DAILY MEMORANDA.

HUSTINGS, AMUSEMENTS Etc. Tuesday, July 13 Bt Stephen’s Schoolroom —'■ oncert at 8 o’clock

Thfusday, July 15 Orange Hell—Quadrille AesernWy et 8 o'clock

Monday, Jolt 26 •woosh Council, at Borough Connell Chamber, at 7.30 Fmdat, Aooost 6. Sehbortdh County Council —At Council CSambara. 11a.m.

RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

Tiara Abwvb at Abhbubtos—FromCbi^- «* Vw'l'l 0 : 1 FramS: 10 46 amV From Dunedin and South, 6A7 (express). Prom Mount Somers. 10.6

“'rkiuts Lbati Abhbtotoh— For Ohrist- Sr^pm°texpS 0 For Dunedin "and For Mount Somers, 5.5 p.ra.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

Item and utter the 30th June, ÜBf.. *• terms of Subseription to this journal will be as follows, to. . nr paid ra advakck . Per Quarter.. 6s 6d, by post, 9e 6d „ Half-year 12a 6d, by post, 18* «d Year .. 2te 0d by post, 87e Od ir booked : . Per Quarter.. 7e 6d. by post. 10* M „ ” Year .. 80s Od, by poet, «• Od

K. B The above is so ta» a* MSASDS ltß ’ eSn«sV*S> ra ADTAXCB will noieSeotold tSSSn; with whom rßsnousw anmm UaaM«XKBXTB WILL BB MAIKTAINID. - the old rates.

Birth, Marriage, and Death Nosj e »*i be se°nt «b pfyme’nt) * it boekei.

MAIL NOTICES.

MaUg close at the Ashburton Poet Office Tto°Ohtiatchttrch and North at 6 a.m '*& «*• -- “l 6 t &“Snw.ld, Hinds, 3ohWream, Batata, Orari Winchester. %n d Geraldine, at 10 a.m. daily. For Temuka, at 10 a.m. and 4.30 p m Tlnxaru and South, at 10 a.m., and on Wednesdays and nd Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and atnrdays, at 6.30 a.m. . , _ _ For Mount Somers, dally at 4.30 p.m For Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Mon days and Thursdays, at 4.30 p.m. For Ashton, Waterton and Longbeach, on Mondays, Wednes Uyi, and Fridays, at 4.30 p. m, Kr Rowlands, on Tuesdays and Fri at 10.30 a.m.

Malls arrive at the- Ashburton Post 0 j£tmi Christchurch and Rakala at 10.15 a.3Bp.m.,emd 7.30 p.m. ’ From Ohertsey, &o* 10- *• * nd 'K)2in »nd Intermediate places » and Timaru at 10.40 a.m Wednesdays and Somers, dally at 10.6

‘From Mayfield and Rnapnna, Wed aasdavs and Saturdays, at 10.6 a.m. Fk£ Ashton, Waterton, and Long 10 A®* daily* * ir»i From Newlands, on Tuesdays and Fri *Srom Flendngton on Tuesdays, Thors ays, and Saturdays, at 10a.m.

BIRTH.

■'•rxenpum.—On 2nd July, at Allenton, the wife of William Greenslade ol a son.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, JULY 13, 1886. The District Railways Purchase.

Tomorrow evening the House of Representatives will debate the report of the Committee appointed to enquhe into Major Steward’s connection with the sale and purchase of the Waimate and Hakateramea-Duntroon Railways. The evidence take;; by the Committee is not yet circulated, and we shall for the present suspend our judgment upon the very grave charges piade by the report, but in order that our readers may fully comprehend the whole matter we propose to state as briefly as pos sible the details of the transaction now made the subject of enquiry. It will be remembered that last session a Committee of the House recommended that the Waimate Railway should be struck out of the schedule of the Dis trict Railways Purchasing Bill. The Railway was so struck out in the Lower House, but on September 17 the Bill was recommitted and the Waimate line, mainly by the exertions of Major Steward, was restored to the schedule. Three years befoie, Major Steward had been instructed by the Directors of the Waimate and Hakateramea-Duntroon Railways to endeavor to sell their de bentures to the Government Insurance Association, but some difficulty arose and no sale eventuated. On the pas sage of the Bill of last session the Directors of the Waimate Railvmy again asked Major Steward to negotiate for the sale of their debentures. The commission arranged was per cent on ,£33,000. Major Steward then applied to the Rotorua and Hakatera mea-Duntroon Railway Companies for authority to sell their debentures, amounting to £150,000 and £6r,000 respectively. The Duntroon Company declined to sell, but negotiations were opened which resulted in the disposal of the Rotorua and Waimate deben tures to the Government, a transaction by which Major Steward earned about £1035. A very large part of the com mission, we understand, is still unpaid, as, from a variety of causes, the de livery of the debentures has been delayed. This is the whole transaction so far as we can gather from the par ticulars telegraphed from Wellington, and, although we shall wait for further information before expressing a definite opinion, we are disposed to think that the evidence has been overstrained and the report ungenerously framed.

At the Resident Magistrate's Court this morning a lad, an employee at the Ash burton Olnb, was charged under section 109 of the Licensing Act, 1881. with having supplied alcoholic liquor to a pro hibited iperson. Mr Crisp, who appeared for the defendant, succeeded in satisfy ing the Bench that his client had no know ledge that the person supplied was a prohibited person, and the charge was dismissed. Although the Management of the Olnb may congratulate itself upon having escaped a conviction, we trust it will see the importance of exercising greater care in the future. A mere boy, snob as the defendant in the case under notics, should not be placed in charge of the busiest bar in town, and the person responsible for this Indiscretion is also morally responsible for a serious breach of the law. The special provisions of the Licencing Ac* relating to Clubs are new on their trial ; there is a very strong feeling in some quarters that tbeaddi ional drinking establishments they have brout h' Into existence extend a great social e\ Be this as It may, It is quite cortai: that If the privileges granted to Clubs he abased a very strong effort will be ma<?o to secure their withdrawal. If the mem bers of the Ashburton Club value their charter they should take steps to ensure I more careful management In the future. I

The Wellington correspondent of the Press referring to the report of the District Railway Purchase Committee says :—Thera is not muoh liko’ihood of the Committee’s report being adopted, although it may only be rejected by a narrow majority. That the question will I be made a party struggle there seems very little doubt. From all I can hear the division Is at present likely to be a , close one. It is rumored to-night that Government will bring down a series of resolutions on the District Railways Committee’s report condemning that re port and explicitly exonerating Mr Steward. It is also rumored that Mr Steward will resign immediately and offer himself for re-election to test the opinion of his constituents on his actions.

The Civil Service Reform Bill passed through Committee in the House of Repreeentatives last night. The clause proposing to appoint a Royal Commission to report periodically as to sdjustment of salaries to cost of living was struck out by a narrow majority, and the clause providing for the nomination of cadets for appointment by member* of the House of Representatives was retained.

The Defence Bill was also passed through Committee last night. Mr W. C. Walker, the member for Ashburton, moved to strike out the sub-section pro viding for capitation allowance of £3 10s to garrison corps, and 30s to other corps, and to aubstitute “ such sums as shall be voted annually for that purpose, to bo distr buted according to the number of volunteers In the colony.” 1 his was a protest against any distinction being made between town and country corps, and ultimately the spirit of Mr Walker’s amendment prevailed.

A meeting of the Committee of the Ashbur ton Tradesmen’s Racing Club was held at the Commercial Hotel last evening, Mr J. C t Duncan in the chair. Mr Duncan was elected Chairman of Committee for the ensuing year. Correspondence was read Jand dealt with. The Chairman gave notice ;to move at the next general meeting; “That the advisableness of changing the name of the Club be con sidered.” It was resolved that the Club should hold a Spring meeting, and that a sub-commit tee consisting of Messrs Duncan, McGregor, Cuthbertson, Purchase, Hicks and Clark be appointed for the purpose of drafting a pro rule egramme, and considering a suitable date. This was all the business. The annual meeting of shareholders in the Tinwald Temperance Hall Company wan held in the hall last night. There was a large attendance, knd Mr Joseph Clark was voted to the choir. The annual balance sheet was read and adopted. It was pointed out that the company since its establishment had rotted over 10 per cent. A long discussion took place with reference to the”advisablenes3 of enlarging the hall, and it was ultimately moved by Mr R. Elston, seconded by Mr F. S. Shearer, and carried unanimously: “ That the necessary alterations to the hall be carried out, cost of same not to exceed £100.” Several unallotted shares (were taken up at the meeting. Votes of thanks to the out going directors, Chairman, and Secretary ware carried unanimously. The following gentle men were elected directors for the ensuing year: —Messrs J. Clark, W. H. Smith, D. Tippets, F. S. Shearer, C. Jephson, J. Gud sell, and 0. Hawkins. Mr Clothier was re-elected Secretary. A meeting of directors was subsequently held, when Mr J. Clark was elected Chairman, and Messrs Shearer and Hawkins were appointed to sign cheques m conjunction with the Chairman. Messrs Shearer, Tippetts, and Smith were empowered to draw up plans and specifications;,for the proposed additions to the hall, the same to be considered at next meeting. The meeting then adjourned.

Referring to the report of the Distriol Railways Committee the Wellington corres pondent of the Lyttelton Times telegraphs:

The evidence and report are not yet circu lated, ao it is difficult to form an opinion as to the conduct of the Committee, but there is another circumstance which throws some light on the Committee’s mental condition. . . . The Committee's Chairman wanted to the House that the Committee had not the least intention to reflect upon the member for Newton. Now, the Committee's report specifically charges the Directors of the Rotorua Railway Company, of whom the member for Newton is one, with employing a member of Parliament knowingly and wilfully on business which the Committee declares in the same breath to bo reprehensible for any member of Parliament to engage in. Three questions immediately arise, Does the Com mittee understand English? Has the Com mittee the slightest approach to judicial faculty ? Why is it, that in the case of two parties to a transaction, which the Committee declares to be reprehensible, the Committee is anxious to whitewash one < and condemn the other ? The sum of the answer possible—on the face of them—to the questions, gives a Jacie case against the Committee's fitness for the work it was given to do. People are industriously] declaring that the Com mittee's report is in its severity, and shakingjtheir heads wisely on both aides.

A wrestling match for £25 aside and the Championship of New Zealand between Hudson (the pwv CliJ.uigion) and Roach, of Wellington, luj* r’ace Wellington last night. The former . j..ju..jd the latter one throw, the.mateb to be be™ three out,of five throws. Hudson turoe falls, and won.

At a meeting of the Qrand Orange Lodge, Auckland District, absolution of sympathy with the brethren in Ireland was passed, and ordered to be transmitted to the Qrand Lodge, Ireland. A further resolution expressive of unswerving fidelity to the Crown and Con tention and, deprecating any change tending to weaken the unity of the Empire, was passed, and directed to be forwarded .to i the Marqius of Salisbury. The same resolution wee also carried unanimously at a largely attended public meeting last night.

It is understood (that the Government have received a cable message that their application re H.M.B. Miranda|has been mentioned to the proper authorities. Nothing farther has been, heard of Mr A. L. Levy, of Wellington whose disappearance we chronicled yesterday. It is thought be may have left for Sydney on Thursday, as he has not been seen since that day.

Smart shocks of earthquake were felt in Wellington and Blenheim yesterday morning.

The following nominations have been received for the South Canterbury Coursing Club’s champion meeting, which will com mence at St Andrews’ to-morrow: —Bed of Stone, Hornpipe, Moonbeam, Manuka, Mary, Luioifer, Bangle, Symphony, Hook 11, Princess Charlotte,} Springbank, Arsws, Pat and Swift.

The collection of books ordered for the Ashburton Library from Mudie, of London, have arrived in the colony, and their appear ance on the library shelves may be looked for in the course of a few days. We understand that Mr G. H. St Hill will | leave Ashburton by the express this evening en route for his new home in Western Aus tralia. We feel sure that the residents of this district will sincerely regret Mr St Hill’s I determination to follow the rush to the New I M Dorado, but they will join with us in I wishing the adventurous myageur the success I his energy and integrity should command. I ' A meeting of the Committee of tbs Aah- I burton Baaing Club will be held at the Olub'a I room this evening for the purpose of adopt- I ing a programme for the Spring raoe I meeting.

Tenders are invited by the Inspector of Sheep and Babbits for destroying rabbits on the Bangitata Island. The ordinary monthly meeting of the Ashburton School Committee will be held this

evening. We again draw attention to the entertain ment to be held in St. Stephen’s Schoolroom this evening. The programme is published elsewhere, and judging by it the concert promises to be a great success^ A cablegram, received late this afternoon i states that tenders lor the Tasmanian million loan were opened in London yesterday, and “ that the amount offered was £2,000,000; I tenders at £9813a 6d will receive 38 per cent, I above that in full.” As the minimum was I fixed at £99, it appears there is some error I in the message.

MAGISTERIAL.

AS H BURTON—TO- DAT,

[Before Mr H. 0. S. Biddeley, R.M.] DRUNKENNESS. James Leeson was charged with having been drunk and with having made use of obscene language.—Constable Latimer proved the offence. For drunkenness the accused was fined 5a and costs, with the usual alternative, and for making use of obscene language was ordered to be im prisoned for 48 hours with hard labor. SUPPLYING A PROHIBITED PERSON. Horace George Andrews, a lad abont II years of age, and the son of the Steward of the Ashburton Club, was charged with a breach of the 169th section of the Licensing Act by supplying one George Parkin, a prohibited person, with liquor. —Mr Crisp appeared for the defendant The following evidence was taken.—J R. Oolyer stated that on July 21, 1885, a prohibition order had been issued against George Parkin.—Mrs Parkin, the wife of George Parkin, said she had spoken to Mr Nelson, president of the Ashburton Clnb on several occasions, and asked him to give orders to stop her husband’s liquor, Mr Nelson promised to do so, but as her husband still came home under the influence of liquor she followed him one evening to the Club where she found him sitting reading the newspaper and drinking a glass of whisky She took the glass from him and threw it out The boy, the defendant, in reply to witness, admitted having supplied her husband with the liquor.—Constable Remor said that on the 6th Inst he went to the Club with Mrs Parkin. He saw the b< y Andrews, the son of the caretaker, and he admitted having supplied the liquor. Witness did not think the defendant understood the definition of “ pro hibited,” but thought witness was accusing him with supplying a drunken person.—This was the evidence for the police.—After some argument between Sergeant Felton and Mr Crisp the latter submitted that the case must be dismissed became the 229th section of the Act set forth that nothing in |thls Act shall apply to Clubs.” —The Magistrate could not agree with Mr Crisp's contention. He said the words quoted by Mr Crisp only applied to the provisions with regard to he closing of hotels.—After some further argument, Sergeant Felton called if. B, Nelson to prove that the defendant had a knowledge of Parkin being a prohibited person. Mr Nelson said that Mrs Parkin had spoken to him about her husband being supplied with liquor. Witness said that if Mr Parkin got liquor at the Club witness would see that he did not get liquor there any more Witness did not speak to any one in the Club telling them not to supply Parkin.— As there was no evidence of knowledge on the toy’s part that Parkin was a pro hibited person the case was dismissed. The Court then rose

THE TWELFTH OF JULY

Last night No. 23 Lodge, Star of Ash burton, of the Orange Constitution, celebrated the anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne of “ glorious memory” by a dinner in tl o Royal Hotel. Mine Host, Brother Toppin excelled himself on the occasion by providing a roost appetising spread, with “ laahins and lashins left ” of everything that was good. The “ gintle man that pays the rint” occupied a promi nent position on the table, and his succulent flesh, superbly prepared, was duly appreciated by the sixty or seventy brawny sons of Erin who clustered round the table. Host Toppin took the duty of providers specially upon himself, and the excellence of the repast reflected credit on the Royal kitchen. The chair was occupied by Bro Elliot, R W.M. of the Lodge, and Past Masters Sparrow and f-’oaly and Treasurer Toppin supported him on the right, the left hand chairs being reserved, as a delicate compliment, for the press representatives, Bros J. M. Hamp ton r and W. Patterson were croupiers.

After the usual loyal toasts had been duly honored, the charter toast was given from the vice chair—“ The glorious, pious, and immortal memory of vVilliam the Third ” The toast was received with all the customary honors, Bro J. Tucker proposed—“ The House of Representatives. Mr J. R. Chapman responded. P.M Bro Sealy proposed—“ The Im perial Grand Master.”—Bro McLaughlin responded in a capital speech, which elicited rounds of applause. He expressed a hope that the Parnellites would shortly be relegated to the “ fouliest” corner of Ireland

P. M. Bro J. I Sparrow proposed ths Worshipful Grand Master, Bro J. Elliot. —The Grand Master responded. Bro J. M. Hampton proposed— ,f The Army, Navy, and Volunteers,” coupled wiih the name of Sergeant McLean £>unn. —The toast was received with musical honors, and cheers for Sergeant and Mrs Dunn.-Sergeant McLean Dunn responded. Bro. Connolly proposed—“ The Wor shipful Grand Master of the Middle Island, Bro. S. B. Nelson,”-—P.M. Bro T. Sealey replied on behalf of the Grand Master, who was engaged on Orange business in another part of the district Mr J. R. Chapman proposed—“ The Ashburton Borough Council,”—Bro, T. Sealy responded. Bro Dixon proposed Masters and Officers of the Ashburton Lodge.”—P.M. Bro Sparrow responded. Bro McLaughlin proposed—“ The Ladies ’ —P.M. Bro J. Sealy responded. Bro S. Brown proposed—“ Orangemen all over the world.”

Bro Patterson proposed—“ The Ash burton County Council.”—Bro. Anderson responded. P.M. Bro Sealy proposed “ The Press.” —Messrs Saunders, Dnnn, and Panl responded. Mr McLean Dunn proposed—“ The Host,” and Mr Toppin responded. Daring the evening, a number of songs were contributed by various members of the company, and the proceedings twf* minated shortly after 3 a.m.| (LsH

ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Ashburton Borough Council was held at the Council Chambers, Baring Square west last evening. Present —The Mayor and Cra Roberts. Craighead, Williamson, Bird, Harris n, Thomas, and Sealy.

M vYOR’s statement. The Mayor said the debit balance at the Bank was £1378 6a 9d. The amounts which bad been received since last meet-

iag were Library account, £1 9s ; rents of reserves, £2 ; excise licenses, £2O; rates, 1886, £8 9s; total, £3llßs There still remained over £7OO of rates to be collected, which must be considered a largo amount for the present time of year. He would move later in the meeting that unless outstanding rates be paid, action bo taken for their recovery. The books which the Library Committee had ordered on behalf of the Council were in port, and would he thought be on the shelves next week. The cottage on the Fire Brigade site had been sold, and had, to his mind, realised a satisfactory Wft fiorl nlnaatiwA in nvaaontino frt

Inguru* jjc uau iu w each councillor a copy of the West Coaet Railway League’s book recently issued. OOBEEBVOMDENCB. Letters were read—(l) From Upper Ash burton Road Board, declining to recognise the Connell's claim for Fire Brigade ex penses incurred at Quinton’s fire.—lt was decided to ask the Board to reconsider their decision, the Council being of opinion that some misapprehension must have arisen (2) From Mudie’s Library, London, advis ing the despatch of books. (3) From the Ashburton County Council, stating that It had decided to plant willows between the railway and traffic bridges for protec tive purposes, but had no objection to the Borough Council planting ornamental trees there at its own cost.—Received.

(4) From Mr T. Andrews, to the effect that his tender for asphalting, which had been accepted, was not for Tancred street only, bat for a term of two years—The specifications and tender were referred to, and consideration was deferred until after the reading of the Works Committee’s report. (5) From Mr W. Lake, drawing the Council’s attention to a former letter of hia with reference to the levelling of two sections belonging to him.—The mat | ter had been referred to the Engineer, who reported in favor of thojwork being undertaken,—lt was decided to reply to that effect to Mr Lake. At this stage Cr Reid took his seat. engineers’ report. The Engineers reported as follows ; -

Asphalting, re Mr Andrews letter : ’ hen the tenders ware invited for naphalt paving, intending contractors were requested to tender both for the work now contemplated an I for a general con Wet similar to Bradley’s, which w*s given them to peruse, and which contained both the technical and legal condi ions. After the acceptance of Mr Andrews’ tender, we Informed him we would prepare a contract which wiuld apply to the present work, and preliminary to any general contract, if decided on by the Council and drawn up by its legal advisers. Lamps : There are no lamps or lamp pos‘s in stock to replcs the one broken at the corner of Barnett and East streets. The Council have always kept some in stock in case of accidents or emergencies, but the last were used in Grigg street and the Wakanui road. The lamps have now all been re painted, and also soma of the posts which ko4 •-><-> f kaan rtainfo/1 knfnpn IVfafa) 11 r» nr

streets: Many of the streets requ’re more or loss and ho’lows, and the Works Com mittee suggest that two more horses and carts be hired, so that the work may bo more economically done. The labor gang have been engaged principally in widening the footpaths on the East Bel r , and in clearing oat the main ontfall drain from the outlet in the river bed to Have lock street. These works are just upon completion, and some of the man will be at liberty to attend to any planting, etc., that may be decided on. Some scooping has been done in the river, at the mill race, and other Jminor or routine matters attended to. The Works Committee recommend that a bonus of £1 10 1 be given to two of the men employed for extra work daring the foreman’s.illness. ASPHALTING. With reference to Mr Andrews’ letter on this subject It wss resolved, after con sidering the Engineers’ report, that as it was evident he had been under a mis apprehension when tendering for the work he sboold have the option of with drawing if he so chose.

LAMP POSTS. It was resolved to procure three lamp posts, of similar pattern to those now in use. MEXAttINO. The danse in the Engineers’ report with referenda to this matter was adopted, and it was decided to procure two teams for the space of one week to do the work necessary. BONUS.

This danse was adopted. PLANTING COMMITTEE’S KEPORT,

The Planting] Committee reported hav ing visited the 10 acre plantation of gums, and reported that it would cost about £lo to replant with larch and pines that portion of the ground ,gn which the gums had died. Before incurring that expense, however, the Committee wished to have the opinion of the Council. The belt around the river bed reserve required filling up, and the rom-vttic suggested that in Block > -<-E. side,

facing South street, should be fenced off and planted, and on the terrace facing the road to the river pines should be planted ; below that, on the river frontage, poplars and willows.

Or Soaly detailed what was necessary to be done in the plantation, and said that if the Council decided to undertake the work the Council's, men could carry it out.

On the motion of Cr Williamson, seconded by Cr Thomas, the report was adopted. rOTTNDKBEPHR. Cr Roberts asked what amount ot money had been received from the present poundkeeper since he had taken the pound. The Msyor said the sum of £lO was due. The ponndkeaper had several times promised to pay the amount, bet he had not as yet done so. The natter was left in the hands of the Mayor to deal with. PUMP. Cr Sealy asked if the pump forFUing the water cart was yet in order. The Mayer aald the . P um P WM ready for use as soon as requited. OUTSTANDING EATSS. The Mayor moved—“ That notification be made that unless all outstanding rates be paid by the 26th last, they be sued for without further notice."—Carried. Instructions were given to the Clerk with reference to issue of summonses. CONGRATULATORY, In reference to the book issued by the West Coast Railway League with which the Mayor had presented each Councillor, Cr Williamson, in an appropriate speech, proposed a motion expressing the thanks of the Council. # ; Cr Thomas seconded the motion, which ( was carried nnanimonsly.

PAYMENTS Accounts amounting to £134 9a Id were passed for payment. In reply to Or Thomas, the Mayor said that after the work of gravelling, which it had been decided to undertake, was completed, the amount of the pay.shept would be very materially reduced. The Council then adjourned.

SIR CHARLES DILKE AND HIS CONSTITUENTS.

On May 3 d a crowded meeting of Liberal Hectors of Chelsea assembled In Preece's Riding School, Fulm-nroad, at the invitation of Sir Charles Dilke, to hear a statement from him with regard to his onduct in the case of “ Crawford v

Orawford and Dilke." The riding school, which is computed to bold 2200 persons, was very nearly full, and the audience accorded Sir Charles and Lady Dilke an

enthusiastic reception upon their appear ance on the platform. The chair was taken by Mr Brass, a member of the Council rf the Chelsea Liberal Association, who had, in the earlier part of the year, mged that it «m -sir Charles Dilke'a doty to make a public statement with regard to the charges that had been brought against him. Sir Chir'ea dike who was received with renewed cheering commenced by referring to the blow that had fallen opou him in July last year, when the ac cusations were first ma'ta, and which bad caused him suffering almost beyond the limit of human endurance, aggravated tenfold by hia position In the political world. Lcfe became unbearable to him. and he wonld gladly have relinquished hia existence couH, ha have left a name unsullied by slander. Ho was. however, sustained by the affections of many friends and especially by the trust of her who was sitting by bis aide, (Great cheering ) Be wonld willingly have re tired from Parliament if his supporters in Chelsea had consented to fais doing so, and ha had offered to pay the whole cost of the ehction if they wonld accept hia resignation. His wishes ware, how« ever, overruled. When he first heard of the Crawford case, he suggested that a private inquiry should be held, the result of which, if not satisfactory to both parties, should be no bat to • further legal action, and volunteered every assistance In promoting the strictest investigations. (Cheers.) This was refused ; but it was surely adjust after that to charge him wl h shrinking from investigation. Before the case came on for hearing he was advised by a >me of hia friends to let it proceed in i the ordinary way. and not to volunteer his evidence. Others took the contrary view, aid as they disagreed ha deter mined to use his own judgment, and went to the C.urt prepa.ed to glte a public denial to the charge .Even tually his friends all agreed that he ' ught not to interfere, and he yielded to their wishes They expressed the opinion that the case against him had utterly collapsed—(cheers)—a view that was supported by the statement of the petitioner’s council and also by the learned Ju ige, who not only struck out his (Sir 0. Dilko’s) nams far the case but gave him his costs. The latter fact was important, because it tended to imply that he had been shown to have committed no act in connection with tbs case of a doubtful or suspicious character. (Hear, h ar.) A portion of the public, however, did notacc?pt this view of the result, and said he ought, nevertheless, to have insisted on answering the charge, while others said he had allowed an innocent woman to be found guilty. This was the moat cruel of all, and yet it was absurd, because Mrs Crawford con'd at any moment have cleared her self by simply confessing that her state ment was untrue. With regard to tbs state of the law, that was no concern of his, he waa not responsible for It, and he onght not to punisfcol for it. The termination of the salt, instead of bring ing him reiie f , as he bad hoped, was the beginning of a relentless persecution, especially on the part of a section of the Press, not he believed from improper motives, bat in the defence of public morals. (No, no, and derisive cries.) Sir Charles went on to say that he again laid before his supporters his desire to retire, because he knew that he had lost weight and influence in the borough. (A Voice : You will get It back; you will have the Irish next time ; and laughter.) Both he and his wif had suffered deeply, but he pledged his honor to them that night that the charge against him was untrue. (Cheers and waving of hats) Although it might be long before the truth prevailed, and although bis life might be worn away in the attempt, he felt that it would be a cowardly prefer ence of present ease to duty if he flinched from the endeavor to prove it. (Here Sir Charles Dilke was unable to proceed for a few moments from emotion.) Hie doty to his wife and to his constituents, as well as to himself, was to fight the battle. Having referred to the attacks that had been made on the association as not representative of Liberal feeling. Sir Charles Dilke proceeded to state that he had urged the Queen’s Proctor to intervene, had ordered the fullest and amplest assistance he eonld render to prevent the divorce being granted ; stating also, that he was prepared to deny on oath the charges that bed been made against him, ard also to bear tba whole lof the costs. Eventually, on April 20, the Queen’s Proctor informed hiip that he had entered an appearance in the salt, -He therefore now looked forward con fidently to the opportunity of stating on oath hia assertion that he waa entirely innocent of those disgraceful charges, and the day would come when everyone would know that he was free from that matter. (Prolonged applause.) The following resolution waa carried unanimously “That this mass meeting of Liberal electors of Chelsea having heard Sir Charles Dilke’s statement heartily accepts his denial of the charges with which he has been assailed, and assure 3 him of their continued con fidence ” Sir Charles Dike, in acknowledgment said the unanimous expression of their approval “ exceeded his wildest dreams.” A vote of thanks to the chairman closed the proceedings.

TO-DAY’S TELEGRAMS.

Fruitgrowers Association. Auckland, July 13. A Fruitgrowers Association was formed last night and Mr Thomson was elected president. It was resolved to oppose any alteration in the present Codlin Moth Aofc Gisborne Petroleum Works. Gisborne, July 13.

Weaver, the mins manager of the South Pacific Petroleum Works, reports the third sand was struck at 1140 feet, the drill being 40 feet in advance. This drill bored one foot into this sand when a good show of oil was found and a plug was then inserted, according to instruct tions from Sydney. Upon opening the hole the plug was fonnd to have been forced np 40 feet to the bottom of the pipe and some 60 or 70 feet of oil and sand forced round the ping into the pipe. A jammer was placed on the plug, which was driven within ten feet of the bot tom. All fluid yaa then balled out, but within an hoar the pipe h*d filled to the same depth again, and was bailed pn£ three times with the same result. It la estimated that present Indications are good for e 20 to 30 barrel well.

Jumped Overboard. Chbistcucrch, July 13

During the passage of the Penguin from Dunedin to Lyttelton a steerage passenger named-James Trelesven jumped over, board and was drowned. The body was re covered and brought to Lyttelton.

SHIPPING.

Arrived.

[Per Merchant Shipping and Under writers’ Association.] London, July 12. Arrived Chalmers.

| THE ASHBURTON OUABDIAN, TUESDAY, JULY 13, 1886.



SERVANTS WANTED. SEVEN GENERAL SERVANTS and one COOK for Ashburton end unrba* Albo, one COOK end one GENERAL SERVANT for the country. Apply to Mrs Bendell ■ Registry o!BC ®* A. W. RANDELL, fBUIT EBE R , Ac., Town Hell. Ashburton. gLACK, BEATTIE & COMPANY, Criterion House, 30i 203, 205, High Btreet, CHRISTCHURCH. Wo hero the pleasure to edvlee our (Woman end the resldentß generally Ashburton District that we have oi reorived very large Shipment, of NEWEST DRAPERY GOODS the Present Season. The advantage. WMeh we posses. In being able to buy In “* b, “ ",scb oPlsh“ylJrao P lsh“ylJ ra ofbnslness „ AT LOWEST PRICES. We endeavour our Customers Wat value procur ble, whatever prices they may wish to purchase Goods at, and ’”llegb”nd well-assorted •hat the most varied wants can bo sop oiled We append a list of our Depart ££ in each of which an Immense Variety of most Novel and Fashionable .will be found.



Wanted. WANTED— A good General Servant. Apply office of this paper, 7 277 TXT ANTED a PLOUGHMAN. Apply. W R. Millar, Winchmore. 7 278 WANTED— A middle aged woman sc Housekeeper to bachelors Apply office of thU paper. 7 281 TAT ANTED Known—Board and resi dene© for two single gentlemen In a private family. Apply Guardian Office. WANTED known that R. Lancaster has the prettiest Villa Residence in Ashburton (opposite Infant School) to Lot or Sell. A perfect bargain. Terras easy. 7 234 WANTED Known—Milk do'ivered daily in town or suburbs, at prices to meet the times. Orders addressed Wm. Grernsladb, Allonton. or left at McFarlane’s Stores, punctually attended to. 7 276 WANTED KNOWN—You can got sides of mutton from Lancaster’s from lsd to 2d, sent home to yonr resi dence, withont attending the auction sales all day. 6 174 WANTED Known—Hayes and Co. will commence their Great Gift Sale To-morrow (Saturday). The greatest sensation of the day. Look out for the lucky glass jar of peas in their window next the Arcade. ,



WANTED CASH.—White Sugar, 2*d ; White Crystal, 3d ; Sperm Candles, sd; Lingfisb, 4d ; best Lobsters, 6d ; Plaid Vestas, 5d per doz. ; Tea, Is per lb; Sago, 2£d; Tapioca, 2|d; Cutting Salmon, 8d ; Venus Nnilrod, 5s 6d ; Groats, 9d.~ J, McGregor, Tancred Street. _ WANTED KNOWN—Long looked for come at last T. Huult, having commenced bacon caring, he U able to supply a real good Pork Samage at fid per lb at the Factory, Moore st, Ashburton. Pigs cared In any quantity dried, smoked and delivered home at One Penny per lb. T. Hoult. 7 UST OPENED-A lot of good plain Dress Stuffs at all good colors, Girls Stockings 4sd all sines, also a choice lot of Stockinette Jackets, Dressmaking on the premises style and fit guaranteed. H. 0. Seders, Melford House, East Street. WANTED 999 lovers of the Fine Arts to see the new Premium Pictures, to be given away to subscribers to the American publications. The Pictures are now on view at the Picture Frame Manu factory of Gates and Son, Burnett Street, opposite the “ Ashburton Mall” Office. * 5 22 WANTED Known—The Gospel will be preached every Lord’s Day evening in the Arcade Chambers at 6.30 p.m. (d.v.) Free for all. No collection P ' 6 697 ONTHLY ADVERTISER, issued by Robert Elston, Theatrical Agent and Bill Poster ; terms—4o Inch spsce fa per month, centre spaces 10s ; for longer terms special arrangements can be made ; advertisements should not be later than the 26th ef each month. 760



Special Advertisements. Trees Trees Trees THE undersigned has FOR SALE all kinda of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, Pinna Insignia, Anstriaca, Maritima, and Macrocarpa, by tens of thoaaanda; other kinda in proportion. All kinds of cabbage plants, etc, on rale. All orders by poet or otherwise shall receive my best attention. N.B.—Gentlemen’s Gardens tastefully laid out. All kinds of planting done by contract. .TAMES PORT R, OLIFTON NURSERY, 4 75 Allentun, Ashburton.



dress department hosiery department; mantle department PRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT MILLINERY DEPARTMENT DRbSS DEPARTMENT* hosiery department mantle dbrabtmbnt DRB9SMAKING_DBPARTMBNX millinery CLOTHING DEPARTMENT UNDERCLOTHING DEPARTMENT tailoringjjbpartmbnt HOUSEHOLD FURNISHING •IXKIAL MAHUFAOTOBBfrom various Mills Including BLANKETS. FLANNELS As TWEEDS OF ASHBURTON MANUFACTURE. Cash S/otbm a OaBH P Rießß i ALACK, BEATTIE &CO. general D^ A P®fX,R S ARB ’ house tailors. PftRSSM AKERS MHiUNBRS



Baylis and Co. FAMILY GROCERS. 1 KB CRITERION OF PRICE AND QUALITY. SAUNDERS’ BUILI INGS. CANTERBURY MILLS, ASHBURTON. I WILL be a BUYER of UPWARDS OF 300,000 Bushels MILLING WHEAT THIS SEASON. Also some Large Lines of OATS AND OTHER PRODUCE. COBNSAOKS, Fall Sleo sod Weight, at 5s 6d per dosor, O. TURNER, S4O Par D. H. BROWN.



Victoria House SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. -vrOW SHOWING, a Splendid Assortment nf ih« famous “ LION ” brand (Victorian) GOODS, in Men’s Plain and Fancy Tweed Suits, Trousers, Trousers and Veal*, Waterproof and Overcoat#, Oord Riding Pants, Printed end White Moles, Boy’a Kniokar and HeaconufielJ Sac Suits, et-., etc These Goods, amounting in v»'uo to over £4OO, are Manu‘*cturora Samples, out and finished In the moat perfect styK Purchase I at » h >avy Discount, and ara offered at a alight advance n.>on M. LB JURNK WFP'LHi <\ i. PRB3KS. Our Stock of General Draporv, Bools, etc., I« un-irp .««« * for Value. DIMANT AND COE, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, * BO »T IMPORTERS, Be Streets, Ashburton



Victorian Steam Carriage Works. J. R, STEEL & SON WISH to intimate to the Public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that, having obtained STEAM POWER and other Machinery requisite for the carrying on their work efficiently, are now In a position to meet the demands of the public with a fir ‘ class article at prices to suit the times. Every «. 'Option of Carriages and Trap* made, Painted and Repaired. Spring Traps from £BO. Whitechapel* from £25. Buggies from £3O. P.S.—Special attention paid to Repainting and Retrlmmlng. VICTORIAN STEAM IRON WORKS AND GENERAL SHOEING FORGE. J B S & SON, while thanking the public for their past liberal support In this department, beg to intimate that, having procured first-class Machinery, they are now In a position to undertake all kinds of Engineering work. ...... . Special attention is given to Turning, Boring and the Repairing of all kinds of Machinery, including Combines, Engines, Reaper and Binders, and every description of Agricultural Implements. ESTIMATES given for Contractors and Builders Ironwork. HORSES CAREFULLY HOD—Draughts, 7s ; Hacks, 6s. 8



Special advertisements. R 0 W N RON W;OJR E ► ! ARMAGH STREET, Christchurch. Portable Ranges Bora Wood and Coal—ln Four Slses. PAINTED CORRUGATED IRON in Four, FGo, Six and Seven Feet Lengths. 40 per cent. Cheaper than Galvanised Iron. 10 1988 Notice.



I HAVE disposed of ray Bir'-eua In Ashburton to MESSES H. J. WOOD & CO., OF CHRISTCHURCH. In thanking the Pnbllc of Ashburton and District for their liberal patronage accorded to me during the years 1 have carried on business here, 1 have much pleasure in soliciting a continuance of their favor on behalf of ray worthy successors, who will make this a branch of their well-known STATIONER’S HiLl* I THOS. F. FARLEY. In reference to the above, we respect fully request the Public of Ashburton and District, and all Wends and customers of Mr Farley, to favor us with a continuance of their commands, and we guarantee to give at all times the value in New Zealand in our line of Business.



An additional stock of Commercial Stationary, of superior quality, and latest new Books, to the value of £IOOO, will be speedily forwarded from our Christchurch depot. The latest new Books and Magazines will be to band by every direct steamer from London. Subscribers supplied at our Christchurch prices Any Book out of stock will be imme diately procured from our Christchurch establishment. H. J. WOOD"AND CO., STATIONERS’ HALL. All book debts to be paid to H, J. Wood and Co. THOS. F. FARLEY.



NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTO li The new goods for the WINTER SEASON 4 BE NOW OPENED OUT. The Stock is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And the variety of Style and Patterns in {Men's, Youths’, and Boys’ Clothing leaves nothing to be desired. Thousands of Men’s and Boys'! Suits, newest styles. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of New Zealand Tweeds. Every garment warranted shrunk Overcoats, Waterproof Coats and Leggings in great variety Hats, comprising every new style worn Children’s Jersey Suits, Children’s Men* of-War Suits Gentlemen’s Hosiery, Scarves; Oxford Regatta and White Shirts Bugs, Portmanteaus, and Travelling Bags The celebrated WERTHBTM SEWING MACHINE. Time Payments, f N.Z. CLOTHING FACTOR Y e East Stbbet.



ASHBURTON COUNTY COUISO L. RABBIT NUISANCE NOTICE is hereby given that the Sheep and Rabbit Inspector having reported that the rabbits in this county | are on the increase, owners of property are notified that the Rabbit Act will be strictly enforced by the Inspector unless immediate steps are taken to destroy the



rest. The attention of landowners n to the following clauses of the Act : i called Babbit



Clause No, B.—Any Inspector may serve or caused to be served upon any one or more of the owners of any private land on which ha believes there are rabbits, a notice in writing In the form or to the effect set forth in schedule A,



hereto requiting the Imre tlon of the rabbits on such Clause 9 —lf immediate service of such notice sue of the owners upon whom served do not commence t acts, deads, matters, and t opinion of the Inspector m to destroy the rabbits on t tloned in such notice In thi possible, and having so comi continue such action until si destroyed, each of the owne such notice has been set liable to a penalty of not 1 pound nor more that tweni Clause 10. —After the ex] month from the date of aoo the last preceding section still, In the opinion of th< rabbits on the land men notice, each or any one i owners upon whom the nol In the preceding section b shall be liable to a further less than five pounds n twenty pounds, and so ot ceediug period of one which there shall still, In -he Inspector, be rabbits r Clausa 11.—If any own or fail to comply with aforesaid to destroy rabbi