appointment that must be opposed to his convictions. Major Atkinson during his Southern tour said a good deal about the neces sity for a reform in the constitution of the Legislative Council, and further more showed a strong predilection in favor of the Hare system being tried. This may have been only a personal opinion, and was probably not N shared by the other members of the Govern ment, but when it is recognised that had the system he advocates been in force the three recent additions to the Legislative Council could not have been made, we fail to see how the Treasurer can conscientiously approve of them. We believe in the existence of an Upper House as a salutary check upon hasty legislation, but if its ranks are to be recruited from those who have no sort of claim to the honor, it will soon cease to have a raison d’etre, and the abolition of the present mode of electing members will not be long in coming. It is strange that a Government which is undoubt edly popular should commit two such decided blunders jdst on the eve of the opening of Parliament, and it is certain •that their action in this instance has estranged a large number of well wishers, and has strengthened the hands of their enemies.

Yesterday afternoon at Wellington De tective Campbell arrested a man named George Mackay on a charge of forging a cheque for Ll 3 9s, which ha passed off on a city tradesman.

At the Dunedin Police Court on Thurs day an action will come on, J. P. Mait land v. James Wraith, barrister, in which an attempt will be made to recover the penalty imposed by the Land Board for Mr Smith’s failure to attend the recent enquiry on dummyism to give evidence. Some miners of considerable experience in Barrytown districts are back from the new rush, and they are not sanguine that it will turn out much; while they saw rich prospects washed, they also saw others in which nothing better than a few grains could be obtained. Opinions are much* divided.

It is doubtful whether Sir George Grev will go to Waikato before the meeting of the Assembly, owing to dissensions among leading Ngatimaniopoto chiefs. The desire of the chiefs is to secure a reserve 'suffi cient for their wants and for the wants of their people, and to obtain the authority of Parliament' for the reservation of such land.

The New Zealand Electric Lighting Company has completed arrangements for lighting several business establishments in Dunedin with the electric light. Among them will be Watson’s Hotel and the Arcade. The plant for the Otago Daily Times office arrives this week. One hun dred lamps will be fitted up. The post office is also to be lighted shortly.

A barn and stable on the farm of Mr John Baird, Antre Bush, Southland, was burnt down on Saturday night. Three horses perished in the flames, and a large quantity of seed and some harness were destroyed. The building was insured for L3OO, but nothing was on the contents. The loss is estimated at L6OO above the insurance. No clue has been found as to the origin of the fire. The Mount Hutt Licensing Committee held their annual meeting on Saturday last at the Road Board office, Methven, the members present being Messrs Dent (in the chair), J. Jackson, J. Scrimgeour, and G. Pooock. Mr Patton applied for the renewal of his license for the Methven Hotel, and Mr Rouse for a license for a new house. Mr Stringer appeared for the former, and Mr Louphrey for the latter, which Sergeant Felton was present for the police. Two counter petitions were presented, but Mr Stringer argued that the one in favor of the new license was not framed in accordance with the Act, and his objection was allowed. Both counsel addressed the Committee, and after deliberation it was resolved to grant both applications. The influences of civilisation upon Te Whiti during his enforced sojourn among Europeans have been very marked. A recent visitor being invited to breakfast with Te Whiti, went in fear and trem bling, anticipating “ high ” shark and dubious cleanliness of serving. 'What he did get was a thorough English break fast, with tea and coffee, eggs and milk, etc., served in irreproachable style, and on a tablecloth of scrupulous cleanliness ; while Te Whiti was courteous, and quite the “ Pakeha ” host. In short, the effect of Te Whiti’s introduction to civilised life and schooling in civilisation has had the best results, and is bearing the happiest fruits. He is going in largely, for planting English trees, and for improved cultiva tion and sanitary reform generally. This is a marvellous change in’ less than two years.

' .‘j The New Zealand Shipping Company’s chartered steamer, the ionic, arrived at Wellington to-day shortly after mid night. With reference to -the cablegram from Sydney respecting the annexation of the New Hebrides, the New Zealand Govern ment have wired to Sir Dillon Bell, the Agent-General, instructing him to place himself in communication with, and act in conjunction with, the Agent-General of Victoria. This reply was sent the same day as the invitation was received from the sister colonies.

The draught stock of New Zealand ap pears to be very highly thought of in other colonies. The Sydney Town and Country Journal says :—Judging by the specimens landed in our port—and they are becoming numerous—New Zealand bids fair to make her mark as a producer of high-class Clydesdale horse.,. Several of them have passed through, for Queens land mostly, and, if that were possible, these animals appear to surpass the stock from which they spring. There are now in Sydney, en route for New Zealand, several parties going there to- select Clydesdales. For breeding purposes the mares brought from there have surpassed expectations. For plantation, farm, and team work the horses are rated Al. It might be worth the while of our breeders to note carefully the points in which the New Zealand Clydesdales excel.

At an adjourned meeting of the Dun edin Licensing Committee of which Mr Fish, M. H. R., is Chairman, he took the opportunity to make a le gthened speech in reference to the Licensing Act, taking the ground that the Committees had im properly judged their powers in refusing renewals, lie said the whole spirit and tenor of the Act were that all penalties for breaches of the Act should be ex tremely severe, but that no man except under extraordinary circumstances should be punished to the extent of losing his license, unless he had committed more offence. He added that he had no hesitation in saying that the system of elective Committees was a mistake, and that in future it would prove a greater failure, a greater source of wrong, annoy ance and injury to those interested in its suppression. He then alluded to the evils which would be occasioned by the wine and spirit merchants and brewers seeking to have their interests represented on the Committees and temperance re formers using their influence in an oppo site direction. He was satisfied that there would be more jealousy and heartburnings in the future than there had been in the past. No one can be sick if the stomach, blood* liver, and kidneys are well. Hop Bitters keeps them well. Notice.— [Advt.] The greatest nourishing tonic, • appetizer, strengthened and curative on earth—Hop Bit ters. See.— [Advt.]

Holloway’s Pills are strongly recom mended to all persons who are much reduced in power and condition, whose stomachs are weak, and whose nerves are shattered. The beneficial effects of these Pills will be percep tible after a few days’ trial, though a more ex tended course may be required to re-establish perfect health. Holloway’s medicine acts on the organs of digestion, and induces complete regularity in the stomach, liver, pancreas, and kidneys. This treatment is both safe and cer tain in result, and is thoroughly consistent with observation, experience, and common sense. The purification of the blood, the removal of all noxious matter from the secretions, and the excitement of gentle action in the bowels, are the sources of the curative powers of Hollo way’s Pills.—Advt. 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 bea,dsteads, 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 blind-maker. Spring window rollers kept in stock. Carvings and turnery sold to the trade.—J. Meech. Note the address, next Bullock’s Arcade.— [Advt.]

BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The usual fortnightly, meeting of the Borough Council was held last evening, whan there were present—His Worship the Mayor, and Gra J. Orr, A. Orr, W. Roberts, J. Ivess, R. Bird, S. Nelson, A. Harrison and G. H. St. Hill. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. mayor’s statement. The Mayur stated that the balance at the Bank had been reduced to L9ll 4s 4d, and the rates collected amounted to L 568 17s. CANCELLATION OF LEASE. Mr Fruhaut wrote asking that his lease be cancelled, as he was not in a position to carry out the conditions.—The Mayor said that he had a the letter say ing that the request would not be enter tained, and Mr Fruhauf had replied that he could not pay up, and asking for time, —lt was decided to give the applicant a month’s notice to pay. (TRANSFERENCE ok LEASE. Mr O. W. Purnell wrote on behalf of Mr F. Ferriman asking that the lease of T.S. 361 be transferred to Mr R. Lancas ter.—The request was granted. DRAINAGE. Mr Hugo Priedlander wrote asking for permission of the Council to his connect ing the outfall drain by a pipe to the land opposite the Belt, for drainage purposes. It was resolved ‘■hat the application should not be entertained. PLANTING. Cr John Orr jjreported on behalf of the Planting Committee, that they had ac cepted the tender of Messrs Sealy Bros, in the sum of H 4, for planting and re planting the reserves near the Old Men’s Home. —Adopted. THE SEALY CASE. The Mayor reported that the Com mittee appointed to enquire into the case of Sealy’s buildings had met, but that the Engineer was mt present, owing to his being at Christchurch. —It was decided that another meeting of the Committee be called to enable the Engineer to be present. surveyor's report. The following report was read:— (i). The Woiks Committee received two tenders for supplying shingle- That of John Griffin at is 4d and is yd for road and foot path shingle respectively, being the lowest, was accepted.—(2). By order of the Planting Com mittee, a man has been put on to dig round the trees in the different plantations. —(3). The labor gang have been engaged in re-forming Cameron and Havelock streets; forming cab and carriers’ stands; metalling street crossings; erecting platform in Baring square ; repairing footpaths; fixing lamp-post in Cameron street; clearing footpaths and side channels; making and fixing culverts and bridges; attending to water supply, etc. The report as read was adopted. inspector’s report.

The Inspector’s of Nuisances report was read as follows;

.Since last meeting I have the honor to len der my report as follows:—(i) Re closets; I have to report jo the Council that eight new closet pans have been placed in closets requir ing them since last meeting.—(2) Re slops, rubbish, and other refuse matter: I have to re port that a fair quantity of rubbish has been removed; also, that-I ha ’e no complaints to make to the Council.—(3) Re stray cattle : I have to report that at the last Court day a number of residents, who were liable for break ing the bye-laws, were dealt with; also, that there arc ‘a few cases for the next Court day. The report was adopted.

auditobs. The Town Clerk reported: that Messrs W. H. (Sundry and J. 0. Duncan had been elected auditors for the borough. IMPOUNDING CAITLB. Cr Nelson mentioned that certain cattle belonging to Mr Johns had been im pounded when on the property of the borough, and were released by, order of the Clerk. He wished to know who ■would pay Mr Price, as Mr Johns, had refused. —Cr J. Orr explained that he had asked- Mr Johns to let his cattle graze in the plantation, and that the mistake was due to him (Cr Orr), al though he acted with the best intention. —lt was decided that the Council liqui date the cost. FIRE BRIGADE COMMITTEE.

Cr Harrison said that as one of the Fire Brigade Committee had been ac '■orded six months’ leave, it caused some inconvenience, and he moved that Or Nelson.be a member of the Committee in place of Or R. Friedlander. —The motion was carried. THE BAND PLATFORM. Cr St Hill called attention to the fact that the platform which had been erected in Baring square would be greatly im proved by being painted.—lt was resolved hat the work be done, Cr Harrison alone dissenting. ; ■» ACCOUNTS. Accounts to the amount of L 156 16s were passed for payment, and the Council adjourned.

EUROPEAN ITEMS.

London, May 31. - The Standard this morning contains an article upon the annexation of New Guinea, and, referring to Lord ‘ Derby’s refusal to ratify the action of Queensland, urges the British Government to annex the s mch-eastarn portion of the island. Last night thej House of Commons voted Baron Alcester L 25.000, and General Lord Wolselejr LSO.OOO in recognition of the brilliant services rendered by them during the Egyptian war. The determination :of the Egyptian authorities to introduce manhood suffrage into that country has caused a , feeling of great dissatisfaction amongst many sec tions of people. The peasantry declare that the system is not what they require, and that they will not avail themselves of it.

The wheat crops throughout India and Russia are looking well, arid there is every prospect of a bountiful harvest. The manifesto issued by the Czar; im mediately after his coronation has caused the greatest indignation in St Peters burg, as it makes no reference to any intended social reform?. Secret indigna tion meetings have been held, and the ut most excitement prevails. ’ ; Several riots have taken place, and the police.have made over a hundred arrests.

Four ironclads which; were ordered some time ago by the Chinese Govern ment have now been by a German shipbuilding firm, at -Kiel, a town in the province of Schleswig-Hol stein. They left for China yesterday. The Government have' decided to en trust the negotiations connected with the proposed renewal of diplomatic relations between England and Mexico to Mr Frederick St. John, the British Minister to the Republics ot Central America. _ The Porte has opened negotiations #ith' Russia with a view to est vblishing with that country an alliance against England. The ground upon which the proposition is based is that the English Government,’in their recent action as regards Egypt, has entered upon a policy of aggression which necessitates a check from other powers interested.

The Duke of Connaught, who has been appointed commander of the troops sta tioned at Meerut, in the Bengal Presi dency, will assume office in November. The decision of the New South .Wales Government to inscribe their loan has caused considerable discussion in the financial circles of Londoji. The present time is generally recognised as inoppor tune for inscription. The Times, in a discussion on the situa tion in Armenia in an article yesterday morning, announced that the Russian Government laid claim to the uncontrolled disposition of Armenian affairs. During the recent bombardment of Ma juna, in Madagascar, byjthe French, con siderable destruction of English / -and American property took place. The vigorous attacks made by the French have compelled the Hovas to retire into the in terior. French gunboats are hourly ex pected at Tamatave, a seaport town on the east coast, and a large native force is being massei at that place to prevent the land ing of troops. The Malagasya have de spatched an embassy to L mdon with the view of inducing the English Government to intercede with France ion behalf .of, Madagascar. In an'-article this morning the Daily News urges that in view of the-victory ob tained by Victoria over Bligh’s English Eleven, a team from the colony should visit England during the present season. 1 Londox, June 4.

Inconsequence of the recent riots which have taken place between Turks and Christians in Erzeroum, the principal city in Armenia, the German Government have formally demanded from the Porte the appointment of Christian Governors for the town.

The vacancy caused by the death of late Lord Daasy, one of the Lords Justices of Appeal in the Supreme Court of Ire land, has been filled by the appointment of the Eight Hon. C. E. Barry, one of the Judges of the Queen’s Bench, Ireland. Mr Murphy, who assisted in conduct ing the Grown prosecution of the cases of the Phoenix Park murderers, has been appointed Judge of the Queen’s Bench Division.

Eicciotti Garibaldi, who was a Candida e for the representation of Eome in the Italian Chamber of Deputies, has been defeated.

Archbishop Croke is ignoring the in junctions of the Pope in connection with the suppression of outrages. Prince Bismarck, who recently threatened to abolish the German Reich stag, unless certain reforms on behalf of the Socialists were adopted, has now con sented to modify the extent of his de mands, and a compromise will probably be effected. London, June 5. The Standard this morning publishes an article upon the Governors of the Australian colonies, and expresses; the opinion that the Duke of Albany, who was recently reported to have received the offer of the position of Governor-General of Canada, is eminently suited for the Governorship of Victoria, and recommends that he should be appointed as successor" of the Marquis of Normanby. The Standard this morning, discussing the existing relations between the Vati can and Roman Catholic clergy, states that the Pope has forwarded an official summons to Roman Catholic Archbish »ps in America, commanding them to wait upm hia Holiness, in connection with the recent policy of the Irish agitators. A Free Soil League is being formed in the United .'tates. • . Considerable excitement was Created" in ' Gloucester yesterday by the discovery of the dead bodies of seven infants under circumstances which aroused suspi cion that- wilful murder had been committed. A woman, who appears to have acted as wet nurse for some children, has been arrested on the charge of mur der.

Encouraged by the success which at tended his coronation at Moscow, the Czar ;had made preparations for a triumphal entry into St. Petersburg. Later events have however induced him to forego his original intention.

.la spite of threats which have been made against him by Irish agitators, James Carey, the principal informer in the Phoenix Park prosecutions, has an nounced his intention of offering himself as a candidate for a seat in the Corpora tion of Dublin, from which office he was repently expelled. ,In view of the agita tion to which the municipal contest might give rise,. Government insist upon Carey . leaving the British Isles as soon as may be convenient to the authorities.

' The Turkish Government has resolved to increase the allowance originally fixed for Arabi and his companions who were transported to Ceylon.:

THE TONQUIN WAR.

[SPECIAL TO THE “AGE.”] London, May 27. During the recent engagement at Hanoi, fourteen French soldiers were killed and twenty wounded. A body of trqpps has been despatched from Saigon to the as sistance of the French. Later reports*' from Hanoi state that General Riviere, j the officer in charge of the French, force,' / had prepared an ambushcade for the enemy. He suddenly made a. sorti^at. the head of 400 men, but the Opposing ' fores proved too strong, and the French were compelled to retire with great loss. Twenty-six of their men were killed and fifty-one more were wounded in the en- , , gagement General Beaulieu will take ' charge of the French troops at'Hanoi, ~ and General Bonet will assume the posi tion .of supreme commandant at-Saigon., " The French Govenment have despatched 2,500 men from Toulon. Germany has _V announced that she approves of the policy ‘ V adopted by France, aqd encourages her,' ' to proceed with it. Laung Chang haa been appointed Commander in South China of the troops now stationed at Shanghai, and: Kergradie, the officer in charge of the - Anamese troops at Saigon, has made'every prepara'ion for war, and is now awaiting' i instructions from the authorities. The; f utmost excitement prevails amongst then*n Chinese, and 6,000 troops are now massing r at Tonquin preparatory to against the French forces. ’ General' Hiviere, whr> it appears was one *of the slain at the recent engagement at Hanoi,' was killed by a bayonet, which passed, completely through his body. A further reinforcement of 1,200 French troops has , been despatched to Hanoi from Saigon., Kergradie, the commander of the .Ana- , mese troops at Saigon, has . been ordered to keep his forces in readiness, but to take no decisive step until receipt of fur ther instructions. The French Govern ment have resolved to withdraw 16,000,,, men from Tunis, so that they ,may, be ready for immediate service in Tonquin if . 'required. , It is reported that General Riviere, the French commander, and fifteen of his. soldiers who were taken prisoners by the Anamese at Hanoi, were brutally tor tured by impalement before they were put to death. The report has, however, not . been officially confirmed. The pros'-ects of the French expedition to Anam prodtmd great excitement in China. Several French ironclads will re-.., main near Shanghai and Hongkong.. The King of Anam is now closely in league with the Emperor of China, who is his suzerain.

AN EXTRAORDINARY BOOK.

The title Mr Roberts has selected for the work he has just issued has the ' i merit of being, fairly descriptive of the i scope of his book. It is “Iniquities of Lunacycraft and Hocus Pocus of Three Learned J udges in the first Law Case of the kind on this Side of the World, by a Great Victim to Them.” This is followed, not only by a short preface, but a “ preliminary key cote,” “a word to those who want ironwork,” descriptive of the difficulties enl. countered in purchasing materials for a 1 printing machine, and an ex planation of some thirty abbreviations used in the volume, such as mag. for magistrate, l.c. for lunycraft, cs. for cantankerous, c. & t. for care and treat- merit,: t.o.s. for tower of strength, and Y.B. for Yarra Bend. It seems from the succeeding pages that Roberts .was aqcused of insanity, and that upon the certificate of two doctors he was con fined ;in the Yarra Bend Lunatic' Asylum. He gives a vivid description of his sufferings in the asylum from association with the unclean in every , sense, the inability to sleep for noise, the bad food, brutal treatment of war ders, etc., and makes serious accusa tions against the management. He at length got two friendly city doctors to examine him, and pronounce him sane. But the proceedings which followed 1 “before a Fudge in Chambers" were very unsatisfactory. The Chambers ... 1 farce 1 cost him Lao, and there was jaw and law for several -, months over it Sent back to bondage again while conscious of his sanity, it is no wonder that Mr ; - Roberts was near losing his equani mity under- “ a prolonged incubus equal to frying one alive in his own fat” But ‘fsome quiet, earnest, rational cursing as only a sane man in such a ..... position can curse,” made him himself' : again. “The therapeutics in hysteria are simple. , Excite anger, and the cure is effected. He was a true psycholo gist who first tickled a lady’s nose with a feather.” It is not necessary to fol low Mr Roberts through the intricacies ot his dealings, with his enemies. Suffice it to say that he was too many , for them, and that he eventually re gained his liberty. The matters al luded to in the latter part of his book are fully as diverting as those treated of in the former portion. The head ings to the chapters are a fund of humor in themselves. There are disser tations on roasted mad doctors, boiled lunatics, juraping-jinglers, jaw, law, and logic, the great hocus-pocus, and “on etc and the Government.” With re gard to the fare allowed in the Yarra Bend Asylum we are told: “ The tor bacco given to the patients was horrible, enough to make and keep them insane.” After reference to the Judge’s “sum ming down," in an action in which Mr Roberts recovered a farthing damages frqm a doctor who certified that he was mad (a certificate worse than a 1 death warrant), and kept him in the asylum for six months, the writer arrives at the conclusion that “ lunacy craft is the abomination and desolation of these times.” That he is in no way cast down, however, by the harsh treat ment he complains of is shown by this cheerful announcement of a new literary effort at the ‘ end of the volume 1,1 Under consideration, a serio-comic story of * A Courtship ; a Cat and a Carrot ; or the Marriage Question. - Solved iat Last.”’ The public will, await the appearance of -this garden stuff romance with interest. Possibly; the author intends to illustrate the . meaning of Bunthorne when be said : Then a sentimental'passion of a vegetable--“ fashion Must excite your languid spleen ; ■ ■ ■■■ An attachment A la Plato for a bashful young. -,t. potato, Or a not-too-French French bean.

THE ASHBUR-PON GOARDIAN, TUESDAY JUNE 12, 1883.



vv That BONEDUST, specially prepared for drilling with carrots, mangolds, etc., an be obtained from the undersigned. F. MAYO, r * . Hampstead Bone Mills. TTfEW WORK J3| PATH OF LIFE : or, Aims and Aida to Success and Happiness,” illus trated with Steel-Engravings, in differ ent bindings. Also, a beautiful selection of EASTER CARDS. Ammuswes Bros. , ' Booksellers and Stationers,' East street South, Ashburton. ,77 Money T Money!! mHE (EQUITABLE INVESTMENT 1 COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, .xnited, art) prepared, through their agent, T, 0. DimoAN, East street, to LEND MONEY 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 m J. 0. DUNCAN, ■ Agent, East street. "* m t : I sess Milnerf&ThompsOn Ashburton, H. M. JONES, Agent. ' GROANS. suitable for Churches. Far superior to any Beed Organ; near Abe price for richness and purity of tone, volume of sound, and durability of (instruction. Price—Ll2o. KWEP ORGANS,—By Smith andOo., Wmiw and "Hmlig,' Wood andCp., £sby and Co., New England Company, and dough awOfejnerr- fwmLW 12 s. > PI AHu Brinsmead and 'Sons, Broadwoofil Oollard. and Collard, Erard, iß^elana^thep.j,,Breeden Model; and Qennan &nd ’French manufacturers, with latest improvements. PAYMENTS Wsodcsalb AMD Retail. ol t®* w* l ** ♦ n ••" V-t



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Special Advertisements. INTRODUCTION OF THE PARCEL SYSTEM. Fashion House, Cashel street, Christchurch. Great success has been achieved in the Old Country by the introduction of the “ Numbered Parcel 'System,” for the supply ard purchase of useful household drapery, thousands of parcels being for warded to the order of distune 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 lata firm of Craig and Smyth, at a very large discount off cost for cash. ,Thus articles sold under c n st 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 J £ s. d. 1 dress piece (12 yds) any shade, French costume cloth ... 0 18 6 velveteen to match dress 1 O’ 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 ... ... ... ...1 0 0 1 good honeycomb quilt 0 12 6 8 yds good wincey 0 5 0 1 pair good strong corsets, any size ... ... ... ... 0 6 0 £2 2 6 Our No. 3, dress parcel for £2, 'contains — ' Worth 1 dress piece (10 yds) celebrated Empress black velveteen ... 1 7 6 3 yds good silesia for lining ... 0 2 0 2 doz new style oxydised buttons 0 16 1 handsome striped winter skirt. 0 9 6 1 durable silk umbrella, paragon frame 0 8 0 1 choice silk chenille scarf' ... 0 3 11 £2 12 5 Our No. 4, Ladies’ parcel for £2, contains Worth 1 dress piece (12 yds) French check costume cloth 1 10 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 Boslyn flannel (pure wool) 0 18 0 24 yds splendid 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 ... 04 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 16 3 Our No. 7, mourning parcel for £2 10a, contains— Worth 10 yds good black French cash mere ... ... 126 2yds 4x4.celebrated rainproof crape 0 9 6 1 g'od black alpaca or sateen skirt ... 0 14 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 ...350 1 nice pattern hearthrug, to match 0 16 6 1 pair handsome lace curtains ... 0 14 6 1 pair medium lace curtains ... 010 0 2 pair full size good white sheets 018 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 ... 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 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 013 6 1 dress (12 yds) good costume cloth ... 1 1 0 2 yds rich colored velveteen, to match ... 0 7 0 6 yds good silesia 0 6 0 3 doz buttons, to match dresses 0 2 0 8 yds braid, to match dresses ... 0 0 8 1 pair two-button first choice tinted or white kid gloves ... 0 5 0 6 Ladies’ linen collars 0 3 0 6 Ladies’ linen handkerchiefs ... 0 6 6 3 pairs Ladies’ nice hose 0 4 6 £6 5 8 Our No. 2, wedding parcel for £lO, contains— A very complete trousseau. Our No. 9, Ladies’ (half-price) parcel for L 5, contains— Usual price 1 Ladies’ handsome mantle ... 217 6 1 Ladies’ beautiful real sable ipuff 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.U.O. made payable to B O, BROWN & 00., Fashion House, Christchurch, 1362



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gPEOIAL NOTICE. TO THE INHABITANTS OF ASH BURTON AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. GL E. West and Co., MUSIC AND PIANOFORTE WAREHOUSEMEN, ; PHINOBS BTHB ET, D tTN B PIN 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 6. 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. Weal being at present in England, is shipping direct to Dunedin all the latest novelties§in MUSIC! MUNICH MUSIC!!! And the firm respectfully solicit a call from their friemia, teachers, and the public in general tbkuispect their magnifi cent stock of Musict personally selected. » d!4



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