SHIPPING.

»OET OF LYTTELTON. Arrived. Yesterday. Wild Wave, schooner, from Polorua Sonnd. Endeavour, schooner, from Thames. Sailed. Yesterbat. Fawn, brig, for Timaru. Orowaiti, 8.8., for Westport. as., for Hong Kong, via Syd ney- ,

COMMERCIAL.

Ashburton Guardian Office, «■ *'•s 7; i ! ! Saturday aflemeen. m a ‘Messrs Friedlander Bros, (in conjunction with Messrs R. Wilkin and Co., per Mr F. C. Tahart, 'auctioneer) report on the live stock market at Ashburton Yards as follows;—The - '«ock entered on Tuesday last was not numer ous in either shCep or cattle, and the results of the sale were not at all satisfactory to the vendors stock, the late severe frosts having no doubt S > wy much helped the scarcity of grass in this county at-the present time, but with a contin uance of present fine weather we look for im ., . . .proved,prices for stock shortly. The large • shipment ‘of frozen meat per s.s. Catalonia from Lyttelton has helped the values for first class fat Sheep in this market, and with pre ;i • )sent good returns coming daily to hand of pre vious shipments per steamers, no doubt this class of sheep will maintain their values and demonstrate to breeders and graziers the most profitable stock to invest in in this locality. We quote—Fat merino wethers, 8s 6d to 8s pd; fat; crossbred do, 13s fid to 17s; and in stores.spqrid mouthed merino ewes, in lamb, 8s odf crossbred ewes in lamb, to I is; and broken mouth ewes in lamb, 3s 3d to 4s, 3d. Fat cattle at from. 17s to 20s per loolbs, and stores at about late rates for young slock in for ward condition. Messrs Matson Cox and Co. held their usual weekly sale of sheep, cattle, and pigs at the -.vJ "Ashburton Yards oh Tuesday the 7th inst., uoitßWhdn entries comprised'!,s29 sheep, pigs, etc., from Messrs R. Miller, H. T. Smith, Joseph Haydpn.i Andrew Dawson, H. T. Shepherd, .$) Silcock, etc., the prices realised being 5 ‘as under3o fat crossbred sheep, 17s; 29 31 dp, 14s 3d ; 1760, 14s fid ; 49 do 13s ; 43 fat merino wethers, 8s gd and 8s yd ; 105 crossbred hoggetts, 12s Sd; 79 crossbred , r ,“ewp? Jin lamb), 13s'pd; 79 do, 1453 d; 5° •'•h' crossbred lambs, 8s; 434 do, 8s 3d ;76 two tooth crossbred, los fid; 14 pigs, 355. The cross bred fit sheep of Mr R. Miller were the heaviest antSfiwtsheep-we have seen in the yards this yew/aiitrdo credit tb the owner ; in merinos • , ihe same remark applies as at last sale, viz. S ‘ J ’they are ahnost unsaleable owing, no doubt, £.d 4 lb'the scarcity of feed. There is still brisk ... enquiry for good merino ewes in lamb. On M we held a clearing sale of furni n 'i' tttte' jind efrects, at the residence of Mr Puddi combe, when a large attendance attended, and. the bidding was spirited for anything good. Piano by Milner and Thompson, Dresden model, L 35; household furniture at usual ririv/ values. On Thursday we held a clearing sale u.jjrat Mr John Leahy’s, Ashburton Forks, at ** ' ' 1 which most satisfactory prices were obtained. , JfoCormick twine binder, L 42; Osborne ; ‘ L 6 ios; roller, Lio ips ; milch cows, L 9 'y;,’Lifiios, LS 17s fid, Ls 15s; young stock, L 3 153,1.3 ,7s 6d.; calves, 13s to 3s fid; horses, L 29 ios, L 25, Lii, Lio; young un broken,.,Ltu, L 9 s s . L 9; Lfi *S S > LS ios, • ‘ Implements at market rates. This may illiwbriiiedasidered s the most satisfactory clearing lo /baWhfeld'fcirsometime in the Ashburton dis fn otrict.*!/ ■, t j ' 1 ~

TRAVELLER'S GUIDE.

likatve- Ashburton for. Chris t and intermediate stations at 7.10 a.in,, and (Express) 5.37 xli>a .Leave Ashburton for Timaru And, South, at 6.50 a.m., 10.25 a.m. . (Express), arid 4. 45 p. m.—the latter pro tmn no farther than Timaru. v. ..tetrad l ' Arrive at Ashburton from Christchurch at 10 15a.m. (Express), * ~'£sß p.m., and 7.15 p.m. Trains Arrive at Ashburton from Timardand South at 10.40 a.m., 5.27 and 8 p.m.

DAILY MEMORANDA.

in : ; ;; v; AUCTION SALES Tuesday, August 14. Matson, Cox and Co., at the Tinwald Tardg^Bidok.;> Saturday, August 18. Ur Thos. ■ Bhllock, at the Arcade, at 1 Reserves. , Friday, August 24. RObprtWilkin and Co., at the Dundas tihirieatead —Stock, Implements, &c. ■lM*Tmfla i AMUSEMENTS. &o This Evening. in Saturday, August 11. • Oddfellows’ Hall—Kook’s Diorama of -Egypt,. &c. Wednesday, August 15. AthbßStou 'County Council —at Council Chambers; 11 a.m. Thursday, August 16. Town Hall—Gospel Temperance Mission. Friday, August 17. /Oddfellows’ Hall —“Pirates of Penzance;” ' at 7.30.

DEATH.

Lixxljsgott —At Kermode street, Ashbur ton, on August 11th, after a painful ill' neas, Mary, the wife of Charles Little cott, aged 53 years.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. SATURDAY, AUGUST 11 1883. The Married Woman’s Property Bill.

We have got into a vicious system of over-legislation. Unless the Statute Book of the colony is loaded with new Acts, some of which are, but most of which are not at all wanted, a session of the General Assembly is dubbed a barren one and lamentations arise from all quarters about the sad waste of time which has taken place. Now, we hold that the principle of “ litde, but good” is extremely applicable to the work of legislation. It is neither neces sary nor desirable to legislate for legis lating sake. It is impossible for a new law to be well framed unless its makers not only possess the necessary skill, but are also allowed sufficient time to mould its provisions into proper shape. It is likewise undesirable that new laws dealing with important matters should be enacted before public opinion has expressed itself in their favor. Yet, year after year, bills dealing with vital subjects are passed through the General Assembly without the public being afforded a reasonable opportunity of saying yea or nay to their principles. There is now before the General Assembly a measure called “ The Married Woman’s Property Bill,” which,

if it becomes law, is likely to produce the most far-reaching effects upon our social organisation. Yet the public voice has never been heard in its favor : and only those who attentively watch the proceedings of the Legisla ture are fully aware that such a mea sure is now pending. The Bill, as it stands, simply overturns the existing relations between husband and wife in respect of property. The scope of the Bill may be gathered from the 4th clause, which declares that

“ Every woman who marries after the commencement of this Act, shall be en titled to have and to hold as her separate property and to dispose of in manner aforesaid ail real and personal property which shall belong to her at the time of marnage or shall be acquired by or devolve upon her after marriage, in cluding any wages, earnings, money, and property gained or acquired by her in any employment, trade, or occu pation in which she is engaged or which she carries on separately from her husband or by the exercise of any literary, artistic, or scientific skill.” Another clause confers similar rights upon women already married. The effect of these provisions would be to dissolve that community of goods which now prevails between married persons ; and to enable the wife, when ever she thought fit, with or without reason, to set up a separate establish ment for herself, while still leaving her husband to bear the entire expense of maintaining the family. For, unjust as it appears, the Bill, while enabling the wife to keep for herself every penny of her own earnings or property, never theless leaves it the duty of the hus band to. provide for her maintenance, as well as for all additional expenses to which he may be put by her aban doning her natural duties for the pur pose of gaining money. The wife may open a shop and she is expressly em powered to sue her husband, and yet she need not contribute one penny towards the support of her family, unless, indeed, they are in absolutely indigent circumstances. Now, if the marriage bond is to be reduced to a strictly commercial partnership, let it be put on an equitable footing. Formerly married women were deprived of all rights of property under any cir cnmstances, and there undoubtedly a grave wrong existed; but our legislation is now travelling too far in the op posite direction, and it would be wise to consider to what goal it is likely to lead us. No doubt, the tendency ot late years has been to lessen the sanctity of the marriage tie. The large and increasing number of mar riages before the Registrar indicates a change of public sentiment, which formerly viewed a marriage as no marriage at all unless the ceremony were performed by a clergyman. Still public feeling is very far indeed from regarding marriage in the light of a civil contract only; and it clings even more strongly to the idea which has always formed the basis of our home life, that husband and wife are essen tially one. The unity of the family is powerfully aided by the law recognising the husband alone in money matters; and the inevitable effect of making husband and wife co-equals in this re spect will be to create disunion in numbers of families. We should im agine, too, that it would foster that growing disinclination to marriage which is manifesting itself amongst young men, particularly those of the upper classes; and whatever the views of the woman of the future may be, the young woman of the present un doubtedly regards the prospect of a husband as the most pleasing of all visions. Nor can it be alleged that the Bill is wanted to meet the case of women with dissolute husbands; for all such cases are met by the statute already in force, under which a pro tection order can, wherever real hard ship is shown, be procured by a mar ried woman with the greatest ease. From whatever standpoint it be re garded, the Bill is needless and unwise; and if there be one subject more than another in which the Legislature should move cautiously, and in the rear of public opinion, it is the subject of the marriage relation.

The Dunedin Chamber of Commerce meet on Monday to consider Bills con nected with the local Harbor Board ; also the Insurance Companies new Bill. Wm. Morgan was charged to-day before the R.M. with having been drunk in a railway carriage. Accused pleaded guilty, and was fined 10s and coats, with the alternative of going to gaol for 48 hours. Mr Herman, a gentleman who has just arrived from the Cape, is now on a visit to Ashburton, and intends visiting the supposed diamond locality on Monday next. The question as to the genuine ness of the stones will be thoroughly settled, as Mr Herman was up till May last dealing in diamonds largely at the Cape. A meeting of the Stewards of the Wel lington Racing Club was held last night, when it was decided to hold a Spring meeting on November the 30th. The following is the programme Railway Stakes, one mile and a half, 50 sovs ; Hurdle Handicap, 50 sovs ; Flying Stakes, three-quarters of a mile, 40 sovs ; Trot ting Race, 20 sovs; Hutt Park Spring Handicap, 150 sovs ; Hack Race, 10 sovs; and Consolation, SO sovs. Total stakes, 350 sovs, being an increase of LSO over the amount given last Spring meeting. Mr J. O. Evitt, of Hawke’s Bay, was ap pointed handicapper for the spring and summer meetings. Consideration of the proposal from the Napier Jockey Club re the formation of the New Zealand Racing Association, was postponed till next meet ing. Kook’s panorama of the Egyptian war, which was shown in Ashburton for the first time last evening in the Oddfellows’ Hall to a very fair house, is certainly one of the best entertainments of the kind we have seen for a long time. Not only are the various scenes of the campaign de picted with considerable urtistic skill, but every important episode is illustrated, and the audience are thus enabled to see a complete pictorial history of the war. The lecture is an excellent one, and was delivered by Mr Fodor in a manner that earned him the hearty plaudits of those present. There is no need to particula ri e any special picture, where each one is an effective rendering of the scene pour trayed, but mention may be made of the two mechanical scenes, the bombardment of Alexandria by the British fleet and the review of the troops. The latter, how ever, was scarcely seen to advantage, owing to a deficiency of light, bijit we understand that the management will rectify thaf this evening. The gift dis- i tribukion, always a prominent feature of such entertainments, appeared to give i satisfaction, and it was announced that more valuable presents would be accorded < to-night and Monday. The panorama is i well worthy of a visit, and should be well • patronised daring its stay in this town. i

The frozen meat shipped by Mr John Douglas, of Mount Royal (Otago) realised at Home over 7£d per lb. This return, with skins and tallow included, will give Mr Douglas fully 27s 6d per sheep after deducting all expenses. In the House yesterday afternoon Major Atkinson announced the receipt of a cable from Lord Derby, stating that arrange ments had been made for the return to London of the Irish informers by the Pathan, and that full particulars would be sent by despatch shortly. Messrs F, Arenas and H. H. Hobday cabled on Wednesday to Mr H. S. Hob day ashing him to send information as to the Alford Forest diamonds taken Home by Mr Kelsey, and yesterday afternoon tho following answer was received:— “Excitement absurd ; genuine samples ; sizes worthless. Inform Press.l —H. S. Hobday.” Mr W. D. Meares, President of the Christchurch Chamber of Com merce, has sent to Mr P. Cunningham, London, the following telegram:—“ Dia mond mania here. Chamber of Com merce requests you ascertain whether stones taken hence genuine diamonds and commercial value. Enquire . Kelsey. Cable reply at once. ” On Mr Cunning ham’s reply coming to hand, which it may not for three or four days, as tho gentle man named is not likely to answer until he is in a position to do so fully l and clearly, it will be forwarded to the Press fur publication. Mr A. McFarlane is credited with having discovered the largest crystal yet found in the Alford Forest district. It is to be sent to Eng gland by the outgoing mail to be tested.

An unfortunate incident occurred at a fire in Auckland last night, which has caused bad blood between the Fire Bri gade and the police. Branchman Moore, in charge of the hose, ordered a civilian to stand back, who was treading on the hose, or he would strike him. A sergeant of police interfered, and Moore said he would serve him the same under the circumstances. The former then ordered Moore’s arrest. Foreman Clark came on the scone and endeavored to got his man back, when he was threatened with arres also. A number of Naval Artillery, who act a salvage corps, then draw together with the intention, it is stated, of rescu ing Moore from the,police, he being also a member of the Naval Artillery, but were called off by Foreman Clark. The police stuck to their man, followed by a mob of 1,000 people, who hooted and yelled to the police station, where Mounted Con stable Kelly, acting lock-up keeper, was hit on the head with a stone, but his shako saved him from injury, fcuperin tendent Hughes, of the Brigade, sent the Town Clerk, who is a JR, and a Coun cillor, to bail out Moore, the charge against him by the police being using language calculated to cause a breach of the peac j . At a subsequent meeting of the Fire Brigade at their station, Superin tendent Hughes was empowered to employ counsel for Moore, and fight the matter through at any coat. Far, far better for you than beer, ale, or porter, and free from the intoxicating effects, is Hop Bitters. Read. - [Advt.] 7

Gorged Livers, Bilious conditions, consti pation, piles, dyspepsia, headache, cured by “ Wells’ May Apple Pills.” $d and is boxes at druggists. Moses, Moss and Co., Sydney, General Agents for Australasia. 2 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 £lO 10s, 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 kind. All kinds of furniture exchanged and highest price given for furniture. Note the address—Next Bullock’s Arcade, Ashburton.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.' Friday, August 10. BILLS. The Taiaroa Land Bill was read a second time. The Auckland Loan Bill, Waimate High School Bill, and the Ma taura Reserves Vesting and Empowering Bills were received from the Lower House and read a first time. THE HONORARIUM. The Hon Mr Pharazyn moved—“ That in thi opinion of this Council the honora rium to members should cease at the ex piry of the present Parliament, and that in the event of this Chamber becoming an elective body, and a Bill being introduced for the payment of members the honora riani should not exceed Ll per diem for a period of three months only, and that members resident in or near Wellington should not receive any honorarium for their attendance during the session.” He considered ho had been grossly insulted by hon. members when he had moved his motion last week, and he read aleader in the New Zealand Serald condemning the action of the Council on that occasion. After discussion, The Hon Mr J. C. Richmond moved as an (amendment after the first word, ‘that,’ be struck out, and the following words in serted,. ‘ this Council defers a dis cussion on the quest on of the honorarium to its members until the proposals of the Governmint with regard to this Council are under consideration. ’ ” On the question that the words pro posed to be omitted stand part of the question, the votes were—Ayes, 4 ; jnoes, 24. The words were therefore struck out, and the proposal that the other words should be inserted was negatived on the voices. SCHOOL COMMITTEES ELECTION BILL. The Hon Mr Mbnzies moved the second reading of the School Committees Elec tion Bill. The debate was adjourned, and the Council rose at five.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Friday, August 19. The House met at 2.30. GOVERNMENT BUSINESS. The Hon Major Atkinson, .in moving that the House on rising adjourn to Mon day at 2.30 for Government busineslf said that the Government then proposed to go on with the Estimates, and continue at them throughout the week. There were many Bills on the paper which could stand over till next session, and the Go vernment saw no reason why, if members wished it, the session should not end this month. QUESTIONS.

Replying to questions Ministers said— That enquiries were being made into the allegations of Jong continued delays in the conduct of operations under the Land Transfer Act, and if any fault existed it would be remedied.—That the Govern ment could not agree to submit a proposal to admit sugar free of duty with the view of assisting in developing the fruit pre serving and jam trade.—That the Govern ment intended to proceed this session with the Alienation of Lands Act. It had yesterday been introduced under the title of the Settled Lands Bill.—That the Government had not recently advanced any money by way of loan to any local body out of trust or other funds ; but cer tain applications were before the Board.— That two libel actions were pending in connection with the allegations contained in a petition against the New Zealand Settlement Company, and it would, there fore, be improper to appoint any Com

mittee to inquireiuto tha truth of those allegations. : * MB dargaville’s charge. The Hon Major Atkinson moved — That Mr Hurst be discharged from the Select Committee appointed to inquire into the charges made by tha hon member for Auckland City West, Mr Dargaville, against the Premier and Colonial Trea surer, and that Mr Mason be substi tuted.’'

Mr Seddon objected, alleging that Mr Mason was a well-known defined party man. He also complained that in with drawinj; the name of Mr Fitzgerald a slight was offered to him. He moved as an amendment that Mr Swanson’s name be substituted for Mr Mason’s as pro posed. Mr Bathgate said this proposed in quiry was altogether a mistake. It was plain that the inquiry would be made on party lines. The Treasurer should rest content with the fact that he had a strong majority at his back, and that should be sufficient for his vindication. He should therefore move for the discharge of the Committee altogether. Mr Fitzgerald explained that he had consented to the withdrawal of his name from the Committee as originally pro posed, because he was told that he had'expressed an adverse opinion to Mr Dargaville. Ha wished, however, to deny such was the case. Mr Hutchison moved that the debate be adjourned. Mr Swanson explained that his time was already occupied fully with Com mittee work, and he would rather be excused from serving on this Committee The Hon Major Atkinson said he had made every possible effort to get a Com mittee acceptable to both sides. He had seen the Opposition wh.p and asked him to submit a list of names which would be acceptable. Mr Steward saw his chiefs on the subject, and replied that they declined to take any part in nominating the Committee, as they thought it should be chosen in a different manner. When Mr Mason’s name was suggested Mr Steward had said there was no persona 1 objection to that gentleman. He bore testimony to the desire always shown by Mr Steward to get over difficulties be tween parties. Mr Steward confirmed the Treasurer’s statement, adding that on communicat ing with his party v:r Montgomery re served for himself the right to object to the Committee altogether, and a similar right was reserved by Mr Darga ville himself

Mr Seddon said that the whipping of Mr Steward was partial, and was not giving general satisfaction to the party. Mr Montgomery bore testimcny to the honorable and loyal manner in which Mr Steward, as whip, had served the party. He felt honored by bis assistance. Mr Sheehan said that if there was a man in the House to whom he would like to see the whole matter left for decision, that man was Mr Mason ; but now, when they saw the turn things had taken, he would appeal once more to both aides to let the matter drop, Mr, Daroavillb said be dissented from the whole proceeding. The stand he took at the outset was shown by the amend ment he proposed, which was that the charges made by the Treasurer were hot implied by anything he had said. He again , repeated that he did,' not impute personal corruption or dishonor to the Treasurer or Premier, and if his words could be made to bear such a construction he was prepared to withdraw them. That was simply the position he had all along taken up in this matter. The question for the adjournment, of the debate was put, aud negatived on the voices. The original motion was then put, and '’arried on the voices. CHATTELS SECURITIES. On the motion of the Hon Mr Conolly, the Chattels Securities Bill was read a third time and passed. NATIVE LANDS BILL. The debate on the. second reading of the Native Lands Law Amendment Bill was resumed. 1 Mr Hdrstkouse said that it was wrong to assume that a<l men who dealt in native land purchases were dishonest. The evi dence of the Judge* proved that it was not the; presence of lawyers or agents that caused the complications, but the fact that the one block was not infrequently com peted for by a number of purchasers also. With the natives themselves rested the responsibility for the difficulties. He failed to see any case where the natives had been defrauded to any extent. He would support the amendment given notice of by Mr Stevens. Interrupted by the 5 30 adjournment.

EVENING SITTING. The House resumed at 7 30. Sir G, GK'.t resumed the (debate. He said that iu the Bill before the House, he could not see that any provision had been made for the permanent well being of the native race or the benefit of the European population. Vvhen he was in the Govern ment a measure prepared with great care had been drawn up and printed, and im mediately afterwards they were turned out of office, and nothing more was heard of it. He condemned the measure now before the House as unstatesmanliko, and said that a Bill of eight or ten clauses would do all that was wanted. It should be made penal to buy the land before ths title was ascertained. These were the lines his Bill was framed on. . There was something wrong in the present Bill, when they were told that it would not impro bably fail, and that next session an amend ment would be required. The Govern ment stood in the position of trustee to native reserves, and no Court would have allowed a trustee to sell the property to his family and friends. He hoped the House would support him in an effort to put an end to a system of this kind. He would bring in a Bill providing that these grants should be annulled, and that if any injury were done to those who had im properly acquired them they might come to the House and ask for compensation. Mr Tb Wheoro rather liked this Bill, but there were parts of i{ to which he took exception. He objected to the re servation by the Government which enabled them to employ counsel. They would" have over again the difficulties created by the lawyers. The assessors should not be appointed in the way they were. The course pursued by the Judges in determining Native titles was not calculated to arrive** the real truth of the titles. They ought to search for evidence outside what was adduced to

them in Court, He did not agree in the Government land purchase system. When that system was in vogue great abuses were perpetrated. He would support the Bill, subject to certain alterations in Committee. Mr Smith contended that the pre emptive right should be resumed by the Government at once. It could, if judi ciously worked, be done on a very small capital—certainly a capital of not beyond their means. Mr Tomoana was afraid if they returned to the pre-emptive right there would be trouble. His opinion was that the Maoris should be placed in the same position as British subjects. Mr Hobbs congratulated the House on the manner in which the Bill had been received. He deprecated the idea of locking up the country by the resumption of the pre-emptive right. It would be unfair to the natives. Transactions pend ing should be protected from the opera tions of the Bill. Mr Montgomery would vote for the Bill before them, although he dreaded it, and hoped after its second reading the Bill of 1880 would be again reverted to. He hoped they would not .pass this Bill

into law, but simply carry it on to the next step, and then revert to the Bill of 1880. By following that suggestion he believed it could be carried into law thia session. Mr Kelly and Mr Fish supported the Bill. Mr J. Buchanan defended the Native Lands Settlement Compady against the imputations made against it. Mr Turnbull, although not altogether satisfied with it, would support the Bill. Mr Sheehan said if they wbfilffhdjourn the debate he would speak on Tuesday. If they insisted on going on to a second reading to-night, then he would’ifpeak in the next stage of the Bill. Me would show that in the matter of native land plunder the South Island had been the greatest offenders. He would also show that the Bill would only shit, the un scrupulous, and the fair tracer would have no chance. Wbat the Bill meant was to make the North Island. ar sealed book from settlement for years, to come. As regarded the Court investigations, un less carefully done by skilled men, the weaker and more aged would go to the wall. The Bill was simply. aTs&p.g & p, and as they had been told, an r amended law would be required next session. One effect ®f the Bill would be to check the stream of capital into the North, and direct it into another channel. 1

The Hon Mr Bryce replied. The Bill was read a second time, and the House rose at 1.5. • i

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE

• [REUTER'S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] [Received August 11, 11.20 * m,] The Dynamite Fiends-.' Lon»on, August 10. The trial of the two men Deksy and Flanaghan, who were arrested at Liver pool in March last with dynamite in their possession, concluded /to-day. Both prisoners were foudd guilfy and ' sentenced to penal servitude/ for life. \ matl named Ohcelity (ja:), -charged with being an accomplice of Deasy and Flanaghan, was acquitted. ’ The French in Madagascar. The latest news from. states that the French garrison at Tam atave is threatened with famine..": The Hovas refuse to supply the troops with any provisions. The Rising in Spain. Madrid,' ' Aqg. 9. The insurrection movement the army is spreading in the of Catalonia. News is now to hand that the garrison at Urgel is in a state of revolt, and a force of loyal troops has been despatched to the scene. The latest intelligence from Logrono reports that the garrison in that town i'sub mitted to the force despatched against it ■ 1 -I'-''*

AUSTRALIAN.

[REUTER’S TELEGRAMSCOPYRIGHT. ] Libel. ; : Mklequbns, I Yesterday. The proprietors ol the Melbourne Bulletin have been sentenced to pay a fine of Li 50 for libelling a journalist named Elsasser. Shipping Disaster. Sydney, Yesterday. The steamer City of Brisbane ran aground to-day during the fog, but was subsequently floated off uninjured. The Markets. New Zealand wheat per bushel, 4s 3d; New Zealand oats, as 6d; maize, as nd; Sugar Company’s No. z pieces per ton, L 3 5. Adelaide, Yesterday. Wheat is quoted 'at ss. A - better feeling now prevails in sympathy with the English market. A good -enquiry has been experienced, but business is checked by the firmness df holders. Town flour, per ton, Lit J js to Lit 10s; country brands Ltd 103. Freight* on wool to London in' steamer — Greasy, per lb; scoured, f£d. Ditto sailing-—Greasy, J^djscoured, H d- '; "■ [Received Aug. 11, 11.20 ; a, m.] Fire. Sydney, To-day. . An extensive fire occurred . last night in Darcy street, resulting in. heavy loss. The premises destroyed were only par tially insured. Parliamentary Election. ,- : Brisbane, To-day. The general election is now proceed ing. The Hon Pope Cooper, - -At torney-General, has been re-elected without opposition. • ' ;

[Received August 11, 12.40 p.m.J The Informers. Melbourne, :To-day. The Governor has received a tele gram from Earl Derby, notifying)lhat arrangements have been made bjr the Imperial Government for the Irish in formers to be returned to England/ 1 The Annexation Conference. The Governments of New South Wales, Queensland, and South tralia have accepted the invitation' of Mr Service to join in the .propped annexation conference. The<Gov££n ment of New Zealand has not yet re plied to Mr Service’s communication. The Government of Tasmania has de clined to take part in the conference.

TELEGRAMS.

[per press association.] A Serious Loss. Auckland, To-day. A punt containing 28 head of cattle, brought from Napier by the Southern Cross, for Mr Buckland, of capsized in the harbor early this morning. Only three head get ashore, and the rest were drowned. Death of a Maori Chief. New Plymouth, To-day A well-known Native chief named Komene died yesterday. Great prepara tions are being made for the tangi. ’ !;■ Canterbury Child. Christchurch, To-day." Symptoms are shown of a gold pros pecting rush in the florarata district. A considerable amount of land has bean applied fur for prospecting licenses within the last few days. A Home Ship. Dunedin, To-day. The Glonliffbr has arrived, 108 days, rom Glasgow.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 1883.



PAPER , FOR SALE g rJa lArga. br Small Quantities. ANDREWES BROS., jiJkafcuUgn-aQd Stationers, East street Ashburton. .. . 77 "THE NEW ZEALAND lot diod ©lathing Factory HAVE spared no effort to place before the pablie a rh.'MOST -COMPLETE ASSORTMENT .i:..-:' 'OF 5 : eilipr*WINTER MANUFACTURES '•hd'l O&thpriimg all the latest styles in ' MEN’S. & BOY’S CLOTHING from the best qualities and ' newest Designs in SCQTCH, BRITISH, AND (CONTINENTAL TWEEDS. TJ Jsie-laj:ge v and increased tradohas en ftmea the Proprietary to offer their cus i.still , further advantages than hitherto. agd- THIS SEASON’S GOODS, upon inspection, will be found *€HEAFER THAN EVER. * 4 ®* NOLB OAEMEKX • r ' at waeiBSALS fhicb. SHIRT’S, HATS, HOSIERY, arid every requisite at •Wholesale Prices. j, r Branches now open.in New ■ Zealand. ebem ,')Ag« n ts for the Unrivalled itpHTHBIM SEWING MACHINES Ashburton Branch : EAST ST REET. mu Fine Gold. tK'SHEEPtobeSlaughtered to /y Me(a)t the Times.—Wapted to know you can save 100 per cent by. dealing at the Rbadt-Monet Mbat MiSt, " Bullock’s Arcade. Meat delivered to apy.part of the town when 8 211



Wanted WANTED Known—Two or three Gentlemen will meet with a com fortable home ; terms moderate. Mrs G. H. Thompson, Trevorton. 1443 WANTED Known—Our Dressmaking Department is now under the management of a thoroughly experienced Dressmaker. We guarantee style and fit at prices satisfactory to all. Friedlander Bros. 8 230 WASTED Known—ENTERTAIN MENT at Old Men’s Home on TUESDAY Next. Collection in aid of Piano Fund. Public invited. Good Programme. 8 279 WANTED Known —We are SELL ING OFF Millinery, Bonnets, Straw Hats, Feathers, Flowers and Child ren’s Ulsters at half price; 1000 Straw Hats at 6d each. Friedlanotk Bros, 8 227 KNOWN—That Robert V\ 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. 7600 WANTED Known Our immense Stock of Dress Goods, Velveteens Plushes and Fancy Velvets, have all been greatly Reduced; a good heavy Twilled Homespun at 4£d per yard; Blue Black Velveteen at la 9d. 8 229 WANTED Known—Blankets, Qjilts, Sheetings, Calicoes, Scarlet and White Flannels are Reduced at our Stock taking Sale. A wonderful White Flannel at B£d per yard. Friedlander Bros. 8 228 WANTED Known Friedlander Bros, are SELLING OFF Boys’ and Men’s Clothing regardless of cost. Boys’ Velveteen Suits, nicely trimmed, 8s 94 the suit. Youths’ Trousers and Vests, 9a 6d; Men’s Tweed Suits, 27s Cd and 555, extra good value. Mens’ Felt Hats at half price; a lot of double width Tweeds, suitable for boys’ wear, 2s lid and 3s lid per yard, worth double the money. 8 226 WANTED KNOWN—That Mr Dan Lea’s Gymnasium is the only place for real amusement; admittance free. Every kind of amusement to be ob tvined on the premises calculated to please the general public—American Bowls, Skittles, Sheotiug, Boxing, Fencing, Horizontal Bar, Trapeze, etc. Temper ance Drinks, Cigars, etc. Tickets— monthly 2s 6d, for use of Horizontal Barj Trapeze, Single-sticks, Dumb-bells, Indian Clubs, etc. Dan Lea is always at his post to give lesions in Boxing, lessons £1 per month, or according co arrangement. * 1344 WANTED Known—That in conse quence of the rapid increase of business, John Motion, 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 WANTED Known— “ My house is my castle.” Then see that you have it comfortably furnished by Meech, the local manufacturer and importer of every kind of household furniture, etc. After visiting the Diamond fields at this season of the year, it is comforting to find that the surest way to become rich is to save in your household expenses and make your home comfortable. Families can see for themselves the benefit of having a good local furniture-house at which to do their business, and should patronise the estab lishment that can supply every household requisite at prices to meet the times. Note the address— J. Meech, Burnett and East streets, Ashburton. 8 287



Special Advertisements. THE NEW ZEALAND GRAIN AGENCY AND MERCANTILE COMPANY, LIMITED, HAVE FOR SALE, ON EASY TERMS OF PAYMENT a Complete Threshing Plant, By Ransome, including 8 h o ENGINE COMBINE ELEVATOR. The above has only threshed about 70,000 bushels, and is almost EQUAL TO NEW. Wm. HORNE, Agent, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. 12 an



F YOU WANT GOOD AND STRONG FURNITURE, CHEAP FURNITURE AND BED DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. fjVYERY article Sold at Christchurch -i, Pkiobs and guaranteed bes. of material and workmanship. FUUIEA L s 1; GO TO DAVIS’S



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 and puachase 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. C. Brown & Co., FASHION HOUSE, Christchurch. The splendid stock of General Drapery in all departments has been purchased by E. C. Brown and Co., from the Trustees in the Estate of the late firm of Craig and Smyth, at a very large discount off cost for Cash. Thus articles sold under cost price leave a good margin of profit for the vendor, while giving unsurpassed value to the purchaser. In all parcels we stake our reputation on the values, and, as suggested above, re turn the money in all cases where the article is not satisfactory. Our No. 1,20 s Dress Parcel, contains — Worth 1 £ 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~yda silesia, for linings ... 0 1 10 2 doz new oxydiaed buttons, to match ... ... ... ... 016 1 pair warm lined fur-top spring cuff gloves 0 2 6 £1 9 10 OurJNo. 2,30 a household parcel, contains— Worth 1 pair good medium size blan kets 10 0 1 good honeycomb quilt... ... 0 12 6 8 yds good wincey 0 5 0 1 pair good strong corsets, any size ... ... ... ... 0 5 0 £2 2 6 Our No. 3, dress parcel for £2, contains— Worth 1 dress piece (10 yds) celebrated Empress black velveteen ... 1 7 6 3 yds good silesia for lining ... 0 2 0 2 doz new style oxydised buttons 0 16 1 handsome striped winter skirt 0 9 6 1 durable silk umbrella, paragon frame 0 8 0 1 choice silk chenille scarf ... 0 3 11



£2 12 5 Our No. 4, Ladies’ parcel for £2, contains— Worth 1 dress piece (12 yds) French check costume cloth 1 1 0 3 ydssilesia lining for same ...0 2 0 2 doz choice buttons, to match dress ... ... ... ... 0 1 6 1 good warm Ladies’ tweed ulster 017 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 ... ... ... ... 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) ... ... ... ... 018 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. ,7, mourning-parcel for £2 10s, contains— Worth 10 yds good black French cash mere 1 6 2 yds 4x4 celebrated rainproof crape 09 6 1 good black alpaca or sateen skirt 0 14 6 2 pairs Ladies’ black hose ... 0 3 0 1 pair Ladies’ two-button choice black kid gloves 0 4 6 £ doz Ladies’ cambric handker chiefs, in fancy box 0 5 6 £2 19 6 Our No. 8, furnishing parcel for £lO, contains— Worth 20 yds nice pattern good tapestry carpet 3 6 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 Oar 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 1 Ladies’ handsome mantle ... 217 6 1 Ladies’ beautiful real sable muff and collarette ... ... ... 4 10 0 1 Ladies’ quilted satin skirt ... 1 0 0 1 fashionable tweed ulster, in leading shades 1 10 0 £9 17 6 A problem whereby Ladies may stay at home and order their drapery in perfect confidence. Just try one parcel and see what you will save. Remember—Cash returned at once for any article returned in good condition. Samples post free on application to any part of New Zealand. In ordering any of these parcels, it is. sufficient to quote number and name of parcel only. P.C.O. made payable to E 0. BROWN & CO., Fashion House, Christchurch. 1162



Special Advertisements. AND TOWNS SEND ARE CASH BDYERS OF WHEAT OATS BARLEY GRASS SEED Agents for A. Moore & Co. ROBINSON AND TOWNSHEND, Havelock street. 229 ANTED KNOWN Great Slaughter Now going on with BOOTS AND SHOES, AS GREEN & CO. Are giving up business on ]6th August, they are determined to clear out the whole of their well-assorted Stock of Boots and Shoes at any price, to save removal to Dunedin. No reasonable offer will be re fused. GREEN & 0 0.. Corner East and Burnett streets. 7 169



(JTATIONERY OF EVERY DE- O SCRIPTION. Account Books Ink—from small to largest jars School Books—School Committees sup plied at lowest rates Latest Novelties in all kinds of Fancy Goods, Toys, &c. All the Home Journals, Magazines, and Papers by every mail. Subscribers wanted for any Magazine or Paper published. Andrewes Bros., BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, &c., East street South Ashburton. n!5



H. M. Jones Has now on view a fuse STOCK OF PIANOS. FROM £2O AND UPWARDS. ORGANS. ORGANS. A good selection of these Instruments on hand from £l2 12s upwards. HARMONIUMS HARMONIUMS. Lmost won- "VT derful instru- l\ Ements of the day. T? Music by the yard. A child Hi Mean play it. Very cheap. Just the Q thing for those who cannot have a Pianos on hire and for sale at the lowest cash prices, and on TERMS to SUIT PURCHASERS. A Large Assortment of STATIONERY, BOOKS, TOYS, & FANCY GOODS. Agent for MILNER & THOMPSON. 0 piano. H. M. JONES, BURNETT ST. & BARING SQUARE. Ashburton. 13d



gCQNOMY. COMFORT, SAFETY. I'he Shag Point Coal Company, Limited, beg to inform the Public of*Ash burton and neighboring district that their FAVORITE HOUSEHOLD COAL la supplied by the principal local Dealers at prices to suit the times. Special rates for quantities of 4 tons and upwards. Be sure and ask your dealer for Shag Point Coal, The most economical and efficient Fuel in the market, being free from soot and live ashes and emitting a strong, steady and lasting heat. For terms apply to your Dealer or at P. 0., Bos 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. 7 149



■p 0 R SALE Seed. Seed, SEED WHEAT—Hunter’s White. Prime Tuscan. SEED OATS—Canadian. Tartarian, first-class. Danish. KAIAPOI ISLAKD POTATOES. CRUSHED OATS, First-class, Is. lOd. per bushel. JOSEPH CLARK, 266 Ashburton and Tinwald.



The tVarmambool Independent declares that a shower of frogs occurred there tf :ently. The Governor of New Caledonia dis avows any intention on the part of the French to occupy New Hebrides r - > The Rev. J. G. Paton says the lahpf traffic has swept away one-third’ bif the -jopulation of New Britain during thalMt 20 years. The death is announced of Mr James Parkes, only surviving brother of Sir H. Parkes,.at Coventry, England, on the Bith May last.