SHIPPING.

POET OF LYTTELTON. Arrived. . Yesterday. Hawes, 8.8., from Nelson, Pioton and Wellington. Sailed- Yesterday. fiawea, 8.5., for Dunedin. ■ TimarU, s.s., for Westport. SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. 5iV „ Auckland, Yesterday. Arrived Penguin, from Lyttelton ; Glenrosa, from Newcastle. Sailed ( Manapouri, for tne South. Wellington, Yesterday. Arrived—Rotomahana from Melbourne and Sooth; Southern Cross, from Auck land via the East Coast; Manawatu, from Westport; : itiwi, from Castle Point and Napier. , _ , , Sailed-*-Botomahana, for Sydney and Auckland via. East Coast. .

COMMERCIAL.

Ashburton Guardian Office, Saturday afternoon. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, limited, report on the Rakaia sale as follows ;—On 17th and 18th Inst, we conducted an extensive auction of forms, live and dead stock of every description • in the Bankrupt estate of McKerrow and Co, and account various other owners. We believe we may safely state it to have been the largest gathering of its kind ever held here, the attend ance exceeding; anticipations, and comprising buyers from aS parts of the island. The pro perties were first offered, but failed to find purchasers, although frequent subsequent in quiries lead us to believe that they will shortly change hapds. With the exception of the sheep and,. ; cattle* which induced spirited competition and full val es, the stock and p ant generally were of an indiffer- nt descrip tion. though every lot found a new owner when* put up. The deficiency, in the number of horses submitted (which only reached half the quan tity advertised) was unsatisfactory alike to bu eis and auctioneers, and unfottunately the fact of so many being raising was not dis covered in time to give a public notification to buyers. The total sale comprised many hun dred lots, of which 1 these’ are the* principal items: Sbeep'—Merino ewes (mixed ages), in lamb, $s lod to 7s ; two and four tooth merino T wethers, 6s 1 id; crossbred lambs, ?s 3d ; mixed crossbreds, 1 is; young crossbred ewes ia lamb, 13 s 3 S Sjv dairy cows, Ls Ss, L 7, L? 10s, and L 9 7s 6d ; forward bullocks, I 4 63; unbroken horses, L 3 2s 6d to L 5 5s ,‘other sorts, Li to L2O 10s ; Clydesdale stailidn, Duke of Edinburgh, L4O. Implements Reapeis and-binders, Lio !o Ll 6; drays to Lll; ST. and D.F. ploughs * to L 6 10s; corn crusher, 1 13; chaffcutters with power to H2 10s; waggons, L$ 5s to L 8 103; seed drills, L? $s to Ll 6; broadcast sowers oL? 15s; wa-gonette, Ll 9; buggies, LlO 10s to Ll 4 ; complete threshing plant, I LI4O. Shares-In R. and A. F Railway \ Company, Li 23 fid; Rakaia Town Hail Company, 10s and lis each ; Oamaru Woollen Company, is fid each. Furniture and house -1 hold sundries were held over until 31st mst.

DAILY MEMORANDA.

,1 AUCTION SALE" 5 . : Tukday, July 25. Yfotson, Cox and Co., at the Ashburton Haleyards—Stock, lasers Miles and Co., at the Ashburton Yards—Sheep - MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, EtcT t •- Friday, Acoi st 1. diiburton County Council—At Council Chambers, 11a.m. t-ATDBDAY, AUGUST 2. jjg.l.—...i Boord, at. Rm<l -J^ard^ office, Moore street, at 10.30 a,m. . , Monday, August 11, Borough Council, at Borough Council Obaihbere, at 7.30.

MAIL NOTICES.

4 close at the Ashburton Post Office ss follows; — For Christchurch and North at 6 a.m, 10.30 a.m., and 5 p.m., daily. For Chertsey Rakaia, &c., at 10. SO a. m. «jd 5 p.m. daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream. Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, and Geraldine, at 10 a.m. daily. Ygr Temuka, at'6 a.m. and 10 a.ro., For Tumu-u and South, at 6 a.m. , 10 &m., and 4.30 p.m., daily. : For Greenstroet and Ashburton Forks, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10.45 а. For Wakaniii, Elgin, Seaview, Seafield, and Kyle, on Tuesdays, Jhursdays, and Saturdays, at 6.30 a.m. , ' For ifoiint Somers, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, at 6 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. For Mayfield, on Tuesdays and Satur days, at 6 a.m. For Ashton, Waterton and Longbeach, »t .4,30 p.m. daily. For Remington, on Mondays, Wednes days, and Fridays, at 4.30 p. m. For Newlands, on find Fri days at 10.30 a.m. Mails arrive at the Ashburton Post Office—? ;■ . ■ ' From Christchurch and Rakaia at 10.15 ft.m., 4.35 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. From Chertsey, &c. at 10.15 a.m. and 4.35 p.m. daily. From Dunedin and intermediate places at 5. S'"' ",m v daily. Frou» Temuka and Timaxu at 10.40 a. n;. б. p.m., and 8 p,m. daily. From Greensfreet and Ashburton Forks, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10 a.m. From Mount Somers, on Tuesdays and " Saturdays, at 10.5 a.m. and 8,15 p.m, " i From Mayfield, on Tuesdays and Satur days, at 10.5 a.m. From Ashton, Waterton, and Long beach at lO a.m. daily. From Newlands, on Tuesdays and Fri days, at2.3op.m. ✓ Prom Flemington on Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Saturdays, at 10 a. m. From Elgin, Wakanui, Seafield, and Kyle on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and JSat ur lays, at 4 p.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas Et Prevalebit. SATURDAY, JULY 26, 1884.

We would again remind owners of horses that entries for the Hunt Club Steeplechases and Flat Races, to be run on Thursday, August 7th, must be made to the Secretary, Mr S. Saunders, at Quill’s Hotel, before 9 o’clock this even ing. As will be seen from an advertise ment in another column, Hia Worship the Mayor has proclaimed the day selected for the meeting a half holiday from 12 noon, and we expect to see a large attendance on the course.

A meeting of members of the Ashbur ton Coursing Club was held at the Somer set Hotel last evening. The President, Mr Alfred Harrison, occupied the chair and there was a good attendance. A number of accounts were passed for pay ment, and the trophies won at the late meeting were presented to the fortunate winners, Votes of thanks were passed to Mr McLean for allowing the meetings to be held over his estate, and to the President, Yice-Piesident, Judge, ’ecre tary, Treasurer and Slippoi. It was resolved to hold a meeting of members on Friday, Ist August, to close the business of the season.

According to a Southern contemporary, Macfarlane’s time in the quarter-mile hurdle race ran here the other day, 64£ seconds, was beaten at the Canterbury Amateur athletic Club sports on 25ch March, 1876. when the same distance was covered In Gl£ seconds.

f f ho principal prizes in Robin Hood S consultation on the Waterloo Coursing meeting wore distributed as follows : Owing to the two dogs dividing the stake, first and second moneys in the sweep were added together and divided. One half fell to the lot of a needy investor., in Rangiora, the other to a lady at Rangi tata. The Waterloo Purse winner went to a 'butcher in Christchurch, the other prizes going all over New Zealand.

At the Police Court this morning, Mrs Martha Gibson and two men in her em ploy were charged with working horses with sore shoulders. The Bench com mented severely upon the barbarity of the offence, and gave the accused to understand that if they were again found guilty of similar cruelty they would be imprisoned without tie option of a fine. We must compliment the police upon having taken this matter in hand, and we are pleased to learn that Sergeant Felton has determined to put a stop to this and simi lar inhuman practices.

The Borough School'Committee held a special meeting on Thursday, when the Commissioners’ report on Mias Uarband s case was discussed at some length. Mr Craighead was requested to draft a letter to the Education Board for the approval of the Committee at a future meeting.

We are glad to say that Mrs Ellen, who accidentally took poison the other day, has recovered consciousness, and ia now progressing as well as could be expected.

We have received a letter signed “An Elector,” commenting adversely on the Deputy Returning Officer of one of the districts comprised in the Wakanui elec torate.' Our c irrespondent considers that the gentleman in question delayed bringing in his return on account ef his being a partisan of the defeated candi date. As it is no use raking up old grievances, even if there wereany founda tion for them, we refrain from publishing the letter, but, whatever might have been the reason, the return our correspondent refers to was leter in coming to hand than it should have been, unless under very exceptional circumstances, the exis tence of which wo ara in ignorance of. Mr Thomas Taylor has supplied a long felt want by starting a restaurant in Messrs Friedlander Bros.’ Buildings, which he has styled the Coffee Palace, and where a really well served meal can be obtained at a verv moderate price. We hope that Mr Taylor's enterprise will receive the en couragement it deserves. The Rev. C. li. /Standage recently delivered a lecture in the Willowby Schoolroom. rMr H. Aitken, jun., took the chair, an 1 briefly introduced the lecturer. The subject was, “ Eccentric Preachers,” and the dm curse was welt delivered. Tha lecture was very amusing and instructive, the audience appearing 10 highly appreciate it by the constant ap plause. The choir rendered several very nice pieces at intervals during the even ing. under the lead-i-h p f Mr W/ieeler. A vote ot thanks to the lecturer, choir, and chairman 1 rought to a close a very enjoyable evening. Hop Bitters does not exhaust and destroy, but restores, cures, and makes new. Look up. —[A DVT.] 3 Biliousincss, drowsiness, jaundice and rheu matism, Hop Billers removes easily. See.— [A DVT.] 3 “ Buchu-Paiiia.” —Quick, complete cure, all annoying kidney, bladder, ami urinary diseases. Druggists. The N.Z. Drug Co. General Agents. 2 Coughs. Colds, Bronchitis, etc., arc quickly cured by using Baxter’s ‘-Lung Preserver. This old-established medicine is pleasant to the palate, and highly extolled by members ol the medical and clerical profession. Read ad vertisement. *

Clearing out at any cost prior to stock-taking remnants of everything which have accumu lated this season and during our last great sale. We are always glad to get rid of them, hut more especially just now, o clear our stock of all soiled lengths and short ends. In addi ion there are a lot of soiled curtains, soiled quilts, and table covers, which have been hanging round the shop for the last three months. These have been taken down and re-marked at prices which wid clear them at once. Don ,t et the chance slip.—H. E. May and Co., the Hall, CliDStchurcb,—^Apvt-J

The Hinemoa leaves Wellington for the Bluff on Monday next, for the purpose of br.nging the Governor. A prisoner, named O’Flaherty, await ing trial on a charge of larceny, attempted to commit suicide at Outratn look-up. He had been received from Invercargill too previous night, and on the constable visit ing him about ten o’clock he found him in the act of cutting his throat. He had the knife hidden in a truss he wore next his skin. The wound was not dangerous. At the half-yearly meeting of the Tau piri Extended Coal Company, a dividend and bonus of 2s per share was declared. L 1,885 was carried forward. Tin output for the half year was 18,000 tons.

Superintendent Thomas has notified the proprietor of the Auckland Opera House that he will institute legal proceedings if the Opera Company persist in giving Sunday sacred concerts at the usual con cert prices. The Auckland Board of Education have demanded an explanation from teachers of the city public schools for closing the schools on election day without the sanc tion of the Board. Inspector O’Sullivan sent/in a strongly-worded report on the matter.

The colossal statue of Liberty, which is

to be placed as a pharos in New York Bay, is at last finished. It is the greatest work of this kind that has ever been ac complished. The colossal statues of Memnon are only 62 feet high ; the Jupi ter Olympus, by Phidias, was only 43 feet high ; the Colossus of Rhodes, 13 1 feet ; the statue of Nero, -by Zenodore, about 118 feet; the statue of Arminius, on the Grottenburg, near Detmold, in Westphalia, is about 92 feet high, includ ing the sword ; an 1 the statue of bt. Charles Boaromeo, by the sculptor Cei ani, erected near Arena, on Lake Maggioro, measures 77 feet. Much greater are the dimensions of the statue of Liberty, by M. Bartholdi. This statue measures 150 feet from the base to the top of the torch carried in the right hand, which is raised above the head ; 115 feet fro in below the *plinth to the diadem ; 111 feet from the heel to the top of the head 5 the fore finger is 8 feet long and 4 feat in circum ference at the second joint; the head is 14 feet, high ; the size of the eye is 2 feet; and the nose is 3 feet 6 inches long. It ia a veritable tower in height, and contains a wooden staircase of 145 steps, leading to the head, which will hold 40 persons. A light will be placed here, and there will bo electric lights in the diadem. Steps nre to be arranged in the uplifted arm, mak ing it possible to climb into the torch, which is large enough to contain 15 people. The total weight of the statue is 100,000 which 40,000 pounds are cop per and 60,000 pounds iron. The French (observes the Spectator of May 24) evidently intend to found an empire, and not a colony in ludo China It is already explained in Paris that, al though certain “ Chinoiseries ” —that is showy make-believes —were allowed in the words of the Treaty of Tientsin, it was understood by both negotiators *hat it covered the full annexation of Anam. The new possession is to be called “Indo- Ohina,” and administered by a Governor- General residing at Hue, under whom will be three Governors, two residents at Cambodia and Laos, and a “Military Administrator of the Frontier,-” who will look after the Blak Flags. It is under stood that the territory will be entirely self-supporting, and will have a garrison .of 5,000 men, assisted by a S’epoy army, commandeer entirely by French officers. The Chamber has been asked to vote a final grant of L 1.200,000, which it will do unanimously ; and M. Ferry, in his speech announcing 'the victory, takes credit for “moderation.” He, however, proposes to raise the squadron off Mada gascar from three vessels to eleven, and the force stationed there to 3,505 soldiers and sailors, besides marines He is, in fact, pushing relentlessly towards his end —an appreciably la r ge extensi mof the colonial dominion of France. The idea of conquest in Morocco is denied, but the quarrel is kept open, and it is suggested that Algeria must have a scientific fron tier. She wants nothing of Morocco, but still there is a river which might form a natural boundary, and should be so declared. The cession of territory would be trivia l , hardly bigger than Eng land. “ Spain,” says M. Ferry, with effusion, “knows that we are honest.”

Charles Haynes, 14 years old, has bean committed for trial on a charge of break ing into four shops in Christchurch and stealing various small articles therefrom. He is also accused of breaking into the Wesleyan school and stealing L 6 from tha missionary boxes. At the declaration of the pell for the Gladstone election yesterday, Mr G. Morris, who was at the bottom, thanked the fiv« electors who had given him their votes, but if he only knew who they were he would punch their heads Why did they not give them to Mr Twomey, and make him equal to Mr Anderson 'I He had only been playing with politics so far, but in future he would make politics his study ; he would read them up and not omit even a csrama. He could not, like Mr Twomey, say he hid b sen wall received. He h-id been pelted, but he did not mind that. Better men had been pelted. Anyhow he had introduced him self to the public, though not in so bad a light as the Tiniaru Herald made out, and ho would come out better next. time. He again thanked those who voted for him, but they might as well h ive loft it alone.

“ Rough on Rats.” —Clears out rats, mice, roaches, flies, ants, bn-.1-bugs, beetles, insects, skunks, jack-rabbits, gophers. Druggists. The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents, 2 That husband of mine is three times the mao lie was before he began using “ Wells’ Health Renewer.” Druggists. The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. 2

■ Holloways Ointment and Pills.— Notable . Facts.—lntense heat augments the annoyances of skin disease and encourages the development of febrile disorders; therefore they should, as they can, be remove by these ■ detergent and purifying preparations. In ■ stomach complaints, liver affections, pains, and spasms of the bowels, Holloway’s ungeut well rubbed over the affected part immediately gives the greatest ease, prevents congestion and in flammation, chocks the threatening diarrhoea and averts incipient cholera. The poorer inhabitants in large cities will find these remedies to be their best friends when any pestilence rages, or when from unknown causes eruptions, boils, abscesses, or ulcerations point out the presence of taints or impurities within the system, and call for instant and effective curative medicines.— [Advl.] The Bad and Worthless are never imitated or counterfeited. This is es pecially true of a family medicine, and it is positive proof that the remedy imitated is of the highest value. As soon as it has been tested and proved by the whole world that Hop Bitters was the purest, best, and most valuable family medicine on earth, many imitations .sprung up and began to steal tfie notices in which the press and the people of the country had expressed the merits of H. 8., and in every way trying to induce suffering invalids to use their stufl instead, expecting to make money on the credit and good name of 11. B Many others started nostrums put up in simi lar style to H. 8., with variously devised names in which the word “ Hop ” or -‘Hops ” were used in a way to induce people to believe they were the same as Hop Bitters. All such pretended remedies or cures, no matter what their style or name is, and especially those with the word “Hop” or -‘Hops” in their name or in any way connected with them or their name, are imitations or counterfeits. Be. ware of them. Touch none of them. Use nothing but genuine American Hop Bitters, with a bunch or cluster of green Hops on the wl ; te label, and Dr Soule’s name blown in th glass. Trust nothing else. Druggists and ch ..nists are warped against dealing in im ta ions or counterfeit

METEOROLOGICAL READINGS.

.♦ 1 1 The following are the meteorological readings at Alford .Station for the week ending Friday, July 25, 1884.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT

- ASHBURTON—To day. (Before his Worship the Mayor.) 111-Treating Horses —Peter Rugstoad was charged with ill treating two horses, the property of Mrs Gibson, by working the same with soro shoulders. The ac cused pleaded guilty, and was fined 20s, and costs 18s.—R. Stewart, charged with a similar offence, pleaded guilty and was fined 10a, and coats 18s. (Before T. Bullock, Esq., and P. Hobbs, Esq. J P’s.) Martha Gibson, the owner of the horses referred to in the preceding cases, was ; charged with causing them to be worked with sore shoulders. She pleaded guilty and was fined 40s, and costs 7s.

MYSTERY EXPLAINED.

There is now every prospect of a speedy unravelling of what is known as the Eden hope (Victoria) mystery. At the inquest to be held on the remains at Edenhope evidence will be given which will pro bably connect the remains with those of the daughter of a well-known resident of the district (Mr Charles Langley, of Gunby farm, M'irtoa) and a child, with whom, ten years ago, she left the resi since of her father, who at that tinu lived at Glenburnie, about four miles from Mount Gambler, South Australia. The facts to be adduced at the inquest by Mr Langley are shortly as follows :—ln March, 1874. Mias Langley, then a young woman of twenty years of age, was mar rie at Glenburnie to a Mr Robert Cook, who his brothers in the district, one of them being a well-known hotelkeeper at Jung Jung. After the marriage, Mr and Mrs Cook left for Horsham in a one horse waggon, taking with them a child of about two years of age, intending to make a selection near Jung Jung their home. The only tidings ever heard of them afterwards ware from a selector named Charles Smith, now living in the district, who had come from Mount Gambier, and who, when return ing to bring his family, had one might camped wuh the Cooks near Penola From that ti'ue no news whatever has been heard of either of the three, their sudden disappearance was always con sidered the more mysterious, as Cook was well known through the district, and at that time numbers were wending their way from South ustralia to take up selections in the Wirnraera district. For a long time inquiries were continually made from all persons who journeyed the way in which the missing ones had gone, and also from stations and other places where it was known Cook had previously worked; but no tidings whatever could be gained; When the news of the discovery of the skeletons was first published in the newspaper, Mr Langley’s suspicions were aroused, but as the first rep >rts said the remains were supposed to be but three or four years old, his fears were allayed, until a subsequent report gave the opinion that the bodies had lain eight or ten years. Mr Langley made up his mind to interview the p dice, and was just on the point of starting, when he received a com munication from Constable Hilliard, of Murcoa, in consequence of suspicions stated by Mr Cook, of Jung lung. Prom this Mr Langley at once concluded the remains to be those of his lost daughter and the child which.she took with her ten years ago. In the description of clothing and other articles given when the bodies were found, the boots especially were mentioned as having been laned up on the inside, which, of course is an unusual mistake. The boots Mrs Cook wore when she left home were similar, aving been made to order by a Mount Gambier bootmaker. She also wore a gold brooch similar to the one which has been found, and a brown wincey dress, which also tallies with that found on the de ceased. Mr Langley has ta :en a piece of the material of which Mrs Cook’s dress was made with him, and as it is of rather an uncommon pattern, a comparison with the dress worn by the deceased may assist the identity. The husband has yet to ba accounted for, and as there were so many journeying by that route at the time, and Cook was so well known, his disap pearance with the horse and waggonette is as yet very mysterious. It is stated that the police have important evidence to give at the inquest which may help to elucidate what seemed to ba an impene trable mystery. Age.

THE EMIGRATION OF WOMEN

The Gravesend Argus, in an article which treats of the women’s emigration question, gives some statistics as to the immense disproportion in the sexes that exists in the colonies, whic it says, is obviously to exist for some time to come. It is (says the Argus) in regard to the very desirable end (to misquote Canning’s of using a new world to redress the inequilities of the old, that female emigration .has been studied as a special business by philanthropists and benevo lent women of all classes, from the highest in the realm down to the clergyman's daughter, who, in her little parochial circle, is perhaps the most earnest of all in her arduous and self-denying labors. Th re ia one danger against which, speaking frankly to one and all of these so-callel workers, we would especially desire to uplift a warning voice. In the ancient days the colonies were supposed to be the receptacle of all the old do hea and worn out hats and boots of Great Britain. “ Old clothes for the colonies ” was the offensive farm of advertisement which constantly met the eye even in the London papers, and weave by no meanscer tain that this obnoxious announcement has even yet died out • As with resrard to old clothes then, so now it would seem to be considered by ladies, whose largeness of heart is disproportionate to their brain power, that any kind of moral refuse may be shot into the colonies. Now, the colo nies do not thank us for this view of the case, wh'ch we regret to say has been and is being still supported by benevolent women, who seem to think that what ia known as ‘‘ rescue work ” may be con ducted co ’sistently and on parallel dines with that of a system df emigration for only the best class of women, in fact chose whom the colonics really wish to have. We constantly find that women of more than doubtful character have bean sent out with the expressed instructions to keep their mouths shut as to their past history—this advice proceeding even from ladies who on public platforms are never tired of denouncing the iniquity of send ing improper persons to any of our colo nial possessions. A mistress who happens to have an old female spryant who has taken a little to drink (which naturally mea ts a good deal), immediately seeks the aid of some society which will give this unfortunate uoman what is called “a fresh start ” in a new world. The guardians or relations of girls who e prospects in Great Britain are the most doubtful character, owing to their indiscretions, are charit» ably seitfsd with the idea that beneath a more sunny sky and under new inttueiibis their moral natures will l?e Changed,

and that casting off the old akin they will (stand out fresh and pure as newly fallen snow, being at once a credit to the old country and an acquisition to the new. From the - deaf and dumb to the lame, the halt, and, we had almost added, the stone-blind—from all of these classes are units drawn to feed the tide of colonial emigration. When, therefore, the colonists read of the prospect of a shipload, say, of 500 women being sud denly disembarked on their shores by a sy-tem of unofficial and uninspected emi gration, they naturally tremble and shrink from the terrors which are in store for all who have to deal with the new arrivals. Is it to be wondered at, therefore, that we find the Irish papers teeming with indig nant denunciations of the wholesale emi gration of young women to great Trans atlantic cities, where they have been liter ally shot out on the quays, and left to a life of misery and degradation ten times worse than that from which they have escaped at Home? We are not writing idly or about things we simply hear of, but we speak from direct knowledge and from official correspondence whi ;h has been placed in our hands. It is therefore to be earnestly urged upon all those who take an interest in the emigration of women to see that doubtful characters are blocked, and that under no considera tion shall any respectable woman be per mitted to proceed to any colony, except through such agencies as guarantee the strictest inquiry into the hona fidcs of applicants, and which further ensure per sonal supervision during the voyage, as well as proper protection on landing.

AN AMUSING SCENE.

Writing of the Franchise debate in the House of Commons on May 20th, the London correspondent of the Scotsman says:—At half-past six Sir Patrick O’Brien rose. Members on the Liberal benches were by this time clamorous for a division, but the hon. Baronet is a speaker whom the House is always eager to enjoy. He was, therefore, allowed five minutes by way, as it were, of special license. The House was richly rewarded for its indul gence. Never before has Sir Patrick compressed so many delightful “bulls’' and so much delicious absurdity into so short a time. His first sally was to describe the Parnellites as 1 ‘ American members,” and ,as “ locusts paid by supplies from Chicago,” It was not, however, in these attacks upon the rishmen opposite that the cream of the fun was found. No single sentence that he began was brought to its natural termination. Presently a cry of “ Order ” was heard.. Sir Patrick pricked his ears. For a minute he stood gazing round the House, aa if to discover the de linquent. Then shaking out his coat tails with his left hand, and swinging round his right with remarkable velocity, .he ex claimed, “ Sir, I am notin order.” Even the Premier, worried as he was about the fleeting moments, could no; resist the exquisite drollery of this bull. Presently there was anothe fine flash. The Parnel lites, like all the other members, were rolling about in uncontrolled mirth. One of their number was particularly boister ous. Quoth Sir Patrick, “ The young sea serpent from County Clare ” —not an other word could be heard. The House re-echoed with roar after roar of merri ment. Members would have been glad to listen for auy length of time to this indescribably comic en tertainment. But it was now twenty minutes to seven o’clock. The hon. Baronet had, in his excitement, lost all notion of time and business. It was neces sary, therefore, to remind him by forcible tugs at his coat that the division had still to be taken. He drew breath for a moment, and then said he was ready to sit down. One more gem was, however, still in store. Just as he was sitting down Mr Healy called out “Hear, hear.” Sir Patrick was up again in an instant. “Ah,” he said, “I heard a twinkle.” Again members held their sides, and it became an anxious question with the Premier and the whips whether gravity would be restored m time for a division being taken. The hon, member was, however, appealed to from the Treasury bench in the most beseeching looks. Luckily, he was not disturbed by any other “twinkles,” and was at last allowed to sit down, after having put the House through an amount of exhausting merri ment such as it has not experienced for many a day.

THE NEW PARLIAMENT.

We give below a list of the members 1 returned to the new Parliament, affixing ' the letters M and 0 to each of the ' names, to show whether they support or 1 oppose the present Ministry, The Op ' position is naturally split up into sec tions, some supporting the policy of Sir 1 Julias Vogel and others that of Sir George Grey. Whether these sections will amalgamate remains to b°i seen, but at present only two sides can be recog nised, viz, those who wish Major Atkin son to remain in office and those who do not. Auckland West—J, M. Dargaville* ... O Auckland East—Sir George Grey* ... O Auckland North—J. Thompson ... U Bay of Islands—R. Hobbs* ... ... M Coromandel—A. J. Cadman* ... O Eden—J. A. Tole* ... ... ... O East Coast—S, Locke* . ... ... M Franklin South—E. Hamlin*... ... M Franklin North—W. F. Buckland ... M Marsden—Hon E. Mitcheison* ... M Manukau—Sir M. O’Rorke* I Newton—T. Peacock*,.. . ... ... M Parnell—F. Moss* ... ... ... O Rodney—W. Meats ... M Tauranga—G. B. Morris* ... ... O Thames—W. Fraser ... ... ... O VVaikato—J. B. Whyte* ... ... M Waipa—E. Lake M Waitemata—W. J. Hurst* M Egmont—Major Atkinson* ... ... M New Plymouth—o. Samuel ... ... O Taranaki—Colonel Trimble* ... ... M Napier—J. D. Ormond O Hawke’s Bay—Captain Russell ... M Waipawa—\V. C. Smith* ... ... 0 Buller—E. O’Connor ... ... ... O Inangahua—A. Menteath O Motueka—R. Hursthouse* ... ... M Nelson—H. A. Levestam* ... ... O Waimea—J. Shephard* ... ... O Foxton—J. G. Wilson* ... ... M flutt—H. S. Fitzherbert O Manawatu—D. H. McArthur M Rangitikei—R. Bruce O Te Aro—o. J. Johnston* ... . ... M Thorndon—Dr Newman* M Wairarapa North—G. Beetham* ... M Wairarapa South—W. C. Buchanan*... M Wellington South—G. Fisher O Waitotara—Hon J. Bryce* M Wanganui—J. Ballance ... ... O Cheviot—J. D. Lance ... ... O Picton—Hon E, Oonolly* M Wairau—H. Dodson* ... ... ... M ■Akaroa—W.- Montgomery* ... ... O Ashley—W. F. Pearson* ... ... O Avon—L. Harper ... ... ... O Ashburton—W. 0. Walker ... ... O Christchurch South —J. Holmes* ... O Christchurch North—Sir J. Vogel ... O Coleridge—D. McMillan* ... ... O Glaastone —J. H. Sutter* ... ... M Geraldine Hon. W. Rolleston* M Heathoote—J. L. Coster O Kaiapoi—Hon, E. Richardson* ... O. Lincoln—A. P. O'Oallaghan* ... ... O Lyttelton—H. Allwright* ... ... M Selwyn—E, Wakefield* O Stanmore —D. Reese O St Albans—F. J. Garrick ... ... O Sydenham —V. White* O Timaru—R. Turnbull*... ... ... O j Wakanui—J. Grigg O ' Waimate —W. J. Steward ‘ O Greylhouth—A. B. Guinness ... ... M ' Hokitika—G. G. FitzGerald* (1) ... M < Kumara—R. J. SeddoQ* Q J

Awarui—J. P. Joyce* ‘ Biuce—R. Gillies O Oavershara —W. Barron* ... ... O Cltitha—J. W. Thompson* ... ... O Dunedin General—J. B. Bradshaw ... O Dunedin West—W, l>. Stewart ... O Dunedin East—R. Stout ... ... O Dunedin South— J. Gore O Dunstau —Y. Pyko* O Hokonui —0. Cowan ... ... O Invercargill—Joseph Hatch O Mount Ida—J. McKenzie ... ... O Mataura—G. F. Richardson ... ‘ i.. O' -' Moeraki—o. McKenzie* ... O Oamarti—S. E. Shrimaki* O Peninsula—W. J. M. Larnaoh* -... O Port Chalmers—J. Maoandrew* ... O Hi Ross ... M Taieri—F. Fulton* ... ... ... M Tuapeka—J, 0. Brown* ... ... O Waitaki—T. Duncan* ... O Wallace—H. Hirst ... ... .„ M Wakatipu—T. Fergus*.., ... ... M Waikouaiti—J. O. Buckland O * Signifies sat in last Parliament. Where a note of interrogation is attached to the name the returns are not to band, and may affect the result.

THE ELECTIONS.

'(by teleobafh ) Wellington, To-day. At the declaration of the poll at Te Aro, South Wellington, and the Halt there was no alteration. In consequence of Paikakaritia returns being lost the declaration of the poll foe Foxton is postponed till Wednesday. At present Mr Wilson has a majority of one. At Rangitekei the declaration was - Brace, 687; Stevens, 490. At Greymoath there was no alte ation. Wanganui, To-day. J . The official declaration of the pell took place to-day. There was no altera tion in the numbers. Mr Salience thanked the electors for his return, and said he would go to Wellington feeling that he had the good feeling of the ma jority of,the ..electors. The other candi dates were not present.

COURSING.

ASHBUBTON COURSING CLUB. Fourth Meeting. President—Mr A. Harrison; vice-president— Mr F. K. L. Hill; stewards—Messrs Quill, J. Mcßae, Tickell, Ranger, Dr Leahy, J. Tail, Corbett, Healey, Crooks and D, Thomas; judge—Mr R. P. Hill j 'slipper— Mr Healey; nag steward—Mr Corbett i slip steward—Mr Tail; field stewards—Messrs . Hill, Bird and Cass ; hon. secretary—Mr F; 1 Mainwaring ;h>n. treasurer —Mr M,Dsgb/. ■ The final , events ,of this meeting veto run off yesterday on the Lagmhor estate, : when excellent sport was enjoyed, the X weather being fine, though cold, and hares plentiful. The All-Aged Stakes Was won by Mr F. Mutter's dog Pericles, Mr Dun* can's Flying Colors taking the Puppies Stake. Mr Duncan also carried off the palm in the Saplings with his slut Lincoln Bell. The j udging gave every satisfaction and although the attendance of the public was not large, those who were present had a pleasant day's outing. The follow* ing are the results All-aoed Stakes. Final. Mr T. Mutter’s bl w d Pericles (Patri* cian—Callao) beat Mr R. Bigham’a bl w d Napoleon (Capital—Hinemoa), and won. In this course Pericles had little trouble in defeating his opponent. He led to the hare from the start, and won with any number of points to spare, working pass cleverly throughout. Poppy Stake*. Third Round. Woodbine boat Wrekin Flying Colors ran a bye. Final. Mr R. Duncan’s bl w b Flying'Colori (Champagne Charlie—Marigold) beat Mr T. Mutter’s f w b Woodbine (Betby—. Lancashire Witch), and won. In the final an excellent course resulted, the two going well together HU the hare was reached, when Flying Colors obtained a wrench and the hare getting to cover, Mr Duncan's bitch was declared' the winner. Sapling Stakes. Second Round. Calumet beat Amee - Lincoln Bell ran a bye. Final Round. . Mr R. Duncan’s w f b Lincoln Bell (La Loup—Tell Tala) beat Mr Rt Duncan’s f w d Calumet (o>ichope Linn—Mon tana). v After Calumat had beaten Amee, in a fairly good course, he had to meet Lincoln Bell, and the latter disposed of his op* ponent easily and won the stakes.

CRICKET.

TEE AUSTRALIANS IN ENGLAND. [renter's TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT.] London, July 24. The Australian cricketers commenced a match to-day at Brighton against an eleven of Sussex county, represented by five gentlemen—Messrs W. Blackman, R. T. Ellis, —Newham, H. Whitfeld and G. N. Wyatt, and six players—W. A. Hum phreys, Arthur Hide, J. Juniper, H, Phillips, Jesse Hide and W. a. Tester. There was a good attendance of spectators, great interest being taken in the match, and fine weather was experienced through out the day. The home team went'in first and remained in all day, the score standing at 387 when the stumps were drawn with one wicket to fall The batting of Wyatt and Phillips was excel lent, and both exceeded a century, the latter being not out. The principal scores were—WLitfeld, b, 34 ; Wyatt, b, 112; Phillips, not out, 109. Total for nine wickets, 387.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE. [BRtTTBR'fi TKLKORAMB—COPYRIGHT.] Monetary and Commercial. London, Ju)y 24. Consols remain at ioo|4> and New Zealand securities at the following quotations:— Five per cent. 1040 Loan, 104 1 Five per cent. 18S9 Loan, 103^4; Four and a half per cent. 1879-1904 Loan, 103; Four per cent. Inscribed Stock 100%. The total reserve in the Bank of England in notes and bullion has risen to Li 4,600,000, being an increase of L 300,000 during the week. The pro portion of reserve to liabilities has advanced 1 per cent, and is now 45 per cent. The Bank rate of-discount remains at 2 per cent., and the market rate at Wheat is unchanged. Adelaide, ex store, 4s 6d ; New Zea land ditto, 34s to 40s 6d; Adelaide floor, ex store, 28s. Australian tallow —Average quality beef, 35s fid ; ditto mutton, 35s fid. Pig iron, No. 1, f.o.b. in Clyde, remains at 45s per ton. Galvanised iron has further fallen Lx per ton. Gospel Oak corrugated, packed in cases, f.o.b. in London ia now quoted at Li 7.. The Egyptian Conference. In the House of Commons to-day, Mr Gladstone announced that the European Conference on Egyptian affairs will re-assemble on Monday next, and be hoped to be abje to make a statement afterwards as td the result of the deliberations of the delegates. In the Uoijse of Commas t#-d»^

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, JULY 26, 1884.



Date. Min. Max. Observations. Ju'y 19 3°- 73- Fine M 20 12. 75- Fine ,, 21 is- ' 58- S Snow ,, 22 IS- 69. Snow 2 3 28. 6S- Fine ,, 34 !9- 62. Snow .. 25 ! 11. 70. Hard Frost



IMMEDIATE DIS-OLDTJON OP PARTNERSHIP.—The whole <£ Hayes and Co’s stock to be cleared within one month, regardless of cost.. Now is the time to lay in a stock for three months. Just call and inspect the follow ing bargains. Shopkeepers and others to Bell again would do well to make an early.oalL The debris of stock to be offered by auction at the close of the sale. 1 pair blankets, 6s lid ; 1 pair sheets, 4s lid ; 1 quilt, 6s ; 2 toilet covers, 2s 6d ; 6 towels, 2s ; 1 pair curtains, 3s lid ; damask table cover, 3s 9d—£llo. (Hand costume, 9s 6d ; black cloth jacket, Os 6d; trimmed bat, 3a 6d ; 3 pair ribbed merino hose, 2s ; E.S. kid boots, 3s lid ; tweed skirt, 3s ; wool shawl, Is 6d—£l 10s. Men’s-tweed suits, 16s 6d; elastic side hoots, 9s ; tweed hat, Is 9d ; white linen shirts, 2s 9d—£l 10s. H. and Co. having bought last week a bankrupt stock of boots, shoes, etc, they must be cleared at ridiculous prices :—Ohildreu’s boots, Is; women’s E.S., 3s lid; men’s shooters (pegged)* 10s; watertights, 11s; and a lot wmcn most be sold. Only see them. 60 bundles of remnants,' comprising calicoes, flannels, winseya, shirtings and plaids; 5 cases of oddments, such as single pairs of .hose, glovesj.boqts, hats, scarfs, cravats, handkerchiefs, umbrellas, lace ties, etc. Lot of soolut in bundles, 6 pairs for Is. Boys’ overcoats all sizes at 3s lid. Ladies' real fur capes, 8s lid. Tweed shirtings, various patterns, 6s per doz?n. t'ale to commence Saturday, 6th July, Hayes Arcade.



Wanted WANTED Known—Wheat, Oats and Barley crushed. Cruthed Wheat for sale at W. Roberts, Peter street. 7 1397 WANTED to call and sea Hates and Co.’s Wonderful Bargains. 7 1271 WANTED Known —Flemington Fac tory Cheese, 6Jd ; Best Bice, 3d ; Best White Sago, 4d; Tapioca, 5d ; Bis cuits, 4d ; White Crystal Sugar, 4£d. — J. McGregor's, Tancred street, opposite the Arcade. 4 640 TA7ANTED TO SELL —A three and v» four-roomed Cottages on East Town Belt, two frontages, and half-acre of land ; terms easy. For particulars apply to J. Ward aNd Son, or W. 0. Davis, Wills street. 1315 WANTED Known—Orr and Co’s, Stock-Taking Sale is now on. Drapery Stock to be Reduced £3,000 in a month. 200 yard reels, yard machine reels, 3d ; needles, per packet, 2d ; average tape, l£i y 1 pz packet pins, 2d; silk reels, 2d; mend ings, Id ; crochet reels, WAITED iKnown—2 Button black kid tdoves, la lid per pair; colored kid gloves; 2s lid; Horrock’s long cloth, 3s lid per dozen ; heavy blue serge,. Is 3d ; good strong heavy flannel, 9d,°at Orr and Go's. Cheap Sale. 7 1354 WANTED Economical housekeepers to take immediate advantage of the Bargains now offered in all department?, Boots ,we are soiling cheaper than any other house.— Okr and Go’s. Cheap Sale. 7 1355 WANTED —Purchasers of Boys’ and Men’s Clothing to specially re member that our famed Colonial Made Clothing (equal to bespoke) has got to be | Cleared out at enormous Reductions, we 11 do it as we want the cash. — Orr and Co s. Cheajp'Sale. 7 1366 WANTED Kno>vn —The Ladies and Gentlemen of Ashburton can have their clothing dyed any color, also damask curtains and feathers beautifully done. For further particulars, apply to._jA.N drewes Bros, Stationers. 7 1275 A NDREW ORIL’S cheap sale of Ala. Drapery, Cloth and Boots is now going on. Come early and secure barj gains; . 7 1245 WANTED Known—Bargainsin'Boots and Shoes. Come and judge for yourselves. One lot of Women’s Boots, slightly soiled, 4j lid, reduced from 10s 6J. 7 1246 rTTANTED Known—Will clear several VV Tru ->ks of Women’s Kid Boots at 7s Gd, former price 11a Gd to 12s 6d, 7 1247 ANDREW ORR is selling Girls’ Kid Boots for 3s lOd, worth 7s fid ; Maids’ 1 and 2 Kid Boots ss, w<rth 9s 6d; Men’s Shooters, 10s 9d, worth 16s 6d. 7 1248 WANTED Known—A splendid line of heavy Overcoats at 37s 6d ; Kaiapoi Tweed Trousers 12s 9i ; all wool Crimean Shirts, 3s lid ; Men’s Black Felt Hats 2a lid—at A. Orr’s Cheap Sale. 7 1249 WANTED Known Colored French Merinos, Is 6d worth 3s ; Costume Cloths, B£d and 13£d, worth la and Is 9d. If you want a Dress coriie and see them before they are all sold. H. O. Segers, - SonlrV NciT'BuiWttigH) ABaSO BtTCffT. 1 6 1222 WANTED Known—lf you want good value for your money, go to H. C. Segebs, and you will buy first-class Drapery and Millinery greatly reduced to meet the times. Sealy’a Buildings, Fast street. 6 1221 TAT"ANTED Known —Boots ! Boots 1 That Hayes and Co. are Clearing a few desperate lines of Boots, etc., to wit, Ladies’ Leather, 4s 6d; Men’s Shooters, Pegged, 10s; Men’s Elastic sides, 9s, and a lot of odd lines that must be cleared at once. 7 1272 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. ’ 7600 WANTED at once, 500 customers. Hayes and Co. haying bought 600 pairs of sample boots are determined to clear them at startling-prices. Ghil dren’sE.S., Is per pair; ladies’ kid E.S., 3a lid per pair. H. & Co. have also a grand lot of boys’ and men’s boots at prices that will astonish all. . 4 749 ATTTANTED Known—That Jones ans V? 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 tjwn. All goods delivered free of charge in town. . 4 76g WANTED —The public who are in want of Boots to inspect our win dow before purchasing elsewhere. As far as style aud 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 fid; womens do, 3s fid ; girl’s do, 2a Gd. Nokbs, Leicester Boot Warehouse, Burnett street. 12 1107 Special Advertisements. JVOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE. The iw Bankruptcy Bill, 1883. The iattel Securities Act Amendment jltc Etc., . Etc. BEST Rubber Stamp Manufactory in New Zealand.—Stamps of any size and for any purpose made by Leonard Pozzi, Gunsmith, and ten years practical Sewing Machinist. Mathematical, Musi cal Instruments, Electric Batteries, and Musical Boxes, etc., repaired. 138 Glou cester street, opposite Theatre Royal, Christchurch. 900 E W BOOKS NOW IN English Poetesses, Young Ireland (by Duffey), Greater Britain (by Sir O. Dilke), Essays by George Elliot, Life and Times of the Right Hon. John Bright, Life of tbp Bight Hon. W. E. Gladstone, the Book of Health; the Family Physician, Greater London, Buckles' History of Civilisation in England, Chambers’ Medieval History, Life and Works of St. Paul (beautifully illustrated), the Treasure Island, Saunders’ Domestic Birds, Cutting Tools, Linear Drawing, the Present Truth ey Spurgeon), Great Names in European istory, British ‘ Scenery (in 6 vols), Countries of the World (6 vols), Scottish Life and Character, Scottish Characteris tics, the Denominational Reason Why, Trade Manuals, Lost Israel Found, Works by W. Clarke Russel, A Short History Our Own Times (by McCarthy), the Laud and the Book, Brighter Britain, Druggists General Receipt Book, Highland Clear ances, the Gun: Its Development,. Life of Garibaldi, Memoir of W. and R. Chambers, Gilbert on Banking. Thomasl?. Farley, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, Saunders’ Buildings, hast St., Ashburton.



Special Advertisements. Violins. BOYS’ Half, Three-quarter, and Full Size. Old Violins bought and sold. H. J. WEEKS, Tanored street. 6 1173 Q I V E N AWAY. PRESENT TO EVERY PURCHASER -OF 2s 6d WORTH and UPWARDS. We are now Selling our Stock of BOOKS, . STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, TOYS, &c &c., AT A Great Sacrifice For Cash. Andrewes Bros., Booksellers, Stationers, &c., East Street South, Ashburton. ENU I N E ROTHERHAM’S ENGLISH LEVERS from £5 10a. Genuine Waltham Levers, from £3 10s. All watches guaranteed two years. Special attention to repairs, which are guaranteed twelve months. G. ADAMS & CO, Practical English Watchmakers, 246 High street, Christchurch, Opposite City Hotel. 5 959 CALL AT ONCE AND SEE FOR YOURSELVES. Superfine Note Paper, Is 61 per 5 quires. Repped Note Paper, 6d per packet. Cream Laid Envelopes, 3d per packet. Fine Court-Shaped, 4d per packet. Foolscap, unequalled value, Is per quire. PLEASE OBSERVE ! !-Books offered at London published prices. Toys and Fancy Goods of every description. R. Bevan, Stationer, Bookseller, etc., Saunders’s Buildings, 6 1206 Next shop to Quill’s Hotel. J. BALLANTYNE & CO~ HAVE now OPENED UP Extensive Shipment of NEW WINTER DRAPERY. A large Choice and Magnificent assort ment in all the Departments, bought under Sjeoial Advantages from the manufacturers. All GOODS Marked LOW PRICES, as their rule is to CLEAR OUT THE STOCK EVERY SEASON. J. B. and Co. are Manufacturers of MENS’ YOUTHS’, and BOYS’ CLOTH ING, an industry vrhich they have lately commenced on the premises, and which has proved a great success, the cut and workmanship of all garments being under special Inspection. Also, MANUFACTURERS OF HATS AND CAPS of every description. Is off every £ Discount for Cash. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, Christchurch. 5 1008 INTER SEASON. THE NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory Are now Showing NEW MANUFACTURES FOR THIS SEASON. A Splendid Variety of Garments manu -3 factored from the OEIEBRATED MOSGIEL TWEEDS. Patrons are specially requested to inspect this season’s OVERCOATS, SAC SUITS, TROUSERS, TROUSERS & VESTS, And our Grand Variety of CHILDREN’S and BOY’S CLOTHING. Every Description of Hosiery, Hats, Shirts, etc., AT WHOLESALE PRICES. A SINGLE GARMENT AT WHOLE SALE PRICE. 23. BRANCHES NOW OPEN. Ashburton Branch : EAST STREET. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY OUT AT ANY COST ! REMNANTS OF EVERYTHING Prior to Stock-taking, Which have accumulated this season, and dating last Sale. We are always glad to get rid of them, but especially so just now, to clear our stock of all soiled lengths and short ends before taking down. FOR 14 DAYS ONLY ! Remnants of Dress Goods Remnants of Silks Remnants of Velvets Remnants of Cashmeres Remnants of Merinos Remnants of Winceys Remnants of Calicoes Remnants of Flannels Remnants of Shirt nga Remnants of Sheetings Remnants of Tabling Remnants of Holland Remnants Embroidery Remnants Ribbons Remnants of Lace Remnants of Fringes Remnants of Gimps Remnants of Nets Remnants of Tweeds Soiled Curtains Soiled Curtains Soiled Curtains Lace Curtains Lace Curtains Bargains in Hats Bargains in Mi linery Bargains in Flowers Bargains in Feathers Bargains in Underclothing ' Bargains in Jackets GRAND VALUE IN CLOTHING. H. B. May & Co., THE HALL, SIGH susfil. SUQ4



Special Advertisement. Coal and Firewood. A. TAPPER, 'pfrEGS to say that he' has added COAL AND FIREWOOD to his Timber and Iron Business, and ia now Landing a consignment of Newcastle COAL, and ia open to receive orders for the same. J, C. DUNCAN, Manager. Office : Old Bank of New Zealand. 6 1193 ~vrOTICE.— Having disposed of my l\| business, consisting of my Timber Yards at Timaru, Ashburton and Wood lands ; my Sawmills at Mabel Bush, Southland and Stewart’s Island ; also the brigantine Lady Mabel and the schooner Spray, to Messrs Macphersou, Filmer and Go., L beg to solicit for thein the same patronage that has been so’liberally be stowed in the past. —ALPH-BUS HAYES. We, the Undersigned, beg to inform the public that we have purchased the above Business, and that ‘in future no thing will be wanting on out part to give every satisfaction, and trust that by promptly attending to Orders and guaran teeing the quality of Materials supplied, we shall get a continuance of the patron age so liberally bestowed on our predeces sor. The Business will in future be car ried on at the above places under the stylo of MACPHERSON, FILMER AND CO. W. H. C LLINS, Manager, Ashburton.