SHIPPING.

PORT OP LYTTELTON. . Arrived. Yesterday. Rotorua, s.b., from Nelson, Picton, and Wellington. To-day. Waihora, from Melbourne. Manawatu, s.s., from Wellington. Sailed. Tester*at. L‘Avenir, brigantine, for Auckland. Rotoraa, 5.5.., for Dunedin. SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. Acckland, Yesterday. v Sailed—rOrpheua, for Norfolk Island; Wairarapa, for the South'. Wellington, Yesterday, Arrived-—St. Hilda, from Greymouth. Sailed—Catalonia, for Lyttelton; Mana vatd, for Lyttelton ; Kawitiri for West port; Suva, for Auckland. ...,\r Wellington, To-day. vvAmtfed— Wakatipu, from Sydney. Dunedin, Yesterday. Artiyed—‘Rotomahana, from the North.

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES Tuesday, August 7. Matson, Con and Co., at the Ashburton Yards —Stock. .. . ,■ Wednesday,. August 8. Mataon.Cox and Go., at the residence of Mr Pnddicqmbe, Moore street — Furniture, &o. ; at 12 noon. Thursday, August 9. Matson, Cox, and Co., at the farm of Mr: John Leahy, Ashburton Forks—Live and Dead Stock ; at 12 noon. Si. . iWiikin and Co. , at the Dundas Homestead Stock, Implements, &c. AMUSEMENTS. Ac Feiday, August 3. Secbhd'Mbeting, Geraldine Coursing Club. Ashburton Poultry, Pigeon and Canary .. Assobiatfbn—Third Annual Show, Town ‘ 'Hall First day. Oddfellows’ Hall Ashburton Quadrille Assembly : at 7.30 p.m. Monday, August 6. Borough Council, at Borough Council '' Chambers, at 7 o’clock, r; ? i , Wednesday, August 15. jAshhnrton .County Council —at Council

COMMERCIAL.

1, Guardian Office, 1 ” ' * Friday afternoon. Robert Wilkin and Co. report Arthe 'Addington Yards on Wednesday only Bcftlr Hipftly of sheep csinae forward. A large proportion : again comprised . merinos, which *aet a dull sale, and ,in consequence several drafts were .turned out; unsold, while a few lines of choice crossbrcds met a ready sale at prices, about equal tolate quotations. Fat qattle-rA large entry yarded, about one-third ra which were prime and good quality, the rp- Blunder ordinary. Bidding was somewhat slack; owing' t6 the' supply ' being in excess of the requirements of the trade, the result being that several lines were withdrawn. Owing to thevret weather only a small supply of shcep doipquapoe forward for pur 'I hursday’s sale. Last .week’s prices were ba ely maintained, tpiwem on the, : whole favorable to the buyer. VtVsoTd country crossbreds at gs6d. Country merinos of fair quality only found buyers at 3s 6d, 3s 9d/up to 3s nd; butchers’ cross breds, 45 ad, AS 7d, AS I id, and for a prime lot bf Mr J. Rosewarne’s skins we got 5s sd; butchers!merinos for medium skins sold at from §4 to as I id. Fat—We sold at from 2%d for clean and well saved from the country. Rides and calfskins same as last week.. , i’J y N.*.

M<Sirs i lftl r, Mats(in and Co. report on the live market, etc., for the week ending Thursday; 'August- 2nd, 1883, as follows: As consignments of our entry calling for special mention, we may notice the Three Springs Estate wethers—a splendid draft of crossbreds, both as regards' /weight arid quality—-equally suitable for local trade er export purposes. Thesq,We placed at 17s €d per head, a couple of pens being secured for shipment. The con signmerifof the St. Andrew's half and three quarter breds whose exceptional quality com manded, considerable attention, realised prices which'-tamld have been greater had they had a more lucky draw in our auction —IS® 9d for half-breds, and , 17s 6d for three-quarter breds. This consignment, although late in the sale, created:an; amount of competition .which augurs well for any more of the same stimp coming forward. Messrs Gould arid Cameron's cross* bred ewes were-, as usual, remarkably well grazed, and realised up to 16s, Our other principal sales in crossbreds being those on ac count of-Mr R. : Wright, al 16s 6d to 17s} Mr Ruddenkku’s, at 16s and 16s 6d; Mr R. A. Barker’s ewes, at ijs and ids; Mr Moody’s mixed crossbreds, at 15s to ids 6d. In light crossbreds, Mr C. A. Cunningham’s -jiheep were sold up to 13s 6d-j \ irierinos for the same owner, at 8s; {merinos for Mr H. J. Hall, at 8s; crossbreds for Mr Holland, at 13s fid; etcil Irifat cattle there; was above an aver age entry. On account of Mr W. Pearsoii.we placed 20 head of very prime cattle, 17 steers of the number ranging from L 7 los to Ll2 10s per head,,nlk|arig an- average of over Lg per head; heifers of the same line L 6 15s to L 7 zes. KlfOtJMtsSts Chapman Bros, we sold steers at LB, heifers, L 6 2s 6d to L 6 12s 6d ; for Messrs G. apd R. Fleming, 24 head of light, weight heifers at from Le to L 6, and for Mr P. McCabe, steers from L 6 10s to L 7 js per head, or equal to a quotation- of from 18s to 19s per. lOolb for inferior quality, up to 22s and 235’per loolb for the heaviest and best beet.. In stores there was very little doing, the' clearance by ourselves of 30 head of fresh <Xmdltioned steers atLs ss, and several younger lines at from La iba to L 3 ios, s being amongst the principal transactions. In pigs the entry Was limited, but every lot was sold at prices tiering oul#ite rilling high quotations, bacon era from 45s [to fibs, porkers 25s to 355. The totajs.yarded for the day comprised 4,552 of cattle, and 146 pigs.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 1883.

The Geraldine hounds meet at the Coldstream homestead, Hinds, on Tues day next, at 12 e’clock. The Rev Mr Calder, of the Thames, has accepted the incumbency of All Saints, Ponaonby. The Rev Mr Gibson, of the Wesleyan Church, has applied to enter the Episco palian Church. Our prize list of the Poultry Show pub. lished in this issue does not include the special awards, which will bo given to morrow. Specimens of auriferous quartz were exhibited at Auckland yesterday, and are alleged to have been found in the Wade district. The reef is three feet wide. An apprentice on board the Oxford at Wellington has been attacked by typhoid fever. The immigrants who have been kept isolated from patients, and shown no disease, are to be released to-day. At a meeting of the sub-committee of the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association, appointed to revise the cata logue, held last evening, several additions to the.premium catalogue were made.

The recently appointed Magistrate rnr Ashburton, Mv Baih'eley, an - ; 1 >-a f.r. l.yt tdtou from Nelson yesterday by the l‘ol f'rca. and wan expected hero by this after noon's t-o.iii.

Professor H. San .pie, who-has earned very high praises fo.‘ his ability aaa horse tamer, announces his intention of giving a lecture in the Oddfellows’ Hall on Thursday next. In the North Island the Press without exception ipoke in enthus iastic terms of the Professor’s skill, which is reported to be marvellous.

The Ashburton hounJs have returned from Dunedin, and rhty will hunt this district twice a week daring the present month. The first meet is arranged to take place to-morrow afternoon, at 2.45., opposite the hospital. 4. general meeting of the Hunt Club will be held at Quill’s Hotel to-morrow evening, at 8 o’clock. A man named Drury went on the spree with a companion named Carnes. The former changed a LlO note in a hotel, and on leaving Barnes asked him to count it. He did so, when Barnes snatched it and ran off. Afterwards he was captured, but he had in the meantime planted the money. He was brought up and re manded. We regret to have to chronicle an accident which occurred on Wednesday to Mr H. J. Jones, of the firm of Jones and Bradshaw, of Tinwald. The gentlemen in question was in hia store, and ■ some how managed to slip, with the result that the small bone of one of his legs broke. The limb was set, and the patient is doing as well as can be expected under the cir cumstances, hut it will probably be some time before he will be able to get about. The Bank returns for the quarter end ing the 30th Jutie, 1813, were:—Tdtal liabilities, L 9,906,769 17s ; total assets, L 17,788,078 6s. Liabilities-Deposits, Government, L 502,704 3s 6d; bearing ill'- 5 terest, L 4.843.537 17s 6d; not bearing in terest, L3,484,23116s 2d; notes in circu lation, L1,004,43119s 2d; Bills iacircdla tiou, L 44.837 6s 6dj balances due to other Banks,* t? 6,026 Is lOd. Assets—Coin* L1,805,08i 6s 3d ; bullion, L130,9”5 8$ sd; notes and bills discounted, L 4,883,263 12s 6d; Government securities, L80,000'; good debts due, L 10,026,291 8s ; other securities, L 912,467 10s lOd. Some anxiety is felt for the safety of the barque Kilmeny, which left Welling ton in ballast for Newcastle on the sth of May last. Captain Holm, of the barque Malay, states that when he left Newcastle on the 15th July, there was no sign of her, and she was then 72 days out from Wellington. Levin and Co, who acted as agents fet her when at Wellington, have heard nothing of her since she left. The Kilmeny is owned by Kerr, Newton and Co, of Glagow, and is an iron Barque of 792 tons not register, built in 1877. Captain Royan was officer in com mand when she left Wellington.

The business at the R.M. Court did not occupy Mr Beswick long this morning. A batch of inebriates were brought up, three of them being first offenders, and were accordingly fined 55,, while William Munroe, for being drunk when in charge of a dtay, had to pay 40s- A man named Henry Ba’dwin was charged with stealing a saddle and bridle, the property of Oh »s. Lmi-hel, of Alford Forest road. The rccuced accounted for his being in pos session of the property by saying that he hid bought the sr.-idle of a man at Mr Harrison’s salerooms, and although the Bench said that there were some slight grounds of suspicion, the prisoner’s tale was not an improbable one, and he would therefore bo discharged. One or two civil cases were on the list, but they were either adjourned *r settled out of Court. A peculiar base was heard in the Magis trate’s Court at Wellington yesterday. James Ryan-waa charged with being un lawfully at large, haying been sentenced to four years”‘penal servitude. Mr Shaw appeared for accused. It appears that accused had earned remission of his sen tence at Mount Cook prison, and had got his good, service money and was dis charged, but to comply with’ the usual rule lie was put on board a steamer to be sent to Lyttelton, from whence he came, but he absconded from the steamer, as his wife and family were In Wellington. Mr Shaw said the gaoler at Mount Cook prison would arrest the man the moment He was discharge 1 from Court. The accused (who was crying bitterly) had had his good conduct remission cancelled, so that he would have to complete his sen tence, which meant another twelve months in Mount Cook prison, through his having been discharged from legal custody half a day too soon. Mr Shaw said that such a thin ; should be done was abominable. The accused was then dia charged. On leaving the Court, the prisoner was re-arrested, and will ..have to undergo twelve months’ imprisonment at Mount Cook prison. h A meeting was held at Howell’s Hotel, South Rakaia, on Thursday evening, to consider the advisability of forming a brass band in the district. About fifteen intending members put in an appearance, and Mr Russell, of the Ghertsey Hotel, wai voted to the chair. The chairman, at considerable length, explained the best way of commencing, and read a number of rules which were in use in various bands of which he had been & member. It was decided that the entrance fee should be one pound. Arrangements were made for using the Oddfellows’ Hall as a practice room. A number of subscriptions were promised in the room, and the following were appointed a Com mittee to canvass for outside support;— Messrs Bruce, Black, Primmer and Cham berlain. Messrs Hardy and Howell un dertook to act as trustees for the band property. Mr Edwin Clark wa« ap pointed secretary, and a sub-committee was appointed to draw up ruies for the conduct of the Society, to be submitted to another general meeting in a fortnight from date. Mr Russell undertook to act as bandmaster, and as this gentleman’s skill and ability are so well known in connection with the Christchurch City and other bands, there is little doubt that a better selection could not have been made, he being so very energetic in this kind of work. It is to be hoped that the Society will stick|together and work hard, that in a little time this quiet little settle ment may be enlivened with sweet strains.

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 /, io los, warranted ; Good Bed-room Suites, remark ably low; Drawing-room: Fancy Walnut Tables, Japanese Tables, a splendid Inlaid Walnut Sideboard, Marhic Slab, with Plate Glass back, to be sold cheap. Iron Bed steads, Crockery-ware, and every requisite for house furnishing etc. Funerals conducted on the cheapest scale. Practical workmen kept in all its branches. Agent for the cele brated Venetian Blind Makers, Dunedin. Carvings and Turnery of every kind. All kinds of furniture exchanged and highest price given for furniture. Note the address—Next Bullock’s Arcade, A.hburlon,

Holloway’s Ointment and Pills.—Coughs, Influenza. —The soothing properties of these medicaments render them well worthy of trial in all diseases of the respiratory organs. In common colds and influenza the pills, taken internally, and the ointment rubbed over the chest and throat, are exceedingly efficacious. When influenza is epidemic, this treatment is the easiest, safest, and surest Holloway’s pills purify the blood, remove all obstacles to its free circulation through the lungs, relieve the over-gorged air tubes, and render respira tion free, without reducing the strength, irrita ting the nerves, or depressing the spirits; such arc the ready means of saving suffering when anyone is afflicted vrth colds, coughs, bron chitis, and other chest complaints, by which so many persons are seriously and permanently afflicted in most countries.

DINNER AND PRESENTATION.

Luy niyht a mu«». enjoyable festiv took place in the Somerset Hotel, where Mr Geo. Hoskins, Bandmaster ef the Ash burton Brass Band, was entertained at dinner by the members. The table did honor to Host Hill, and ample justice was done to his viands by the guests. Mr J. Mac Leah Dunn, Secretary of the local Orchestral Society, was Chairman, and after the cloth was removed gave the usaal loyal and patriotic toasts, which, as all present had at one time or other been in Her Majesty’s service as Volunteers and taken the oath of loyalty, were enthusias tically received. The Chairman then gave the toast of the evening—“ The health of the Band master, Mr George Hoskins.” In doing so the speaker paid a high compliment to Mr Hoskins’ ability as a musician, and attributed much cf the Band’s present efficiency to this, and to his genial tact— which exercised a gentle and kindly but at the same time effective discipline. He (the Chairman) was glad to learn that the very best feeling pervaded the members of the band towards each other, and while such a state of things existed, the work of a band-master was comparatively easy. He was not at all surprised to fir d the good foeling of the members towards their chief taking the form of ex pression which the meeting that night .. represented, for during the five years he had known Mr Hoaken he had over found him an enthusiastic lover of music, willing to make any sacri fice to popularise the’ art he loved .with the people among whom he resided, and withal a genial and kindhearted citizen, student of music who came to Mr Hoskins There wa« no young would-be player or asking- musical aid or instruction who aver yent away disappointed. (Hear, hear).’ > Mr Hoskins had had, as all masters of a young band had, much to contend aganst. But thinks to his own energy, talent and perseverance, and the same j£obd qualities in the members, the bapdwat *now quite as good for its opportunities, as any brass band in the colony. (Applause). The Chairman then asked Band-Ser geant Hyde to perform the task that had been allotted to him.

Sergeant Hyde said that task was one he was very proud at having been selected to perform, and the task itself was, he was sure, the most pleasant that had fallen to the lot of any present that night. - It was to present to Mr Hoskins a handsome black marble clock, bearing a suitable inscription, a purse containing fifteen sovereigns, and an address to Mr Hoskins by the members of the band, and bearing the signature of each member. He would not with any words of his own forstalle- that address but would read it as 't stood, bsing as it was ihe whole band’s expression of good will to wards the recipient. Sergeant Hyde then read the address as follows : T 6 Mr George Hoskins, Bandmaster of the Ashburton Brass Band. Sir, —The undersigned members of the Ash burton Brass Band desire you to accept their assurances of gratitude towards you for the zeal you have displayed, in cultivating such mus ; cal ability as they possess, during the three years you" have been their bandmaster. The progress the Band has made under your care has been trost marked, arid the acknowledged high position attained is undoubtedly owing in a very great measure to your ability. Desirous of acknowledging in some tangible form your disinterested labors in their behalf, they request you to accept at their hands the accompanying time-piece and purse of- sovereigns; not that they look upon these as any recompense at all for your labo A, but that the members desire you to accept them as tokens of the respect they entertain for yourself, and of recognition of the many sacrifices you cannot but have made in their interest.—[Signed by all the members of the Band].’ To that address Sergeant Hyde would add nothing. He had known Mr Hos kins for many years, and. had found him an enthusiastic musician, well fitted for the position he held as bandmaster, and, what was quite as good a thing to say of him, also a kind and .faithful friend, not only to him (Sergeant Hyde) but to all who enjoyed his intimacy. (Loud ap plause). He hoped the bandmaster would accept those presents in the spirit in which they were given, and trusted that he would enjoy long lifo and happiness. (Great applause.) - The toast was then drunk with en thusiasm. Mr Hoskins felt that the most difficult task of the evening had fallen to himself. It may have perhaps been very pleasant to the chairman and to Sergeant Hyde to speak in the kindly and complimentary way they had done, but to himself it was not so pleasant, because ha knew within himself that the complimentary things had not been wholly deserved. He knew his shortcomings too well, and his only regret in connection with the band was that it had not a better master. So long as he had only his own cornet to attend to he fancied he could get along with com parative ease, but the larger duties of bandmaster he was afraid were not ful filled as they ought to be, and as the band deserved. Had there been other than the most complete harmony in the band —he meant without the instruments (laughter) he would never have been able to get along at all. But he was glad to say that every member’s feeling seamed to be to further the band’s interests, and to do nothing that would In any way hinder its progress or mar the good feeling that obtained. He had on several occasions found it necessary, for the sake of strengthening weak points, to ask first players to go back to second. The changes had always been accepted by them.with promptitude, and a recognition that they were made for the good of the band, and he never heard even a murmur of displeasure. (Bear, hear.) With a band composed of men of such a kindly nature, it was easy to see in what direction the credit should go. He accepted their handsome tokens of good will towards him, and was quite sure that every time his eye rested on the face of that time-piece he would be reminded of the friends he possessed among the mem bers of the band. (Cheers.) Mr Harry Funge gave “ The Borough Council,” coupling with the toast the name of Mr Richard Jenkins. The toast was heartily drunk. Mr Jenkins didn’t know what they had coupled his name with the toast for. He had nothing to do with the Ceunoil at all —unless in the way of laying their street channelling. So long as they did plenty of that ho would always be happy to re spond to their health. (laughter.) But the Council had been very kind to the band, and thanks to the energy of Cr St Hill, who had brought the matter before the Council, the City Fathers had erected a nice platform in Baring square for the band to play on. In consequence of this the Saturday evening performances which would soon be renewed again, could now be given with the least discomfort to the players. He was quite sure the Baud fully appreciated the Council’s kindness. Amongst the other toasts given were “ Kindred Institutions," by Mr Maynard, who flatteringly noticed the Orchestral Society, th# Excelsior Band, the Flute Band, and the Timaru Band, a member of the last-named being that night present and would no doubt join them in the Band if he resided in Ashburton perman ently ; “ The Officers,” by Mr Lcitoh ; “ The Landlord of the Somerset,” by Mr U. Hoskins, who gratefully mentioned Mr Hill’s kindness in allowing the use of his sample room for practice ; “ The Ladies,” etc. Songs were given at intervals, and greatly tended to the happiness of the evening. The deck is of black marble, and has what is technically called an. exposed es capement, part of the works being dis played in front, and acting on jewels.

The striking work is on an improved prin ciple, not being liable to get out of order, and sounding on a gong; it tells both hours and half hours. It. is a fifteen day timepiece and highly ornate ; on a silver gilt plate in front of the pedestal it bears the following inscription :—“ Presented by the members of the Ashburton Brass Band to Mr George Hoskins, in recogni tion of his services as Bandmaster. Aug. 2, 1883.” The clock will remain for some days on view at Mr Murray’s shop, from whose establishment it was supplied.

ASHBURTON POULTRY, PIGEON AND CANARY SOCIETY.

Patron—E. G. Wright, Esq. ; President— John Carter, Esq. ; Vice-President —Joseph Ivess, Esq, ; Hon Treasurer—Mr W. J. Silcock; Hon Secretary—Mr S. E. Poyntz; Committee of Management Messrs S. Saunders, R. Patterson, J. Permain, G. St, Hill, W. H. Zouch, S. W. Alcorn, E. Cookson, G. S. Smith, T. Williams, G. Parkin. Judges—Poultry: Messrs A. Saunders, J. Wood, W. Smith ; Pigeons : Messrs D. Show, S. Saunders; Canary: Messrs T. Stapleton, H. Wadsworth, G. Jameson. The third annual exhibition in connec tion with the above Society was opened this afternoon in the Town Hall. The weather was on the whole fine, although

rather cold,and theattendance of thegeneral public was quite up to the average of former years. Comparing the entries with those of the last two years, it will be seen that a very satisfactory increase in exhibits has resulted. The following are the entries, which show an increase of 63 for this year, and 200 in excess of the previous one : Poultry Pigeons Canaries Total; 1881— 28 41 138 1882— 53 70 2 75 1883— 78 11 6 338 We are glad to see that the interest in these shows is on the increase, and that the residents here are beginning to ap preciate the value of annual exhib tions of well bred poultry. Anyone who visits the Town Hall will at once see the great improfoments in the variety and the quality of the various breeds exhibited from those of the show of 'BBI. Like other institutions of a kindred nature, when well managed they seem to progress, in as marked a degree as the town and district of Ashburton do themselves, and so far as this particular Society is con cerned, it bids fair* to become a large affair in a few years. To many, poultry keeping is a source of considerable pleasure, but at the same time there can be no doubt that it is easier to calculatr their cost of keep than the pleasure or amusement which they are said to afford to the “ henwife ”or poultry fancier. We are not at all prepared to say that the average poultry keeper makes it pay, but to those who carry out systematically the rearing of poultry, we have heard it de clared over and over again that it does pay, and pay handsomely. To keep pure strains of well-known breeds is, of course, the secret amongst the 200 or more “golden rules ” which every breeder must know before attempting to make the occupation remunerative. To those who intend trying their, hands in this particular, they cannot do better than invest their shilling and see for themselves the really capital show of poultry, etc., at the Town Hall. It was intended this season to hold a dog show in connection with this Society, but from the apathy shown by owners of dogs, the matter fell through. Should,' however, it be decided upon next year, a very much larger hall will have to be provided. The Committee deserve great praise for the commendable way in which the exhibits are arranged, a very noticeable improve ment being the staging in the canary claaaes KB compared with last year. As we are unable to publish the detailed de scription of exhibits in this issue, we pur pose giving it {to our readers to-morrow. The following is the prize list : POULTRY. Class I. Black-breasted Red Game Cocks, A. Walker, 1 and 2 Class 2. Brown-breasted or Ginger-red Game Cocks—A. Walker, I and 2 Class 3. Any other variety Game Cocks—A. Walker, I Class 4. Black-breas*ed Red Game Hen—A. Walker, I and 2 Class 5. Brown-brea-ted or Ginger-red Game Hen—A. Walker, 1; J. Carter, 2; A. Wal ker, highly commended Class 6. Any other variety Game Hen—R. Evans and Sons, 1 Class 7. Colored Dorking Cocks—A Walker, 1; W J silcock, 2 ; Evans and Sons, highly commended Class 8. Colored DorkinglHens—A Walker, 1 ; Evans and Son, 2 ; G Parkin, highly com mended ; A Walker commended Class 9. Colored Dorking Cocks, under 1a months—No entry Class 10. Colored Dorking Hens, under 12 months -A Walker, I Class 11. White Dorking Cocks—Mrs W H Zouch, 2 Class 12. White Dorking Hens—W J Silcock, 1 ; H Tasker, 2 Class 13. White Dorking Cocks, under 12 months—E Tasker, 2 ; H Tasker, com mended Class 14. While Dorking Hens, under 12 months—H Tasker, 1 ; E Tasker, 2 Class 15. Spanish Cocks - A Walker, I Class 16. Spanish Hens—A Walker, I Class 17. Spanish Cocks, under 12 months —W C White, 1 Class 18, Spanish Hens, under 12 months —A Walker, 1; W C White, 2 Class 19. Buff Cochin Cocks—W. J. Sil cock, 1 Class 20. Buff Cochin Hens— J. Permain, I and 2 ; W J Silcock, highly commended ; J 1 Permain, commended Class 21. Buff Cochin Cocks, under 12 months—W J Silcock, 1 Class 22. Buff Cochin Hens, under 12 months—J Permain, 2 Class 23. White Cochin Cocks—No award Class 24. White Cochin Hens—No award Class 25. Any other variety Cochin Cocks— No award Class 26. Any other variety Cochin Hens— No award Class 27. Dark Brahma Cocks—G T Smith, 1

Class 28. Dark Brahma Hens —G T Smith, 1 ; W J Silcock, 2 Class 29. Dark Brahma Cocks, under J2 mouths—No award Class 30. Dark Brahma Hens, under 12 months—No award Class 31. Light Brahma Cocks—No entries Class 32. Light Brahma Hens—S E Poyntz, 1; J Permain, 2 ; S E Poyntz, highly com mended ; J Permain, commended Class 33. Light Brahma Cocks, under 12 months—No award Class 34. Light Brahma Hens, under 12 months—J Permain, 2 Class 35. Langshan Cocks—Mrs W H Zouch, 1 ; S Saunders, 2 Class 36. Langshan Hens—S Saunders, r and 2 ; Mrs W H Zouch, highly commended 1 Class 37. Gold-pencilled Haraburgs, Pair— J Webber, I; B Verdin, 2; J Webber, com mended Class 38. Silver-pencilled Hamburgs, Pair —E Lacy, 1 Class 39. Golden-spangled Hamburgs, Pair —A Walker, 1 and 2 Class 40. Silver-spangled Hamburgs, Pair— J Permain, 1; A Walker, 2 Class 41. Golden Polish, Pair—S E Poyntz, 1 and 2; S E Poyntz, 3, highly commended Class 42. Silver Polish, Pair—G T Smith, 1 and 2 Class 43. Any other variety Polish, Pair— No entry Class 44. Leghorns, Pair—No entry , Class 4S- Andalusians, Pair—No entry Class 46. Houdans, Pair—W J Silcock, 1 ; R Patterson, I Class 47. Houdans, under 12 months, Pair —R Patterson, 1; AG Creagh, 2 Class 48. Any other pure-bred variety of Poultry, Pair—No entry : Class 49. B 1 ack-breasted Red Game Ban tams, Pair—G Parkin, i; Master E Poyntz, 2; G Parkin, commended Class 50. Any other variety Game Bantams, Pair—ll Steele, 2 Class 51. Turkeys, Pair—J Carter, 1 Class 52. Geese, Pair—No award Class 53. Aylesbury Ducks, Pair—No award Class 54. Rouen jDiicks, Pair—Jas Smith, 1 and 2 Class 55. Muscovy Ducks, Pair—No entry Class 56. Any other variety Ducks, Pair- No entry ,

Class 57. Heaviest Pair Fowls— W T. Sil cock, 2

Class 58. Best Pair of Fowls for Table purposes, to be shown alive—W J Silcbck, 2 Class 59. Guinea Fowls —No entry PIGEONS.

Class 60. Carrier Cocks —A Walker, I Class 6r. Carrier Hens —A Walker, 1 Class 62. Carrier Cocks, under 12 months— No entry Class 63. Carrier Hens, under 12 months — A Walker, 1; Evans and Son, 2 Class 64. Dragoon Cocks —A Walker, 1; S E Poyntz, 2 Class 65. Dragoon Hens—A Walker, 1; Evans and Son, 2 Class 66. Dragoon Cocks under 12 months —Evans and Son. 1; A Walker, 2 Class 67. Dragoon Hens, under 12 months —Evans and Son, 1; A Walker, 2 Class 68. Pouter Cocks—A Walker, 1; S E. Poyntz, 3 Class 69. Pouter Hens—A Walker, 2 Class 70. A'tnond Tumbler Cock A Walker, 1; J. Permain, 2 Class 71. Almond Tumbler Hen —A Wal ker, I; J Permain, 2 Class 72. Kite Tumblers, Pair W A Thompson, 1; A Walker, 2 Class 73. Any other variety Tumblers, Pair —A Walker, 2 Class 74. Flying Tumblers, Pair—R Evans and Son, 1 Class 75. Barb Cock—R Evans and Son, 1 ; A Walker, 2 Class 76. Barb Hen—A Walker, 2 and commended Class 77. Jacobins, Pair—A Walker 2 Classes. Fantails, Pair—REvans and Son, 1

Class 79. Baldheads, Pair—A Walker ijand 2 and highly commended Class 80. Beards, Pair—A Wa'ker I and 2 ; W A Thompson commended , Class 81. Nuns, Pair—A Walker, I and 2 ' ’ Class 82. Owls, English, Pair—A Walker, I and 2 ; S E Poyntz, highly commended Class 83. Owls, African, Pair—A Walker, I and 2

Class 84. Turbits, Pair—No entry Class 85. Antwerps, Chequers, Pair — A Walker, I; Evans and Son, 2 and commended, A Walker, commended

Class 86. Long Faced Antwerps, Pair—, A Walker, i; S E Poyntz, 2 Class w - Short Faced Antwerps, Pair— Evans and Son, 1; A Walker,'2 Class 88. Antwerps, any other variety, Pair —No entry Class 89. Magpies, Pair—W A Thompson, 2 Class 90. Any other variety of Pigeons, Pair —No award CANARIES. Class 91. Belgians, Clear Yellow—A Wal ker, 1; Mrs Poyntz, 2; C J Truckle, highly commended Class 92. Belgians, Clear Buff—Mrs Poyntz, 2 and commended Class 93. Belgians, Ticked Yellow—A Wal ker, 2 Class 94. Belgians, Ticked Buff—Mrs Poyntz, 1; C J Truckle, 2; A Walker, com mended Class 95. Norwich, Clear Yellow—Evans and Son, I and 2. Class 96. Norwich, Clear Buff—Evans and Son, i and 2 . Class 97. Norwich, Variegated Yellow — Evans and Son, I and 2 Class 98. Norwich, Variegated Bull —Evans and Son, 1 and 2 Class 99. Norwich, Ticked Yellow —Evans and Son, 1 and 2 Class 160. Norwich, Ticked Buff—Evans and Son, 1 and 2 , Class 101. Norwich, Crested Yellow—Evans and Son, 1 ; B. Patterson, 2 Class 102. Norwich, Crested Buff—Evans and Son, I and 2 Class 103. Lizards, Golden—Evans and Son, 1 and 2. Class 104. Lizards, Silver—Evans and Son, 1 and 2 Class'los. Cinnamons, Jonque—Evans and Son, 1,2 and commended Class 106. Cinnamons, Buff—Evans and Son, 1 and 2 ; Mrs Poyntz, commended Class 107. Cinnamons, Jonque, Variegated —Evans and Son, I and 2 Class 108. Ciuuaumis, Buft, Variegated— Evans and Son, 1 find 2 Class 109. Green—A Walker, 1 and 2 Class no. Any other variety Canary—Evans and Son, 2 Class in. Best Cage Four Canaries, Belgian —A Walker, 1 Class 112. Best Cage Four Canaries, Nor wich -Evans and Son, 1 and 2; S W Alcorn, commended Class 113. Best Goldfinch Mule—Evans and Son, I and 2 Class 114. Any other variety Songster —E Knight, I (lib 3j£ozs); Mrs Rose, 2 (ilb ij£ozs) Class 116. No award Class 117. No award

IN THE LOBBY.

•{from our parliamentary CORRESPON DENT. J Wellington, To-day. From a return laid on the table of the House yesterday it appears that the cost of applying the electri 3 light to th* Par liamentary Buildings was L 2196 lls, made up as follows ;—Fittings, L 1,135 10s ; packing, freight, etc., LBss 10s lOd ; engine house, LG75j erecting steam en gine, L7O ; extras to ditto, L 44 12s 7d ; fitting up gas engine, LB7 18s lOd; timber, labor, etc., L 97 18s 9d. The first item includes the cost of a 16 horse power engine, L 350, and the cost of dynamo, tm: The Library Report presented yester day states that Mr Sheehan has presented to the Parliamentary Library several volumes of valuable works, amongst which are Paley’s “ Moral and Religious Philo sophy,” and Wallace’s “ Observations on Brougham’s Natural Theology,” It is rumored that Mr Sheehan will leave the colony at the end of the session on a professional journey to the Home Country, as it is alleged that he has been specially retained for the prosecution of certain very extensive land claims pre <sed by the native owners against the New Zea land Government. An angry fight is anticipated between the Treasurer and Mr Dargaville in the House this afternoon, relating to the charges preferred by the latter against the former. The Treasurer’s motion for the appointment of a (Committee stands first on the order paper for to-day after the questions and the motions for leave to in troduce Bills. Next in order is the motion of Mr Bolleston relating to the Government arrangement with the New Zealand Shipping Company.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Thursday, August 2. BILLS. The Taumutu Native Commonage Bill and the Murihiku Native Reserves Grant Bill were read a second time. The Hon Mr Chamberlin’s adjourned motion re increasing forest reserves was carried. The Hokitika High School Bill was passed through Committee. The Timaru Racecourse Reserve Bill was read a third time and passed. The Council rose at 4 50 p.m. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Thurso ay, August 2. The House met at 2.30. BILLS. The following private Bills were road a third time and passed:—Taiaroa Land and Guardian Trust and Executors Com pany’s Bills. ME DARGAVILLE’S CHARGE. W The Hon Major Atkinson tabled the following motion :—“ That the hon. mem ber for Auckland City West, Mr Darga ville, having charged the Premier and Treasurer with using for years their politi cal position for the purpose of promoting legislation not for the good of the colony, tut for the interest of the Bank of New Zealand, especially in assisting to pass the Public Debts Act, 1867, and further having accused the Premier of receiving the sum of LIO.OOO, or aome portion of

LIO.OOO, as payment for such services rendered in passing the Public .Revenue Act, 1867, a Select Committee be ap pointed to inquire and report to the Hou* • —(1) Have the Premier or Treasurer, or either of them, used their or his political position improperly in assisting to pass the Public Debts Act, 1867, or in any other way in promoting legislation favorable to the interests of the Bank of New Zealand and against the interests of the colpny ; (2) Did the Premier receive or indirectly the sum of LIO,OOO, or any larger or smaller sum, for helping to pro moie the passage of the Public Debts Act, 1867, or any other Act since 1867 in which the Bank of New Zealand was interested ; the Committee to consist of Messrs Driver, Hurst, jiacaudrew, Montgomery, Steward J. E. Brown, and J_.Gr, Wilson, four to form a quorum, and to report in a fort night.” QUESTIONS. Replying to questions. Ministers said:— That the Treasurer had not borrowed; or raised money under the powers given by the Inscribed Stock Loan Act, 1882, nor had money been raised or dealt with, but under the Roads and Bridges Construc tion Act the amount, when raised, would be payable into the Public Works fund, hut there was no immediate intention of raising it. The Government could not in any way undertake to devote the money when raised to the East and ' Weft Coast, Middle Island, railway.—That the responsibility of keeping Davidson, the murderer in Nelson gaol the length of time he did rested with, the Hon Mr Conolly. The prisoner, asf ar matter of fact, was under orders, and but for stress of weather preventing the despatch of the steaimir would have been removed to Wellington. When the late occurrence took place'-CliAtiß was a sufficient number,of warders em, ployed in the Nelson gaol to fill all iha ordinary requirements of their case, and there was no reason to regard l Davfddon as specially dangerous. —The ‘Agent-General , 'had instructions to 1 despatch by eieh : vessel as many natural‘ enemie*of the rabit as could be conveniently gc . Ifn fortunately these animals-*did not thrive at sea, and only a small proportion' theln arrived safely.' The Qfe .viweat would, however* encourage '1 Uu im portation of ferrets’; stoats, and ;v; els. — That the Government would further con sider the propriety of making Tbs exten sion of the Mount Somers railway at its crossing place over the Ashburton. —That the report of the Board appointed to in* quire into the complaints mad a by the passengers by the steamer : Catalonia hid not yet been received. He had himself made some inquiries into the subject of 1 these complaints, and to some' extent he believed they were well founded. The whhle matter, ho waver, bo oare ’ fully considered.

, FIRST READINGS. , The following Bills were introduced and read the first time: —Te provide for the erection of Land Boards ; to provide for the disposal of Pastoral Lands (Sir George Grey); Russell Bxohpngo of Land (Mr Holleston); Animals Protec tion Act, 1880, Amendment (Mr Hntn lin). ROADS. ‘ f ' ' The Hon Major AiKiNsfor moved— “ That a Select Committee hie. appointed to inquire and report which - sf‘ the roads gazetted under section 7 of the Roads and Bridges Construction Act should be ap proved as main roads ; the Committee further to inquire anc( report whether there are circumstances - which would justify the granting of all or any of tbs applications made since 31st March ilast to have roads declared main roads, so as to enable the local bodits applying to par ticipate in the fund available for distribu tion under the Roads and Bridges Con struction Act; also, whether it that applications should be entertained for the current year from c ‘unties not having applied during the year 1883 to have ad ditional roads placed on the acheurh. of main roads. ” Interrupted by the 5.30 adjorr ■ ment. EVENING SITTING. The House resumed at 7.30. The debate was resumed by Mr W. M‘K-.nzie. He objected to the r otion, contending that it was the duty of Go vernment to take the responsibility sought to be imposed upon the Com mittee.

Mr Barron moved as an amend:.lent — “ That all the names be left out with the view of substituting the naans'of the Ministry.” After discussion Mr FuiTON ; reposed, as an amendment, that tRb : .Ucwing words be added to the motko, “and generally to consider in what dire ction the Roads and Bridges Act requires amend' ment. ” Mr Smith supported the motion. Mr Fish contended it was tl- duty of Government to take the respor. of working out this Act upon tl -n>.v. .‘vol What the Government aimed si; ws* to shirk that responsibility. He ala- ob jected to the construction of C-un mittee, Mr Beetham, Mr Maodonaj ; - and Mr Hurst supported the motion. Several members having ep the amendment by Mr Fulton m pat . a-i carried on the voices. • Mr Barren’s amendment fn km-ng out names of the Committee at was negatived on the voices. The Hon Major Atkinson hating replied, the House_ divided.— , s, "5 ; noes, 24. The motion as amended was . t rded BILLS OF EXCHANGE BU.. This Bill was reported, and the. amend ments agreed to. The Bill v - j-e.'sd a third time and passed. MISCELLANEOUS BILLS. On the motion of the Hon Mr Cokolly, the Criminals’ Execution Bill -ra,-read a second time. The Property '..w Con solidation Bill was read a, jdoond time. The Crown Grants Bill was considered in Committee, and passed wirh amend ments. THE MINING COMPANIES ACT (1872) AMENDMENT BILL. This Bill was considered in Con.entree. Clause 3 was amended by inverting air months as the period within which a transferor of shares should bo chargeable with liabilities. Several ne*- clauses were added and clause 6 was a;: act: out. Progress was reported. The House rose at 1 o’clock.

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[reutkr’a telegrams—copyright.] Monetary and Commercial. London, August 1. Consols remain at 9921- New Zealand securities are quon :i r.s'ioi lows:—Five per cent ro-.jo Lrsan, 106 ; 5 per cent. 18S9 Loan xojji ; 4 y 2 per cent 18/9-1904 Loan 102 ex div.; 4 per cent; inscribed stock, 102. Adelaide wheat, ex . o.e, re mains at 475, and New Zeal > s , ditto at 44s to 475. Adelaide flou , c: store, 335. Australian tallow —best b'*e', 10s j best mutton, 41s. Arrived Home- Arrived, ships—Elizabeth i-.d.-iOj, from Lyttelton (March a6tJ-'• tuy of Nankin, from Lyttelton (Api-i ' Invercargill, from the Bluff > -'■jhv Cairnbulg, from Lyttelton (May Carey’s Murderer. ■., ; London, August 2. It has been decided that the trial of O’Donnell, for the murder of James

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 1883.



THE NEV 7 ZEALAND Clothing Factory AYE spared no effort to place before jlji-Ji.' ■ V\ A'the’publie 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 «Ts)■:>; , f newest Designs in COLONIAL, SCOTCH, BRITISH, AND TWEEDS. T&e large and increased trade has en abled the Proprietary to offer their cus tatnerSj, still further advantages than hitherto, and THIS SEASON’S GOODS, .sxta idpcn inspection, will be found CHEAPER THAN EVER. obain ■ .o'-r.'-T . ' . A SIKOLK OAEMENT _g-_ AT WHOLESALE PRICE. SHIRTS, HATS, HOSIERY, and every requisite at Wholesale Prices. Nineteen Branches now'open in New Zealand. ' f f u '- y •:% y - ■ , Agents for the Unrivalled WERTHEIM SEWING MACHINES Ashburton Branch : east STREET.



Wanted WANTED Known—Our Dressmaking Department is now tinder the management of a thoroughly experienced Dressmaker. We guarantee style and fit at prices satisfactory to all. Friedlander Bros. 8 230 WANTED Known—Two or three Gentlemen will meet with a com fortable home ; terms moderate. Mrs G. H. Thompson, Trevor'on. 1443 WANTED Known Our immense Stock of Dross Goods, Velveteens Plushes and Fancy Velvets, have all been greatly Reduced; a good heavy Twilled Homespun at 4jd per yard; Blue Black Velveteen at Is 9d. 8 229 WANTED— A GIRL, about 13 or 14 years of age, to help with house work. Liberal wages and a comfortable home to a good girl. Apply Mrs McFaelane, Havelock street, Ashburton. 7 188 WANTED Known—Blankets, Quilts, Sheetings, Calicoes, Scarlet and White Flannels are Reduced at our Stock taking Sale. A wonderful White Flannel at Bid per yard. Friedlander Bros. 8 228 XTT'ANTBD KNOWN—That Robert W Elston, Burnett street, Ashbur ton, having procured the newest appara tus, is prepared to Sweep Chimneys at very low rates. Any orders left at the Town Hall will receive prompt attention. Terms cash. 760 e WANTED Known Friedlander Bros, are SELLING OFF Boys’ and Men’s Clothing regardless of coat. Boys’ Velveteen Suita, nicely trimmed, 8s 9i the suit. Youths’ Trousers and Vests, 9s 6d; Men’s Tweed Suits, 27s 6d and 555, extra good value. Mens’ Felt Hats at half price; a lot of double width Tweeds, suitable for boys’ wear, 2a Tld and 3s lid per yard, worth double the money. 8 226 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. Friedlander Bros. 8 227 WANTED Known—That C. Haw kins, BOOT and SHOEMAKER, having given up the Ashburton branch, is now carrying on the Business wald under his own personal supervision. Being overstocked with women’s and children's BOOTS, he is now offering them at a sacrifice. Gome and see for yourselves. 7-49 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— monthly 2s 6d, for use of Horizontal Bar, Ttapeze, Single-sticks, Dumb-bells, Indian lubs, etc. Dan Lea is always at his post to give lesions in Boxing, lessons £1 per month, or according to arrangement. 1344 lITA'TED Known—That in conse- W quence of the rapid increase of usiness, John Moison, Impermeable lootmaker, has been compelled to get a urge stock of Boots of a superior quality a the town in order to meets the demands f his customers, and those who may pur hase from him will find no deception as o price or quality. As J. M. has_ gained be public trust in the past by doing best rork and fit, combined with neatness and tyle, he intends even to make greater xertions in the future. Fowler’s Build igs, Tancract, street (opposite Arcade), .shburton. 7 207



ANTED KNOWN Great Slaughter Now going on with BOOTS AND SHOES, A 3 GREEN ft CO. Are giving up business on 16th 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 bo re fused. . • GREEN & CO.. Corner East and Burnett streets. 7 169



Special Advertisements. In Large or Small Quantities. ANDREWES BROS., Booksellers and Stationers, East street South, Ashburton. 77 THE NEW ZEALAND GRAIN AGENCY AND MERCANTILE COMPANY, LIMITED, HAVE POR SALE, ON EASY TERMS OF PAYMENT a Complete Threshing Plant, By Eansome, 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 STATIONERY OF EVERY DE 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 fer any Magazine or Paper published. , Andrewes Bros., BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, &c., East street South Ashburton. n!5



F Special Advertisements. O F 8 A , g L S Seed. Seed. SEED WHEAT—Hunter’s White. Prime Tuscan. SEED OATS—Canadian. Tartarian, first-class. Danish. KAIAPOT ISLAND POTATOES. CRUSHED OATS, First-class, Is. lOd. per bushel. JOSEPH CLARK, 265 Ashburton and Tinwald. r YOU WANT GOOD AND STRONG FURNITURE, GO TO DAVIS’S CHEAP FURNITURE AND BED DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. fjTVERY article Sold at Christchurch Prices and guaranteed ben. of ■’uaterial and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED sl OOBINSON AND TOWNSHEND ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT OATS BARLEY GRASS SEED Agents for A. Moore & Co. ROBINSON AND TOWNSHEND, Havelock street. 229 -in.'.-: *1 Milner & Thompson Ashburton, H. M. JONES, Agent. PIPE ORGANS.—Especially suitable for Churches. Far superiorto any Reed Organ near the price for richness aad purity of tone, volume of sound, and durability of onstruction. Price—Ll2o. REED ORGANS.—By Smith and Co., Mason and Hamlin, Wood and Co., Easby and Co., New England Company, and Clough and Warner—from Ll2 12s. PIANOS. Brinsmead and Sons, Broad Mood, Collard and Collard, Erard, Pleyel and others. Dresden Model, and German and French manufacture, with test improvements. DEFERRED PAYMENTS ■Wholesale and Retail. 18



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 A, tons and upwards. Bo 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 Fine Gold. KA AAA SHEEPtobeSlaughteredto Me(a)t the Times. —W anted the public to know you can save 100 per cent, by dealing at the Beady- Mon by Meat Mart, Bullock’s Arcade. Meat delivered to any part of the town when purchased, 8 211