DAILY MEMORANDA.

i AUCTION SALT!-’. Monday, July 19 Mr T. Bullock, at (■ eafiald— Furniture, Live and Dead Stock, etc Tuesday, July 20 Messrs Matson, Cox and Co, at TitwWO

—Live Stouk Messrs Miles and Co., at Tinwald Sheep

MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS Exo. Monday, July 26 Borough Council, at Borough Connell Chambers at 7.30 Friday, August 6. As&burton County Council —At Council Chambers, 11 a. in. m

RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

Tmw Arrive at Ashburton— From Christ and the North, at 10.15 a.m. (express), p.m., nd 7.10 p.m. From Timaru 10 45 a.m. From Dunedin and South, 5.27 plm. (express). From Mount Somers, 10.5

*’Trains Leave Ashbobton-Fot Chriat ohurch and North, at 7.10 a.m., 10.50 a.m., and 5.37 p.m. (express). For Dunedm and South, 10.25 a.m. (express). For Timaru, 4-46 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 For Christchurch and North at 6 a.m 10.30 a.m., and 5 p.m., daily. For Ohertsey Rakaia, &0., at 10.30 a.m and 5 p.m. daily. j For Dunedin, Tin wald, Window, Hinds, Coldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, wd Geraldine, at 10 a.m. daily. ForTemuka, at 10 a.m. and 4.30 p.m Timaru and South, at 10 a, m. , and 4.30 p.m., daily. _ , For Groenstreet, on Wednesdays and turdays, at 10.45 a.m. For Wakanui, Elgin, Seaview, Seafield, nd Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and %tnrdays, 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. dally. For Flemington, on Mondays, Wednes iays, and Fridays, at 4.30 p.m. For Newlands, on Tuesdays and Frl at 10.30 a.m. arrive at Ashburton Post 0 From Christchurch and Rakaia at 10.15 .m., 4.35 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. From Ohertsey, &c. at 10.15 s, and •35 p.m. daily. From Dunedin and intermediate places daily. r V rotu Temnka and Timaru at 10.40 a. m p 5.30 p.m daily. , • From Greenstreet, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10 a.m. ... Prom Mount Somers, daily at 10.5 4QL xxr J From Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Wed oeadays and Saturdays, at 10.5 a.m. From Ashton, Waterton, and Lone each at 10 a.m. daily. From Newlands, on Tuesdays and Pri ays, at 2.30 p.m. From Flemington on Tuesdays, Thurt ays, and Saturdays, at 10a.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prevalebit. MONDAY JULY 19, 1886. Oceana.

Mr J. A Froude’s Oceana has been so well abused by the Colonial Press that we may be guilty of something like tedious iteration in again referring to the fabulist’s graphic narrative of his four weeks’ sojourn in isolated por tions of this colony. No one, having a practical acquaintance with New Zea land and the interests of the colony at heart, can rise from a perusal of Mr Froude’s entertaining book without a Feling of indignation and disgust; but we really think the probable effects of the author’s misrepresentations have been very much over-estimated. Mr Froude is better known in England than in New Zealand, and the know ledge will induce the Home readers of Oceana to receive its cum grano salts. Fortunately for New Zea land this is not the first book Mr Froude has written. Were it his first literary effort it might carry more weight, it might be received as a young author’s earnest effort to describe things as they are ; but a charming history of England and many minor works—allot a similar character—have placed his accepted value as an historian and faithful chronicler ol facts at a considerable discount. As an able and pleasing writer Mr Froude will long be remembered by the British public, but he will never be quoted as an authority upon any of the numerous subjects of which his facile pen has treated, i He took no trouble to acquaint himself with English history before undertaking the somewhat formidable task of writing the political essay he has styled a his tory of England, and it was not likely he would exercise more care in compiling an account of his visit ' to Auckland, the Hot Lakes, and '

Kawau. None but a careless, old and egotistical man could have written Oceana. We believe the book will do New Zealand little or no harm, and we are half inclined to treat the whole affair as a huge joke. There is a strong reflection of Sir George Grey’s impracticable radicalism, there is a little weak cynicism, and a great deal of J. A. Froude, but Jthe sum is an amusing book at which philosophical colonists can afford Jto laugh. Mr Froude has fallen into the error of de scribing Auckland and the immediate neighborhood as “New Zealand,” and, as a result, has made statements which will astound the settlers in other parts of the colony. He tells us in one part of his book, when referring to the position of parties in the British House of Commons, that the universal feeling, outside England, towards the leader of the Liberal party (Mr Gladstone) has became blind in its animosity. This is a fair sample of the force and in-1

accuracy with which Mr Froude attempts to represent the political

sentiments of the colony. Here is an anecdote by which our author proposes to illustrate the social anomalies of

Auckland—A poor clergyman’s wife with a sick husband was tempted by the handsome bunches of grapes which she saw in a shop window. She laid them down with a sigh when she was

told the price. The shopman pitied her. “ Tis’nt the likes of you ” he| aid “ that can afford them grapes ; we keep them for the working men’s ladies ”

Of Mr Froude’s strictures upon the

indebetdness of the colony we need say little, they have already been noticed

and condemned at length, but it is worthy of note that our critic does not

commit himself to figures. He airily

describes the State debt as between

thirty and forty millions, and observes

that the debts of the municipalities are

a startling addition to it. We hardly like to recommend the perusal of a book abounding in ridiculous and pos sibly misleading inaccuracies, but the colonits who can enjoy a laugh at a great man’s blunders can find abundant entertainment in Mr Froude’s Oceana.

District Railways Purchase.

The Lyttelton Tunes of this morning, ' refen mg to the report of the District . Railways Purchase Committee, says; The Chairman had very little to say, which is of itself most remarkable. What he did say was still more wonder ful. He did not move the adoption of the report (x) because he wanted to hear it criticised, (a) because the Premier took the matter ont of his hands by adjourning the discussion, and (3) because the matter never was in his hands, as he had no instructions from the Committee. This reminds us of the story of the forty reasons why the gun was not fired in honor of good Queen Bess, the last of which was that there was no powder. The first is a confession on the part of the Chairman of want of the courage of his convictions. The third is a similar confesson on behalf of the Committee, and the second being in the mouth of the man who was expected to move the adoption of the report before the adjournment of the debate, is nothing more or less than an evasion. |The

Committee went outside the Order of Reference. It did so for a strong public reason, we presume, yet neither the Committee nor its Chairman thought the reason strong enough to ask the House to adopt its conclusions. The idea is preposterous. The defence of the Chairman is the lamest on re cord. We have often heard of a double shuffle.

Robson’s Transparent Diorama attracted a fairly large audience at the O Idfeilows’ Hall on Saturday evening, and the pictures met with a very favorable reception. The views illustrating the career of the late General Gordon were well executed and well shown, and those connected with the late eruptions in the North Island were both interesting and instructive. The pictures were shown by means of an oxy-hydrogen limelight, and one and all were of very great excellence. Besides the pictures already indicated the collection includes views of European and New Zealand scenery, and most exquisite representations of groups of statuary. The diorama was placed at some disadvantage on Saturday evening by a defect in the limelight appliances, but this, we understand, will be entirely remedied this evening, when a still more complete and varied exhibition will be placed upon the stage.

At the Wellington Supreme Court on Satur day morning, the jury, which had been looked up since six the previous night, brought in a verdict of larceny against John Gilmour, and the prisoner was remanded for sentence. The jury were discharged, and owing to the num ber excused from attendance, the panel was so much reduced, that it was thought not expedient to go on with the last case on the calendar, and the Court adjourned until Monday. The Chief Justice expressed an opinion that an amendment in the Act giving the Judge power toS discharge a jury after being looked up throe or four hours, when there was no chance of agreement, would bo a step in the right direction.

A firm iu Dunedin complains that some oases received by the direct steamer in cargo which had been transhipped from the North had been rifled of its contents in transit, pieces of iron being substituted.

On Friday evening a very successful Gospel Temperance meeting was held in the School room, Flemington. The Rev. A. Blake pre sided. The meeting having been opened with prayer, the Chairman delivered an interesting address on “ Temperance Example. ’ A mis cellaneous programme was then gone through as follows :—Reading, “ Death of Little Joe,” Mr H. C. Williamson ; Song, " Father won’t drink any more,” Mrs Dunn ; song, “ Dare to do right," Mr Osborne ; song, “ Don’t forgot the old folks,” Miss J. Anderson; song, ” Why I sign the pledge,” Miss Annie Dunn ; duet, “ Bessie, the drunkard’s lone child,” Mr and Mrs Konnington ; " The Brick Lane branch of the Temperance Society,” Mr R. Gilmour , trio, “ The social glass,” Mr and Mrs Dunn, Mr Dakers ; Recitation, “ Scenes from life,” Mr Martin ; song, “ The drunk ard’s ragged wee ’un,” Mr Andrews ; song and chorus, “ Como and sign," choir. During the evening Mr Harding addressed the meet ing on “ Prohibition,” and Mr Andrews on “ Publican’s compensation.” Hearty votes of thanks to the performers and speakers were carried by acclamation, and several new names having been added to the roll of mem bership, a very pleasant evening was brought to a close.

A football match was played on the Borough School ground on Saturday between the Hampstead and Tinwald Schools, resulting in a win for the former by 5 points to 4. Tries were secured by A. Jamieson and D. T. Todd. For the winners Painter, Fawcett, and Lamb did good service, and Clark (2), Williams (3), and Armstrong played well for the losers.

A well attended meeting of the Chertsey Farmers’ League was held in the Hotel on Saturday evening to discuss the irrigation scheme lately prepared by the County En-

gineer, who was present. Mr Coster, who was also present, supplied a large amount of information as to the course of procedure by the County Council, pointing out that the in tention of the Council is to put the scheme before the public in the shape of a proposal to test the feelings of the ratepayers. Mr Baxter entered into the full details of his scheme, explaining that it was proposed to construet wide but pMIIow mains, with sub mains to convey . c r°ady for distribu- j tion over the land. I- ;1; pointed out that the water wonld be measured, and each farmer could use that allowed him he thought proper, either to irrigate the whole of hia farm or any portion of it. He explained that in the maintenance clause the present water race rate was included, so that it would materially decrease the 3d per acre rate. After a long discussion Mr Wilkinson pro posed—“ That this meeting cordially agrees with the Council’s endeavors to form irriga tion districts throughout the county.” The motion was carried by a large majority. A hearty vote of thanks to Messrs Coster and Baxter for their attendance was unanimously carried, and a similar compliment to the chair closed the proceedings.

A rumor baa been current in town for the last two or three days that proceedings lor libel are about to be taken against a well known professional gentleman by an equally well-known gentleman, who for a considerable time past has resided iq this town.

The reeent rise In the price of wheat (says the Wanganui Herald) has set the farmers on this coast hard at work ploughing, and the area sown will be much larger than during the past two years, during which not nearly sufficient for “home consumption” has been grown, owing to the low prices ruling. With wool and wheat up to remunerative prices things in this district will soon become lively and property saleable at better prices than they now command. All classes are bene fited [by the rise, which we sincerely trust may be permanent.

The following telegram has been received by Mr Weaver, manager of the South Pacific Petroleum Company, from the Chairman of Directors in Sydney:—“Leaving for Gisborne to-morrow. Woit my arrival.”

The following Russian Imperial Order, addressed to tho commanders, officers, and sailors of the Black Sea Fleet, has been promulgated More than thirty years have now elapsed since the Black Sea Fleet, alter accomplishing heroic {deeds, sacrificed itself lor the welfare of Russia, the brave men who served in it transferring themselves in spirit to the memorable heights of Sebastopol. This fleet is now being ra-oonstruoted, to the 1 joy of Fatherland, which so long mourned its loss. My will and thoughts are directed t the peaceful developement of the nation’s welfare. Circumstances, however, may render the fulfilment of my wishes difficult, and may force me to the armed defence of the dignity of the Empire. You will go with me in this with the devotion and constancy which your j ancestors displayed in response to the appeal 1 of my grandfather, which caused astonish ment to their contemporaries. On the sea which witnessed their gallant exploits I confide to you the defence of |the honor and safety of Russia.”

A. Esau, manager of the Oamel Carrying Company, who recently returned to Adelaide alter a seven months’ trip through Australia and Western Queensland, gives som e particulars of the plague of rata which is causing inconvenience in a of South Australia. "On his return south Mr Esau found thejcountry dry, even in Queensland, and very dry in iSouth Australia. At Talla tocbi, 50 miles'south from Innamines, there was barley a drink. At Mundrabarcoola there was a good supply of water, butjfrom there to Mulligan’s springs the track was nearly water loss for over GO miles, except at Willow Wells where the water contains numbers of rats and, is quite undrinkable. In fact, the whole country was undermined by rats, which had travelled as for south as Wankaranga. When Mr Esau arrived they were a veritable plague, the traveller often waking up in the morning to find that half-a-dozen had sought the warmest place beneath the blankets and had eaten the greater part of his boots or devoured the paddingjout of hisjaaddle. ? : Tha rats appear to have migrated from the north of Queens land, having been driven south by the flood. They are now entering the bush, and are a veritable nuisance to the squatters, who have to place all their stores on raised platforms. Even'then the marauders often succeed in 1 effecting an entry. The drought now appear a to be killing the pest off rapidly. Ordinary means of, destruction-ware quite useless, dogs and poison making nOjdiflerence in the vast numbers of the rodent.” A football match was played on Saturday between the first fifteen ofj the Ashburton High School and the second fifteen of the i Christchurch Boy’s High School, on the ground of the former. After an excellent game the visitors secured a victory by thirteen points to eleven. For the visitors, Moir and Watt (half-backs), and Thacker, Little and Bates (forwards) played well, while S. Clarke (half-back) and R. Clarke, Fooks and Buchanan (forwards) played well for Ashbur ton.

SPORTING

V.R.C. WINTER STEEPLECHASE MEETING. [reuter’s telegrams—copyright.] Melbourne, July 17. The Whiter Steeplechase Meeting of the Victoria haciog Club took place at flemington to-day. The weather was favourable, and the attendance of specta tors good The principal races resulted as follows : Grand National Hurdle Race : about three miles. Ocean, 9'*t 3ib... ... ... 1 Ruby, lOst 121 b ... ... 2 Sheet Anchor, list lOib ... 3 Ocean won easily by three lengths Time, smin 35iseci? Grand National Steeplechase]; about three miles. Game, list lOib ... ... 1 Native, lOat Blb ... ... 2 Lady Ashton, 12st 51b ... 3 Won easily by sixilengths. Time Gmin 48seca. D.J.C. WINTER MEETING, Dunedin, July 17 The following nominations have been received for the D.J.C. Midwlo f er Meeting : Hurdles. May Boy Fish Boy Trapper Nelly Foul Play Peter Flat Andy Kino (iate Pot) Mokarakara Warepa Handicap Flat Race. Factory Girl ( Hermitage May Bey Martyrdom Foul Play Miss Cook Mokarakara I Warepa Ten entered for the Trot.

CHBISTCHUHCH 1 HUNT CLUB STEEPLC FI AAS E S.

The following nominations were re ceived on Saturday night for the various events at the above meeting : The Hunters’ Hurdle Race, Biown Boy King Arthur Cardinal Malvino Linwood Home Rule Aroha Topthorne Free Lancs St. Clair Ringwood Lounger Master Guy Rob Roy No Mistake Sawdust (late The Mount Boco) Salamander The Hunt Club Handicap Steeplechase Madge St. Clair Fox Sir William Aroha Michael Scott Larrikin Bredonhill Sultan Daddy Longlegs No Mistake Woodstock The Mount Ivanhoe Thr Open Handicap Steeplbchas* Warlock Sultan Berrington Canard Faugh-a-Ballagh The Lad Aroha Mammoc Victor King Arthur Secretary Home Rule Wool King (late Michael Scott Gladiator) j The Tally-Ho Plate Steeplechase, Waireka Peacock Sir William No Mistake Fox Rambler Cardinal Countess . Nimrod St Clair . Rataplan Picton Free Lance Lucy ! Prince Daddy Longlegs , Larrikin Woodstock . Master Guy I The Hunter’s Flat Race. * Rufford Brown Stout , Toptborne Topthorne Lounger Daddy Longlegs Costello

COLONIAL MUSEUM.

Proposal.

[RE 0 tee's TELEGRAMS —COPTRIG HT.] London, July 10.

Sir P. Cunliffe-Owen, Secretary of the Royal Commission of the Exhibi tion, has intimated that a proposal will be made at an early date regarding a permanent Colonial Exhibition Museum in London.

ERUPTION OF TARAWERA

AUCKLAND, July 17

Professor Thomas has returned from Ohiaematu, ifo reports that all the Paeora geysers are active. Yesterday he made hd inspec ion of the field of scoria boulders reported to have fallen at Piker angi, between Si ere and Te Ngae. Two celebrated and favorite baths —Painkiller and the Priest’t Baths—are now for the present at leas'', rendered useless, on ac count of the general subsidence at the Ohinemutu end of the Rotorua Lake, which Is flowin > Into them. Mr Burrows, the District Engineer, has gone to visit the outlet of Like Roto rua, for the purpose of seeing if there is a possibility of deepening or of cutting a new channel altogether This lake has still another 18in to rise to bring it up to its normal winter level.

July 18. Professor Hutton arrived in Auckland to-night from the Lake country, with Professor Brown, and he considers the volcanic action gradually dying out, and believes vegetation will grow over the deposit at Wairoa, and make the district again inhabitable. He leaves for Christ church by Tuesday’s steamer

Professor Brown has gone to Tauranga, with the view of going along the coast to Whakatanmeasuring the depth of the mud deposit, and collecting scientific data concerning the eruption. Wellington, Jaly 19.

The Governor has invited members of both Houses of the Legislature to discuss the Tarawera relief question.

THE TARANAKI NATIVES.

Further Disturbances.

Baweea, July 18

The Maoris this morning proceeded to Mr Haatie’s property at Manaia and com menced to build a whare, the number being about 500. Sergeant Anderson aid four constables attempted to prevent them, but were unable to cope with the Natives. The Maoris came from all parts of the coast, and there were present some from Wanganui, Hawora, Waitotara Otakeh >, Parihaba and elsewhere. Many were recognised as Natives who had formorij been in goal. Ngahara and Titokowaru and other local chiefs were somewhat late. The Native Ranglatea, who was leading man at Mokoia at the entry on Lysaght's land, seemed to be a leading man. The trespassers brought drays loaded with provisions, and a large number of horses were turned loosed in Mr Haatie’s pad pocks. Tents were pitched in the pac dook, and preparation made by the Maoris for a p olongod stay. At times it. appeared as if a serious die* turbance would be the result and blood shed was feared ; but several Justices of the Peace who were present counselled moderation. Those Maoris who were asked what they came for said that it was a dispute about land that brought them. It was noted that many NaMvea who were never previously mixed up in such matters were now most active. Among them Ngahina Ngati and other local friendly petty chiefs The Europeans who were mustering strongly made an attempt to impound the native horses and cattle. On the women raising a scream there was great excite ment, and several of the elder Nat.ves seized axes which they had brought fur catting the firewood. Th'n;s began to look serious and Sergeant Anderson openly expressed a fear that bloodshed would result. Later on a number of horses were Im pounded. This afternoon, the Europeans present outnumbered the Natives, and thirty special constables being sworn in, the ringleaders of the disturbance wer.i arrebed. So far as is known, the names of the Natives taken are Nagahina, 'i itokowaru, Komaka, Tu Rahoe and three others Certainly the leading men in the morning’s disturbance were alt taken. Several expressed a wish that Kerecpa who was present, and whose record is a bad one, should be arrested, but the police were satisfied. The remaining Maoris after being warned left Mr Hustle's property, and the Europeans at once pulled down the whare that had been constructed. It is reported that the Natives propose entering the land a: Oakura and Pungt rahn ; but Inspector Pardy has been in structed to resist it with a firm hand. 'ihe Constabulary in iVellingtoa were under orders to leave for the disturbed district to-night by the Stella, but the order has since been countermanded. Wellington, July 19. The arrest of Te Wliiti may be hourly expected, official instructions having been issued to that effect.

THE KIMBERLEY RUSH.

(West Australian.)

Late news received at Perth is to the following effect : -There is no fresh news from the diggings. Fresh arrivals from the Colonies keep pouring in and leaving Derby for the fields. All these men come fully equipped and spend little or nothing in the p ace. Messrs Edgar Bros are run ning bullock teams at £7 10a per 100 pounds. Several men have left with wheel barrows for the fields, carrying 150ibs and 2001bsat 2s per lb. The Airlie landed 197 di aers. Several steamers experienced difficulty in landing horses, and the diggers w< re making serious disturbances about

s their animals being landed in the mud Residents of Derby seen quite confident of the goldfields being a great find Freehold property in the pr ; -~ : ’ ' r- i brings high prices. Savei.- otmedown lately from the diggings have returned, having taken out leases for claims, ou which they hal made some improvements on their last trip, showing their belief in the country. About 260 men have left here lately out of over 400 arrivals by the Menmuir and Khandalla. The Afghan and Gambler arrived to date, The Afghan is reported in the Sound, Must of the Uambier’s and all the Victoria’s passengers are landed at Cambridge Gulf, going to the diggings under the leadership of O’Donnell. Carr Boyd also lapded at Cambridge Gulf for the field. Saunders is much in favor of the Derby route. He I says he can put his party on the gronnd in 200 miles. NO FEAR, JOHN 1 The Airlie brought 200 Chinese booked for Hongkong. Tney wanted to land here but were prevented by the diggers on board The Chinese came provided with picks, shovels and a quantity of rice. MOTION IN DEMAND. • Two sheep camps near Mount Anderson j have been rifled, presumably by diggers on the road. Stores were taken and pri vate boxes opened. 1 CONVEYANCE. The diggers continue to go np with barrows and small hand-carts, harnessing themselves like horses in shafts. Several , more horse and bullock teams are starting. Bullock waggons are charging 50s a J hundredweight, delivered at Mount * Barrett. One waggon is accompanied by t several pack horses in case the road does not allow the team going so far. No difficulty, howevor, is anticipated.

PEARLING. The pearlers are doing well, 25 tons of shell goes down by the Perth.

THE CRAWFORD CASE.

A Positive Denial.

[regter’s telegrams—COPYßlGHT.] London, July 16.

The divorce suit, Crawford v Craw ford and Dilke, is now being reheard by the Court. Sir C. Dilke gave evidence to-day, and positively denied the alleged adultery.

THE PETREL CASE.

Ar;cKL\ND July 17, At the c ! ose rf the evidence in the Pot. r ei case :o-'t-y Mr C >*t>;r e'a'ed that t .iat w,:s ! he. ft 1,-la "f the evidence for the defence lie submitted that 'here was rut % prima facie case of wilful killing against ti.o capia u, and in supp rt of hla contention he drew attention to an extract from “ Clarke on Extradition,” page 109, which ia learned friend Mr Campbell had previously qu ted. Tr.ia authority showed that a prima facie case of wilful killing must be made before an t xiradition warrant could be gramed, The reason why he had put in “ Clarke on Extradi tion ” ’was that the’ information' and Governor’s warrant both charged the prisoners with killing Cooper. Mr O’ Meagher merely affirmed as Mr Cotter had d- no, that a prima facie case had not been made out against the pciseners. His Worship said “ Edwin Jas. Reid and Charles Henry Foley,—Some acts of illtreatment against this man Cooper have undoubtedly been proved against you ; that is admitted by your own witness. If I thought there was any evidence to show that these acta had even In a most remote degree contributed to Cooper’s death I would have no hesitation whatever in cotnmi ting yon to surrender to the authorities of your own country, but I have come to the conclusion that there ia no evidence to show that any of there acta against accused conduced to the death of Cooper. In other words a prima facie case h?a not been made out. Therefore you are discharged. Both thee-plain and mate then left the

coutt, and were followed by a large con course of people who had thronged the court. The captain accompanied hfs solicitor, Mr Coper, to that gentleman’s office, in Scotland street:, while Foley, the first mate, proceeded to the police station along with Mendez*, the second mate, to reenme possession of his property. In the guard house he threw up his arms in a transport of pleasure, and exclaimed, “ Free again ! Halleljah ! Glory to God ! as the Saiv ».tion people say.” Ha then entered into a brisk convention with those around him, and received their congratulations whh 'evident satisfaction. On arriving in the United Stales Reid, Foley, and Manhozt will make a formal demand to Government for payment of the expenses entitlei upon them in New Zealand by legal proceedings undertaken against them at t le instance of the acting- Ooosul.

ASHBURTON BOROUGH SCHOOL.

Prize Distribution.

The prizas gained at the late examina tion were distributed last Friday afternoon by Mr J. C. Duncan (Chairman of the School Committee). Special prizsa were given by Messrs Thomas, Fried lander, Zander, and Wcodand Co Daring the dis tribution the infants were regaled ona plentiful supply of lo'lies and nuts, and afterwards a aeries of sports were carried out on the Boys’ playground, at which W. Kidd won Mr H, Zander's prize for best jumper in the school, other prizes for dJf rent races being gi.en by Metsn Duncan, Elston, and Kneen. PRIZE LIST. Standard VI, Boys. Girls. 1 s f Henry Mills 1. Charlotte Jeff* 1 ( Frank Curd 2. Hannah Curd 3. Matthew Kerr • Dux ° Duces (equal) ( Standard V. 1. Wm Jamieson ; 1 Agnes Millar 2. Frank II an cox i2. Wiunie Bennett 3. Alfred Orr | 3 Nellie Graham Diligence (extra prize), Joseph Ward. Standard IV. 1. Alex. Craighead I 1. Alice Sargeant 2. Arthur Painter |2. Mabel Wilkie Standard 111. 1. John Burns I 1. Robica Millar 2. Wm. Palmer 12. Emily Hardley j 3. Eliz. Bean Standard 11. 1. Frank Craighead I. Rosa Bennington 2. Wm. Burns 2. Eliz Taanahili • 3. Wm, Mi es Standard I.—Senior Division. 1. Leslie McDonald 1. Florry Kneen 2 John Stribling 2, Lizzie Roberts 3. Wm. Smith Junior Division. 1. John Elston j 1. Emma Lucas 2. Edmund Gale |2. Maggie Neville Drill. 1. Wm. Kidd (Messrs Wood and Co.'s prize); 2. Gilbert Mojs ; 3. Wm. Jam:eson ; 4. Regin dd Felton

Sewing —Kate Pearson, Kdith Bean, Louisa Sargeant, Eliza Davis, Eliz. Bean (Mr R. Friedlander’s prize) ; Lauretta Pass, Edith Sargeant, Janet Steele, Florry Kneen, Amy Dixon. The splendid p ize given by Mr D. Thomas for greatest progress daring the year was awarded to Minnie Bennett (Standard Y.)

TO-DAY’S TELEGRAMS.

Won’t Prosecute.

Auckland, July 19. d The polics decline to prosecute the case 7 of sale of cancerous beef as an offence d waanot disclosed under the by-laws, the s me.it not being exposed for sale but dla t posed of wholesale. The Shooting Affair. * The North Shore shootm,; c*sa is being d heard at the Police Court. Mrs Lunny, 8 who is still weak from the wound, alleged 1 she was not unduly familiar with McGatie, ■ but admits wanting to go to the Opera 1 Souse with him and writing him a letter 3 begining ‘“Mr dear George,” and ending 1 “ Your darling Maggie.” [ Arrivals. 3 The mail stumers Aorangi from Lon don and Mario, sa, from Sydney are now | coming into the harbor. 3 Keply Post Cards. } vV ellingtun, July 16. p - Reply post cards will be introduced tc |. morrow. (Government Life Insurance. It is understood that the result of the polling on Government Insurance Associa tion proposals will bs in favor of banding the business back to Government. The poll will be declared at eight o’clock to night. Release. Froebody, sentenc. d to two years’ last session for being concerned in the Waira rapa cattle stealing cate will be released I this afternoon. ihe matter was left by J Ministers in the hands of the who has seen fit to order the remission of sentence. Fire. Blenheim, J uly 19. A four-roomed cottage and contents were burned down on Saturday night. The house which belonged to Costello, was insured for £IOO, the furniture, belonging to Marmion, tenant, for £76 both in the Standard office. The Wallabi. Gbeymouth, July 19 The Wallabi was sold as she lies for £lO9 to Hamilton, chief engineer of the Pelham. It is understood an effort will be made to float her. Another Fire. Dunedin, July 19.

Yesterday afternoon a box of rubbish in t e shop of Neil Mct'adden, boot maker, George street was discovered on tire It was put out by some passers-by without any damage being done. At one thissnorning there was again a fire, and this time with such a hold that the pieiniaea were gutted. The stock was wholly d.s'roye-i MoF. 'Jan was at port in the af.ernoou. ile coys that so dense was the smoke, he was barely able to

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MON Da ¥, JUDY 19, 1886.



Monthly advertiser, issued by Robert Elston, Theatrical Agent and Bill Poster ; terms —40 Inch space 5s per month, centre spaces 10a ; for longer terms special arrangements can be made ; advertisements should not be later than the 26th ef each month. 760 ►LACK, BEATTIE & COMPANY, Criterion House, 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 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 .borough experience of our buyer, enables ns to supply all Gootis under OUR CASH SYSTEM of business AT LOWEST P D IO ES. We end eavour tog Ive our Customers best value prooar b l e , whatever Prices ♦hey may wiah to parch* s ’® Goods at, and onr Stock U so LARGE AND WELL-ASSORTED ■bat the most varied wants can be sup plied. We append a' list of our Depart ments, In each of which an immense Variety of most Novel and Fashionable |wlU be found DRESS DEPARTMENT HOSIERY DEPARTMENT MANTLE DEPARTMENT DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT MILLINERY DEPARTMENT DReSS DEPARTMENT HOSIERY DEPARTMENT mantle deraetment DRBSSMAKINtTDEPARTMENf MILLINERy”dEPARTM ENT CLOTHING DiPARTMENT INDERCLOTHING DEPARTMENT TAILORING department HOUSEHOLD FJRNISHING iTTtT. Manufacture from various Mdls Including ANKETS, FLANNELS & TWEEDS OF ASHBURTON MANUFACTURE. Cash Swtbm anb Cash Prices, .ACK, BEATTIE & CO. GENERAL DRAPERY WARE HOUSE TAILORS, ESSMAKER iiro milliners



Wanted. WANTED —Apprentices to the Dress making. Fresh Presents to be given away at the rate of 4a in the £. Ti 0. Sbagers, Melford House. 7 309 WANTED Known—Milk de'ivered daily in town or suburbs, at prices to meet the times. Orders addressed Wm. Greenslade, Ailenton or left a McFarlane’s Stores, punctually attended to 7 276 WANTED Known—Hayts 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 Arc.de WANTED CASH.—-White Migar, 'i\<\ ; While Crystal, 3d ; Sperm Candles, sd; Lingfish, 4d ; best Lobsters, 6d ; Plaid Yestas, od per doz. ; Tea, Is per lb; Sago, 2Jd; Tapioca, 2Jd; Cutting Salmon, 8d ; Venus Nailrod, 6s 6d ; Groats, 9d, , J. McGregor, Tancred Street, ANTED KNOWN—Long looked for come at last, T, Huult, having commenced bacon caring, he 1a able to aapply a real good Pork Sausage at 6d per lb at the Factory, Moore at. Ashburton. Pigs cured in any quantity dried, smoked and delivered homo at One Penny per lb. T. Hom/r. 7 217 VT7" ANTED 999 lovers of the Fine Arts \V to see the new Premium Pictures, to bo given away to subscribers to the American publications. The Pictures are now on view at the Picture Frame Manu factory of Gates and Son, Burnett Street, opposite the “ Ashburton Mail’’ Office. 5 22 WANTED KNOWN—Where can the most Drapery be bought for your money ?—At H, C Segers, •> elford House. Two shillings worth of handsome presents given for every 10s spent. Fresh presents in. See window. Ladies’ own dress materials made up ; stylo and fit guaranteed. WANTED Known—The Gospel will be preached every Lord’s Day evening in the Arcade Chambers at 6.30 p.m. (d.v.) Free for all. No collection 5 697 Specif.! Advertisements. servants wanted. QEVEN 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 Office. A. W. RANDELL, FRUITERER, &c.. Town Hall, Ashburton. Trees Trees Trees THE undersigned has FOR SALE all kinds of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, Pinna Insignia, Austriaca, Maritima, and Macrocarpa, by tens 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 Gardena tastefully laid out All kinds of planting done by contract.



JAMES PORTER, OLIFTON NURSERY, 4 75 Allenton, Ashburton. CANTERBURY MILLS, ASHBURTON, j I WILL be a BUYER of UPWARDS OF 300,000 Bushels MILLING WHEAT THIS SEASON. Also Rome Large Linos of OATS AND OTHER PRODUCE. CORNS AOK-S Fall Size and Weight, at 6a 6d per dozen, 0. W. TURNER. 340 Pa- i H. BROWN



UTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. Established 1 5 69. Head Office for this Island : 158, Hereford street. Christchurch. Directors : Hon William Reeves, M.L.C., Chairman Henry Richard Webb, Esq , J. P. William Henry Symes, Esq., M.D. Bankers : The Bank of Now Zealand. Solicitors : Messrs Harper and Co. Its POLICIES are indefeasible from date of issue, and nonforfeitable while surrender value lasts. CLAIMS are paid IMMEDIATELY on proof of death and title of claimants. BONUSES become vested additions when policies have been ONE YEAR in force. Quinquennial Reports, Tables of Rates, and full information on all points of interest to intending assurants will be supplied on application to Mr Carl FHICKHOFFER, at the- Commercial Hotel, Ashburton. Or from MR ALFRED BAR! ISON, Local Agent By order, GEORGE GILL, Secretary. Christchurch, 22nd J 1886. 6 178



Victoria House, RE-ORGANISATION OF BUSINESS. REDUCING STOCK. RETIRING from the FANCY DRESS, HATS, and MANTLE KPARTMBNTS of the trade. PHENOMENAL VALUE now being given, and to be obtained until AUGUST i 20th NEXT. 1 DIMANT AND COE, GENERAL DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, &0., East and Tnncred streets, Ashburton. Victorian Steam Carriage Works. J. R. STEEL & SON WISH to Intimate to the Public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that, having obtained STEAM POWER and other Machinery requisite for the carrying on their work efficiently, are now in a position to meet the demands of the public with a fir * class article at prices to salt the times. Every e Option of Carriages and Traps made, Painted and Repaired. Spring Traps from £2O. Whltechapels from £25. Baggies from £3O. P.S.—Special attention paid to Repainting and Retrlmmlng. VICTORIAN STEAM IRON WORKS AND GENERAL SHOEING FORGE. J. B. S. & SON, while thanking the public for their past liberal support in this department, beg to intimate that, having procured first-class Machinery, they ace now In a position to undertake all kinds of Engineering work. Special attention is given to Tnrnlng, Boring and the Repairing of all kinds of Machinery, including Combines, Engines, Reaper and Binders, and every description of Agrlcnltural Implements. ESTIMATES given for Contractors and Builders Ironwork. HORSES CAREFULLY HOD—Draughts, 7s ; Hacks, 6s. 8



Special advertisements. lH c R 0 WjN RON WJOjR K,> ARMAGH STREET, Ohrlstohuroh. Portable Eanges Burn Wood and Goal—ln Four Sizes. PAINTED CORRUGATED IRON IN Four, Five, Six and Seven Feet Lengths. 40 pet cent. Cheaper than Galvanised Iron. 10 1988 I i Notice. i 'T I ;HAVE disposed of my Business in I Ashburton to r MESSES H. J. WOOD & CO., OF CHRISTCHURCH. [ In thanking the Public of Ashburton 1 and District for their liber,»l patronage i accorded to me during the years I have carried on bosiness here, I have much pleasure in soliciting a continuance of their favor oa behalf of my wrrrth> successors, who will make this a branch of their well-known STATIONER’S HiLL, THUS. F, FARLEY. In reference to the above, we respect fully request the Public of Ashburton and District, and all Wends and customers of Mr Farley, to favor us with a continuance of their commands, and we guarantee to give at all times the value in New Zealand in our line of Business. An additional stock of Commercial Stationary, of superior quality, and latest new Books, to the value of £IOOO, will be speedily forwarded from our Christchurch depot. The latest new Books and Magazine will be to hand by everj direct steamer from London. Subscribers supplied at our Christchurch prices Any Book out of stock will be Imme diately procured from our Christchurch establishment. 1 i I ] \ t t t Y c V I a « d a w is G is df ar



H. J. WOOD AND CO., STATIONERY HALT. All book debts to be paid to H, J. Wood and Co. THUS. F. .FARLEY. N'E'v ZEALAND CLOTHING hie new goods for the SOW O ’ENED OUT. Tho Stock is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And tho variety of Style and Patterns in tMon’s, Youths’, and Boys’ Clothing leaves nothing to be desired. Thousands of Men’s and boys’ Suits, newest styles. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of Now Zealand Tweeds. Every garment warraute 1 shrunk Overcoats, Waterproof Coats and Leggings in great variety Hats, compris 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 Tings Tae celebrated WERTQKIM SEWING ; MACHINE. Time Payne :t.s. t FAC'D » U WINTER SEASON N.Z. CLOTHING FACTORY, East Stbbbt,



NEWCASTLE Oi AA COMPANY’S WE ARE NOW LANDI and Okonom— -400 TONS CO From the above Compa The demand for this Coal and Sydney in so great tha finds its way to New Zeala 4-7244 TUCKER ANL THE ASHBURTON WOO FACTORING GOI (LIMITED ISliprepared to received of MONEY ON LI following rates of interest At call, 4£ per cent. If deposited for Three cent ; for Six M cent. ; and for T' 6h per cent. ALFRED B 6 194* ____ J. Ballantym A holding s JMMENSE QLEARJ



Some of the above lota have been grown in the Timaru district. PIG FEED FOR SALE In any quantity. FRIEDLANDER BROS. 243“