DAILY MEMORANDA.

. AUCTION SALES. ■ Tuesday, July 28 , Matson, Cox and 0)., at the , \ ' Tinwsld Saieyarda—Stock' , Saturday, August 1. %■- )ff T. Bullock, at the Arcade, Burnett Street —Hones and Sundries , *4OCE3!nSGS, AMUSEMENTS, Bto. . - Tuesday. July 28 Ashburton Yoianteers—Meeting at Mr )’ n» l]L Znneh 1 * grain store ■ Town Bali —Public Meeting, 8 o’clock Wednesday, July 29 r ‘ Oddfellows’ Hall—Quadrille Assembly, at '' ‘‘S : o’clock ' 'Orange Hall—Star of the East, 1.0.G.T., meeting atS o’clock Thdbsdat, Judy 30 Orange Hall—Quadrille Assembly, at 8 ’■■ ■ o'clock ■ - Monday, August 3 Chambers —Star of Ashburton, U.A.0.D., at 8 o’clock Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers, at 7-30 . Orange Hall—Parliamentary Union, at o’clock ' ' Fkiday, August 7 ■ lAnbgeaoh' Boad Board at Road Board Office. e Saturday, August 8 . 4i!aburton Oottnty Council —At Council - Chambers,

MAIL NOTICES.

Mails riose at the Ashburton Post Office fOQgn For Christchurch and North at 6 a.m. Orari, Winchester, •odGeralmne, at 10 a.m. daily. 9for Temuka, at S a.m. slid 10 a.m., For Tima/u and SoUth, at 6 a.m., 10 a.m» r and 4.80 p-m-, daily. Far Greensfo*V on Wednesdays and Elgin, Seaview, Seafield, ' and Kylq,-on- Tuesdays, Thursdays, and SdßaMm: afe 6.3 d a. m. . Vat Mbunt Somers, daily at 4.30 p.m. ■’ J For Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Mon ■■ at 4.30 p.m. For Ashton, Waterton and Longbeach, - ft 4.30p.m. daily. ' For Remington, on Mondays, Wednes ; Saysi and Fridays, at 4.30 p. m. Fbi Newlands, on Tuesdays and Fri day! at Xo.Soa.in. arrive at the Ashburton Poef dffioa— ■ pwm. Christchurch and Raksia at 10.15 Km., 4.35 p.m-, and 7.20 p.m. From Ohertsoy, &c. at 10.15 a.m. and 4,35 p.m. daily. Frbm Dnnedinland intermediate places at daily. Fknu Temuka aadTimarn at 10.40 a.m. p.JOp.m.r and 8 p.m. daily. - From Greenstreet, Wednesdays and Battadsys, at 10 a-m. From Mount Somers, daily at 10.5 am. From Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Wed neadaW indiSatordsys, at 10.5 am. - Irian Ashton, Waterton, and Long at 10 a.m. daily. ; • From Nbwlands, on Tuesdays and Fn ays, at 2.80 p.m. FramFlemiaeton on Tuesdays, Thun '■ at 10a.m.

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

“A. Spillabd. ” - Your letter will ap pear aa early as space will permit. “ No Cant.”—Your letter is declined.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. TUESDAY, JULY 28, 1885

We are requested to remind members I of the Ashburton Guards that they are ] required to bring their arms with them to the parade this evening. A public meeting, convened by His Worship the Mayor, will be held in the Town Hall, at half-past seven, this even ing, for the purpose of furthering the ao* | oeptanoeof proposals now before the House of Representatives in respect to the East and West Coast and Nelson railway. The Ashburton Coursing Olnb will hold their concluding meeting for the season on the Lagbmor Estate to-morrow The events consist of All-Aged, Puppy, and Malden Puppy Stakes, at L2 2s, LI 11s 6d, and LI Is respectively. Nominations must be made to the Secretary, Mr F. L. K. Hill, at the Somerset Hotel, by nine o’clock this evening.

There was a clean sheet at the Bee dent Magistrate’s Court this morning. Persons taking part in “ John Barley' corn,” to be produced on August 13, are requested to attend a rehearsal to-night in the Upper Boom of the Town Hall at eight o’clock. A meeting of householders will be held in the Arcade Chambers, Burnett street, this evening at half-past seven, to deter mine what steps shall be taken to assure Mr Dempsey, late headmaster of the Bor ough School, of the esteem in which he is held by the residents of the district. The popular comedy, “ Our Boys," is now in course of active preparation by a company of amateurs who propose .to play the piece at the Oddfellows’ Hall on Thursday and Friday, August 6 and 7. From what we have seen of the rehearsals we have no hesitation in predicting that the effort will be a distinguished success The ladies essaying the parts of Violet Melrose and Mary Melrose, give a moat intelligent Interpretation of these charm ing characters, and Clarissa Ohampneys is represented with the greatest fidelity. The part of Belinda has been moat happily filled, and the male characters have frllen into the hands of gentlemen who tho roughly appreciate the author's clever conception. : The usual fortnightly meeting of the Ashburton Parliamentary Union was held in the Orange Ball last evening. There was a fair number of the public pre sent, but the attendance of members was only moderate. In the absence of the Speaker, the chair was taken by the Clerk of the House. When asked if the Go vernment intended taking steps towards procuring a steam fire engine for Ashbur ton, the Premier replied that it was the duty of the local bodies to provide fife brigades for their respective boroughs, and that the wish of the hon. member would be met in the BUI he proposed to introduce. —In the absence of Mr Moss, the motion in that gentleman’s name, with respect to the East and West Coast Railway, was placed at the bottom of the Order Paper for next sitting The following notices were given: Questions : 1, If the Minister for Public Works will cause to be placed on the esti mates a sufficient sum to erect a new Home in Ashburton for the aged and in firm (Mr 0. Dixon); 2, if the Minister for Public Works will take prompt measures to have a railway crossing constructed where the line crosses Cameron street, Ashburton (Mr 0. Dixon); 3, If the Go vernment will take steps to institute a Bellamy’s in connection with the House (Mr B. Dimant).—Motions ; 1, For leave to introduce a Bill to abolish distress for rent (the Premier) ; 2, For leave to intro duce a Bill dealing with the constitution of the Upper House (the Premier); 3, That the meetings of this Parliamentary Union be discontinued after , until such time as greater interest and support can be assured (Mr E. Dimant); 4, That this Parliamentary Union be merged into the “ Ashburton De bating Society’’ (Mr B. Dimant.)— The Bouse then considered the report of the Committee on the Bankruptcy Law Amendment Bill.—The Attorney-General moved that the report be referred back to the Committee for amendment. Mr Dimant seconded the motion, which was carried. —The Premier moved the first reading of the Fire Brigades Bill.— Agreed to. — lhe Attorney-General moved the second reading of the Gaming and Lotteries Act Repeal Bill.—Mr Siloook moved that the Bill be read a second time six months hence.—Mr Dixon se conded the amendment. —After consider able discussion, the amendment on being put was lost and the second reading car ried.—The Premier then obtained leave to move the following resolution—“ That this House approves of the proposals of Sir Julius Vogel in reference to the East and West Coast Railway.’’—Seconded by Mr Dimant, and carried. The House adjourned at 10.30 p.m. till Monday, Aug. 11.

Messrs T. Kennedy Haodonald and Co.’a Wellington Landed Property Guide to hand contains in a compact and wefl arranged form valuable information of special interest to all buyers and sellers of property. The Guide contains details of a.large number of properties for sale by the firm in various districts, also a gene ral report on the land market of the colony, Copies are supplied regularly each montn, free of charge, to any address, on applying to the publishers, Panama street, Wel lington.

On and after August 1 the morning train from Cavendish will start at 8 35 a.m. in place of 8.46 a m., and will be due at Tinwald and Ashburton at the same time as now. A barrister, in replying to his antago nist in Court, said he had a keen rapier with which to pierce all fools and knaves, whereupon his opponent “moved the Court ” that the rapier b.e taken from him, lest he should commit suicide. The following are the Order Papers for the Ashburton Parliamentary Union for the sittings to Sopt. 21August 10. Fire Brigade Bill (second reading) ; Franchise Extension Bill (first reading). Committee: Constitution Bill; Bank ruptcy Law Amendment Bid (recom mittal).— August 21: Franchise Exten sion Bill (second reading),—September 7 : Cremation Legalising Bill (second read ing) ; Non-political Railway Boards Bill (second reading).—September 21 : Aboli tion of Distress for Rent Bill (second reading). Obstructions of the kidneys and attend an organs will prove fatal if not removed by Hop Bitters. Read.— [Advt.] Flies and Bugs. —Beetles, insects, roaches ants, bed-bugs, rats, mice, gophers, jack-rab bits, cleared out by “ Rough on Rats." The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. 3 I Catarrh of thr Bladder. —Stinging .rritation, inflammation, all kidney and similar complaints, cured by “ Buchu-paiba.” The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. 3 Now money is so scarce it behoves every one j to be on the alert and endeavor to make their twenty shillings go as far as possible. One glance at H. E. May and Co.’s advertise ment, \yhioh appears in our columns this even ia-, should cpnyince pne and ail that the pro prietors of The Hall, High street, Christ church, are determined to do their part The prices quoted for the various items are, we be lieve, lower than on any previous occasion, and should induce all buyers f Drapery and Cloth ingto give ihewacaU.—(Advtl

EAST & WEST COAST RAILWAY.

(From our Own Correspondent ) [By Telegraph.] Wellington, Last Night, 11 p. m. The East and West Coast railway Dual- I neas is the question of the hour in politl- I cal circles, and is creating a great deal of excitement here. All sorts of rumors are I dying about, the majority of which are as 4 valuable and as truthful aa such things I generally are when so many conflicting I interest are at work. It is said that grave 1 dissension in the Cabinet has arisen in I connection with the matter, and that 3 of I the Ministers —Messrs Ballance, Larnaoh I and Tole—have threatened to secede, if it were made a Ministerial question. I be lieve that there is some amount of truth in this, but it is impossible to estimate how much. At any rate there can be no doubt I I that the proposals are not to be dealt I with on their merits, and provincial I jealousies have been stirred up. The I Auckland men, now they have got their I mail-service, will vote against the scheme I to a man, while the tone of the articles in I the local press shows how virulently the I scheme is opposed in Wellington. A I story goes that Messrs Meiggs and Son I have increased their original demand, and I wish to have the interest of loan guaranteed lupto 3 per cent., and this is given as the I reason why the Government will not make I the question a Ministerial one. The I question is in every way a peculiar one I and as far as 1 can estimate the chances I are against the proposals being carried. I Wellington, To-day.

The latest report re the East and West Coast Railway is that the friends of the Government propose that the whole mat* ter should be referred to a Committee of North Island members. This proposal has been discussed by a caucus this morn ing, but no decision on the question was arrived at, although it is said that they were favorable to it being referred to a Select Committee of the House. It is ru mored that «ir Julius Vogel will make a Ministerial Statement to-night, and that the concession will be reduced to L 30.000 from L 97.000. Meeting at Tinwald.

At II a.m. to day a largely attended meeting of farmers and stock owners was j held at the Tinwald Saleyards, to consider, the proposals of the Government in re spect to the East and West Coast and Nelson railway.—Mr 0. J. Harper, acting chairman of the County Council, said that in the absence of Mr W. O. Walker, chair man of the Council, be had felt it bis duty to call them together to give an expression of opinion in reference to the railway proposals of the Government. They were aware that the proposals had attracted a great deal of attention throughout the country, and he need not thll them that the construction of the railway was of the utmost Import er ce to the farmers, storekeepers, and every resident in this looility. The terms now offered were so favor able that he had no doubt they would meet with the unanimous approval of those present. Be would not detain them as they had the business of the sale to proceed with, but . would ask them to strengthen the hands of their member by I giving their hearty support to the resolu tion he would propose. He moved— “ That this meeting, representing a large section of the property holders and rate payers in this county, is of opinion that the terms now proposed for the construc tion of the East and West Coast railway are satisfactory, and that such a favorable opportunity for commencing such an important colonial work should not be lost.” Mr Joseph Megson said he had great pleasure in seconding the motion; The present proposals of the Government with regard to the con struction of the railway had met with strenuous opposition from the North Island, but it behoved the colonists of this island to stand firmly together and Insist upon their rights. The construc tion of the line would open a market for their stock and produce that could not fail to be of immeasurable benefit to the whole community. He hoped the motion would be adopted unanimously.—Mr Harper asked if any ratepayer wished to speak in reference to the motion. There being no response, the motion was put and carried unanimously.—Mr Harper having an nounced that the resolution would be for warded to the Government and the mem pert fur the district, the meeting dispersed.

I Monster Meeting in Christchurch. A meeting, attended by nearly 3,000 persons convened by the Mayor, was held in the Tuam street Hall, Christchurch, last night to consider the West Coast rail way proposals. The following resolutions were passed unanimouslyt-»-“That we the property owners, ratepayers and residents of Christchurch and suburbs, desire to express our great satisfaction at the pros pect of an early commencement being made in the construction of the East and West Coast railway, and also to declare in (he strongest manner our hearty ap proval of< the proposals of Government for the earring into effect of the provi sional contract now before Parliament, including a guarantee of L97,€00 now esked for.” “ That this meeting as resi dents in the County of Selwyn desires the hearty co-operation of Mr Wakefield, as their County member, la passing theWesi Coast Railway Bill, as baing a measure bearing greatly on the welfare of his con stituency.”

Gbeymodth, Last Night. At a large publio meeting this evening to consider the Government proposals re garding the construction of the East and West Ooast Railway, the Mayor in the chair, the following resolution was carried unanimously “That this meeting agrees with the proposals ef the Government on the subject of the Ohnstohurch to West Ooast and Nelson railway, and that this resolution be telegraphed to the Govern ment.” The principal speakers were Messrs Kennedy, Petrie, Sheedy and and Wickes. The meeting was very en thusiastic. Hokums., Last Night. An enthusiastic public meeting was held here this evening, the Mayor in the chair. The following resolution, moved by the Oounty Council Chairman— '* That this meeting desires to express its approval of the success that b?s attended the efforts of the East and West Ooast and Nelson Railway delegates in London, and respect fully urges the Government to endeavor | to meet the proposals cf the intending contractors, and to take snob steps as will gnable this great work to be at once undertaken,” was carried unanimously. The speakers, ai»opg whom were the Mayors of Ross and Hokitika, expressed confidence that there would be Utile, if any, call for a guarantee, as the traffic of the valuable mineral country through which the Hue passes would soon give far more than per cent. The West Ooast is quite willing to pay its shave of guaran tee if required. Publio meetings will be held at Ross and Kumara to morrow niaht.

Rbbfiok, Last night. Telegraphic replies have been received from (sir George Grey and Mr Wakefield, M. fcl.R’s. The former, while professing friendliness to the West Ooast ih the matter of railway oommunioatiort cannot understand why people expect him to con sent to the children of the West Ooast being robbed of their heritage by stock jobbers. He agrees, however, that the railway should be nearly constructed by this time. Mr Wakefield says if he never sat in Parliament he would oppose the present railway scheme to the bitter end, while he *»y« that the Syodtosrtj

business is a monstrous fraud upon the colony, by which a ring of foreign speou- | lators would get twice aa much fur making the railway aa it should cost. He^ warmly approves the construction of a railway. (By Telegraph.) Christchurch. To-day. At a meeting of the Selwyn County Council to-day a motion was unanimously passed endorsing the proposals with re gard to the East and West Coast Railway, and approving of the principle involved 1 therein of making the districts to be bene fited by it responsible for interest on its construction.

ADDITIONAL MAIL NEWS.

The contest for the Woodstock seat be tween the supporters of Lord Oburobill and Mr Oorrie Grant, a London barrister and journalist, put up by the Liberals, terminated in Lord Churchill being re-, turned by a majority of 217. The rumors of the camp were that the ladies did the most of the electioneering, and it is con sidered that Lady Ghnrchill (daughter of Leonard Jerome, of New York), won the battle, assisted by some lines from her father, who had come over to England to help her, as well as by the services of Lady Carson (her husband’s sister.) After the polling was closed the electors called for Lady Ohurchill. She came for ward with Lady Oarson, and simply said “ Men of Woodstock—l thank you from the bottom of my heart for returning my husband for the third time*’’ ' The Liberals tried to beat their fait adver aaries on their own ground, and secured the services of Miss King and Miss Adams, of Oxford, but Lady Ohurchill, with Lady Evelyn and Lady Oarson was too much for them Lord Ohurchill re ceived 632 votes to Grant’s 405. It is said that laborers appear to bo in different about the advantage of the en larged franchise, and are falling away from the Liberal interest. The Times says that the laboring classes are more tean ever under the influence of the squires, farmers, and local officials. There are hints that a secret treaty of Windsor has really more to do with the late change of administration than the vague and shadowy promises made by Mr Gladstone. According to the story, the Crown Princess Victoria assured her mother that the death of the Emperor of Germany was only a question of a few weeks, and that upon the accession of Frederic William the influence of Prince Bismarck would cease to bo a prominent disturbing element in European politics Lord Salisbury will have an interview with Prince Bismarck in August The foreign powers (says a despatch dated June 25) are exchanging views in regard to the policy of the new Cabinet, and M. Waddington, French Ambassador, at London, has already sounded Lord Salisbury as to the course Ue British Go vernment will take with France. _ . The French Government have decided to suppress the gaming tables at Monte Carlo. The Prince of Monaco, who owns the establishment, declares that the Go vernment has no jurisdiction over his pro perty, and that ho will resist any effort to interfere with his business.

In the Chamber of Deputies on Junto 22 M. de Preyclnet submitted a draft of the Franco Chinese treaty, which defi nitely confirms the right of Fraooe'over Anam, which country must heUoefbrth treat with foreign Powers only through France. The boundary lines between China and the French dependencies are fixed, and the conditions upon which commercial relations between France and England aie to be maintained determined China is to construct a railway, with the assistance of French engineers, in order to facilitate communication. Both countries agree to extradite offenders, and passports will be required to cross the Chinese frontier. A Chinese Customs House will be opened at Lsngaon. The regulations for commerce between China and Tonqnin will be on the basis of - lower duties on t rench merchandise crossing the frontier than are charged by present Chinese for eign tariff. All railways constructed must be under French authorities. Formosa will be evacuated iu one month after the treaty has been signed. A violent earthquake was felt in the. Department du Nord (France) on June 26.

General Boulanger, military commander at Tunis, has resigned, becauss of Presi dent Orevy’s decree making the French resident Minister in that country general in supreme command. General Oopn suc ceeds him. Two French torpedo boats are reported to have sunk near the island of Formosa duringa heavy storm. A terrible storm of wind and rain swept over Paris on June 20. Cellars were flooded, railways washed out, and many buildings in progress of erection were damaged or demolished. A section of one of the streets sunk into the sewer, and twenty parsons were plunged into the water. Most of them were almost in a dying condition when rescued. A boat containing twelve persons was capsized on the Seine and several persons were drowned. In the department of the Vos gels seven houses and two bridges were destroyed by the floods Prince Frederick Charles Nicholas, nephew of the Emperor of Germany, diet at Potsdam on June 15 from a stroke of apoplexy. The Duka of Connaught and the Prince of Wales attended his funeral. General Yon Manteuffel was buried.at Berlin on June 12th without military honors, in accordance with his own re quest. The Emperor William thanked the Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria for the honor shown to the General’s re mains.

The workmen’s strike in Berlin con tinues. The master masons and carpenters have decided to refuse the request of the operatives to raise their wages or submit the dispute to arbitration. The employers will close all their workshops, re-opening them only when each workman agrees to their terms. 1 . , The New Guinea Expedition left Berlin for its destination on Monday, June 29;h. A labor riot of a serious character took place at Berana, Moravia, on the night of June 16th. The trouble grew out of a difference between workmen and factory owners (mostly Jews) about hours of labor. The military were called out, and many persons, soldiers and rioters, were wounded. The strikers wrecked several factories. Ten hours a day is the work men’s ultimatum. Destructive fires have occurred at Agr nau and Leusohan, towns in Hungary. In the former place 120 houses were burned; at the latter 400 and many lives were lost. ’ -'

The Austrian Government is displeased with two American appointments as re* preseutatives in that Empire Mr £iely, IJ.S. Minister to Vienna, will not be granted his exequatur; and the other source of trouble is the appointment of Charles Jones to the important Consulship at Prague. Mr Jonas went to America in 18Q0, from Austria, to escape military ser vice, and became a citizen of the United States. He was editor of a German news* paper, in which he abused Austrian insti tutions persistently. The Vienna qorresr pendent of the Tim’s, on June 88th, says that Austria having refused to receive Kiely as United States Minister, Presi dent Cleveland withdrew bis nomination. The St Louis tragedy has entered an other phase. In some quarters it is cur rently reported that ByeUJer’s supposed victim has been seen in Canada. Wbeu this became known, especially in St Louis, where the murder was supposed to have been committed, it caused iutense excite ment, and further revelations were being anxiously 1 >oked for. Among o*har reanops la Anwim fpc PceUier’s

disappearance is that Bob Maxwell Prellier were . members , ofsome eecr|| society. That both men were in s 00% apiraoy to defraud seme insurance com panies In which Prellier insured his lifr to a large amonnfcgandlt was part' of the programme foc-Fjtelliertodisappear; and then either Maxwell or bis friends-tw claim the insurance. It is said that the insurance companies so far believe in the fact of Prellier being alive-that'they -re fuse to pay over any money whatever pending a satisfactory solution of the mysterious occurrence. ■ Fish, late Present of the Marine Bank, and partner with General Grant, baa been sentenced to ten years’ imprisonment for corrupt financial practices. The New York tin market was ; greatly excited on June 7, over the purchase by Strauss, of London, of all the Straits tin now in London. Despite opposition a street railroad baa been laid in Broadway, New York, and cars are now running. The Pennsylvania Iron mills are resum ing operations and trade la improving. a A schooner sailed from Philadelphia for Vigo, Spain, to endeavor to raise the Spanish treasure galleons annk at Vigo in 1720. The Spanish Government granted the concession on condition of receiving a fourth of all the treasure recovered. A French frigate Bartholdis’ colossal statue of Liberty I world, a gift from France to the United States, arrived in New York on' June 17tb, and was received with great cere mony. ; . . - Reports from the Pansma Canal, state' Belgium furnished most of the maobioery used, and the laborersare largely composed of Jamaica negroes, between lb,ooo and 20,000 of whom are employed. Aatrong opinion is expressed that De Leaseps’ ex | peotation that the eanal will be finished I in 1890, cannot be realised. Haulan has arranged five races between himself and Teemer, the fint to be rowed in August. A terrible storm occurred at Newfound land on June 7. An enormous amount of shipping was destroyed and many lives were lost.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Melbourne, July 21. A difference has arisen between Govern ment and the Harbor Trust with refer ence to the proportions respectively to be paid on account of Sir John Goode's visit to the colony to inspect the Harbor works •Sir John : Goode’s fee is six hundred guineas. The matter is still under nego tiatiop. The work of strengthening the harbor defences has been proceeding quickly. . ■ Since the receipt of the recent serious hews at the attitude of Russia, General Soratohley is to be obnsnlted 'on the;gene ml scheme of defence. In the Waterloo'Cap, the runner-np, Siesta, the winner of the Waterloo Cup of New South Wales, repeated the T>erfor mance of Monsoon last year. 1 _ The adjourned meeting of the share holders of the New Guinea Exploring Go. meet to-day to consider what further ac tion can be taken in view of the recent disclosures re Kerry; - The* Grand National Steeplechase on Saturday was fall of mishaps. Out of fourteen starters only three finished; twelve horses fell. Some bf the jockeys wgre rather seriously hurt. '

YESTERDAY’S LATE TELEGRAMS.

Auckland. The Secretary of the New Zealand Ship, ping Company has telegraphed denying antagonism to the San Francisco service, and abates to the Chairman of the Cham ber of .Commerce that the Company'* Director's fully approve of continuing the service. There is much satisfaction here at this statement. Mr W. B. Bees addressed a public meeting on his scheme for the co-opera tion of land, labor and capital. A reso lution was carried that the meeting was of opinion that a New Zealand Co-opera tive Land and. Labor Company, Limited,: founded upon souod - principles would be. worthy ,of public support, -

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for tb£ opinions expressed by our correspondents.

THE BRYSON CASE.

To tsb Editor.

Sjk,—l have just seen in your Tues day’s issue a long letter signed Janes Bryson Brown. When I read the letter I at onoa fanned the opinion , that Hr James Bryson Brown would hare shown much more good sense and sound judg ment had he let the very discreditable subject he was treating sink into oblivion, I quite agree with you, Sir, that the letter of Mr James Bryson Brown will not be mistaken by any one for the letter of an able, honest man; indeed, any one that Knows the facts of the case must see clearly that it is only a weak and futile attempt to wriggle out of a bad case by writing a lot of trashy matter not at all pertinent, trying to throw blame on others and dust into people’s eyes. But, Sic, I will come to the chief subject of the letter, namely, roll-stuffing. That John Bryson’s name was illegally on the roll is an undisputed fact, and that some of the other parties concerned instigated him to have his name placed there is also very clear. 1 think any one that has heard or read the evidence as reported will be forced to come to the conclusion that all or moat of all the parties concerned knew that Bry son’s name hpd no right on the roll. The culprit Bryson himself admits that he knew before ha recorded his vote that he had no right to vote, and expected to-be chal lenged ; that be went to Mr Xvess and told him bis fears, and how the matter stood. And what did Mr Ivess say to him ? Did ha tell him to go away, that he had no right to vote ? Oh, no. In the words of Bryson he told him what he, in the event of being challenged, should say.' 'I think that this is proof positive that these two knew full well that an illegal act was being committed. Than it appears that Bryson worked for Mr Brown seven or eight weeks before and up fa the election,: and 1 would think it very strange If, during, that time, Mr Bro wn should ba in complete Ignorance as fa whether Bryson was qualified to have his name placed on the roll. I really cannot believe this, try ever so. And 1 feel sure that no one knowing the circumstances of the case will, entertain a doubt for a moment on this subject. Now, with regard to .the l%me excuse—what I look on as a very, very, lame excuse. Mr James Bryson Brown goes on to say the evidence given, which you call a lame excuse, was sufficient to satisfy an impartial Mag is-, trate that Bryson was not guilty of the charge laid against him.” What I under stand by the lame excuse was thopiea that it was thought that fyyson’s name was on the Oamarn roll Stuff 1 Who thought M, or.-who believed sot.-But ; Bryson settled that matter In Court by stating emphatically that his name had never h®«h on any electoral roll, and I cannot bring myself to believe that the same excuse had the slightest weight with the Magistrate when arciring at a decision in the ease, £ will only take notice of one out of many piUy and . wortbleas remarks contained in this.singular effusion; That is with regard? fa the requisition**-" List, 24^; headed by Mr D. Williamson; motley fl jok of sheep; led by an ex- j Mayor ; brought op by two auctioneers ; for sale in the politic.*! shambles !” How clever! Bow pathetiol is this not moat beautiful, most sublime, most eloquent and touching language j What a fity to

hav«£tiraoh .a genios buried is endian obains pltoe as Wakanai 1 Oh, of fflHcwpein! O, Bobby Boms hlckflNr dlmiaiabed heads; yon- ere now rekdyinowhere, ainoe all the wisdom of theworld la concentrated at Wakanai in . Jpl gTeat lamlnaty of the age— J. BqiM * Brown. Bat to re tarn to tb* i^diitia^ It was got op asking a gentlemanto come .forward as a candidate whose ability. worth.*m»d*y9Htit«l J known and recognised all oyernM dis trict ! If there was'anythtOg'toaaß' In _ -getliogi<»p»*heraeqale«lloHytli<W>iiiWl>dy** was nothing dishonorable. Thja —swot be said of the other side, oa I fthk-firii well known that they used and influence to udnoe a enMUanmt/ number who had. signed and pledged themselves to sdpportlli I, to act an unprincipled part and vdi on which I don’tthink W* very creditable to eny of the' parties con cerned. There fa no _ doubt that

they wen sncoessful 'to fritting over i number of weak-kneed men, topic I will loach anon, that b, where your correspondent .'soefcr* at your blind ness end went of- discernment; whfflrytm sey that the -rotate# t hope nn»e«lrt*et-i tiers were by ftb« floe'ing elof meat. I think, Sir, ..the', nearly every Intelligent settler, Jn tho. di»k|dct.4«aPi>* endorse this view." . I frbjgne can entertain e doubt that, the result of the election wes doe entirely t<f. thefloattafr element who rjghUy<yr wrongly voters* the election, end who' oanet nmr they wish, swamp the. v«tM menejatc . end : ppwetli(»^ ohiee them. . Theotherpartyptyoßi; .frll&K respondent’* letter ) will not eflmw jWt a flpr.j —they ere bepeetk notice. . rAt . 1 em, etc., r ’ A Wawahoi Elscilß. •' To THB EniXOK. Sib,— Hey I ask yon to publish the en closed letter, which appeared in the* MaA this morning. It will; I'think, convince! the pablie whose version of the ** Bryson incident " wes the correct one. ' I am, etc., * T. Qobl. (Enoloimre.) - To th* Editob. Sib,—Although 1 att only a working < men, I like fair play; and ! moat say, J« was greatly surprised at Ur letter, which appeared in youriseoe of the 25th instant. ; " i • I beg distinotlyto state that Mr Qoilftr~- 1 letter is substantially correct in every re spect ; and, if E meces»snr, X can procure <; the testimony ..of an. Ashburton store- y keeper, also that of a miller, both respected gentlemen, who will tastily to.i my character for truthfulness. If upon to do ao. .- .. . - ■ is lam, etc., ' JoEW BbVSOIT.

OHORALSOOIK CT. ; 1 To the Hurras, ■ • Bm,—" Basso 1 ” his cWfr shown your. readerathst tin production of oratorio * and cantata by theOhoral Society lava ■ - been financial failures, and that tfe jier-7 formanoes of opera l hare w j fat beano financial successes,; Tat he advocates the ~ former. HU fomarka as to tions of members who have talfou part-in u the variooa perforaunoes and the jremnn- ( oration received by' on conductor are ’ misleading ■ Ho safe khree-foattiuTof'&e & members of the Society objectodto per - form in opera—soma on religious p3n* ciples. These might be counted on one’s - fingers, and as there were only twoor three gentlemen itU hot diffioblt tb'oon- , olnde who “ Basso ” is. f c ' There have never been moth than fifty , members of the Society at', one'' |iho< There were aboot thirty penormein 111 each production of “ H.M.S.' Pinafore.” At the production of “ The Messiah,” by r which we suffered a loss 6FIA2. there were sixteen voices In the ohoras. Sir, the absurdity,. nf ..tempting pro duce a grand work like “ The Messiah ’ ~ with about a dozen average amateur voices must be patbat to hD lovers of music. ■ -Why did* tbsmarmbersnot-' attend as well as ia,-“lhjm|ore " 1 Surely . Basso’s” representations abpot the three-fonrthaare i^roc|v^3^ He says that sixty members athalf-a orown per quarter wonKf keep the SooMfcy c .’ afloat lf “ Baaso " do with the mafiageihefltbf thoSodetyf\ he would have found, etherise, id~* nothing of providing for losses ,of Llfl each bn the performances he advocates. ~ ‘ “ Ohartty begins at hon»” ’H most*l^ be'supposed that I oratorio and cantata, trfte we form them to advantsge, J btrt _oWl^Cptn«r. enoe has proved that w$ atnaafaht V do so. With regard to oar entering .Into, the, spirit of .-toe bUsii ft . music ‘Basso"’ advocates,the obit unx / the “ Messiah” was, oonsiderlngthpmoor J ’/, support he received from the meoabeq df*.. the Society, most sucoesafuHy' Ai^rid,* 3 / and that he voluntarily coutfflmibd small allowance of Lflln ordeifto obtain the services of an orchestra church to aid os. and without gbich our performance would have been a faHpny .. •proves otherwise. I think an' attempt fias been made to place him In a false light. Whether the .members woold consent to. » i work under the baton of an amatsnr in preference to that of a professional man of Ur Wolf’s ability Is. tor them to say, but we have only toloOk, at the progress the could not make s silk porseoat of a fpr’a ;|P’ : ear, he has aertsinjy dime ibaathitrf'W| wards the silk parse WKethmhik imrtJif rial was the sow’s ear, I will leave him to say. , ...... ■■ ■ < ■*- 1,,.| In Ohriatohorch the Society Is r. on an entirely diflisreni principle. Thw- ;V sobsorlption is much larger than “Basso ?'- quotas, the membership seven or eight times as large, and the selection of voices - ' necessarily more choice Members invite their friends; there is, therefore, rally a fair audience; still, the Society,le . not a success financially. Our Society originated oot of the per- ' Formanoa of “ Trial by Jury. 1 ! Oar rale*" ’ allow as to produce oratorio, cantata end opera, which we have done well mown results. If there are half-a-dozen members who cannot work with the majority (a genuine majority in this ease) (hey had better stand out; there is no occasion for os to form a new society. '

CoKumsiuciir. //. We have been requested to' pnblia&'the following letter,- = >.?«•' My Dsas“ Basso,’’—The moil tented person reading font' tetter' far , yeaterday’Vffuoniian noted bar dly fail & surmise two thingS-Mlret, Id# f6i’ > hiDl < r; -- some Utent object in vlßw v! own bOnefitor not remain* 0 tih “BHitijr** secondly.asto what oaoae of yon had against'Mr Sidney Wolf. r T»af' v?i i afraid your letter, to Wy theleast : of lt, i CO "' looks spiteful, in t( *onfc parted* ’* • strange torentarlfc itteseste VsSSfhm T mt Sa toiaat of , i Anglican, Itaalytatiaiqg' 1 and‘ loyan 1 ’ tbooMrwhat on have In common with'the OhoralSootete l : I’ am at lorn ■-• to imagine.- thought one - ofthe- OhristiaMtyv ms whait^*f nominationi’(we*re dot 4WW s liite ,, ‘* s ' soots at the • final call), ■Wte^Mitefltt'' 10 *'' Is yon* 1-totter <whte& a I : •mHiaift'** V you would Hke one ’ lor th« hboafebtthe Beti«w * to your neighborly I do enumerate alt that Ifr Wolf ban ieteln ? the Society. Suffice it to say that the majority of the members are aatUnd with the manner in which he has liitliM to bm« v?~i looted it* and as (or bis taking «fof f .• Kf J

THE ASfLBtJETON - CiUAJRUIAM, TUESDAY, JULY 28, 1885



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STRAYED -into one paddock at Tin i Wald a Red Heifer. Owner can litfe'tune by paying- expenses. Oiabk -»yflSS SHANE'S School will be poat ' 1 Vi. noaed- until farther notice, on ac count or iUaeas. 7 240 If'TS'SfP I** 1 ** B. SEVAN Do yon want cheap Books'? Well, pay a vibit to it SEVAN la it cheap Stationery yon want? Get it from R. SEVAN Do yon want cheap Toya and fancy Goods? Go to B> SEVAN Do you want cheap Cutlery ? _ _ Well, why don’t yon visit B. SEVAN Do yon want cheap Jewel lery farSteriing Silver or Plated goods ? Go to R SEVAN Do yon want cheap Accord!- ana or cheap Concertinas? Well, give e call to JR. SEVAN ' There ia a very large Stock g . of NEW GOODS to be Sg|§ aold wholesalaand retail, J® S* g and if yes want anything ' iq this line teallycheap ° 1 you'sbould call and aee R. SEVAN BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, Exa (hmnumf SuaDIKQ, - (The next chop to Qaill’e Hotel) ' - HI J. Wood & Co., HOLES ALE AND RETAIL STATIONERS, Direct Importers of Sooka, Magazinea, ; Newspapers and Fancy Goods, ' Buoavenk, lithographers, Printers' and ;U Bookbinders. - - __ :>■/ 'TX7B have much pleasure in informing eV our rained customers ind the public . that we haye opened a Branch h of onr well'lcnown Christchurch business, 1 -Temporary premises end- office in the I/- ■' Town-B^aU, BoiidingSii'Aihbnrton, under management of Ur- L F. Andrewea £*s!BSte Andrewea Bros). Orders lor Books, Magazines and Newspapers Mr Andrewea and ezeented r t; promptly from onr Christchurch stock, r ‘ '3? which la the hugest of it kind in the colony. Stores and Schools supplied at our Wholesale Prices. •given: for. Printing and Book «Cf -i:ir -binding H. J. WOOD & 00., iStetioners’ Hall, ■tteet, and 9 Cathedral Square, ' inui j and Town Hall, ■ purchased Books, 'Goods from the in the estate of Jtfr L. F. propete holding aClearing s and a quantity of other "stock, at Leas than Halt Coat dsya fMualo ; Toys at any price to notydispoacd of in this by Auouon. W paid to Mr L P. ps emieqior for the Assignee. mm * oo»



Wanted TIT ANTED Known—That a full Re v» bearsal of “John Barleycorn,” will be held To-night in the Upper Room Town Hall at 8 p.m. Committee at 7 p.m. By order Oouneel for the defence, > ; 7 266 WANTED Known—That lam selling Venus nailroad. 6s 6d per lb; 1 Vdbus navy twist, 5a 6d per lb ; Venus twist, 5s 6d per lb.—F. Clark, Hair dresser and Tobacconist, East street. . ’ i WANTED Known—That lam selling Concertinas and Accordians at greatly reduced prices.—F. Clark, Hairdresser and Tobacconist, East street. 7 98 WANTED Known—That I have a very large assortment of GBD's, Meer* scbauin and other pipes, in cases, at greatly reduced prices. —F Cube, Hair dresser and Tobacconist, East street. WANTED Known—l am selling large boxes of Bryant and May’s vestas at 8d per box.—F. Claek, Hairdresser and Tobacconist, East street. 7 100 WANTED Known —24 men’s sac coats, 12s 6d; 15 youths’ sac suits, 21s 6d ; 100 men’s Kaiapoi trousers, lls 6d ; Brussels carpets at 3s lid. — Andrew Orb’s cheap sale. 7 95 WANTED Known—Ladies’ hose 6d, girl’s 4d per pair ; 12 doz dress button, Is ; towels, 4d ; stays, la lid ; fur caps, Is. A- Orb’s cheap sale. 6 45 WANTED Known—Wertheim Sew *ing Machines 'can be bad on Tune Payments at the New Zealand Clothing Factory’s Branch, Bast street, Ashburton. ■ 2 276 WANTED Known—Boys’ cloth tam o'shanters, Is 6d ; boys and girls’ , boots, 3s 9d; men's boots, 6s 9d; women’s , kid, 6s ; men’s hats, Is lid; braces, Is ; men’s Kaiapoi trousers, lls 9d per pair. , A. Orb’s cheap sale. 6 46 : rTTANTKD Known—Fingering wool, W 2s 6d per lb ; black cashmere, Is 4d ; white calico, 2a lid per doz; ribbons, 1 4d per yard ; four-button silk gloves, Is ; ' new flowers, 3d per spray ; ladies’ ulsters, * 5s 6d; umbrellas, Is lid each. A. Oer’s , cheap sale. 6 47 WANTED Known that B. Lancaster’s Pork Sausages at 6d per lb excels any other in the Canterbury province. 5 Cash buyer of bacon pigs. B. Lancaster Ready-money Meat Mart, Bullock’s Ar cade. 5 774



Special Advertisements - Groceries CHEAPER THAN EVER ;* AT.: ; JAMES McGREGOR’S, lahored Street (opposite the Arcade). Best White Crystal Sugar, 3d per lb by the mat Best English Out Loaf Sugar, 4Jd per lb Box Tea, from 12s'6d per box A grand assortment of new tin Fish- 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. Best Oysters, 6d Muir’s Oatmeal, 3s 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 per lb Biscuits, 3d Cheese, 6d Best Rice, Sago and Tapioca, 3d per lb JAMES McQREGOR, Tanored Street. 12 2342 W. H. Zouch BEGS to notify that he has taken an Office in BAKER’S BRICK BUILDINGS, Havelock street, and Is now prepared to undertake all kinds of Commissions which may be en trusted to him at extremely favorable rates. FOR SALE—2SO acres of fair quality Land near Ashburton, at L2 per acre. Terms the easiest.



TENANTED Known—That Hayss add W Co. has bought 1009 yards superior Velveteen, all shades, from Is; dress goods grand value, worth 2s, now Is; ladies’ jackets, cost 25s 6d, now 4a 6d ; bats and, bonnets half-price; winceys, 1 yard wide, 6d ; ladies* ulsters, 2» lid. 637 WANTED Known—That T. Hotot has 'commenced Bacon during, 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. 5 711 fTT ANTED Known—Jonas and Bead- YV shaw are offering a superior blend of Nelson, Moate and do’s Tea, at 20s per box; Flour, 18a per sack ; Chaff, 35s per ton; Wheat, seconds and crushed, equally cheap; for dash. WANTED Known—We are offering our whole stock of first-class Dra perv, Millinery, Jackets, etc, at greatly reduced prices to clear out stock before moving into new premises. If you want good value for your money give us a trial. Dress Stuffs, BJd and Is (under wholesale prices). H. d. Ssqkbs, East street. Special Advertisements. Machine Shop, WAKANDI road. CHAR.LES RAY Repairs Engines, dombines, Chaff-cutters, Reapers and Binders, and all classes of machinery. Special attention given to Bicycles, Tricycles and Sewing Machines. Lawn Mowers repaired, sharpened and adjusted. Model work. General repairs. 3 4



PAJTKUN ÜBPOt. Mrs Hodge, DRAPER AND DHtiSoMAKEE, Saandeis’a Buildings, East street, Begs to intimate to the Ladies of Ashbur ton that she has removed to the above Buildings, and that she has received a consignment of Orewel and other Wools. REGISTRY OFFICE For Female Servants.



gUPPORT LOCAL EXCELLENCE. M t. A. GATES’ iTsPECI ALITIE 3 0 The Cinder Sifter T O and sole maker R T. A. Gates, | Cabinet js Piotube-fbame Makes, • : PET&K STKEttt. •



AGENT for the Phoenix Fire Insurance Company and the Mutual Life Assurance Society of Victoria, and for various large Manufao tnrers and Importers in Dunedin and Ohristohuroh. 7 206 FOR Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma, Coryza, Influenza, Con sumption, etc. K A IT'S Compound of Linseed, Ani seed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, etc with Ohlorodyne. KAY’S Compound, a demulcent ex pectorant, for Coughs, Colds and Chest Complaints. KAY’S Compound, for Conghs and Colds, is equally serviceable for Horses and Cattle. KAY’S Tic Pills, a specific in Neu ralgia, Face Ache, etc. Contains Quinine, Iron, etc. CO AG CLINE Cement for Broken Artioles. Sold everywhere. Sole makers— KAY BROS., 101 Stockport, England,



Extraordinary Sale OF A WARKHOUSEMAN’S'ISTOCK OF SILKS, VELVETEENS. CRETONNES, CASHMERE MITTS, &a. Colored Silks Bought at 70 per cent discount. Do you realise what this means, viz that silks 6s yard cost us Is 6d ? Colored Velveteens • Costume Tweeds ... Knockabout Tweeds Black Goods ... 1 Cretonnes I Skirtings ! Silesias Men’s Moles ... Cashmere Mitts ... } Infants’ Polkas ... j Blue Wool Repps... ■ Cotton Shirts ... - Men’s Dux Collars «s } Bought at £ dis count, and will be offered to the public at London prices. Goods in the usual way costing say 2/6 the yaH, we only paid 1/8 for. Bought also at $ dis count, which will enable us to .sell at less than invoice price. It is a won* derful reduction on regular safe goods of everyday demand 114 doz, bought at 40 per cent discount Bought at 60 per cent discount, 10/9 Goods for 3/9 Bought at 76 per cent discount, and sold at 6Jd. —Full sized cotton shirts Bought at 90 per cent discount, and sold at 9d for 12doz or Id the oox. All perfectly New Goods. The Purchase only effected last week. The whole will be shown on Tables in the Centre of the Shop, and not in any way mixed with our ordinary Stock.



[gPEOIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. MUSIC, PIANOS, AMERICAN ORGANS, Etc, T. F. FARLEY AGENT FOR SALE OP ABOVE. All instruments can be bought on the deferred payment system, from 30a per month. AH instruments guaranteed to be the manufacture of the firm whose name is upon the instrument. Price from £36. Harmoniums and Organs from £lO 10a, Thomas Farley, BOOKSELLER, STATIONER AND MUSIC AGENT, Paundkbs’ Bouninas, Bast Si., Ashburton.



SALE NOW ON. H. E. May & Co., THE HALL, CHRISTCHURCH. fjl H E NEW ZEAL ND Clothing; Factory 0 O N T RTOTORS To 'ha New Zealand Government Rail ways, Post Offices, Volunteer Corps, &c. &o. dc. 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 most inexpensive and expeditions 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 Oamarn Greymouth Napier Waimate Reefton Waipawa Timaru Wellington Hastings Ashburton Mastetton Gisborne Christchurch Wanganui Thames Lyttelton Hawera Auckland



Victoria House F OR the Convenience of all whom it may Concern — A BARE OPPORTUNITY I LASTING FOUR WEEKS ONLY I REDUCING STOCK Prior to arrival of Spring Goods. TO EFFECT A CLEARANCE, REDUCTIONS IN PRICES Hava Been Made UPON ALL GOODS Equal to THREE SHILLINGS In the Pound. For Convincing Proofs— see Windows. ALL PINE ART GOODS Ten per Cent over Cost. Dimant and Coe. ggNERAL DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, &0., East sod Tanowd Struts, Ashburton