SHIPPING.

.PORT OF LYTTELTON.

Arrived. Yesterday. Wanaka, s.s., from Port Chalmers. Mahinapua, s.s., 1 from Dunedin and Oamaru.

Sailed. Yesterday. Norway, barque, for Dunedin. W&naka, s.s,, for Wellington. wa . . r .-JWalunapua, s.s., for West Coast.

SHIPPING TELEGRAMS

Auckland, Yesterday. Arrived —Kawatiri from Westport; En deavorfrom Timaru.

Wellington, Yesterday.

Arrived Taiaroa from Oamaru ; Wakatu f from Kaikoura ' and Lyttelton; Rotorua frdm Picton and Nelson. Sailed—Rotorua for the South; Taiaroa for Auckland via the East Coast. ■= c ■ Dunedin, Yesterday. Anfived—Manapouri from the Bluff; TeAnau for the North. Sailed —Star of the South for Grey mouth; Gleniffer, barque, for Oregon; Hauroto for Sydney via the North.

COMMERCIAL.

Ashburton Guardian Office,

Thursday afternoon,

Messrs Matson, Cox and Go.' held their usual weekly sale of stock’ at the Tinwald yards, on Tuesday, the J ith Sept. The entry for sheep was moderate, but in cattle the en tries were far more numerous than has taken place for some time in stores and springers, but in beefthe market was again poorly supplied., Sheep were sold as follows - .; —ln fat crossbred, 14.5 6d to 15s od; merinos, 9 s 1° 12s 6d; old merino ewes, ;os to qs l ld; themlb hoggetts, os 3d. In cattle, fat cows, L 8 10s, L 7 12s 6d, L 6 12s 6d, L 5 2s 6d, springertf Lr. Two-year-old mixed cattle, £2 14s; 18 months’ heifers, LII7S. The attendapee at the sale was.a marked im provmtnt, add the bidding far more animated than of late. We held a clearing sale at the . Ashburton Forks last Friday, on the farm of "jjr John Ajtken,: which passed off, most satis faitorilyj the principal lines being about do.hcad of cattle, mostly springers in forward condi tion, which realised from L 8 12s fid to LlO ss; yearlings; L2 2S. , Calves, Li 5 s - . The dries were all sold at satisfactory prices. The fatm was, after thfe sale, leased for a term of y<ars at a satisfactory price. : ( .

TRAVELLERS’ GUIDE.

Trains Leave Ashburton fob Christ- OHUBOHand intermediate stations at 7.10 . a.m., 10.55 a.m,, and (Express) 5.37 Tiuxns Leave Ashburton fob Timaru Aim South, at 6.50 a.m., 10.25 a.m. ,' (Express), and 4.45 p. m. —the latter pro • deeding ho farther than Timaru. Trains Arrive at Ashburton from Christchurch' at 10' 15* m. (Express), 4,35p.m., and 7.15 p.m. Trains Arrive at Ashburton- from dTIMARU 'AND SOUTH at 10.40 a.m., 5.27 ■ p.rn," (Express), and Bp,m, if, ■■■■

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES

■ !!i ;- Fridavv September 14. Mr>: Alfred' Harrison, at his Rooms— Blacksmith’s Stock-in-Trade. Tuesday, September 25. Matson, Cox and Co,, at the Ashburton : Yards—Stock.

MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS. &c Monday, September 17. Borongh Council, at Borough Council Chqmbprs,?at 7- o’clock. ‘ ,; Tuesday, September 18. Presbyterian Church—Annual Tea Meet ing, in the Town Hall, at 5.30 p.m, Wednesday, October 3. Ashburton ; County Council—-at Council Chambers ; 11 a. 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, &c., at 10.30 a.m. xnd 5 p.m. daily. Fqr Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, and Geraldine, at 10 a.m. daily. For Temuka, at 6 a.m. and 10 a.m., daily.' For Timaru and South, at 6 a.m., 10 a.m., and 4.30, p.m., daily. For Greenstreet and Ashburton Forks, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 3.30 p.id. For Mount Somers, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, at 6 a.in. and 4.30 p.m. For Mayfield, on Tuesdays and Satur days, at 6 a.m. For Ashton,‘'Waterton and Longbeach, st 4.30 p.n£ daily. For Flemington, on Mondays, Wednes days, and Fridays, at 4.30 p. m. For Wakanui, Elgin, Seaview, Seafield, and Kyle, t oil, .Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at 6.30 a, m. For Newlands, bn Tuesdays and Fri days at 10.30 a.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1883. Mr Wright’s Resignation.

The decision come to by Mr E. G. Wright to resign his position on the Ashburton County Council will be re ceived with general regret throughout the district. It may be truly said that no member of that body has done more useful work than he has, and it will be no easy task to find one who will fitly fill the seat rendered vacant by his re tirement. His sound common sense and his complete knowledge of the matters which come under the control of a County Council gave a special value to his opinions, and those who yesterday found themselves opposed to him on the question which led to his resignation, will be the first to admit the loss they have sustained. The large influence that Mr Wright pos sesses in Parliament has always been at the service of the county, and to take one instance out of many we may refer to the amendments he carried in the Counties Act last session, which gave increased powers to the Council. There can be no doubt that had these not been passed many urgent works could not have been done, and the settlers in those districts where damage has been caused by floods owe the member for Ashburton a deep debt of gratitude. Still, much as we regret it, taking all the circumstances of the case into consideration, we cannot blame Mr Wright for resigning his position. It will be remembered that in order to settle once for all the much-vexed question of what route the Mount Somers railway extension should take, the member for the district asked and obtained from the Government a Royal Commission to enquire into the subject, and at yesterday’s meeting of the Coun cil he requested that body to approve of what he had done and to urge the fulfilment of the promise as expedi tiously as possible. In the discussion which followed the motion, it was seen that the majority of the Councillors were opposed to the action of Mr Wright, and thac gentleman in with drawing his resolution slated that he would no longer occupy his seat, sub sequently handing in his resignation to the Chairman. Nor do we see that any other course was open to him. The opposition to the motion was clearly a vote of censure, and although we readily admit that those members who objected to the Royal Commission acted perfectly conscientiously, we scarcely think they showed good judg ment.

In speaking on this question Mr Walker said he would oppose the motion on the ground that he con sidered the Commission was not neces sary: the route of a railway should be decided by the Minister of Public Works, who had no right to shirk the responsibility. As a general principle we are entirely in accord with this opinion, but we think that a little con sideration will show the Chairman of the County Council that the circumstances of this case are exceptional. The matter was simple enough at its inception, but thanks to the meddling interference of the member for Wakanui, who to serve his own petty ends has done his best to induce complications, it is simple no longer. Those who read the Welling ton correspondence published in the Mail during last session, and knew the source whence it emanated, could ac count for the venomous spite contained in the slanders continually appearing in reference to Mr Wright. To the representative of the collective wisdom of Wakanui may be fitly applied the lines of Byron:—

Skilled by a touch to deepen scandal’s tints, With all the kind mendacity of hints.

While mingling truth with falsehood, sneers with smiles, A thread of candour with a web of wiles.

Pretending to be governed by a desire to benefit the people of Mount Somers, Mr Ivess managed to convey an im pression that the member representing the district was sacrificing the interests of his constituents to his own advan tage. It is pitiful to think that the re putation of an independent and honest gentleman should be at the mercy of such an influence. But so it is, and the position Mr Wright found himself in was this: If the Government had decided upon a particular route for the railway there was always some sinister critic lurking in the background ready to hint that the decision had been arrived at owing to what one member of the County Council yesterday called “ disguised influence.” Considering that Mr Ivess has cunningly managed to raise a cry of conflicting interests in connection with this railway, nothing would have been easier than to carry out these tactics. For this reason Mr Wright obtained a Royal Commission, so as to protect himself from the breath of slander, from which no man, however upright he may be, is safe when he has to contend against an unscrupulous enemy.

At the close of yesterday’s meeting of the Ashburton County Council Mr E. G. Wright, M.H.R., handed hia resignation o the Chairman.

Mr De Beere’a views of New Zealand and Australia were exhibited at Tinwald last evening to a very good audience, and gave general satisfaction. The only case at the Police Court this morning was a charge of drunkenness preferred against Edward Houlihan, who was ordered to pay 20s or go to prison for 48 hours.

The farmers in the Flemington district have determined to inaugurate the flax industry, and have advised the Canter bury Linseed Oil and Fibre Company to accept a siti for a mill offered by Mr Anderson.

Bishop Redwood has been selected to preach the panegyric in the Catholic Cathedal on the late Archbishop Vaughan, and left Wellington for Sydney on Sun day by the Wakatipu. His Lordship, it will be recollected, delivered a sermon at the opening of the Cathedral a year ago. Up to yesterday 108 applications had been made at Addington for employ ment. 65 men have been set to work. Arrangements are now completed for giv ing work to all applicants at 2s 6d per cubic yard stone breaking, and 4s 6d a day for other work. The difficulty between the captain and the crew of the schooner Dunedin at Grey mouth has been adjusted, and they agreed to make the voyage with the cap tain, She was towed out yesterday even ing bound for Invercargill.

The entertainment and ball to inaugu rate the opening of the Winslow school takes place to-morrow evening, and from the number of tickets already sold by the Committee, the affair promises to be very successful.

The polling for the Borough Council election took place to-day. The excite ment was not very intense with the gene ral public, yet some of the candidates were “• buzzing ” around ont the look out, perhaps, for a stray burgess.

There were present at yesterday’s meet ing of the Hospital Committee the follow ing members: The Mayor, Messrs Winter, Walker and St. Hill. T e monthly accounts were passed for pay ment, and some small repairs necessary were authorised. Messrs Fooks and Son were requested to report on the present state of the buildings, so as to determine what work was required to be done. The Committee then adjourned. Mr Redmond and Mr Walsh, after con sultation with their friends, have decided to alter arrangements, and lea e Auck land on Sunday by the Wanaka for Hoki tika, where Mr Redmond’s first meeting in the colony will be held. It is intended to establish branches of the Land League in the leading towns, each branch being invited to send a delegate to the Australa sian Convention held on the 7th Novem ber in Melbourne.

A public meeting was held last night at the Wesleyan Church in the interests of the foreign mission work of the Wesleyan body. There was but a limited attend ance. The Rev C. H. Standage, who pre sided, gave a lengthy address on the work of the Society during past years, and was followed by other gentlemen, who spoke on the same topic, and a collection was taken up on behalf of the fund.

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, limited, have received the following telegram, dated London, September 11th Wool : Market un changed. Up to date 175,000 bales have been sold ; 79,000 bales have been taken for export. Wheat : The market quiet. New Zealand is worth 44s per 4961 b, f.a.q.; off coast is worth, c.i.f., 4is per 4801 b. Weather unsettled. Tallow : Market quiet. Mutton is worth 42s 6d, and beef 41s per cwt. Frozen meat ; Final average of lonic shipment is 6|d per lb. At a meeting of the Invercargill Racing Club a letter was read from the Dunstan Club, stating that the disqualification on Pathfinder (late Joker) could not bo re moved. It was proposed that the Inver cargill Club should remove the disability. An amendment that this be not done was proposed, but after a sharp discussion the Chairman refused to put either the motion or amendment, and the mover of the for mer retired with expressions of indigna tion at the Chairman’s action.

At the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board meeting yesterday notice of the following motion was given—“ That with a view to classifying the children in the Burnham School, the Government be re quested to place that institutionun ler the control of this Board, and for the pur pose of economy and such classification, the Government be requested to bring the Lyttelton Orphanage under the pro visions of the Industrial Schools A ct > 80 that children of the non criminal or ne glected classes of Burnham may, under certain conditions, be graduated intj the Lyttelton Orphanage. The annual general meeting of the Bo rough Cricket Club was he’d at Mr H. M. Jones’s room, Baring square, last evening, Mr A. Harrison, President, oc cupying the chair. After the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed the following gentlemen were proposed and elected members of the Club, viz., Messrs A. Fooks, Caygill, Clark, J. Fooks, Elz, Prebble, and Dr Leahy. The election of officers for the ensuing season was then proceeded with, and resulted as follows : President, Mr A. Harrison ; Vice-Presi dent, Dr Leahy ; Captain, J. Crocker ; Vice-Captain, G. W. Andrews ; Hon. Secretary and Treasurer, L. F. Andrewes; Custodians, V. Davis and A. Fooks ; Committee, Messrs Amos, Purchase, Ro bertson, and Marsh, in addition to the officers. After the transaction of other business, and a vote of thanks to the retiring officers, it was resolved that some adopted by a combination of committees selected from the athletic clubs of Ashburton, to petition the mer chants and tradesmen to close their estab lishments, at mid-day on Wednesdays, and that Messrs Harrison and Purchase be appointed a committee to interview the other clubs respecting the establishment of a weekly half-holiday. The meeting closed with the usual vote of thanks to the chairman.

The British Medical Association has lately had under notice Ur Moore’s new method of vaccination. Hia plan is to make, with a perfectly clean sharp lancet, five or six single scarifications, holding the lancet as a pen is held, resting securely but gently on the arm of the per son operated on, which is held with the left hand. Thus performed, the operation is said to occupy scarcely two seconds, and when lightly but sufficiently, does not waked a sleeping infant, nor cause a waking child to cry, provided the atten tion bo diverted by gently stroking the arm or by otherwise engaging the atten tion. The lymph from the arm of another child, or preserved in tubes or on points, is then gently rubbed with the flat of the lancet or charged points across the little wound, which may be made to gape by alight traction on the adjacent skin. The result of this mode of operating is found to be one or more, usually two, separate vesicles, or an oblong compound, one at the site of the single scratch, or more if six were made in all, or if they were made longer than usual. It is neither necessary nor desirable that the incisions be made at all deep. We know that there is nothing on earth equal to Hop Bitters as a family medicine. Look for. —[ Advt. ] Mother Swan’s Worm Syrup —lnfallible, tasteless, harmless, cathartic ; lor feverishness, restlessness, woims, constipation., is at drug gists. Meses, Moss and Co., Sydney, General Agents. 2

MOUNT SOMERS RAILWAY.

The following is a copy of the petition laid on the County Council table yester day at the request of Mr Wright:— “ To the Honorable the Minister of Public Works

“ We, the undersigned landowners of the County of Ashburton, respectfully request that the Tinwald-Mount Somers railway may be extended a further dis tance of about three miles towards the valley of the Upper Ashburton, in accord ance with the recommendation of the Engineer-in-Ohief for the Middle Island. “We desire to point out that the Mount Somers railway has been promised for many years past, and that its lardy construction has been a serious loss to many who purchased land in the district on the faith of that promise. “ The attempt now being made to divert this line to Alford Forest is opposed to our interests, and in direct contradiction of the action of the Alford Forest settlers themselves in 1878, when they voted for their district being included in the rating area for Rakaia-Methven line of railway, when this line was projected in opposition to the line from Tin wald to Mount Somers, which was promoted by the Ashburton County Council. “ The Public Treasury has received a large sum of money from the undersigned for the purchase of land, in full reliance that the said railway would be con structed, and there is, moreover, a con-, siderable area of Crown land, which will be readily sold should the Mount Somers railway be extended a few miles further in the direction advised by the Engineer in-Ohief.

“In reply to those who urge that this line should have been carried to Alford Forest, up to forks of the Ashburton, we call attention to the fact that the area of agricultural land south of the Ashburton, which this branch railway opens up, is two or three times greater than the entire area of agricultural land in the Ashbur ton Porks and Alford Forest districts, and of which a large portion \% ill be fairly ac commodated by the railway in the course we advocate.

“ That although the preponderance of population at the present time may be greater in the Alford Forest district, yet in a few years a much greater population may be expected to be located south of the Ashburton and in the upper valley of that river.

“ We therefore pray that no deviation may be made in the route of this railway from that indicated by the hngineer-in- Chief. “ The area of land which we hold is stated opposite our names “Garrick and Cowlishaw, 3,030 acres; D. Morrow, 6,000; McG. Watt and Jas. Coskerie, 5,500; W. S. Peter,

18,000 ; A. Stvachey, by his attorney, J. E. Pounds, 2,000 ; F. Paine, by his agent (tenant) ; Hugh Cassidy, 680; Geo. Roberts, by A. Roberts, 2,400 ; C. J. Warner, 3,400 ; Green and Scrint, 365 ; Richard Strachey, by his agent, C. J. Harper, 1,000 ; 0. G. Haw don, by his attorney, J. E. Pounds, 5,500; M. Studholme, 5,000; John Ballantyne, 2,000; A. B, Napier, by his agent, C.’J. Harper, 1,000; E. C. Mouldey, 881 ; James Dellow, 15; James Corbett, 330; Jas. J. Boyd, I, ;J. Whitelaw, 912 ;D. Scott, per J. Whitelaw, 250 ; J. H. Twentyman, 1,846 ; G. Harry Gordon, Ifor Colonial Bank of New Zealand, 500 ; Leonard Harper, trustee Cracroft estate, 3,500 ; total, 65,389.

BANQUET AT RAKAIA.

A complimentary banquet was given to Messrs McKerrow and Mann, on their retiring from business in this district, in the Town Hall, on Tuesday evening last. The weather being everything one could desire. There was no drawback and some seventy gentlemen rolled up. Host Howell, of the South Hakaia Hotel, pro vided the good things laid out on a large T table; it was an excellent spread, and Mr Howell deserves great credit for the manner in whicheveryone was attended to. Mr Edward J. Coster, of Somerton, oc cupied the chair, and Mr John Lambie, Kyle, the vice-chair. Apologies were sent from a considerable number of gentlemen unable to be present, amongst whom were Messrs Mackie (Chairman of the Road Board), W. Moodie, Sumpter, Wason, Craig, Messrs Cook and Harley, of the N.Z.L. and M.A Co., Dixon and Mr Revans. After justice had been done to the things provided, the usual loyal toasts, etc were drunk, and Mr J. Lam pard, secretary to Messrs McKerrow and Mann, sang the British Li m. Mr W. L. Allan proposed the “County Council,” giving that body great praise for the useful works completed in the County. The water supply being, he thought, the most useful for all in this district. He would couple the name of Mr Lambie with the toast.

Mr Gavin ( Loudon then sang a good song, accompanied by Mr Gates on the piano.

Mr Lambie thanked those present for the manner in which they had honored the County Council toast. He was proud to be a member of such an institution, and was of opinion that County Councils, Road Boards, and School Committees were about the only useful public bodies in the colony. Mr Coster represented the district at the time the water-races were introduced, Mr Broadbent proposed, “ The South Rakaia Road Board,” coupling the name of Mr Osborne. The Messrs Loudon and Lambie then favored the company with “Ye Banks and Braes,” and received much applause for the manner in which it was sung. Mr Osborne in returning thanks for the Road Board said although he was a new member he was certain of the value of Road Boards, and he should like to see more power put into their hands. One rating body was enough for any district. The Chairman said they were there that evening to honor two gentlemen who were residents of some years, and well-known. He was pleased to sea so many present, but he would leave the toast in the hands of the vice-chairman who would give it full justice. Mr Lambie then asked all to drink a bumper to Messrs McKerrow and Mann, the guests of the evening. Ho had known both gentlemen for a number of years ; he considered Mr Mann the most peculiar ram he had ever met, although he had many eood Equalities ; as for Mr McKer row, “ he knew his father. ” The toast was drunk in a most enthusi astic manner, with musical honors Mr Mann, in returning thanks, said no such honor as this had ever been shovn to anyone in Rakaia before and he felt quite proud of the firm. Ha thanked all present for the very hearty manner in which they had responded to the toast. He thought Mr E. S. and J. L. Coster had done more to make Rakaia a township than anyone else. The latter gentleman was now in England on busi ness which when completed would be greatly to the farmers interests. He hoped the N.Z.L. and M.A. Company, who had bought their business, would be of more help and do more good to the farmers than his firm had ever done. He would propose the health of their successors, coupling the name of Mr Turner. Mr McKerrow, who was loudly ap plauded on rising, thanked all for the very kind manner in which they were being entertained. He would regret much leaving a district whore he had so many friends. He was pleased that such a good firm was taking over their business for the benefit of the farmers. Mr Turner, in returning thanks for the N.Z.L. and M.A. Company, said he felt proud to bo the local representative of

that Company. He hoped to sea Rakaia and the whole district go ahead, and he thought in a few years Rakaia might be come a small Ashburton. Already steps were being taken to form a Saleyards Company at Rakaia, and he hoped the residents would support it.

Mr Allan then followed with a song. Mr Purnell proposed the “ Pastoral in terests,” coupling the names of Messrs Jackson, Holmes, and Lyttelton. Messrs Holmes, Jackson, and Lyttelton having responded at length to the toast, Mr 0. W. Turner at considerable length spoke of farming and other matters in the district, and proposed “ The farming in terest,” coupling the names of Messrs Mangham, Loudon, and Dent. Mr Gates then sung “The careful man,” and for an encore “ The old arm chair,” in his usual masterly manner. Messrs Manghan, Dent, and Loudon returned thanks for the manner in which the toast of “Fanning interests” had been drunk, and hoped they would have a good and plentiful harvest. Mr Lampard proposed “ The banking interest,” coupling the name of Mr Pyke. Mr Pyke responded in an interesting speech. Mr Cameron proposed the toast of “ The commercial interest."

Mr Harvey favored the company with a couple of his stock songs. Messrs Chamberlain, Hardy, and Mutter responded at considerable length to the toast, “ Commercial interests.” Mr Wilson proposed “ The old identi ties,” coupling the name of Mr Dunsford. Mr McKerrow here sung a song of “The good old times, fifty years ago,” which was loudly applauded, having the effect of again bringing Mr McKerrow to the piano. Mr Dunsford responded to “ The old identities,” stating that next month he would have been 30 years on the Rakaia. Mr Rule proposed “The Press,” coupling the names of two of the repre sentatives of the Fourth Estate present. . Mr Wilson gave a couple of songs.

The toasts of “The Civil Service,” “The Ladies,” “Our Host,” were all heartily drunk, and responded to with musi cal honors. Mr Mann then favored the company with a song, securing consider able applause. Mr Mann next proposed the health of “ The Chairman,” which was very heartily responded to, as was also that of the Vice-Chairman

During the evening Mr Lambie gave a recitation or two in his usual good style. “ Auld Lang Syne” was then sung and a most pleasant evening brought to a close, as far as the Town Hall was concerned ; but Mr Mann was carried to the hotel, where Highland flings, bagpipes, violins, etc. came into use.

CHRISTCHURCH PRESBYTERY.

At the quarterly meeting of the Christ church Presbytery yesterday the Rev. A, M. Beattie (Moderator) presided.

Amongst other business a letter was read from the Rangitata district, request ing the Presbytery to defer the considera tion of Mr M'Lennan’s request re sever ance of the district, and requesting that Mr McLennan be asked to call a congre gational meeting, and to arrange for a meeting at Springburn of delegates from Alford Forest, Mount Somers, and Meth ven.

Mr M'Lennan explaimed that the letter was not the outcome of a regular Com mittee meeting, but of a sort of private gathering of a few persons. The Moderator reported that he had visited Lismore with Mr M'Lennan, but that only three persons were present, which he thought showed great apathy, as, though the night was somewhat wet, the weather was not so bad as to have prevented people from attending if so disposed. None of the residents in the district were at the present meeting, and so the presbytery was left somewhat in the dark as to their wishes. He might state that the opinions of the three per sons who met at Lismore were not quite identical

Mr M'Lennan stated that the only unanimous opinion was in favor of junc tion of Rangitata with Longbeach, Mr Elmslie moved—“ That Rangitata be disjoined from Mr M'Lennan’s charge and united for the time being to Long beach, and that a minister be sent as soon as possible to the new field." He ex plained that the proposed arrangement was only of a temporary character, and stated that he would be glad to hear the opinions of Messrs Beattie and McLennan on the subject.

Mr Beattie said that the motion ex pressed what had been his own idea on the subject. His only difficulty was that there were no persons from Rangitata or Longbeach present, though he had done all in his power to induce some of them to attend. If the motion were carried in their absence, therefore, there would be no guarantee as to the payment of the minister.

Mr Elmslie thought that the motion would go very well as a recommenda tion. Mr Dinwiddle would second the motion if Mr Elmslie would it conditional on obtaining the opinion of the people concerned. Mr Elmslie agreed to do so. A discussion ensued on the subject, during which Mr M'Lennan pointed out 1 hat some time ago the Longbeach people «rere opposed to joining Rangitata. It |was finally resolved to recommend the proposed division of the district, if the people were satisfied with the arrange ment, and Mr Beattie was appointed to see the decision if the Presbytery carried out. It was agreed that Mr M'Lennan should take up the work at Lauriston at once. SOUTH RAKAIA. A letter was read from the Directors of the South Rakaia Town Hall Company, stating that the Presbyterian congrega tion in that locality was indebted to the Company in the sum of L3O for rent of the hall. The debt had been contracted during the pastorate of Mr J. B. West brooke. The matter was referred to the Rev. Mr West and Messrs Scott and Gavin, to take what action was thought necessary.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.

THE RACECOURSE.

To the Editor.

Sir, —I have read “An Owner’** ” letter in your issue of 11th instant, and although lam not authorised by ray Committee to discuss the matter in the public press, I may assure your correspondent that I am directed to provide all the training accom modation circumstance will permit, and I shall be very grateful if he will assist me with any practical suggestions in that direction. In the meantime it is abso lutely necessary to preserve the running track from damage which would ensue and csuld not be repaired if horses were allowed to gallop upon it just now, but I trust that in the course of a few days “An Owner ” will find the training course in sufficiently good condition for his purpose. —lam, etc.,

S. Saunders, Secretary A.R.C.

ASHBURTON BOROUGH CRICKET CLUB

Batting Avebaqes—Season 1882-3.

FIRES.

[by telegraph,]

Auckland, To-day.

The old Independent Chapel and Par sonage at Hamilton, the property of the Rev. H. Davis, was burned yesterday. Most of the furniture was saved. The place was insured in the New Zealand Office for L6OO.

Dunedin, To-day. A fire at Tapanni last night destroyed the shops of Hagan (bootmaker) and Far quhar (tailor). The insurances are—L2oo in the New Zealand and L 75 in an office not stated. / '■?

CABLE NEWS.

‘.AThST FROM EUROPE.;

[rkvter’s telkoraus —copyright.] Monetary and Commercial. London, Sept 11.

Consols are unchanged at iooj£, and New Zealand securities as follows; Five per cent. 10-40 Loan, 103, ex div; Five per cent. 1889 Loan, io6j£; Four and a-half per cent Loan, ioo|£ ; Four per cent inscribed stock, 100 J&. There are no changes to report in the market for colonial breadstufls and tallow. - , Wool Sales.

. At the wool auction to-day 10,00 b bales were catalogued, and fair demand was again experienced.

The Mails.

The homeward mail via Suez and Brindisi, dated Melbourne, July 3 rst, was delivered here to-day. The Suez Canal. Paris, Sept. ll>

The directors of the Suez Canal Company have decided to introduce from the Ist January, 1884, some modifications of the existing regulations under which the traffic through the Canal is conducted. Among other things the company decided tp reduce the dues payable by vessels in ballast,* and to undertake the charges of floating ships that may become stranded in passing through the Canal. England Intercedes. The Temps in its issue to-day an nounces that the British Government has agreed to mediate between France and China for the settlement of the difficulty in Tonquin. Death of Admiral Pierre*. Admiral Pierre, who recently arrived here, after resigning the command of the French force at Madagascar on ac count of ill-health, died to-day. / [Received Sept. 13, 1. 40 p.m. ■ The St, Leger. London, Sept 12.

The race for the St. Leger. Stakes was run to-day, and resulted as follows: —Ossian, i; Chislehurst, 2; Highland Chief, 3. An Alarming Disease. The foot and mouth disease is spreading in an alarming manner amongst cattle in all parts of England. ustralian. [REUTER’S TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT.] The Markets. Melbourne, Yesterday. ' : Shipping wheat is quoted at 4s rod ' to 4s 1 id. The market is steady. Malting barley is in fair demand, and ■ no change in prices occurred during: the week. New Zealand eats are worth ;; 3s to 3s 2d. The market has a slightly ■ improved tendency. The Fatal Fire. It has been ascertained that four children between the ages of twelve and . fourteen years were burnt to-day in a fire at Walsh street, South Yarra. The corpses, which have been recovered, 5 ' are terribly charred. A fifth child was severly injured, and is now lying in a critical condition, and is not expected to recover. The Betting Market. The following is the latest betting on the Melbourne Cup and V.R.C. Derby; —Cup—Despot, 100 to 8 ; First - Demon, 100 to 7 ; Le Grand, 100 to 6; First Water, 100 to 5. Derby — Archie, .2 to 1 ; Off Color, 4to 1. Earthquake. , Sydney, Yesterday. Another severe shock of earthquake was experienced last night in the south of this colony. The shock was felt most distinctly at Goulbourn. The Libel Case. A crowded and enthusiastic meeting was held in the Town Hall of this city this evening for the purpose of con sidering the recent actions for libel and contempt of Court, in which the pro prietors of the Sydney Morning Hetaid were condemned to pay heavy damages. A resolution requesting the Legislature to amend the existing laws of libel and contempt of Court was carried. [Received Sept. 13, 1.49 p.m.] Arrived.

Melbourne, To-day. Arrived, last evening—The Rings* rooma, from the Bluff.

Another Child Burnt- The fifth child has died from the in- , - > juries received at the fire in Walsh street, South Yarra, on Tuesday.

The Tramways Bill. The Tramways Bill was read a third time in the Legislative Council last night.

Murdered by Savages. Sydney, To-day-

News has been received here that the second mate and four of the crew of the schooner Lavinia, and the Go vernment Agent have been murdered by the natives of Apia.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1883.



Name, Number of Innings. Most m an Innings. Times not out. Number of Runs. Average. G. W. Andrews ... 7 46 I 152 35.2 L. F. Andrewes ... 9 46 1 132 16.4 J. Croker ... 5 34 ... 73 *4-3 W. Patching i 11 ... 11 11. J. M. Hosking ... 7 25 ... 50 8 2 W. Marsh ... 8 25 ... Si 6.3 W. Davis ... 6 9 2 24 6. J, Groves 6 8 I 26 S-* H. Johnston 8 13 36 4-4 — Kobertson 5 8 ... 20 4* D. Amos 9 9 34 3-7 C. R. Andrewes .. 5 7 I 13 3-i J. Purchase 4 5 8 2. D. Maar 2 2 1 2 2. G. Venables 4 3 I 6 2.



TVELIBF FROM COUGH IN FIVE IX MINUTES. Bonnihgton’s Peo rOKAX OXYMEL OF CARRAGEEN OH IRISH Moss (Registered). —The most certain and speedy’ remedy for disorders of the Chest and Langs. May be obtained at most of the .Storekeepers and Chemists throughout the Province. Sold everywhere.— George BomriNGTON, Christchurch. PAT, TERN DEPOT. MRS HODGE, Dressmaker, TANQRED ST. (opposite - the‘Arcade), Begs to,intimate to the Ladies of Ashbur ton and ’neighbourhood that she has Winter Dress Materials that can be dis posed of exceedingly cheap. Ladies Dressds and Underclothing made at the shortest notice. Registry "Office for Domestic Servants. 8 320 Special Bargains. gELLING OFF, MUST BE SOLD. Drawing-room Suites in splendid Vel vet, walnut side-board with marble , top Small Tables in all patterns of walnnt, etc Real Leather Dining-room Suites, in mahogany j and side-boards to match Every class of Furniture. Utensils of every kind for House Furnishing. Mast be sold, as I want to CLEAR OFF all my 'Wrgi and - ;Varied Stock. Meech, FURNITUBJE WAREHOUSE, | Burnett street.' 9 484 j



Wanted WANTED —To BUY 25 Ashburton Saleyards Company SHARKS. Apply to Matson, Cox and Co. 8 380 WANTED Known—2o fresh EGGS for Is; best fresh Butter, Is 2d, at A. Young’s Grocery Store, Wakunui road. 0 520 \\T ANTED A thoroughly efficient Y\ Milliner and Saleswoman. Apply, with references, to Fbiedlander Bros. , Ashburton. 9 508 WANTED KNOWN —Two Ladies would find a comfortable resi dence, with use of piano.—Mrs G. H, Thompson. Tancred street, near Arcade. 1443 WANTED Known—The Annual Tea Meeting and Entertainment in connection with the Dawn of Peace Lodge will take place on Monday, Sept. 17th | inst., at the Templar Hall. 9 460 j WANTED KNOWN—That Robert Elston, Burnett street, Ashbur ton, having procured the newest appara tus, is prepared to Sweep Chimneys at very low rales. Any orders left at the Town Hall will receive prompt attention. Terms cash. 760 c WANTED Known—That in conse quence of the rapid increase of business, John Moison, Impermeable Bootmaker, has been compelled to get a large stock of Boots of a superior quality in thbtown 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 exeHibns in the future. Fowler’s Build ings, Tancred street (opposite Arcade), Ashburton. 7 207 WANTED KNOWN—That Mr Dan Lea’s Gymnasium is the only place for real amusement; admittance free. Every kind of amusement to be ob tained on the premises calculated to please the general public—American Bowls, Skittles, Shooting, Boxing, Fencing, Horizontal Bar, Trapeze, etc. Temper ance Drinus, 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 les-sons in Boxing, lessons £1 per month, or according co arrangement. 1344 Special Advertisements. NDREWES BROS. Are now selling everything at a GREAT SACRIFICE, For Cash. 77 REAT CLE 4.RING SALE. FOR ONE MONTH ONLY, Commencing Saturday, August 18th. STATIONER!, FANCY GOODS, TOYS, Etc. A GREAT REDUCTION IN THE PRICES OF ALL OUR GOODS. An Inspection Solicited. Andre wes Bros., BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, &c., East street South Ashburton. nls



THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN Published Daily, Can be obtained from the following AGENTS, who will receive orders : Jones, H. M, Clark, F. Andrewes, L. F. ... Carstens and Co. ... Bevan,R. Jephson, C. P. H... Dellow, James Schoolmaster ... Lambie, J. ... Harris, W. Hood, J. Patterson, W Hudson, M. Kn’ght, H. Hitchcock, H The Triangle East street East street East street East street Tinwald Mayfield, Hinds Seafield Kyle Winslow Mount Someis Chertsey Waterton Alford Forest Meihven E ARM FOR SALE AT SEAFIELD, ON EASY TERMS OF 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 water races. Also, A VERY COMPLETE Threshing Plant, By Hansome —almost equal to new. Apply, THE NEW ZEALAND GRAIN AG :NCY AND MERCAN TILE COMPANY, LIMITED. Wm. HORNE, 12 au Agent, O R SALE. Seed. Seed, SEED WHEAT—Hunter’s White. Prime Tuscan, SEED3oATS—Canadian. Tartarian, first-class. Danish. KAIAPbI ISLAND POTATOES. CRUSHED OATS, First-class, Is. lOd. per bushel. JOSEPH CLARK, 266 Ashburtrn and Tinwald.



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 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. O. Brown & Co., FASHION HOUSE. Christchukoh. 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 c"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 • ? £ s. d. 1 dress piece (12 yds) any shade, French costume cloth ... 0 18 6 l£ good velveteen to match dress 0 5 6 3 yds silesia, for linings ... 0 1 10 2 doz new oxydised buttons, to match ... ... ... _••• 016 1 pair warm lined fur-top spring cuff gloves ... ... ... 0 2 6 £1 910 2, 30s household parcel, contains — Worth 1 pair good medium size blan kets 1 0 o 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 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 0 13 0 24 yds good strong brown or grey wincey ... 0 14 0 6 yds tartan plaid 0 6 6 6 yds good brown holland ... 0 4 6 12 yds hemp carpet, dark stripe 0 7 0 6 pair Girls’ or Women’s warm winter hose ... 0 7 6 4 large unbleached Turkish towels ... 0 4 9 £3 15 3 Our No. j 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 ... ... ... ■ ... 014 6 2 pairs Ladies’ black hose ... 0 3 0 1 pair Ladies’ two-button choice black kid gloves 0 4 6 £ doz Ladies’ cambric handker chiefs, in fancy box 0 5 6 £2 19 6 Our No. 8, furnishing parcel for £lO, contains— Worth 20 yds nice pattern good tapestry carpet ... 3 5 0 1 nice pattern hearthrug, to match 0 16 6 1 pair handsome lace curtains ... 0 14 6 1 pair medium lace curtains ... 010 0 2 pair full size good white sheets 0 18 6 1 pair full size good witney blan kets ... ... ... ... 1 10 0 1 pair medium good witney blan kets ... ... ... ... 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 46 2 white antimacassars ... ... 0 2 0 2 white toilet covers ... ... 0 4 0 6 yds linen check glass cloth ... 0 6 0 1 superior white linen tablecloth 0 11 6 £ll 15 0 Our No. 1, wedding parcel for £4, contains— Worth 1 dress (12 yds) pretty shade in cashmere ... ... ... 1 17 6 2 yds pretty shade in satin, to match ... 0 13 6 1 dress (12 yds) good costume cloth ... ... ... ... 1 1 0 2 yds rich colored velveteen, to match 0 7 0 6 yds good silesia ... ... 0 6 0 3 doz buttons, to match dresses 0 2 0 8 yds braid, to match dresses ... 0 0 8 1 pair two-button first choice tinted or whiteikid gloves ... 0 5 0 6 Ladies’ linen collars ... ... 0 3 0 6 Ladies’ linen handkerchiefs ... 0 5 6 3 pairs Ladies’nice hose... ... 0 4 6 £5 5 8 Our No. 2, wedding parcel for £lO, contains — Avery complete trousseau. Our No. 9, Ladies’ (half-price) parcel for L 5, contains— Usual price 1 Ladies’ handsome mantle ... 2 17 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 sea what you will save. Remember—Cash returned at once for any article returned in good condition. Samples post free on application to any part of New Zealand. In ordering any of these parcels, it is sufficient to quote number and name of parcel only. P. 0.0. made payable to E 0. BROWN & 00,, Fashion House, Christchurch. 1362



Special Advertisements. J£F YOU WANT GOOD AND STRONG FURNITURE, OHEAP FURNITURE AND RED DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. EVERY article Sold at Christchurch Pricks and jjaranteed bes. of “material and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED GO TO DAVIS’S



“ Rough on Rats.” —Clears out rats, mice, roaches, flies, ants, bed-bugs, beetles, insects, skunks, jack-rabbits, gophers. 7j£d. Drug gists. Moses, Moss and Co., Sydney, Genera Agents. a