DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES. Thursday, June 18 Mr Alfred Harrison, at his Salerooms — Furniture Saturday, Junk 20. Hr T. Bollock, at the Arcade, Burnett street—Live and Dead Stock Tuesday, Junk 23 Hum Matson, Oox and o>., at the Ashburton Saleyarda —Stock MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS. Etc. Wednesday, June 17 Onogfi Hall — Star of tho East, LO.G.T», meeting at 8 o’clock Oddfellows’ Hall—Quadrille Assembly, at 8 o’clock Town Hall—Straaburg Clock Ashburton Guards—Meeting at Mr T. H. Zouoh’a grain store, at 7 o’clock Friday, Junk 19 Oddfellowa’ Hall—Mr Wright’s Address to the Electors Monday, Junb 22 Arcade Chambers—Star of Ashburton, U.A.0.D., at 8 o’clock Sorongh Council, at Borough Council Chambers, at 7-30 Friday, July 3 Asnburton County Council —At Council Chambers, 11 a.m. Lonbgeaoh Bead Board at Road Board Office.

Saturday, Judy 4 Jfakanni Road Board, at Road Board office, Moore street, at 10.30 a.m.

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The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 1885 The Governor’s Speech.

The Governor’s Speech delivered to Parliament on Thursday last was so diplomatically framed that we were not surprised to see the Address-in-Reply adopted without discussion. Having regard to the character of the Speech, Major Atkinson adopted a wise course last evening in permitting the Address to pass without opposition and defer ring his criticism of the Government until their policy measures are before the House. The Speech itself was no longer than many of its predecessors, but was unusually comprehensive and couched in the plain, forcible language which the Colonial Treasurer so readily commands. Those critics who have stigmatised the Speech as plati tudious and tautological are pleased to lose sight of the nature and intention of the words placed in the mouth of His Excellency the Governor by the Ministry; they would have been much better pleased had the Government committed themselves to an assailable policy, but they can hardly have ex pected even a Ministry delighting to be termed utilitarian, to make such a departure from the well worn paths of precedent. Having observed that the Speech is not wearisome, and that it certainly is, in a sense, compre hensive, we have little more to say in reference to it. It contains the usual number of indefinite promises, which are so skilfully framed that if they re main unredeemed at the end of the session the most ardent Oppositionist will hesitate to impugn the veracity of the authors. As a matter of course we are told that the prevalent depression is passing away; we deplore that the reiteration of this statement does not itself produce a more marked improve ment in the financial condition of the colony. IThe attitude of the natives towards the North Trunk railway and European settlement generally is re garded as eminently satisfactory. In this connection it is gratifying to notice that Mr Pearson, in moving the Ad dress-in-Reply, while eulogising the policy of the present Native Minister, attributed the present re-assuring state of native affairs to the firm and manly policy of Mr Bryce. The fact that the Otago Central railway is making rapid progress is pleasing, so far as the com pletion of that line will relegate to comparative oblivion one of the grossest political jobs that has defaced our Public Works policy. No time was lost in making an agreement under the East and West Coast and Nelson Railway Act, and Ministers hope that before long the East and West Coasts of the Middle Island will be connected by railway. We hope so too, and recognise in the fullest manner the immense importance and advantages of the undertaking, but do not look forward with confidence to the speedy realisation of our desires. Again referring to the Speech delivered by Mr Pearson in the House last night, we cannot but regard his reference to this subject, inspired as it probably was by his leaders, as ominous. He was sorry he could not speak hopefully of the construction of the East and West Coast railway line, but had no doubt more vigorous steps would shortly be taken in this matter. The establish ment of non-political Boards for the management of constructed railways will be received with wide-spread satis faction. This step has already been too long delayed, and whatever may be the fate of other Ministerial proposals, we trust this one will be carried into effect. The Government will require, however, o make a more thorough reform here than they have done in their Life In surance Department, where the recently formed Association in no way meets the rights nor demands of those interested. The Cabinet evidently think highly of Mr Ballance’s special settlement scheme,but we shall not be san guine for the success of this new depar ture in land administration unless the area allotted to each settler be con siderably increased. A Bill is promised limiting the appointments to the Upper House to a term of years. This, we feel sure, will not prove a sufficient re form to satisfy the majority of the electors; they demand that the House shall be elective, and nothing short of that concession will appease them. The “ immediate and strenuous efforts ” made by Ministers to place the colony in a state of defence, and the expense incurred thereby are likely to meet with the ready sanction of the House, as they already have been accorded the approval of the country. Local bodies are promised larger powers with a more “assured local finance.” We do not profess to fathom the meaning of the now stereotyped phrase “ assured finance,” but the de velopment of the Government policy upon this important subject is looked for with curiosity by their opponents, tre pidation by their friends, and with considerable interest by all. The suc cess or failure of the Ministers’ local government proposals will do much to make or mar the future career of the Stout-Vogel administration.

Messrs Matson and Co report upon the Addington live stock market to day:—The supply of sheep showed an increase of fully one-third, both in fat and stores. Last week’s prices consequently were not maintained, there being a drop of about Is per head on butchers’ lines. Our average quotation is 2d per lb. A line of very prime wethers brought 17a 3d, The bulk of the stores wore sold ; prices low and unaltered. There was a mode rate supply of beef, which was dull of sale. Quotations 16s to I7s 61 per 100 lbs. There was a small market of store cattle, and business was nominal. Dairy stock sold well. In pigs there was a medium entry, mostly light weights. Last week's decline was unaltered.

A special meeting of the members of the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association will be held on Tuesday, 29th instant, to discuss a suggestion that the Government should subsidise a steamer to open up trade between New Zealand and Queensland. The writs for the Wakanui and Taur anga seats are issued, and made return able on 21st and 27th July respectively. Notice ef the appointment of Messrs J. A. Oaygill, W. E. Dolman, A. Fooke, and J. Miles as fire inspectors for the Borough is given in this issue. An occasional correspondent writing from Wellington yesterday says:—From what I can see and hear of Parliamentary matters, there is likoly to be some lively work during the session, as many of the members are far from satisfied with the present order of things. Still there is no sort of organisation in the Opposition and the Ministry is pretty certain to stand.

Mr Wright will address the electors of Wakanui at the Oddfellows’ Hall ou Fri day next; at Wakanui on Monday , and at Watertou on Tuesday. Mails for the United Kingdom and Continents of Europe, and America and West Indies (via San Francisco), Sandwich Islands, Cape of Good Hope, etc., will close at Ashburton on Saturday morning at 10 o’clock. An address and testimonial from the

residents of thee* Ohertsey and neighbor ing districts were presented to Mr Leonard Maugham, who is leaving the district, at a dinner held last evening at the Ohertsey hotel. A numerous and representative company of sett ers assembled to do honor to the guest of the evening. A pleasant sccial re-union was spent, and great re gret was expressed by all at the loss the district would sustain by the departure of such a public-spirited settler as »ir Maugham. Warm expressions of good will and hopes for his future success from his Onertsey friends will accompany him wherever he goes. A series of special evangelistic services are to be commenced at the Ashburton Wesleyan Church next Monday. The Rev Lewis Hudson, of Woodend, a gen tleman of considerable experience in mis sion work, will conduct the meetings. A strong committee met last night to arrange details, and from the thorough manner in which the various matters brought before the meeting were gone Into, it would appear that our Wesleyan friends are de termined that the services shall be suc cessful. While being conducted under the auspices of the Wesleyan Church, the meetings are to be of a decidedly public character, and a warm invitation is ex tended to all and sundry to be present. Particulars of the meetings will be pub lished in due course. Recruits are still offering for enrolment in the Ashburton Kifie Volunteers .We learn that the Company is now sixty strong. A church parade is ordered fur Sunday next. Messrs Begg and Go’s tuner will visit Ashbnrton on or about Saturday next. Orders may be left with Mr Alfred Harri son.—Mr S. B. Seymour, Surgeon Den tist will be at Mr Cambridge's ra Tuesday next.

Ac a meeting of the Ashburton School Committee lost evening twenty-eight ap plications were received for the position of headmaster. The consideration was deferred until to-morrow evening, when a special meeting of the Committee will be held The North Canterbury Board of Education will meet to-morrow when the report of Messrs Edge and Malcolm, m respect to the recent inspection of the school, will be submitted to the Board. We regret to learn from our telegrams this evening that Mr G. S. Searle, who occupied the editorial chair of this paper for some time, and was an old and much respected journalist, died somewhat sud denly in Wellington yesterday Flies and Bugs. —Beetles, insects, roache=, ants, bed-bugs, rats, mice, gophers, jack-rab bits, cleared out by “Rough on Rats.” The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. 3 “ German Syrup.” —No other medicine n the world was ever given such a test of its curative qualities as Boschee’s German Syrup, In three years two million four hundred thou sand small bottles of this medicine were dis tributed free of charge 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 oses wil relieve any case.— CAovt.' 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 en gender during winter ; this medicine also a;ts most wholesomely upon the skin by disgorging the liver of its accumulated bile, and by ex citing the kidneys to more energuic action; 'increases the appetite for food and strengthens the digestive process. The stomach and liver, which most disorders originate, are fully under the control of these regenerative Pills, which act very kindly yet most efficiently on the tenderest bowels.—[Advt.]

ASHBURTON RACING CLUB.

The half-yearly general meeting of the Ashburton Racing Club was held at the Club's room last evening- There was a fair attendance of members, and Mr 0. VV. Purnell occupied the chair. The minutes of the last general meet ing having been read and confirmed, the Secretary read the Committee's report and balance-sheet as follows : BALANCE-HHSEI’. RECEfI'TS. £ s. d. By Training fees iS 17 o ~ Rent of course 95 n o ~ Nominations 365 10 o ~ Acceptances u 6 o o ~ Hack sales 27 16 o „ Privileges 405 6 11 „ Totahsator 452 13 o „ Fines ... ’ 400 „ Subscrip ions 58 16 o ~ Guarantor ... ... ... 200 o o „ Sundry creditors 94 18 8 „ 8 7 Expenditure. Fo Balance, season 1883-4 681 „ Course improvements ... i 10 o „ Building 1 97 2 o ~ Sowing 4 19 6 ~ Advertising 40 2 6 „ Plant 14 17 o „ Wages ... ... 134 6' 2 „ Charges 88 3 S „ Training track 98 17 o ~ Stakes 1,185 15 o „ Sundry debtors ... ... 33 5 o „ Bank of New Zealand ... 15 22 „ Interest ... ... ... 20 1 6 x vt a t, , £h739 8 7 Audited and found correct, A. Harrison, Auditor , Ashburton, June 16, 1883,

Your Committee have pleasure in lay ing before you a statement of accounts for the period of their office During the year they have paid away in stakes L 1,184 15s, L 144 10s more than paid during the preceding year, and L 350 10s more than paid during the sea-an 1882- i. They have expended L 97 2t upon build ings and improvements; the saddling pad dock has been much enlarged and cha stands and enclosures are notv in good order. They have expanded L9B 17« in providing a training track, but they re gret that the expenditure has been emin ently unremunerative, as the amount de rived from training fees during the year has only been LlB 17s. The other items of expenditure are similar in character and amounts to those of last year. Ad vertising, charges, and wages show in creases of 17s 7d, L 27 18a sd, and L2 7s 2d respectively. The increase in charges account arises from the Com mittee having, for the first time, engaged the services of a band for its two annual race meetings at a coat of L 23. The charge for interest is a large one, but a small part of this should have been charged in last year's accounts, and it includes the cost of providing the accom modation required by the Cluh to Novem ber next. Turning to the receipts of the Club, your Committee regret that the re venue from almost every source has de creased. The totaiiaator has fallen from L 485 12s fid to L 452 13s ; privileges froir L 938 8a 9d to L 405 fis lid ; members subscriptions from LlO4 10s to L 53 16a acceptances from Ll6O to Lllfi—.Nomina tions and training fees show a very sligh increase, and the rent derived from thi course L 95 lls, against L 62 4s last year is satisfactory.—ln these figures you Committee most regret the evident fallinj off in the membership of the Club, am trust that their successors will be able to i secure the support of the numerous I sporting gentlemen in the dis trict The satisfactory amount received 1 for nominations your Committee re gard as conclusive evidence that the in troduction of low fees is satisfactory to owners and not unprofitable to the Club. Your Committee have considerably re duced the amount payable as wages, and as the Secretary has expressed a desire to be relieved of part of his present duties, and has suggested a more economical ar rangement for the Club, your Committee have, no doubt, their successors will be able to effect a still further saving. Al though tne present liability of the Club is somewhat heavy, your Committee have given practical evidence of the confidence they have in the position of the C.ub, and they have little doubt that with careful and energetic management it will continue to occupy the favorable position it holds in the ranks of the Racing Clubs of the colony. The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the Report and Balance sheet, briefly touched upon the figures contained in the latter,fani expressed his confidence in the future of the Club.—-Vlr Matthew Stitt seconded the adoption of the Report and Balance-sheet, and on being put to the meeting the motion was carried. KLBCiION OF OFFIOK .S- The election of officers was then pro ceeded with, and resulted as follows : President, Mr E. G. Wright ; Vice President, Mr W. 0 Walker, M. H. R ; Judge, Mr Matthew Stitt; Treasurer, Mr O. C. Fooks ; Clerk of the -cales, Mr M. Friedlander ; Starter, Dr Leahy ; Clerk of the Course, A. Hewson; Handi oappera, Messrs Stitt, Fooks, and Dr Leahy ; Stewards, Messrs R. Friedlander, H. Friedlander, C. G. Hawdon, John Grigg, W. B. Denshire, Dra Leahy and Ross; Committee, Messrs A. Harrison, B. G. Crisp, O. W. Purnell, R- Fried lander, D, Thomas, W. B. Denshire, T. Dudley, T. Quill, M. Stitt, H. Friedlander, and Dr Ross.

COUNTRY RACE MEETINGS. On Mie motion of Mr 0. 0. Fooks, se conded by Dr Ross, it was resolved—>■ That this Club favors the motion lately passed by the Canterbury Jockey Club relative to the control of country race meetings, and trusts the Canterbury Jockey Club will use its best endeavors to carry out the spirit of the motion. ANNUAL RACE MEETINGS. On the motion of Dr Ross, seconded by Dr Leahy, it was resolved—That it be a recommendation to the Committee to consider the alteration of the data of the •pring Meeting, and the relative propor tion of at >kes given away at the Spring and Autumn meetings. COMPLIMENTARY, The usual votes of thanks having been passed, the proceedings terminated.

LATE CABLE NEWS.

London, June 4 It is reported that the British Govern ment will, on the settlement < f the Afghan frontier, probably concede Akrobat, about 60 miles to the east of Zulfikar, to Russia. London, J ana 5. It is generally believed that an amicable settlement will be arrived at between Eng land and Russia upon the Afghan frontier question, but negotiations will probably be protracted. The Nation questions the correctness of the report that the name of the Rev Dr Moran, Roman Catholia Bishop of Sydney, has been withdrawn from amongst the nominations for the new Archbishop of Dublin. Archbishop Groke has stated thet he feels confident that the Pope, whose decision is still withheld, will respect the wishes of the people of Ireland, and re fuse to accept Ur Moran’s nomination.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Sydney, Jane 11. All tho arrangements for the reception of the contingent are completed. The men will land on about the same spot from whence they embarked, and the route to the barracks will be the same. Some 3000 Volunteers will taka part in the demonstration. Colonel llaultaia has had an Interview with the Premier. Some slight rain has fallen, but not sufficient to affect the water supply. The tender of Hudson Bros hai been accepted for augmenting the water supply. The Rev Or Byrne has been appointed Romm Catholic Bishop of Bathurst. Tho exploring expedition of New Guinea left yesterday. Captain Everett is to be the leader. When complete, the party will consist of about twenty-five persons. In the trade marks case, Heyde Tooman v W. Hykowsi, Judge Manning made very sharp remarks concerning c nnmeroial morality. A perpetual injunction was granted against the defendant. Sir Alex. Stuart has received numerous congratulations on his new dignity. Brisbane, June 11. The steamer with the returned islanders and a deputy-commissioner, has left Queensland. Melbourne, June 11. Mr Service has telegraphed to the Agent-General particulars of the corres pondence between Messrs Stout and Griffiths in reference to the' proposal to allow local Legislatures the option of say ing whether the Acts of the Federal Coun cil shall have force in their respective colonies. Mr Service thinks Mr Griffiths made a mistake in assenting to Mr Stout’s proposition. The object of the telegram to the Agent-General is to counteract the effect of dir F. Dilion Bell’s representa tions for a Conference between iNew Zea land and Queensland, la connection with the arrests of Smith i and ttoss for the Horsham Bank robbery, Roas, who is not suspected of being \ actually concerned ia the robbery, has j turned Queen's evidence, The case w» <

opened at Hoi sham on Friday. It appears that a clue was got by Smith pay ing into the Onion Bank, Melbourne, thirty-six LlO notes of the London Char tered Bank, which were earth-stained. He succeeded in getting a draft on Albury for the amount, where be got the money, and arranged with Rosa to select land, heading over the money to Ross, who however banked it some time afterwards The police, who hid been keeping an eye on Smith, arrested them both. At the trial the evidence proved that Smith, previous to the discovery of the robbery, had been paying cheques and notes other than Chartered Bank notes, which showed that the treasury had been tam pered with already. When at Albury both Smith and Ross changed their names. Smith was committed for trial. Subscriptions to the Gordon memorial are coming in rapidly. The State school children have contributed. On Friday night a largely attended public meeting was held in the Town Hall, for the formation of a Victorian branch of the Imperial Federation League. ;V series of resolutions was passed, the first affirming that,, in order to maintain the integrity of the British Empire, some form ef Federation is essential. The second declared, that for the purpose of uiiiue icing public opinion by showing the advantages which will accrue to the whole Empire from the adoption of such a system, an organisation society be formed by men of all parties to advocate the principles of Federation. Amongst I the speakers ware the Btshop of 'Mel bourne, Justice Holroyd, and Professor : Elginton. > Archbishop Moran arrived in Mel , bourne yesterday and departed for Balla ■ rat in the afternoon. He will depart for ! Europe in the Austral on Friday. 1 Adelaide, June 11.

On resuming the adoption of the Ad dress-in-Reply debate in the Assembly last night, Mr Downes, late Attorney General, proposed an amendment con demning Government on the specific grounds of their conduct regarding the through railway affairs, Soudan contin gent proposals, and general financial ad ministration. Mr Playford, Commissioner of Crown Lands, having replied in vindi cation of the Ministry, tke debate was adjourned. Mr Downes, as leader of the Opposition, has a large following.

YESTERDAY’S LATE TELEGRAMS.

Auckland A private telegram from London states that the difficulties between the vendors of the P&etere block and the purchasing Company in London have been settled. ' Captain Fairchild, of the Hinemoa, to day lifted one of the submarine mines at the North Hoad, at the request of Colonel Whitmore, to bo taken to Wellington by the Hinemoa for exhibition. A valuable steam threshing machine, belonging to Mr Wallace, Cambridge, West, was burned by incendiarism. It was insured in the Norwich Union for L2OO - old women was handed over, on the arrival of the Manapouri from Sydney, for travelling without a ticket. She ap peared to be a foreigner, and could gi»e no name or information. The Hinemoa arrived at 8 o’clock this morning, with the remains of the late John Sheehan, M. H.R. They ware taken to St Patrick’s Cathedral and placed in a catafalque. A mortuary ser vice was held in the Cathedral. At the funeral, which took place this afternoon, there was an assemblage of 4,000 people. Among the mourners were dir Frederick Whitaker, Mr Mitchelson, M. H.R., the Mayor, Mr Harris, and a number of lead ing citizens. The Police Force, under Superintendent Thomson, headed the procession. The coffin was laden with wreaths and crosses of flowers. Masses were said for the repose of the soul of deceased at the Cathedral. A requiem mass was also celebrated. Thames. A miner named Hugh M'Oo'mick met his death by accident in the new Prince Imperial mine this afternoon. Venturing into a face immediately after a shot had been fired, he was struck down by a mass of tock, which fell from the roof, and was killed instantaneously. He leaves a wife and one child. Wanganui.

A very large meeting of policy holders in the Government Insurance Association was held here to-nigbt. The following resolution was passed and ordered to be sent to the Central Board at Wellington, with only two dissentients— ‘ That in the opinion of this meeting the proposal to establish Local Boar.ia in connection with the Government Insurance Association is unnecessary and unwiae, and if carried into effect, would result in an increase of expenditure more than equivalent to any possible advantage to be gained.” Wellington. Mr G. S. old and much re spected journalist, well known throughout New Zealand, died at the hospital this afternoon. On Tuesday evening, while attending a chess tournament, Mr Seacle was suddenly seized with paralysis, and he gradually sank. Dunedin. The police are making enquiries con cerning a man who succeeded in victimis ing several persons. kLe represented him self as a theatrical agent, and advertised that he was willing to receive applications from persons desirous of going on the stage His lodgings appear to have been rushed by young ladies and men ambitious of a stage career. To these he rapre aented that he was agent for Williamson, Garner and Musgrove, and from all whom he engaged he took a small sum as a guarantee that they would fulfil their engagements. Some 12 persons are known to have been thus victimised. They were all to go to Melbourne by the boat last Friday, and the ageut, whose name was given as R it. Porter, was to meet them and give them their tickets. Those vic timised proceeded to Port Chalmers, after several tearful partings from friends, but the agent was not to be found. Porter is supposed to have departed la the direction of Invercargill.

SPORTING.

GRAND PRIX DB PARIS. (KBOXKR’S TBLEOttAMS—COPYRIGHT.) Pams, June 14. The following was the result: to-day of the race for the Grand Prix de Paris, of 4,000 aova ad ded to a sweepstake of 40 sot-; second horse, 500 aov<; third, 200 sovs, colts ; Sat 9lt; fillies, Sat 61D ; about one mile seven furlongs; 853 subs. Captain C. Bowling’s b c Paradox, by sterling—Casuistry 1 Mr ch o Reluisant, by Bagda t —Kleptomania 2 Mr C. J, Lefevre’s oh o Present Times by Phoenix—Old Times 3

ASHBURTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE

The usual monthly meeting of the Ash burton District School Committee was held at the B irougb School last evening. Present—Messrs D. Williamson (chair man). Thomas, Tucker, A. Orr, Alcorn, and Collins. COBKESPOHDBKO i. Correspondence was read from the Education Board in reply to Me Demp sey’s letter, stating that the Headmaster’s salary was compared on the average of the Main School only, the etteadanae at the Side School not being taken Into ac count. Also asking for an estimate of the work required on the Side School grounds. TKSDEB. A tender from Messrs Scaly Bros waa recived for levelling, ploughing and plant ing ground at the Side School, and plant a screen of macrooarpa round the urinal for LB. Mr Alcorn moved that Messrs Sealya* tender be forwarded to the Board, with a recommendation from the Committee it.be accepted. Seconded by Mr Tnoker and carried. _ Mr J. Orr moved—That before plant ting round urinals it would -be necessary to level the ground, and that a chain and a half in the width and the whole length of the large, playground bs levelled in addition to that required for planting ronni sides.—Seconded by Mr A. Orr and carried.

master’s report, Master’s report Wom mad as fol lows: I beg to submit my report on the schools. The numbers for the month ending gth June are as follows :

Examiners.—Messrs Edge and Malmhn wr. amined the school on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10th, nth and t2th fasts. They completed their inspection at noon on Friday. The attendance daring the examination was good, the following being the number present in each class on Thursday

miscellaneous. The Chairmen reported haring had the works entrusted to him at last meeting carried oat. It was resolved to place wire netting in ventilators of infant school to beep oat the sparrows. PAYMENTS. Accounts amounting to L2O 5s were passed for payment. . HOLIDAYS. It was resolved that the school break up for midwinter holidays on Friday nest the 19th iost, and that it be notified by advertisement when it re-opens. HBADUASTKBSHIP. Mr Tucker moved that- the applications for the headmastership be held over till after the Board’s meeting.—Seconded by Mr Thomas. Mr Collins moved as an amendment that in consequence of the headmaster having been dismissed by the Board, the applications be considered at onoe. —Se conded Mr by J. Orr. On being pat the amendment was carried—For, Messrs A. Orr, J. Orr, Alooro, and Collins. Against, the Chair* man, Messrs Thomas and Tucker. Mr Thomas then left the room to attend another meeting. Twenty-eight applications for the head* mastership -were read, when, on the motion of Mr Alcorn, the meeting was adjourned till 7-30 p.m. on Thursday the 18th inat.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE OjUNOIL. Tuesday, Jons 16. The Legislative Council met at 2.30 p.m. A massage was read from Hia Excel* leocy the Governor, announcing the re signation of the Hon 0. J. Pharazyn. The lion R. Pharazyn moved—“ That the Address which had been prepared la reply to the Governor's Speech be agreed to.” He dwelt upon the various topics referred to in His Bxoallauoy’a speech from the Throne. The Hon J. Bathgate briefly seconded the motion. The Hon Dr Grace having spokeo, the debate was adjourned. The Colonial Secretary moved the second reading of the Municipal Corpora* tions Bill, which he said was a consolida* tion measure. Agreed to without debate. The Council then adjourned. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Tuesday, June 17. AFTERNOON SITTING. The House met at 2.30 p.m. PETITIONS A number of petitions were presented, and notices of motion given. IN MBMOKIAM. The Pkemeik said that since the House last met Mr Sheehan, one of their nnm. ber, had died at Petane, near Napier. Having spoken in high terms of the late Mr Sheehan, the Premier moved that the Bouse adjourn till half-past 7 o'clock as a tribute of respect to Mr Sheehan's memory.

Sir O. Grey seconded the motion. The motion was then pat and carried, and the House adjourned at 3 p.m. till 7.30 p.m. EVENING SITTING. The House resumed at 7 30 p.m. TAURANOA SEAT. The Hon R. Stout moved that a writ be issued for the election of a member for Tauranga. This was agreed to. RE ATE or ABSENCE. Leave of absence was granted to Messrs Gillies, W. F Buckland and Coster for one month, on account of illness, NEW BILLS. The following Bills were introduced Land Art 1884 Amendment Bill, Tuaki toto end Kaitangata Lakes BUI, Native Lands Disposition Bill, Native Lends Act Consolidation Bill (Hon J, Bsllanoe), Bill to Regulate Election of School Com* mittees (Mr Steward), Bill to Amend Employment of Females Act (Mr Lores* tarn), Unclaimed Land Bill (Mr Wake field). ADDRESS IN-REPLY. Mr Pearson rose to move the Addrsw in-Reply to the Governor’s Speech. He began by saying that owing to his having held a seat in the Goose for several sessions, he o >uld not claim the leniency generally afforded new members. He wee sorry such a melancholy event bawl oe* curred recently in the death of Mr Shoe* ban He had lost in him e sincere end valued friend. He thought the present depression was showing signs of disap* pearing. There were several causes for tain depression. In the Southern Island it was mainly caused by the almost total OQllaptc of the grata production, but

THE ASHBUBTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 1885.



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Wanted. WANTED —A small Fu« about five minutes Public Library. Refer to Office. TTCT ANTED—To Let, in r ’ » the House formerl MrD. Henderson. Mitchi WANTED An Unma station cook. John beach. ANTED Known that J Pork Sausages at 6- any other in the Canterl Gash buyer of bacon pigs. Ready-money Meat Mart, cade. ANTED Known Th vv is prepared to Drill f and Gray’s drill or sow sower, on most reasonable to Martin Griffin, Newh WANTED Known—T has commenced ! and having purchased a fin machine, he will be able wants of the inhabitants of a real good Pork Sausage, day. Only good corn fed ] 'TANTED Known— f Dress Materials, I Dolmans, Millinery, etc., i our stock. The cheapest fir and Millinery Establishme —H. 0. Sbgbrs, ealys’ J >treet. WANTED Known—J shaw are offering



Stock Sales. Hakaia Sales. WB beg to intimate to onr clients that for the fo*"re the SALES of STOCK, IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will be held at the Rakaia the LAST THURSDAY in every month. NKW ZEALAND LOAN AND MBR OANTILB AGENCY COMPANY 7 ICOB MATSON, COX & GO. TO SHEEP OWNERS in Seafield and district.—Dipping done at moderate charges. STROUTS, 4 582 Seafield. Ashburton- permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at th« nte of 4J per cent, per annum for De \ posits at Call, 5 per cant, per annum for three months, and 6 per cent, per annum If fixed tor 6 monttu or over. j WARD, z Manager. Office:- Arcade Chambers, Burnett tree* » CJUPPORT LOCAL EXCELLENCE. T. A. GATES’S SPECIALITIES E 0 The Cinder Sifter I and fN Office Cabinet. N D I Once used E -- B A place always in R A for favor; will S 0 everything ever give * and utmost E S everything satisfaction. 0 I in its « X F own B B 1 T place F Inventor B O and sole maker R T< A. Gates, Cabinet „c Picture frame Maker, PETEK STREKs'.



sUBLIO ANNOUNCEMENT. OPENED MONDAY, APRIL 27, 1885. MESSRS BAYLIS ft CO. (lata of Orr and Alcorn), have commenced Busi ness as Family Grocers and Tea Dealers, In Saunders’ Buildings, next to Mr Par ley’s, Bookseller, on above date. Messrs B. and Co. beg to announce to the public of Ashburton and District that, ae they Buy for Cash and in the cheapest markets, they are In a position to Sell at the lowest possible prices, and trust by punctually and despatch to receive a fair share of the public patronage. 4 684 BAYLIS & CO. Extraordinary IN VALUE Blankets, Flannels, Austrian Rngs, Twilled and Plain, Grey and White Cali ooes 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, etc., etc., at ORB AND AIiCORN 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 dismasted and compelled to return to Port. We have determined to offer them to the DOblic. along with other new Win ter Goods at WHOLESALE RATES. ORR & ALCORN cordially invite inspec tion of their vast stock of Men’s and Boy’s Clothing, confident that the verdict of the public will be—“lbat It is the largest and best value io Ashburton." ORR ft ALCORN’S stock of General Drapery, Dress Fabrics, Hoisery, etc, being imported direct from the manu facturers will be found the best value in Ashburton, no intermediate profits hiving to be paid. ORR ft ULOORN’S Boot Department is now 101 l to overflowing of all kinds of * Ladies’, Children's end Men’s 800 l s, suitable for the Winter Season, of both English and Colonial Manufac ture. Our Men's Pegged Watertight* and Shooters, our Bjys and Girls ! Strong Lace-up and Spring side, and oar Ladies’ and Kid Boots, t ’ oor low price.., are “ bard to beat ’’ Give them a trial! ORB a<e so ling everything wonder* oily cheap, to beat toe’ times . bad aa ij»y are. (JRR AND ALCORN Solicit *>n early call at VAST STREET,



Trees, frees. Tree j. THE undersigned has for sale all kinds of Fruit and Forest TREES, Finns Insignia (3s 6d per 100), Macrocarpa, by tens of thousands 6s per 100). Other kinds in proportion. N.B.—All orders by post or left at the Office of this paper will be attended to with despatch. JAMES PORTER, CLIFTON NURSERY, Allenton, Ashburton. 6 701 Mrs Adams, AGENT FOR MADAME WEIGEL’S PATTERNS, HAS now on hand a nice assortment of crewel wools, silks, tilo&elle, flossette, lace, braids, transfer patterns, new designs, crash, oatmeal and satin cloths for art needlework, fire o’clock tea cloths, 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 diaus, etc. Photo and Scrap Albums, Is Tobacconist’s Sundries, etc. Specially low rates to Country Stores. YOUNG LADIES’ JOURNALS, (June No., Is 3d), now to hand. K. Bevan SAUNDERS’ BUILDING, (NbxtShof to Quill’s Hotel. )s 692



GRIOULTURAL Machine Shop, WAKANDI ROAD. CHARLES RAT 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 believe it was Lord Wolseley 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 should read incessantly, and never forget his news papers;" and I say the same 1 Read ! Read 1 Read ! When both you and my self will be considerably benefited. Noi having room to give a detailed list o' the contents of my shelves, 1 can only finish ■ by saying—Come and see for yourselves, I and if you are disappointed come again.— i Nothing like Perseverance! Thomas P. Parley’s, BOOKSELLER AND STaTICNER, Saundbbs’ Buildings, East fix,, Ashburton.



Special Advertisements. (HE LONDON AND LANCASHIRE Fire Insurance Co. We have much pleasure in informing the pnblio of Ashburton that Mn was WILDING, LEWIS & CASTGILL have been appointed AGENTS for the above Company in the Ashburton Die trict. All risks taken at lowest current rates. 3 328 General Agents for Canterbury. C O COALS L 8 mflE Undersigned are now landing ex •L s.B. Hauroto, a fresh supply of prime NEWCASTLE COAL, suitable for house hold purposes. Try it. Also in stock the celebrated Brookfield Coal and short B. F. Wood. BUILDING TIMBER We supply direct from our Mills in any quantities, or can be had at our yards. Also Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, Roofing Iron, Cement, Bricks, Lime, V D.L. Timber and Palings, Posts, Rails, &c. MAOPHERSON, FILMER AND CO. (Late A. Hayes) I TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, LEWIS & GO OLD, At Lowest Rates. East street, Ashburton.



2,475 Yards COSTUME CLOTH, Bfd. Usual price, Is.. 160 Yards RICH BLACK SILK, 3a 9d. 300 Fairs WHITE AND COLORED BLANKETS From 7s lid per pair. _ 668 Yards GREY SILESIA LININGS, 2|d. 50 STRIPE AUSTRIAN RUGS, 8a 6d. 120 Yards STRONG COTTON TICKING, 4£d. 295 Yards ROUGH BROWN HOLLAND, 4&d. 192 Yards WELSH FLANNEL, 9|d. 320 Yards WOOL CRIMEAN SHIRTING, Is 3d. 75 Gross BLACK BINDING BRAID, Is for 36 Yards. 10 Dozen BOYS’ AND YOUTHS’ TWEED HATS Is 6d. 62 Pairs GEELONG TWEh D TROUSERS AND VESTS, 16s 9d. These were bought in bond at exactly half price. They are worth 255. H. E. May & Co., THE HALL, CHRISTCHURCH. TO FARMERS. WOOD, SINCLAIR & CO., Millers and Grain Merchants, High street, Christchurch,



Are Cash Purchasers of Wheat, Oats, Barley, Beans, Peas, Potatoes, Bye and Cocksfoot Grass Seeds at highest current rates. To farmers desirous of holding ttsir 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 ns, enables us to offer to farmers extra facilities for the storage and classification of grain at nominal rates. We ate 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. IJI H E NEW ZBALND Clothing Factory CONTRACTORS To 'lha New Zealand Government Rail ways,, Post Offices, Volunteer Corps, &c. &o, <Vc. Are now prepared to enter into contracts for the supply of 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 do 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 Greymouth Napier Waimate Reefton Waipawa Timaru Wellington Hastings Ashburton Masterton Gisborne Christchurch Wanganui Thames Lyttelton Hawera Auckland



Victoria House. Fireside employment, amusement, & instruction FOR WINTBU EVENINGS. NOW SHOWING—A Splendid Assortment of Fine Art Goods and Traced Work in Slippers, Cosies, Antimacassars, Tidies, Ladies’ and Children’s Aprons, Brackets, Drapes, Splaikers, Nightdress Bags. A Nice Selection of Crewel and Washing oilks, Ingrain Cottons, Berlin Fingerings. Transfer Patterns, Designs for Jross Stitch work, &o, Also—A Nice Variety of Homespuns, Ladies’ and Children’s Ulsters, Jackets, Gloves, etc,, and a few Parcels of Manufacturers' amples in Men’s, Youths’, and Boys’ Cloth* ing, bought at 20 per cent under the regular prices, and offered accordingly. Dimaut and Coe. GENERAL DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, &o m Suit and Taacrad Streets, Ashburton, Victoria House,



Special Advertisements’ Groceries CHEAPER THAU EVER AT JAMES McGREGOR’S. Tancbed Street (opposite the Arcade). Beat White Crystal Sugar, 3 i per ib by the mat Beat English Cat Loaf Sugar, 4id per lb Box Tea, from 12a 6d per box A grand aas Ttment of new tin l ? ish— Herrings in Shrimp, Tomato or Tennel Sauce; Kippered, Spiced or Devil'd ( Herrings; Digby Chicks or Findon Haddocks, at Is per tin Fresh Herrings, 7d. Beat Oysters, 6d Muir’s Oatmeal, 3a 9d per bag Salmon, 8d Best Cutting Brand, 9d Mackerel, lOd Sardines, 6d Full sizes new Figs, 9d per box Cadbury’s Cocoa, Is per tin Fry’s Cocoa, tin or packet, Is 6d pec lb Biscuits, 3d Cheese, 6d Best Rice, Sago and Tapioca, 3d pec lb JAMES MoGREGOR, Tanored Street 12 2342



For sinking spells, fits, dizziness, palpitation and low spirits, rely on Hop Bitters. Genuine made by American Co. Notice Tic-Dolour«ux, Toothache, or any other neuralgic pain sptxdiiy yields to Baxter’s Anti- Neuralgic Fills.



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.” Quick relief complete, permanent cure. Corns, warts bunions. Thje N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. 3 A other unfortunate.—Again we must draw the attention of our readers to the fact that a £2,424 stock of doming and General Dra pery, _ in the estate of Dennis O’Connell, tra ding in Lyttelton and Cristchurch, now bank rupt, was purchased by H. E. iMay & Co., of the Hall, High street, for 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 secure a speed CleutßOfc