At the R.M. Court this morning, before Mi T. Bullock, J.P., and Mr Hind, J.P., two first offenders for drunkenness were each fined 5a and costs, with the usual alternative. We again remind our readers of the groat treat in store for them at the Tea Meeting of the year—that of the Ashburton Presbyterian Church—to-morrow evening. By the musi cal programme, as advertised, the meeting this year promises to be even unusually enjoyable, Mr Joseph Ivess.VM.H.R. for Wakanui, past through Ashburton by the express this morning en route for Timaru. Messrs Sealy Bros, have two nice epeoi mans of Primula chincnsi* on view at thei r >hop in East street. The usual monthly meeting of the Mount lutt Hoad Board was held at the Hoad Board )flico, Mothven, on Thursday. Present— Messrs J. Jackson (Chairman), W. McMillan, 1. Cameron (Sp.lngfield), and G. H. Aling on. The Overseer’s report was read. It tated that the wet Jwcathor .bad prevented mo of the contractor’s from finishing his ontract, and that tbeJMessrs Nee asked for an xtension of time of six weeks to Complete heir contract. Messrs Nee’s request was ranted. Mr Chapman wrote calling the loard’s attention to certain repairs required y the Coach road. Ordered to be attended >. A letter was received from the Kailway epartment stating that instructions had >en issued to erect yards lor trucking sheep id cattle both at Methven and Laurlston ailway stations. A letter was received from o Commissioner ofj Property Tax, asking , e Board to forward an application for the | lance of the Government subsidy. Tba j lairman stated that the necessary applica- j m had been made, but that the amount had it been forwarded as yet. The Overseer , is Instructed to ask the Upper Ashburton lad Board if it will make arrangements for crying the storm water which collect at a boundary between the two districts to j gully near Mr Bland’s gate. After ssing accounts to the amount of £36 18s Id ' payment, and transacting some routine siaess, (he Board adjourned. a Druid anniversary August 26th, Dramatic 1 fcertoinment—Race for a Widow.—(Advt.) I

A petition to the Assembly, in reference to the purchase of Stark’s property has been circulated for signature in Auckland by a strong local Committee. It sets out that the purchase is a 'very great public wrong, and prays the Hotfse to appoint a Commission to taka evidence in Auckland.

A successful 'trial has been made of the electric light fixed at Fort Enhance for defence purposes. Wo have been requested to state that Messrs J. Scanlon and A. Cookson, not Messrs Wilkinson and &. Cookson as reported, pro vided the dance music at the Waterloo entertainment on Friday, August 5.

It has been ascertained that Mr J. L. Coster who was elected a director of the Now Zealand Shipping at the annual meeting was not qualified, and &' meeting has been called for'August 25th to elect a director.

The North Canterbury Teachers’ Institute met on Saturday to consider the Inspector’s reports which gave rise to the recent scare and Board of Education Commission of Enquiry. It was resolved that the sample questions Jgiven in the reports were easier than those given in] actual examination;

that too much value had been attached to percentages, which were [uncertain tests of mental progress; that the blame in the reports was not discriminative enough. The usually ; monthly meeting of the Waterloo Library Committee was held in the Library Hall, on Friday evening. Present— Messrs Taylor (in the Chair), Blee, Soal, and R. Gilmour. The minutes of last meeting having been read and confirmed, the Treasurer read bis report which showed a handsome balance in band. It was resolved to spend £5 in the purchase of new books at once. It was agreed to hold a concert at an early date in aid of the Library fund. After the transaction of some other business the meet ing adjourned.

A moeting’of the Methven Domain Board' was hold at the Road Board office, Methven on Thursday afternoon. Present—Messrs J. Jackson (Chairman), D. Cameron (Springfield), G. H. Alington, and W. McMillan. The Clerk reported that the present lessee’s term had expired, and it was resolved to re-let the ground for two crops. The Clerk was instructed to prepare conditions and invite separate tenders for cropping the land and’ planting about 5000 trees ; tenders to be’sent in by Friday, August 20. The Ground Com mittee was authorised to purchase suitable, trees, and to accept tenders.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prevalebit. MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 1886. An Ungracious Scotchman.

Mr Sutter, the member for Gladstone, is not a popular type of the Scotch race to which he belongs. He has none of the better traits by which his country men are distinguished, but by the clumsy simulation of political energy and virtue he has hoodwinked the electors of a confiding constituency and for another session, at least, is likely to burden and obstruct the Legislature. During the present ses sion the member for Gladstone has attained some notoriety, and possibly a little vulgar applause, by the assumption of a rigorously righteous air in respect to the public expenditure. Mr Sutter’s experience of men and manners was obtained as a commander in our mer chant navy, and he evidently finds it hard to believe that there can be a ; higher code of morality than that prevailing in the forecastle of a colonial collier. He places the very worst con struction upon the actions of our public men, and he appears to regard coarse insinuations as excellent substitutes for logical deductions. We need hardly point to the many occasions upon which he has posed as the champion of the down-trodden taxpayer; but even the electors of Gladstone are growing weary of this egregious bathos and are not likely to repeat the blunder which has left them without any useful repre sentation during the last five or six years. Mr Sutter’s latest accomplish ment is an inexcusable attack upon Sir William Fox, one of the most brilliant statesmen and greatest benefactors this colony has ever had. A sum of was placed upon the supple mentary estimates for the remuneration of services rendered by Sir William under the West Coast Settlement Act. The vote was cordially supported by the Premier and the leader of the Oppo sition, but vigorously opposed by , Mr Sutter, who succeeded in securing i the adjournment of the question until < to-day. We have no doubt the vote will ultimately be carried, and that the * invaluable and patriotic services of Sir | William be appropriately acknowledged, but it is much to be regretted that the colony’s thanks should be sullied by the malignant observations of this un- a gracious Scotchman.

CRICKET

THE AUSTRALIANS AT HOMT, [BKI/iEK’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT,] London, August 12. The cricket match Australian v All England was resumed to day at Kenning ton OvaL The Homo team, with 279 to their credit for two wickets, continued their first innings, Shewsbury and Rea?, the not out men of the previous day, resuming ihelr position at the wickets. Shrews bury was caught when his score reached 44. Read, who played a good game, was caught with 94 up. Briggs, caught, 43, was the only other principal scorer. The innings closed for 434.

The visitors then went In for thaic first inning, and were all out for 68. Being 366 behind the Homo Ream’s sc >re the Australians followed on for their second innings, and when play stopped for the day had sot red 8 runs without the loss of a wicket. London, August 14. Tho cricket match Australians v A' England was concluded to-day at the Oval The wea'her was fine and the attendance moderate. The wicket was much cut up The visitors resumed their second innings, which closed for a total of 155. The principal scorers were :—Giffen, o and b, 47 : Falmer stumped, 35 ; Trimble caught. 18. The Heme team thus won the match by one Innings and 222 runs to spare.

ENGLISH TEAM FOB THE COLONIES. Melbourne, August 15. 'i ho Committee of the Melbourne Cricket club has decided to abandon the Idea of importing a team in opposition to that which Lillywhito brings to the colonies next season.

THE WRECK OF THE PELHAM.

Bluff, August 15.

The s.s. Pelham broke in two on Satur day at 5 pm , owing to a fresh wind and swe 1 having sprung up fr m eastward on Friday afternoon, which still continues. If t'~e sea increased much more in a short time ft will completely break up the steamer. At present litt'e or no wreckage hss drifted ashore. The wreck will be sold to-morrow..

The enquiry into the circumstances attending the wreck was continued on Saturday and adjourned ’ill to-day.

THE IRISH QUESTION.

Meeting of the Cabinet.

[REUTER’S TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT. ] London, August 13.

It is announced that a meeting of the Cabinet has been held, at which Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, Chief Secretary for Ireland reported, that the state of (hat country was reassuring. The Cabinet decided that Parliament be prorogued so soon as supply has been obtained. A Committee of the Cabinet was appointed to consider the position of affairs in Ireland.

THE GREAT BARRIER TRAGEDY.

The Murderers [Supposed,to be in Victoria [REUTEß’S TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT ] Melbourne, Aucust 15. It is believed that Caffrey, the Barrier Island murderer, has been seen in Gippsland. The police are now engaged in searching the district.

KIMBERLEY.

Return of the Triumph. [lir.UTEE’s TELEGRAMS— COPYRIGHT ] Sydney, August 14

The Triumph arrived at Newcastle to-day, bringing among the passengers thirty-one returned diggers from Kim berley. They give discouraging though indefinite reports as to the state of the field.

THE DISPUTE IN THE IRON TRADE.

A Lock-out. [REUTER’S TEX/EOEiMS-COPYRIGHT.] Melbourne, August 15. The dispute between the ironmasters and men being still unsettled a partial lock-out takes place to-morrow. Two hundred iron workers are affected.

BIBLE READING IN SCHOOLS.

(CONTINUED.) If nil religion be s ctarian then the administration of ortis in Courts of Justice la sectarian. But no one affirms this. I hold, on the contrary that the Bible is notsectrain and shall adduce proof. Those who bring forward thh objection studiously conceal the fact that there are certain gre it religious truths which are ad-

mitted and firmly be ioved by all Chra cians. They a’l believe in the existence of a God ; in the immortality of the sou l ; in the beneficent character of the ' caching of the Now Testament, and in its divine origin and authority. All who really value Christianity and its noble and benevolent agencies, rejoice that there Is so mo r ’i that the various divisions of the Christian Church have in common. And it is the earnest desire of all such in every portion of the British colonies, and throughout the world, to see the broad

foundation of truth laid, the pillars firmly fixed, aud these benevolent agencies in vigorous operation. This objection to the number of the sects, and the differences of their doctrines, is an old infidel argument It is those who dislike Christianity who cavil abont sects, magnify the differences that exist between them, and ignore the broad basis of truth about which there is no controversy, and no difference of opinion. The whole argnment, in the opinion of some of our senators, has turned npon the supposition that the Bible in a volume whose teachings lead to sectarianism, and therefore it ought not to remain in the

schools, To this we strongly detnor, and it can be easily disproved The Bible is the word of God. Sectarianism is the work of man. In the Bible we are taught that God hath made of one bkoJ all men that dwell on the face of the earth, that wo are to forgive injuries and to do unto others as we would that they should do j unto us, that we all have one origin, and must all stand at one judgment seat; and the volume which contains such truths surely cannot be charged with being sectarian. It is a singular thing that Roman Catholics and Secularists are both agreed in their opposition ; the first be cause they will have no creed taught but their own, and ns Bible reading without priestly interpretation, the glatter be cause they disbelieve in creeds altogether. The advocates of Bible reading hold against both, that there are eternal principles of truth In the Bible which lie at the basis of religion, and which, apart , from creeds and formularies, ought to find place in the school. In point of fact the differences among denominations is net a sufficient excuse for the exclusion of the Bible, seeing tlut religious te ;ching is successfully carried out by the School Boards at home. That the Bible is not sectarian appears from the result of a lawsuit in America regard ing the reading of. the Bible in a College. The testator hod positively enjoined “ that all the instructors and teachers should take pairs to inetil into the minds of tbe tcholars the puiest principles of morality, so that on their entrance into active life they may, trom inclination and habit, evince benevolence towards their fellow-creatures, and a love of truth, sobriety, and industry, adopting at the same time such religious tenets as their matured reaso may enable them to prefer.” The decision of the Court In this case was unanimous In favor of the i use of the Bible as a text book, the Chief Justice being a devout Catholic. The Bible, without note or or comment, was recognised by the highest court of the land to be the purest and best source of morality as well as of religion, and to be not sectarian in its character or teachings. Joseph Cook, in his book on “Socialism,” says :—“ A sectarian system is not natural —a godless syatam is not natural. Germany, under the lead of Infidelity, once drove the Bible out of tire school', but has smeo restored it. Iho most learned land in the globe, incisively divided between Catholic and Protestant, infidel and believer, scouts the idea that the Bible is to be excluded from the common schools.” Professor Stowe, in his Report on Elementary Education in Europe, says : —“ I enquired of all classes of teachers, and men of every grade of religious faith, instructors in Common Schools, High Schools, and Schools of Art, of Professors in Colleges, Universities, and Professional Seminaries,—in cities and in the country—in places where there was an uniformity of plan, and where there was a diversity of creeds.—and I never found but one reply , and that was, that to leave the moral faculty uninstructed was to leave the most important part of the human mind undeveloped, and to strip education of almost everything that can make it valuable. Every teacher whom 1 consulted repelled with indignation the idea that moral instruction is not proper for schools, and spurned with contempt the allegation that the Bible cannot be introduced into common schools without encouraging a sec arian bias in the matter of teaching. 3 Another pretext for the exclusion of lire Bible is, that the State has nothing to do with religion. If by this is meant that that it is not the duty of the State to sup port the Church with endowments, we are agreed. If it is meant that it is not the duty of the State to give proferen e to one religiousbody above another, we can under stand that; but if it is meant that the State is to have absolutely nothing to do with religion we strongly demur. What is religion ? Dr Johnson defines it as “ Virtue as founded upon reverence of God, and expectation of future rewards and pifdishments,” Dr Webster defines it, “ As distinct from theology, religion is godliness, a real piety, in practice consist i imr in the performance of all known duties to God »nd our fel! .w men, in obedience to divine commands, or from love to God and bis law.” The custom of a country will define the use of jthe word j religion i r China, for example, weald be allowed to mean the observance of the precepts of Confucius Now, there can bo no question that in Britain and the colonies the pre vailing religion is the Christian. Phis is a Christian country. The precepts and principles of religion enter largely into the formation of the common law as now

administered in this iand. The laws of Alfred and Edward the Ponfer§ior continu ally cite the Scriptures as their sanction, and the influence of religion is to be seen more or less in the practice of the Courts A ju»y is not empannolled, and a judge does not sit, without taking an oath to Almighty God. The letters D.G. arp imprinted on our coins.

The cross of our Lord is the emblem of our National flag The Holy Bible is to bo found in tho two Houses of tho General Assembly, and in every Court of Justice in the land.

The State deals with offences against the observance of the Sabbath, and with o&epccp of the nature of blasphemy against the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost.

It is not correct, then, to say that tho State has nothing to do with religion As a matter of fact it takes to do with it every day. It does not take to do with it for the spiritual welfare of tiie citizens, but it takes to do with it for its own.

THE NEW HEBRIDES.

French Opinion.

[reoter’s telegrams—copyright.] Paris, August 14.

The official journal publishes an article torday regarding the Jfranco- German protocol ot December last, re lating to the future operations of those countries on the West Coast of Africa and South Pacific. The journal invokes the taking of the New Hebrides by the French, and argues the justification of such a step. ...

LONGBEACH ROAD BOARD.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Longbeach Road Board was held on Fri day. Present—Messrs J. Grigg (Chair man), J, Bishop, G. Davies, S. S. Chap man and J. Williams.

CORRESPONDENCE. 1 Letters were read(l) From Mr W. J. ] Stoddart, complaining of stagnant water , on Longbeach road opposite his place. ] The Board decided, if Mr Stoddart was i agreeable, to open a way for the water , along his ditch from the road to the creoli. (2) From Mr T.,Bullook f asking that steps might be taken to prevent the washing away of land from Weston's farm by stormwater—Mr Wes'oa also in terviewed the Board on the same subject. The Board considered they could not do anything to relieve the applicants as it I was the natural outlet for the water. They pointed out that steps were being taken to prevent the overflow from Ford's I creek and County Council drain, which, I no doubt, would make a considerable j difference te the quantity of water. I From Charitable AM Board, enclosing I resolutions for Board’s consideration and j inviting their co-operation.—Matters I postponed till next meeting. (4) From I Coldstream Road Board, forwarding ac count for £8 12s 81 half cost of repairs executed on the Boundary road.—Sur veyor to inspect and report.—From Mr W. Wilson, re road at month of Ashbur ton,—received. j DEPUTATIONS. j Mr Thomas Taylor and Mr G. Gilmour . waited on the Board, and presented a i numerously signed a petition asking the : I Board not to take np the present [ I bridge on Ford's road and substitute a t ford.

The Chairman said that as it seemed the wish ot the ratepayers to retain the bridge, the Board would have no objec tion. They proposed that the bridge should be made six feet wider provided that the nnderstructure was sound. If it was not, the Board wouH again con sider the matter. The deputation ex pressed themselves satisfied. Mr Taylor also desired to bring before the Board the subject of a petition, to be presented to the Council to clean oat Taylor’s creek and asked the Board to nse its influence to induce the Council to accede to the request. The Board con sidered the wort of great importance to settlers and stated they would communi cate with the Connell on the matter. Mr Gilmour complained of the ford on the Waterton road between h's and Mr Orossen’s properties. He said the ford I required deepening as it backed a consider I able quantity of water on tohis lands The Surveyor was instructed to report lon this matter and also whether Mr Croasen had made suitable provision to I carry the drain <ge water. I Mr Gilmour also referred tp the stsuks I on Graham’s road opposite Mr Grigg’s I paddock. The Board Informed him that stank* I would not be interfered with and that the I stank on the west aide, if part'y I destroyed, would be made np. The deputation thanked the Board and withdrew. DEFECTIVE WATER RACE FORDS

Mr Sargisson waited on the Board complaining of the water race ford on Dawson's road, which he said waa made so high that it backed the water on to is land and adid damage to the road Mr Sarghson was informed that the-e fordi were made by and were under the control of the County Connell, to which body he must apply, Mr Moses interviewed the Board and complained of the water backing up on hia land, owing to inffiancient on let for the water aad highness of the ford; The Surveyor wro instructed to see to the matter. OBSTRUCTING CREEKS. The bad s'ote of the fercos at the lower aide of Dawson’s creek, which pre vented the water from following its natural course, was brought before the Board. It was decided to send notice to Mr provide proper swing panels and a general resolution was adapted that in all cates where creeks and drains passed through properties the Board w mid insist on occupiers of land adjoining the roads erecting suitable swing panels. BiD KOAD, Mr Horsey waited on the Board and complained of the bad state cf his road. The Surveyor was directed to report. KOAD ASHTON TO BEiCH.

Mr Timms waited on the Board and desired it to take steps to repair the on this road which were almost impassible. 1 The Surveyor was Instructed to report. surveyor’s resort.

The Surveyor’s report was read as follows • 1. Waterton road.—Ford’s Creek! Tenders were called for making ford in lieu of bridge, but on account of a petition being received asking the Board to reconsider the matter, the Chairman directed that consideration should be left over till this meeting. 2. Chatmoss road.—The contractor for making the side drain will complete his con tract in about a week’s time. 3. McLennan road.—Side drain : We expect this work is completed ere this. At last inspection, a few days ago, the work was proceeding satisfactorily, and but a lew chains to do to complete the contract. 4. Boundary road.—The contract for forming sides of this road has been let to Mr fiayman at 5s per chain. We have ordered timber for re-decking bridge on this road beyond Mr Williams’s farm. 5. Longbeaoh road.—A ford has been made in lieu of bridge on this road near Frisby’s. A contract has also been let to clean and deepen the side drain from Chapman's Creek to Heasley’s. 6. New Park road.—Ford has been made in lieu of the two bridges on this road. 7. Osborne’s road.—A contract has been let to make ford on Osborne’s road. The work cannot be properly completed owing to inability to procure shngle. We have, therefore, authorised contractor to make it first passable in the centre of the roadway. 8. Graham’s road.—A contract' has been let to make a ford in place of bridge op this road.

9. Mill road.—We have let the widening of the drainfrom the Beach road, to Houston and Hedges, at 6s 6d per chain. 10. Ford’s road.—We hare inspected the

drains at the side of this road. That on the east side from Anlerson’s farm to the Boundary road is considerably choked .with vegetation, sqch as njgger head, d’O. The lower portion of the drain pn the west side has been cleaned out, but the upper portion (fs considerably choked. We do not think that this is damaging the road to any extent. The metalled portion is very fair for traffic, and we should say the state would hardly warrant the large expenditure of clearing and deepening the side drains. We believe that the drains were made by the Board in order to form the road.

11. The maintenance man has been filling in ruts on the roads. His diary lies on the table.

The report was adopted. The Surveyor waa directed to have some minor repairs executed. BATS, It was resolved that pubFa notici be given of the board’s intention at a meet ing to be held on Friday September 10, to strike a rate of three farthings in the £ on the rateable value of properties in Nos. 1,2, 3 and 4 wards and a halfpenny in No. 6 ward, payable in one instalment on September 24 h, 1886. The Hoard then adjourned.

COLLIERY EXPLOSION.

Thirty Miners Entombed.

[kkuter s telegrams—copyright ] Lonpoir. August 13. An alarming colliery explosion ocr curred to-day at Woodend, Lancashire, Thirty miners are entombed, and serious fears are entertained regarding their safety.

SERIOUS CHARGE.

Alleged Wife Poisoning. Tjmabu, August 10. Great excitement was caused in town ti ky the news that a well-known and highly respected resident ol Tirntro li&d been arrested last night charged with having attempted to murder his wife by administering antimony. Thomaa Hall, nephew of Sir John Hall, ex Premier of the colony, Is the man accused of the crime, and Miss Margaret Houston was arrested at the same time. The prisoners wiU be brought before the Magistrate at one o'clock to-day. Later. Thomas Hall and Margaret Graham Houston were brought up at the B.M. Court this afternoon, before Mr Beswick. Mr White, Crown Prosecutor, who ap peared for the police, asked for a remand till this day week. Accused's counsel did not oppose, but asked bis Warship to allow bail, as it would be forthcoming to any amount. The police opposed ball, and Mr Beswick declined the responsi bility. Tb# prisoners were remanded till Monday next, bail being refused. The affair has created a profound sensation In Timarn.

LATE CABLE NEWS.

[“ AGE ” SPECIALS.] . [By telegraph from the Bluff.] i London, August 3. j Mr Joseph Bosieio has been f rmally t invested by Her Majesty as a Companion i of the order of 6t Michael and St George Angnat 4 I The correspondent of the Times at St.* B Petersburg ridicules the denial of Bsron . Macleay and his explanation of the e manner in which the report probably d arose. The correspondent quotes an interview with Baron Macleay, at which the latter plainly declared that Russia by .. priority had better c-aim to New Guinea than Germany. Bacon Macleay, in a . 0 letter published in the Times, states that ; 0 it is his intention to make a lengthened jj. stay in Russia as he intmds to remain in , a that country until the book of his travels, to on which he is now engaged, has been published. He ascribee the rumor, aa to his intention to found a Russian colony in New Guinea, to the fact that he re ceived abo it five hundred replies to an )Q advertisement which he inserted for a j d zen overree-s.

The Daily News commenliog upon tha personnel of tha New Conservatives Ministry, speaks in terms of conmmdation of Sir J. Fergnsson, Secretary for Fore : gn Affairs, bat characterises placing Lord .Edvard JSlanhope in the position of Secretary of State for the Colonies as a “ monst-ons ” appointment. Aberdeen left Dublin yesterday. The event was made the occasion for a pubi c demonstration in favor of the lata Government, and Earl Aberdeen, on quitting Dublin, received an ovation, unprecedented in the warmth and entl ns asm exhibi §l.

It is reported that the Dish malcontents and Russian rihi'.ists are conspiring to gether and arranging a series of dynamite plots to be carried into effect in England. All vessels arriving from Russian porta are being subjected to a strict overhaul. The American Senate has postponed consideration of the treaty relating to dynamiters proposed to ha at ranged between England and America, till December next.

August 5. A Committee has been appoints! by the Commercial Exchange e-tiblished in connection wi h the Colonial—lndian ex hibition, with instructions to visit the various Colonial Courts, confer with the Executive Commissioners, and report u to the feasiblity of arranging a scheme for reciprocity in trade between Great BriUan and her colonial possessions. It is rumored that Mr W. E, Gladstone Is about to pay a visit to Ireland. It is probable that Lord Lytton late Viceroy of India will be appointed to succeed Lord Lyons as British ambassador to France- A sample of paper maanfaclurei from the fibre of millet grown in South Aus tralia has been submitted t j experts, who have expressed a very favorable opinion upon It. The experiment has been de clared a complete success. Millet la valued at £lB per ton. Sir Saul Samuel, speaking at a dinner given by the Saddlers Company, expres sed the opinion that it was impossible to bind 4 ho colonies in any closer union to the Empire than at present, for their loyalty and attachment were hardly capable «>f being increased. It Is considered Improbable that any steps will be taken towards prosecuting Sir Charles Dilkefor perjury in connection with his evidence in the recent Crawford divorce sail. Mr Gladstone has announced that he intends to retain the leadership of the Liberal party in the House of Commons. Ha states, however, that the severe exeer tions of the recent election campaign have so affected his health that he will require to seek temporary repose, and he finds it necessary also to permarently reduce bis labors iu the way of attending to cones por deice. A meeting of members of the House Rule patty in the Rome of Commons has been held, at which Mr Parnell was re elected Chairman and leader of the party. It was decided that the party should sirenonsly oppose any scheme that mieht be proposed by the new Ministry to offer a smaller measure of ac tonomy to Ireland than was provided by Mr Gladstone’s Home Rale scheme. Mr Jas. Service, who, arrived in Eng land a fews days ago, has been suffering from a severe a 4 tick of lumbago from which, however, he is now recovering. Angnst 6. The Agents-General for the Australian Colonies have arranged to wait tc-day upon the Right Hon El ward Stanhope, who holds the position of Secretary of State for the Colonies, for the purpose of congratulating him upon, his appointment to thatuffica. A deputation frem the Imperial Feder ation League is to wait upon the Marquis of Salisbury on Wednesday next with the object of enlisting the sympathies of the new Government with the Federation movement. At a meeting of phlonjst Liberals at Devonshire house yesterday to agree upon the policy of the party in the new session of Parliament, it was agreed that whlht the Unlouhts should do all in thefr power to preserve friendly relallons with Mr Gladstone and his followers they should maintain separate organisation and also that they should support the new Government in resisting any demand that might be made for premature exposition of their policy with regard to Ireland. Mr Joseph Camberlain formally Intimated that he would accept the Marquis of Hariington as the leader of the Unionist party when Parliament assembled.

Yesterday the Marquis of Har ling ton, Mr Joseph Chamberlain, and other lead ing members of the Dnioa'afc part; exchanged frierdi; greetings with Mr Gladstone. The belief prevails in well informed circles that Mr Gladstone is hopeful ‘hat the Home Buie agitation will present!; subside and that he will succeed in defeating the Conservative Government in an outside jague. 1 Arrangements are being for entertaining Sir James Service at a banquet. Several Victorian colonists, at present visitng Loudon, are Kcding in active cooperation in connection with the project,

August 8, The rale nisi granted by the Divorce Court In the ease Crawford r Crawford and DUke, has bees made absolute, and

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 1886



DAILY MEMORANDA. Etc MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS Tuisdat, August 17 Town Hall—Presbyterian Tea Meeting Wednesday, Aug usd 18 Ashburton Hunt Olub—Annnal Steeple** chases Oddfellows’ Hall—Hnnt Clnb Ball Thubsday. August 20 Dramatic Society—Meeting in the Town Hall at 8 o'clock Monday, August 23 Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers at 7.30 Friday, September 3 Ashburton County Council—At Council Chambers, 11 a.m. BAILWAY TIME TABLE. Tbains Arrive at Ashburton —From Ohrist hurch and the North, at 10.15 a.m. (express), 4.35 p.m., and 7.10 p.m. From Timaru, 10.45 a.m. From Dunedin and South, 5.27 p.m. (express). From Mount Somers, 10.5 B *Tbaxns Leave Ashburton —For Christ church and North, at 7.10 a.m., 10.55 a.m., and 5.37 p.m. (express). For Dunedin and South, 10.25 a.m. (express). For Timaru, •45 p.m. For Mount Somers, 5.5 p.m. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. From and after the 30th June, 1886, the terms of Subscription to this journal will be as follows, viz.;— nr PAID IN ADVANCE : Per Quarter.. 6s 6d, by post, 9s 6d .. Half-year 12s 6d, by post, 18a 6d „ Year .. 24s Od by post, 37a Od IF BOOKEDZ Per Quarter.. 7s 6d. by post, 10s 9d „ Half-year 15s Od, by post, 21s 6d Year .. 30s Od, by post, 43s Od N. B. The above in so fab as regards bub CKIPTIONS PAID IN ADVANCE will UOt affect Old (Subscribers, with whom previously existing arrangements will be maintained. Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices, if Pa 1 d fo the time of insertion, 2s 6d each (stam may be sent as payment); if booked, PRESENT SUBSCRIBERS MAY RENEW THEIR SUBSCRIPTIONS AT THE OLD RATES. , , Announcements of Births, Deaths and Marriages sent forpublleation from the country require to be verified by the signa of the person sending the notice. MAIL NOTICES. Mails close at the Ashburton Post Office follows: — , w _ For Christchurcn and North at bam 0.30 a. m., and 5 p.m., daily. For Chertsey Rakaia, &c., a* 10.30 a.m and 5 p.m. daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Bangitata, Orari, Winchester, md Geraldine, at 10 a.m. daily. FocTemuka, at 10 a. m. and 4.30 p m jPoj Timaru and South, at 10 a. ju, , and 4.30 p.m., daily. , , For Greenatreet, on Wednesdays and turdays, at 10.45 a.m. , For Wakanui, Elgin, Seavisw, Seafield, nd Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and ♦turdays, at 6.30 a. m. For Mount Somers, daily at 4.30 p.m For Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Mon days and Thursdays, at 4.30 p.m. For Ashton, Waterton and Longbeach, 4.30 p.m. daily. ■ For Flemington, on Mondays, Wodnea days, and Fridays, at 4.30 p.m. For Newlands, on Tuesdays and Erl at 10.30 a.m. Mails arrive at the, Ashburton Post ** From Christchurch and Rakaia at 10.15 .to., 4.35 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. From Chertsey, &c. at 10.15 s and ,35 p.m. daily. From Dunedin and Intermediate places B.S 0 ' "un. daily. a¥ro*n Temuka and Timaru at 10.40 a. m p 5.30 p.m daily. , From Greenatreet, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10 ».m. . in - From Mount Somers, daily at 10.5 i.m. ' From Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Wed oesdsys and Saturdays, at 10.5 n.rn. From Ashton, Waterton, and Long each at 10 a.m. daily. , _ , From Newlands, on Tuesdays and Frl ys, at 2.30 p.m. From Flemington on Tuesdays, Thors ays, and Saturdays, at 10a.m.



evening classes. "TTIVENING CLASSES for Boys and JQj adult Males for three Evenings consecutively in each week, remaining three Evenings for other classes, if some 12 or 15 pupils will guarantee their names to Mr Jones, Stationer, Ashburton, For terms and particulars apply to Mr Teacher educated at All Souls College, Oxford. 8434 jgLAOK, BEATTIE & COMPANY, Criterion Bouse, 201, 203, 205, High street, CHRISTCHURCH. We have the pleasure to advise our Customers and the residents generally !q the Ashburton District that we have ow received very large Shipments of NEWEST DRAPERY GOODS the Present Season. The advantages which we possess in being able to bay iu .he Best British Markets, and the thorough experience of our buyer, enables ns to supply all Goods under our cash system of business AT LOWEST PRICES. We endeavour t< give our Customers best value procur b le, whatever Prices • hey may wish to pnich a ' ,e Goods at, and o Stock is so LARGE AND WELL-ASSORTED hat the most varied wants can be sup plied. We apperd a list of our Depart ments, In each of which an Immense Variety of most Novel and Fashionable will be found DRESS DEPARTMENT HOSIERY DEPARTMENT MANTLE DEPARTMENT ;dressmaking department MILLINERY DEPARTMENT DReSS DEPARTMENT HOSIERY DEPARTMENT



Wanted. WANTED CASH.--White Sugar, 24d ; White Crystal, 3d ; Sperm Candles, 5d ; Lingfish, 4d ; best Lobsters, 6d ; Plaid Vestas, 5d per doz. ; Tea, Is per lb; Sago, 2Jd; Tapioca, 2Jd; Cutting Salmon, 8d ; Vonns Nailrod, 5s 6d ; Groats, 9d. J. McGregor, Tancred Street. WANTED Known—Hayes and Co. will commence their Groat 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 Arcidc. ___ WANTED Known -That Gates and Son, Burnett Street, are prepared to OXOOO*O orders for all kinds of Household Repairs, Household Requisites, Picture Frames, cheap Bookbinding. Venetian and other blinds at the lowest possible cost. 5 22 WANTED KNOWN—Long looked for come at last. T. Hualt, having commenced bacon coring, he is able to supply a real good Pork Sausage at 6d per lb at the Factory, Moore st, Ashburton. Pigs cured in any quantity dried, smoked and delivered homo at One Penny per lb. T. Hod vr. 7 217 WANTED KNOWN—Where can the most Drapery bo bought for your money!—At H. G, Segers, Wolford ! House. Two shillings worth of handsome presents given for every 10s spent. Fresh presents in. See window. Ladies’ own dress materials made up ; ‘’fifylo and fit guaranteed. Special Advertisements. TOWLE’S PENNYROYAL AND STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and relieve the distressing symptoms so pre valent with the sex. Boxes lr and Is 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors. I repaved only by The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of Imitations. Potatoes. Best qualu y blue derwents for sale at lowest current prices. GEO. JAMESON, Ashburton. 8422 SECANTS .WANTED.



SEVEN GENERAL SERVANTS and one COOK for Ashburton and suburbs. Also, one COOK and one GENERAL SERVANT for the country. Apply to Mrs Randall’s Registry ffice.



A. W. RANDELL, FRUITERER, &c. Town Hall, Ashburton.



CENTRAL HOTEL. JW. McSAE having taken the above , Hotel, solicits a share of patronage from the people of Ashburton and sur rounding districts. Beat Brands of Wine’s Spirits and Beers. Good Stabling—Feeds, One Shilling . Horses and Baggies to let on hire at prices to meet the times. For the convenience of travellers hansom cab will meet all trains.



Trees Trees Trees THE undersigned has FOR SALE all kinds of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, Pinua Insignia, Austriaca, Maritima, and Macrocarpa, by. tons of thousands; other kinds in proportion. All kinds of cabbage plants, etc, on sale. \ll orders by post or otherwise shall receive my best attention. N.B.—Gentlemen's Gardens tastefully laid out. All kinds of planting done by contract. .TAMES PORTER, CLIFTON NURSERY, 4l 75 Allenton, Ashburton.



CANTERBURY MILLS, ASHBURTON. I WILL bk a BUYER os- UPWARDS OF 300,000 Bushels MILLING WHEAT THIS SEASON. Also some Large Lines of OATS AND OTHER PRODUCE. CORNSACKS, Fall Size and Weight, at 5s Cd per dozen. 0. W. TURNER, 340 H. BROWN. ttt E HAVE FOR SALE PRIME SEED WHEAT, OATS, and BARLEY Some o£ the above lots have been grown in the Timara district. PIG FEED FOR SALE In any quantity. Just Landed — All kinds of CLOVER SEEDS, choice quality. RYEGRASS and .COCKSFOOT for Sale. FRIEDLANDER BROS]



MANTLE DEPARTMENT DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT MILLINERY DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT NJsDEECLOTHING DEPARTMENT TAILORING DEPARTMENT HOUSBHODL FURNISHING Manufacture from various M’l's Including i. LANKETS, FLANNELS & TWEEDS OF ashbl rton man u factors. Cash System anb Cash Prices. BLACK, BEATTIE & CO. GENERAL DRAPERY WARE HOUSE TAILORS, B gSHKBR ru«3iMILLINERS



Victoria House. RE’-OEG A.NISA TI ON OF BUSINESS. <1 REDUCING STOCK RETIRING from tho FANCY DRESS, HATS, and MANTLE epartments of the trade. PHENOMENAL VALUE now boin| given, and to be obtained until AUGUST 20th NEXT. DIMANT AND COE, GENERAL DRAPER*, CLOTHIERS, &c., East and Tancred streets, Ashburton. Victorian Steam Carriage Works. J. E. 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 tho public with a fir i-class article at prices to suit the times. Every C. ""i’ption of Carriages and Traps made, Painted and Repaired. Spring Traps from £2O. Whitechapels from £25. Buggies from £3O. P.S. —Special attention paid to Repainting and Retrlmming. j VICTORIAN STEAM IRON WORKS AND _ _ GENERAL SHOEING FORGE. J. R. 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 tho 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.



Special advertisements. C R O W*N BON WIO R K ARMAGH STREET, Christchurch. Portable Banges Burn Wood and Goal—ln Four Slsei PAINTED CORRUGATED IRON IN Four, Five, Six and Seven Feet Lengthi 40 per oeut. Cheaper than Galvanised Iron. 10 19E 3 9■, , 1 3 Notice. I HAVE disposed Business i Ashburton to ’ MESSES H. J. WOOD & CO. OF CHRISTCHURCH. 1 In thanking the Public of Ashburto and District for their liberal patronag accorded to me during the years I hav . carried on business here, i have mnc f pleasure in soliciting a continuance c their favor on behalf of my worth * successors, who will make this a brand of r HALL. THOS. F. FARLEY. In reference to the above, we respect fully request the Public of Ashburton am District, and all Wends and customers o Mr Farley, to favor us with a contiunanci of their commands, and we guarantee t< give at all times the value in New Zealand in onr line of Business. An additional stock of Commercial Stationary, of superior quality, and latest new Books, to the value of £IOOO, will bo speedily forwarded from our Christchurch depot. The latest new Books and Magazine 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 establishment. 11. J. WOOD*AND CO., j STATIONERS’ HALL.



All book debts to be paid to H, J. Wood and Co. THUS. F. FARLEY. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOR mUE NEW GOODS FOR THE 1 WINTER SEASON ARK 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 i 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 1 warranted shrunk C Overcoats, Waterproof Coats and Leggings t in great variety n Hats, compris’ng every new stylo worn v Children’s Jersey Suits, Children’s Men of-War Suits 1 Gentlemen’s Hosiery, Scarves; Oxford 0 Regatta and White Shirts tl Rugs, Portmanteaus, and Travelling Bags ti The celebrated WERTHEIM SEWING ? MACHINE. Time Payments. . N.Z. CLOTHING FACTORY, i.Easx Street, qi



I'OKT OF TIMAUU. ARRIVALS-- BELL?, barque, from Newcastle, with best quality COAL. GLEANER, brigantine, from Anckland, with cargo of Kauri TIMBER, TUCKER AND RESTELL. 4th August, 188 G. J 8407



J. Ballanfcyne & Co. A holding an JMMENSE OLEARING gALE OK DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, On account of ALTERATION IN PARTNERSHIP. See Circular. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, OnKisTonoßCH, J 7 227



FOR COUGHS, COLDJ, Bronchitis Asthma, Coryza, Influenza, Con sumption, &c. KAY’S COMPOUND OF LINSEED, Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, &0., with Chlorodyno. KAY’S COMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant, for Coughs, Colds, and Cheat Complaints. KAY’S COMPOUND, for Coughs, and Colds, is equally serviceable for Horses and Cattle. KAY’S TIC PILLS, a specific in Neuralgia, Face-ache, &v. Con tains Quinine, Iron, &o. COAGULINE.— Cement for Broken Articles, Sold Everywhere. Sole Makers :—KAY BROS., Stock port, England,