DAILY MEMORANDA.

MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS Exo. Tuesday, July 27 Oddfellows’ Hall—Military Ball at 8 30 Friday, July 30 Kyle Schoolroom— Irrigation Meeting at 7 o’clock Friday, August 6. Ashburton County Council —At Council Chambers, 11 a.m. Monday, August 9 Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers at 7.30

RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

Train Arrive ax 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, o.il p.m. (express). From Mount Somers, 10.5 *''trains 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, 4.45 p.m. For Mount Somers, 0.5 p.m

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

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MAIL NOTICES.

jvr*lln close at the Ashburton Post Office For Christchurch and North at 6 a.m 0.30 a.m., and 5 p.m., daily. For Chertaey Bakaia, &c., at 10.30 a.m and 5 p.m. daily. , For Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, Joldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, «nd Geraldine, at 10la. m. daily. ForTemnka, at 10 a.m. and 4.30 p.m Timaru and South, at 10 a.m., and 4.30 p.m., daily. _ , , For Greenstreet, on Weaaeadays and tnr day s, at 10.45 a.m. For Wakanui, Elgin, Seaview, Seafield, nd Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and -turdaye, at 6.30 a. m. f 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, Wednes days, and Fridays, at 4.30 p.m. For Newlands, on Tuesdays and rri at 10.30 am.

* Matin arrive at the Ashburton Post ° From Christchurch and Rakala at 10.16 .m., 4.35 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. From Chertaey i &C. at 10. lo e, and •35 p.m. daily. . From Dunedin and Intermediate places 5.3°> -v,m. daily. , i f roux Temuka and Timaru at 10.40 a, m p 5.30 D.m daily. , From Greenstreet, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10 ».m. in . From Mount Somers, daily at IU.O

From Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Wed oesdays and Saturdays, at 10.5 a.m. From xVshton, Waterton, and Long each at 10 a. m.‘daily. From Newlands, on Tuesdays and rri ays, at 2.30 p.m. From Flemington on Tuesdays, Thurs ays, and Saturdays, at 10a. m.

TO CORESPONDENTS.

Old Sailor--We have read your letters with much interest, and shall always be pleased to hear from yon, but a discuss ion on nautical (bcchnlca (ties It hardly Baited to oar columns.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prevalebit. TUESDAY, JULY 27, 1886. Railway Crossings.

It Is not often we feel it to be our duty to find fault with the actions or omissions of the Ashburton Borough Council, but we must confess we are surprised and disappointed by the spiritless manner in which that body has submitted to the arbitrary and senseless ruling o f the Minister for Public Works in respect to the pro posed railway crossings at Cameron and Moore streets. It will be recollected

that the former crossing was definitely promised by the Minister during an official visit to this town and the latter, if not specifically promised,' has never been reasonably opposed. But Mr Maxwell, the General Manager of rail ways, who appears to be inspired by some extraordinary solicitude for the lives and limbs of the inhabitants of this district, ruled that the would be ever present dangers to the interests he hud at heart, and the Minister, as he had done before and will do again, allowed his own practical judgment to be overridden by the pusillanimous fads of his executive officer. It is a matter of small moment

to the Minister and one of no import ance to Mr Maxwell that the people and property owners of Ashburton suffer inconvenience snd pecuniary loss by a piece of official arrogance and stupidity, but it should be a matter of paramount importance to the members of the Borough Council, and, we repeat, we are surprised and disappointed that some Councillor has not vigorously applied himself to the removal of these monuments to Governmental officious ness. The proposed crossings were made the subject of a discussion in the Borough Council last night, but a majority of the members seemed disposed to allow the matter to drift on indefinitely. There was some talk about a petition

to Parliament and a deputation to wait upon Government in respect to the matter, but ultimately the whole affair was left in sta/u quo pending the meet ing of Parliament next year. Now, if the members of the Council were really in _«arnest about this matter, there would be no need to tell them of the means which should le adopted to secure the accomplishment of their wishes. But they are not in real earnest, and their evident indifference and faint-hearted advocacy has actually strengthened the obstructive position taken up by the Minister tor Public Works and Mr Maxwell. Had the Council early in the present session of Parliament, or during the session of last year, persistently urged the import ance of this matter upon Mr W. C.

Walker, and at the same time provided that gentleman with evidence that the proposed crossings at Moore and Cameron streets would subserve the public convenience, interests and safety, the member for Ashburton, with his usual tact and perseverance, would ere this have secured the desired con cessions. We are aware that a letter was written to Mr Walker asking his support to the proposals; he had one interview with the Minister for Public Works, who again expressed his T plausible concern for the safety of his fellow colonists, and the matter was

allowed to drop. It would be easy enough to show, beyond question, that Mr Richardson’s fears are entirely without foundation; it is the duty of the Council to make this demonstra tion, and until it is made and its re sultants obtained wc cannot admit that the members of the Council have accomplished their full duty to a large section of the burgesses.

Yesterday’s sitting of the House of Representatives, or rather the sitting of the House that was prolonged until the small hours of this morning, was of a somewhat sensational character. The Port Chalmers Fire Brigade .Site Bill having bean disposed of In a manner eminently satisfactory to its friends, the Now Plymouth Harbor Loan Bill came up for discussion and the redoubtable Colonel Trimble occupied the whole of the afternoon in delivering a very spirited attack upon the measure and its pro moters. At the evening sitting the debate upm the Loan Bill was resumed, and before this had progressed far Mr G. F, Richardson, the member for Mat aura, moved as an amendment, That this House will agree to read the Bill a second time so soon as the schedule has been amended so as to provide for the comple tion ot carrying to a working point the unfinished railways before new lines are constructed ; that therefore the Items ‘ Blenheim-Tophonse £68,000, and ‘West port-Inangahua £63,000’ be struck out, and the item, ‘Permanent railway sleepers and rolling-stock, £370,000’ bo reduced by £44,000, being the proportionate amount proposed to be expended on the aforesaid lines, and that the sum of £175,000 so saved bo allocated in the following proportions to the Main Trunk line:— Helensville North be given £35,000 additional ; to the Napler- Pulmerston Una £45,000 ; to the Blen heim-Awatere line £26,000 ; to the Otago Central line £60,000 in addition ; and to the Seaward Bush line £IO,OOO ad ditional —As might have been ex pected this amendmebt provoked a long and Acrimonious debate ; and it was not until the reporters fairly broke down at 6.10 this morning that the House ad journed The debate will bo resumed this evening.

Among ths through passengers by the Mararoa is Professor Chaney, spiritualist.

Government have received telegrams from Hawke’s Bay and Bay of Plenty districts that the Natives are collecting goods for the Tarawera districts, and that from the former district it is expected thirty tons will be sent. The Natives on the West Coast of the North Island are said to be making efforts to send assistance to those in need.

The annual meeting of members of the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Associa tion was held at the Arcade Chambers at 3 o’clock this afternoon. Owing, doubtless, to insufficient publicity having been given to the calling of the meeting there was not a quorum, but the members present determined to proceed with the business. Our report is held over.

An inspection parade of the Ashburton Volunteers will take place at the drillshed at 7 o’clock this evening, and will bo followed by a Volunteer Ball in the Oddfellows’ Hall

The Christchurch Young Men’s Christian Association has struck out into new lines since the appointment of Mr Smeatou as Secretary. It is intended to have classes for Bible study, English literature, Latin, French, shorthand, chemistry, book-keeping, etc. A literary Association, chess club, rambling club, and cricket club, are also to bo estab lished.

At Christchurch yesterday afternoon a little boy fell into the river close to the Cheater street Fire Station, and after floating down for more than a hundred yards was hauled out by a lad named Fraser, who pluokily swam in for him. Several more wore there, but wasted their time in trying to reach the lad with spades and clothes props.

The fourth of the series of winter enter tainments was given in St. Stephen’s school room last evening. There was a good attendance, and vocal and instrumental items were given by Misses Ray and Gates, Mrs Denshire, Messrs Jameson, Stevenson, Piok ford, and others. Refreshments were handed round during the evening, and a very enjoy able entertainment was brought to a close by the singing of the National Anthem.

Mr Robinson, of Messrs MoKeone and Robinson, contractors for the Brunnerton section of the Midland Railway, left Christ church for the West Coast to-day.

It is stated that a Christchurch man who went to Kimberley diggings has transmitted to his family as an instalment the sum of £4OO.

The foreign mission meeting, held at the Wesleyan Church last night, though not numerously attended was of an interesting character. Mr D. H. Brown was in the chair and in his introductory address, contrasted the interest taken in missionary meetings held in New Zealand and at Home. In some of the towns in the Old Country business would be partially suspended, and merchants and citizens generally would devote several hours of the day in attending missionary gatherings, and the interest sometimes would rise to fever heat. The Rev. D. MoNicoll read a few extracts from the T! sport, that portion bsaring upon ; . I-few P-itain work—the scene of the Rev. Gr brown’s labors — being specially interesting, and showed that

the labors of the mission agents there were proving abundantly successful. The income of the Australasian Wesleyan Missionary Society for 1884-5 was about £12,000, of which amount New Zealand contributed only £4OB, an evidence that the people of the colony were not at all alive to their responsi bilities in this direction. The Bev. G. W. Spence then gave a vigorous address, epitomising the work which had been under taken in Samoa, Fiji, and New Britain, and in forcible language sought to heighten the sympathies of the audience in spreading the Gospel among the inhabitants of the South Sea Islands. He combated some of the taunts used by sceptical people regarding the genuineness of converted savages, and quoted the opinions of disinterested observers in support of his remarks. The Rev. T. W. Newbold briefly exhorted the audience to pray earnestly for those who were at work in mission fields, and the meeting closed by the ■ Rev. D. McNicoll pronouncing the Benedio- i diction. A collection in aid of the cause was j taken up during the evening.

The Dunedin Evening Star of Friday says that in a private letter received in Dunedin from Kimberley the writer states his convic tion that {the newly-discovered goldfield 8 will yet prove the richest in the world. He is, he states, totally unbiassed in the matter, but acting on bis conviotion ho means soon to become more directly Interested in tb 0 search for gold

Referring to the honor of Knighthood con

ferred on certain colonists, the Melbourne Leader says that no public man of any note in Australia has been able to maintain his position fafter accepting his title. The people of Australia are averse to such honors being accepted by their publicmen, ond as a consequence the recipients have always been shortly afterwards relegated to private life. A football match between teams represent ing the Catholic and Hampstead Schools was played yesterday afternoon and resulted in a victory for the former by one try to nil. For the winners Henry, Healy, Butler and MoTeaguo, and for Hampstead, Betts, Boyle and Foster played wbll. The new books which recently arrived for the Ashburton Library are now on the shelves.

The usual monthly meeting of the Upper Ashburton Eoad Board was held at Tinwald yesterday. Present—Messrs McLean, (Chair man), Sergeant, Stitt and Foster. Corres pondence was read—(l) From Property Tax Commissioner, stating that the balance of subsidy would be paid at once. (2) From the Ashburton Borough Council stating that some misunderstanding had arisen re Quinton’s Jfiro account.—The Board decided to deal with the matter when all the members were present. The Clerk’s report was then read, and it was decided to call for tenders by Saturday, July 31, at 10 a.m., lor formation of roads past Mr D. MoEendry’s farm and Mr Edward Bright’s farm. It was decided to leave the matter of selection of tenders to Messrs McLean and Foster. Tenders lor work advertised were opened, and the following accepted: MoQuinness protective works, F. Low, £l2 11s fid; Hackthorno road, W. Lindsay,

6s pec chain ; cottages, G. Nicholas, £2O; F. Black, £l4; reserve, M. Scott, £l7 5s per year. Accounts to the amount of £B2 5s 7d were passed for payment, and the Board ad journed.

At the R.M. Court this morning, before Mr R. Alcorn J.P., and Mr H. Friedlander J.P. a first offender for drunkenness was fined 5a and costs with the ÜBual|alternative, and a charge of vagrancy against a young woman was withdrawn.

THE ST LOUIS MURDER.

A despatch fron St Louis dated July 5 says;—When the jury In Maxwell’s case returned last night to the jury boxes Martin 8. Barnett was chosen Foreman, and Davis S. Childs Secretary. Barnett was supposed by many to be one who favoured defendant more than any other Ju r or, and when the first ballot was taken this belief was practically confirmed, for ho was among the throe who did not vote for a conviction. The second bal'ot was taken after some discussion, which resulted in bringing Barnett over t) a conviction, and ten to two for a conviction was announced. The votes in the succeed ing ballots up to the time of the ad journment were identical wHh the latter and there was no prospect of a change. When the Criminal Court was convened at 10.15 o,clock this morning, the Deputy who had gone earlier in the day to see if the jnry were ready to make their report, entered the room and held a short con sultation with Judge Van Magoner, who immediately called the next case on the docket. It became evident then that the jury were not unanimous. The first ballot taken this morning showed the fact that one more had decided upon conviction. 4bout noon the jury proceeded to take another ballot. After having argued with the obstinate member, the ballots were collected and counted by the Foreman, who found that i here was inscribed upon each the word “Guilty.” The Deputy was sum moned and he wav told that the jury had a communication to make to the Court The Sheriff took the twelve men in, and led them to their seats, whore tlfly remained standing while the foreman from a slip of papi r vead —“We, the jury, find the pri soDC" guilty of murder in the first degree as set forth in the indictment.” The pri soner sat in his accustomed place between his attorneys. As soon approached, and no communication was received from the jury his hopefulness seemed to increase, for he knew thatehouldthejuryhango.it no ;h !• iger the g eat ;r were his ohanct B tor acquittal. When the announcement was made, however, that the jury wished to report, and they were brought into Court, he turned nervously in his chair to J look at their faces. He found no sign of encouragement there, and when the verdict was read his face blanched and h's eyes sought the floor, when they tetralned fixed. The remains of Preller are to be shipped to England for burial at the conclus'on of the trial. They have exhumed three times by the officers, and each time the body seemed to have decayed bat little. The nee of embalming fluid when'it was removed from the trunk seems to have preserved it. There was a d gonsslon when the murder was discovered as to the failure of Ffeller’s folks to rend for the body, but had they done so the ends of justice might have been thwarted. Preller was born on July sth, 1855, in Hertford, his father being a London silk dealer, who met with reverses, and retired to a small store. Charles was the fortu nate one of the family ,and travailed over the world. His brother Alfred works for bis father. One si to:, Amelia, is a gover ness at Moscow, Russia ; and Franclsca, another sister, is nurse at the Episcopal Hospital for Children, London. All the family are Christians of the strictest type, and the young man who was killed here was a member of iho Plymouth Brethren, In his trunks are many volumes of Bible commentaries, and letters of introduction to members all over the world. His memoranda were written more in the spirit of a recluse than of a man of the world.

STABBING CASE

Christchurch, July 26.

A case of stabbing has occurred here to-nigh*-, in which the perpetrator was George Brown, a lodginghouse keeper, and the sufferora young man named Thos McMahon. It appears that Brown had been the worse for liquor all day, and quarrelled with McMahon in thie evening. As the yonng man was going into the diningroom Brown rushed at him with an open pocket knife. McMahon knocked down hia assailant, but he rose and stabbed McMahon in the left hip. Brown was overpowered, and subsequently arrested on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. Christchurch, July 27 George Brown has been committed for trial for stabbing Thomas McMahon in a fracas at Brown’s Boardinghouse yos orday.

POLITICAL NEWS.

[FROM OCR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

Wellington, July 26

This afternoon the Port Chalmers Fire Brigade Bill was pnt through Committee, read a third time and passed, and at about three o’clock the New Plymouth Harbor Bill was again oal'ed on. Colonel Trimble, who is opposing the measure, talked against time till 6.30, when the debate was interrupted. This evening the debate on the Loan Bill was resumed by Mr McKenale (Moeraki), who Is now speaking. He is t-x pected to conclude with an amendment, in which case the debate Is not likely to close to-night.

la the Legislative Oouncii,i£-day, con trary to expectation, the Civil Service Reform Bill passed Its second reading.

CORRESPONDENCE.

vVe do not hold ourselves responsible for th opinions exprec;ed by our correspondent'.

A CORRECTION.

TO THS EDITOR Sir, —Permi- us to point out to yon a mistake, which appeared in your paper on Saturday, 24th instant, in your Welling ton telegrams, via., Holliater v Accident Insurance Company of New Zealand, the Company In question being the Accident Assoc stion of Now Z aland, and not the New Zealand Accident Insurance Company. By inserting this you will oblige, as it is apt to do oar Company an injustice if allowed to go unconlradicted- Yours, etc.,

Henry Zander and Co, Agents N.Z. Accident Insurance Company. Ashburton, July 26th, 1886. [The telegram referred to by our corres pondents was published as received from the Press Association. The manager of that institution might have had the common courtesy to correct his blunder. That would have been the smallest reparation the Company represented by our correspondents could expect—Bp. tf.]

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Melbourne. July 20. The annual report of the Postal • epart mect states that the sixpenny telegrams have entailed a considerable loss of re venue- It is not Intended to adopt the penny postal system. The employes of the clothing factories are strongly protesting against the pro posal to place a duty of 8d per lb weight on imported woollen goods, on the ground thot it will destroy the clothing trade. Bbisbanb, Ju’y 20.

News has arrived a* C< oktown by steamer of a case of piracy and murder in Acheeu. The Dntoh Steamer Hok Can ton was anchored at Rigss, when a large B imbetjof AcheQ #;e collected on hoard <fc® steamer, rushed on the capt» n, and seri ously wounded him and his wife, and shot the ma'e and engineer dead. They then rifled the vessel of a large sum of money, which was aboard for trading purposes. Captain Hansen and Mrs Hansen were taken ashore, were the former died of his wounds. Six of the crew were also seized, and the pirate chief, Tanker Omar, de mands a ransom of 50,000 dollars. A body of Dutch troops has left for the purpose of rescuing the prisoners.

ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The ordinary f rtnightly meeting of the Ashburton Borough Council was held at the Council Chambers, Baring Square We’t, last evening. Present—Councillors Williamson (In the chair), Thomas, Harrison, Roberta, B'rd, and Caygill- An apology was received for the absence of the Mayor. chairman’s statement.

The Chairman said the debit balance at the bank was £l3Bl 8a 9d. The amounts received since last meeting were Earth, 4s ; dog licenses, 10s; library account, 13* ; excise licenses, £5 ; sale of cottage, less expenses, £35 7s fid ; rent of reserves, £lO 10s; rates, 1886, £74 s*. There were still rates to the amount of £684 15a outstanding, and the Council should, in accordance with a resolution adopted at Its last meeting, take steps to have these collected. The books for the library, from Mudle's, London, had arrived, and were now on the library shelves. CORRESPONDENCE

Letters were read—(l) From Messrs Scott Bros., Chris'church, stating that the Council’s order for lamp posts had been put In band. The cost would be £3 each, a reduction of 10a on the last order. (2) From Mr W. Lake, with reference to the filling of a section. I was resolved to fill the section to Its original level. (3) From Mr T. Bullock, forwarding account sales in connection with the Council's cottage on the old Fire Brigade station site. The net amount realised was shown to be £35 7s 6d. engineers' report

The Engineer' reported as follows : Shingling: As directed we hired two extra carts to cart shingle on to roads and footpaths where required. The west side of the town Is comparatively finished, but as we understood they were only to be on for a week we have not yet done anything to East street, but have knocked off the extra hands. We would like to have from 400 to 500 yards more to finish the work. A-phalt paving—Mr Andrews informs ns that he Is prepared to do the work in Tancred street at the price stated in his tender. He has not signed the contract, as we wish to know whether the Council expect him to keep the work In repair for two years ; he does not understand this. Planting—The p’antlng of pines and oattlngs where the former ones missed in the river bed reserve has been done. The portion of the Belts not done last year, and the 10-acre reserve remains to be planted. The labor gang has been engaged In cartina and spreading shingle, cleaning out, outfall drain, planting trees snd cuttings, clearing np rubbish off streets, attending v to water supply, etc. The Work* Committee recommend that If the Connell decide not to go on with the shingling one of the horses be sold. ASPHALT.

With reference to the work of asphalt ing In Tancred street, It was resolved that the time of maintenance should be three months after the date of the final payment. Some discussion ■ - e guar antee which should ba j«ti- from the contract money Ultimately Cr Roberts moved that the contractor ba paid in fall on the work being passed by the Engineer. No seconder was forthcoming, and the motion lapsed.

PLANTATIONS.

It was decided to instruct the Pound keeper to impound horses and cattle fonnd wandering In the Council’s plsnta tstlons, , , . (At this stage Cr Reid took his seat.) SHINGLING. Cr Bird explained the action of the Works Committee with regard to shing ling, and said it was now for the Council to decide whether the work of shingling East street should be gone on with Cr Harrison said fliat several burgesses had called hh attention to William street, no part of which had ever been shingled. The road was now In a <tery bad state, and its condition required the attention of the Works Committee.

After some discussion, it was resolved to have the work of metalling in East street done. Ihe question of necessary metalling in William street was referred to the Works Committee, with power to act. * INSPECTOR OP NUISANCES’ REPORT.

The report of the inspector of Nuisances was read and ado; t i

RAILWaX ckosling.

Cr Peid asked what had been done with reference to drawing up a petition regarding the crossing over too ra.lway at Moore street. The Clerk said he had draws out the petition, but sa the Council h a d not stated to whom it was to be for* warded, and as ho had not seen the Mayor since preparing the draft, nothing farther had been done.

After some desultory discussion, the question, of taking further action was left in abeyance untill the Mayor’s return.

A DANGER. Cr Thomas drew attention to a dan gerous spot in East street, and the W orks Committee was instructed to take what steps were necessary. Payments. Accounts amounting to £96 lls 4d were passed for payment, and the Council adjourned.

PARLIAMENTARY

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Monday, July 26. The Council met at 2 30 p.m. BILLS The Hutt Gas Company’s BUI was read a second time The Coal Mi> es Bill was read a third

time and passed. The debate on the question that the Civil Service Raform Bill be read a second time, to which an amendment was moved by Dr Pollen that the Bill be read this day six months, was resumed. After a discussion, the motion for the second read ing was carried on a division—Ayes 21, noes 13.

The First Offenders’ Probation Bill was read a second time. The Government Loans to Local Bodies Bill was further considered in committee. Some slight amendments were agreed to ; progress was reported, and the Council adjourned to next day. HOUSE Of REPR ESENTATIVES'.

Monday. July 26. The Home met at 2.30 p.m. NSW PLYMOUTH HARBOR LOAN.

Colonel Trimble resained the debate on the committal of the New Plymouth Harbor Loan Bill, and spoke for several hours, during whic'i the bell had to be frequently rung for a quorum. He was still speaking when the House rose for the 5.30 adjournment.

EVENING SITTING The House resumed at 7.30 p.m- LOAN BILL.

Mr J McKenzie resumed the debate on he Loan Bill, and criticised at length the speeches against the proposals, and contended that the reason of such speeches was that the. Opposition were serry they did not occupy the Govern ment benches. Referring to Major Atkinson’s objection to borrowi- ghe said the bon gentleman bad in four years and two months raised £9,250,000, or at least had bad the spending of it If the colony was to stop borrowing now it would mean the loss of two and a half millions by works in coarse of construc tion It would also lead to stagnation all over the colony. He did not say that the Government were perfect, but for the two years they bad been in office they had administered the affairs of the colony fairly. Mr G. F Richardson thought that the new works set forth in the Financial Statement were not given effect to in the 811 now before the House. He said that G vernmeut were responsible for Captain Hneseil's amendment last session, as no sooner was it moved than the Govern ment accepted it. He suggested' that Government ahoalJ css more energy in acquiring lai da al eg the North Island Trunk Lin . The mo*t Important line nnder the consideration of the Bouse wse he thought, the Woodville-Palmerslon line which would connect the east and west coast of the .North Island. So far as bis district was concerned the money alloted it was sufficient to c instruct the line to a working point and meet all re* quirements for some time to come. He spoke agairst the amount for the Blen heim-Tcphousa line, and also that from Westport to Inangahus, as without com pletion these works were quite uncalled for Taking into consideration the posi tion of the colony be thought it extremely bad policy to proceed with any new lines. He moved an amendment to the effect that no new lines be o mmenced until the lines at present under construction are completed toa w rking point, and that the votes for the Blenheim-Tophoose£6B,ooo, and Wettport-lnangahna £63,000, be atrnckout, and that the vote for permanent way sleepers and rolling stock be reduced by £44,000 and that the earing of £175,000 be allocated to the Wowing lines:—Helenavillo northwards, £33,000 ; Napler-Palme ston North, £45,000; Blen he m A waters, £25*000- Otago Central, £60.000; and the Seaward Bash line, £IO,OOO. Mr Dsrgaville seconded the amendment proforma, and thought the reason of its being moved was to give the members who had already spoken another opport unity to air their eloquence. He cri>* ticiaed the speeches made against the BUI, and favorably compared Mr BaUanoe’s administration es against that of Mr Biyce, •ad said that the popnlarity recently obtained by the member for Waitotan was being used by the Opposition in their endeavours to gain some of the popnlarity they had lost by their past administration. He said during Major Atkinson’s regime the average expenditure was seven million and a half annually, which bad been spent in such a manner as to secure the member for Egmont a long tenure of office. Major Atkinson should be the last member to charge the Government with a change of front. Dr Newman said he would vote for the second reading of the Bill, and also for the amendment. He pointed out that the cerdinal policy of the present Government ■»ai the completion of the Main Trunk lines, and yet in their third Public Works Statement there was no attempt to carry this out. The Premier said the reason for bringing down the amendment was to give some members of the Opposition an [ opportunity to make two speeches on | the debate. Government would not accept the amendment, nor would they allow the Opposition to dictate as them as to what the schedule of the BUI should be If the House agreed to the amend meat other? could carry on the Bill. In referring to the speech of Mr Ormond, he said ha first made an attack on the Public Works policy of the Goverrment, and then wound up by complaining of the amount of money expended in his district. He asked was that a statesmanlike way to attack the Government. There eould never be a successful financial policy if there was a continual application for roads and bridges by districts, which should not rely upon Government. Referring to immigration he said the colony should be made su attractive; that immigrants would come to it without public aid. Some of the objects of the member for Napier was to remove the burden eff the land and place it on personal property and customs revenue. He referred at some length to the speeches during the debate, end referring to the railway management said the services of Mr Back and Mr Smith could have been retained if higher salaries bad been paid. He could not blame thorp gentlemen for accepting better positiopiir—■* in Bister colonies, but their departure could not bo made the subject of an at tact on the railway management In the colony. Referring to railway boards ha said there we* danger in handing over any of the Government departments to non political boards, unless such boards were responsible to Parliament. He defended the votes for the Blenhelm-Tophouse and Westport Inangahua lines. Referring to railways, he could see that the support totho Manawatu Gorge line was giving e

premium to the Welllngton-Manawatu railway. A good deal had been said about the North Island tiunk line aid, that a large amount had bet n Inacconrately spent on roads and river work, but he de nted this, and quoted figures In support of his statement. The par chase of native lands along the line had also come out of loan. Be had always contended that the colony ciuld DO' always go on borrowing for all kinds of works. He thought the colony should construct its buildings out of the consolidated fund. Roads with the ex*

crp ’on of those intended for opening up Grown »r» d«, •*> u’d vi f to local badles. With loto.uuce io railways he said DO i mbt some of the Hum would bare to ba

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, JULY 27, 1386



accident INSURANCE associa tion OF NEW ZEALAND. Head Office : Dunedin. Capital, £IOO,OOO. W r ’B have ranch pleasure in appointing Messrs TCCKER & REST .'LL LOCAL AGENTS for the above Company. ( WALTON, jY 339 General Manager ■JgLAOK, BEATTIE & COMPANY, Criterion House, 201, 203, 205, High street, CHRISTCHURCH. We have the pleasure to advise our Customers and the residents generally !o 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 in .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 P°lo ES.



We endeavour to give our Customers best value proouc b l e , whatever Prices *hey may wish to purchase Goods at, and our Stock so LARGL AND WELL-ASSORTED khat the moat varied wants can be imp elled. We append a list of our Depart ments, in each of which an Immense Variety of moat Novel and Fashionable will be found D 7 ESS DEPARTMENT HOSIERY department MANTLE DEPARTMENT DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT MILLINERY DEPARTMENT DReSS DEPARTMENT HOSIERY DEPARTMENT MANTLE DEPARTMENT DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT millinert"department CLOTHING DEPARTMENT UNDERCLOTHING DEPARTMENT TAILORING DEPARTMENT HOUSEHOLD F JRNI3BING -> jnai. Manufacture from various M'l's Including LANKET3, FLANNELS & TWEEDS OF ASHBURTON MANUFACTURE. Cash System and Cash Prices. SLACK, BEATTIE & CO. GENERAL DRAPERY WARE HOUSE TAILORS, JCBBMAKER and MILLINERS



WANTED Known—Milk do'ivcred daily In town or suburbs, at prices to meet tho times. Orders addressed Wm. Grkenslade, Allenton. or left at McFarlane’s Stores, punctually attended to. 7 276 I *7ANTED~CASH.—-White Sugar, 2?id ; W White Crystal, 3d ; Sperm Candles, 6d; Lingfish, 4d; best Lobsters, 6d; Plaid Vestas, 5d per doz. ; Tea, Is per lb; Sago, 2£d; Tapioca, 2£d; CnltingSalmon, 8d ; Venus Nnilrod, 5s 6d ; Groats, 9d. J, McGrkgok, Tancred Street 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 Known -That Gates and Son, Burnett Street, are prepared to execute orders for all kinds of Household Repairs, Household Requisites, Picture Frames, cheap Bookbinding. Venetian 'aud other blinds at the lowest possible cost. 5 22 WANTED KNOWN—Long looked for come at last. T. Huult, having commenced bacon caring, ho 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 home at One Penny per lb. T. Boult. 7 217 WANTED KNOWN—Where can the most Drapery bo bought for your money?— At H. C Segers, Melford House. Two shillings worth of handsome presents given for every 10s Fresh presents in. See window. Ladies’ own dress materials made up ; style and fit guaranteed. CXTANTED Known —The Gospel will VV be preached every Lord’s Day evening in the Arcade Chambers at 6 30 p.m. (d.t.) Free for all. No collection. 5 097



Special Advertisements. SERVANTS WANTED. SEVEN GENERAL SERVANTS nod one COOK, for Ashburton and suburbs. Also, one COOK and one GENERAL SERVANT for the country. Apply to Mrs Randall’s Registry Office. A. W. RANDRLL, FRUITERER, Ac., Town Hall, Ashburton. CENTBAL HOTEL. JW. McRAE having taken the above , Hotel, solicits a share of patronage from the people of Ashburton and sur rounding districts. Best Brands of Wine’s Spirits and Beers. Good Stabling—Feeds, Okb Shilling, Horses and Buggies to let on biro 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, Pinas Insignia, Austriaca, Maritima, and Macrocarpa, by tons of thousands; other kinds in proportion. All kinds of cabbage plants, etc, on sale All 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. JAMES PORTKR, CLIFTON NURSERY, 4 75 Allonton, Ashburton.



CANTERBURY MILLS, ASHBURTON. I WILL be a BUYER of UPWARDS OF 800,000 Bushels MILLING WHEAT THIS SEASON. Also some Large Lines of OATS AND OTHER PRODUCE. CORNSAOKS, Full Size and Weight, at 5a 6d per dozen. C, W, TURNER, 340 --k • H BROWN TIT E HAVE FOR SAL E— PRIME SEED WHEAT, OATS, and BARLEY Some of the above lots have been grown in the Timani district. PIO FEED FOR SALE In any quantity. Just Landed — All kinds of CLOVER SEEDS, choice quality. RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT .for Sale FRIEDLAN DER.BROS j 7 341«



Victoria House. EE-OE G ANISATION OF BUSINESS. R REDUCING STOCK ETIRING from the FANCY DllW, HATS, and MANTLE EPAUTMENTS PHENOMENAL VALVE now bein; given, and to be obtained until AUGUST 20th NEXT. DIMAN T AND COE, GENERAL DRAPERS OLOrEIEHS, Ac., East and Tailored street*, Ashburton. Victorian Steam Carriage Works. J. R. STEEL & SON WISH to Intimate to the Public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that, having obtained STEAM PO'VBR 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 e Option of Carriages nd Traps made, Painted and Repaired. Spring Traps from £2O. Whltoohapols from £25. Baggios from £3O. p.S. Special attention paid to Repainting and Retrlmmlng. a VICTORIAN STEAM IRON WORKS B AND GENERAL SHOEING FORGE. J. R S. & RON, while thanking the public for their past liberal support In this department, beg to Intimate tha‘, having procured first-class Machinery, they are now In a position to nndertake 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 Wanted. Special advertisements.



m if c ROWN HON W OJF B fc ARMAGH STREET, Christchurch. Portable Ranges Burn Wood and Goal—ln FonrjSlzea. PAINTED CORRUGATED IRON IN Four, S ! x and Seven Feet Lengths. 40 pel cent. Cheaper than Galvanised Iron. 10 1988 Notice. I|HAVE disposed of my Business in Ashburton to MESSES H. J. WOOD & CO., OF CHRISTO BURCH. In thanking the Pnbllc of Ashburton and District for their liberal patronage accorded to me during the years I have carried on business here, 1 have much pleasure in soliciting a continuance of their favor on behalf of my worthy successors, who will make this a branch of their well-known STATIONER’S H^LL.



THOS. F. FARLEY. In reference to the above, we respect fully request the Public of Ashburton and District, and all friends and customers of Mr Farley, to favor us with a continuance of their commands, and wo 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 ot £IOOO, will be speedily forwarded frrm our Christchurch depot. The latest new Broke and Magazines will be 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. H. J. wooiTani) CO., STATIONERS’ HALL. All book debts to bo paid to H, J. Wood and Co. TUOS. F.-FARLEY.



NEW ZEALAND CLOTHINQ FACTOR mHE NEW GOODS FOR THE 1 WINTER SEASON ARB NOW OPENED OUT. The Stock is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And tho variety of Style and Patterns in Men’s, Youths’, and Boys’ Clothing leaves nothing to bo desired. Thousands of Men’s and Boys' Suits, I newest styles. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of New Zealand Tweeds. Every garment warranted shrunk Overcoats, Waterproof Coats and I eggings in great variety Hats, compria ng every new stylo 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 WERTiIEIM SNUING MACHINE. Time Payme ts.J N.Z., CLOTHING FACTORY, Bast Sthkkt,



COAL. AA COMPANY’S MINE. lI7E ARE NOW LANDING, ex Jessie f f and Okonom — 400 TONS COAL From the above Company’s mine. The demand for this Coal in Melbourne and Sydney ia so great that a cargo rarely finds its way to New Zealand 4.7244 T JOKER AND RESTELL.



THE ASHBURTON WOOLLEN MANU FACTORING COMPANY (LIMITED) IS prepared to received limited sums of MONEY ON DEPOSIT at the following rates of interest: — At cal), 5 per cent. If deposited for Three Months, 6 per cent ; for Six Months, per cent. ; and for Twelve Months, 7 per cent. ALFRED BUNTING, 6 194 J Secretary.



FOR COUGHS, COLD j, Bronchitis Asthma, Coryza, Influenza, Con sumption, &c, KAY’S COMPOUND OF LINSEED, Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, &c., with Chlorodyne. KAY’S COMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant, for Coughs, Colds, and Chest 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, &c. Con tains Quinine, Iron, &o. COAGULINB. —Cement for B-okon A r tides. Sold Everywhere. Sole Makers! —KAY BROS., Stock port, England.



TOWLE’S PtfNN YF.OY *L AND STEEL PILLS F"*' quickly correct all ii. 0 . i. -md relieve the distressing symptoms so pre valent with the sex. Boxes 1j ijd and Is 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors. Prepared only by The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of Imitations.



J. Ballantyne & Co. A holding an JMMENSE OLEARING OF S ALE DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, On account of ALTER \TION IN PARTNERSHIP. Soo Circular. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, CHRIaTCHDUCH, J 7 227