COMMERCIAL.

Ashburton Guardian Office. Thursday afternoon. The following is the Christchurch Com Ex change report or the week ending Friday, the IZth inst; The grain market for the past week has been steady. Any prime lines of wintre wheat meet with ready saleat quotations Whole duck wheat has also had a better en quiry* .The same remark applies to bright oats, while discolored and inferio lines are difficult to quit. The barley market is still extremely dull, the o ly enquiry being for sec md quality for shipping- The same activity as reported last week still exists for clean rye-crass from formets, but cocksfoot has only an < ccasional enquiry at current rates, Prussian blue peas still engage attention, while feed sorts are moving away slowly. Beans, although ex tremely good samples are offering, do not com mand a very high price, and are only being quitted with difficulty. The bulk of the pota toes, are now in pit, and sellers do not appear .nvm.K to sell at the reduced quotations, but late advices from Sydney do not point to any better prices for some time to come. Quota tions are as follows .-—Wheat: Milling (winter sorts), 2s qd to 2s rod; Tuscan, 2s 8d to 2s qd; second quality, 2s 2d to 2s fid; whole chick wheal, 2s, f.o.b,—Oats: Milling and bright sort feed, is qd to is lod; slightly discolored short feed, is yd to is 8d ; inferior and long discolored, is Sd to is yd, f.o.b.— Barley: Prime malting, 3s 6d to 3s qd; second quality, 2s qd to 3s 3d; feed. Is qd to 2S. Christchurch. —Beans, 2s fid—Peas (feed) 2s 6<L —Prussian blues, 3s 6d, f.o.b.—Rye-Grass; Machine dressed, 4s to 4s 6d; clean farmers lines, 3s to 3s fid; inferior and dir:y, 2s 3d to as fid; cocksfoot, bright, 3>£d; discolored, 2d to i%i, f.0.b., Lyttelton.—Potatoes; Derwent, 32s fid, at country stations.—Butter: q>£d to IO fid for really prime; second quality, yd to Sd ; pastry, 40, Christchurch. —Cheese ; Loaf shape, $d to SJ£d; large size, 3%d to 4#d, Christchurch. .

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES. Saturday, June 13. Mr T. Bullock, at the Arcade, Barnett street —Lire and Dead Stock Mr Alfred Harrison, at his Salerooms — Piano and Sundries Tuesday, Jims 16 Messrs Matson, Cox and O)., at the Tinwald Saleyards—Stock MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, Etc. Friday, Junk 12 St Stephen’s Schoolroom —Concert, at 8 Town Hall—W. Norton’s Merrymakers, at 8 o’clock Wednesday, June 17 Orange Hail—Star of the East, I. 0.G.T., meeting at 8 o’clock Oddfellows’ Hall—Mr Wright’s Address to the Electors Monday, June 22 Arcade Chambers—Star of Ashburton, U.A.0.D., at 8 o’clock Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers, at 7.30 Friday, July 3 Ashburton County .Council—At Council Chambers, 11a.m. Lonbgeach Road Board at Road Board Office.

Saturday, July 4 A’akanui Road Board, at Road Board office, Moore street, at 10.30 a.m

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 1885 The N.Z. Protection Association.

At a time when this colony is menaced by the scourge of Protection, when politicians of great natural ability and extended experience either cannot or will not recognise the advantages of Free Trade, it would ill become us to disregard the gravity of the situation, or to treat with levity the arguments of those influential gentlemen who pro pose to build up our manufactures by the aid of our Customs tariff. But we have no hesitation or compunction in admitting that we have been vastly amused and not a little relieved by the perusal of a letter addressed by the New Zealand Protection Association to Mr D. Reese, the radical member for Stanmore. We have been amused by the lidiculous inconsistencies and effrontery of the effusion, and relieved to find that the promulgation of the fallacies it advocates have been com mitted to such incapable hands. If Protection were supported by no more subtle arguments than those advanced by the New Zealand Protection Asso ciation, we should feel much less appre hension for the future of New Zealand; we should have no fear that a policy alone enunciated by a body so selfish, and so ignorant of the first principles of political economy, would ever attract a large body of our electors. But, un fortunately, the cause of Protection has been espoused by far weightier advo cates, gentlemen whose ability and dis crimination on other subjects have fairly won for them a foremost place in the ranks of our legislators. “No country,” they say, “ can resist or com pete with the manufacturing power of England without Protection. The iron industry of France could not exist if unprotected. America is in the same position, and without Pro tection would have to return to agriculture only. An agricultural nation must be poor. Mechanical arts, adding a hundredfold to the power of man, make wealth. Spain and Italy are instances of the miserable condi tion of nations which depend on agri culture. Not only poverty of wealth, but also poverty of intellect arises from devotion to agriculture; a fertile soil merely increases these evils, as it leads to an undue increase of popula tion. It is the duty of Government to make laws to restrain the selfishness of mankind for the protection of the weak, in order that all may prosper.” Such are the arguments employed by many of our educated and thoughtful colon ists, and, old and threadbare as the arguments are, they are incomparably less illogical than the tenets of the Protection Association. “ We can prove,” writes the Secretary of the As sociation in addressing Mr Reese, “ that in nearly every instance where there has been a duty levied on ar ticles that are manufactured in the colony, the competition between our own and the foreign manufacturer has become so keen that it has been the means of reducing the price of the goods below what they were before the duty was put on; therefore the con sumers do not have to pay more, as you would lead them to believe, but get their goods cheaper in nearly every instance.” It is a pity that the proof in support of this extraordinary con tention was not made public with the assertion, but we have before noticed that Protectionists prefer tirade and inuendo to logical advocacy or impar tial examination. We must confess, however, that we are curious to learn by what beneficent instincts the policy of Protection is inspired if the effect of that policy is to reduce the price of manufactured products; but we think the Association itself can scarcely credit this theory, for it affiras “ that a protective duty does not prevent any portion of the community from invest ing their capital in manufacturing. When a few manufacturers have be come rich by a protective duty there will be plenty of capitalists who will invest their money in manufacturing, and this will be the means of giving remunerative employment to the masses, which will give them a pur chasing power they would not have under a free-trade policy, when most of the goods are imported.” This would suggest that notwithstanding the reduction in price a few manufacturers would become rich by a protective duty. So far we are at one with the Association, and we may con cede that it is undesirable that any nation should be devoted exclusively to agricult u«al pursuits; but after making these concessions «e are free traders still. We are frequently told by intelligent men that Protection is necessary to start the manufacturing in* j dustries of tbe colony. Jrias it betD {

necessary for those industries for which we are adapted—flour milling, woollen manufacture, pottery making, ship building, iron and brass founding, and many others successfully established in the colony ? What would be the effect on a merchant’s own business if he gave a large subsidy to the heads of departments so long as the work in which they were engaged was unprofitable, with the understanding that as soon as it became profitable the subsidy would be discontinued. If the policy of paying for failure instead

of for success would not answer in private life, why should we expect it to succeed when publicly applied? We repeat that the proper reward for a manufacturer is the profit which natur ally results from his labors ; work that cannot be done with profit had better not be undertaken, for it will merely occupy labor which might [be advan tageously employed in other channels. Protective duties—all men not affected by protective fallacies must admit— raise prices, and the dearness of of the necessaries or conveniences of

life in protected countries not only limits the consumption of the special articles, but it places all producers and manufactures at a disadvantage as com pared with their competitors in less protected communities. The true source of manufacturing development is found in the energy, enterprise and ingenuity of the people, not in the pampering aid of Protection. If before erecting a manufactory a man goes hat in hand to the Government, imploring it to place burdens on the rest of the community for his own special benefit, there is little hope that such a man will display energy or ingenuity as he founds his hopes of success, not on the perfec tion or natural worth of his own work, but on the amount of duty which he can persuade the Government to im pose on his competitors.

We remind oar readers that the second of the aeries of popular concerts in con nection with St Stephen's Church will be given this evening in the Church School room, commencing at 8 p.m. An attrac tive programme has been prepared. Mr M. Digby’s greyhounds Zoabeda and Aberoorn won their courses in the first and second rounds of the President’s Cup at the Darfield Coursing Club’s meeting yesterday. The meeting was continued to-day. The half-yearly inspection of the Ash burton Rifles will be held in Mr T. H. Zoueh’a grain store, West street, on Mon day evening next.

An impression seams to prevail that there are no vacancies in the ranks of the Ashburton Rifles. We have been re quested to state that the maximum has been increased to one hundred, and thit therefore Captain Douglas is at liberty to enrol over forty additional men should they offer themselves. In the House of Representatives yes terday the Speaker stated that he had received the resignation of Mr Grigg, member fi>r Wakanui. On the motion of the Premier it was resolved to issue a writ for the election of a member to the vacancy. Mr David Thomas took the oath as a Justice of the Peace before Mr fl. 0. S. Baddeley, R M , this morning. The entertainment arranged by the staff of the Guardian, and given at the >ld Men’s Home last evening, was largely attended, Mr W. m. Zouoh occupying the chair, and the different items of the programme were very creditably rendered. Mrs Branson, who very kindly undertook to assist the charitable objects of the pro moters, played two overtures and contri buted a solo with her usual excellent taste and effect. Mr Gamble was highly suc cessful with his two songs, “Life is a Rver” and “Don’t run Old England Down.” Miss Gates rendered “ Twicken ham Ferry ” ad “ Rock me to sleep, Mother,” in a very pleasing man ner, and Mrs Hodge won a well deserved encore with “Gates of the West ” The latter lady also gave “Silver Bells of Memory ” in excelled style Miss Bevan sang “ Silver Moonlight ” very sweetly, and the youthful performer was loudly applauded. Messrs Moss and Caird each contributed a reading, the selections being much appreciated, and Messrs Gates and Bevan each gave two solos, the latter gentleman’s effirts, “The Old Flag" and ‘ Johnny Banda ” being re demanded. Singing the National \n them concluded a v«ry excellent pro gramme. A oolleotion taken after the performance, in aid of the library fund of the Home, realised the satisfactory sum of LI 6s 9d.

The Commission appointed by the North Canterbury Board of Education to enquire into charges made by the Ran giora School Committee against the head master of the school (Mr Goodeve) sat at the schoolroom, Rangiora. yesterday. The members of the Commission were Messrs A. Saunders (chairman), G. Booth and W. H. Peryman. The charges against Mr Goodeve were—That Mr Goodeve is of intemperate habits; that ha is slovenly; that he absents himself during school hours ; that the pupil teachers have not received their propet amount of training ; that home lessons are many times given and never looked at the next morning or corrected ; that parents are so dissatisfied that they send their children to the Southbrook school A large amount of conflicting evidence was taken, and the Commissioners will report to the Board. The special inspection of the Borough School hy Messrs Edge and Malcolm, the appointees of the Board of Education, was completed at moon to-day. The in spection has been of a moat complete Character, every detail of school manage ment and work having been closely scruti nised, and the examiners should now he able to present an exhaustive and accurate report to the Board. We notice that owing to representations made by the Resident Magistrate at Oamaru, arrangements have bean made for properly warming the Courthouse there. We would suggest to Mr Bad deley that similar representations made by him in respect to the local Courthouse might have the effect of ameliorating the sufferings of those who are compelled to attend upon the local tribunal during the winter months. Another unfortunate.—Again we must draw the attention of our readers to the fact that a .£2,424 stock of Clothing and General Dra pery, in the estate of Dennis O’Connell, tra ding in LyttelWn and Cristchurch, now bank rupt, was purchased by H. E. M4Y <S Co., of the Hall, High street, for £gS4< or only a little over one-third of its value. H. E. M. and Co. are now selling it at half the marked price, which surely ought to secnre a speed clearance.

Holloway’s Pills. Liver Complaints.—The digestion cannot be long so seriously disordered without the de rangement being perceptible on the counten ance- These pills prevent both unpleasant consequences ; they improve the appetite and with the increase of desire for food, they augment the powers of digestion and assimila tion! in the stomach. Holloways Pills deal most satisfactorily with deranged or diseased conditions of the many organs engaged in ex tracting nourishment for our bodies from our various die,t£ —as the liver, storaaoh, and bowel?, over ail of which they exercise the most salutary control. By resorting at an early stage of this malady to these purif.ying and laxative Pills, the dyspeptic is speedily restored to health and strength, and frifi sallowness gradually vanishes.—(Advt, I

Rlr Wash. Norton and his party of “ Merrvmakers ” made their first appear ance at the Town Hall last evening to a fair house. Had the notice of their advent been a litttla longer there is every reason to suppose th it the financial result would have equalled the artistic, which latter was of a most pronounc id kind. The initial act. entitled “ Cupid in the kitchen,” served as a capital vehicle to exhibit the drolleries of Sic Norton, who proved himself a humorist of the first order. At the conclusion of the sketch M • Norton perlormud a variety «>f solos on the ba ij >, tamo > and bones in a manner that gave a flat denial to tha asser r ion that negro mma re ry is a thing of the past, and served to recall to our mmds the time (some twenty three years ago) when, as a member of “ The sacred seven,” he electrified Australian aud iences by his manipulation of the “ivories.” Discarding black Mr Nor ton appeared in his natural color, and performed several changes of costume in sight of the audience, with a dexterity which completely nonplussed them, and which, it is only iustice to say, eclipsed any lightning change artist we have ever witnessed, not excepting “ the Great Maccabe.” I’fae conclusion was illustrated by Mrs Nor on as the “Entra-iced Lady ” This act, in addition to being wonderful in the extreme, is exceedingly beautiful and graceful, a great deal of the effect being gained by colored lights and har monious and classical costumes. During the evening Mr Norman rendered in addi tion to several yiauoforte solos, twe vocal. Ha is possessed of a baritone voice of splendid quality, and the reception ao corded him was that of an enthusiastic audience recognising a true artist To night the company will make their final appearance in Ashburton, and we recom mend allgthose who can, to avail them selves of the opportunity of witnessing this unique aud sparkling entertainment Mr Hiscoke, of Christchurch, who made a gallant attempt to save the life of the unfortunate boy Trebleoock, when the latter was drowned at Sumner, has received a letter from the Secretary of the Royal Humane Society, stating that the Society’s certificate has been awarded to him.

The following cablegram ha» been received by the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agan y Company, Limited, dated London, June 10th, 1885 :—Wool 'ales—There is ranch irregularity in the biddings. Home demand is good, but the Continental demand is poor. Greasy maraet easier, and crossbred marke. firmer ; superior lambs’ woot is also firmer; The total withdrawals to date amount to 7,000 bales. The total quantity cata logued to date is 45,000 bales. The of the Old Men’s Home acknowledges the receipt of a parcel of clothing from the Kev Mr Beattie ; also, a quantity of books from Mr Joseph Clark, of Tinwald, for thejuse of the in mate, s

At a property sale in Christchurch yes terday Mr 0. Glar - sold a freehold corner section with 165 feet frontage on Colombo street, having a row of wooden shops thereon for i. 3,760 A similar sec tion with 100 and ,120 feet frontage was sold for L 2.950 A store in IM incheater street sold for LI,IOO, and a block of 14J acres with a dwelling-house at Opawa, about two miles from Christchurch, fetched L2 OOJ. The Taranaki News says that the na lives of the Waiwakaiho are constantly infringing the game laws. Last week they shot four hundred tuis and a hare It was on April 23, 1880, that Mr Glad stone assumed office, so that his Admin istration lasted 5 years 41 uays. That of his great rival (Lord Baac msfield), whom he succeeded, lasted 6 years 66 days. Mr Gladstone’s previous term of office was 5 years 74 days ; that of Lord Palmerston’s second Administration was 6 years 141 days. These are among the longest periods for which an English Government has held office in modern times. Pitt’s Ministry, formed in 1783, however, lasted t 7 years 84 days, and the Bart of Liver pool, who became Premier in 1812, re mained in office 14 years 319 days. Th > shortest lived Ministry on rtc ud in the present century is that of Bir Robert Peel, formed in 1#34, which after a fitful exis tence of 113 days, gave, place to L >rd Melbourne’s Government. Timaru Herald

Ev. ry Italian member, of Parliament deadheads it all over Italy, and, wonder ful to relate, is entitled to a compartment to himsolf. Consequently, if several are in a train, there is apt to be a difficulty about seats. The \meer of Afghanistan is a hale, large man, full of conversation. He prides himself on his powers of organisa tion, on his varied travels, and extensive knowledge thus acquired. He appears extremely self reliant. A fashion paper says :—Ladies will not dress as much as usual the coming season ” If this be so it will be necessary after a while tor men to wear shades over their eyes when they attend fashionable recep tions.

It wag Napoleon Bonaparte who said when the conquest of the Chinese was proposed to him : “No ; there are too many of them. Once teach them the art of modern warfare, and they will over run Europe and crash out oar civilisa tion. ” In some of the prohibition towns in Georgia, cocoanuts loaded with whisky instead o i milk are sold readily at fancy prices. The Montpellier Medical thinks that whether or not smoking is an exciting cause of cancer, the use of tobacco often preserves people from contagious dis orders. “I am positively opposed to having a choir in the church," said old Mrs Piety to 'her husband, after listening to the half-operatic airs of the service. “We have no account of choirs in the days of the apostles." “No,” growled Mr Piety sadly, “ Lut you know they had other methods of torture that were almost as bad. ”

He was thoroughly despondent, and ono evening, after his wife had treated him to an unusually large slice of her mind, he said : “ Well, Maria, I’ve stood this about as long as I can. I’ve made up my mind to go and throw myself into the lake ’’ “ Don’t you do it, John,’’ was the reply. *“ Gracious knows, there’s sickness enough comes from that lake water already.” For sinking spells, fits, dizziness, palpitation and low spirits, rely on Hop Bitters. Genuine made by American Co, Notice “Staying” Power.—lt will be interest ing to athletes, and to all who value the power of physical endurance, to know that at “ home ” and in the sister colonies an article has of late years come into general use, which is very strongly re commended as being an exceedingly plea sant beverage, and which yet imparts, in an unusually large degree, what is expres sively known as “staying power,”—in other words, nutriment and strength. We refer to Cadbury’s “ Cocoa Essence.” August Flower.—The most miserable beings in the world are those suffering from dyspepsia and liver complaint. More than 75 per cent of the people are afflicted with these two diseases and their effects; such as som stomach, sick headache, habitual costiveness, palpitation of the heart, heartburn, waterbrash, gnawing and burning pains at the pit of the stomach, yellow skin, coated tongue and dis agreeable taste in the mouth, coming up of food lifter eating, low spirits, etc._ Go to your druggist and get a botlie oi august flower. This valuable medicine has cured thousands and thousands of sufferers, and is known in all civilised countries Tvyo d° s es will relieve you. It costs only 3s 6d a bottle, Sample bottles, W.—(Aovt,

YESTERDAY'S LATE TELEGRAMS

Hokiiixa. Mr A. F Etheridge, late clerk of the Land Board here, received a testimonial from the oitizsns, civil servant*, and from the Board fer hi* twelve year*' services He leaves for Auckland to morrow to occupy the position there of chief clerk to too Grown Lands office. His depar ture is generally regretted. Tiharu.. The Supreme Court was occupied all day with the civil case of the New Zea land Grain Agency Company v Alexander Proctor, a claim of LB7 for the loss on whe it shipped Homs on the defendant’s acsonnt. Judgment was given for LBS 16>.

At a meeting of the Harbor Board to day, the business was principally of a routine nature. Several complaints were received in reference to the alleged delay in shipping, and they were referred to a Committee to investigate. A letter was received from John Good all re his arrange ments with the Napier and Timarn Boards respectively, and a hope was ex pressed that the two should not clash in any way, A report on the fntnre exten sion, of the harbor works, to the extent of 1.50,000, was read, bat consideration of the recommendation was adjourned until the Bill passed. Dunidin At the Harbor Board it was decided to

take no steps at present towards making the dock at Port Chalmers, until they saw where the revenue wat to come from. Notice of motion was then given, that the Government be requested to take over the trust from the Board, and select another body. The test case between the Waimea Plains Railway Company and the rate payers for the recovery of rates, was be fore the Snpreme Court on apreal, and argued at great length, judgment being reserved. Invercargill Meagre intelligence is to band of a ser ious accident to Mr Lockhart, the mining manager of the Orepuki Coal Company’s pit. The nature of the occurrence is yet unknown here. Mr Lockhart came from Tapanni. The Land Board to-day resolved to re commend the Government to allow de ferred payment selectors to capitalise after one year's residence, instead of three years as at present.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT

ASHBURTON— To-day. (Before H. O. S. Baddeley, Eaq., R.M.) Drunkenness —Jerome Camille, charged with having bsen drunk in Cass street yesterday, was fined 10a and costs, with the alternative of forty-eight hours’ im prisonment. CIVIL CASKS. Mason,,Strut hers and Co. v Shepherd and others, claim L2O 19s 3d.—Mr Pur nell for the plaintiffs —Judgment by de fault for the amount claimed and costs. Wilding v Smithers, claim L2 3s fid.— Judgment by default for amonnt claimed and costs. Wilding and Cayeill v Dunn, claim L2 4s —Judgment by default for the amount claimed and costs. Brown v Brown, claim L7los lOd.—Mr Crisp for the plaintiff; Mr Branson for the defendant. —Samuel Brown, farmer and threshing machine proprietor, said he had threshed some grass seed for the defendant daring the month of Septem ber, 1834. Witness had received L 5 on account of the work, and had made ap plication for the balance, L 9 Defendant had declined to pay the amount but had offered witness L 4 10s to settle the claim Witness to compromise the matter had offered to take L 6 10s in settlement. The defendant bad never disputed his liability nor had he made a contra claim on wit ness. Witness gave particulars of the claim, and disavowed any liability in r< speot to the set-off lodgsd by the de fendant.—To Mr Branson: The threshing bad not been done as a friendly act be tween relatives. he witness and defend ant frequently did work for one another oratuitously. —To the Bench : Witness had previously threshed for defendant, and the latter had paid for the work.— William Brown, the defendant, said it was understood the threshing should be done without charge. Witness did work for the defendant in return. Witness w«s surprised when plaintiff claimed pay ment, but handed him L 5 to dispose of the matter The work represented by the set-off was dona by witness for plain t'ff. —To Mr Crisp: Witness had offered counsel fi4 to settle ’he claim. He made the offsr rather than go into Court Counsel having addressed the Bench, judgnent was given for the plaintiff for L 7 10s lOd with costs

Matson, Cox and Go. v Gibson, claim, L 9 14a 31 —Judgment by default for the amount claimed and cos's.—On the appli cation of Mr Thomas immediate execution was granted Oampbell v Ruddiok, claim L 6 12s 6d, the value of a dray supplied and work done.—Mr Oaygill for the plaintiff ; Mr Branson for the defendant. This case was partially heard at last sitting of the Court, and then adjourned for the pro duction of further evidence It appeared that the plaintiff had sold to defendant a dray which was subsequently seized by Friedlander Bros under a security held by them from Piischell Bros. The plain tiff admitted that the dray had been obtained by him from Pusohell Bros, but his counsel contended that the seizure by Friedlander Bros was illegal, that the sale to the defendant was regular and that the amount now claimed as payment for the dray was due and owing to the plaintiff. The following additional evidence was now lead ;—J, Piischell said the dray in ques tion had been left by witness with plaintiff for repairs. It had been retained by plaintiff in satisfaction of an account owing to him by witness’s firm. The dray was the property of Friedlander Bros,—Judg ment for the plaintiff for L2 12s and costs, the cos sof the witness Piischell to be borne equally by ( the plaintiff and defendant.

PARLIAMENTARY

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Thursday, June 11. After the Governor’s Speech had been read, the members of the House of Repre sentatives returned to their own Chamber. The Connell met again at 2 30, When the Hon P. Buckley laid oa the table several papers. A message was received from the Go vernor, notifying recent appointments to the Council.

The following new members took the oath and their seats:—Hons R Pharazyn, Shrimski, Shephard and Swanson. Hon P. Buckley gave notice to move for the appointment of the usual Sessional Committees, and on his motion a Com mittee was appointed consisting of Hobs Baillie, Pharazyn, Shephard, Swanson and the mover, to prepare the Addceaa iu-Replj. The Colonial Secretary gave notice of his intention to introduce several Bills. The Council adjourned at 2.45 p.m. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Thursday, June 11. The House met shortly before 2 p.m., When & message was received, requiring the attendance o f members at the Legis lative Council Chamber to hear the Go vernor’s opening speech. On the House re-assembling, Mr His lop, the newly-elected member for Oam aru, took the oath and hia seat. The Speaker informed the House that he had received the resignation of Mr Grigg, member for Wakanui.

The Hon R Stout moved that a will be issued, which was agreed to. Notice was given of the usual Sessional Committees, and of several Bills. Sir Q. Grey gave notice of the introduc tion of a Bill to abolish plurality of vot ing at the elections of members uf the House of Representatives.

The Hon R. Stoat introduced a Bill to amend the Adoption of Children's Act, which was read a first time.

Mr Pearson gave notice that he would move next day the Address-in-Reply. A message'was received from the Go vernor, the Souse that Sir G. Whitmore had been appointed to the command of the Colonial forces. The Hon R Stont said that as the appointment concerned a member of the other Chamber, the Government intended to bring in a Bill in connection with the * matter.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

fKKtTTRR’a TSLIQRAHB—OOPYRIOHT. 1 Monetary and Commercial. London, Jane 9. Three per Cent Consols are lower, being 97^. The Wool Sales- At to-day’s wool sales 2,600 bales were catalogued. Prices were some what irregular, crossbreds exhibiting a firm tendency, while merino wools ruled to id lower below last sale’s prices. The Malls. Mails ex Zealandia from Auckland, of May r, were delivered to-day, via San Francisco, and the Grronne’s mails from Melbourne, of May 2, via Naples.

AUSTRALIAN.

[rBITIBB's TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT. J Skipping. Ssdney, Yesterday. . The Union Steamship Company’s Manapouri left this afternoon for Auckland. Wrack. Intelligence to hand reports that the Australasian Steam Navigation Com pany’s steamship Cahors struck upon Evans’ Rocks, near Ballin’s Head, and has become a total wreck. Her pas sengers and crew were saved. (Received Jaue 12,1.20 p.m.) Insurance Uniformity. Melbourne, To-day. A Conference of the New Zealand and Melbourne fire underwriters is sitting here, with the object of trying to secure uniformity as regards the practice of insurance in both colonies. Shipping. Adelaide, To-day. Arrived, last night—Orient R.M.S, Cuzco, from London.

TELEGRAMS.

•fMK AKSOOIXTIOIf.I Rifle Practice- Wellington, To-day. At a parade of ,th« Oily Guards last night Corporal Barry was brought up charged with firing his rifle out of a rail way carriage, whilst returning from the review on 25ch May. Ha was admonished and reduced to the ranks, being debarred from holding a non-commissioned officer ship for 12 months. Corporal O’Neill, for a similar offence, did not appear, and . in consequence has been recommended to be dismissed from the Volunteer force. Harbor Board. At the Harbor Board the Finance Com mittee recommended that a loan, of L 55,000 at 4J per cent.. should be raised. A resolution was also carried that the Finance Committee be requested to report upon the feasibility of providing funds for the construction of the graving dock at Wellington.

Bine Bibb on. Daring the first week of Mr R. T. Booth’s tempenaoe mission 1,800 blae ribbons were taken and 700 pledges. Member for Tanranga. Napixk, To-day. Mr Sheehan still lies in a critical con dition, and small hopes are entertained of his recovery. Urgent telegrams received by Mr Shee han’s relatives to day, hold oat no hopes of his recovery. His sister left for Napier to-day.

Baths- Auoxnun), To-day. The City Council accepted a tender at L 4,975 for the construction of the fresh water baths.

Ecclesiastic. The Bishop uf Nelson has written • letter to the Bishop of Auckland, nf 1 gretting that attentions had been made in the latter written by him to ISr Broad burst, M.P., re Bishop Barcy'a aotlant** gardiog the marriages with wife’s sister. The Bishop of Sehoft states “ what I said was to the offset that there were, I knew, font bishops jfaa. v Australasia, including New Zealand.”

Licensing. At the City Bomb .Licensing meeting (adjourned) to-day renewal licenses were refused to the Criterion and Wellington Hotels. The Bench announced that they would next year refuse a renewal totho Hob Boy Hotel. - < Rto3. A fire at Waiiakeri this morning de stroyed an old fl*x mill belonging to John ’' l Kelly, stored with coal and timber. No thing was saved and insurance unknown. The residence of F. D Young, near Howiok, has beer, rmrned down. Insured LiQQ in the New Zealand office

THK ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, JUNE 12. WoB



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Stock Sales. Bakaia Sales. WE beg to intimate to oar clients that for the fu*”*re the SALES of STOCK, IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will be held at the Bakaia the LAST THURSDAY in every month. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER OANTILE AGENCY COMPANY 7 IMS MATSON. COX & CO. IIHB ASHBURTON COUNTY STOCK AND SALEYARDS COMPANY (Luoted), . Is prepared to Dip Sheep J[N large or small lota at the following ■sale of charges For the first 800 sheep, one penny each For the second 500 sheep, one half penny each For'the second 1,000 sheep, one farthing ‘each • For flocks of over 2jooo special arrange ments will be made. The material need will be charged for In addition to the above. GEORGE JAMESON, Secretary.



I'm XTE iO E DIN AR Y VALUE m Blankets, Flannels, Austrian Engs, Twilled and Plain, Grey and White Cali eoes and Sheeting, Tapestry, Honeycomb, Diced, Grecian, Sultan and Dresden Quilts, Cardigan Jackets, Dutch and Hemp Carpeting. Floor Cloths, Linoleums, Wool Shawls, Wool Scarves, Squares, Mufflers, eta, etc., at 088 AND AIiCOBN’S. A Heavy shipment of the above goods just landed from the steamer Arawa, . having arrived rather late in the season, owing to the vessel in which they were first. shipped having been dismastedand compelled to return to Port. We have determined to offer them to the public, along with other new Win* ter Goods at WHOLESALE RATES.



ORjR & ALCORN cordially invite inspec tion of tbeir vast stock of Men’s and Boy's Clothing, confident that the Verdict of the public will be—“ That it is the largest and best value in Ashburton.” OKB & ALCORN ’S stock of General Drapery, Dress Fabrics, Hoiaery, etc, frying imported direct from the manu facturers will be found the best value in Ashburton, no intermediate profits having to be paid -088 <fc 4LCORK’S Boot Department is now full to overflowing of all kinds of Ladies’, Children’s end Men's Boots, suitable for the Winter Season, of both English and Colonial Manufac ture. Our Men’s Pegged‘Watertight* and Shooters, onr Boys and Girls 1 Btrons Lace-up and Spring side, and nor Ladies’ OH and Kid Boots, at low prios , are “hard to beat Give them a trial! root & ALCORN ace selling everything to beat the times . —bad as they are. 3RR AND ALCORN golidt an early call at ItAST BTBBHT,



Wanted. 117 ANTED Known.—l2o real Seal caps VV at la each, worth 4* 6 1 A. Orr. 11 J AN I ED Known—A Sixpenny Enter V* tainmeut will h given this eveniae in St Stephen’s Schoolroom, at 8 p. m. ANTED Kno» n that *■. Lang a tbr’s Port- Saoaa -es at 6 per In excels ny other t e Canterbury province, ’’ash buyer of bacon piua. K, Lancaster Rea ymo ey -eai Mart, HuilockV ar cade 5 774 IS’ A - TbD K- own The ut: . rs^oe Yy is prepared to Crill See > With Hud and Grsy’s drill or sow with broadcast sower, on most reasonable terms. Apply to Martin Griffin, Newlanda. 6 730 WANTED Known—That T. Hodm has commenced Bacon Curing, and having purchased a first-class sausage machine, he will be able to supply the wants of the inhabitants of Ashburton with a real good Pork Sausage. Fresh every day. Only good corn fed pigs bought. 7 ANTED Known—Before buying Dress Materials, Ulsters, Jackets, Dolmans, Millinery, etc . call and inspect our stock. The cheapest first-class Drapery and Millinery Establishment in Ashburton —H. 0. b fours, ealys’ Buildings, East WANTED £nown—Joints and Brad shaw are offering a superior blend of Nelson, Moate and Co’s Tea, at 20s per box ; Flour, 18s per sack ; Chaff, 35s per ton ; Wheat, seconds and crushed, equally cheap, for Cash. 6 968 treet.



TTf ANTED Known—Wertheim Sew- V\ ing Machines can be had on Time Payments at the New Zealand Clothing Factory’s Branch, East street, Aahbarton. rTT"ANTED Known—Boots ! Boots 1 Vt That Hates and Co. are Clearing a few desperate lines of Boots, etc., to wit, Ladies’ Leather, 4s 6d; Men’s Shooters, Pegged, 10s; Men's Elastic sides, 9s, and a lot of odd lines that must be cleared at once. 7 1278 WANTED KNOWN— Robbst 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 Special Advertisements. Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at th rare of 4J per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 6 per per annum for three months, and 6 per cent, per annum if axed tor 6 months or over.



j Ward, Vlanager, office : - Arcade i '.ambers, Pnmett tree* Trees. Trees. Treej. THE undersigned has for sale all kinds of Fruit and Forest TREES, Pinus Insignia, Macrocarpa, by tens of thou sands. Other kinds in proportion. Prices extremely moderate. N.B.—All orders by post or left at the Office of this paper will be attended to witn despatch. JAMES PORTER, CLIFTON NURSERY, Allen ton, Ashburton. 5 701 Mrs Adams, AGENT FOR MADAME WEIGEL'S PATTERNS, HAS now on hand a nice assortment of crewel wools, silks, tiloselle, flossette, lace, braids, transfer patterns, new designs, crash, oatmeal and satin cloths for art needlework, five o’clock tea embroidery frames, etc. THE LITTLE SHOP, East street, (Next Mr Ranger’s, baker). 5 760 RIVED. ARRIVED. NEW GOODS. Wholesale and Retail. Books by various authors Stationery in great variety Toys and Fancy Goods of every de scription Jewellery, Cutlery, Concertinas, Ac r dians, etc. Photo and Scrap Albums, Is Tobacconist’s Sundries, etc. Specially low rates to Country Stores. “The Old Flag” (music and words), by Vincent Pyke ; at published price.



Special Advertisements. |HHE LONDON AND LANCASHIRE Fire Insurance Co. Wo hare much pleasure in informing th** public of Ashburton that via srs WILDING, L ' WIS & CAITGILL hare been appointed AGENTS for the above Company in the Anhburi<m Di» It ICC All riiikj taken at lowest current rates. LLA'IS & GOULO, 3 328 Oe-era) A rents for Canterbury. MACPHERSON, FILMER AND CO. (Late A. Hayes) TIMBER, COAL AND FIREWOOD MEROH ANTS, East street, Ashburton. OTUDY your Interests, and get quota lOl tions for every requisite for the 6ui>ding Trade. Study your Comfort and try our PRIME NEWCASTLE COAL, Just landed, ex Candida. Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, Roofing Iron, Gates, Hurdles, &c. On Sale, in any quantities JOS' WE ARB PRODUCERS -38$ And can sell to salt the times, W. H. COLLINS, Manager. 2,475 Yards COSTUME CLOTH, B|d. Usual prioe, Is. 150 Yards RICH BLACK SILK, 3s 9d.



300 Pairs WHITE AND COLORED BLANKETS From 7a lid per pair. 668 Yards GREY SILESIA LININGS, 2|d. 50 STRIPE AUSTRIAN RUGS, 8s 6d. 120 Yards STRONG COTTON TICKING, 4jd. 295 Yards ROUGH Bk« »WN HOLLAND, , 4JdL 192 Yards WELSH FLANNEL, 9|d. 320 Yards WOOL CRIMEAN SHIRTING, Is 3d. 75 Gross BLACK BINDING BRAID,



U for 36 Yards, 10 Dozen BOYS' AND YOUTHS' TWEED HATS Is 6d. 62 Pairs GEELONG TWE D TROUSERS AND VESTS, 15s Od. These were bought in bond at exactly half price. They are worth 255. H. E. May & Co., THE HALL, CHRISTCHURCH. N OTICE TO FARMERS. WOOD, SINCLAIR & CO., Millers and Grain Merchants, High street, Christchurch,



Are Cash Purchasers of Wheat, Oats, Barley, Beaus, Peas, Potatoes, Bye and Cocksfoot Grass Seeds at highest current rates. To farmers desirous of holding their grain we are prepared to offer special facilities for storage. In addition to our large brick granary we have erected a large iron warehouse. This, with the stores lately occupied by Messrs A. Moore and Co. and now leased to us, enables us to offer to farmers extra facilities for the storage and classification of grain at nominal rates. We are prepared to make liberal cash advances on grain sent in for storage, or will ship same under advance on grower’s account or otherwise, as may be arranged. 3 454 rjIHE NEW ZEAL N D Clothing Factory CONTRACTORS To New Zealand Government Rail ways, Post Offices, Volunteer Corps, &c. &o. <Vc. Are now prepared to enter into contracts tor the supply of



R. Bevan SAUNDERS’ BUILDING, (Next Shop to Quill’s Hotel. )5 692 Agricultural Machine Shop, WAKANDI ROAD. CHARLES RAY Repairs Engines, Combines, Chaff-cutters, Reapers and Binders, and all classes of macninery. Special attention given to Bicycles, Tricycles and Sewing Machines. Lawn Mowers repaired, sharpened and adjusted. Model work. General repairs. 3 4 Read, mark, learn and INWARDLY DIGEST, and to accomplish the above feat, visit my estab lishment, and lighten your inward gloom 'by appeasing your appetite for the beauti ful by inspecting the most delightfully ARTISTIC EASTER CARDS ! ever imported into Ashburton (direct from Home). You are then at liberty to in spect the contents of a large case of books personally selected, and just received. I beiieve it was Lord vVolseley who said (he happens to be the most popular man of the day, and one must squeeze a little popularity into advertisements), “ A man who aspires to great heights shoujd read incessantly, and never forget his news papers; 1 ’ and I say the same I Read ! Read ! Read I When both you and my self will be considerably benefited. Not having room to give a detailed list of the contents of my shelves, 1 can only finish by saying—Gome and see for yourselves, and if you are disappointed come again.— Nothing like Perseverance! Thomas F. Farley’s, BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER, Saondbes’ Buildings, East St., Abhbtt&ton. .



j NAVAL AND MILITARY UNIFORMS in any quantities, the organisation of the Factory being specially adapted for turning out large supplies in the moat inexpensive and expeditious manner. ARMY AND NAVY CONTRACTORS Estimates and drawings supplied on the shortest notice. Head Offices and Factory— DOWLING STREET, DUNEDIN. NOTE -Measures for all uniforms may be entrusted to the Manager of the N.Z. Clothing Factory branches in the follow ing centres, viz:— Dunedin Nelson Palmerston N. Invercargill Hokitika New Plymouth Oamaru Grey mouth Napier Waimate Reefton Waipawa Timaru Wellington Bastings Ashburton Masterton Gisborne Christchurch Wanganui Thames Lyttelton Hawera Auckland



victoria Mouse. ] FIRESIDE EMPLOYMENT, AMUSEMENT, & INSTRUCTION J FOR WINTER EVENINGS. NOW SHOWING—A Splendid Assortment of Fine Art Goods and Traced Work in Slippers, Cosies, Antimacassars, Tidies, Ladios’ and Children’s Aprons, Brackets, Diapes. Splaikers. .Nightdress Bags. A Nice of Crewel and Washing Silks, Ingrain Cottons, Berlin Fingerings. Transfer Patterns, Designs for Jrosa Stitch worK, &o Also—A Nice Variety of Homespuns, Ladies’ and Children’s Ulsters, Jackets, Gloves, etc., and a few Parcels of Manufacturers’ - atopies in Men’s, Youths’, and Boys’ Cloth ing, bought at 20 per cent uudor the regular prices, and offered accordingly, Dimant and Coe. GENERAL drapers, CLOTHIERS, &0.. But wd Tanned Qtceeta, Ashburton. Victoria House.



Special Advertisements, Groceries CHEAPER THAN EVER AT JAMES McGREGOR’S, Tamcred street (opposite the Arcade) Best White Crystal Sugar, 3d per lb by Best English Cut Loaf Sugar, 4 J 1 per lb Bi'X Tei, from 12s 6d per h<>x A grand assortment of new mix Kish tboT/ng- in Shrimp, '‘minato or Tennel ! >iauce , Kippered, Spiced or Devil’d He. riojs; C'gby hicks or Pinion Haddocks, at Is per tin Fresh Herrings, 7d. Beat Oysters, 6cT Moir’a Oatmeal, 3i 9d per bag Salmon, 8d Beat Cutting Brand, 9d Mackerel, 10i Sardines, 6d Full sizes new Figs, 9d par box Cadbury’s Cocoa, Is per tin Fry’s Cocoa, tin or packet, Is 6d per lb Biscuits, 3d Cheese, 6i Best Bice, Sago and Tapioca, 3d per lb OPENED MONDAY, APRIL 27, 1885. the mat JAMES McGREGOE, Tancred Street 12 2342



MESSRS BAYLIS & CO. (late of Orr and Alcorn), have commenced Busi ness as Family Grocers and Tea Dealers, in Saunders’ Buildings, next to Mr Far ley’s, Bookseller, on above date. Messrs B. and Co. beg to announce to the public of Ashburton and District that, as they Buy for Cash and in the cheapest markets, they are in a position to SstU at the lowest possible prices, and trust by punctually and despatch to receive a fair share of the public patronage 4 584 BAVLIS & CO.



The furred tongue, bad tasting mouth and miserable feeling, says you need American Co.’s Hop Bitters. Read and believe. Wells’ “Rough on Corns.”—Ask for Wells’ Rough on Corns.” Quicks reliefj complete, permanent cure. Corns, warts, bun ons. The N.Z. Drug eneral Agents. I Skinny Men. —" Wells’ Health Renewer restores health and vigor, cures dyspepsia, im potence, debility. The N.Z. Drug Co. General Agents. I The Bad and Worthless ire 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 i ested and prove by the whole world that Hop Bitters was the purest, best, and most valuable amily medicine on earth, many imitations -prung 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 very way trying to induce severing invalids to use their stuff instead, expecting to make money on the credit ana 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 m a way to indues people to believe hey were the same as Hop Bitters. All such pretended remedies or cures, no matter what heir style or name is, and especially those with the word “Hop” or "Hops” in their am-' or in rny way connected with them or their name, are imitations or counterfeits. Beware of them. Touch none of them. Use nothing but genuine American Hop Bitters with a bunch or cluster of green Hops on the wlme label, and Dr Soule’s name blown in the .lass. Trust nothing else. Druggists aud hem is ts are warned against dealing in imita I tions «■ counterfeit*! I: