DAILY MEMORANDA.

MEETINGS, AMUSKMENTS Etc. Monday, June 11 Borough Council, at Borough Connell Chain bora a- 7.30 Friday, July 2, Atnburtou County Council —At Council Chambers, 11 a.m. Saturday, July 3. Wskanni Road Board—At Road Board office

RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

Tracts Arrive at Ashburton —From Christ church and the North, at 10.15 a.m. (express), 4.35 p.m., nd 7.10 p.m. From Timaru, 10.45 a.m. From Dunedin and South, 5.27 r ,Tr. (express). From Mount Somers, 10.5 a.m. Tbains Leave Ashburton —For Ohnat huroh and North, at 7.10 a.m., 10.55 a.m*, end 6.37 p.m. (express). For Dunedin and aouth, 10.25 a.m. (express). For Timaru, 545 p.m. For Mount Somers, 5.5 p.m

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

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MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close at the Ashburton Post Office follows; — For Christchurch and North at o a.m 10.30 a-m., and 5 p.m., daily. For Chertsey Rakaia, &c. , at 10.30 a. ra *nd 5 p.m. daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hmds, Joldatream, Eaugitata, Orari, Winchester, rod Geraldine, at 10 a.m. daily. For Temuka, at 10 a.m. and 4.30 p.m dally. for Timaruand South, at 10 a.m., and 4.30 p.m., daily. For Greenstreet, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10.45 a,m. For Wakanui, Elgin, Sea view, Soafield, nd Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at 6.30 a. m. For rlount Somers, daily at 4. go p.m For Mayfield and Ruapaua, on Mon flays and Thursdays, at 4.30 p.m. For Ashton, Waterton and Longboach, _ 4.30 p.m. daily. ■ -^^^^Fie’nnigtoD-on Mondays, Wednes lays, and Fridays, at 4.30 p. m. For Newiauda, on Tuesdays and Fi at 10.30 B.m.

Mails arrive at tho Ashburton Post Office — r From Christchurch and Rakaia at 10. lo ■ .m., 4.35 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. From Chertsey, &c. at 10.15 £ and 4.35 p.m. daily. From Dunedin ana intermediate places daily. aFrOzxx Temuka and Timaru at 10.40 a.m np 5.30 o.m daily. From ‘Greenstreet, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10 i.m. Jrom Mount Somers, daily at 10.0 a.m. . From Mayfield and Rutpona, on A eu needaye and S«turdavs, at 10.5 a.m. From Ashton, Waterton, and -nu each at 10 a.m. daily. From Newlaada, on Tuesdays ai d tn flays, at 2.30 p.m. i f rom Flemington on Tuesdays, Thuro days, and Saturdays, at lOu.m.

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

James Eust*cb.—A printer's error. Blowfly —Your letter will appear on Monday.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 1886.

Pressure on our space this evening necessitates the exclusion of leading matter. Tho ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Ashburton Borough Council will be held on Monday evening.

The annual general meeting of members of the Ashburton Racing Club will be held this evening at tho Club’s room at 8 o’clock. Mr F.Ferriman has on view at bis premises in East street a collection of pictures which would well repay a visit of inspection. They are copies of famous pictures by some of the old masters, and many of the originals are in tho Dresden Gallery. Mr Ferrimau has within tho last few days disposed of several, and he invites a visit from ail who have a desire to inspect a really interesting collection. Mr F.Stephenson Smith, District Surveyor, reached Waian yesterday afternoon from St. James, bringing news that he had lost two membarsof his partythrough exhaustion,con sequent on being overtaken by a severe snow storm in the Upper Clarence Valley on the evening of the !Hh inst. Tho unfortunate victims were Mr L. Paske, a nephew of the Governor, and Mr H. J. Thompson of Richmond.

Thu ordinary meeting of the Ashton School Committee was held on Monday last. Present —Messrs G. Gilmour (Chairman), T. Taylor, J. Croy, Bell, Oropou, W. Croy and J, Shearer. A letter was read from the Board of Education asking, prior to granting sum asked for by the Committee, to be furnished with a plan of the school grounds, with existing line of fences. The Inspector's report was con sidered. It showed that thejisohool was well conducted, and the instruction given in bis presence to have been satisfactory. Some dis cussion ensued, with regard to the sewing lesson, and t|e Committee expressed the opinion that it would bo advisable in future to devote the stipulated time to this subject. Mies Ick, the assistant mistress, tendered her resignation, which was accepted. The master’s report having been considered, the Committee adjourned. Mr Mathew Burnett, the temperance advocate, is at present in Blenheim, where be is conducting his mission with great success. In Nelson Mr Burnett took nearly 600 pledges.

A considerable fall of snow took place at Eakaia on Wednesday night. At Bomerton the fall was much heavier tand the suow is still lying on the ground. Mr Glapcotl, the lecturer of the Govern ment Inanranoe Association, addressed a fairly large audience at the Oddfellow’s Hall. Rakaia, last evening. The lecture was of an instructive and interesting character, and soma of the anecdotes related by Mr Clapcott provoked much merriment.

The following contributions towards the stipend fund of the Longbeach parochial district have ncen received since the publica tion of the last accounts: —Coldstream, £l6; Chatmos, £lO ; Lowclffe, £5. One of the most severe frosts yet registered in Ashburton occurred last night. The following thermometer readings have been supplied to us : —Alford Forest, Itsdeg., Fab.; Alfo’-d Station, 19deg.; Methven, 19deg. ; Ashburton ,*2Mog.

All the East Coast telegraph lines north of Wellington are down, and commnnication 1.1 therefore interrupted.

The Clerk of the Ashburton Resident Magistrate’s Court will attend at the Court house, Rakaia, on Wednesday, June 16, between the hours of 9.30 a.m. and 4.30

A meeting of the Wikanui School Com mittee was hold on Monday, All the mem bers were present. The Inspector’s report upon the Main School was submitted, and considered satisfactory. The teachers' reports were read, and dealt with. The Chairman was directed to apply to the Board of Education for a grant for planting pur poses, Mr Brown was authorised to have drainage done, and it was resolved—“ That the caretaker bo requested to have the fires kindled not than 9 a.m,, and that the doors be thrown open at that hour for the comfort of the scholars.” The Chairman re ported that Mr Doake had been engaged as Secretary to tho Committee, Jand it was re solved to pay the Secretary a salary of £5

per annum. A letter was read from Board of Education, enclosing a petition from residents in the south-west pa-t of the district praying for the conatitution of a new school district. Mr Cole proposed, and Mr Cochrane seconded, that the prayer of the petitioners should be granted. As an amendment, Mr Brown proposed, and Mr Bead ley seconded ; “ That the Committee

declines to make any recommendation, and therefore leaves the whole question to be

dealt with as tho Board may think fit,

On being put to the meeting, the amendment was carried, and tho Committee then ad-

journed.

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THE MASONIC CONCERT.

Last night the somerset Lodge of Free masons gave a grand dress concert in the Masonic Hall. The tidy little room was well filled ; but, with a knowledge of the Immense influence exercised by the Masonic body, it muat not bo for a moment Imagined that the number of people in the hall represented tho number of tickets sold. We are aware that tickets for this concert are held by Masons all over the coumy, and as tho holders were not present in the hall, we take it that their best wishes were with the object of the concert, thongh they were not able to be present In person. The concert was in aid of the Lodge fund, and a good sum will be realised. To make the programme as attractive as possible, several strangers had been invited to assist, and amongst these must be men tioned tho names of Messrs Wood ( I’imaru) and Herman (Christchurch) The fame of the former is still in its zeoith in Aeb barton, and that of tho latter has bien certainly set aflame by his perform ances last night. instrumentalists comprised the genlemen above me-i tionod, and Messrs Brooks, Kneen, and Jameson, and Misses Orr and Kidd. Messrs Brooks and Kneen played Dye’s Grand Festival March, which though ad mirably manipulated, suffered through the rickety state of tho piano, which had been badly affected by tho weather, and caused a lot of trouble throughout the evening. A Masonic choir contributed two Masonic choruses, in fairly good tune, but rather hasty time, espe cially tho first. Singolee’s “ pastorale ” for violin and piano, was performed in a finished style by Mr Herman and his sister, Mrs H. Zander, and the selections from “La Sonnambula,” by the same harmonist, were played with eqnat taste and accuracy. The well-known and ; popular overture to the “ Caliph ct Bagdad,” was played by Messrs Wood and Herman (violinists), Jameson (flautist), and Miss Kidd (pia list), but a difference la tho pitch of flute and piano, which was not adjustable near the close of the piece, ' detracted much from the otherwise excel lence of the performance, and tho same : may bo said of the second contribution of the same parties, Mias Emma |Orr’s selection of Scotch was very well played, and her playing was quite an enjoyable Item of tho evening. Mrs Crisp sang touchingly Giro Pinsnti’a tr Touch of a Vanished Hand,” and her “ Close to the Threshold,” a trifle by Parker, was grace fully given. Mra Denshire sang with a return of the power wa have heard her put forth years ago in Nelson, when as the leading amateur aoprano in that essentially musical city she used to en trance delighted audiences with the rich ness of her voice, and her artistic render ing of some of the most difficult music in •core- Mrs Denshire was loudly applauded, and only the rule of ,ihe ball for the night, strictly enforced by the chairman, pre vented a vigorous encore from being car rled to Its utmost. Mi s Barrett waa sweetly winning In the quaint little song “ Lassie,” and Miss Gates had ample scope for the power of her excellent voice In Bacalossi’s “ 1 will love thee ever. ” Mr Gated, who peformed grandly the solo “ Great fabric” in tho Masonic odo, “ Hiram the Architect,” sang also Molloy’s “ Postillion," and Mr llairieon, the ever green, sustained his old reputation by In's neat rendering of “ The Yeoman’s Wedding.” Mies Kidd car olled in her usual bewitching style j Watsan’a “ Summer Song,” and Mr

Atkinson’s baritone voice found scope tor its telling cadences in Giro Pinsuti's “ Bugler" and Watson’s “ Anchored.’ Mr Brooks awakened a feeling like the touch of a vanished hand,” so feelingly called up by Mrs Crisp in her song, when ho sang “ Across the blue hills, Mario,” by Blumonthal, There wore few in that ( hall who did not call to recollection the grand tones of the late Mr (5. D. Branson’s voice in that same song as Mr Brooks with his brilliant tenor gave being once again to its seductive numbers. Unfortunately the low-sot piano robbed tbo performance of many of its beauties. Still, wo feel that in Mr Brooks, who is resident among I us, wo have a vocalist who cau render us ■ this remarkably touching song, as it ought to be rendered, and wo hope to hear him again in the same numbers under more favorable auspices. The duty of Chairman fell to P.M. Bro Felton, who apologised for the absouco of the District Grand Master. With a very human consideration for the ladies present, tho brethren bunded round tea and eoffco in the interval, and considering tho frostj night, and the excellence of Mr Cullen’t brew, we have an idea that tho ladioe fancied there might be worse things in existence than a Masouic Lodge.

METEOROLOGICAL READINGS.

The following are the meteorological readings at Alford Station for the week ending Friday, Jane IX, ISBG :

For sinking spells, tils, di/rincss, palpitation and low spirits, rely on ITop hitters. Genuine mid by American Co. Notice Whe i the brain is wearied, the nerves uns truug, the muscles weak, use Hop Bitter made by the American Co, Read

LONGBEACH ROAD BOARD.

The usual monthly meeting of the Lorif<beach tload Board was held at the Board's office, Longheach, yesterday Present—Messrs J. Orige ( Ihairman), J. Bishop, S. Chapman, J. Davies, aud J. Williams

CORRESPONDED 08. The following correspondence was read : | to be supplied with particulars of roads in the district, in order to complete a pro vincial map—The Surveyor was directed | to comply with tha request. (2) Fsom the County Council, stating that It in tended to supply poisoned grain, and notifying that tha grant of Is fid per 100 tor heads and eggs is stopped until, further notice.—The members expressed great dissatisfaction with regard to last poisoned wheat supplied by the Council, and testified to the efficacy of that pre pared fay Mr Neate during the previous year. The Board hoped, for the benefit of those interested, that the Council would put the matter in trustworthy hands. —(3) From Mr J. Osborne, calling attention to the condition of the drain on the east side of Ford's load, which, on account of overgrowth, caused the over flow of water on the neighboring land. — The Surveyor was directed to report on the drains from Boundary road to Flatn- Ington.—(4) From ratepayers, drawing the attention of tha Board|to the large quantity of water brought down Graham’s road from Wood’s creek and at the corner of Geddingt’ and Griffiths’.—lt was resolved to make a ford in lieu of bridge at creek near Griffiths’ corner, and the Surveyor was direoied to inspect Wood’s creek, through Lysagbt’s land, to ascertain cause of stoppage ; also to have ford made between Graham’s and Ly saght’s property. —(i) From Mr K McAlister, referring to accumulation of storm water opposite his property at Waterton. —Surveyor to inspect. —(6) From Mr J. Pearson, asking for planks for footbridge across drain. —Granted.

.SURVEYOR'S KEI’DRX. The Surveyor’s report was read as £ol lows ;

(1) Boundary Eoad : The contractor has made but little progress with this road since last meeting, and it seems doubtful if the work will be finished before the spring, on account of the wet weather. We must say that the contractor has delayed needlessly, and should have finished during the fine weather.—(2) Terrace Hoad: This work is not completed yet owing to wet weather; in this contract also the contractor could have completed in fine weather. —(S) Wheatstone Road : Portion of the metalling of this road has been done. Work has been suspended owing to the wet. Same remarks as clause 2 apply to this. —(1) Poplar Hoad ; The fords Ax upon this road have been duly completed.—(s) Surveyor’s Hand : The cleaning out of side drains on this road, and also on Hinds road have been car ried out. —(fi) Longbeaoh Hoad : The ford on this road at Heasley’a corner has been com pleted. Wo are having the creeek to the drain deepened and widened in order to procure sufficient outfall, and are also having a drain made for a short distance on Osborne's road to get rid of storm water. We have had cul vert taken up opposite Sargisson’s, and are having the drain made along the road as authorised at last meeting. We have also had the culvert taken up at the junction of this and Waterton road, and ford made in lieu thereof.—(7) Dawson’s Hoad: We have had stanks made at the water race and Dawson’s Creek, in order to prevent the large quantity of water that came from here going on to the Longbeach road. —The contractor has nearly finished the ford on this road opposite Bell’s, and we have made arrangements with him to make the side drain from Kidd's ford, and also to fill in the bad holes towards the Pound, and to make footbridge at Waterton.—(s) Grif fith’s Hoad: The present contractor for making drain on this road has not had an opportunity of making a start at this drain.— (fi) Bell’s Road : As directed at last meeting, wo have iuspooted this road, the subject of au application from Mr Cullen to have a drain made at the side of the road. The portion required to be done commences on Cullen’s section, and extends past the angle of the road towards Houston’s. There is no doubt to procure an outfall for drainage of the land a drain must be made along the road. Of course, the soil taken out of the drain would assist in making a better road than at present exists, but we think would hardly warrant the making of a large drain. The subject is one that requires the careful cousidoratiou of the Board.—(10) Graham’s Hoad: Wa have inspected the stank on this roud complained of by Mr Mcllroy, as bring ing too large a quantity of water down the creek running through his property. This creek comes through Mr Geddicg’s section, oast of Wheatstone, and empties itself into the large drain. A culvert has been put in the road in order to bring a certain quantity of water into the creek below the Wheatstone drain, which the Board, at the request of ratepayers, was asked to keep open; the creek then crosses the road twice, and at the lower crossing two stanks have been made to prevent overflow of water damaging the roads. We do not see why these stanks should be taken away, as the creek does not seem to take an undue quantity of water.— (11) Chatmoss Road} The contractor is pro gressing with the drain and part formation of this road. 3 —Resolved that no payments be made till work is completed. Clause o—The surveyors were directed to have the two outfalls on Surveyor’s Road deepened and have a stank made at second bridge. Clause 0— Surveyors to have drain from Chapman’s gate to Heasley’s widened and deepened. Clause !•—Resolved that no action be taken.

Clause 10 — Ab the ratepaye-a interested had previously asked to have the culvert retained, in order to procure water supply, the Board decided to let stanks remain, as they were not high and any largo overflow would go dotsn the road.

MCLENNAN* ROAD

The Surveyor was authorised to have drain deepened from creek to Chat Moss Road. MILL ROAD. Mr Davies poinied out the damage being done to the land at the lower end of this ‘oad by storm water. The Surveyor wasinstructed to report. i.V.SL't’i'li-IK.NT FALL, The Surveyor waa directed to see Mr Lnscombo with regard to the drainage of creek complained of. TBNDBKS. No. 52—Making ford on Longbeach road, H, Hooper ecceptad at £1 11s, No. 51—Making ford in Middle Park road, H. Hooper at £5 tia accepted. Maintenance—lsaac Read accepted at £l5O a year and to provide plant.

PAYMENTS,

After passing the usual monthly ac counts for payment, the Board adjourned

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Friday, June 11, The Council met at 2 30 p.m. THE KEKMADECS. Mr Reynolds intimated that he had received a letter from Mr Hodge, of Port Chalmers which stated that the Kermadec Islaups would carry ten sheep to the acre, would grow potatoes all the year round, and grow bananas and an indigenous sugar. The islands were well watered, at eked with goats, and the anchorage was good. The group was of volcanic origin, but the writer did not apprehend any eruption was likely to take place. STATE liiMK OK IS'Vli. Mr Bathgate gave notice of a long motion which he intends to move on Tuesday nest setting forth the objections to the present system of the issue of notes of private banks, and adding— that “ in order to remedy the evils de* scribed, it is imperatively required that the state should resume its inherent con* trol and issue notes, such notes to be convertible on demand at the chief post | or inland revenue oliioss in the colony | That this Council recommend the Gdv«:n I

iuont to introduce ft Bill for the purp le I of eatibhshing a State Bs’nk of Issue. or an issue department to the colonial Treasury, thus affording to the pe o D'** the fu ! l pr fit accruing fmm the circulation." The Council then rose.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Friday June 11 The Speaker took the chair at 2.30 p.m. LEAVE OE ABSENCE Leave of absence was granted to Mr Coster for fourteen days owing to ill health.

QUESTIONS. A number of questions were asked and referred to. NATIVE LAND ADMINISTRATION BILL

Mr Bryce resumed the debate on the Native Land Administration Bill. He said there were several alterations and omissions, which he considered would make the Bill better than it was last year. He (Mr Bryce) desired to say on behalf of himself and Major Atkinson also that they had no hatred whatever for the Maori race The peculiar feature In the present Bill was the election of Commit tees a feature for which he was not re sponsible, but which bad been s f rongly advocated by a former member of the House, Mr W. L. Rees. He pointed out that under the Bill a single Maori might be on 100 or 160 Committees, and it would be simply impossible in oases of that kind for him to perform bis duty. Referring to the powers of the Commis sioner he said this officer in purchasing or leasing from Maoris might do so on such conditions as would make it too obnoxious for others to come in He also disapproved of the Commissioner being an officer of the Government.

Mr Ormoad took exception to a state ment by Mr BalUnce at Wanganui, In which ho said the opponents of the Bill last session were those who desired to see land open for speculation. He thought he (Mr Ballance) could not have been correctly reported, as the fact was that he (Mr Ormond) and others opposed the Bill on broad liberal principles, and not from such motives as was imputed to them. He moved that the Bill be read a second time that day six mouths. Mr W F. Baokland seconded the amendment, bat said, if Committee clauses were eliminated, he might support the Bill

Mr Hobbs took a similar view. Sir R. Stout defended the Committee

system at some length. Mr Ormond explained that when he moved his amendment ho was not aware Mr Ballance intended referring the B'H to the Native Affdrs Committee. FI id ho known this ho should, not have moved It, and he therefore, wished to withdraw the amendment.

The debate was interrupted by the 5.30 adjournment.

EVENING SITTING

The House resumed at 7 SO. Mr resumed the debate on the Native Land Administration Bill. He held that the Natives would always resist any attempt to force them to deal with 'heir lands in any given direction. He honed the bill won'd be sent to the Native Alliirs Committee, and that it wou’d then he very careful’y considered by the House,

Mr Wi Pern approved of the Bill, and hoped it wonld dubs tbo second The principal object of the Bill was that sales and leases of Native land should be effected openly and according to law, Mr Pratt also supported the Bill, and thought the main principle of it was cor rect, for under it tbe Maoris were allowed to have some voice in the disposal of their lands.

Mr Locke said if an entirely new system

were about to bo s'arted in dealing with Native land the Bill did not go far enough. He should more in Committee that proper reserves Bhonld be made in the large blocks for the Natives, no matter whether the Commissioner approved of it cr not. He also disapproved of the Bill because of the personal government it gave to the Commissioner. Mr To Ao would like to make some amendments in the Bill. All other Bills brought forward by previous Governments simply caused confusion. If Government did not amend matters in the direction of Native lands ho should not support them.

Captain Russell said this attempt to compel the Natives to deal with their land through a Waste Lands Board was a great mistake. He held chat to prevent the Natives from bosoming panpera they could enact that no man should sell hia land unless he could prove ho had sufficient to keep himself and hia family. He condemned the Bill altogether as destroying f he self-reliance of the Natives. Mr Smith thought Mr Ballanca de served great credit for introducing this Bill, and for the trouble he had taken in explaining it to Natives. He strongly approved of the Bill, and said the Native land laws of the past had been so defective that it was necessary to make a change. Mr flaknena approved of the Bill, but he did not think it would altogether bring prosperity to the Maoris. Mr Moss had several objections to the Bill. He contended that the Government land purchasers were worse than private purchasers of Native lands. Mr Hursthousa thought the Native lands lying unoccupied should be brought into occupation, and should be made to contribute towards taxation. He thought the Bill would be inoperative. Mr Ballance said he would be better pleased if Mr Ormond Pad not withdrawn the amendment as he considered it was one that the House should express its opinion upon ; besides, it was liar to tin ow the responsibility o’ accepting the Bill on the Native Affairs Committee. At the same time he knew that from end to end of the colony people wanted a change in the administration of Native lands. The motion for the second reading was then carried on the voices, and the Bill referred to the Native Affairs Committies.

OOLD FXFOEX POTT.

Mr Seddon resumed the debate on the Gold Export Du*y Abolition Bill. Af or debate motion for the second reading of the Bill was carried on division by 36 to 13. The House rose at 1 am.

POLITICAL NEWS.

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Wellington, June 11.

There are absolutely no political tumors afloat, and nothing in the shape of a party demonstration is anticipated until tho Public Works Estimates and Loan Bill are

brought down. In reply to a question, the Minister stated that tho Public Works Statement would probably be made next week.

In the House this afternoon after the usual batch of questions wore asked and answered—but none of them were on any subject of Southern interest —tho ad journed debate on tho Native Land Affairs Bills was resumed by Mr Bryce, who criticised the measure adversely. Mr Ormond followed in tho same direction, and concluded by moving that “ this day six months” amendment but subsequently withdrew it on the understanding that the Bill will (after the second reading be re ferred to the Native » ommitteo, Mr Beetham had risen to speak when the 5.30 adjournment took place. The debate will bo resumed at 7 30, when tho second rending will no doubt bo agreed to. Tho Gold Export Duty Abolition Bill is tho next order of the day, and the remain t U>r of the sitting will be occupied in Com mittee on the Municipal Corporations Pill, and possibly the Counties Bui.

ERUPTION OF TARAWERA

The ipterruj ('on • f wir-a T o )ru<» ia moreser; wasat first tl ou> it., and th ■ break is t ot likely to be re t>;red till to-night. The m»D on iho sp >v report that the wires are clogged in places with mad to the hickness of cat.o'ea • r Ilec'or i» of '■r?«"*on tho erom on may mil.ninate «t Mayer Island, mtsxde Tauranga. Fur her telegrams from the scene of eruption state that a heartrend ing scene occurred at Native ss ttlements where the loss of children was very great. Nr confirmation has been received of tbs safety of the terraces. On? telegram says simply they hare not been o-stroyed, bn' the general belief here am ng people who know the place is that it is al most impossible they can have escaped without Injury. The telegrams received from the scene of the eruption are : Te Aroha, June 10 5 p.tn.

Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions at Tarawera have not affected th. Te Aroha hot springs

Rotorua, Jme T\ 8 p.m

Mr G. Cook, Assessor of the Native Lands Coart, has just arrived from Taheke. He reports all well Only a few inches of deposit reached there. We have just had another very sharp shock of earthquake.

June 11,10 45 p.m. Beautiful morning and everything all right here. Families are returning te their hotn-s The volcano is still throw-

ing out a dense volume of smoke and steam. Roaring cm be heard occasion ally. Edwards got a glimpse through a glass, and states the mountain appears to be about 300 feet higher He coaid see two distinct craters, from which flimeaL/ were issuing. The Native sent on^^

reports the terraces are uninjured, but that ttotomahaoa lake has subsided, and Is now a body of mingled fire and water. He also spates that the hill at the back of the Pink Terraces is showing signs of activity. He considers there is no hope th»t any could have survived at I e Ariki and Morns settlements, bat he could not venture to ere yet to ascertain definitely. It is supposed that there were about 40 Natives at Te Ariki and 30 at Morea. Eight were killed at Tarawera. The Euro pans killed are Haztrd, two children, and a young nephew. The tourist is still missing, and no hopes are entertained of finding him alive. His name was E A Bambridge, of Newoaatle on-Tyne, England. He was a friend of I Messrs McArthur, Auckland. Working ! parties have now gone oat. The Tahao | rau a trine are left utterly destitute, and j many of them have not sufficient clothes. I Ropata behave ! like a true chief. His I weatherboard house was destroyed by a I fire ball, but he remained with his people 1 a>id saw them all away before leaving ; himself

Christchurch Sympathy Chbistchuhoh, June 11.

This afternoon the Mayor of Christ church sent the fo lowing telegram to the Mayor of Tauranga:—“The citizens of hristchuroh express the deepest sym pathy with the inhabitants of your dis trict in terrible disaster which has befallen them. Should extraneous aid tor sufferers bo required kindly let me know, and I will do my best to help —A Avers, Mayor.” Professor Hutton telegraohed to the Government offering to go to the dis' urbed district to make scientific observations and report on the occurrence. Govern ment, however, have declined the offer.

Reported Loss of Forty Europeans.

Weluxgton, June 11

The news of the vole it io outbreak and consequent loss of life has created a great sensation hero. It is reported that foi ty Europeans have lost their lives, and it is feared that the inhabitants of two or three Native villages have wholly perished. The latest news states that the celebrated pink and white terraces have escaped destruction.

Messages of Sympathy. In tho House this afternoon, the Premier said the Governor had received a telegram from Lord Carrington, Gover nor of .New Sonth Wales, expressing sympathy with the colony for the recent volcanic disturbances at Rotorua. He had also received a telegram from the Premier of New South Wa-ea to the same effect. The Government bad reason to believe that a large number of Natives had lost their lives owing o the eruption, but it was believed both terraces were safe.

Farther Paticalars. Wellington, Jaae II (afternoon.) Dr Hector is of opinion chat the erup tion may culminate at Mayer Island, outside Tanranga Further telegrams from the scene of the eruption state that heart-rending scenes occurred at Native settlements, where the loss of children were very great. No confirmation has been received of the safety of the teraces. One telegram says simply they have not been destroyed, but the general belief here among the people who know the place is that it is almost impossible they can have escaped wlthot injury.

Wellington, 7.20 p m. The following information ha i been re ceived from the telegraphist at Rotorua:— News is just to hand that there is no hope for Tapnaoharnru, Te Ariki, and Mourea Native settlements Seventy are known to have been at the two latter places. I expect the deaths of the' Natives will exceed ICO. . I fear that Mr H B, Burt, who is posed to have camped near the foot of Monnt Tarawera that night on his way to Galatea has perished. His two horses have found their way home. The craters or Ruawahia, and its twin cone are emit ting volumes of dense smoke, and Roto mahana Lake is a seething roaring mass of water, the clouds of ste>nn from which are several thousand feet high. A number of willing bauds are digging for bodies at Wairoa to-day, and an attempt will be made to examine the Native settlements I have mentioned. Mr Mcßae informs me that be extin guished at least ten balls of fire, which came crashing through his roof during the night, igniting everything they came in contact with.

The Tuhoorangi tribe are quite desti tute of clothing, food and whares. Wellington, Jum 11, S p.m. A telegram from Tepuko, twenty-five miles from Rotorua, says the country is desolate- the teed is all covered up, and cattle are starving. Government have been asked to send pressed bay to Tauranga. Tepuke Is one of Mr Veeey Stswart’s special settlements.

Narrative of a Resident. Auckland, June 11, Midnight. The following special message has come > to tho * ‘ Herald ” from lloturua late on Thursday. We have passed through a moat terrible time. The Buawahia cone of Tara were Mountain, what many parsons classed aa an extinct volcano, suddenly bant into activity between one and two o’clock this morning. Seen from this place the B|sctaole wss fearful, and it reminded ona of Bulwer Lytton’s description of the picture of “The Lc.t Day.”. From the time named until about five o’clock there wes a constant succession of earthquakes, _ but after that they eased off considerably. Immense volumes of fhme were projected to a great height, and dense clouds of smok<, steam, mud, and ashes covered the * sky amid thunder and H ;htnirg. Almost constant flashes of lightning played through the smoke in all directions, and fine effect of the coruscation was simply odeicrlbsble. Ehorily .bofv.e six o’clock d

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 1886



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James Tasker, BUTCHER, EAST STREET, (Next Commercial Hotel,) W ILL from this date supply the Public EOR CASH with Meat of the beat quality, as under : Beef. Roasting, 2£d tood Corn beef, 3d to 4d Mutton. Sides l|d to 2d Hind quarters, 2Ad Fore quarters, 3jd kegs, Shoulders, 2sd Delivered in any part of the town. 6 70 jgLACK, BEATTIE & COMPANY, Criterion Mouse, 201. 203, 205, High street, CHRISTCHURCH. We have the pleasure to advise our Customers and the residents generally in the Ashburton District that we have now received very large Shipments or NEWEST DRAPERY GOODS for the Present Season. The advantages which wo possess in being able to buy in .he Best British Markets, and the .borough experience of cur buyer, enables us to supply all Goods under OCR Cash sYsTh-M of business T LOWEST PRICES, We endeavour to give our Customers best value procurable, whatever Prices they may wish to purchase Goods at, and WELL-ASSORTED that the most var.ed wants can be sup plied. Wo append a iist of our Depart- ( meats, in «»oh of which an immense Variety of most Novel and Fashionable Goods will be found. dress department



hosiery department mantle department DRESBMAKeTo-BkPA RTM ENT millinery DReSS department hosiery department mantle derartment dressmaking department millin' eryjTepartment CLOTHING DEPARTMENT UNDERCLOTHING DEPARTMENT TAILORING^EFARTMENT houoehold furn thing dept. OKKIAL Manufacture/rot* varies mils lueW.aia.’ „„„ BLANKETS, FLAN -ELS & TWEnRX. OF ASHBLRTON manufacture. Cash anb Cash Piuces. rt ACK, BIIA-T > IE & CO. general hhapery svake. HOUSE, TalLOxiS, DRESSMiKFRI Ikp MILLINERS



Wanted. WANTED— A few skilled Ploughmen. — John Giuog, Longbeach. 6 112 PRESBYTER TAN CHURCH. R jv. D. McNeill will preach To-morrow, Morning and Evening, at the usual hour. 0 131 WANTED to let—The house in Cameron street, lately occupied by Mr T. F. Farley.—Apply James Gamble, printer, Baring Square. ti 134 MUSIC. — Mr J. .'l. Brooks, teacher of Pianoforte, Organ, Violin, Sing ing, etc. Pianos tuned. Terms on application. William* Street, Ashburton. 5 26 FOR CASH. —White Sugar, 2id ; White Crystal, 3d ; Sperm Candles, 5d ; Lingfisb, 4d ; best Lobsters, (id ; Plaid Vestas, 5d per doz. ; Tea, Is per lb; Sago, 21d; Tapioca, 21d; Cutting Salmon. 8d ; Venus Nailrod, os Gd ; Groats, 2d. McGregor, Tancrcd Street. IST to let —A Villa Residence, *Y near St. Stephen’s Church — Apply James Gamble, Printer, Baring Square. TJsT OPE'vEO A lot of good plain Dress Stuffs at 4lr J all good colors, Girls Stockings 4jd all sizes, also a choice lot of Stockinette Jackets. Dressmaking j on the premises style ana fit guaranteed H. O. Segeks, Melford House, East Street. YTT ANTED 999 lovers of the Fine Arts VV to see the new Premium Pictures, to be givon 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 Mail” Office. 6 113 5 22



ANTED Known—-Hayes and (Jo have bought the samples of an English Umbrella manufacturer, at a large discount. Also, a splendid lot of now Dress Materials, very cheap. Como and see them, at Hayes and Co.’s, Arcade. ! 5 AC«TED Known—the Gospel will \\ ba pre.tched ev.ry Loid’s D>> evening in ;lit* Arcade Chumbeia at GiO p.m. (d v.) Free f- r all Ao collection 7"ANTED KNOWN-Long looked for come at last. T. Uoult, having commenced bacon curing, he is able to supply a real good Pork Sausage at GJ per lb at the Factory, Monro at, Ashburton. Pigs cured in any quantity dried, smoked and delivered home at One Penny per lb. P. Hoult. ONTH.LY ADVERTISER, issued by Hobbkt Elston, Agent and Bill Poster ; terms—4o inch space 5s per month, centre spaces 10s ; tor longer terms special arrangements can be made ; advertisements should not ba later than the 2Gth ef each month. 760 ta / ANTED Known—Wertheim Sovr- VV ing Machines can be had on Time Payments at the New Zealand Clothing Factory’s Branch, East street, Ashburton. 5 G 97 2 276 Special Advertisements. servants wanted.



S~ EVEN GENERAL SERVANTS and one COOK, for Aabourton ana suburbs. Also, one COOE and one GENERAL SERVANT tor the country. Apply to Mrs Randall's Registry Oliice. A. W. RANDELL, FRUITERER, &c., Town Hall, Ashburton. Trees Trees Trees THE undersigned has FOR SALE all kinds of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, Pinas iasignis, Austriaca, Marit ima, and Macrccarpa, by tens of thousands; other kinds in proportion. All kinds of cabbage plants, etc, on sale. All orders by por.t or otherwise shall receive my host attention. N.B.—Gentlemen's Gardens tastefully laid out. All kinds of planting douo by contract. .JAMES FORTH R, CLIFTON NURSERY, 4 75 Allenton, Ashburton.



CANTERBURY MILLS, ASHBURTON. [ WILL be a BUYER m? UPWARDS 300,000 Bushels OATS AND OTHER PRODUCE. CORNSACKS, Fall Size and Weight, at 5b 6d per dozen, C W. TURNER, 340 Per D H BROWN. I- O R SAI. E. Salt—Coarrc, Fine, and Rock Salt. Plough Shares, stakes, Fencing Wire, Bran, Sharps, Chaff. Tea, Sugar, Flou, - . Oatmeal, Whealentneal, Pota toes, Oil, BlubStciii'. Drain Pipes, MILLING WHEAT THIS SEASON. Also some Larce Lines of Hunter’s Wh'te, Pearl, Essex,Tuscan Seed Wheat Ptßoci., J. ÜBIUU White Llamas Canadian, Tartar ian, Danish, Dun eel Outs 319 J' ahv'B, o f c.. etc GEORGE JAMESON, i Ashburton,



Victoria House. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. NOW SHOWING, a Splendid Assortment of the famous “ LION ” brand (Victorian) GOODS, in Men’s Plain and Fancy Tweed Suits, Trousers, Trousers and Vesta, Waterproof and Overcoats, Cord Riding Pants, Printed and White Moles, Boy’s Kninker and Beaoouafield Bao Saits, etc., etc. These Goods, amounting in value to over £4OO, are Manufacturers’ Samples, out and finished in the most perfect style. Purchased at a heavy Discount, and are offered at a alight advance upon MELBOURNE WHOLESALE PRICES. Our Sti’ck of General Drapery, Boots, etc., la unsurpassed for Value. DIMANT AND COE, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, * BOOT IMPORTERS, 15as Streets, Ashburton Viotoriau Steam Carriage Works. J. 8.. STEEL & SON WISH to i..tsia~;s- 1 the Pn’ol'c of Ashburton and surrounding districts that, having obtained ST AM POWER and other Machinery requisite for thf carrying on their work efficiently, are now In a position to meet the demands of th« public with a fir ■ •-.'ass article at prices to suit the times. Every i Option of Garbages and Traps made, Painted and Repaired.



Spring Traps troin £2O. Whitechapels from £25. Haggles from £3O. P.S. —Special attention paid to Repainting and Betxlmmlng. VICTORIAN STEAM IRON WORKS AND GENERAL SHOEING FORGE. J. R. S. & SON, while thanking the public for their past liberal support la 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 Agricnltnral Implements. ESTIMATES given for Contractors and Builders Ironwork. HORSES CAREFULLY HOD—Draughts, 7s ; Hacks, 6s. 8 415



Special advertisements. Messrs white, smithson, and RAYMOND, of Timarn, Solicitors, notify that their Mr J. W. WHITE will attend THE ASHBURTON COURTS, and may be consulted after the arrival of the South Express on Mondays and Thursdays In case Mr White should be prevented from being present, one of the firm will attend. MONEY TO LEND upon approved securities. Temporary offices at drill's Hotel. 11' ROWN OiS Wtii-.h ARMAGH STREET,



Christchurch, Portable .Ranges Burn Wood and Coal—in Four Sires. PAINTED CORRUGATED iHOS IN Four, Five, Six and Seven Feet Lengths. 40 per cent, Cheaper than Galvanised Iron. 10 1988 LAST MONTH OF THE UNPARALLELED CHEAP SALE or ESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS.' STOCK OF Drapery, Clothing, AND Boots PREMISES MUST BE GIVEN UP TO FRIEDLANDER BROS. JULY :. ALL GOODS have now been RE MARKED at GIVING AWAY PRICES, bo that every Article may be cleared out by J i-LY lsr‘ Any Goods remaining unsold by that date will be OFFERED BY PUBLIC AUCTION. Come early and secure the BErgalna ANDREW ORR



NEW ZEALAND CjLOTHING FACTORY. mUE NEW GOODS FOR THE J WINTER SEASON ARE .NOW OPENED ODT. Tho Stock in 1 THE LARGEST & REST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And tho variety of Stylo and Patterns in Men’s, Youths’, and Boys’Clothing loaves nothing to bo desired. Thousands of Men’s ami Boys' Suits, newest styles. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of Now Zealand Tweeds. Every garment warranted shrunk Overcoats, Waterproof Coats and I eggiugs in great variety Hats, compris ng every new style worn Children's Jersey Suits, Children’s Men of-War Suits Gentlemen’s Hosiery, Scarves ; Oxford, Regatta and White Shirts Rugs, Portmanteaus, and Travelling Bags The celebrated WERT HEIM SEWING MACHINE. Time Payments. N. 54, CLOTHING FACTORY, East Stbebt,



JNotice. IHA V E disposed of my Business in Ashburton to MESSES IT. J. WOOD & CO., OF CHRI'-TCHUHOH.



In thanking the Public 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 thin a branoh ] of their well-known STATIONER’S HALL. THOS. F, FARLEY.



In reference to the a fully request the Public District, and all f'itmde



An additional atook of Commercial Stationary, of superior quality, and latest now Books, to the value of £IOOO, will be speedily forwarded from our Christchurch depot. The latest now Books and Magazines will bo to hand 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 i establishment.



H. J. WOOD AND CO., STATIONERS’ BULL,. All book debts to bo paid to H, J. Wood and 00. THUS. F. FARLEY. GREAT EXHIBITION OF WORKS OF ART—FREE. JpOR FOURTEEN DAYS ONLY. (ir> PICTURES, copies of the Works of the Great Masters, comprising Van dyke, Titian, Corregio, Raphael, and i Rembrandt.



Having determined to visit the Old Country, the undersigned is offering FOR SALK considerably below cost price the undermentioned lines, together with his valuable collection of pictures : 1 Large Bookcase and S’deboard 2 Drays, by Booth and McDonald (now) 1 Throe -furrow Plough 1 Grain «nd Grass Seed Dressing Machine Half ton Binder Wire (White Cross 13) I Scion ilic Portable Forgo 1 Large Churn Lawn Mower Force Pumps R ing •, Portable Fire Bricks Wood’s Twine Binders, new and see mi ll and Mc.onnick’s Twine Binders, second hand Down’s Farmers’ triend, for preventing smut in wheat, the ravages of the birds, grub, and wire worm. It also promotes the germination of the seed, and increases the produce etjual to a change of seed Ton Acres of Land near the \V oollen Factory ; Section opposite Factory Shares in the Ticwald Temporal! o Hall F. FERRIMAN. ti 121