SHIPPING.

PORT OF LYTTiLTON. Sailed. Yesterday. Arm and Mary, barqnentine, for Rock hampton. Burns, barque, for Newcastle. Olio, schooner, for Waitapu. Pelican, brigantine, for Kaipara. Reward, schooner, fqr W aitapu. Alert, schooner, for Pelorus Sound, Agnes, ketch, for Wellington. Ocean Bird, ketch, for Anahau. Maiminn, brigantine, for Kaipara.

SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. Auckland, Yesterday. Attired —.Christine, from Java; Oamaru, Moswell, from London ; Fleet* whig and Ada. Oowan, from Raretonga ; Orpheus, from the Savage Island ; Laira, from Newcastle; Energy, from Grey montb. Sailed Freetrader, for Newcastle ; UTaaMlim Oloud, for Noumea, via Tairua. ’ Wellington, Yesterday. Arrived Koranui, from Westport; Edwin Bassett, from Newcastle. Sa.lo 1— Hawea, forPioton and Nel 0 ; Ma ri, for Greymouth; Waihora, tor Melbourne, via the South ; Koranui, f r theSoutb. Du.ibdin Yesterday. Airived—Rotomahana, from the Bluff Sailed —Mary Blair, for Hoklanga ; Three Cheers, for Auckland ; Wave, for Kaipara; Guiding Star, for Newcastle ; Annie Bow, for Lytteltoq. Bluff, Yesterday. Arrived—Pareora, from Lyttelton. Sailed —Sharpshooter, for Sydney.

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES. Tuesday, November £5 Messrs Matoon, Cox and Oj., at the Ashburton Saleyatda—Piga Saturday, November 29 Mr Thoa. Bullock, at tie Arcade, Burnett ■braet —Wire Binder and Sundries MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, Etc. Wednesday, November 26 ilhtrarton County Council—At Council Chambers, 11a.m. Saturday, December 6. ATakanui Road Board, at ( 'oad Board office, Moore street, at 10.30 a.m. Monday, Delembe . 8 Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers, at 7. Tuesday, December 16 Bt Stephen’s Church—Garden Party in the Parsonage grounds Friday,' December 26. Loyal Orange Lodge— Concert and Ball in the Town Hall

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1884. Tin Annexation of New Guinea.

From the tone adopted by English politicians regarding the Annexation and Federation question the idea would appear to be prevalent at Home that the colonists of Australasia look upon the apathy displayed for so long by the Imperial authorities on the subject as a grievance. On this side of the world we are supposed to be anxious to acquire power over all the islands of the South Pacific, and to earnestly desire the establishment of a Federal Council for the purpose of securing a be'.ter form of government. It is of course very kind of these members of Parliament and others to take such a lively interest in our affairs—to hold conferences and deliver long speeches ; but perhaps it would be just as well if these well-intentioned gentlemen were to make quite sure that they are on the right track. As a matter of fact, the only colony in Australasia which has shown any great concern in the affair is Victoria, Mr Service being the self elected champion of the cause. There was a certain amount of enthusiasm dis played by the delegates attheConference held in Sydney last year, and it will be remembered that Major Atkinson, in the exuberance of an after-dinner speech at Melbourne, painted a glowing picture of the benefits which would accrue to the colonies were the .resolu tions arrived at by the collective wisdom of the Premiers carried out. When the gallant Major returned to New Zea land, 'however, he found the people either lukewarm or utterly indifferent on the subject, and his own ardour rapidly cooled. The general opinion was that the Federation scheme was at the present time totally impracticable, and all that was necessary in regard to annexation was that every means should be taken to prevent the French from deporting her habitual criminals to islands in the Pacific, whence they could make easy escape to the colonies, and so pollute our population. The origin of all this excitement was the action of Queensland in annexing New Guinea on her own responsibility, a mode of procedure so unprecedented, that it called forth a well-merited snub from the Imperial Government. Earl Derby, however, was so pestered by the Agents- General in England that he at last determined to declare a protectorate over a portion of this particular island, provided the colonies paid the expense. On November 6th the ceremony took place, and from the accounts to hand it was of such a kind that the natives could not fail to be impressed. This time everything was en regie , and Great Britain has added another to her colo nial possessions. A slight hitch, in deed, occurred, owing to the Deputy Commissioner, Mr Romillv, having misunderstood his instructions and run up the British flag prior to the arrival *of the men-of-war. Commodore Erskink was, however, not discon certed by a little contretemps of this kind, and the untutored savages were probably bv no means averse to the re petition of the ceremony upon a more magnificent scale, especially as it was accompanied by rrujch eating and a lavish distribution of appropriate gifts. The question ib now, what are we going to do* with this new possession of ours? According to the proclamation, the object of annexing New Guinea is a purely philanthropical one. The natives are henceforth to enjoy the blessings of civilisation, and to be protected from the evilly disposed who wish to seize their lands and take them from their homes. What advantage we are to gain from the transaction is not very dear, and it certainly seems that we have provided ourselves with a gigantic white elephant which will cost us a good deal to support. It is quite on the cards, too, that the institutions under which we live will be by no megns suited to the inhabitants of New Guinea. For pxample, we are told that hitherto the social equality which Radical politicians aver’ to 'be the snmmum bonnm of Government is an existing fact in that happy land, but Commodore Erskine raised a certain gentleman named Boevagi above his fellows, tmd inyested him with honor and a black slick, surmounted by a two-shiilihg piece. ' It is to be feared that this action will form the seed sowing of future troublei Ere long there will be political parties in New Guinea • the Bqevagians will be pitted against the Anti-BoEVAGjAN.s, and who can foretell what the end of it wifi be? The death kne’i of that perfect happi ness winch can only exist among prime been sounded, and we val people .. ( can only hope that we ...

to regret our Quixotic attempt to civilise the heathen of the South Pacific. At aty rate we may be sure that Exeter Hall will not fail to cultivate this new field. A Society for providing the natives of New Guinea, who up to the present have been contented, like Mark Twain’s Savage Islanders, with wearing

a smile, with blankets and top boots may be expected in the immediate future. We fear that there is trouble brewing in this annexation business, and at any rate we do not envy the new commissioner his billet, which he will not find a bed of roses.

The South hakaia Sports Committee 1 met last evening, when there was a fur i number of members present, and Mr Hardy took the chair. It was decided that there should be only one publican’s booth on the ground, to bo sold by auction. The right of sports are to bo similarly disposed of, the sale to take place at Rakaia on Thursday next. The programmes for horse races and athletic events as suggested by the sub committee were approved of with small altera 1 ions. Nominations for all horse races close on Saturday, December J3th, at 7.30 p.m , and acceptances on December 20th, at the same hour. The Chairman of the Domain Board granted the sole use of the ground to the Sports Committee for Boxing Day, and gave permission for Is per head to be charged, and 2s6d for horses and traps. After other routine business the .meeting was ad;mined till Monday, December 15th. On B .xing night a dance will be given in the Town Hall, when the prizes won at the sports will be distributed. A special meeting of the School Com mittee takes place this evening for the purpose of considering the application for the post of mistress to the side school. Mr T. Bullock, J. P., presided at the Resident Magistrate’s Court this morn ing, and fined William Buxton 20s with the alternative of 24 hours’ imprisonment for drunkenness, and a first offender 10s with the alternative of 12 hours’ im prisonment for a similar offence. One of the most interesting gatherings which takes place in Ashburton, is the

annual reunion of the town and country

Sunday Schools at the end of the year. We are informed that the meeting will be held as usual on the last Sunday in

Dece nbor, and this evening the scholars and teachers are invited to attend a sing ing practice at the Church of England schoolroom. Mr Ray has been apppinted conductor, and there is every reason to expect that the musical part of the pro gramme will be unusually good. A special meeting of the new County Council, to be followed by the ordinary meeting, will bo held to-morrow at eleven a.m.

The numerous friends of Mr Walter Martin will regret to learn that that gentleman has been confined to his room for some days by a very serious attack of inflamation of the lungs. Last night Mr Martin was reported to be in a highly critical condition, but we are glad to learn that he has s : nce improved, and we trust it will not be 1 ng before this efficient and popular public officer will be able to resume his duties.

The funeral of the two boys who were accidentally drowned at Wheatstone on Sunday last will take place to morrow. The cortege will leave their late residence at 9 am. and arrive at the Catholic Chapel, Ashburton, at 11.30. Tasman and Trenton were scratched on Saturday for the Auckland Cup. The proposal for an Auckland cricket team to make a southern tour will be finally considered at a meeting of the Cricket Association on Thursday. At. present there is some doubt whether the team should go as one representing the Provincial district, or simply as a club’s team. Outside feeling, however, appears to bo strongly in favor of the former course.

A meeting was held last evening in St Stephen’s schoolroom for the purpose of taking into consideration the necessity for forming a Benevolent Society. There was. a .very small attendance and Mr J Ward, on being voted t > the chair, said that he did not think it would be wise to hold the meeting under the circumstances and would suggest that it be adjourned. Mr H. J. Weeks supported this view and expressed his regret that sufficient pub licity had not been given. He would move that the meeting adjourn to that day week at the Arcade Chambers, at eight o’clock. This was decided upon, and also that notices be given in all the churches on Sunday next, and that the meeting be advertised in both of the local papers. It was stated by Mr Weeks that the old Society had over Ll 3 to then credit, which would gladly be handed over to any new Society which might be started upon a satisfactory basis. At a meeting of the Oamam Caledonian Society held last night it was decided to endeavor to arrange for a band contest to take place m connection with the annual games of the Society on the Ist and 2nd January, Substantial prizes will be of fered, but definite have not yet been made. The Attorney-General of New South Wales has declined to file a bill against McK iy, Dodson and Pritchard. His Excellency the Governor will be present at the Dunedin Show. Avery narrow escape from a bating fatality took place in the Dunedin harbor within a mile or so of the city on Satur day evening. Drs Macdonald and Col quhoun, and Mr H. Fulton were out sail ing. The boom of the sail knocked Dr Macdonald overboard, but happily he can swim, and the boat being got round, a rope was thrown to him, but she was going so fast that the rope dragged him under water, and he had to let go. Dr Colquhoun then jumped over with a rope, but DrMaodonald, having been fifteen minutes in the water, was just succumb ing when a boat sent from the shore reached him, and he was saved when almost at his last gasp. Dr Colquhoun was subsequently pulled out in safety. A meeting of manufacturers List night decided to form a Wellington Chamber of Manufacturers. Mr Blackett, Engineer-in-Chief, arrived at Marton yesterday morning to start making a survey of the Trunk Railway from that place. He was met at the station by the Mayor and the member for liangitikei The survey at the Wel lington end is to be in charge of Messrs Blackett, jun., and Ross. In ,the appeal case Klinganstein v Walters judgment was entered for the plaintiff for L 142 7«, witli interest from August last to the data of judgment, and costs in the Court below and in this Court on the lowest scale. In Cotterill v Young judgment was given for the plaintiff, with costs. Argument was also heard in two Dunedin cases, Regina v Flynn and Regina y In tne former the con viction was quashed, and j.n the latter it was affirmed, That invalid wife, mother, sister, or child can be made the picture of health with Hop Bitters. Obseive. —[Advt.] Wells’ “Rough on Corns.”—Ask for Wells’ “Rough on Corns.” Quick relief, complete, permanent cure. Corns, warts, bunions. The , N.Jfe Drug Co., Genera Agents. 1 Indigestion and Liver Complaints.—tor these complaints Baxter’s Compound Quinine Pills havO proved a specific, acting powerfully on the liver and mildly on the stomach. Sold everywhere, or post free fronr J- Baxter, Chemist, Christchurch, for 19 W 44 stamps. Tips evening oar advertising columns con tain a ferge price list from one of the leading drapery establishments in Cfirisichurch, and, iye arc confident visitors to town will fio well by giving liter,, a cab- The r stock i? large “■ —-rtrted, UOH'sll’hig all tliC novelties and we ‘ J **iortment of general of the season a d a gran~.. ■ household drapery, men’s and boys c*-. * hats, shirts, ties, and scarves. The ladies’ show room is well worth a visit, being well stocked in millinery, mantles and underclothing of a large and varied description, at pi ices that are bound to effect a speedy clearance. H. E May Co,, The Hall.—[Advt.] 1

Captain Kennedy, of the steamer Hauroto, gives up charge of the vessel to take up the position of Ship’s Husband in Wellington to the Union Steam Shipping Company’s fleet. Captain Kennedy will, it is understood, be succeeded by Captain Anderson, of the Rotorua. A commission rc the unemployed sat at Waimate yesterday. There were between fifty and sixty men waiting to interview the Commissioners, and who have no work. In some considerable dis tress exists. A fire broke out at Timaru about eight last evening in the old Presbyterian Church, which was used as a storehouse A quantity of old seats were burnt, but a quantity of furniture and other goods were got out before the fire obtained a good hold. The building was slightly injured. At the time the fire broke out a great tea meeting was going on in the Oddfellows’ Hall next door, but the ladies and children kept their seals. Mr Milner’s prize pigs (11 woaners) were sold by Mr Harrison, auctioneer, on Saturday last for L2l 10s. It is worthy of mention that these pigs were only a little over eight weeks old, and averaged nearly L2 a-piece. At an inquest yesterday on the body

found in Lyttslton Harbor on Friday last, the body was identified as that of Thomas McCleary, a laborer, who had lived in Christchurch, and left home ten days ago. His wife could not account for his having gone to Lyttelton. R.- Ray, well-known in connection with Mr Robinson and Mr Lance as their pri vate trainer, will shortly leave Canterbury. He has leased the Grip Lodge stables to Mr G. G. Stead for five years. The Mayor of Christchurch has invited Bir Julius Vogel to a banquet, to give his constituents an opportunity of meeting him. A reply has been received accept ing the invitation, and stating that it is

the intention of Sir Julius to visit Christ church on his return from the Hot Springs. A deputation of lately dismissed men

from the Addington railway workshops waited on the Minister foi Public Works yesterday, and complained that the well known rule respecting seniority of service had been broken in discharging them The Hon E. Richardson said that dis charges had to be made, and the officers of the department had made the best selec tion they could. The men were assured that if work became brisker they would oe taken on in preference to others. A piece of evidence, confirmatory of the supposition that a ship named the Osprey did once trade to the colonies has turned up at Christchurch. Stephen Brooker, a cab proprietor, who came to Auckland in the barque Louisa Campbell in 1840, states that about that time a vessel named the Osprey came to Manukau with sawyers and plant for sawmills erected there by Hill and Sinclair. He does not remember her captain’s name, nor what became of the Osprey after she left. “ German Syrup.”—No other medicine in he world was ever given such a test of its curative qualities as Boschee’s German Syrup. In three years two million four hundred thou sand small bottles of this medicine were dis tributed free of charge by Druggists in the United States of America to those afflicted with Consumption, Asthma, Croup, severe Coughs, Pneumonia and other diseases of the throat and lungs, giving the afflicted undeniable proof that German Svrup will cure them. The re sult has been that Druggists in every town and village in civilised countries are recommending it to their customers,.. Go to your Druggist and ask what they know about it. Sample Bottles 6d. Regular size 3s. 6d. Three doses will relieve any case.—[ Anvr.l Holloway’s Pills.—The chiefest wonder of modern times,—This incomparable medicine increases the appetite, strengthens the stomach, cleanses the liver, corrects biliousness, prevents flatulency, purifes the system, invigorates the nerves, and re-instates sound health. The enormous demand for these Pills throughout the globe astonishes everybody, and a single tria convinces the most sceptical that no medicine equals Holloway’s Pills in its ability to remove all complaints incidental to the human race, They are a blessing to the afflicted, and aboon to all that labour under internal or external disease. The purification removal of all restraint from the secretive organs, and gentle aperitive action are the prolific sources or the extensive curative range of Holloway’s Pills. Advt.]

BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Council was held last evening. Present— His Worship the Mayor, Cra A. Orr, John Orr, S. Nelson, D. Thomas, R Bird, T. iSealy, A. Harrison and R. Fried lander. mayor’s statement. The Mayer stated that thedebit balance at the Bank was L 796 3s 4d. Amounts received since last meeting:—Licenses, L 7 ; rent of reserves, L‘2o 9s; rates, Ll2; earth, LI; rates paid previously, L 1.082 8s fid ; balance outstanding, L 234 11a fid. CORRESPONDENCE Was read from the Secretary to the Royal Commission on the unemployed question, stating that the Commissioners would tit in Ashburton on Thursday next, and asking the Council to grant the use of their Chamber to hold the sittings of the Commission. The Mayor stated that he had granted the Commission the use of the Chambers and had circulated the posters as requested by the Secretary. The Mayor’s action was approved of. From the Railway Engineer, stating that the Moore street crossing would be examined as soon as possible. 0 From the same, stating that the water hole in West street would be attended to. LIBRARY COMMITTEE’S REPORT. The report was read as follows:—“Your Committee has the honor to report for the information of the Council, having met on the 14th instant, when the following resolutions were adopted, viz;—l. That the Mayor for the time being be the Oha;r man of the [Library Committee. 2. That pressing liabilities of the late Library Committee —to the amount of L2B 10s 2d—be paid at once. Dheques for same were according’y signeO at the meeting. 3. That the Mayor interview the manager of the Building Society, in order to ascer tain the beat method of repayment of loan to the late Library Committee. 4. That from this date the reading-room be open each evening to ten o’clock. 5. That a suggestion book be procured and placed in the reading-room for the public to enter the name of any books they think should be in the Library, aqd suggestions for the general good of the institution. 0 That the Mayor oblain from the Engi neer a plan showing what alterations will be necessary to render the upper floor of the Library suitable for the Council Chamber and offices.”

The Mayor in moving the adoption of the report, said- the Committee had made their recommendation?, and it rested en tirely with the Council whether'any of them in reference to the reproval of the Council’s offices to the Library building would be carried out.

The Engineer then laid upon the table the plans in connection with the altera tions required at the Library building if occupied by the Council, Or Nelson moved, Or A, Orr seconded— “ That the Council rsmove the offices to the Library building.” Or' Tfiomas thought that the present offices were the mSst central »>oin East street, and again the expenses of the ad dition would be hard y warranted in the present condition of rheir finance?. He woq'd move * a »n amendment —ff Tfiat the Council offices remain as at present. ” Or Bird thought that unless thp altpra to luo library building were made | Jo™ S »».vo n o< »"i“| the offices up stairs, ho would oppose ftliy removal there at present. He would aecoufi the eoiefidmeQt.

Cr Sealy was in favor of having the sei offices oa the ground floor, and thought H that the downstairs could be utilised by re the Council’s officers for some time to ha come. th Cr J. Orr also spoke in favor of the re- w solution. fr After further discussion leave was given n< to Cr Thomas to withdraw his amend- di tnont, and the motion on being put was cl carried unanimously. ki Cr Nelson said the alterations ss noted at on the plan could not be carried out until w : the Library was occupied by the Council, h Cr Bird moved the porch be erected by the ouncil at once. h Cr Thomas seconded, and thought that n I the porch should be a permanent one and n I made to harmonise with the building. a I Cr Nelson moved- as an amendment— s I “ That every alteration be left until the t I Council remove into the building. 1 I Cr Harrison seconded the amendment. * I Cr Bird withdrew his motion, and the 1 I amendment was carried. 3 I The Mayor stated that the loan due to t I the Building Society was L3OO, and the i I repayments amounted to L 3 19s 6d 1 I monthly for 10 years, which would be 1 1 found extremely favorable. If the Conn- 1 I cil thought fit the whole of the loan could 1 he paid at once, as the arrangements with the Bank allowed them to overdraw to < LI, 500 I Cr Bird moved that the present ar- I rangements with the Building Society ; I stand as at present, and all back payments I be made up to date. I I Or John Orr seconded the motion, . I which was carried. I The Library Committee’s report as read > I was adopted. 1 engineers’ report. . I The Engineers’ report was submitted as 1 follows : I Holes on railway Reserve :We have had an => I interview with Mr Burnett, the assistant-rail * 1 way engineer, on the subject of filling up the 8 I holes on the west side of the railway reserve, ■ I and he has requested us to ask if the Council t J will do the necessary work at the expense of I the Government. Outfall drain: We have n I had a thorough examination made of the out )a 1 fall dra-n with the sumps and pipe drains thereto, and find that certain repairs are neces j sary, the damage being to a great extent, we 1 believe, owing to the choking of the sumps !0 1 and neglect in clearing them. We have com -1 menced the work, and shall requ re two extra 9" I men for a week or two.—Regulation of Water J I Supply at head of Mill-race; We would re o- I spectfully remind the Council of the necessity id lof arranging this matter.—The labor gang have been employed in lowering Cass street, form- I ing footpaths in Ailken street, raking and lift- I ing stones off streets, clearing up rubbish, 10 j making and fixing culverts and bridges, attend -3y j ing to water supply, etc. On discussion on clause in reference to a 1 the mill-race, Mr David Brown, who was n present, came forward and said that Mr Turner was prepared to meet the Council lin every way.—Matter referred to'the Works Committee to report. I THE DOMAIN BOARD.

Or Harrison drew the attention of the Council to the appointment of members on the Uonnin Board. The Act was worded in such a way that the Board was gazetted, and nothing was contained in the Act to deal with members removed from the district or csased to be members of the Borough Council or County Council. They still remained members of the Domain Board. The Mayor stated that this was the case, and unfortunately nothing could be done at present until tha Act was amended. It was decided to allow the matter to stand over for the present. CATTLE AT LARGE. Several Councillors drew the attention of the Mayor to the large number of cattle and horses that were continually found trespassing within the borough. The Mayor said that the attention of the poundkeeper would be drawn to the matter at once. RESERVES. The tender of James Scott for leasing reserves Nos. 903, 904, 893 and 894 was accepted. AVATEEING STREETS Cr John Orr thought that the time had arrived in which the principal streets in the borough should be watered during the summer months As a matter of economy it was worthy of consideration alone, as it would preserve the streets. Cr Friedlander seconded the resolution pro forma • Cr Harrison said he would oppose the motion. The opinion he had always held was that a special vote should be levied on those streets that required watering. He could not see that <iast street had been unfairly treated in the matter of money being expended upon it. He did think that Ashburton could exist without East street, and he c -nsidered that no street should be watered without special rating. Cr Thomas thought that East street or any of tha streets could he watered at a trifling expense. In any or dinary day Hast street could be watered with one horse.

Cr J. Or only wanted a fair propor tion of the rates to be expended for watering purposes. With the permission of the Council he would give notice of motion to this effect. LICENSES. Licenses were granted to J. Beecher, W. Hayward, Thomas Williams, Henry Dailey, S. Elliott and R. Cullen. ACCOUNTS. The following accounts were pissed for payment:—Custodian, L 3 16s; Tucker and Restnll, Ll 6 2s 9d ; Ashburton Mail, L2 14s ; John Crura, L 6 5; tussock clear ing, L2 19a 4d ; Fooks and Sods, L 1 0; pay-sheet, L 29 12s 4d ; Domain Board, 19a 6d ; total, Ll2l 2s lid. NOTICE OF MOTION. Cr Thomas gave notice that he would move at next meeting —“ That for the future the hours of meeting for the Ash burton Borough Council shall be as fol lows, viz, during the months from Novem ber to April, half-past seven, apd during the balance of the year, 7 p. m. Or J. Orr to move—“ That the Mayor, the Town Clerk and Councillors be em powered co make enquiries re the best and cheapest means of watering streets, more especially East street, and also the best plan for providing a drinking fountain.” The Council then adjourned.

THE WHEATSTONE DROWNING CASE.

The particulars published in oar yester day’s issue of the sad accident by which the lads William and Edward Small lost their lives whilst bathing at Wheatstone were substantially correct, but it has since been ascertained that (he deceased were not immersed from the horse trough, but had abandoned their frail craft, and the younger brother was attempting to wade through the pit when he stepped into water beyond his depth and imme diately commenced a struggle for life. The elder brother, although unable to swim—with a’ heroism 'which his friends will recollect with pride even amidst their sad bereavement—without a moment’s hesitation plunged into the deep water to assist his brother, but his efforts unhappily were worse than unsuccessful as they in volved the brave lad in a grave, from which he had nobly risked his pwn lifp to save his brother; 1 The fuberal 'will leave Mr Small’s residence at 9 f o’clock to-mor row morning, and arrive at the Catholic Chuycb about II 30.

The Inquest;. An inquest was held at ttya residence of S£r John Sipall yesterday afternoon, be fore H- 0. S. Baddeley, Esq., tp'oner, and a jury of thirteen, of whom Mr Quinn was chosen foreman. John Small, the father of the deceased lads, deposed that the lads were aged 12 and .U years respectively, He had last,

3fln them alive on Sunday about 2 p.m. [e had next seen them dead while being from the water in which they ad been drowned. He did not think hat either of them could swim. The rater in which they were drowned varied rom four to seven feet in depth. Wit less had endeavored to restore life in the leceased by holding their heads down and ilearing their mouths from water. Be mew of no other means likely to be auc lessful. Both bodies at the time were varm. The bodies were recovered by Bia lop and Welsh. C. Bishop, a lad of 13 years old, said he was the son of James Bishop, a far mer in the locality. On Sunday after noon he had accompanied the deceased and a lad named Clarke to Bishop’s shingle pit. The deceased and Clarke took off their clothes for the purpose of bathing. The elder deceased crossed the water on a horse trough, but finding it leaked he left it. Shortly afterwards the younger brother walked into a deep hole, and disappeared, and the elder brother immediately went to assist him. Witness then ran for help, and returned to the water with his father and James Small, a brother of deceased, but could see no signs of the boys. Clarke was present when witness left for help. Witness could not swim, and he did not think either of the deceased lads could. James Clarke, a lad about fourteen yean old, corroborated the evidence of the pre vious witness. Witness and hie younger brother had joined I he other lads at the gravel pit about three o’clock in the after noon. The elder deceased at that time was in the water, and the younger was undressing. Later they were both In the water together, and the younger brother lost his footing. He struggled to recover himself, and the elder brother went to his assistance. They disappeared under the water almost together ; neither cried out. Witness had endeavored to save them by putting opt a stick. He had gone into the water up to hia chin hoping to. reach them. He could not swim. Witness lived with his father in a tent about eighty yards from the scene of the accident. James ishop, farmer, said that from information, received from his son he went to the gravel pit on his farm about three o’clock on Sunday afternoon. He found the clothes of the deceased lying on the bank at the pit, but noticed no disturb* j ance in the water. Witness immediately took off his own clothes and searched the water for the bodies. Welsh came to hia assistance, and after a search of abont an hour Welsh discovered the body of the , younger deceased. Witness and Welsh had made the usual efforts to restore life , but without success. A few minutes later , the other body was recovered, and «n«ilav . restoratives were applied to it with ho [ better results. The bodies were then re , moved to their father’s residence. Clement Clarke corroborated the evi dence of his brother. , The jury after a brief retirement re , turned a verdict to the effect that , the I boys were accidentally drowned. -

THE AUSTRALASIAN WESLEYAN CONFERENCE.

At tha Wesleyan . Conference flitting yesterday morning, the Rev W. Morley said he had received a telegram from the Crown Prince of Tonga urging the Con ference to consent to' the union of the Tucgan with the New Zealand Confer ence. The Conference resolved to reply that tha subject had been already dealt with, and advices were forwarded by tele gram to this effect to Auckland, where the Sandfly is waiting to take it to Tonga. The report on the settlement of church property v. as considered, and in connec tion with it a long discussion- took place. On the proposal to extend the tern* of resi dence of ministers the Rev A. Reid moved —“That ministers be appointed from year to year, but in no case shall the term of residence exceed six years.” The Rev J. C. Symons seconded this. Mr Hobbs opposed any alteration of the present three years system. The Rev W. Kirk heartily supported the resolution. Me M. Thomas opposed it as fatal to the itineracy principle. The Rev. H. Bull believed the proposal to be in harmony with the spirit of John Wesley, who did not apply the period of years to ordained ministers but to preachers. Mr Moxham believed beneficial results would follow the adoption of the proposed alteration. Mr D. Nook, the Revs H. T. Burgess and J. B. Stephenson and Mr Harris opposed the motion. The debate lasted till the I p.m adjournment, and was resumed at 2 pm. After further discussion the motion was lost—Ayes 26, . noes 40. A further amendment by the Rev B. Butchers to extend the term of re sidence to four years was also lost by 27 to 85 votes. The report on minis terial interchanges was considered, und it was resolved—“ That when a Miniate? who has travelled more than five and less than fifteen years, is transferred to an other Conference, he shall have the right to return to his own Conference at the end of nine years; also, when a minister who had travelled more than fifteen years is transferred to another Conference, he shall have the right to return in six years. The General Conference to transfer the Rev B. Barber to the Victorian and Tas manian Conference in exchange for tha Rev J. Thomas.” A motion to transfer the Rev J. E. Moulton from Tonga to Victoria was, after a slight discussion, withdrawn. A portion of tha Albary and Woodonga circuit was ordered to be trans ferred from the New South Wales and Queensland to the Victorian Conference. After transacting other business, during which no motion of importance was car ried, the Conference adjourned till to-day.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

. Sidney, November IS. Another case of smallpox has been re ported in Riley street, Wo'olloomoloo. The sufferer is a publican, named Wm> Baird, and he, with some ten or twelve persons, have been sent to the Quarantine Station. One of the persona already at the station has also bean attacked. In both cases the patients had been in com munication with the woman Olive Byrns. Heavy rain fell on Sunday and Monday but mostly on the coast. The officers of the American ship Iroquois have been picnicked in various directions. The vessel leaves shortly for San Francisco via Hobart and Auckland, Two cases of maltreatment of women are now before the public, aqd a ‘man named Sheridan, who is said to nave perl formed an operation in both cases, is now in custody. Mr Howard Vincent, at present on a visit to this oolony, proceeds home via Torres Straits. The session of Parliament, to be opened to-morrow, will be purely a financial ses i sioh. '■ The north gable of St Jlary’s Roman Catholic Cathedral is to be completed without delay. ■ Melbourne, November 18. Sir Geo. Strachan has returned to Tas mania. ■ Mr Service has invited the Tasmanian Government to appoint a delegate to con* for bn reciprocity of trade between the colonies. ;; * ’ ' l . ■’ A serious strike is threatened in the boot trade. has begn general throughout the colony. u *

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1884.



Wanted. [7 ANTED A good general Servant. V Apply office of th:s Paper. 11 2184 \\ 7 ANTED—A Housemaid for Mrs W Fish, of Geraldine. Apply to j Miss John, at Dr Trevor’s. 11 2190 ANTED Known—H. <J. Seoeks’ is W the Cheapest House in town for First class Drapery and Millinery. Every thing marked'with a small profit. Seuly’- tmildings, East street. WANTED —Orders for Fresh Fis-h, which will be supplied by the undersigned as they arrive direct from Lak e Ellesmere. Orders loft at?the shop in East street will be executed in rotation. W. 0. Page. 11 2151 WANTED Known —A. Orr is selling for cash at the following reduced prices :—Tea, rare value, per box 14j 6d ; tea, per lb Is 3d, extra quality ; L. B. sugar, per lb 3d ; currants, per lb s£d ; raisins, per lb 6d ; tapioca, per lb 3d, fine white ; sago, per lb 3d ; sperms, per lb 7d! sauce, per bottle Gd ; rice, beat Japan, 3d. II 2( 65 WANTED Known—That Fkiedlander Bros, have on sale all requisites for the shearing season. Sheep chears (the favorite brands, Nos. 38AS, 75, HA, Etc.), Turkey Oilstones, Lamp Black, Paddle, Boiled Oil, Woolsacks. WANTED Known White crystal Sugar, 3£d ; Kerosene, 7s 3d a tin; 501 b Fiour, 4s 9d ; Oysters, Cd ; Salmon, 8d; Biscuits. 3d ; a good family tea, la 6d. J. McGregor, Tancred street. WANTED KNOWN— Robert Elston, Bill Poster, Theatrical Agent, etc., Town Hall, Ashburton. Theatrical companies and others visiting Ashburton i should communicate with the above. Orders by post or telegram promptly attended to. 760 c ITT"ANTED Known—Boots ! Boots 1 VV That Hates and Co. are Clearing a few desperate lines of Boots, etc., to wit, Ladies’ Leather, 4s 6d; Men’s Shooters, Pegged, 10a; Men’s Elastic I sides, 9s, and a lot of odd lines that must be cleared at once. 7 1272 ITT ANTED Known—That Jones and W Bradshaw, next Mr Lancaster’s butchers shop, East street, are now offer ing Pig Feed, Chick Wheat, Horse Feed, etc., etc., etc., cheaper and of a better class than any other in the town. All goods delivered free of charge in town. 4 752



NEW BOOKS. NEW FANCY GOODS. NEW STATIONERY. HEW TOYS. PRIZE BOOKS, Etc. o£ Ns i 7 Zealand Scenery. A beautiful assortment of goods suitable for presents. Andrewes Bros., BookseiAsbs, Stationers, &0., BAST STREET, SOUTH, Ashburton. NEW TWEEDS J SUMMER SUITS. Perfect Fit NEW TWEEDS 1 SUMMER SUITS. Guaranteed in the latest or any style that may be required. Craighead & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, WE have much pleasure in announcing to our friends and patrons, and all who may feel interested in the general ogrens of our times that we have just ccived a splendid assortment of Tweeds, Coatings, Serges, etc., eta., of the best quality and latest designs—suitable for the season we are now entering. All Goods Supplied at -LOWEST CASH PRICES. CRAIGHEAD & 00., Tanored street, Ashburton. ADMISSION FREE.—There are several subjects agitating just now the public tnind, and need not be enumerated: These all, ■ however, retire before the all engrossing ques tion, Where can we procure good tea? Many ' fortunate persons have set this question at rest by purchasing the favorite blends of Nelson, Moate and Co.; but many have not done so, and, consequently, their minds are still un settled, and a feeling of unrest prevai’s. The remedy js easy and certain. Give me a call. Admission 'ree ! Great variety of well-chosen goods in stock, too numerous to particularise, - and all to be sold at the lowest possible prices for cash or monthly accounts. H. M. Carson, Grocery, Fruit and Italian Warehouse, between the two banks, wholesale and retail agent for Nelson Moate and Co.’s pure blended leas, in packets and boxes.



A. Tapper, S AWMILLE R TIMBER, AND IRON MERCHANT, East street, Ashburton, Has decided to SELii Off Bin Large Stock of TIMBER I BUILDING GATES & IRON I MATERIALS FENCING WIRE, &o. at greatly Reduced Prices, As he is retiring from business, therefore ANY REASONABLE OFFER WIH. NOT BE REFUSED. Stock must bo cleared off by December 31st, H. W. BARRETT, J 687 Manager,



WANTED Known—The undersigned beg to notify to thoir customers and the public generally that they have Removed into the premises adjoining Mr Taylor, Baker, East street. By strict attention to business and making a good article, they hope to merit the continu ance of public patronage. Fowkb and McEwen, Bootmakers, East street, Ash burton. 10 1973 Special Advertisements. Pi Tn 0/1 pfer day to be made by per eCX cSitt sons of either sei, in their own localities, at work for us. New business. All meet with wonderful suc cess. Anyone can do the work. Capital not required. We will start you. Outfit worth £1 mailed free. The employment is particularly adapted to the region in which this publication circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particulars and instructions mailed free. Now is the time—don't delay, but write to us at once. ddreas Stinson and 00., Portland, Maine, United States.



JgARRACOXJTA, BARRACOOTA, Barracouta. Ab the drapery and grocery is reduced in price, C. RYEL bega to inform the puolic that he intends from this date to REDUCE the price of FISH, viz, Fresh Barracouta 6J, Smoked, 9d. 0. Ryel, Alford Forest Road or from the cart. 11 2094



R EDUCTIONS. REDUCTIONS- The Undersigned have For Sale at Reduced Prices Timber. Timber. Timber. Coal. Coal. Goal. Firewood. Firewood. Firewood, Stakes. Stakes. Stakes. Posts. Posts. Posts. Hurdles. Hurdles. Hurdles. Inspection invited. MACPHERSON, FILMER AND CO. (late A. Hayes), TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS, East street. W. H. O-'LLINS, Manager, Ashburton.



VTEW BOOKS ! NEW BOOKS ! CHRISTMAS CARDS Now in. Popular Encyclopedia (14 vols); Colo nies and Dependencies, bv T. S. Cotton ; Local Government, by M. D. Chalmers ; Treasury of Sciences, Biographical, Work shop Appliances, Systematic Mineralogy, Electricity and Magnetism, Strength o; Material; Vanity Fair, by Thackery ; The Newcoraes ; English Men of Letters— Bacon, Oowper, Dickens, Defoe ; Journal of the Plague Year, Plays from Molithe, The Prince Micharelli; Pedigree of Man, by Hoeckel; India, the Law and the People, by Uaird ; Wilbert on Banking ; The Assommoir, by Emile Zola ; Medi eval History, by Chambers; Cassell’s Family Magajaiae, Irish Pleasantry and Fun, English scenery ((5 vols), Countries of the World (6 vols), Peoples of the World (4 vols), All Round the World (2 vole), The Book of Health, Family Phy sician ; Animal Life, by Wright; The Technical Educator, Popular Educator, Men of the Time, Family Herald (half year yol), How the Poor Live. Thomas F. Farley, BOOKSELLER, ASHBURTON.



Special Advertisements. tSo'J’H Jfi ii.H A M WATCHES |~Yt Frtm £5 10a. AKHMAKEftS a EWELLERS



CHEAP STATIONERY FOR THE PEOPLE. Superfine note paper, 5s per ream Cream laid envelopes, 6s per T-Oi) Foolscap (unequalled value), Is per quire CHEAP BOOKS. Standard works by various authors. CHRISTMAS CARDS. Beautifully Colored New Zealand Scenery From 3d and upwards. TOYS, FANCY GOODS, &c.. In great variety from Id and upwards. K. Bevan, BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, Etc., (Next shop to Quill’s Hotel).



25 Branches New Open 25 THE NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory Are now Showing NEWEST STYLES in SPRING is SUMMER CLOTHING, Manufactured from the renowned Wear Resisting MOSGIc-L TWEEDS. The fit and workmanship of every gar ment is undoubtedly unsurpassed, while the large production and increased busi ness enables the proprietors to offer special advantages as to price. Men’s, Boys’ and Children’s Clothing in every variety at Wholesale Prices. Shirts, Hats, Hosiery, Blankets, Rugs, Portmanteaux, and every requisite at WHOLESALE PRICES. Note the address NEW ZEiLAND CLOTHING FACTORY, EAST STREET, Ashburton 25 Branches Now Open 25



DAVIS’S Cheap Clearing Sale NOW ON. £ s. d. Bedroom furnished complete for 6 6 0 Cheat of 6 drawers, for ... 2 0 0 Suites in Leather, for ... ... 14 0 0 Suites in Hair, for 14 0 0 Every other article equally cheap. Must be Sold to make room for our CONSTANT MANUFACTURE OF FURNITURE of all kinds. W. DAVIS, Cabinot-maker and Upholsterer, EAST STREET S 0 U T , Ashburton 9 1729



d o >* S ri Fancy and hoisery COUNTER. Four • Button - Length Suede Gloves, Is lid ; Six do, 2s lid ; Ten-Button do, 3s 3d. A beautiful assortment of Jersey Silk, Lisle and Taffeta Gloves; also the new Elbow Glove, Gauntlet Kid, Dogskin and Housemaids’ Gloves, Is 2d. India Muslin, 7|d ; Scarf Net, all colors, l|d; Children’s Sox, did; Linen Buttons, Id per card ; Dress Steels, Gfcd set; Tailor’s Thread, 3d reel; China Tape, 4d£ d o » <1 S d u a < 'A a doz. . MANCHESTER COUNTER. Handsome Lace Curtains,3s lid; Pampadour Prints, dark colors, 4|d; Ginghams, 6|d; Galatea Stripes, s|d; Crewdson’s No. 2 White Calico, 4s lid doz; Horrock’s, 3s lid.; Heavy Grey Twill Calico, 44d ; Grey Twill Sheeting, 9|d ; Harvard Shirting, 4|d ; The New Unshrinkable Saxony Shirting, B|d, worth Is; Welsh Flannel, B|d ; Saxony Welsh, llsd ; Good Cotton Diaper, 7£d ; Slate Selisia, 4£d ; Forfar, strong, for aprons, 6£d ; Honeycomb Quilts, only 4s lid; Brown Holland, 4fd. " CLOTHING room. Men’s Tweed Trousers, 5s lid, 7s lid, Os Od, 10s Gd J Men« Trousers and Vest, ,3s lid, 9a 12s 6d, 15s; Men’s Tweed Cpats, 5s lid, 9s Gd, 12s 6d, 15s; Boys Tunic Suits, 5s lid, Ga 1 d, 8s lid. 10s Gd. Men’s, Boys' and Youths Kaiapoi Clothing. Men’s Harvard Shirts, Is Gd, Is lid, 2s Gd, 2s lid; Men’s White Shirts, 2a lid, 4s lid, 4s lid, 5s lid ; Men’s Hard and Soft Hats, la lid, 2s lid, 3s lid, 4s IJd, Sox, Ties, Collars, Scarves Braces, etc, TAILORING DEPARTMENT. In response to hundreds of en quiries for a good pair of Trousers and suits made to order at a rea sonable price, wo have at last de to?uiined to supply the long felt (3 td want. We guarantee saiisfacticjn and a Perfect Fit. H. E. May & Co.’s



JL U.WIXIMJD y BOOKSELLER, ASHBURTON. OASH SYSTEM la now acknowledged to be far ,the best both for buyer and seller. 1884. Victoria House. 1885. gPRINO A. N L SUMMER SEASON. Prints, Dress Stuffs, Co-tumks, Trimmings, Fancy Tie=, Hosiery, Millinery, Men’s, Boys’, and Youths’ Clothing, Shirts (assorted), Hats, Ac., Ac , Of newest designs, super-excellent makes, and durability, selected and offered for the especial purpose of well and worthily recommending Victoria Hoifao as pre-eminent for variety, quality, liberality, and incomparable value. >2SS- Ladies’, Men’s, and Children's BOOTS, &c., at “ odl again ” prices. Patterns of Roalyn, Mosgeil, and KaiapoiTVVE DS received weekly, from which Men’s Youths’, and Boys’ Garments are promptly made to measure, fit, finish, and fashion perfect. Charges atriofc.y reasonable. Dimant and Coe. Ready-Money Drapers, Clothiers, Ac, East and 'fancied streets in premies 1 lately occupied by Orr and Co,



Special Advertisements. Dimant and Coe, ARE authorised LOCAL AGENTS for Singer's SEWING M MA CHINES, and’are prepared to receive PAYMENTS and afford all information in connection therewith. Treadle and Hand Machines on Time Payments. A’supply i f Machine extras cm hand. CORNER BAST AND TANCRED STREETS, ASHBURTON. 11 2181



ALL THE Kaiapoi Exhibits (Amounting to £525), AT THE ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL SHOW, ASHBURTON, ERE PURCHA SE D At a Great Reduction, and will be sold WHOLESALE PRICES. Support Local Industry. 11 2155 ANDREW ORR AT



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