SHIPPING.

*OBT OF LYTTELTON. Arrived. Yesterday. Marmion,\brigantine, from Kaspara. Wakatu, s.b., from Eaikoura and Wel lington. Annie, ketch, from Greymouth. Sailed. Yesterday. Palace, barque, for Newcastle. Wakatu, a.a., for Kaikoura and Wel- brigantine, for Oamaru. a.a., for Melbourne, via .... SHEPPINQ'.TELEQRAMS. i Auckland, Yesterday. Sailed—Sybil, tor Mauritius. ?. ' • Wellington, Yesterday. Sailed— Wahaka for the South. G K.A p ' Greymouth, Yesterday. Arrived—Hawea and Mahinapua, from the South; kanaka, from Picton and M*o SkOed—Manawatu, for Nelson and —■ —Westport; Kennedy, for NelsonjMahina pua, for Westport and the Grey; Wanaka, 8 SWt H»sSottth.' Tim*rd, Yesterday. Arrivod-rSuva, from Dunedin; Zior, ibuifeWß Lyttelton; Omapere, from Oamaru. Sailed—-Suva, for Port Chalmers; Oma pere, for Napier. -r , Bluff, Yesterday. Sailed —Merope, for London.

COMMERCIAL.

Guardian Office, Thursday afternoon. Messrs Matssn Cox and Co. held their usual weekly-sale of sheep, cattle, and pigs at the Tinwald Yards on Tuesday, August 14th, when-our entries comprised 5°S sheep, .15 pigs, ■''! ahd 'ab head of cattle, for which the following 'prices'' were realised: —iob‘crossbred hdggetts, 9s 3d ; 245 do, 8s 10s ; 161 merino ewes, 6s /, JdIJ? pigs, 335;; it do, 27s 6d ; 2 do, 32s ftd; it rmt'cow, Ls; i‘ do, Ls 17s 6d; 2 cows, L 4 losj; r2 .year old steers, L 3 17s 6d ; yearling Baler/ £2 7s4d‘; <2 fat steers, L 5 Ss; bull, Lx I os; cow, £4 tbs ;7' do, L 6 10s. The sale throughout was a dragging one, caused, no v jloubt,, by the stock entered for sale being un ‘ suitable for the present requirements of the.dis trict

DAILY MEMORANDA.

» ,fl liir h: 'iuctfiois SALk« ' adj gjjTxfßDA'ri August, 18. so Ifr Thmr. Bullock, at the Arcade, at ~ Reserves, Proper ties, and'Trees.

Tuesday, August 21. Matson, Coe and Co., at the Tinwald YardiryStock. Fbiday, August 24 1 Robert -Wilkin and Co., at the Dundaa • t Homestead Stock, Implements, &c.

MEETINGS. AMUSEMENTS, & • . ' Tnis Evening. 1 Gospel Temperance Mission. Totmobbow, a, Vj./. Jfijnu*, August, 17. Oddfellows’ Hall—“ Pirates of Penzance;’ ate 7.-30- . •>.*

T - ■MonDaY, August 20. •3 j;Boroigh • Council, At Borough Counci! • irt Chambers; at 7 o’clock.

MAIL NOTICES.

t Mailaclpse at the Ashburton Post Offica {6ttbVra r ;— "? ( j j r.For Christchurch and North at 6 a.m. ,J i!sh3Q.a.tn., and 5 p.m., daily. . For Chertseyßakaia, &c., at 10.30 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily. For 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. Fqn Timjsu’u and South, at 6 a.m., 10 4,ni , ahd 430 p.m., daily. For Greenstreet and Ashburton Forks, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 3.80 P*Qlt For Hount Semera, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, at 6 a.in. and 430 p.m. For Mayfield, oh Tuesdays and Satur days, at 6 a. m. Bos Afihtcn, Waterton and Longbeach, at 430 p.m.daily. on Mondays, Wednes days, and Fridays, at 430 p.in. , For Wakanui, Elgin, Seaview, Seafield, and.Elyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and SaturJdays. at 6.30 a.m. Fetl lowlands, on Tuesdays and Fri dajrat 10.30 a.m. . Mkilg arrive at the Ashburton Post ■)ffice—

From Christchurch and Rakaia at 10.15 ,a.nu,-435 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. *” From Chertsey, Ac. at 10.15 a.nu and 435 p.m. daily. From Dunedin and intermediate places at 6.80 p.m. daily. From Temuka and Timaru at 10.40 a, m. 5,96 pJm L, and 8 p.m. daily. From Greenstreet and Ashburton Fork?, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10 iAsßftahbs.'f;

From Mount Somers, on Tuesdays and

Saturdays, at 10.5 a.m. and 8.15 p.m. Froth/-Mayfield, on Tuesdays and Satur days, at 10 .5 a. m. * CI Fttjhbr Ashton, Waterton, and Long d beach at 10 a.m. daily. From Elgin, Wakanui, Seafield, and

Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, mi Sat •^Fiom'^ewlands, on Tuesdays and Fri-

days, at 9.30 a m. , i From 'Flemington on Tuesdays, Thurs wdt Saturdays, at 10 a. m.

TRAVELLERS’ GUIDE.

CBiJHB liBATS Ashburton fob Christ church and intermediate stations at 7.10 „ , jt,xn.,10.55 a.m., and (Express) 6.37 1 u •- rains Leave Ashburton rob Timaeo AjM>.South, at 6.60 a.m., 10.25 a.m. * and 4.45 p.m. —the latter pro ceeding no farther than Timaru.. -Tiuihs '-Arrive At Ashburton prom Christchurch at 10 15a.m. (Express), 4.35 p.m., and 7.16 p.m. .JCaabkl. Arrive at Ashburton from Timaru and South at 10.40 a.m., 5.27

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 1883. The Diamond Bubble Burst.

The belief that we were all going to be made rich suddenly by the develop ment of diamond fields in this province was so pleasant that there can be no wonder that it received many ardent votaries, and the mania which has been raging in Canterbury during the past few weeks was encouraged by the receipt of vague telegrams that might mean much or little. The trusting faith of those who allowed themselves to indulge in dreams of unlimited wealth in the immediate future has however, received a rude shock. Mr Mark Herman, a gentleman who has had fourteen years’ experience as a diamond miner in South Africa, has been induced by the reports that reached the Cape as to the discovery made in New Zealand, to come hither and spy out the land, and the result of his investigations is that what were fondly imagined to be precious stones are absolutely valueless. As might be expected, this unwelcome news has not been received with very good grace, and it appears that the enthusiastic Mr Jacobsen actually lost his temper and refused to acknowledge that he had been mistaken. It is not difficult to excuse this on the part of one who sud

denly finds his hopes blasted and the chance destroyed of his being quoted to posterity as a benefactor who had hit upon a source of vast wealth to the land of his adoption. lie has our sympathy, but Mr Herman’s verdict has been so entirely confirmed by the subsequent messages sent by Messrs Kelsey and Cunningham that only one conclusion is possible. When the history of New Zealand comes to be written, not the least interesting chapter will be that which tells of the rise and fall of the excitement over this alleged diamond discovery. At first the news that evidences of the presence of dia monds in Canterbury had been found was received with incredulity, and al though there was no reason to believe that Mr Jacobsen was not acting in good faith, he was looked on as a man whose enthusiasm had got the belter of his judgment. This opinion was for tified by the experiments made by our University professors, who decided that the specimens entrusted to them would not stand • the recognised tests. But the discoverer was not satisfied with this, and in spite of the indiffer ence shown by the general public he scrt the stones to England for the pur pose of obtaining expert’’testimony as to their worth. It will probably never be known exactly bow the excitement which has been rampant during the last month first arose, but so far as the tacts have been made known there certainly appears to have been nothing to justify it. Suddenly, shares which were originally at a nominal figure rose to a price altogether out of proportion to their worth, even if the most san guine anticipations had been realised. Rumors filled the air as to the result of the Home tests, and when the gen tleman who had charge of the speci mens sent a cablegram so vaguely wo.ded that it could be read several ways, the most unlikely interpretation was put upon it because it dovetailed with the wishes of those who had speculated in shares. One of those manias forthwith commenced, in which men appear entirely to lose their reason ing faculties, and nothing was talked about but this wonderful discovery and its promised results. Not only were we to have diamonds, but they were to be found in such numbers that in our ignorance we had been actually using the material containing the precious stones for J metalling the streets. But now the inhabitants' of Canter bury must make up their minds that the sudden affluence that was predicted for them is a delusion and a snare. The disappointment will be less keenly felt in Ashburton than in Christchurch, although the former place would have benefited more had the diamonds

turned out to be genuine. The truth is that the interest felt in this matter here was jocular rather than serious. We hoped all that we were told might be true, but we can bear with resigna tion the news that the little black specks found in the reddish brown stones that are strewn along our roads are not really diamonds, because very few people believed they were. In Christ church, however, the case is different. The sudden rise in shares in visionary ventures shows that there is an un healthy spirit of wild speculation exist ing at present, and no doubt legitimate trade has been disregarded while this mania has been raging. Bitter feelings will be engendered now that the inevit able reaction has set in, while men who have lost money will be slow to admit that their misfortune was chiefly due to self-deception. Still, we must admit that if Mr Kelsey’s first telegram had been as explicit as was his last one all this excitement would not have arisen. People will ask why he did not ascer tain what was the real worth of the stones he took to England before for warding his report. He himself says that four brokers had pronounced in favor of the specimens, but he subse quently consulted a higher authority who reversed that verdict. Was not the highest authority as open to him when he first landed as it was later on ? Then again, we have the fact that Mr Kelsey remained silent for some time, and it was not till after Mr Cunning ham had been communicated with that we learned the truth, the arrival of the final messages from these gentle men being synchronous. These things may be susceptible of easy explanation, nor is there the slightest cause to be lieve that Mr Kelsey has not acted with perfect good faith. But at the same time men who have been abnor mally excited and have lost money through their own foolishness are only too ready to accord blame to people undeserving of it, and for this reason Christchurch would be a particularly unpleasant place for Mr Kelsev at the present time.

There is, however, a soul of goodness in this evil thing. If diamonds have not been found, it does not follow that minerals equally important do not exist in Canterbury. Indeed there is a widespread belief that gold will be dis covered on this side of the ranges, and the numerous prospecting parties which this excite nent has called into being may be successful in hitting upon some new source of riches that will benefit this province. At any rate we shall have the satisfaction of knowing that the country has been thoroughly examined, and this in itself will prevent the recur rence of the unreasoning and unhealthy speculation that has been going on re cently.

Oaptain Barry has disposed of his whale skeleton to the Otago Museum. The Oxford Commissioners went, on board the vessel yesterday and examined the stores, which appeared to be of ex cellent quality. News from Collingwood states that a young man named James Cottier, son of an Old resident of the district, was partially buried by a fall of earth in a claim at Lightband’s Gully. He was able to walk home, but died an hour later. The bodies of the pilot men who w«re drowned off Nelson have not been re covered, but the boat’s oars, stern-sheets and rudder have been picked up. Pilot Lowe has been so affected by the disaster that he is now confined to bed. Captain Whitwell is acting for him. A very successful Gospel Temperance meeting was held last evening in the Wesleyan Church, Wakanui. Mr G. W. Leadley was in the chair, and addresses were delivered by the Chairman, Messrs G. W. Andrews, W. Gavin, I. fccott, R. Kilworth and Irevurza. At the close of a very enthusiastic meeting, 25 of the audience donned the blue ribbon, 23 »f of which were new pledges. The atten dance was good, notwithstanding the in clemency of the weather. ,

Several parties are still working on the Ninety-Mile Beach, making fair wages for this season. A few men prospecting on Bakaia Island have been to a certain ex tent successful, but the actual result has not been made known. The Auckland football team which leaves to-day, comprise the following players : —Messrs Henderson, Oroxton, Hearns, O’Connor, Biggs, Spencer, Ar reil, Sims, Maginie, Carter, Whiteside, Bing, Warbrick, Byan, Webster, Clay ton, and Leckie.

In the Christchurch Supremo Court yesterday the case Sture against Union Steamship Company was heard. The plaintiff sued for L4OO for the loss of a bull calf killed on board the Tarawera while coaling at Melbourne, on the voyage from Scotland ro New Zealand. The evidence was concluded, but a nonsuit point is to be argued on Wednesday week.

Two pieces of extremely rich golden quartz were shown to Mr Bluett on Saturday by Mr H. Chamberlain, of Sel wyn,withan intimation that there W's plenty more of the same kind where those were found. The locality was not indi cated, but from what we can learn it is en this aide of the dividing range between the Rakaia and the Selwyn. From Mr Bluett’s description the quartz is far and away the richest ever found in New Zea land.—Ellesmere Guardian.

The number of inmates in. the Ashbur ton Home on the Ist July, 1882, was 37 ; admitted during the year 45 ; or a grand total of 82. Discharged or left the iusti tution, 23 ; deaths, 4 ; total, 27 ; number remaining on 30th June,- 1883, 55. The expenditure was L 1,238 5s 6d, as against L 1,064 17s 7d for the preceding year. The weekly average number was 43, and the weekly average cost was lls Id. There are 53 inmates in the Home at the present time.

The reappearance in Ashburton of the popular juvenile operatic artists, under the direction of Messrs Stanley and Darbyshire. is certain to be heartily wel comed. Unfortunately their engagements will only permit of them playing here for one evening, to-morrow, when the “ Pirates of Penzance ” will be given for the first time in this town. The success which the youngsters achieved on their previous visit is sufficient guarantee that the Oddfellows’ Hall will be crowded to morrow evening.

Mr J. Davis, the agent of the Canter bury Linseed Oil and Fibre Company, is at present on a visit to Ashburton, and intends holding a meeting to-morrow evening at Quill's Hotel, for the purpose of setting before farmers and others in the district the advantages of the develop ment of the flax industry. Mr Davis is well known as an able and energetic advo cate, and he purposes convening a public meeting at a later date. As the question is one of considerable importance, we hope there will be a good attendance. At the Police Court this morning be fore Mr Baddeley, R.M., two women named Elizabeth Merton alias Bell, and Elizabeth Clark alias Burt, were brought up charged with having no lawful visible means of support and sentenced to a month’s imprisonment with hard labor. Robert and Sophia Hamilton were charged with being the occupiers of a house in Cox street, frequented by persons of ill fame, and were sent to gaol for seven days with hard labor. The case against the four children of these prisoners, for being neglected children, was dismissed. The Blue Ribbon campaign in Ashbur ton will be opened this evening at the Town Hall, the proceedings being presided over by Mr Alfred Saunders. As is well known Mr Saunders holds extremely pro nounced views on the total abstinence question, in addition to which he is a capital speaker and cogent reasoner. Were’he the only gentleman to address the audience, the devotees at the shrine of Temperance might expect a great treat, but the agenda will also comprise speeches from the Rev Mr Taylor (Addington), Mr J. T. Smith (Christchurch), and Mr Kilworth. Not an insignificant item will be the singing by the united choir. The mission will be continued on Friday and Saturday evenings. A public meeting was held in Spring burn school last Friday evening, to decide what should be done with the money in. hand since the last Mount 1 Somers ploughing match. Mr Hood, with his usual liberality, drove his coach over, which was free, and had a good load, and several rode over from Mount Somers, only very few being from Alford Forest owing to their being busily engaged at the supposed diamond field. Mr W. T. Chapman took the chair. It was proposed by Mr A. Harvey, and seconded by Mr W. Edson—“ That the money be divided equally between the Mount Somers and Alford Forest libraries,” and an amend ment was moved by Mr David McKenzie, and seconded by Mr B. Ed i—“ That the f.lford Forest people do as they please with their share of the money, provided they use it for a public purpose.” The Chairman put the amendment first, when only three voted for it. The original motion on being put to the meeting was carried by a large majority. A vote of thanks to the chairman concluded the meeting.

A. decision under the Stamp Act has just been given by the Commissioner at • Wellington, which is considerable im portance to Joint Stock Companies. All Companies and Corporations have to sign all documents by affixing their seals. The Stamp Office there, and probably the Stamp Offices elsewhere, have for some time past insisted on treating all docu ments so signed as being executed under seal, and not under hand, the result being that an ordinary memorandum of agreement to which a Company was a party, was assessed as liable to a 10s duty, instead of to a duty of is, which would be the amount charged if the agree ment was between two private individuals. The charge was recently protested against, and an appeal made to the Commissioner, it being contended that the affixing of the Company’s seal to an agreement by way of signature did not constitute the docu ment a deed or agreement under seal. The matter was referred by the hon Com missioner to the Law Office, and the decision is that the contention is correct, and that such agreements by Companies are only subject to a stamp duty «f Is. At the Dunedin Supreme Court yester day, Judge Williams granted a mandamus calling upon the Dunedin Central Licen sing Committee to reconsider the appl ca tion for the renewal of a license to the Dunedin railway refreshment rooms, which had been refused at the last meet-

ing. Mr Haggitt, who was heard in sup port of the motion, contended that al though Licensing Committees had large discretionary powers with regard to the renewal of licenses, it was perfectly clear that no applications for renewals should be refused without giving the holder of the license an opportunity of being heard in answer to the objections raised. In this case the plaintiff had been deprived of his license on the ground that the licensed premises were not required in the neigh borhood, without an opportunity being afforded him of being heard in reply to the said objection. Moreover, the objec tion that the premises were not required should be taken by the persons affected and residents in the neighborhood and not by a Licensing Committee. The Licensing Committee had given him every assistance to bring the matter before this Court, and were anxious to have an op portunity of re-opening the matter. His Honor said as no statement of defence had bee • filed, the case went practically by lefault.

Our local correspondent writes ;—Dur ing the past four days Rakaia has ex perienced the old fashioned nor’-westers, and the dust and sand have been most qn pleasant to all whose calling took them outside. The river has been higher than it has been for some years, taking into consideration the extra width now the ad ditions to the bridge are completed. On Tuesday evening the train from Mothven only got as far as Lauriston, and had to return owing to the depth of water in the station yard. Many from here were much disappointed at not being able to reach Methven on Tuesday evening to attend Mr Rowse’s opening dinner. Others who came from Ashburton and Christchurch for the branch line were in a similar plight, and had to stay the night. About 6 p.m. on Wednesday the wind chopped round to the south-east, which was a most pleasant change, and heavy rain came down for some hours, followed by a smart frost. Yesterday the hounds met at Mr John Corbett’s, Ashburton Forks, that inde fatigable sportsman having arranged a nice dine of country over his own and adjoining farms. The hounds took up the drag on the bridge road and went away at a tremendous pace, crossing the upper part of the Kducation reserve, turn ing sharply to the right to Mr Pearce’s, over the familiar post and rails in the river-bed, then to the left on to Mr Mclntyre’s farm, several hedges and rails following, the majority of the field jump ing well. Returnin'* tawards the main road, the hounds still going very fast, the kill occurred near Mr Corbett’s bo no stead. After a short breather the pack was again laid on, and again Had rather the best of it in a run over the same line. Amongst thosa following close, to the hounds we noticed the Huntsman (on Butterfly), Messrs Hutchison (on Rouaer), Hart (on Pirate), Cargill (on Mulfcum in Parvo), Denshire (on Jester), G-aham (on Chester), Ross ( >n Mr Stilt’s hunter), Hunt (2), and Fooka.

Tenders for various works are invited in this issue. .

A meeting of the Loyal Ashburton Lodge of Oddfellows is summoned for to-morrow even ing. , • . A meeting of the local Dramatic'Club is called for this evening; business important, and full attendance asked for. Attention is directed to the announcement of Messrs .Vndrewes Bros., who are to hold a great clearing sale of stationery, fancy goods, etc.

Kidney complaint, one of the most common and yet most neglected diseases of this country, can be readily cured by the use of Hop Bitters. See.— [Advt.] 8

Mother Swan’s Worm Syrup.—lnfallible, tasteless, harmless, cathartic ; for feverishness, restlessness, worms, constipation, is at drug gists. Meses, Moss and Co., Sydney, General Agents. 2

“ Bardell and Pickwick ” will be placed oh the boards at the Methven. schoolroom on the evening of the 31st August, by members of the Library Committee. Various other items are on the programme, and a dance will conclude the evening’s enjoyment. Proceeds to be devoted to the library funds. Our firming friends and all others engaged in agricultural and pastoral pursuits will have a rare opportunity for investment at a sale to be held on the 24th inst, at the Dundas home stead. Mr W. Saunders, the proprietor, has determined on holding an entire clearing sale, and his sheep, horses and farming implements are to be submitted to auction on the above date.

Holloway’s Pills. Liver Complaints.—The 'digestion cannot be long so seriously disordered without the de rangement being perceptible on the counten ance. These pills prevent both unpleasant consequences ; they improve the appetite and with the increase of desire" for food, they augment the powers of digestion and assimila tion in the stomach. Holloways Pills deal most satisfactorily with deranged or diseased conditions of the many organs engaged in ex tracting nourishment for our bodies from our various diets—as the liver, stomach, and bowels, over all of which they exercise the most salutary control. By resorting at an early stage of this malady to these purifying and laxative Pills, the dyspeptic is speedily restored' to health and strength, and his sallowness gradually vanishes.—[Advt.]

ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL.

The following business was transacted yesterday after we went to press; RIVER EN‘ ROACHMENT AT WAKANUI. Mr D. Wilson waited on the Council for the purpose of pointing out that the floods had caused extensive damage in the vVakanui district, and the settlers: wished it to be repaired as soon as possible. He thought there would be no objection to a rate being struck to pay the amount re quired, which the Engineer estimated at L 1,200. The Chairman asked if Mr Wilson would agree that any temporary repairs necessary should ‘6 a first charge on the rate, and, on receiving an answer in the affirmative, said that the Council would do what they could in the matter, which would be placed in the hands of the Protective Works Committee. ' CARTER’S CREtK.

On the motion of Mr Taylor, secouded by Mr Bullock, it was resolved—That the 'Lougbaach Road Board’s offer to,, contri bute one quarter of the coat of clearing Carter’s Creek be accepted, and that those interested be requested to pay the other one quarter, the whole work not to exceed L 75. LONGBEAOH MAIN ROAD.' In accordance with a request made by the Longbeach Road Board, it was re solved to recommend to the Government to gazette the Main South road to bo a main road, and to point out errors in the map. OVERFLOW AT ASHBURTON FORKS. A petition received from! residents of the Ashburton Forks district, pointing out that the river had overflowed and was causing damage, was referred to the Pro tective Works Committee. FIRE BRIGADE. It was resolved that the grant to the Ashburton Fire Brigade should be Ll 5, instead of L 25 as heretofore. dobbin’s ford bridge.

In answer to a communication from the Selwyn County Council it was decided that that body be informed that the Ash burton County Council refuse to sign the joint letter forwarded by the Selwyn Council re the Dobbin’s Ford bridge. Mr Winter moved, and Mr Jackson seconded — That the application for the Dobbin’s Ford bridge under the Roads and Bridges Construction Act be with drawn.—This was carried, Messrs Lambie and Taylor dissenting. taylor’s stream bridge.

The Engineer was instructed to attend immediately to the matter referred to in a communication from the Mount Somers Road Board. MOUNT SOMERS RAILWAY. It was resolved that the Chairman write to the Minister of Public Works, enclosing a copy of a resolution passed by the Mount Somers Road Board, and urging the carrying oat of the line. The members of the County also to be com municated with to the same effect. W\TER-RAOB BY-LAWS. The seal of the Council was affixed to the by-laws, which were adopted. POUNDKE fcPER. Mr Price, junr., was elected to fill the post of poundkeeper temporarily, until the end of the present lease. SLAUGHTEkING LICENSE. A license was granted to Messrs Annett Bros, for a slaughterhouse. A FOBDSM \N’S DUTIES.

On the motion of Mr Lambie, the Clerk was instructed to write to the Selwyn County Council re the duties of th?.foirds man at Dobbin's Ford, requ sting the latter to spend some of his spare time in improving the roadway and cuttings. The Council then adjourned till 11 a.m. on September 12 th.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.

SOUTH RAKAlA.—Tkstksdat.

(Before H. 0. S. Baddeley Esq, R,M.)

James McGill was brought up charged with forging a cheque. He pleaded not guilty.—John Tisch said he waa the licensee of the Alford Forest Hotel. On the 21st July prisoner came to the hotel and stayed two days. Before leaving he asked for his account, and witness gave him one for LI 12s. He said he had no money and wanted to give a cheque for L 5, which was refused. After some con versation one for L2 was accepted, pri soner receiving the change in silver. Witness presented the cheque at the bank and was told there were no funds, and that the prisoner had never had any account there. —The prisoner said that Mr Tisoh had known him for many years, and that he did not intend to defraud, him.-—John Ho w son said he was a clerk in the Bank of New Zealand, Christchurch; The cheque produced and marked a is the one presented at the bank. The pri soner had no account at the ; bank, to witness’s knowledge.—Constable Smart said prisoner was well known to the police, and /had been convicted, on a similar charge before.—Prisoner said ho was under/ the influence of dtfnk at the time.McGill waa then charged with obtaining money by false pretences by presenting a valueless cheque. Prisoner pleaded guilty.— ! Albert James Howell said he was licensee of the South Rakaia Hotel, and on the 26th of last month he gave prisoner L 5 ; in cash for the cheque produced.; Had enlj known prisoner throe days. Witness passed toe cheque through the Bank i Q the usual way, and it was, marked “no account."—John Howson gave similar evidence to that in ttid"pre vious case —Prisoner stated to the Bench that he had had. accounts at three banks. —His Worship said there was n6-doubt that prisoner was au old offender, and the police might have brought ■ the charges in a very different way. Un thefirst charge he would be imprisoned with hard labor for six mouths, and un the second;charge to four m nths’ hard labor. The sentences to be cumulative and to take effect from the expiration of the given at Ashburtea on Monday for, an rsaault on a child.

COURSING.

THE CANTERBURY CLUB meeting The third meeting of the nbove Club took place yesterday on the Plumpton ground at Templeton. There was a fair attendance of spectators, but the: hares were weak, every course hi a kill The results were as follows '■*—, s Cantbebcet Cup ; winner,,:L3o } rtumer* up-Ll4 10s. Bordeaux beat Skiddaw Lass—Miss Alien beat Amohia. Queen beat' Myrtle.— Gran-u-Wail beat Alchemist.—Dead Shot beat Virginia.—Bridegroom.,beat Box. — Secret beat Echo.—Banner mail si bye. ii. Bordeaux beat Miss Alice.—Grao-u- Wail beat Queen. —Bridegroom beat Dead Shot.—Echo beat Bannerman. "“* ■ nt, "'j. Gran-ii-Wail beat ; Bordeaux.— Bride* groom beat ilcho. Final,ooarfte.' " v Mr P. Butler’s r d Bridegroom beat Messrs Boss and Bassett’s t’’w d Qran-n- Wail,and woh the Cup. / '‘‘‘ J ’' Ladies’ Beacjslet ; winner, T.9K; runner up, Ll2 10s. Rosebud beat Wellington.—Miss Alice beat Wainui.— Blue Jacket beat Alche mist.—Ananias beat Ravens wood.—Queen of Spain beat Wild Rose,—Station. Lass beat Pandora. Annie Stewart beat British Queen. —Doric beat British Queen n.

Miss Alice beat Rosebud.—Bluejacket beat Ananias.— Quean of Spain boat Station Lass. —Doric beat Annie Stewart. m.

Blue Jacket beat Miss Alice.—Queen of Spain beat Doric. , i Final course. ' Mrs Butler’s r w, b Queen of Sflpi beat Mrs Forfar’s b w d Blue Jacket", and won the Bracelet. . "S

Canterbury Purse ; winner, 'IJ.O 10s; runne -up, L 5 6s. ' * Skiddaw Lass beat Amohiai;—Myrtle beat Alchemist.—Box beat .Virginia.— Secret ran a bye. , j ’

Skiddaw Lass beat Myrtle.—Becret beat Box. . <

The two dogs both belonging! to Mr B. Stewart, the stake was divided.-

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Wednesday, August 15. EAST COAST SETTLERS, , j, ij; 1 In reply to Sir G. S. Whitmore, The Hon Mr Whitaker said the Go* vernment would consider the of the settlers of Tolago Bay and Blast Coast who have no roads, no railways/ nor har bor and who bad asked to hare an exten sion of the telegraph along the coast.’ ’ ' BILLS. The following Bills were read a second time :—Pharmacy Act Amendment Bill, Invercargill Reserves Exchange’ Vesting and Empowering Bill, Mmstertbn- and Gceytown Lands Management Act Amend ment Bill, and the Chattels Securities Bill. The Mining Companies Act 187? A mendment Bill was passed through Com mittee, and the Council then vent' into Committee on the Bankruptcy Bill, aiad had reached clause 57 at 6 p.nt, when the Council adjourned.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Wednesday, August 15. The House met at 7.30. ANNEXATION AND CONFEDERATION BILL. The Council’s amendments in the Ootl federation and Annexation Sill Here agreed to. PUBLIC LIBRARIES. - The House went into Committee to con sider an address to the Governor recbm mending the appropriation of L 6,00 N public libraries. In moving this, Mr Smith saidtfcat unless a provision of this kind were made, it would be quite impossible for many of these institutions to carry on.

The Hon Major Atkinson oppdsed the motion with regret. In the state of their finance they weuld not be justified in making such a vote. He moved that the Chairman do leave the chair.

After discussion, Mr vv ynn-Williahs proposed the following as a compromise— “ That the sum asked for be redaced, and that it be allocated for country libraries only.”

Mr Mac Andrew and Mr EisH sup ported the motion. The Hon Major Atkinson asked leave te withdraw his amendment so os to allow Mr Wynn* Williams to move his Sir G. GRBYobjected to the withdrawal, and contended that the colony had. de* cided that it would afford special facilities for educating the people. The motion for' leaving the chair, trim negatived on the voices. I Mr Wynn-Williams, to give prabtioal effect to bis suggestions, moved an amend ment

1.4,000, and that it be allocated amongst country libraries only. ” Mr Maoandrew and Mr Shbfha£x> op* - posed this. v

Mr Fitz Gerald supported the vote M l originally proposed, and

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 1883.



fc-u- Seed. Seed, * IsIIED WHEAT-—Hunter’s White. Prime Tuscan. ■' 3U«m . ■■■ -SEED -GATS—Canadian. . Tartarian, first-class. Danish. KAIAPOI ISLAND POTATOES. OJRU, SHED OATS, fjUf Vl i. %■ . < “ JgSEPH, CLARK, 885 Ashburton and Tinwald.



Wanted WASTED— A Smart BOY as Appren tice to the Printing. Apply Office of this Paper. 8 286 ANTED KNOWN—Two Ladies would find a comfortable resi dence, with use of piano.-—Mrs Q-. H. Thompson. Tancred street, near Arcade. 1443 VXTANTED Known—J. Meech has ,VV Purchased the whole of the STOCK, Etc , from the Little Dust Pan at half price, and is prepared to Sell it at prices to suit everybody. 8 317 WANTED— A SITUATION as Manager on a Farm or Station, has had sixteen years colonial experience, both here and in North Island, Can pro duce satisfactory testimonials. Apply, “ 8.E.,” Office of this Paper. 8 323



•ITT'ANTED KNOWN—That Robert V\ Elston, Burnett street, Ashbur ton, haying procured the newest appara tus, is prepared to Sweep Chimneys at very low rates. Any orders left at the Town Hall will receive prompt attention.* Terms cash. 760 c WANTED Known Startling an nouncement. Great bargains for a short time. The stock belonging to the Little Dust-pan having been purchased at less than half price by me, I invite the public to inapecc the goods and secure genuine bargains. No sham ; must be sold; and as I am willing to give a chance to participate in the advantage received by me, an early call is invited to John Meeoh’a Cheap Furniture Mart, Burnett street. Roll up at once and secure bar gains.—John Meech. 8 287 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 Drinks, Cigars, etc. Tickets — tnonti-ily 2s 6d, for use of Horizontal Bar, Trapeze, Single-sticks, Dumb-bells, Indian Olubs, etc. Dan Lea is always at his post to give lesions in Boxing, lessons £1 per month, or according to arrangement. 1344



WANTED Known—That in conse quence of the rapid increase of business, JowN Moi on, 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 witji neatness and style, he intends even to" make greater exertions in the future. Fowler’s Build ings, Tancred street (opposite Arcade), Ashburton. 7 207



Special Advertisements. !IHE NEW ZEALAND GRAIN i AGENCY AND MERCANTILE COMPANY, LIMITED, HAVE FOR SALE, ON EASY TERMS OF PAYMENT a Complete Threshing Plant, By Bansome, including 8 h p 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



THE NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory HAVE spared no effort to place before the public a MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF NEW WINTER MANUFACTURES Comprising all the latest styles in MEN’S & BOY’S CLOTHING Manufactured from the best qualities and newest Designs in COLONIAL, SCOTCH, BRITISH, AND



CONTINENTAL TWEEDS. The large and increased trade has en abled the Proprietary to offer their eas terners still further advances than hitherto, and THIS SEASON’S GOODS, upon inspection, mil be found CHEAPER THAN EVER. A SINGLE GARMENT AT WHOLESALE JTBIOB. SHIRTS, HATS, HOSIERY, and every requisite at Wholesale Prices. Nineteen Branches now open in New Zealand. Agents for the Unrivalled WERTHEIM SEWING MACHINES Ashburton Branch : EAST STREET. JgCONOMY, COMFORT, SAFETY. The Shag Point Coal Company, Limited, beg to inform the Public of Ash burton and neighboring district that their FAVORITE HOUSEHOLD COAL Is supplied by the principal local Dealers at prices to suit the times. Special rates for quantities of 4 tons and upwards. Be 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., Box 213, Dunedin. N.B.—The price ot 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



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 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 00., 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 dross 0 5 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 ... ... ... 02 6



£1 9 10 OurJ'No. 2,30 a 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 5 0



£2 2 6 Our No. 8, dress parcel for £2, contains— Worth 1 dress piece (10 yds) celebrated Empress black velveteen ... 1 7 6 3 yds good silesia for lining ... 0 2 0 2 doz new style oxydised buttons 0 16 1 handsome striped winter skirt 0 9 6 1 durable silk umbrella, paragon frame ... ... ...' ... 0 8 0 1 choice silk chenille scarf ... 0 3 11 £2 12 6 Our No. 4, Ladies’ parcel for £2, contains W orth 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 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 largo size good honeycomb I 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 Boslyn 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 0 9 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 i Our No. 8, furnishing parcel for ' £lO, contains— Worth 20 yds nice pattern good tapestry carpet 3 5 0 1 nice pattern hearthrug, to match ... ... ... ... 0 16 6 1 pair handsome lace curtains ... 0 14 6 1 pair medium lace curtains ... 010 0 2 pair full size good white sheets 0 18 6 1 pair full size good witney blan kets ... • 1 10 0 1 pair medium good witney blan kets ... ... ... ... 1 0 0 1 full size white honeycomb or toilet quilt ... ... ... 014 0 1 choice pattern wool tablecover 0 16 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 j



match 0 13 6 1 dresa (12 yds) good costume cloth 110 2 yds rich colored velveteen, to match ... ... ... ... 0 7 0 € yds good aileaia 0 6 0 3 doz buttons, to match dresses 0 2 0 3 yds braid, to match dresses ... 0 0 8 1 pair two-button first choice tinted or white kid gloves ... 0 5 ,0 0 Ladies’ linen collars .'0 3 0 6 Ladies’ linen handkerchiefs ... 0 5 6 3 pairs Ladies’nice hose... ... 0 4 6 Our No. 2, wedding parcel for £lO, contains— Avery complete trousseau. Our No. 9, Ladies’ (half-price) parcel for L 5, contains — Dsual 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 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 anv of these naroels. it is suffici parcel £5 5 8 £9 17 6 t 1 J!i U, BttUYYn<B UU., Fashion House, Christchurch. 1362



Special Advertisements. Fine Gold. KA AAA SHEEP to be Slaughtered to JlMe(a) ttheTiraes. —Wanted the public to know you can save 100 per cent, by dealing at the Ready-Monet Meat Mart, Bullock’s Arcade. Meat delivered to any part of the town when purchased, 8 211



F YOU WANT GOOD AND STRONG FURNITURE, GO TO DAVIS’S OHEAP FURNITURE AND BED DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. ■7l VERY article Sold at Christchurch ■AJ Prices and guaranteed bes. of •material and workmanship.



FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED RE AT CLEARING SALE. FOR ONE MONTH ONLY, Commencing Saturday, August 18th. STATIONER!, FANCY GOODS, TOYS, Etc. IV lOf I'JIL. A GREAT REDUCTION PRICES OP ALL OUR GOODS. An Inspection Solicited. Andrewes Bros., BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, &0., East street South Ashburton. nls IN THE



GL R. West and Co., MUSIC AND PIANOFORTE WAREHOUSEMEN, Princes street, Dunedin Have great pleasure in announcing that it is their intention to cater for the Music loving population of Ashburton In such a raamer as has never before been at tempted. Messrs G, 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. West, being at present in England, is shipping direct to Dunedin all the latest novelties in MUSIC ! MUSIC 1 1 MUSIC I! ! And the firm respectfully solicit a ; call from their friends, teachers, and ’ the public in general to inspect their magnifi cent stock of Music, personally selected.



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



IJI I N WAL D STORE. NOTICE. The TIN WALD STORE has been RE-OPENED under the management of Mr W. BIGGS, and Customers will be attended to as formerly. 23d PAPER FOR SALE In Large or Small Quantities. ANDREWES BROS., Booksellers and Stationers, East street South, Ashburton. 77