SHIPPING.

PORT OF LYTTELTON. * Arrived. Yesterday. Spray, schooner, from'Stewart’s Island. .SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. ’ Wellington, Yesterday. Arrived—Haurolo, Hinemoa, and Vic tory, from South. Dunedin* Yesterday. Arrived —Hawea, from the North ; Three Cheers, from the Chesterfield Group. Sailed —Arawata, for Nelson ; Rotoma hana, for Melbourne; Mahinapua, for Westport _ , , Bluff, Yesterday. Arrived—Bingarooma, from Melbourne

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES. Tuesday, Noafmber 11. Messrs Matson, Cox and Or, at the Tinwald Saleyarda—Stock MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, Eto, Monday, November 10 Oddfellows’ Hall—Variety Entertainment at 8 o’clock Tuesday, November 11 Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers, at 7.30. Wednesday, November 19 Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Asso ciation—Annual Exhibition of Stock, 'lmplements, etc. ' __ Primitive Methodist Church —Tea Meet ing at 4.30 Friday, December 5 iohburton County Council —At Council Chambers, 11a.m. Saturday, December 6. Afckanui Road Board, at Road Board , office, Moore street, at 10.30 a.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prevalebit. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1884. The late Postmaster-General.

The death of the Right Hon. Henry Fawcett, at the comparatively early age of 51, which was announced in our yesterday’s cable messages, will be a severe loss to the Gladstone Adminis tration. Of late years he had taken but small part in Parliamentary pole mics, and has held himself aloof from the exciting episodes which have re cently distinguished English political affairs, but during the time he held the position of Postmaster-General he ex hibited business capacities and powers of organisation that his early career gave little indication of his possessing. Indeed, it may be said that in no other department of the State have so many useful reforms been carried out during the past decade as in the post office in Great Britain. Originally established for the transmission of correspondence, in itself a work of vast proportions, Mr Fawcett recognised that he could adapt this system for a more extended usefulness, and nothing but admiration can be felt for the manner in which he accomplished his end. Perhaps the most important reform initiated by him was the carriage of parcels by post, the success of which is undoubted. Then, again, it was the late Postmaster- General who made it possible for the poor to invest their savings in consols through the medium of penny stamp slips, and some idea of the magnitude of the operations of the Post Office Savings Bank can be gathered from the fact that that institution in England and Wales holds deposits to the extent of L 39,000,000. As a matter of fact, in every branch of the service Mr Faw cett carried out many and notable re forms, all of which shewed that he was clearly alive to the increasing needs of the public. But our admiration of the energy and organising power of this administrator of what must be con sidered the largest concern in the world is increased tenfold when we remember that during the past twenty-six years of his life he was totally blind. So dire a misfortune happening at the outset of his career as the deprivation of his sight would have condemned a lesser man to a life of comparative uselessness, but Professor Fawcett triumphed over this and has earned a place in the memory of his countrymen which will not readily fade out. As we have said, Mr Fawcett has not taken a prominent part in par liamentary debate during late years; he

evidently determined to devote his at tention to the department under his control, and the success he met with amply justified that decision. Siill, his speeches were always regarded as models of close reasoning and able ex positions of facts, while his strong common sense caused him to early throw off the shackles of the philosophical-radical creed which he had imbibed from his early association with the school of John Stuart Mill. One of the greatest authorities of modern times on Political Economy, he was yet no blind votary of that sombre science, fads as the nationalisation of the land obtained no support from him. The death of Mr Fawcett, in what may be considered the full hey-day of his career, is a na tional disaster, and Mr Gladstone will find it no easy task to fill up the gap thus caused.

The Friendly Society’s gala on Monday next, promises to be a great success, pro vided the weather continues propitious. The place selected for the gathering is a paddock situated directly on the south end of the bridge, and has been kindly placed at the disposal of the Committee by the Hon John McLean, of Laghraor. A procession will leave the Oddfellows’ Ball at 11 a.m., and march to the ground under the leadership of Mr Alfred Harri son. A capital programme of sports has been arranged, ana the talented Roselle Bros, will give an open air performance, which will no doubt be an additional at traction. In the evening an entertain ment will he given in the Oddfellows’ Hall, which will consist of a number of musical and dramatic selections, by well known amateurs. Mr Makaninl will give give several of his character sketches, in cluding a stump speech, and tbe whole will conclude with a dance. A special meeting of shareholders of the Ashburton Town Hall Company was held yesterday afternoon to confirm resolutions which had been passed by a special gene ral meeting of shareholders on siOth Octo ber. There was a fair attendance, and Mr Thomas Bullock, the Chairman of the Board of Directors, presided. The re solutions were confirmed without amend ment, with the exception of the last, which read “ That the remuneration of

the liquidators be 2£ par cent,” and to this were added the words “ Upon the gross proceeds of the sale of the assets of the Company.” The annual election of Mayor of the

Borough will be held on Wednesday, 26th instant, at the Borough Council Cham bers. Nominations must be lodged with the Returning Officer, Mr C iarles Brad dell, before twelve o’clock noon on Fri day, 14',h instant.

With reference to the recent wrecks at che Islands, the barque Reconnaissance was insured for L 1,500, of which the New Zealand and Booth British hold L 250 each. The Smiling Morn was insured for L2,c00 in the South British Insurance Company ; L 1,750 was re-insured, L 250 each in New Zealand and National Com panies, the balance is re-insured by Com panies not represented in Auckland. The Hun Mr Nurse Was found yesterday in one of the Legislative Council rooms partially insensible. Dr Grace was at once sent for, and Mr N urse was removed

;o the Hospital, whefe he lies in a rather recarious condition. 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 the notices in which the press and the people of the country had expressed the merits; of H. 13., and in i very way trying to induce suffering invalids to use their stuff 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 Bitteis. All such pretended remedies or cures, no matter what their style or nanje is, and especially those with tire word “ Hop ” or “Hops” ip their name or in any wav connected with them or their name, are imitations or counterfeits. Beware of them. Touch none of thsm. Use nothing but genuine American Hop Bitters, with a bunch or cluster of green Hops on the white label, and Dr Soule’s name blown in the glass. Trust nothing else. Druggists and chemists are warned against dealing in imita tions counterfeits,

The Committee of the Ashburton Racing Club met at the Club’s room last evening. Present—Messrs Purnell (in the chair), Quill, Harrison, R. Fried lander, and Dr Ross. A letter was read from the Railway Tiaffic Manager, stating that the usual arrangements would be made for special trains and fares in con nection with the forthcoming races. !he Secretary was authorised to arrange with Messrs Hobbs and Goodwin for the use of their totalisator, and to issue the usual compli.nentary tickets It was determined o re ain ihe Ashburton Band for the two days’ races, and Mr Harrison was deputed to perfect the necessary derails. On Monday next the 10th instant, the Post Office will be closed, and no mails will be despatched after 6 a.m. The telegraph office will be open only from 7 till 8 o’clock in the evening.

The usual, monthly meeting of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Committee was held at the Council Chambers yester day afternoon. Present—Messrs Harri son (in the chair), Jackson and Larabte. A letter was read from Mr J. K. March, of Christchurch, referring to the Old Men’s Home, and stating that increased accommodation would probably bo pro vided in that institution during the recess. The usual return of patients admitted §nd discharged from the Hospital during the month of October, particulars of which have already been published, was laid on the table. It was decided to employ a man to effect certain improvements re commended by the Master. Mr A. Otr’s tender for the supply of linen to the Hos pital was accepted. Accounts amounting to L 62 17s Id having been passed for pay ment, the Committee adjourned. The Dunedin Wesleyan district meeting passed a resolution of condolence con cerning the death at Christchurch of the Rev Duller. The Rev J. S. Smalley was elected district representative. The New Zealand Shippmg Company, Limited, have received the following cable message, dated Hobart, 7th November:— “S.s. Ruapehu arrived, all well, to-day, at 9 a m., and sailed for Port Chalmers at 2 p.m.”

A fatal accident occurred on the express from Invercargill to Dunedin yesterday at Lovell’s Flat station. A Mrs Peck, with her family, was in the train, and was shifting from one carriage to another. She had a child m her arms and three others with her. As the train started she was on the carriage platform, when the jerk caused her little boy, five years old, to fall between the carriages on to the line, and ha was killed instantaneously. The body was brought on in the guard’s van.

The annual meeting of persons inte rested in the sports and races at Winslow on New Year’s Day is advertised in this issue, and will be held at the Winslow Hotel on Saturday evening next. The next sitting of the District Court will take place on Tuesday instead of Monday next. His Worship the Mayor presided at the Resident Magistrate’s Court this morning and fined a first offender for drunkenness 5s and costs with the usual alternative, and remanded a young woman charged with having no visible means of lawful support until Friday next, The usual half-yearly balance-sheets of the Ashburton County Council are pub lished in this issue. The amount of the fine inflicted in the assault case Martin v Neville has been collected from 120 subscribers of sixpence each, and handed to the defendant. We have to acknowledge the receipt of the Press Shilling Almanac for IBis, which is just to band. The publication is replete with useful information, and is fully up to the high standard of previous years.

At a meeting of the Auckland Cricket Association on Thursday night letters from Dunedin and Nelson re interprovm cial matches were considered, and it was resolved, in regard to the proposed tour nament at Christchurch at about the end of December, that the Secretary of the Auckland Cricketers’ Association write to the Canterbury and Dunedin Associations, asking what definite terms they would grant in the event of an Auckland repre sentative eleven visiting Christchurch ; and if Auckland would have a choice of dates. It was also decided co offer Nelson two-thirds of the net proceeds of an in terprovincial match with their team at Auckland about the end of this month. The usual monthly meeting of the Longbeach Road Board to have been held yesterday lapsed, owing to the unpropi tious state of the weatner, for want of a quorum, Messrs Dobson (Acting chair man), and Or. Gilmour being the only ones present. As tenders had been called for certain works, i - was decided that they should be opeued and accepted, subject to the approval of the members representing the Wards in which the work was to be done. The successful tenderers were For metalling Waterton new road, T. Kerin, at Is 2d per yard; for ford on Cowdray road, T. Kerin, L2i 15s; for cleaning out side drain on Ford’s road, H. Anderson, at 6s 6d per chain. It was also resolved to give 2d per dozen for eggs and heads of small birds, and ask ibe various schoolmasters to kindly assist in tbe matter. It was decided to call for tenders for forming part of the Poplar road between Islewurtnaud the Boundary drain, and for cleaning out side drain of Dobsou’s road. The Clerk was empowered to instruct the Board’s solicitor to take the necessary proceedings to recover the amount due from the Sialeyards Company for gravel taken out of the Tinwaid pit, the Company having refused to pay the price demanded, viz ,3d per yard. The members present then adjourned the mee ing till tbe next regular monthly meeting.

The best periodical for ladies to take monthly and from which they will receive the greatest benefit is ilop Bitters. Read.— [Advt.] to “ Buchu-PAIBA.” —Quick, complete cure, all annoying kidney, bladder, and urinary diseases. Druggists. The N.Z. Drug Co. General Agents. 2 Oh, how refreshing, palatable, and reviving is a draught of cool water, with Hop Bitters in it, to a fever jjatient. See.— [advt.]

That husband of mine is three times the man he was before he began using “ Wells Health Renewer.” Druggists. The N.Z Drug Co., General Agents. 2

Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, etc., are quickly cured by using Baxter’s *• Lung Preserver.” This old-established medicine is pleasant to the palate, and highly extolled by members of the medibal and clerical profession. Read ad vertisement.

This evening our advertising columns con tain a large price list from one of the leading drapery establishments in Christchurch, and, we are confident visitors to town will do well by giving them a call. The r stock is large and well assorted, containing all the novelties of the season and a grand assortment of general household drapery, men’s and boys’ clothing, hats, shirts, ties, and scarves. The ladies’ show room is well worth a visit, being well stocked in millinery, mantles and underclothing of a large and varied description, at prices that are bound to effect a speedy clearance. H. E May & Co., The Hall. — [Advt.] Holloway’s Pills. —The sudden changes, frequent fogs, and pervading dampness sorely impede the vital functions and conduce to ill health'. The remedy for these disasters lies in some purifying medicine, like these Pills, which is competent to grapple with the mis chief at its source, and stamp it out without fretting the nerves or weakening the system, Hollqway’s Pills extract from the blood ail ngxious matters, regulate the action of every disordered organ, stimulate the liyer and kidneys, and relax the bowels. In curing ' chest complaints these Pills are remarkable i effective, especially when aided by friction of ( the Ointment on its walls. This double treat | ment will ensure a certain, steady, and bene ficent progress, and sound health will soon be 1 re-established.—Advt, I

Mr Hobbs, of Messrs Hobbs and Good win, will visit Ashburton on Monday, for the purpose of supervising the new ar rangements now being made on the Ash burton racecourse, for the reception of the totalisator. The machine will be so placed that it may be reached either from the saddling paddock or outside the en closure.

Mr Bullook sold the privileges in con nection with the Ashburton Racing Club’s Spring Meeting and the Agricultural Show at the Arcade th s afternoon. The following were the prices realised :—Ash burton Racing Club: Gates, Mr Hicks, 1-80; No 1 publican’s booth, Mrs Woodley, L3B; No 2 publican’s booth, Mrs Woodley, LOO; luncheon booth, L 5; confectioner’s booth, Lll; right of sports, L2 10s; horse yards, L2 10s; cards, 10s per dozen; total, L 269. Agricultural Show No 1 publican’s booth, Mrs Butler, LIO; No 2 publican’s booth, Mrs Butler, L2O: confectioner’s booth No 1, Mr Davidson, L 9 10$; con fectioner's booth, No 2, Mr Davidson,

LIO; right of sports, Mr Alexander, L 4 15s; total, L 54 ss. The local industries of Ashburton are grow ing apace. A visit to the principal workshops in this town will convince any of our readers that there is still a splendid future before us if we only patronise those of our enterprising townsmen who are determined to do a legiti mate business with small profits. In Burnett street the workshops of Messrs Meech and Co. present a busy appearance, and having im proved machinery are able to turn out an ex cellent display of household furnishings equal to any in Canterbury. We anticipate a great demand ana a satisfactory profit for the manu facturers in return. In Kast street Messrs M. and Co. have also opened a show room, where is to be seen some very fine furniture suitable to all classes, and we believe at prices that muse command a ready sale. Our advice is inspect Meech and Co.’s stock for house fur nishings.

METEOROLOGICAL READINGS.

The following are the meteorological readings at Alford Station for the week ending Friday, November 7th, 1884;

NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY

fflY TELEOttAPH.] Dunedin, To-day. The National Insurance Company’s report shows the receipts for the year, including L 9.481 from the previous balance, were L 234.959 and the expendi ture L217,61*. Of the balance there is declared an interim dividend at the rate of 20 per cent., absorbing L 5,000, to the payment of- the guaranteed interest on new capital L 3,325, to the payment of further dividend of 5 per cent for the half year on L 98,000 of capital, jL4,902 ; and to carry forward L4/211. Provision is made fur L 21,455 unadjusted losses and ascertained liabilities at the closing of the books The amount required to re-insure current risks is L 74,166, Jess that already appropriated, L 53,715. The balance L 20,451 is transferred from the reserve fund.

COUNIY COUNCIL ELECTION.

The following nominations were received to-day : Ashburton. Thomas Taylor Joseph Megson I. R. 0. 0. Graham On the nominations being announced Mr I. R. 0. C. Graham formally retired from the contest, and the Returning Officer, Mr Charles draddell, declared Messrs Taylor and Megson duly elected as Councillors for the ensuing three years. Mount Hutt. Julian Jackson Mr Jackson being the only candidate nominated, the Jiseputy Returning officer (Mr Martin) declared him duly elected. Upper Ashburton. Hugo Friedlander Donald McLean. There being more than one candidate for this riding, the Deputy Returning Officer (Mr Davidson) announced that a poll would bo taken on Monday, the 17th inst. Rakaia. E. 13. Coster There was no excitement over the nomination. Mr Coster was the only candidate nominated, it being the general wish of the district that this member be returned. The other nominations were not to hand at the time of onr going to press.

CORRESPONDENCE.

vVe do not hold ourselves responsible for th opinions expressed by our correspondents.

THE EARLY CLOSING MOVEMENT

To the Editor. Si a, Your correspondent writing under the «om de plume “ 15 per cent redaction” need not plume himself upon having concealed his identity, as from cer tain phrases he makes use of it is pretty plain who the inspired writer is. it is an easy matter for one in his position to counsel his less fortunate brethren to be content with their lot, whatever that,lot may be. I venture, however, to assert that if those who are endeavoring to re sist the attempt wnich is being male to lengthen their.hours of labor were in his position they would be mure than con tent with both his hours and remumera tion, and 1 think such a letter comes with a very bad grace from one who only works eight months a year, live hours per day, five days a week, and has eight pounds pay. Talk of a reduction of 15 per cent. Sir, I think- a reduction of 30 per cent could be made from that amount, and still i f would be dear at the price. JVJLore uver, I should have thought the gentleman referred to bad had enough of letter writing to satisfy his craving in that direc tion for the natural term of his life. But now for this particular letter, which I suppose is the beginning of another series. He commences by saying he is not opposed to the shortening of any man’s hours of labor. He shows bis inconsistency, how ever, by refusing to sign the requisition from the Early Closing Association, pray ing that their hours be not lengthened, and he admits it to be quite a legitimate means to use to go from house to house and ask the housewives to do their shopping early in order to make late hours not only unprofitable but an actual loss to the shopkeepers; He then goes on to say that because certain merchants keep late hours certain others I find it necessary to do the same in self defence, and hence the whole hive of shopkeeping industry began to hum about early closing. 1 think, Sir, it was high lime to begin to hum when the employees were told very plainly that unless those who were keeping open late could be in duced (not dictated to, as your correspon dent asserts) to close at 6 p.m. during the week, the whole of those who now close at that hour would be compelled to keep open at least two hours later every day, which would mean, if carried into'effect, an additional twelve hours per week extra i labor and no extra pay to nearly 100 men and women. iNow, Sir, I think he would be a very dense man indpe.d who could nut see that; it would even be a very simple sum for an urchin in the First Standard, and consequently not a very difficult problem for my learned friend. As to the reduction in prices these late

hours shopkeepers are supposed to hare made, I sh ould hare thought that if the reductions are so startling and so real, it would be quite unnecessary to keep open so much later than the other stores to adrertise that fact. But the question of reduction in prices has nothing whatever to do with the Early Closing Association. Their sole aim is to frustrate any attempt to lengthen their hours, and they say to the public buy from whatever store you please, but do not shop after 6 p.'m. In conclusion, I beg to assure '* 15 Per Cent Reduc ion ” that the Early Closing Asso ciation are using every legitimate means to carry their point, and I fail to see where he gets his absurd notion of boy cotting from, as that is no part of the Early Closing Association’s programme. I am, etc., A Mrmbbr of the A. E C. A.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Friday, November 7. The Council met at 230 p.m. - reports Certain reports of the Native Affairs. Committee aud the Joint Library Com mittee were ordered to be printed. BILLS. The Native Lands Alienation Restric tion Bill was considered in Committee, and ordered to be reported. The Rail way Authorisation Bill was read a second time. EVENING SITTING. SPECIAL POWERS BILL. The Special Powers and Contracts Bill was considered in Committee, amended, read a third time and passed. bills. The Native Lands Alienation Bill and the Railways Authorisation Bill were re ported from Committee, read a third time and passed. The amendments made by the House of Representatives in the Sheep BUI were agreed to. WESTLAND EDUCATION. The Hon Mr Reynolds moved that the amendments made by the House on the Westland Education Districts BiU be agreed vo. The Hon Captain Fraser moved, as an amendment—“ j hat the Council insist on their amendments, but yield to the extent that two Commissioners instead of one should be appointed to administer educa tional affairs in Westland ; one for the Hokitika district, the other far the Grey district.”—Carried on the voices, and managers were appointed to draw up rea sons. Subsequently a message was received from the House intimating they had ap pointed managers to aonfer with the re presentatives of the Council relative to the Westland Educational District >UI, 11 a m. on Saturday was agreed upon for the conference to take place. The Council adjourned at 11.25 p.m. till 2.30 next day. [by telegraph.] Saturday, November Bth. The Legislative Council met at 12 80. WESTLAND EDUCATION CONFERENCE. The conference of members from both Houses on the Westland Education Bill agreed to the following:—(1) That the two districts be subdivided as in the Bill passed by toe House, (2) That a Board of seven members be appointed for the Westland district, three of them to be ap pointed by the Governor. (3) By that Commissioner or Commissioners to be ap pointed as the Board of the Grey Educa tion District. (4) That the Act only re main in force except as to clause 12, until the end of next session of Parliament. The report was adopted. NATIVE LANDS. In the amendments in the Native Land Alienation Restriction Bill, with which tbe House disagreed, the CeuncU resolved not to insist on them. OREYMOCTH HABBOB BOARD BILL. The Greymouth Harbor Board Bill No. 2, passed through all its stages. The Council adjourned at 1.40 till 5.30. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Friday, November 7.

The House met at 2.30 p.m. QUESTIONS.

Replying to questions, Ministers said:— That the vacancy of Under-Secretary to the Law and Justice Department would be dealt with when the organisation of the Civil service was completed.— That the Minister for Lands would cause a descrip tion of all Crown Lands offered for sale in the Middle Island to be advertised in the same manner as lands within the Auckland Land District —New Zealand Gazette (So 115, page 1498, 23rd October, 1884.—That the question' of the Govern ment appointing a Minister or Ministers of the native race, as authorised by the existing law, was now under the consid eration of the Government.—That the Government was not answerable by law for the cutting and trimming of live fences along railway lines and reserves, so as to prevent the same damaging the \ neighboring lands.—That the Government did not intend taking any steps to relieve the districts of Napier, Canterbury and Otago of such portion of Sheep Rate as is not required to pay for the administration of the .. heap Act in those districts. They must at present administer the law as .it now stands. —That it was the intention of the Minister of Public Works to give fair and reasonable effect to a resolution of this House of the 9th September last, re specting the holidays of railway employees. The railway employees would not receive a holiday on the Prince of Wales’ Birth day, as many of them were required on that day for the accommodation of the public, —That the Government could not under take to do anything in the matter of equalising the distribution of charitable aid during the present year, but it would receive every consideration when time allowed.—That a vote had been passed the previous day, which would be suffi cient for the purchase of native lands till next session.—That arrangements were being made to have an alternative tele graph line constructed between Auckland and the South, so as to obviate the delay and annoyance that frequently occur through the interruption of communica tion.

SECOND HEADINGS. The second reading of the Animals Pro tection Act 1880 Amendment Bill was agreed to. The second reading of the Sheep Act 1878 Amendment Bill, was passed with out amendment, was read a third time and passed. sheep Aor. The House went into Committee on the Sheep Act, 1880, Amendment Bill, which was reported with verbal amendment, read a third time, and passed. SALMON AND XROCT ACT. The Hen Mr 4 Sxoux moved the second reading of the Salmon and Trout Act, 1867, Amendment Bill.—Agreed to. The House went into Committee on the Bill, which was reported without amendment, read a third time, and passed. WELLINGTON COLLEGE RESERVE?. .The House went into Committee on the Wellington College Reserves Confirmation Bill, which was reported, read a third time, and passed. FXSHKKIKS CONSERVATION. .The second reading of the Fisheries Conservation Bill was agreed to, and the House went into Committee on the Bill. EYKNINC SI i INC. The House resumed at 7 30. p.tn.

Several amendments on the Fisheries Conservation Bill were lest, and after a lengthy discussion the remaining clans* g were passed without amendment, and the Bill was reported with amendments, read a third time and passed. BITER BOARDS BILL. This Bill was further considered in Committee. In clause 88, power of Board to levy rates, a motion to strike out the words “ make and levy general rates,” witha ‘ view of inserting the words “by special order direct general rates and levied,” was agreed to. In clause 111, relating to borrowing powers, a motion that a majority of per* sons entitled to vote shall decide, of two-thirds, was agreed-to. * The remaining clauses passed with ver bal amendments, and the Biill was re ported, read a third time, and passed.. 6REYMOUTE HARBOR BOARD. Sir J olios Vogel moved the Introduc tion of the Oreymenth Harbor Board Bill, Wo 2. *a The Bill was read a second time, mitted, read a third time sn^ WATS AMD KBAHS. - The House went into Committee of Ways and Means. The reaolutlons from V the Committee of Supply were agreed to. bulb. I The Appropriation Bill was Introduced and read a first time. ' The Immigration and Public Worka Bill was introduced aud read a second time. " ; The House went into Committee on - the Appropriation Bill and Public Works and Immigration Bill, which passed without amendments, were reported, and ordered’ to be read a third time next day. * 1 i The Hon Mr Stout 'moved that the House disagree with the amendments ’ made by the Legislative Council in the Native Land Alienation Restriction BUL . The amendments were to theefEact that J the Government should deal with the * native lands, subject to the consent of the * Native Committees. , On the Hon Mr Stout’s motion, a con ference was appointed to. draw up reasons 3 for disagreeing with the amendmeuta. H« then moved that the resolution of the conference be agreed to, which elicited a long discussion, after which Mr ; Siour moved the adjournment of the House till B next day; The House rose at 1.6 a.m.

CABLE NEWS.

•LATEST FROM JEUROPE. fEEUTEB’B IBIEOBAMB—OOPTBI6HT.I Shipping. - - LohdoK, Not. 6. Arrived—Ship Brodrlck Bay, fraitn Lyttelton, July 29th. Monetary and Commercial. Consols have further fallen and are now quoted at roofg. New Zealand securities remain at the following fqu* tations;—Five per cent 10-40 Loan, 104 ; Five per cent 1889 Loan, 103 ex div; Four and a half per cent. 1879-1904 Loan, 104#Four per cent Inscribed Stock, 101#. The total reserve in the Bank of England in notes, and bullion is L 9,500,000, being L 600,000 less than the reserve of last Thursday. The proportion of reserve to liabilities has fallen during the week from 36 per cent to 34 per cent The Bank rate of discount has been raised to s per cent, and the market rate !sas advanced to 4per cent. The market for colonial produce is without quot able change. : The Franchise Bill. Londok, Kbv. 7- In the House of Commons last: night the Franchise Bill came up for consid eration, and the second reading of the measure was moved by Mr Gladstone. France and China. It is currently stated here that direct negotiations for the settlement of affairs in the East have again been com menced by the French and Chinese Governments. The rumors that the British Government offered to mediate between France and China proved to be correct, and an official announce ment to that effect was made yesterday. The New President. In its issue this morning the Daily limes publishes a telegram from a cor respondent at Washington announcing the election of Grover Cleveland to the Presidency of the United States. The Cholera. P. 4 bis, Nov. 6. ■' Some cases of cholera occurred here, and the outbreak caused considerable alarm. [Received Nov. 8, 12.43 p.m.] Arrival of the iorangi. London, Nov. 7. Arrived at Plymouth —Steamship Aorangi from Lyttelton, Sept. 27. The Plague in Paris. Paris, Nov. 7. Twenty cases of cholera, thirteen of which proved fatal, have occurred in this city since Wednesday- last; - Strin gent precautions have been adopted'by the authorities to prevent the spread of the disease. Beport Confirmed. . Wasbimotom,-Nov. 7. General Grover Cleveland, Demo cratic candidate, has been elected Prfi- * sident of the United States.

a AUSTRALIAN. t (rEOTBB’s TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT.) Smallpox. Melbourne, Yesterday, P One of the smallpox patients at the > sanitorium died from disease to-day. The Markets. * Sydney, Yesterday. New Zealand wheat remains at 32a j New Zealand oats has fallen to 3s; maize has advanced to 5s 8d - per bushel. Sugar Company’s No.'t pieces, per ton, L3l. A Wreck. Brisbane, Yesterday News has reached here that the barque Bannockburn, bound from Auckland to Normanton, has gone ashore on the Northern coast, but it is expected she will be got off, and the captain refuses to abandon her. Arrival of the Bnapehu. Hobabt, Yesterday. Arrived—Steamship Ruapehu, from Plymouth, September. 27th. The Bis hop of Wellington and Mrs Hadficld are among the passengers. The Annexation Contributions. The Legislative Assembly this after noon refused to sanction the payment of a proportionate double contribution now required by the Imperial Govern ment for the annexation of New Guineas. Payment of Members. Adelaide, Yesterday. In the Legislative ’Assembly this afternoon a Bill providing for the pay ment qf members was thrown out [Received Nov. 8, 12.46 p.mj L Declined. Tp-day.. All the colonies except Victoria have Reclined to double the ‘ proposed con? tributions for the New Guinea Govern ment Victoria, moreover, is disin? dined to agree to the same without in formation from Lor4 Derby,

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1884.



Date Min. Max. Observations. Nov. I 40. 112. Fine ?2 37- 120. Fine 3 39- 97- Fine a 4 37- ”3- Fine S 47* 94- Rain (23m in 8 hours 6 49. 50. 66. Ram (.95) 7 68. Rain



Wanted. Eoselle Bros—Fete Gfoouads WANTED— A strong Lad who cm milk cows and make himself 6 generally useful. Apply office of this ( paper. 11 2065 1 WANTED Known Andrew Orb is selling 100 ostrich flats (all colors) at 4s 6d, worth 15* 6d each ; 153 dozen laocs at 6d per yard, worth la ; white calico at 3s 6d per dozen ; 8 dozen sun 1 hats at la each ; boots at half price- WANTED Known Whiie crystal Sugar, 3£d ; Kerosene, 7s 3d a tin; 501 b Fiour, 4s 9d ; Oysters, 6d ; Salmon, 8d; Biscuits. 3£d ; a good family tea, Is 6d. J. McGregor, Tancred street. WANTED Known —H, U. Seders’ is the Cheapest House in town for First-class Drapery and Millinery. Every thing marked with a small profit. Sealy’s Buildings, East street, WANTED Known—A, Orr is selling for cash at the following reduced prices ; —Tea, rare value, per box 14* 6J ; tea, per lb la 3d, extra quality ; L.B. sugar, per lb 3d ; currants, per lb s£d ; raisins, per lb 6d ; tapioca, per lb 3d, fine white ; sago, pjr lb 3d ; sperms, per lb 7d; sauce, per bottle Gd ; rice, best Japan, 3d. J 11 2066 WANTED Known—That Fbiedlander Bros, have on sale all requisites for the shearing season. Sheep shears (the favorite brands. Nos. 38AS, 75, lIA, Etc.), Turkey Oilstones, Lamp Black, Raddle, Boiled Oil, Woolsacks. WANTED KNOWN— Robert Elston, Bill Poster, Theatpioal 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 Known—That I have opened & Coal Yard in East street, opposite Messrs Jones and Bradshaw’s . Corn and Chaff Store, where orders may be left, also at my residence, Hampstead, j as lam now prepared to supply a first r class Coal at most reasonable prices. ; Charles Brown. 8 1555 WJ" ANTED Known—Boots ! Boots 1 VV That Hayes and Co. are Clearing a few desperate lines of Boots, etc., to 5 wit, Ladies’ Leather, 4s 6d; Men’s Shooters, Pegged, 10*; Men’s Elastic sides, 9a, and a lot of odd lines that must be cleared at once. 7 1272 I% It TAN TED Known—That Jones and VV Bradshaw, next Mr Lancaster’s butchers shop, East street, are now offer ing Pig Feed, Chick Wheat, Horae Feed, etc., etc., etc., cheaper and of a better class than any other in the tjwn. All goods delivered free of charge in town. 5 worth knowing.—F. F. , CLAYTuN, Practical Tailor, pro fessed Goat and Habic Maker, is next Jones and Bradshaw’s, Hast street. F. F. O. is too well known as a master of his profession to need further comment. One trial will prove it Gentlemen’s own ma terial made up ; repairs and alterations carefully attended to. 10 1952



Leap for Life—Monday nest 1 t and of loveliness, Containing TEST YIEWS of N«w Zealand Scenery, consisting of Beau tiful Lakes, Magnificent Mountains, and Superb Scenery in various parts, making a handsome present for friends at Home H. M Jones. R OTHBRHAM WATCHES From £5 10s. AtCHMAKERS V. fjf: /DH GJH~GH.



WALTHAM AM3RICAN OHRIBTMAS AND NEW YEARS CAKDS! For Bending Home to your Friends. A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT, With Colored Views of New Zealand Scenery:—Lytelton Harbor, Timarn Breakwater, Ocean Beach (Dune din), Port Chalmers and Otago Heads, Mount Cook, Milford Sound, and others. Also * Views in the North Island. Home Mail closes Saturday, Nov. Bih. Andrewes Bros., Booksellers, Stationers, &0., BAST STREET, SOUTH, Ashburton. OddfeUows* Hall, Monday night mHE MUTUAL ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF VICTORIA (LIMITED) Head Office : 77, Collins street west, Melbourne. FOR LIFE ASSURANCE AND ENDOWMENTS. Policy-holders Divide Profits, Head Office for Middle Island, New Zealand r COLONIAL BANK BUILDINGS, Dunedin.



Directors—Hon William Bayles (Mel bourne), Hon W. H. Reynolds, M.L. C., chairman; John M. Ritchie, Esq., J.P. ; John Roberts, Esq., J.P. WILLIAM WILLS, Resident Secretary. CHRISTCHURCH DISTRICT aGENCY Cits' Chambers, Heeefobd street, (Opposite Bank of New Zealand). W. H. BROWNE, District Agent. Local Agent, Geo. F. Henry, BAKER’S BUILDINGS, Havelock street, Abhburton. 10 1926 HAVING procured the moat suitable appliances for carrying out Funerals IN TOWN OR COUNTRY, The Undersigned beg to notify that | they are prepared to supply EVERY REQUISITE in a style hitherto UNSURPASSED IN ASHBURTON, AT THE r . MOST REASONABLE TERMS. 3. Meech & Co. All persons in want of really GOOD AND SERVICEABLE FURNITURE Suitable to the most limited incomes, or Those in good positions cannot do better than inspect J. M. & Co.’s stock before going elsewhere, as they intend CLEARING THE WHOLE of it at once REGARDLESS OP COST, to make room for NEW SHIPMENTS of Eng lish an American FURNITURE j shortly to arrive. j Houses .supplied with every require-! jnent of household use. *** Venetian Blinds, etc. | J. IfEpOH & CO., Ashburton. {EAST STREET, next Diinant and Coe, end BURNET i' STREET.



Special Advertisements. CHEAP STATIONERY FOR THE PEOPLE. Superfine note paper, 5s per ream Cream laid envelopes, 6a per 1' OJ Foolscap (unequalled value), Is per quire CHEAP BOOKS. Standard works by various authors. CHRISTMAS CARDS. Beautifully Colored N ew Zealand Scenery From 3d and upwards. TOYS, FANCY GOODS, <&c.. In great variety from Id and upwards. R. Bevan, BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, Eto., (Next shop to Quill’s Hotel).



Special Advertisements. NEW TWEEDS ! SUMMER SUITS. Perfect Fit NEW f WE EDS! SUMMER SUITS. Guaranteed in the latest or any style that may be required. Craighead & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, WE have much pleasure in announcing to our friends and patrons, and all who may feel interested in the general ogress of our times that we have just coived a splendid assortment of Tweeds, Coatings, Serges, etc., etc., of the best paality and latest designs—suitable for the season we are now entering. All Goods Supplied at LOWEST CASH PRICES. CRAIGHEAD & CO., Tancred street, Ashburton. REDUCTIONS. REDUCTIONS. The Undersigned have For Sale at Reduced Prices : Timber. Timber. Timber. Coal. Coal. Coal. Firewood. Firewood. Firewood. Stakes. Stakes. Stakes. Posts. Posts. Posts. Hurdles. Hurdles. Hurdles. Inspection invited. MACPHERSON, FILMER AND CO. (late A. Hayes), TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS, East street. W. H. C.'LLINS, Manager, Ashburton. XT EW BOOKS ! NEW BOOKS 1 ! i>[EW BOOKS! and CHRISTMAS CARDS Now in. Popular Encyclopedia (14 vols); Colo nies and Dependencies, by T, S. Cotton ; Local Government, by M. D. Chalmers ; treasury of Sciences, biographical, Wora ahop Appliances, Systematic Mineralogy, Electricity and Magnetism, Strength o: Material; Vanity Fair, by Thaokery ; The Newcomes ; English Men of Letters— Bacon, Oowper, Die Kens, Defoe ; Journal of the Plague Year, Plays from Molidre, The Prince Micharelli ; Pedigree of Man, by Hoeckel; India, the Law and the People, by Caird ; filbert on Banking ; The Assommoir, by Emile Zola ; Medi eval History, by Chambers; Cassell’s Family Magazine, Irish Pleasantry and Fun, English Scenery (6 vols), Countries of the World (G vols), Feoples of the World (4 vols), All Round the World (2 vols), The Book of Health, Family Phy sician ; Animal Life, by Wright; The Technical Educator, Popular Educator, Men of the Time, Family Herald (half year vol), How the Poor Live. Thomas F. Farley, BOOKSELLER, ASHBURTON.



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



DAVIS’S Cheap Clearing Sale NOW ON. £ s. d. Bedroom furnished complete for 6 6 0 Chest of 5 drawers, for ... 2 0 0 Suites in Leather, for 14 0 0 Suites in Bair, for ... ... 14 0 0 Every other article equally cheap. Must he Sold to make room for our CONSTANT MANUFACTURE OF FURNITURE of all kinds. W. DAVIS, . Cabinet-maker and Upholsterer, EAST STREET SOUT . Ashburton 9 1729



A. Tapper, Timber, iron and coal MERCHANT, And Buildera’ Ironmonger, Next Bank New Zealand, East street, and Railway Siding, opposite. Buy your Timber at FIRST COST, direct from my SOUTHLAND MILLS, and forwarded to any railway station. Agent for Lysaoht’s “ORB” brand Galvanised Iron. Shipment now lauding ex COKOMXNDEL. Can supply superior NEWCASTLE COALS at lowest rates. Compare these with any sold in Ashburton as Old Lamb ton. Agent Equitable Insurance Association of New Zealand. H. W. BARRETT, 8 1587 Manager. 43 pH s fA Fancy and hois ; bry COUNTER. Four • Button - Length Suede Gloves, Is lid ; Six do, 2s lid ; Ten-Button do, 3s 3d. A beautiful assortment of Jersey Silk, Lisle and Taffeta Gloves; also the new Elbow Glove, Gauntlet Kid, Dogskin and Housemaids’ Gloves, Is 2d. India Muslin, 7Jd ; Scarf Net, all colors, IJd; Children’s Sox, 44d; Linen Buttons, Id per card ; Dress Steels, 6|d set; Tailor's Thread, 3d reel; China Tape, 4d£ doz. MANCHESTER COUNTER. d <« PH <( s (a pd Handsome Lace Curtains,3s lid; Pampadour Prints, dark colors, 4|d ; Ginghams, 6|d ; Galatea Snipes, s|d ; Crewdson’s No. 2 White Calico, 4s Hd doz; Horrook’s, 3s lid,; Heavy Grey Twill Calico, 4£i ; Grey Twill Sheeting, 9|d; Harvard Shirting, 4|d ; The New Unshrinkable Saxony Shirting, B|d, worth is; Welsh Flannel, B|d ; Saxony Welsh, Cotton Diaper, 7£d ; Slate Selisia, 4£d ; Forfar, strong, for aprons, 6£d ; Honeycomb Quilts, only 4s lid; Brown Holland, 4Jd. CLOTHING ROOM. d u pH Hi a s D Men’s Tweed Trousers, 5s lid, 7s” Hd, 9s Gd, 10s 6d ; Men’s Trousers and Vest, Ca fid, 9a lid, 12a Gd, 15a ; Men’s Tweed Coats, 5a lid, 9» Gd, 12a Gd, 15a ; Boys' Tunic Suits, 5a lid, 6a 1 d, 8a lid, 10s GJ. Men’s, Boys’ and Youths’ Kaiapoi Clothing. Men’s Harvard Shirt?, la Gd, Is lid, 2s Gd, 2s lid; Men’s White Shirts, 2a lid, 4s lid, 4s lid, 5a lid ; Men’s Hard and Soft Hats, Is lid, 2a lid, 3a lid, 4a lid. Sox, Ties, Collars, Scarves Braces, etc. 43 pH <! s (A a. TAILORING DEPARTMENT. In response to hundreds of en quiries for a good pair of Trousers and suits made to order at a rea sonable price, we have at last de termined to supply the long felt want. We guarantee satisfaction and a Perfect Fit. H. E. May & Co/s CASH SYSTEM Is now acknowledged to be far the beat both for buyer and seller.



1884. Victoria House. 1885. gPEIHG AND SUMMER SEASON. Prints, Dress Stuffs, Oostumfs, Trimmings, Fancy Tie?, Hosiery, Millinery, Men’s, Boys’, and Youths’ Clothing, Shirts (assorted), Hats, Ac., Ac., Of newest designs, super-excellent makes, and durability, selected and offered for the especial purpose of well and worthily recommending Victoria House as pre-eminent for variety, quality, liberality, and incomparable value. Ladies’, Men’s, and Children’s BOOTS, &c., at “ c ill again ” prices. Patterns of Roslyn, Moageil, and Kaiapoi TWE'ri.DS received weekly, from which Men’s Youths’, and Boys’ Garments are promptly made to measure, lit, finish, and fashion perfect. Charges strictly reasonable. Dimant and Coe. Ready-Money Drapers, clothiers, Ac, East and Taacred ttreats, in premises lately occupied by Orr and Co,