SHIPPING.

y POET OP LYTTELTON. Ifv; . . Arrived. Saturday. ~v ' Wakata, ab. , from Wellington ana ... Ksikoura. ~ - , , Rotorua, «.8, t from'Manukau and way ? »“ te Sailed- Saturday. t Croydon Lass, schooner, for Waitapu. ■ ■ Supreme, barque, for Timaru. Rotorua, e a., for Wellington, Pioton, t( j and Nelson. . . ~JCoagarir°» a a., for London, via Rio de Janeiro and Plymouth.. V uotnt>DTl IY. Wakatu, *a , for Kaikoura and Wel lington. SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. %: Auckland,Yesterday. LT Arrived—Mary Cwapbell and Energy, ■ from Greymauth. Oreymouxh, Saturday. 5;. Arrived Wallabi, from Wanganui, . vilk sheep and cattle.

COMMERCIAL.

; ■ ♦- -■ t-.i' . Ashburton Guardian Office, ; _ ; Saturday Afternoon. 'f ’ Mr T. Bollook "reports on the horse market S«i! t for the week ending Saturday, May i l There was a large entry of horses (viz., 03), y/* 1 w although there was a numerous attendance 5 of country settlers and others, biddings were languid -except for ,a few good sorts, which S - realised Ml market values, for medium stock ~ of all description there were few buyers. Out £ r of the total entry (63) 20 were sold at the foi % , lowing prices, viz., draughts of rather a oupc | nor description, L2s to L 33 10s; I suitable lor farm work (a pair), L 24 each ;do > ' ' of a lighter description, Ll 4 to Lip; aged and » r inferior, Lo 10s to Lio 10s. Light harness hones were very dull of sale, and only one or f- - tvc£Tof an inferior, description changed hands. * r- ' colts (light), 3 brought L 29 ; hacks, LS iSs lo 1 s 1 L 7 Cs. ■ Landed properties and leasing land for cropping. —Previous to the horse sale, I * offered a numbeLof town, suburban, and other : - prApertid, ats6 letting of land for cropping. There was a very large attendance, the pnn , cipai attraction being the leasing of 1,200 seres, part of Lagmhor Estate for s' one crop of wheat, offered in blocks of IS® acres each. There was a very spirited k " bidding, and considering-the low prices ruling f;v',- fortninn, if realised high’rentals, viz; - Lot I, r "" ico acres, 30s per acre ; lot 2, 150 acres, 30s K per acre; lot 3 150 acres,. 32s 6d per acre ; lot 4, 150 acres, 32s 6d per acre ; lot 5, 150 Acres,- 273 6d -per acre; lot 8 r 150 a^ es * *5 S £3p‘-' - per Acre; lott 6 and 7 were not sold. The biddings for properties offered for sale were -1-.: i rather languid,' except for one or two suburban * > S Jots, which were disposed of at full values as *>V;. follows:—Lot 256, containing 3 roods fronting r-• the. Wakanui road, in the Estate of Everett Bros., realised L 102; lot 38, facing the Town A-v - Belt East, containing % acre, L60j.20 perches i 'with small cottage thereon, near the above, 4.- LlI2 IDs; part of T.S. 77 *» Wakanui road, ,’)■ T containing 26 perches, brought L4l. A num .s. her of other town properties were offered, but biddings not reaching owners reserves were •j- passed in, also all rural properties offered, u'j tTs. 242, Tinwald, fetched Li 5"

DAILY MEMORANDA.

, ; . AUCTION SALE , - - Tossday, May 6. K Matson, Cox and Co., at the Ashburton - Ualeyards—Stock. Thursday, May 8. Mrisrs J. Mundell and Co., at Scotsburn, a ew Peel Forest—Live and Dead Stock ' ' MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, Etc isi . ' This Ey*® ll *®- Ashburton Coursing Club—Nominations and Draw, for Second Meeting, at the v - Somerset hotel, at 8 p.m. i ; • To-moebow. ?. • Ashburton Building and Investment So ciety—Subscription due Monday, May 12 ‘-T ‘Oddfellows* Hall—Public ,Tea Meeting }'. ", and Lecture Borough Council, at Borough Council r -V .* Ch»tubers, at 7.30. Fuid>y, Jons 6. Ashburton County Council—'.t Council ir* , Chambers, 11a.m. my ' i‘ J —————

Keir. —At the residence of Mr P. Dun can, Barbadoes street, Christchurch, Isabella, relict of the late Peter Heir, in her 56th year.

DEATH.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit MONDAY, MAY 5, 1884.

On Friday evening Dr Bussell, of Christchurch, delivered a lecture on be half of the Church of England Temper ance Society, in St. Stephen’s school room, the “ Medical Aspect of the Temperance Question.” The audience, which numbered upwards of 70 persons, testified to the ability of the lecturer by frequent bursts of applause. Dr Russell began his address by insisting on the im portance of educating the young in all matters relating to alcohol. The associa tions of youth, whether in regard to peo ple, places or bodies, are wonderfully lasting. Ideas formed when young fre quently retain their power until late in life. A peculiar love and affection for the friends, the studies and the occupation of childhood is a marked feature of our human nature. Therefore, argued the lecturer, we have grounds for hope that lessons instilled in youth in this question of questions, will in most cases influence the whole of life. - Dr Russell then proceeded to combat the ideas still prevailing that alcohol was food, that it gave warmth', that it inspired energy, that it induced strength, that it was necessary in the practice of medicine. He proved with sufficient clearness that it was not food, inasmuch as it had no power to build up the tissues of the body, that it failed to give warmth, as instanced by a coach driver in a cold region found dead on his box after indulging in spirit drink ing, and that it could not give a fresh supply of strength, being unable to do more than stimulate the energy yet re maining in the body. He argued also that alcohol was seldom necessary in cases of disease or illness, as instanced by the success of the Temper.nco Hospital in London, and from the experience of many well known physicians.' lie remnr'‘ed in cidentally that he never used alcohol in typhoid fever, and had, as a result, never yet lost a case to whic.i he had been called in fair time. Dr Russell also re counted an instance in Christchurch of a tumour weighing 89lb removed by him self with the assistance of several Christ church surge ms, from a woman who for long had been ill, no alcohol at ail being given her. A cordial v,.te of thanks to Dr Russell was moved by Mr Mayo, and carried’ by acclamation.

At the Resident Magistrate’s Court this morning, before Mr Robert Alcorn, J.P., a first offender was fined 5s for drunken ness. John Miller was charged with the larceny of a swag, the property of Samuel Miler. The evidence of the arresting constable and the informant having 1 been taken, the police asked for a remand until (o-morrow at 10 a. m., which was granted A meeting of those interested in the formation of a musical society is convened for this evening at 8 o’clock in Bullock’s Arcade Chambers.

A meeting of the Winslow District School Committee was held in the school room on Saturday evening, when there were present Messrs Johnston (Chairman) Harris, Rainey, Gr,;ce, Lovett, and McLeo-d. The minutes of the last monthly meeting were read and confirmed. Cor respondence was read as follows :—From Messrs. Whitcpmbe and Tombs, offering to take back a quantity of nooks at a reduc tion of 16 per cent of published prices, rail being paid on same to Christchurch. It was moved by Mr Grace, and seconded by Mr R.ainey, and carried that their offer be accepted. From the Board of Educa tion, ackuowledgingappointment of chair man, also stating that the application for gymnastic apparatus is referred to drill instiuctor for his report, also from same, advising that the amount of LII 13s 4d was paid into the Bank to the Commit tee’s credit. The master reported that the number of names now on the roll is 29, 2 children having left the school since lust report, ana the average attendance for the last five weeks is 26.7 ; also draw ing the Committee’s attention to a pair of hinges being required for easel, and to a portion of the spouting round the house leaking. It was resolved that the Chairman attend to the matter. Ac counts to the amount of Ll 7 15 7d were passed for payment. The following gentle men were elected to act as a visiting committee —Messrs Harris, Rainey and Lovett. On account of stock being allowed to graze on the school grounds, thereby damaging the trees and fencing, the following motion was tabled by Mr Harris and seconded by Mr Grace and carried—“ That the Chairman be instruc ted to write to Mr Batson (the school master) informing him that no stock must be allowed in the school grounds without the written authority of the Chairman being first obtained.” A unanimous vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the meeting. Mr'F. T. Mayo was to-day re-elected to the office of Chairman of the Wakanui Road Board. It was decided that the meetings of the Board be held as hitherto, viz, the first Saturday in each month.

We are informed that summonses are about to be issued against property tax defaulters. Those persona who have omitted to pay up had better do so at once to avoid heavy costs. As wo surmised in our issue of Satur day it has tran-pired that the woman from whom Mr Poyntz received a forged Bank note the previous day was innocent of any intent to defraud. , However, it appears that there are a number of these well executed imitations ab >ut and tradesmen will do w.ell to be on their guard. Mr David Wilson, of Wakanui, was a passenger for England by the s n. Tonga riro, which left Lyttelton on Saturday. The annual meeting of the North Otajo Agricultultural and Pastor#! Association was held on Saturday. The r balance-sheet showed that the Association had an avail able balance to its credit of L 167. The ram and ewe fair resulted' in a profit to the Association of L 5 13s. Mr Henry Little was elected President and Mr A. Hedley Vice-President. The Mornington (Dunedin) Tramway Company’s debenture loan of L 12,000 has been taken up by a local capitalist.

Sir Modred is, according to the Mel bourne Sportsman, the best horse in Aus tralia, It says:—The best horse in Australia at the present moment is one who has never won a race here. Sir Modred is one of the most difficult ani mals in the colony to prepare, and has given his trainer, Alsopp, more trouble than any other animal under his care. He is fitter now than he ever was before, and in about another month, all going well, will wip a bjg race. This is worth making a note of. A telegram from Ahaura states that the air has been let into the tunnel in which the two miners aro buried. Frazer was last heard of at thro 3 on Saturday morn* ing.

Don’t use stimulants, but nature’s brain and jjgrye food —Hop Bitters. See.— [Advt.J

. Mother Swan’? worm Syrup.— lnfallible, tasteless, harmless, cathartic ; for feverishness restlessness, worms, constipation. is. The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. 3

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Amy Swainsb a cigar divan keeper in Auckland, has been fined L2O, or in default three months, fur sly grog selling.

The Auckland Coursing Club com mence! to run off the first ties this week, but so far very little progress has been made. Mr Hogan’s Gitana defeated Mr Buckland’s Hesperus ; Mr Abbott’s Avon Water beat Mr Flynn’s Davitt; Mr Bar ker’s Belle beat Mr Abernethy’s First Water ; Mr Doge’s Star of the South was understood to have beaten McCabe’s East Lynne, but a dispute arose, and it was adjourned for a month.

At a meeting of the Auckland Roman Catholic Diocesan Synod on Saturday, Bishop Luck expressed groat gratifica tion at the manner in which the Synod had been carried out, and in reference to hia approaching departure for Rome, said the opinion of both priests and people concurred with his own that the vi.it would be fraught with great blessing for the whole diocese, inasmuch as it would afford the opportunity of obtaining recruits to carry on church work. He hoped he would be enabled to bring back with him a full number of priests and re ligious teachers. The Synod was then closed with the recital to the ‘Te Deum.” ; The Auckland Society of Arts exhibi tion closed. The over expenses were LIOO, and L4OO worth of pictures Was sold.

> Richard Fletcher, laborer (50), died suddenly on Saturday night at Tamahan’s Hibernian Hotel, Onehunga, from, it is believed, excessive drinking. He got a legacy from Home, and spent it all in three weeks.

j T e foundation atone of the new St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Auckland, was laid by Bishop Luck yesterday afternoon with imp .sing ceremonies, in the presence of the clergy of the diocese and 3,000 peo ple. The collection in cash and promises amounted to L 630 Bishop Luck gave LOO, and Bishop Redwood, of Welling ton, L2O. The Garrison Band attended, and played sacred selections.

; The deputation from Greymouth on the s ihject of the harbor works waited on the Premier at Wellington on Saturday after noon, to receive his rep'y. Major Atkin son refused the request that the works would be continued at the present, but slid that he would make inquiries as to whether the whole of the vote for Orey mouth harbor works had been expended, and if not of Course the balance would still be available. The Major mentioned that Mr O’Oonor, Under-Secretary for Public Works, had reported that in his opinion the works already constructed ,would not suffer if it was decided to dis continue the for a time. However, Mr Blair, Engineer for the South Island, would shortly be here, and he would be consulted in tin matter, and if that gentleman differed in opinion to Mr O’Connor it is most likely the works would be continued. The result of the deputa tion is that nothing whatever has been definitely settled. The members com posing it still hold a small hope of reoeiv log a favorable response to their request. '! he annual report of the Colonial In surer ee Company has been issued as fol lows :—ln submitting to shareholders their s>xth annual report and statement of accounts for the yoar ending the 31st March, 1884, the Directors regret that, , owing to serious marine and fire losses, they were unable to recommend a divi dend. it will be seen the gross income fir the year , (including L 1658 Os 21 brought forward from year) amounts to L 89,134 12s 7d, and the expenditure under all headings, together with losses, amount to i 93,792 2s sd, leaving a deficit of L 4,657 9s lOd, to meet which the Board has written back from the reserve fund L 5.000, carrying forward a balance of L 342 10s 2d to next year’s accounts. The losses for the past year have been excep tionally heavy, both in fire and marine, owing principally to collisions in the English Channel, the founderings at sea, and unusually heavy fire claims in Aus trali i and New Zealand. In October last the Chairman (the Hon G. Randall John ston, M.L.C.), having to visit England, was granted leave of absence. His return may be expected shortly. Although the working of the year is disappointing, the business itself is a sound and increasing one, and the directors look forward with confi mice to the result of the ensuing year.

The New Zealand Shipping Company have received the following cable mes sage :—London, May 2 Doric, s. s., sailed from Plymouth 26th April, and Teneriffe Ist May Ruapehu, s. s., arrived, all well, at Rio de Janeiro on 27th April, and left again following day Sailed— For Auckland, the Wanganui : Welling ton, Peter Stuart; Canterbury, Wairoa ; Otago, Nairnshire. The Ada Melmore, from Lyttelton, arrived, all well, on Ist May, and her cargo of wool was in time for the May sales, entries for which are now closed.

Major Ropata received a great ovation at a large native wedding, and replying to the toast of his health, said that though the Government had taken the pension from an old man he would remain loyally steadfast, knowing he had the approba tion of all good Europeans and Maories for his past services.

August Flower. —The most miserable beings in the world are those suffering from dyspepsia and liver complaint. More than 7£ per cent of the people are afflicted with these two diseases and their effects ; such as sour stomach, sick headache, habitual costiveness, palpitation of the heart, heart burn, waterbrash, gnawing and burning pains at the pit of the stomach, yellow skin, coated tongue and dis agreeable taste in the mouth, coming up of food after eating, low spirits, etc. Go to your druggist and get. a bottle of august flower. This valuab e medicine has cured thousands and thousands of sufferers, and is known in all civilised countries. Two doses will relieve you. It costs only 3s 6d a bottle. Sample bottles, 6d.—[Advt.

Holloways Pills. —Nervous Debility. No part of the human machine requires more watching than the nervous system—upon i,t hangs health and life itself. These pills are the bes.t regulators and strengthened of the nerves, and the safest general purifiers. Nau sea, headache, giddiness, numbness, and men tal apathy yield to them. They dispatch in a Summary manner those distressing dyspeptic symptoms, stomachic pains, fulness at the pit of the stomach, abdominal distension, and over come both capricious appetites and confined bowels —the commonly accompanying signs of defective or deranged nervous power. Hollo way’s Pills are particularly recommended to persons of studious and sedentary habits, who gradually sink into a nervous and debilitated state, unless some such restorative be occa sionally taken. —[Advt.]

ARRIVAL OF THE SAN FRANCISCO MAIL.

The Zealandia arrived at Auckland at 7.30 p. m. last night. She left San Fran cisco on April 14th, and passed the City of Sydney on April 17th. She was detained six hours off |H«ndlulu by bad weather. Passengers—For Auckland SaloOn : Messrs Stewart and Mrs Doyle and son, Mrs Hoipbeyger, Mi* Reeve, Robert G. Reeve. For Sydney: Nineteen saloon and twenty-two ateca're Among the passengers for ydnoy areihe Revs Slattery, Gallacher, Hutchinson, O’Byrne, Meenay and Chapman. The Zealandia left at 1 o’clock in the morn ing for Sydney. The gonthern ’Frisco mails were sent by special train at midnight, and the Wanaka sailed at daylight from Oner huuga.

Summary of News. [by TELEGRAPH FROM AUCKLAND ] London, April 21. Sims Reeves, the English tenor, hopes to make a tour of the United States and so triumphantly close his career. He declares the oanse of his frequent failures to fill engagements was the gout flying to his throat, and he calculates he has during his career lost LBO,OOO from this cause.

A dynamiter named Daly, alias Den man, was arrested at Birkenhead station on April 11. An accomplice named Jas. Egan was al*o arrested at the same time. Daly is an American, and was connected with Carey's gang. He once presided at a meeting of “ Invinoibles " at Dublin. Sletson and Sons, owners of the Theatre Royal, Middlesborough, failed on April 9. Their liabilities are from'Lloo,ooo to L 250.000. A London despatch of A pril 10th says that the Dutch authorities have blockaded the port of Achen,on the coast of Sumatra, with the view of exercising pressure upon the Rajah of Senogen, to force him to release the crew of the wrecked English steamer Misero. The beat foot race on record was made at the Athletic Club, Lillie Bridge, on April 7th by W. G. George, the well known amateur. He covered 10 miles in 50mins 20»ecs, eclipsing all records, even that of the famous Deerfoot, who did the distance in 51mins 21s >os.

An attempt was made on the night of April Bth to dynamite the magazine at Fort George, a few miles from Inverness. The marauders decamped in boats, but not before the sentry had pinned one of them with his bayonet. A detachment of cavalry arrived at Kidderminster on April 9th as a check to the riotous carpet weavers. The factories hare refused to yield to the men’s de mands, and a strike is expected. An attempt has been made at Aberdeen to destroy the machinery in the Southport carpet works. Baron Staal has been appointed Prus sian Ambassador at London.

A fire broke out in London on April 2nd in the printing-house of Pardon and Hanes, Lovell's Court, Paternoster Bow. Thence it spread to the famous old Dolly’s chop house, the house of Fau dell, Phillinsand Sons, importers of toys and fancy goods, in Newgate street, the large book-bindery of Smith Bros, and the toy and music publishing house of Williams, Paternoster Row, all of which were completely destroyed. The damage is as great as that caused by the Wood street fire. The favorable direction of the. wind saved several losses in the Row and its vicinity. Tne loss is covered by in surance to the amount of L 1,250,000. Mr Gladstone made a powerful speech in the House of Commons on April 7, in support of the Franchise Hill. He said it was a good thing for the State that the largest number of capable citizens should possess the franchise. He defended the extension of the franchise in Ireland as ati act of right and justice. The race for the Great Northampton shire Stakes on April 2 was won by the Duke of Hamilton’s Loch Ranza, by three lengths, Comanche second, Leziot third There were seven starters. The Academy Exhibition promises (ac cording to a Loudon despatch of April 5), to be the beat for many years. Sir F. Leigh ton, Mr Millais and Mr Alma Tadema send fine specimens of their work. The Duke of Connaught is being hauled over the coals for being present at the cruel spectacle of an elephant fight given by the Rajah of Bhawtpoor. The beasts were made drunk and furious by copious draughts of rum. A verdict has been rendered in favor of La ly Colin Campbell, in her appeal against her husband for a divorce. The differences between Davitt and Parnell are growing more and more dis tinct every day. They are especially at variance in their ideas regarding the man-

nar of conducting the coining election campaign. Davitt’a plan ia to abolish landlordism root and branch by having tenants continue the process which has already made the landlords’ property nearly unsaleable. A Dublin despatch of March 28, says that the Orangemen and Liberals in Ulster are negotiating with the view to a divi ion of seats in Parliament, so as to prevent the election of Parnellites. Mr Parnell’s branch of the Irish Na tional League passed on April 2, a resolu tion condemning Davitt for inviting Henry George to lecture in Dublin. A plot to destroy the Mountjoy prison was brought to light on April 4. The In vincibles in prison were engaged in a clandestine correspondence with con federates outside. Letters were found in James Millet’s cell, which disclosed the whole business. The prison warders were to be bribed with money from the O’Donovan Rossa fund to convey infernal machines to the prison. One letter contained an order for the murder of Patrick Delaney, one of the Phoenix Park c nspirators, by throw ing him over the balcony as ho should leave the prison chapel after mass. Delaney (still remains at Mountjoy for safety. Many of the warders have been dismissed, and the sudden removal of the convicted Invinoibles from Irish to Eng lish prisons ia attributable to the discovery of the plot. A revolt against Mr Parnell is being organised by the more active of the ultra- Irish Nationalists The originator of the new departure is James Stephans, tha ox-head centre of the Fenian Brother hood, who has been living very quietly in Paris for the past few years. •Stephens proposes to organise an entirely new Irish party, which will be opposed equally to the doctrines of the Parnellites, and to the methods of the dynamiters, and he hopes to secure the co-operation of the best man in both of these factions. He intends to call a Council of Irish Nationalists to meet at Paris to formulate a platform, and decide upon methods of organisation and subse quent operations. Stephens has also been recently in correspondence with some of the Irish leaders in the United States, and is said to have received pledges of adhesion from several influential Irish and American societies.

The Catholic priests are giving active assistance to Mr Parnell’s Land Purchase and Settlement Company. American News. The Zealandia was detained from Fri day, 11th, to Sunday, 13th April, owing to the non-arrival of the English mails. Seven persons were severely injured at Tusko by the overturning of a suspension bridge between Cliffhouse and Seal Rocks on April 6th. The Great Eastern, steamship, will be brought to New Orleans and fitted up as an hot-1 during the World's Fair in that city. A forest fire in South Carolina has done immense damage to the turpentine plantations, and several owners are ruined. The large shipments of fresh salmon from Oregon for the East have affected the markets considerably The largest mail ever despatched from New York was sent by the steamer Elder on April 2, with 399 bags of letters, 326 bags of newspapers, pf which 6? were for New Zealand and Australia. ’ A flood in (Ke'Mississipi caused much damage an hf.l: rch 31. The town of Lucas, Louhfiania, was entirely flooded, and the inhabitants removed to Rodney. The water/ commenced to recede on 6th April. In the salmon season on the Columbia rivet, next to nothing was done up to April 11th, and in April there will be very few boats out.

A party of Australian tourists who arrived at San Francisco by the Zealandia on March 23, met with a serious railway accident on April 1, their sleeper having been thrown from the track. The follow ing are the names of the injared Archi bald Sutter, of the Edinburgh Geological Society, two ribs broken, left arm crushed, face badly disfigured and one ear nearly cut off; John Walker, wrist badly sprained; Miss Mary Walker, serious injuries of the back ; Smith, severe outs about tha face ; Fenwick, bad cut over one eye; Thwaites, arm broken ; Robson Scott, internal injuries ; Batmen, severe injuries. Others of the party received alight injuries and were considerably shaken up by the accident. Sutter, who was loft at Pueblos, and Miss Mary Walker are among the moat seriously hurt, but it is thought that all will re cover.

In Cincinnati! on March 28th a mob was suddenly formed to lynch a man named Berner, convicted of murder and sentenced to the Penitentiaryiffor twenty years. The people thought the punish* ment insufficient, end sought to inflict the death penalty outside the law. There were over 10,000 desperate men assembled, who attacked the gaol and Courthouse, attempting te fire both buildings by means of coal oil. The police and the military resisted them, and the fighting on both sides was desperate. On the second day the mob succeeded in destroying the gaol and Courthouse, but previously Berner had been removed by an underground passage. During ihe fight 200 persons were killed or wounded. On April 2nd, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Tirginia and Sonth Carolina wore visited by a severe cyclone, and whole villages were blown out of exist ence. The Bill introduced in the House of Congress by Senator Converse, of Ohio, for restoring the duty of 1867 on wool was defeated by. 129 against 119. Professor Wezzeroff, in a speech, pro posed to get 1,000 Irishmen from Ireland brought over here, and sent back at in tervals to destroy arsenals, prisons, public works and ships of war. At Newfoundland the steamer Neptune got 41,000 seam, ualued at 126,000 dols, in twelve days.

WRECK OF THE S.B. KANGAROO

News has reached Wellington that .the Westport Colliery Company’s chartered steamer Kangaroo had struck on a rock off Gape Campbell, and had sunk. From those who were on board it is ascertained that the,Kangaroo, with, a cargo of coal, left Westport for Lyttelton on Thursday last, and all went well until reaching off Cape Campbell at eleven o’clock on Fri day morning, when the steamer, which was under the command of Captain Dy bah, struck heavily on the rock outside the eastc rn reef off the Cane. After striking the vessel rebounded, and jhe pumps were at once sounded, but she'was reported to be making no water. Her course was therefore continued, but a few minutes later a second attempt was made with the pumps, when it was discovered that the steamer was making water, and that fast. As the only course open to him, the captain steered the vessel for the shore with the idea of saving both life and property by beaching her. The vessel’s course for the beach was continued for twenty minutes, when it was found that the water was gaining so fast that all hand' were ordered to stand by the boats. The order had not been given too soon, as when the boats were a few yards from the steamer she gradually settled down and disappeared with the exception of her fore and mizen topmasts. The Kangaroo was a fine bandy vessel .and had carried several cargoes from the West Coast to various parts of the colony, but the reason of her hugging so close to the shore at Cape Campbell in broad day light has yet to be explained. The rock she struck on is not unknown to mariners, and it is said that the Government steamer Stella once bumped on ic, but did not sustain any in jury. The officers and crew of the ill fated vessel numberedfabout sixteen, and there was only one passenger on board, who intended booking at Lyttelton for Melbourne. Nine of those on board took the lifeboat and steered for the bay to the leeward of the reef, and those in the smaller boat ran before the wind, endeavoring to find any nook where they could land in smooth water. Their critical position was fortu nately noticed by those on board a small trading schooner, the Ocean Bird, who rescued this portion of the ship wrecked crew and took them on to the month of the Wairau river (Blenheim), whence they transhipped on to the little steamer Mobaka, which had just left Blen heim for Wellington. As soon as the cap tain of the Mohaka heard that there were several of the craw who had made for Cape Campbell, a course was shaped for that point, when the others were taken on board and brought on here. Nearly all the officers and crew suffer considerable loss by the wreck, as in many cases, owing to the sudden foundering, there was little tiiqe to save anything except what they stood up in. The chief officer is said to be the heaviest loser. The Kangaroo sank in about seven fathoms of water, and it is considered doubtful if any effort to raise her would be fruitful. It is not known whether the vessel or cargo is insured, but most probably the various Sydney offices will have lines on the ves sel. An enquiry will of coarse be held.

WAKANUI ROAD BOARD.

The usual monthly meeting of the above Board was held to-day, there being pre sent Messrs Mayo (Chairman), Megson, and Bruce. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. CORRESPONDENCE. Letters were read as follows .'- From Mr T. Walsh apologised for his absence. —From the Returning Officer of the dis trict, stating that the annual elections had been held, and had resulted in the re turn of Mr Murdoch Bruce for No. 3 Ward. The election of No 8 Ward had lapsed owipg to no nominations haying been received, and steps had been faked to hold another election.—From the South Kakaia Road Board, enclosing re solutions passed by that body, and a th ing the Wakanui Board to contribute hali the cost of forming a boundary road be: tween the metalled portion and the sea. Resolved—That 4 reply be sent, stating that this Board consider the work is not necessary at present, and- that they did not feel justified in expending the amount on account of the traffic on the road, be sides having no funds at their disposal. From the Chairmen of public meetings held at Methven, Seafield, and Newlands, enclosing resolutions re local government. It was resolved that the petition of ratepayers be agreed to, and this Board fully authorises its Chair man to correspond with other Road Boards, forwarding the resolutions and asking their co-operation. surveyors’ report. The following report waa read:— i. Maintenance; The contractors have been repairing roads requiring attention.— 2. Culvert, Cochrane’s road : As instructed at last meeting we invited tenders for putting in a concrete culvert on this road where the wooden one had broken down. It has been put in and Completed as the road w«s Very hollow at this jilace, and at the culvert further oil 1 we have had it filled in, the dost being small.—jj. Fill ing holes on Denshire’s road : This work has been done at a cost of Lz. —4* Making drain on Seafield road opposite Giles’ J Arrange ments have been made to have this done, and will probably be completed in a few days.—s* Cochrane’s road. No 3 Ward : The contractor has been at work on the western end of thi* road levelling the rough places. The work of levelling should have been finished whin the

contract was in hand, such a considerable time has elapsed that owing to traffic on the rad, sheep travelling, etc., it has become hard, and \ is therefore difficult to level now. The road is pretty fair, but should have been better, levelled.—6. Cambridge, Oxford and Church streets, Hampstead; These streets,: which were formed at the owners’ expense before being taken over by the Board, were not done to any levels, and consequently the drainage is not good; as there is' a probability of a con siderable amount being derived from the sale of soil should these rads be re-formed. _ It would be as well for the Board to take into consideration the advisability of so doing, especially as this must be done before they can be metalled.—7. Smith’s road: We have had the gully in this rad protected by posts and - rails; as the culvert was slightly damaged we have also had that repaired. . Clause 6—Resolved—That the contrac tor be paid in full, providing he levels the Eastern portion of his contract. Clause 6—Resolved—That the Chair man and Surveyor call for tenders, with power to accept same. The other clauses were adopted as read. BK-FOMOHO KOAD. It was resolved that the crown of the , Seafield road opposite Giles’s be reduced and the aides re-formed. • CDLVSET. The Surveyor was instructed to have a culvert put in at the junction of roads at ... Mr Tyson Hodgson’s corner, water-table filled in, etc. ACCOUNTS. The monthly pay-sheet having been passed for payment, the Board adjourned. Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of the Board took place at noon, the same members bring present. The Chairman’s report and balance sheet were duly considered and adopted. Meeting ofßatepayere. The annual meeting of ratepayer* in the Wakanui district was held at the Road Board offices at 1p m. to-day- Mr Mayo, Chairman of the Board, presided. Tha i minutes of the previous, mooting were read and confirmed. ■ 1 ohai&man’s export. The Chairman read'the following re port ; In laying before you our fifth annual balance sheet it is needless for me to say much on the subject 2 The district being divided into wards, and ef course having members to re . present those wards is a. guarantee that the \ funds will be expended Judiciously and eco* ■ nomically. Before rearing the balance-sheet f I may just touch upon one or two subjects. <■ Ist River protection,’ Wakanqi : The river is i still making great encroachments on the Rivers r road and the properties adjoining. The Board ' F seeing the necessity of immediate action being : . taken in the matter, called a meeting of rate i payers interested, when the subject was dig . cussed, and it was determined to apply to the j County Council to make -a loan, and do- the work under the Roads and Bridges Construction Act. Of course as this . 5 took the matter out of the Board’s hands they 1 could do nothing further. Through different ■ c causes it seems that very little has-been done r to alleviate the anxiety fe't by the ratepayers in 9 that locality. I understand that the Council I intend taking the vote of the ratepayers on the 1 question of raising a loan, when no doubt it j will be brought to an issue, and. Rates: All B works in . the district are now paid outof rates, j and as the maintenance must be constantly looked after, we shall have very shortly to strike a rate tor the year, but 1 think it wonld be as well to await the issue of the question of , local government, whether the ratepayers de -1 cids in favor of the County Council or the - Road Boards before we do so, as, of course, it • will depend On this what sunount we must col i lect in order to cany out the good government i of the district In conclusion, I may state that r the ( card has endeavored to carry out its a duties, and conduct' its business as econo- I mically as possible. Our officials’ salaries have , been reduced to 1450 a year, being under 9 1 per cent, of the total expenditure, which I . think is satisfactory to the ratepayers. . Mr J. Bennett proposed, and Mir A. Megaon seconded —“ That the report and , balance sheet as read be adopted,— _ Carried.

LOCAL doVEENMENT. The Chairman said that as meetings had been held in other parts of. the county to discuss the advisability of altering the system of local government as it at pre sent exists, he thought that this meeting might, give an expression of opinion oil the subject. Mr J. Bennett had always thought that the Road Boards were perfectly competent to carry on the work, without the County Council. He moved the following:— ‘ ‘ That the Road Board be fnlly authorised to give effect to the resolutions already passed at other meetings held in the county. , . Mr Megson said that he was of opinion that dual government should badoneaway with. Double rating was ezoessivs, and the time had arrived when it was neces sary only to have one body. He spoke as a ratepayer, and not as a member of the Board. He had had considerable ex perience in Road Boards, and he felt sure that they were competent, and the staff of the present was nearly all that was necessary to do the “work. His quoted the Counties Amendment Act to ehow the power possessed by the ratepayers. They were justified in acting a# a tatApayiqg body without considering any delicacy; He looked at the question as a ratepayer, and spoke for the benefit of the district. The Councils had an opportunity when bringing the whole of the Act Into, force, b.ut the Ashburton Conooil had not called the ratepayers together to see whether this should be done. He said that three fifths of the ratepayers could take the mattei in their own hands, and he asked them to think seriously over the matter before they decided which body should cease.

Mr Miller seconded the motion, which after some 'further discussion was adopted. The usual complimentary votes having been passed, the meeting adjourned.

CORRESPONDENCE.

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

LOCAL GOVERNMENT.

[TO THE KDITOa. j . Sib,-—ld toe local papers several letters lately appeared oa local rating. Most o| them are so vague that it would bp useless to aeri /ualy notice them. Ope " Subur ban ” objects to pay County rates,' be cause he already has all he wants. " I won* _ der if the rates spent in his. neighborhood were all raised there. I think not. Ism sure the Council will not asphalt his foot paths to save bis patent leather boots; their funds are much better used in giving a " gorgeous " water supply to our dry and otherwise arid plain. When you_ look at our plains and see the number of windmille t and still greater number of wells whioh have been mads at an enormous coat to the farmers, you can appreciate the work done by the County Council. 'And when you also remember that a few yean ago there was a regular trade done in water, whioh it was cheaper to purchase at 3s per tank than take it out of the river, yon will be further impressed with the vast benefit conferred on the County by the - water supply. Could the Koed Boards— good as they were, and well as they have done their work—have done thief Cer tainly not. Those who haver done their work si Well inthe fciaataifa the most likely to do Ho in' the futurb. I have noticed that ; thd ’ ratejikyart l kM too much disposed to os’ carried away oiy. the cries of sortie who have a little axe'to grind. Some of these say “do away with the. Council,” bus the reasons given. are curious indeed. The ratepayers have more control over the Bead Boards thiy say, but do not tell us how. Suppose Mr Mfg. otr a County Conn- . oillor, would he be le.a subject to thg‘: ’‘ , s. ' f -sri

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, MAY S, 1884.



? t : - COMMERCIAL |V Stationery, Account Books, Presents, &c. • v •i. m." Tastes, r;. East Street. 11 123 T> OBBRTS, P XV ABB DASH PURCHASERS OF WHEAT BEANS BARLEY PEIS OATS COOKSFOOT • AMD RYE GRASS SEED. • Thev supply farmers with the best quality Large Cornsacks, at the lowest market rates* and will make liberal Cash Advances against Grain placed in their hands for shipment to London or elss whers. ROBERTS, PAXTON & Go. Late P. Cunningham and Co’s offices, Corner of Manchester and Lichfield Sts.-. £T a o E. " TO THE INHABITANTS OF ASH BURTON ANI> SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. F. Lublow, ” ' Wh3d thinking ihe inhabitants of the ,v. abevediatricts for the very liberal support V accorded to him for the past five years 'rtsppctfulijt cslls their attention to the ' unprecedentedly large stock of goods now V held by him, recently received PROM THE HOME MARKETS, ' eomuristogjoiue of the very best class of ; , goods toimiafictured in the West of Eng- Kid Mills, and consists of plain BLACK CLOTHS, 'BLUE CLOTHS. / FANCY COATINGS, ‘ , AMD . *' HEAVY TWEEDS of every shade, suitable for the coming ■casTrr A splendid assortment of the Wort Over-coatings ; also, a choice col- of Kaiapoi and Mosgiel Tweeds. of the newest patterns. Upwards « f 4.009 yards to select from of English, Sjotek and, Colonial manufactured goods, ifrom which he is prepared to execute all 'qtdsiaentrusted to him at iwtonuhmgly low prioea. Style, fit and the bast work ga-rapteed. ,e,,see and judge for jour.e've-. fit of Kaiapoi Under. , .iwi , - Rnrkft always m 5784. - , il



Wanted WANTED —Tenders to Feed off 140 acres Turnips. Particulars apply, John Doyle, Upper Rangitata. 5 788 \XJ ANTED, immediately Every one YV 10 read Hayes and Co.’s adver tisement. 4 748 rgIENTH Anniversary Star of the East JL Lodge, No. 62. WANTED —Every one that was unsuc cessful in Hayes and Co.’s art union to read advertisement, 4 749 THE Anniversary Tea Meeting will be held In the Church of England Schoolroom on Monday, May 26th. ITT RANTED to purchase Good Lard in VV any quantify ; also, Sound, Small Pickling Onions. Apply, S. E. Potntz, Novelty Emporium and Provision Store. 5 758 fJ'IEA on the Table at 6 p m. WANTED Known—Best Bice, 3d ; Fago, 4d ; Tapioca, 6d ; Cheese, 6d per lb. —J. McGregor, Tancred street, opposite the Arcade. 4 640 rpICKETS, Is 6d, may be had every I where: WANTED —To Sell Two second-hand Breach-loading Central Fire Re bouudingLcckaFowlingPieces, in splendid order. Apply, F. Ferriman, East street. 3 535 aY 26, Temperance cheer at the Church of England School. WANTED Known—The cheapest house in town to buy Millinery, Dolmans, Jackets, Dress Stuffs, etc , is H, 0. Segers’s, Sealy’s buildings,' East street. First-class goods marked with ‘a small profit. New goods now open. 2 234 MAY 26, the oldest Lodge in Ashbur ton will eat drink and be merry. WANTED KNOWN—Robert Elston, Bill Poster, Theatrical Agent, etc., Town Hall, Ashburton. Theatrical companies and others visiting Ashburton should communicate with the above. Orders by post or telegram promptly attended to. 760 c GOOD Tea at the Good Templar enter tainment.



ATT ANTED Known —For sale cheap, V T a Three and Four-Roomed House, Half Acre of Land ; two frontages, situated on East Be’t, near Wukanui road. Terms easy. Also, 6 Acres in English grass, with county water race through it. Apply W. 0. Davis, next Oddfellows’ Hall, Ashburton. 5 765 0 0 D K_ O N G S- Gond Readings. Good Speakers. 'ITT ANTED Known—That Jones and VV Bradshaw, next Mr Lancaster’s butchers shop, East street, are now offer ing Pig Feed, Chick Wheat, Horse Feed, et, etc , etc., cheaper and of a better class than any other in the tjwn. All goods delivered free of charge in town. WANTED —The public who are in want of Boots to inspect our win dow before purchasing elsewhere. As far as style and cheapness we are determined not to be excelled. Boots for everyone, and at any price. Large stock of women’s best prunellas from 7s 6d ; men’s half sole and heeling, 4s 6d ; women s do, 3s 6d ; girl’s do, 2s 6d. Nokes, Leicester Boot Warehouse, Burnett street. 12 1107 VETERINARY SHOEING FORGE. TJT ANTED Known— W. T. Kingston VV (late with J. R. Steel, Blacksmith) begs to announce to the public of Ash burton and surrounding district that he has commenced business in a nsw shop erected on the Wakanui road, next 0. Ray, Engineer, Millwright, etc. (nearly opposite Central Hotel), and trusts to re ceive a fair share of public patronage. All shoeing done in his usual style, and guaranteed the best workmanship. Re pairs neatly executed. Estimates given for builders’ ironwork. 3 552



Special Advertisements. FARMERS Store your Grain! THE undersigned having Leased from ■ Me T. Bullock that very commo dious IRON GRAIN STORE in West street, is prepared to RECEIVE GRAIN or any kind of Produce, and STORE the same at the very LOWEST RATE. takei at any time of the day or nigk 3 529 T. H. ZOUCH.



Notice- J- A. PersSOn CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER & SHOP-FITTER, Wakanui Road (near Post Office), Bega to thank his customers for past favors and to announce that he is now prepared, to execute orders for all classes of suites of furniture in tapestry, repp, velvet, leather and horao hair, and to suit every one. Furniture upholstered and polished. Mattresses re-made and car pets re-laid. People from the country will do well to pay J. A. P.’s establish ment a visit before purchasing elsewhere. All work entrusted to him v. ill be faith fully carried out, and his prior s will defy competition. Agent for , Walter Gee’s Venetian Blinds J. B. Mansfield, Monumental Mason FUNERALS CONDUCTED ON REASONS LB TERMS. Meech and Co. DO not, as a rule, care to blow about the Excellence of their Goods, but when they find that they can offer induce ments which no other house in Ashburton can possibly do, they feel justified in rushing into print to let the general public kmw that they will be studying their own interests by purchasing from the makers. MEECH AND CO., CABINEC MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, UNDERTAKERS, &C., &c,, &c,, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. Being supplied with the latest improved Machinery, they are able to turn out Fur niture, &c., in all the nowe-t designs, and iifc prices which defy competition. Farmers and others wishing to make i heir homes comfortab’e should pay this Firm a visit, and they a ill find that MKECH AND QO. can supply every Household requisite at prices which, to meet the times, will really surprir-e them. Brackets and all other k nds of Cutting dime tor the trade- 2 376 |



Special Advertisement gTATIONERY Commercial, Plain, and Fancy. ACCOUNT BOOKS PRIZE BOOKS SCHOOL BOOKS & REQUISITES (SchooliCommitteea supplied) TOYS & FANCY GOODS. Andrewes Bros., ficoKssnußß, Stationers, &c., ASHBURTON.



The underaigned is now landing prime Newcastle coal for household purposes. Also on hand, BEST NATIVE COAL AND BLACK PINE FIREWOOD. Building Timber at Prices to suit the Times. ALPHEUrt HAYES, Coal and Timber Merchant. WILLIAM COLLINS, Manager.



INTENDING PURCHASERS OF CLOTHING FOB THE SPRING AND SUMMER SEASON Should visit the NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory’s BRANCH, Where they can select from the LARGEST VARIETY OF FASHION ABLE GARMENTS, Manufactured from sound and reliable New Zealand Tweeds. The well-known reputation enjoyed bj the Firm of Selling a GENUINE ARTICLE ' AT WHOLESALE PRICE Has resulted in an increase of Business during the past season, ann they can now boast of having Twenty-one Retail Branches in New Zealand, thus enabling them to increase the Factory produce, economising both nuterial and labor, ann ensuring to their patrons a further benefit in the shape of a still iLower Rate of Wholesale Price SHIRTS, UNDERCLOTHING, HATS A CAPS, PORTMANTEAUS, And every requisite at Wholesale Price. Ashburton Branch : EAST STREET. '



GRAIN SEASON 1884. THE NEW ZEALAND LOi N AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COM PANY (LIMITED). Capita! . £3,000,000. Bbssbtk Fond £210,000. RAKAIA, CHERTSEY, AND METHYEN AGENCIES. Mr 0. W. TURNER, the Company’s Local Agent, will be in regular attend ance at CHERTSEY: ON TUESDAYS, from 11 a.m. till 2 p.m. METHVEN: ON THURSDAYS, from 12 till 4 p.m. RAKAIA; At all times during the week. Every information as ta Cost and Arrangements for SHIPPING GRAIN can be obtained on application to C. W. Turner, AGENT, 2 358 Rakaia, Chertsey, and Methven.



F YOU WANT GOOD AND STRONG FURNITURE, GO TO DAVIS’S JHEAP FURNITURE AND RED DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. EVERT article Sold at Christchurch Prices and rjairanteed beat of naterlal and workmanship.



FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FUKXT.iHKJD f HE rosier fanning mill GRAIN SEPARATORS. The most complete, most effective, most economical winnower in the world. Will dress wheat, oat?, barley, beans, peas and ryegrass, taking both sorrel and clover from the grass, and thus rendering all grass seed fit for the export market, THE CHAFFER— An attachment for use in cleaning grain or seed £hat is very foul with straw, chaff, etc., ensuring regularity in feeding, and taking the place of the spiked roller used in some machines. This attachment is very simple and cannot get oot of order. One of the above machines may be seen working at the stores of the under* signed. F, FEREIMAN.gj