SHIPPING.

POET OP LYTTELTON. Sailed. Ykstkrdat. 2Uer, schooner, for Foxton. George Thoruion, brigantine, for Syd ney. - TELEGRAMS. ; ..... ' Auckland, Yesterday. Campbell, for Grey mouth. Ghboirs, lor Noumea via Mercury Ray; Annabel, for Sydney Via Mongooui. Wem.ini.t n, Yoat'rday. Arrived—t-Waihuta, fiom the South; St.' Saida, from Qreymouth. Bailed—British King and Mawhera, for Lyttelton; Waihora, for Sydney via Auck land and East Coast. s Timabd, Yesterday. Sailed Koranui, for I ytielton and North; Taiaroa, for Dunedin. Dunkdin, Yesterday. Arrived Hauroto, from North; Wanaka, from North. Sailed—Wanganui, for Hokitika; Ora waiti, for Wellington.

DAILY MEMORANDA.

;> AUCTION SALE-. May 24. Mr Thos, Bullock, at the Arcade, Burnett street—Town Ptbperties and Sundries - Messrs Matson, Cox and Co., at Tatter saU’s—Live and Dead Stock Tuesday, May 20. ICstaen, Cox and Co., at the Ashburton • Baleyarda—Stock. . •' MEETIKJGS. AMUSEMENTS, Etc. ttOttrftas 2o Town Hall—Comic Operetta Company, at , .8 p.m. , • - ; Monday, May 26. 7 EllfGiT.—Anniversary Tea Meeting in St Stephen’s Schoolroom, at 6 p.m. Odihtril, At 'Borough Council Chambers, at 7.30. • 'Baxoel)ay, May 31. Town Hall—Catholic Church Bazaar v**! U 1 Friday, Junk 6. ' Ashburton County Council—At Council ■. Chambers, ll a. m. Saturday, Jusb 7 WakaiOii Board, at. Road Board office, Moore street, at 10.30 a.m.

TRAVELLERS’ GUIDE.

' TraihsLeave Ashburton for Chbist . . CHURCH and intermediate stations at ?. 10 *.m., 10.66 a.m., and (Express) 5.37 p.m. . Trains Lbav* Ashburton for Timaro and South, at 6.80 a.m., 10.25 a.jn. >*v (Sip»esa),h°nd 445 p. in. —the latter pro ceeding no farther than Timaru. Trains Abrivb ■at - Ashburton ♦rom Christchurch at 10 16 a. m. (Express), 436p:mG%nd 7-16 p. m. Tf uns Arrive at Ashburton from - J ; £djAbu and South at 10.40 a.m.,'5.27 p.m. (Express), and 8 p.m.

NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.

“ni' Advertisements for The Ashburton Guardian must be sent in not later than 8 p.m., with the number of insertion, written plainly oh the copy, otherwise they will be inserted until counter manded, and charged accordingly. Re place Advertisements must be supplied Ytfced*F previous; tb that? on which they are to be inserted. V, Special notice! can be received up to 3.30 p.m., but will be charged double .rates. 1 All. notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths must be accompanied by the sig flf sender;' as* a guarant ee_of good faith. ’ ?' All advertisements and businoi s letters Jo ha addressed Thr Manager ; literary -i aeraniunications should be addressed to The Editor.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit SATURDAY, MAY 17, 1884. Mr Wright’s Resignation.

The announcement that Mr E. G. Wright, the member for Ashburton, had forwarded his resignation to the Speaker will have been received with equal surprise and regret. It was only the other day that he was taking the most prominent part, as indeed he was always ready to do in any question affecting the interests of Canterbury, in the agitation caused by the Govern ment’s action in raising the grain tariff, and certainly no one expected at that time that he would resign his place in the Legislature. Still, we may rest assured that this step, greatly as it is to be deplored, was not taken without careful consideration, although the de cision has naturally come upon the electors as a surprise. As to the regret which will be-felt, that goes without saying, for even those who are opposed to Mr Wright’s political views must confess that his absence from Parlia ment next session will be a loss, not only to the district he has so ably re presented, but also to the colony as a whole. For the reason that has led to his resignation, namely the breaking down of his health, the member for Ashburton may rely upon receiv ing the most sincere sympathy. Only those who have gone through it can realise the mental and physical strain, a session of the New Zealand Parliament entails upon a conscientious representative. The hours of sitting at certain periods are far longer than in most assemblies of a similar kind in other parts of the world, while the foul air which pervades the Houses of Par liament is in itself sufficient to sow the seeds of disease in any but the strongest constitutions, Mr Wright is the last man in the world to shirk a duty he has imposed upon himself, and we are certain that nothing less than an abso lute conviction that the state of his health will not permit him to undertake the labor incident to what promises to be an unusually busy session would have impelled him to resign. As it is we can but ho£e that his retirement from politics is only temporary, and that a rest from work will lead to his complete restoration. The colony can boajst of so few representatives with the clear head and sound practical sense characteristic of Mr Wright, that it is hot too much to say his permanent secession from Parliament would be a national disaster.

Looking back on his Parliamentary career, it may be truly asserted that few members can honestly put forward so worthy a, record of good services rendered as can Mr Wright. His name has been intimately associated with this district for many years, and whether in the House, the County Council, or other local government bodies with which from time to time he has been connected, he has always watched over the interests of his con stituents with a keen and jealous care. Indeed, there is not a single work in the County in which Mr Wright has not proved himself the moving spirit. The system of water-races, of which we are justly proud, was largely due to his advocacy and energy, the planta tions that have been of so much bene fit to the plains, and the amendments of the Counties Act, enabling Councils to deal with the important question of river protective works, without incur ring needless expense, are a few out of the many instances that might be given of the good work done for the benefit of this part of the colony by the mem ber for Ashburton. The farmers of Canterbury, too, owe Mr Wright a deep debt of gratitude for his success ful efforts in obtaining a reduction of the railway grail tariff, and there can be little doubt that had he retained his seat he would have put forth his utmost strength to compel the Government to take off the iniquitous class tax they have laid upon the settlers of this island. Loyalty to his constituents has ever been a distinguishing feature of Mr Wright’s political creed—not the lip loyalty which comes from the mouth outwards, but that higher and better kind that prevented him from making rash promises to everybody who might ask his assistance. Any griev ance that was presented to him was always sure to receive his careful con sideration, and if it commended itself to his judgment, but not otherwise, he would do his best to have it redressed. The unlimited promise-maker can easily find a road to cheap popularity, and the conscientiousness of the mem ber for Ashburton formed a striking con trast to the conduct of some of his fellow representatives, who are ready to give their support to any scheme, however absurd it may be, so long as they can catch a few more votes. The very quality we have referred to may hav? lost Mr Wright some friends in certain parts of the district, but he has never acted in such a way as to forfeit the respect and esteem of those whose good opinion is worth having. It is not only, however, as a local representative that the presence of the member for Ashburton will be missed from the House. Although he was a supporter of the present Go

vernment, he had never shown himself a slave to party. No matter what Ministry was in power, whenever a job was attempted no keener or more unre lenting critic was to be found in Par liament than Mr Wjright. For ex ample, he opposed tooth and nail the wasteful expenditure of public funds in Taranaki, the construction of the New Plymouth breakwater and the forming of lines of railway in the neighbor hood of Wellington, which never will pay. That he has had to endure mis representation and abuse is only a natural consequence to every man who holds a prominent position in politics. As Hamlet says, Be thou as chaste as ice, as pure as snow. Thou shall not escape calumny.i Mr Wright has lived too long not to have realised the truth of the adage that says that he who plays at bowls must expect rubbers, and although he mustof necessity have looked with contempt upon the tactics employed by unscrupu lous political enemies to blacken his character, he can afford to despise them. He has at any rate the consola tion of knowing that by far the largest majority of the inhabitants of this dis trict will receive the news of his resig nation with unfeigned sorrow, knowing as they do that it will be a long time before they will obtain the services of one who will represent the constituency so ably,, and whose high character commanded the respect of the House, and gave him very great influence with whatever party might be in power.

The funeral of the late Mr Boyle takes place to-morrow at three p.ra.. Saturday next being the anniversary of Her Majesty’s Birthday, the Post office will be closed. Mails for the United Kingdom, etc., via San Francisco, will close at Ashburton on Friday next at 5 p.m., Saturday being a postal holiday. ✓At the R.M, Court yesterday, after we went to press, the case of Friedlander Bros v Kelly was decided. Mr Purnell appeared for the plaintiffs, and the defen dant was unrepresented by counsel. The claim was for L 25 and arose out of a grain transaction; There was virtually no defence. His Worship gave judg ment for the amount sued for and coats. Considerable anxiety was felt last night concerning the safety of a little child, about four years of age, which had strayed from its home iu Burnett street before dark. The neighbors made a vigorous search in the immediate vicinity and the adjoining streets without avail. Later on in the evening, however, the litt’e wanderer was “ run to earth ” at Lucas’ boarding house, whither it had been taken by some kindly disposed per son (who had found it near the railway line) for safe custody. - In Mrs Lucas’ maternal hands the youngster made itself remarkably comfortable, and it was a great relief to the anxious parents when the lost one was found in such kind quarters. A cricket match, Publicans v. Brewers, takes place on the New Ground on May 26th. Mr Meadows will captain the Publicans, and Mr Markham thp Brewers. A meeting ot the Wakanui Schpo) Com.; mitteo was held on Thursday last, when the following members were present: Messrs J. Kilgour (Chairman), T, ‘Walsh, John Bennett, W. J. Wilson, P. Mad den, and D. Johnstone. After reading the correspondence, the Chairman stated that he had procured a supply of coals and firewood for both the Main and Side Schools, and the salaries had been paid to the different teachers as they became due. On account of the master and mis tress having to attend at the Supreme Court sittings in Christchurch to give evidence, the Main School had been closed for over a fortnight. As autho rised by the Board, the job of’putting in a culvert and clearing the ditch at the Side School had been let to Mr Walsh, the cost being L 3. In accordance with a resolution passed at last meeting of the Committee, the report of the committee appointed to in vestigate the complaints rn ide by Mr Brown had been forwarded to the Board of Education, and that body had replied that the explanations were quite satisfac tory. The main schoolroomjjhad been let to Mr Ivess since last meeting, for the purpose of holding a public meeting. The action of the chairman was approved of by the Committee. In answer to a letter re ceived from the Board, asking to be fur nished with the probable cost of a gym nastic appa r atus, it was resolved to leave the matter in the hands of the Chairman, with power to act, Mrs William Brown had written in reference to her son being sent away from school, and it was decided to inform her that the Committee had in vestigated the charges in the case of R. H. Bennett, and had come to the conclusion that Mr Cooksou had done his best to keep order and discipline in the school, and they considered it their duty to protect the master from hostile charges. No objection would be made to the boy being re-admitted to the school if he were obedient. It was resolved to forward Mr Cookson’s communication re bonus to Itho Board, for the purpose of ascertaining if the amount paid to the master was in accordance with the Board’s regulation. It was also resolved to ask the Board to forward a set of the Marl borough arithmetical tests for the use of the school. Mr Brown’s letter re the burying of a horse in the school grounds was ordered to be laid on the table. Mr W. J. Steward, M H R., forwarded a copy of a Bill amending the Education Act be intended to bring forwa-d next session, asking the opinion of the Com mittee. The following resolution was agreed to:—“That the Committee are perfectly satisfied with the working of the Education Act of 1877, and they are of opinion that the amendment indicated by Mr Steward’s Bill is not desirable ” Messrs Madden, Walsh and the Chairman were appointed to act in reference to the appointment of a teacher for the Side school. It was resolved that Mr Fowler bo asked to pay the costs incurred by the Committee in b.prying one of his horses which died in the school grounds. The Committee then adjourned. Musical. Viola, Guitar, Banjo, Flutes Piccolos, Mouth Organs, Accordians, etc,, to day.—H. J. Weeks. Robust and blooming health in Hop Bitters, and no family can afford to be without them. Read.— [Ad vt.] 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 vtlue. 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, 8., and in every way trying to induce suHering invalids to u-e their stuff instead, expecting to make money on the credit and good name of H. 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 ■■ ucli pre'ended 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 f r their name, are imitations or counterfeits. Beware of them. Touch none of them. I Use nothing but genuine American Hop Bitters, with a bunch or cluster of green Hops on the while label, and Dr Soule’s name blown in the glass. Trust nothing else. Druggists ami chemists are warned against dealing in imita tions or counterfeits.

Some little difficulty occurred in con nection with the first meeting in bank ruptcy before the Official Assignee and his deputy in the Southland district yes terday. The debtor was Henry Pinkiert, who lost heavily in sawmill speculation.. The public took some interest in the pro ceedings, which were expected to be lively, there being many contending in terests. Before proceeding the Deputy- Asaignee < intimated that the meeting wou'd beprivate, and asked the public to withdraw. One of them, however, quoted Judge Harvey as an authority for saying the proceedings were open to the public, and as those present declined to move the Court did,, adjourning to the office of the Deputy-Assignee. The only resolution passed was to ask the Inspector of the Bank of Australasia to agree to an offer of 10s in the pound, which is likely to b« made. The bankrupt’s statement was— Assets, L 8,507 ; liabilities, L 1.0,464. The Deputy-Assignee's statement showed assets, L 7,142 ; liabilities, L 10,474; de ficiei c/, L 3.332. O’Donnell, the footballer, slipped through the fingers of his creditors after being brought back. It is stated that he was arrested by the bailiff of the Resident Magistrate’s Court and brought to Inver cargill on Thursday evening. The Resi dent Magistrate, Mr McCulloch, was in his room about 8 p.m., when the bailiff brought O’Donnell in and left him, but none of hia creditors were present, and, after a short interval, O’Donnell followed the bailiff and regained his liberty. It is said that the Magistrate made no remarks to him. O’Donnell went to a station on the outskirts of the town yesterday morn ing, and made a fresh departure for Syd ney. 1 here is some talk of issuing an other warrant to bring him back again. O’Donnell was a teacher in a school here, and had previously held a similar position in Christchurch, and before that is alleged to have been In the police. There is a strong feeling at Invercargill that the Rugby Union should take action by way of appointing a substitute for him in the Sydney team. The Nelson Colonist’s correspondent, writing from Colling weed, says that that district was on Wednesday last visited by the severest wind and rain storm experi enced there for some years past. A large building near the wharf, owned by W. E. Reilly, was damaged. Reilly is a consider able loser.

People at Reef ton are considering the possibility of an early election. Already two candidates are spoken of as likely to contest the district. These are Messrs W. McLean and Richard Reeves- The latter announces his intention of contesting the seat against all comers. The Aorangi, which loaves Port Chal mers on Sunday, will take 2,000 frozen sheep. The Otago Medical Association have received a reply to the petition for the commutation of the sentence, on Dr Parry, convicted of manslaughter at Kai tangata. The reply is that the Governor sees ? no sufficient grounds to justify him in complying with the prayer of the peti tioners. The Otago Early History Society was finally formed last night, and a constitu tion adopted. Mr James Macandrew, M. H.R., was elected President and Dr Hocken, Vice-President. The young woman Stratford, who was raising at Balmont on Thursday, was found in the bush yesterday afternoon by Constable McKay. She was in a state of perfect nudity and covered with mud. The girl previously had bean for two ya*rs an inmate of the Wellington Lunatic Asylum. The inquiry into the foundering of the steamer Kangaroo, off Capa Campbell, was continued yesterday before Mr Ward, Collector of Customs, and Captains Horne and Grant After the conclusion of Captain Dyball’s evidence the inquiry was adjourned to enable the lighthouse keeper at Cape Campbell to be present. Mr Thorne has taken action against the Government Insurance Department, claim ing L 5,000 damages for alleged breach of contract, Mr B. Shaw has been retained for the plaintiff, Messrs Buckley, Stafford ana Pitzherbert, and Mr B. Stout for the defence. Gorged Livers, Bilious conditions, consti pation, piles, dyspepsia, headache, cured by “ Wells’ May Apple Pills.” $d and Is boxes at druggists. The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. 2 Holloway’s Pills,—Health or Wealth,— No sane person would hesitate an instant in the choice between these two conditions. Now is the season to secure the former either by restoring or confirming it. These Pills ex pel all impurities from the system which fogs, foul vapours, and variable temperatures in gender during winter ; this medi:ine also acts most wholesomely upon the skin by disgorging the liver of its accumulated bile, ?nd by ex citing the kidneys to more energaic action; ncreases the appetite for food and strengthens the digestive process. The stomach and liver, which most disorders originate, are fully under the central of these regenerative Pills, whifck act very kindly yet most efficiently on the tcndcrest bowels.—[Advt.]

“ German Syrup.” —No other medicine in the world was eyer given such a test of its curative qualities as Boschee’s German Syrup. In three years twß million four hundred thou sand small bottles of this medicine were dis tributed free »f by Druggists in the United States of America to those afflicted with Consumption, Asthma, Croup, severe Coughs, Pneumonia and other diseases of the throat and lungs, giving the afflicted undeniable proof that German Syrup will cure them. The re sult has been that Druggists in every town and village in civilised countries are recommending it to their customers. Go to your Druggist and ask what they know about it. Sample Bottles 6d. Regular size 3s. 6d. Three doses will relieve any case.—-[Ad vt,]

LONGBEACH ROAD BOARD.

The ordinary monthly meeting of this Board took pltce on Wednesday, 14th init. Present—Messrs J. Grigg, E. H. Dobson, I. R. C. 0. Graham. This be ing the first meeting after the annual elec tion, the clerk was voted to the ohair.^ The Ohairman read communications from the Returning Officer, which stated that Mr I. R. C. 0. Graham had been o'oeted for No 1 Ward, and Mr Geo. Qil mour for No 2 Wkrd. He then enumer ated the members composing the Board, and informed them that they woqld have to appoint no of their number chairman for the ensuing year. It was proposed and carried that M r Grigg be chairman, and that the meetings be held on the first Friday in every month at 1.30 p-m. MINUTES. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. correspondence From C. H. Dowd ing, apologising for his absence from the mee'ing. From C. H. Dowding, calling the Board’s attention to the Coldstream cut ling, and suggesting that it be reduced, a'so directing the Board’s attention to the ford on the Coldstream road, where the Council’s water-race crosses, and that unless somethin.; is done at once the' water will be again flowing down the road, also two other places just above the ford where the oveiflow fronp the water-races s making , the road impassably. Re solved—“ That the Council be informed of the matter complained of, asking.!jinn to have it attended t> at oncs, pointing out that complaints were made to the Council on the same subject last year.” With regard to the cutting, Mr Dowding to be informed that the vsyd at present has no funds to its credit. From the County Council, enclosing solicitor's opinion with regard to taking drain through Modes’ land, stating that the necessary title should be given. It was resolved—“ That Mr Moses be informed that the Board will proceed * Ufa

the work of making drain, etc, when he gives a title to the land." From the same, informing the Board that the rqad from Winslow to Bangitata has been proclaimed a main road. From the same, stating that the present leases x>f the Waterton and Hinds pounds would shortly fall due, and asking the Board to recommend persons as pound keepers. It was resolved—“ That the present peundkeeper be recommended - for the Waterton pound, and that W. T. Norrish he recommended for the Hinds pound." From the same, stating that tenders had been invited for cleaning out the Wheat stone drain.

From ratepayers, asking the Board to take into consideration the present almost impassable state of Ford’s read, especially that portion between the Boundary rosd and Stalker’s.—Consideration was deferred, till next meeting. From S. Chapman, bringing under the notice of the Board the bad state of the road between Willo shy and Ford’s road, and stating it was impassable for children attending school—Consideration deferred till next meeting. From C. Sargisscn, stating a ford was necessary across the Longbeach read, opr posito the creek in his lower paddock. The Surveyor was instructed to report at next meeting.

From the Chairman of the public meet ing at Methven, enclosing the resolutions on the local government question, and asking the Board’s consideration of the same.

From the Chairman Wakanui Road Board enclosing resolutions passed at pub lic meeting iu his district with regard to same, and seating the ratepayers were desirous of petitioning for the abolition of the Council Considerable discussion ensued bn the subject, after which it was unanimously resolved—“ That this Board having placed befo e it several resolutions passed by public meetings of ratepayers, held at Methven, Seafield, etc., with reference to local government, .and taking into con sideration the constitution of the present County Council, apd the expenditure of the same, as shown by the last annual statement, is of opinion that it is unde sirable to retain the County Council in its present form, unless the expenditure is very materially lessened." surveyor's report. The Surveyor’s report was read as fol lows; — I. Surveyor’s Road : As instructed at last meeting we are having the bridges on this road repaired. It was considered that the one near est the Hinds should have concrete abutments; on inspection we find it would not answer, as such a quantity of water overflows from the Hinds and finds its way across and over the road at this part; the probability would be that it would ; scour away the concrete and thereby do considerable damage. We are therefore putting in piles, which will not be affected by scour so much as concrete would. We are making this bridge 18ft wide. The other bridge or culvert is not capable of carry* ing the water that comes that way, so we have thought it advisable to use the old stuff that will come from the other bridge and widen this one. We think it best in the interests of the Board to make a good job in this way, as it is a constant expense repairing ihem after every flood as they are now.—2. Ashton Road: The contractor has completed the ford opposite Mr Taylor’s, and also made footbridge over ford near the school as authorised to be done.—3. Johnson Street, Tinwald; The contractor has completed the formation of this street.—4. Ford’s Road: As this road, owing to the heavy carting that has been on it lately, has become almost impassable through the deep rats that have been made, we have had some of the worst rats filled in, as they were in fact dan gerous to traffic.— s- Wheatstone Road : The hand-rails of bridges on this road have been replaced. As there were some nasty holes in places along this road we have had them filled in.—6. Osborne's Road: Part of the bridge on this road being broken, we have had same re paired.—7. Waterton New Road : Part of this load, between the Waterton Hotel and Mr Donaldson’s we should say. would be tbe better for some attention before the winter sets in. We might suggest that the member representing the Ward, and the Sur veyor inspect it with power to call for tenders for next meeting.—B. Islewerth Road : The contract >r has completed the work necessary on the road. He has also made two extra fords that were required, and takes up the cul vert on the Beach road, near Lowcliff home stead, and made a ford in lieu thereof.—Great South Road ; The planking on a bridge on this road is becoming very rotten. We have had it temporarily mended by substituting a new plank for one already gone, and await your instructions to have the whole re»decked. —lO. Boundary Road { As directed at last meeting, we have inspected this road from Willowby to the Hinds. What it actually wants is another coat of metal for some dis tance. This could be got from the side drains, but as we are aware there are no funds at pie sent available, we would suggest that some 20 or 30 loads of gravel be put on to fill the worst rats and holes on the read.—ll. Great South Roid : The cutting leading into the Hinds having been washed away, and the ford being in a bad state; we have had the same repaired. Olausefl.—Left in the hands of the member for No 1 Ward and Surveyor to see into the matter, with power to act. The remainder of the report was adopted. graham’s road. Mr Graham requested that the Surveyor be empowered to have 200 yards of metal put in the worst holes on Graham’s road —Granted. « TEKDEtS. The following tenders were accepted H. Hmper, L 8 16s for me king ford, Ter race road ; Moses and Reid, Ll2 for ford, 12s per chain for drain at Waterton. ADVERTISING. It was resolved to advertise alternately in each paper everjr three months about. ACCOUNTS The usual monthly accounts were passed, and the Board adjourned.

PATTI IN TRISCO.

Referring to Patti’s visit to ’Frisco, “ Silver Pen ” writes The great Opera House newly decorated for this auspicious occasion, was crowded from end to end, the corridors —where nothing could be seen, only the voice? heard—full also. The prices wore 1.1, 16s, 12s, and Bs, for standing room ; but ere she sang the ex citement had become a panic; people paid L 4 for a place in the line, and then failed to get a scat; others paid LlO for a single seat,- and had to stand. The day orevious to the sale of tickets a crowd of people were seen at nigh fall, armed with camp-stools, bottles of whisky, and lunch baskets, who took their stand opposite the box office. Tfya line inepea ed, and verged off into another street, tyhile aeveral of these lines had drawn themselves out before morning, most of the men being he speculators ; but, so adverse are the ways of the human race, that in the morning those who, by standing all night, thought they were right in front of the box offi:e found themselves yards behind when day dawned. Even then there were scarcely any tickets to be had, the plan being evidently to sail the tickets by other means ; so that when, after selling perhaps one hundred tickets, the office was suddenly closed, the rage of the multitude knew no bounds. HfThey I say the management, being at an expense of L2,4Q0 per night, could do nothing else but tell outs’de, as the prices asked would have left them losers. It is a shamefurpro<;eeding, aqd ruinous to the character of Oolqnel Mapleson, who, how ever careij for nothing but gating his money. Tickets are now selling /or LlO a seat, and the boxes, announced for sale at H2, ate sub rpsa, bringing L6O each ; so that few bat the rich hare a chan«e of hearing the singing-bird/ I closed my gossip a - * hour before the opera; and now let mo tall you of the great event. At four o’clock yesterday the crowd began to gather round the Opera Hous >, and at seven the carriages began to muster in force. It was terrific.

The ladies in full , dress were torn to pieces, and many had to go home in ion-, ' sequence. Women were lifted through the crowd, and the mob surged with each vehement impetuosity that the ticket* holders were pushed _ , through - without even present ini their tickets. The police were there in force, but no power could quell the, excitement or prevent the rush. People bolding tickets at an cnormoua price were compelled to ge away, there being no room in the corridors, whfehnre numerous. Nearly three thousand; people were packed like sardines, in defiance of the Fire Ordinance Law, which only per mits two thousand two hundred to enter the Opera House. The Child of Police and Oolonel Mapleson, the manager, had a hot dispute, resulting in a thmt to sail upon the Colonel for breaking the law. Meanwhile the people strove forftheir seats, many finding that bo|UB tiokets had be 3n issued at enormous prices, the con pons not being the same number ap the original Thus many were left to stand coupons in hand. When at last the boose was seated the effect was sublime. The “ rank and fashion,” as the papers’ have it, were in force—the rich storekeepers and Jews having no rank at all, between you and me. Nevertheless, with their velvet and diamonds, they make a fine show before the footlights, for the 1 four tiers were crammed full, and as many thousands stood oat In the rain, helpless and Beatless. When Patti appeared, the audience rose, and the wildest excitement prevailed. The ladies waved their hand kerchiefs, eta, and the shout went up like thunder. To describe the diva’s singing is impossible. Imagine a bird ■ trilling and warbling in ecstasy, aud you i hear Patti, the divinest singer on earth ■ to.-dsy._

THE POISONING CASE.

[TOOK OUR OWN CORRSSrOHDEKT.J [BT tklxgkapk. ] -■ Raxaia, To-day. An inquest on the body of* Thomas Fahey took place to-day, before Dr Tre vor. Mr Branson watched the proceed ings on behalf of Fahey’s brother, and Mr Parnell on behalf of Mann. ; Mr Gordon Holmes was ohpsen foreman of the jury. After the jury had been sworn the coroner directed Mhnn 'to be oalled,''i^rd'' l l3iere being no appearance ha issued a warrant to compel his attendance. - - . J. Lampard, one of the sufferers, was the first witness. . He said the party pro ceeded to Mann’s farm on Wednesday evening, and before starting pn a shooting excursion Mann supplied them with abottla of whiskey to take, requesting them to giro his son (one of the party) none, balding too young, about eleven. They had the driak as already reported. ... A message was sent to Maun, and he appsaredrery much agitated, but did hot some to the sufferers. Witness was the least affected by the poison. Mann has no Mhm of smell The previous evening ha offered ’hla ' visi tors kerosene in place of whiskey.

SPORTING.

PLXJMPTON PARK RAPES. The following are the handicaps for the Plumpton Park races, to take place on May 26th : : Flying Handicap. st lb at lb Whitbaoh ... 9 7 Gold Coast... 7IS Pilgrimage Shuffle the ' (late Jack) 9 5 Brogue ... i 3 Handicap Tmb Teot.\ Major ... scr Warrior ... 26see Miriam ... scr Duchess ... 4Sieo Ciara ... scr Maggie ... 45seo Charlie ... ISsec Dolly ... 46*ee J mmy ... 15aeo Norice «, ,Asseo Kate ... 15sec Novor-miad- Fotmosa ... 25sec her ... SOseo Spot ... 25sec Gog .. ... 60aeo Minnie ... 25seo . Acceptances close at 8 p.m..‘ Thursday. May 22nd. V * \ WANGANUI J.O. MEETING. The following acceptances have- : been received for the Queen’s Birthday Meet* ing■' ' r Wangandi Steeplechase Handicap— Clarence, Black Doctor, Billy-go-by-’em, Mount, Scrutineer, Parnell. Southern Chief. The following entries hare also been receired;— ; r . Ladies’ Bracelet Mark, Opinion, Patent Safety, Grey Douglas, Fisherman, Soudan, Brad laugh, Home Rale, The Master, The Demon. • Oband Stand Handicap Clarence, Mount, Billj-yo-by-’em, Parnell Maiden Steeplechase The Droid, Black Doctor,; Denbigh, Abolition, Home Rule, The Masher, Southern Chief, Par nell.

CRICKET.

THE AUSTRALIANS INENOLANU. [sXUTKK’S IELSORAIfS—COPTJIIOJJO'. 1 London, May 15. The cricket match, AuatnliamTiam v. Eleven of Oxford University, commenced at Oxford to-day. The weather ,w«e eold and inclement, and the wicket wearsome* what bumpy. The visitors went in tint, and wire all disposed of for . 148, the highest Iscorera being Banner man. c 32,,, Midwinter, c 20, and Blackham, b 73. The bowling of the Home team was dead on the wicket, and their {fielding was ex cellent, some splendid catches being made. / The Home team then commenced, and when the stumps were drawn for the day they had scored 106 for the loss of fear wickets, O’Brien, not out 30, and Brain, not out 61.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

Irbutbr’s tnuRAMs-^FiiftaftT.] Tho Oriental Bank. London, Map 15. In the Bankruptcy division of the Supreme Court of Judicature, an order was granted to-day,.for the compulsory winding up of the affairs of the Oriental Bank Corporation. The Malte. The homeward mails per the, Orienk steamship Chimborazo, from Sfferootfme April sth, were ?ia to-day; . -V-. Monetary and €tonnwicWL , ■The total reserve m the Bank of England in notes and: bullion is Li 5,100,000, being L 100,006 less than the reserve on last Thursday. _ The - proportion of reserve to liabilities re mains at 48 per cent The bank rate of discount is per cent r The market rate has advanced to xf§. Con sols have advanced to rot New Zealand securities remain at the-follow ing quotations:—Five per cent' 10-40 Loan, 104; Five per cent 1880" Loan, ipiyit Four and a, half cent; f 879-1904 Loan, xpiU ’, Four per cent. Inscribed Stock, xoq%i The markets for colonial brpadstufls and tallow are unchanged. For Australian hides the demand is limited,-and prices are ssd to Ad per lb lower. The wool Sales. At to-day’s wool sale rr,sop bales were offered. The market continues firm. The total quantity offered since the opening of the series is 161,600 bales; 13,350 bales have been with drawn.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, MAY 17, 1884.



V.. 8 N U I H B * ROTHERHAM’S ENGLISH LEVERS r,A from £5 10s. Genuine Waltham Levers', from £3 10a All watches guaranteed two years. Special attention to repairs, which are guaranteed twelve months. G. ADAMS & CO, Pricttoal fJnglUh Watotimakers, 246 High street, Christchurch, a*,, .Opposite City Hotel. 5 9i9 NBSBfcJ. A. Persson - CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER & SHOP-FITTER, Waxakui Road .(near Post Office), Begs, to, thank his ciatompts for past favors and to announce that he is now prepared to execute orders for all classes of suites of furniture in tapestry, repp, velvet,-leather anAhorse hair, and to suit •very one! Furniture upholstered and polluted. Mattresses te-mada and car- P®*? re-laid. People from the country will do well to pay J. A. P.’fl establiah- pufcohaising elsewhere. All work entrusted to him will be faith • folly carried out, and his prices will defy competition. , s {■■ ' S Ageilt for , ..Walter Gee's Venetian Blinds ' }:, 3. BL MaMfield, Monumental Mason funerals conducted on REASONS LB TEEMS. 'A.*** A p APOLOGY. We promised some time ago to supplj Jti (mplio with full particulars of our new •dtaw wwrinier goods; but since a closer examination has been made, we find the varietyao:maoh greater than we antici pated that with the limited space at bur command-xach a course would be im- I ractioablo. We may, however, state that #•— * - ! OUK SUPPLY CP ; r . | FANCY COATINGS ; ' : AND i TWEEDS ' • : From tfe Home Markets • ,s.*f ;-i ~SU MASSES ; I Anything Wb H .ve • • - • Hitherto .-Received, : - * * J&fciepcojifages Cqloißal.jManufaotnra?, 'and assist in keeping Colonial wealth within the colony at far as that can be done by the efforts of a single firm, .we have received a fine selection of TWEELS from Kaiapoi and Oamaru ; also a splen did assortment of MO GIEL TWEEDS, manufactured only for the bespoke trade. As these goods have been awarded highest honors at the Sydney and Melbourne Ex hibitions, they require no further rtcom mendation at our hands. • The success which we have already achieved in Ashburton, and the reputation wit now enjoy lot accurately fitting the human figure, will be a sufficient guaran tee that hxviiß, Fix, and other essentials «» always be relied on. ICHEAD A£JD CO.. OLiOT H fERS, < ■’ “ Ashburton.



Wanted WANTED— Tenders' for Digging about 3,000 holes 4ft square and Ift deep. Ground has been ploughed the depth.— K F. VV bight, Mount Somers. B 925 f I'TENTH Anniversary Star of the East Lodge, No. 62. VX7ANTED —Boy to milk and make *» himself useful. Apply J. H. Bathe, Maronan, Hinds. 5 921 WANTED— Tenders to Peed off 140 acres Turnips Particulars apply, John Doyle, Upper Rangitata. 5 788 \\l ANTED, immediately Every one V\ to read Hates and Co.’s adver tisement. 4 748 'TICKETS, la Gd, may be had every -1 where. WTANTED— Every one that was untuc- VV cessful in Hates and Co ’s art union to read advertisement. 4 749 rT\HTC Anniversary Tea Meeting will be •| held in the Church of England Schoolroom on Monday, May 26th. ANTED to purchase Good Lard in any quanti y ; also, Sound, Small Pickling Onions. Apply, J 4. E. Pothtz, Novelty Emporium and Provision Store. 5 758 fJIEA on the Table at 6 p. m. ANTED Known. That Hbnbt Jambs has commenced business in East street (next Jones And Bradshaw’s) as Fruiterer and Greengrocer. Home cured Bacon and Lard for sale. 5 t»49 WANTED Known—Best Rice, 3d ; \ Sago, 4d ; Tapioca, 6d ; Flemington Cheese, 6d per lb.—J. McGbeoob, Tan cred Street, opposite the Arcade. 4 640 MaY 26, Temperance cheer at the Church of England School. WANTED Known—The cheapest house in town to buy Millinery, Dolmans, Jackets, Dress Stuffs, etc., is H. 0., Segers’a, Scaly’s buildings, East street. First-class goods marked with, a small profit. New goods now open. 2 234 MAY 28, the oldest Lodge in Ashbur ton will eat, drink and be merry. WANTED KNOWN— Robert Elston, Bill Poster, Theatrical Agent, etc., Town Hall, Ashburton. Theatrical companies and others visiting Ashburton should . communicate with the Above. Orders by post or telegram promptly attended to. 760 c GOOD Tea at the Good Templar enter tainment. WANTED Known—For sale cheap, a Three and Four-Roomed House, Half Acre of Land ; two frontages, situated on East Balt, near Wakanui road. Terms easy. Also, 5 Acres in English grass, with county water race through it. Apply W. C. Davis, next Oddfellows’ Hall, Ashburton. 5 765 G u O D SONGS ■ Good Readings. Good Speakers. rxTANTED Known—That Jones and VV Bradshaw, next Mr Lancaster’s utchers shop, East street, are now offer iig Pig Feed, Chick Wheat, Horse Feed, to., etc., etc,, cheaper and of a better lass than any other in the tjwn. All oods delivered free of charge in town. V WANTED —The public who are in want of Boots to inspect our win dow befdre purchasing elsewhere. As far as style and cheapness we are determined not to be excelled. Boots, for everyone, and at any price.., Large stock of women’s best prunellas from 7s 6d ; men’s half sole and heeling, 4s 6d ; womens do, 3s 6d ; girl’s do* 2s 6d. Nokes, Leicester Boot Warehouse, Burnett street. 12 1107



VETERINARY SHOEING FORGE. ANTED Known— W. T. Kingston (late with J. R. Steel, Blacksmith) begs to announce to the public of Ash burton' and surrounding district that he has commenced business in a new shop erected on the Wakanui road, next 0. Ray, Engineer; Millwright, etc. (nearly opposite Central Hotel), and trusts to re ceive a fair share of public .patronage. All shoeing done in his usual style, and guaranteed the best workmanship. Re pairs neatly executed. Estimates given for builders’ ironwork. 3 552 Special Advertisements. Stationery, Account Books, Presents, &c. COMMERCIAL H, M. JOVSS, East Street. II 123



Roberts, paxton & co, ARE CASH PURCHASERS OF WHEAT BEANS 1 BARLEY PE 4.S OATS COCKSFOOT AND RYE GRASS SEED. They supply farmers with the best quality Large Cornsacks, at the lowest market rates, and will make liberal Cash Advances against Grain placed in their hands. for shipment to London or else where. ROBERTS, PAXTON & Co. Late P. Cunningham and Co’s offices, Corner of Manchester and Lichfield Sts.. Christchurch. 3 523 Meech and Co. DO not, as a rule, care to • blow about the Excellence of their Goods, but when they find that they can offer induce ments which no other house in Ashburton can possibly do, they feel justified in rushing into print to let the general public know that they will be studying their own interests by purchasing from the makers. MEECH AND CO., CABINET MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, UNDERTAKERS, &0., &c., Ac., BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. Being supplied with the latest improved Machinery, they are able to turn out Fur niture, &c., in all the newest designs, and at prices which defy competition. Farmers and others wishing to make their homes comfortable should pay this Firm a visit, add they' will find that MEECH AND CO. can supply -every Household requisite at prices which, to meet the times, will really surprise then). Brackets and all other Kinds of Catting done for the trade. 2 376



Special Advertisement gTATIONBRY. Commercial, Plain, and Fancy. ACCOUNT BOOKS PRIZE BOOKS SCHOOL BOOKS & REQUISITES (Sch«el|Ooramittees aupplied) TOYS & FANCY GOODS. Andrewes Bros., Booksbuilrs, Station kbs, &c., ASHBURTON. MPORTANT, The undersigned is now landing PRIME NEWCASTLE COAL for household purposes. (Also on hand, BEST NATIVE COAL AND BLACK PINE FIREWOOD. Building Timber at Prices to suit the Times. ‘ ALPHEUS HAYES, , Co ad and Timber Merchant. WILLIAM COLLINS, Manager.



INTENDING PURCHASERS OF CLOTHING FOR THB SPRING AND SUMMER SEASON Should visit the NEW ZEALAND Clothing: Factory’s BRANCH, Where they can select from the "LARGEST VARIETY OF FASHION ABLE GARMENTS, Manafactured from sound and reliable New Zealand Tweeds, The well-known reputation enjoyed bj the Firm of Selling a GENUINE ARTICLE AT WHOLESALE PRICE. Has resulted in an increase of Business during the past season, ann they can new boast of having Twenxt-oNb Retail Branches in New Zealand, thus enabling them to increase the Factory produce, economising both material and labor, ann ensuring to their patrons a further benefit in the shape of a still Lower Ratr of Wholesale Price SHIRTS, UNDERCLOTHING, HATS & CAPS, PORTMANTEAUS, And every requisite at Wholesale Price. Ashburton Branch : EAST STREET. GRAIN SEASON ISB4. mHE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND X MERCANTILE AGENCY COM PANT (LIMITED). Capital £3,000,000. Reserve Fund £210,000. RAKAIA, CHERTSEY, AND METHYBN AGENCIES. Mr 0. W. TURNER, the Company’s Local Agent, will be in regular attend ance at CHERTSEY: ON TUESDAYS, from 11 a.m. till 2 p.m. METHVEN: ON THURSDAYS, from 12 till 4 p.m. RAKAIA: At all, times during the week. , Every information as ta Opst and Arrangements for SHIPPING GRAl can be obtained on application te C. W. Turner, AGENT, 2 368 Rakaia, Ohertsey, and Methven.



YOU WANT GOOD AND STRONG FURNITURE, CHEAP FURNITURE AND RED DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. jTjIYKRY article Sold at Christchurch JLi Pkioes and .uranteed best ef ■material and workmanship, FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY POKWIBHBD OTICE TO FARMERS The Undersigned are CASH PUR CHASERS of Wheat, Oats, Barley, Peas, Beans, Rye-grass, Cocksfoot, Butter, Cheese and Potatoes at HIGHEST MAR KET RATES. , Liberal Cash Advances made on Grain sent'in for Storage at oar Brick Granary at Addington, where, .if necessary, ar rangements can be made for Classing, Cleaning and Grading all descriptions of Cereals at moderate rates. The machine in use for this purpose was specially se lected by Mr George G. Stead during his recent visit to Europe, and we can with the utmost confidence recommend this Grader, being similar to the one in use by the New Zealand Grain Agency Com pany, Limited. To those who .are de sirous of shipping to the European and Continental. Markets on their own account, our charges *nd arrangements will com pare favorably with any other agents in Canterbury. No Commission or Interest charged on advances against shipments. Prompt and original account sales ren dered. WOOD, SINCLAIR & 00., Millers and Grain Export Merchants, j, «nt for Ashburton— GO TO DAVIS'S 3 340 F.JFER^IMAN.



Special Adyertismcnt. TO THE ELECTORS OF ASHBURTON, Gentlemen, —I have to-day forwarded to Sir G. Maurice O’Rorke the resigna tion of my seat in the General Assembly as your representative. For some time past I have struggled to overcome the necessity for this step, but constitutional ailments of long standing warn me that, in justice to myself and family, I have no alternative. You will, I know, acquit me of any charge of trifling with my duties as your representative. Indeed, it is only a keen appreciation of the kindness and con sideration which I have at all times ex perienced at your hands, that has in duced roe to withhold my resignation to this late period, in the vain hope that I should bo able to attend to your interests during the approaching session. With much regret that I am thus com pelled to resign my trust. I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Your most obedient servant, EDWARD G. WRIGHT. Windermere, 16th May, 1884. 5 950