DAILY MEMORANDA.

MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS Etc. Tuesday. June 30 Orange Hall —Lecture at 8 o’clock Thursday, JTi/y 1 L.O.L. —Meeting in the Orange Hall, at 7.30

Friday, July 2, Ashburton County Council —At Council Chambers, II a.ra. Saturday, July 3. Wakanul Read Board—At Bead Board office

Monday, July 12 Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers at 7.30

RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

Train Arrive at Ashburton —From Christ ehu reband the North, at 10.15 a.m. (express), .5 i p.m., nd 7.10 p.m. From Timaru, 10.45 a.m. From Dunedin and South, 5.27 pan. (express). From Mount Somers, 10.6 a.m. 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, 5.5 p.m

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

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MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close at the Ashburton Post Office follows: — For Christchurch and North at 6 a.m 10.30 a.m., and 5 p.m., daily. For Chertsey Rakaia, &c., at 10.30 a. m and 5 p.m. daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, Joldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, %nd Geraldine, at 10 a.m. daily. For Temuka, at 10 a.m. and 4.30 p.m daily, for Tima/u and South, at 10 a,m., and 4.30 p.m., daily. For Greanstreot, on Wednesdays and turdays, at 10.45 a. m. For Wakanul, Elgin, Seaview, Seafield, nd Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and aturdays, at 6,30 a.m. For ilount 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, n ednes days, and Fridays, at 4.30 p. m. For Newlands, on Tuesdays and Frl at 10.30 a.m.

Mails arrive at the. Ashburton Post Oifioe — From Chrit (A rob and Rakaia at 10.15 .m., 4.35 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. From Chertsey, &o. at 10.16 s, and 4,35 p.m. daily. From Dunedin and intermediate places 6.3^’'.in. daily. aFroiu Temnka and Timaru at 10.40 a.m np 5 30 p.m daily. , From Greenstreet, Wednesdays and at 10 *.m. Eroim Mount Somers, daily at 10.5 AtZn. From Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Wed oesdays and Saturdays, at 10 .5 a.m. From Ashton, Waterton, and Long each at 10 a. m. daily. From Newlands, on Tuesdays and Frl ays, at 2.30 p.m. From Flemington on Tuesdays, Thun, ays, and Saturdays, at 10a.m.

BIRTH.

EraHtTT. —On Jane 24, at South Rakaia, the wife of A. J. Everitt of a son.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 1886. Public Works Statement.

The Public Works Statement, de livered by Mr Richardson on Thursday evening, contains very little that calls for special comment. Nearly all the important features of the Statement have been anticipated by the Colonial Treasurer in his annual budget, and Mr Richardson has not that mastery of language and fertile ideality which enable Sir Julius Vogel to impart a lively interest to the most common place detail of Parliamentary routine. It might have been assumed from the

opening paragraph of the Statement that it would, at least, possess the solitary merit of being brief, but any favorable anticipations formed in this direction were speedily dissipated; the document is one of the longest and least entertaining, of its character, we have ever been compelled to peruse. We daresay it is desirable, it may be necessary, for the Public Works State ment to contain details of the progress and position of individual railways and other public works, but we have an im pression that such details might, with out endangering their value, be pre sented in a more concise form than that selected by Mr Richardson. Turning, however, to the matter of the Statement, we must admit that Mr Richardson has met the House and the country with commendable frankness. He ha* given the fullest details of the policy and proposals of his Department, and, 1 if we except his almost incom- 1 prehensible manipulation of the Public i

Works Fund, he has succeeded in being ! explicit. So tar as we can follow the financial part of Mr Richardson’s State ment, it appears to amount to this: The balance to the credit of the Public Works Fund on March 31 last was ,£768,780. In addition to this amount, and such further funds as may be required to be raised for the North Island Trunk Railway, it is proposed, as announced in the Financial State ment, to float a loan of The nominal'liabilities on March 31 amounted to but the actual liabilities, —payments to be made 1 during the current financial year—to [.£892,445. If we deduct the amount of these liabilities from the sum of the balance and proposed loan, we shall have 335, exclusive of the North Island Trunk Railway loan,avail able for appropriation. Mr Richard, son by a well-worn method Of book-keeping, by taking from one account and adding to another funds which have only a nominal existence, makes it appear that we shall have .£2,268,780, still exclusive of the North Island Trunk Railway loan, available for voting during the year. This is merely a matter of accounts and divested of all superflous and mislead ing figures we think the position is

appoximately as we have stated, viz, that 23,665 of the proposed lota will be absorbed by existing liabilities will be available fcr new expenditure. We have already putj lished particulars of the suras propcf id

1 to be voted, amounting to ,£1,538,700, and although the Minister has given an assurance that the expenditure within the current year will be rather less than this amount, the vote, in our opinion, is far too large. If this sum, or any thing like this sum, be expended, another loan will be necessary for the operations of 1887-8. Borrowing on such a scale, in the present position of the colony, should not fee contemp lated for one moment, and our re presentatives should resolutely face the alternative—a reduction of the estimates and the adoption of a rigid policy of economy. The proposals of the Government are altogether too ex ' travagant, and the appropriations for , the current year should be reduced by at least £500,000

Uaaeigbborly Neighbors.

A majority of the members of the Upper Ashburton Road Board, follow ing in the steps of the Wakanui Road Board, have declined to refund to the Borough Council certain expenses incurred by the latter body in connec tion with a recent fire in the Roard , Board district. We are surprised and disappointed that the members of the Board should have taken up this position; surprised that they should have shown no greater concern for the interests of their constituents and disappointed that they should have failed to display a more intelligent appre ciation of their obligation to a contiguous local body. The Board has acted in an extremely shortsighted and illiberal manner, and we trust the members will at once’recognise the error of their way, and hasten to atone as far as possible for a parsimonious discourtesy. The members of the Board are well aware of the relations between the Council and the Fire Brigade; they know that the maintenance of the Brigade is a considerable tax upon the resources of the Council, and they know, which is a good deal more to the point, that, whether/e-irabursed or not, the Brigade must in common decency attend fires which occur in the suburban districts. 1 The Council may threaten to withhold the services of the Brigade, but it would never invite public execration by putting such a threat into execution, and we are compelled to think the members of the Board were under some singular

misapprehension when they refused to recognise the very reasonable claim for expenses made by the Council.

The weights for the Melbourne Oup and the New Zealand Grand National Steeple chase are published in this issue. In the former race the New Zealand horses are fairly well treated and in the latter the hither to moderate, Victor, with lOst 91b is abont the best in.

At the meeting of the Christchurch City Council last evening “ Major ” Barrett of the Salvation Army applied for a remission of rates on the new barracks of the Army. The application was referred the Finance Com mittee.

A lecture on Land Nationalisation, will be delivered ih the Orange Hall tbis evening, at 8 o’clock by the Bov D. MoNiooll. The San Francisco mail is expected to reach Christchurch this afternoon and should be distributed in Ashburton this evening. The Christchurch "Press" says ln addil. ion to the good news lately cabled from Home respecting the advance in the price of wool, another evidence of the return to good times in Canterbury is the fact that a large local business, comparatively recently estab lished in Christchurch is already capable of extension, and increasing space has to be provided for its natural expansion. The spacious warehouse of the Drapery Importing Co. in Cashel-st. is already proving too small for the requirements of the Company’s busi ness, and we note that extensive additions and alterations are about to be carried out j and the building nearly doubled its present dimensions. The new portion will be added to the back of, and in a direct line with, the present warehouse, towards Lichfield street, forming a very substantial addition when finished. The ereetion of this additional ware, house room will doubtless necessitate the re-arrangement of departments, and greatly add to the general convenience of shareholders and the public generally. Last night there was again a good attend ance, at the Glassblowing Exhibition and as prizes had been offered for the two best and the two worst conundrums, a brisk competition was the result, though it must be confessed some of the conundrums were of a most atrocious description. The one adjudged the best was as I follows:—“ Why is Mr Woodroffe like a man with a bad cold ?—The one knows he blows; the other blows his nose.” The following I received the second place in order of merit “ What is the difference between Mr Wood roffa’s Glassblowing Exhibition and the volcanic eruptions in the North Island ?” One has blown to make ornaments, and the other has blown to break ornaments (the pink and white terraces).” The Dunedin City Council has settled Mr Irwin’s claim, through the death of his wife, by the blasting accident, for £ISOO. Soma new claims are understood to have arisen. The Chairman of the Dunedin Chamber o:

Commerce stated in the course of an address he delivered on Wednesday last that the recent rise in the price of wool, estimated at 2d a pound, would add £700,000 to the wealth of this colony. The “ chair of state,” which the Borough Council a short time ago decided to procure for the use of the Mayor, has arrived, and was last evening, before the hour of meeting, an object of admiration by councillors. The chair was constructed by Messrs King and Co., of Christchurch, and is a very handsome one.

At the meeting of the Borough Council last evening a telegram was [read from Mr W. 0 Walker, M.H.R., acknowledging receipt oj the Council’s resolution with regard to the constitution of Ashburton County and Borough as a separate district for the purposes of charitable aid. Mr Walker said he would

inform the Council of any steps which might be necessary on their .part to accomplish the end in view. The Council decided, if Mr Walker thought it necessary, to draw up a petition, which, in the present feeling of the

district, is sure to be largely signed. A novel pedestrian contest came off in Lancaster Park, Christchurch, yesterday afternoon. It was a 100 yards race, for £4O, between J. Harris, the well-known bookmaker and Mr A. G. Clarke, a late arrival from home. Both men were in a state of flesh the very reverse of that supposed to be necessary for such encounters. Clarke weighed 17 stone, and his opponent 15 stone. Clarke

beat Harris by half a yard. Time—l2Jseo, On Sunday last, at St Mary’s, Geraldine, the Rev Father Keane, who is compelled to

leave the district on account ofjill-health, was

presented by his congregation with an ad

dress and a purse of sovereigns;

Oar telegrams this evening announce the death of Mr W. Barniooat, one of the masters of the Wellington College, under very painful circumstances. The deceased gentleman was a son of the Hon. W. J. Barniooat, M.L.G., and attained considerable distinction at the Nelson College, where he was first a pains taking student and then a popular and successful teacher. Several of Mr Barniooat’s schoolfellows and acquaintances are now resident in this district, and we feel sure they will join a very large eirole of friends in deploring the untimely end of an amiable gentleman and accomplished scholar. At a meeting of the Committee of the Ash burton Coursing Club held at the Central Hotel last evening, it was resolved, in con sequence of the Judge, Mr D. M. Boss, being unable to attend earlier, to postpone the next coursing meeteng until July 8* Nomination and draw, July 6.

MELANCHOLY DEATH.

Suicide of Mr W. Barnicoat.

Wellington, June 29. A melancholy suicide is reported this morning. Mr W, Barniooat, teacher at Wellington College, has shot hi mself. Mr Barnicoat yesterday appeared wander ing in his mind, and spoke in a strange manner to some of hla pupils. Later la the day be complained of being depressed in spirits, and Mr McKay, the principal, sent for Dr Collins, who administered a aleeplng draugh, and Mr Barnicoat fell asleep. Deceased was missed, and on searching his study he was found quite dead, in a sitting posture, with a ballet hole in his temple and a gnu lying by hia side. The deceased was a young man, popular among the pupils, and took a prominent part in athletic sports. It is not known what led to the rash act. Deceased was a son of the Hon W. J. Barnicoat, M.L.C, Later. Mr Barnicoat evidently shot himself about 8.15 this morning, while the other opposite end of building to study, which masters and pupils were at breakfast at the circumstance accounts for the report of the gun not being heard. The Act is attributed to nervous depression. He had complained of aleeplessness. It is understood the deceased left a letter in which he declared his intention of des troying himself.

WELLINGTON TRAGEDY

Wellington, June 29. Further evidence obtained re Mullens’ de*th dispels the idea of murder. J. R Brown, an employee on the Wellington- Manawatu railway, reports he met Mullens on Friday night, with his face much dis figured, and he, in reply to a question, said he had a row with a man on the reclaimed land. Deceased was very drunk, and going towards the reclaimed land in the direction of the Manawatu Railway Station.

Later. Jobs Roberts has been arrested on suspicion of causing the death of Edward Mullens. He was charged at the Magis trate’s Court this morning and remanded until the afternoon. The police stated that it had been reported to them that Mullens was seen on Saturday morning, and if that were correct Roberta is exonerated. The accused was remanded to enable enquiries to be made as to the correctness of the report.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON—TO-DAY,

[Before Mr H. 0. S. Baddeley, R.M.] UNREGISTERED DOG. George Fleet was charged with being the owner of an unregistered dog. The defendant did not appear. A fine of 10a and costs was indicted. J. F. Tutlar for a similar offence was fiasd 10s and costs.

BRKACH OF BYLAWS. W. Randall was charged with having been ar y from hia horse so as to have no control over the same. A fine of 20a and costs was Inflicted. MORE JOVBNILK OFFENDERS E. Parkin, A. Parkin, C>. Warner, I. Price, H. Dudley, five lads of ages rang ing from nine to twelve, were charged with throwing stones and injuring another boy named Arthur Edwards. All the boys pleaded not guilty. Arthur Edwards said that on the evening of June 21 he was going around with the Guardian, and when in Moore Street the boys with the exception of Ducley, all set on him and threw stones at him. The stones thrown by Price and one of the Parkin’s hit him and one Inflicted a bad out on his leg. —ln answer to Mr Worner, the father of one of the boys, the witness denied hitting one of the accused with a whip or making the horse which he was riding kick at them—J Carter a boy 14 years of age, said he saw a cut on Edwards’ leg, evidently inflicted by a stone. He saw stones thrown but as it was dark he cmld not distlngniahby whom—T Paul ing (14), said he saw one of the boy, tl row a stone at Edwards, who then chased them on horseback. He afterward saw a bad cat on Edwards’ leg. He did not know of Edwards' haviog given the boys any provocation.—T Pritchard (14) also gave evidence—This was the case for the prosecution—The boy Dudley said that Edwards had given Price a paper and a clay pipe to take a paper to the pound. Price refused to go, whereupon 'Edwards hit him with a whip and knocked him down. Price then picked up a few stones and threw them. The other boys corroborated this story—The Magistrate thought Edward’s had been greatly to blame and had given great provocation but at the same time the practice of atone throwing was inexcusable. He remarked there was nothing against the lad Dudley. The others were severely caution d and discharged.

DRUNKENNESS. John Crawford, who bad been fined yesterday for a simitar offence and had been leniently dealt with in consequence of his earnest promises of amendment, was again charged with having been drunk while in charge of a horse and wl h resist ing the police. It appeared from the evidence of Constable itemer that the accused bad been very drank and had violently resisted arrest. For being drank while in charge of a horse the accused was fined 40s and costa, with the alternative or 5 days Imprisonment, and for resisting the police 20s and costs, with the alter* native of four days imprisonment. A first offender, for having been drunk while In charge of rf horse, was fined 20s and costs with the alternative of three days imprisonment. ! BREACH OP THE PRISON REODL VTIONS, James Taylor was charged with a breach of the prison regnlations by holding converse with a prisoner in the Ashburton Gaol. Sergeot Felton gave particulars of the charge and said he only pressed for a nominal penalty as this was the first time such a case had been brought in this district—A fine of 5s and costa was In- 1 flioted. The Court then rose.

THE GREAT BARRIER TRAGEDY.

Auckland, June 28. I The police have received information that the cutter Sovereign of the Seas was lying wind bound at Cabbage Bay on Thursday, and was seen by the master of the steam launch Pearl. The tag steamer Avrhina, with a police party on board, was despatched to the scene to-night to make further search,

UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD.

The usual monthly meeting of the Upper Road Board was- held at the Board’s Office, Tinwald, yesterday Present —Messrs McLean (Chairman), Harper, Sergeant, and Foster.

CORRESPONDENCE, 1 Correspondence was read as follows ! (1) From the Education Board, enclosi g copy of conditions of lease of reserve 1122. . Received. —(2) From the Engineer of the , County Council, stating that the Council would contribute towards the protection ' of road near Methven.—(3) From the 1 Property Tax Commissioner, enclosing supplementary roll for district. —(4) From the Paymaster-General, enclosing rates for Crown and Native lands.—(s) From the Ashburton Borough Council, enclosing account in connection with fire at Quinton’s Brewery. The Board did not recognise the claim, and expressed an opinion that the account should be rendered to Messrs Quinton. —(6) From Mr John Walker, asking leave to occupy reserve 1948. Leave given on usual con ditions —(7) From Mr G. Nicholas, offer ing to purchase cotttage. Clerk to call for tenders for two cottages From Mrs Caroline Johns, asking that work might be done in Baker street. Left with Surveyor and member for ward to deal with (9) From Mr Ronald Campbell, asking that tussocks might be cleared. The Clerk was directed to order the maintenance contractor to do the work —(10) From the Ashburton County j Connell, notifying that all payments on account of eggs and heads are suspended surveyor’s report. The Surveyor’s report was read and considered, and it was resolved to invite tenders for various, works by next Board I day. ; PAYMENTS. | Accounts amounting to £B9 13s 4d ‘ were passed for payment, * ADJOURNMENT. After further business, the Board ad • journed to July 26th.

BOROUGH COUNCIL

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Ashburton Borough Council was held at the Council's Chambers, Baring Square West, last evening. Present—The Mayer, and Crs Thomas, Beid, Harrison, Bird, Craighead, Sealy, Williamson and Cayglll.

M iTOR’s’sTATE.MENT, The Mayor said the debit balance at the Bank was £1340 5a 4d. The amounts received since last meeting ware ; Library account, £1 ; dog licenses, £1 10s ; rents of reserves, £l4 8s 4d ; excise licenses, £220 ; rates, 1885, £L 10a ; do, 1886, £9 12s 6d ; total, £248 0a lOd.

CORRESPONDENCE. Letters were read—(l) From Mr W. 0. Walker, M.H.R., acknowledg : ng receipt of petition from the Council with regard to the constitution of a separate Onaritable Aid district. (2) From the Minister of Public Works, stating that crossings, not be authorised ever the railway line at Moore street and Cameron street.—lt was mentioned that tbs Minister for Public Works when in Ash burton had distinctly promised the cross ing‘at Cameron street, and after a short discussion, Cr Reid moved—“ That the Minister for Public Works be again wiitten to, and hie attention drawn to the fact that the crossings had been promised; also, that a petition with reference to the m itter be prepared for signatures.” Cr Harrison seconded the motion, which was carried. (3) From Mr G. H. SS Hill, applying for permission to transfer the lease of a Borough reserve.—The requisite permission was granted.—Other unimportant correspondence was read. engineers’ report.

The Engineers reported as follows : | Outfall drain extension : The excavation and pipe-laying are completed . the sumps will take a few days longer. There will be a day or two'slwork in clearing up, and we would ask if the Council will have the footpaths between Havelock street and the Wakanni road that were formed tOft wide made the full width of 16ft, as the channel sumps are now placed for that width. Asphalt contract; The Works Committee would refer the tenders for asphalting again to the Council, as one of the tenderers had corrected a mistake in one part of his tender. Olay, Baring Square : The Works Committee fixed the price at 6 i *per yard, those who require It to fetch it at their own expense. Plant ing : We would request that the question of making good the failures of the previous year's planting be considered. There are’not sufficient blue gums alive to keep as a plantation on the 10*aore reserve, and many of the pines have died off. The labor gang has been engaged at the outfall drain, repairing roads and foot paths, clearing away rubbish, and attend ing- to water supply. Most of the men will be discharged unless the Connell determines on carrying out any further work. FOOTPATHS, BAST BELT The’clause in the Engineers' report with reference to this matter was adopted. ASPHALT TENDERS. With regard to this matter, referred io in clause 2 cf the Engineer's report, the Council decided it could not re open the question, as a tender had already been accepted. WAGES It was decided to pay the Connell's foreman, who has recently been indis posed, half wage’ -for the time he has been ill. PLANTATION. The clause in tho Engineers’ report with reference to this matter was referred to the Planting Committee, who were also requested to report upon the subject of plantations generally. ■FIRE BRIGADE COMMITTEE’S REPORT.

The Fire Brigade Committee reported Laving considered the request of the Fire

Brigade that the custodian be authorised to hoist the flag for meetings, and recommended that the Town Clerk be in structed to write to the Brigade stating that the Council thinks it preferable for this matter to be entirely in the hands of the Brigade. The Committee! recom mended that the Council should take immediate steps to sell the cottage on the site lately occupied by the Brigade, the same to be removed when sold. The caps for the Brigade had come to band, and had been delivered to the members. The report was adopted, and the matter of the sate of the cottage on the site lately occupied by the Brigade was left in the hands of the Mayor. RKSBBVES COMMITTEE, A report from the Reserves Committee was considered In Committee. FIRE BRIGADE UNIFORMS,

On the motion of Or Sealy, it was de cided to refer the matter of procnring dis tinguishing caps for the officers of the Fire Brigade to the Fire Brigade Com mittee with power to act.

CHARITABLE AID. It was decided to wire to Mr Walker, M. H R , asking him if it would strengthen his hands in moving for the separation of Ashburton County and Borough from the North Canterbury Charitable Aid Board if a petition werp drawn up and duly signed. PAYMENTS. Accounts amounting to £lB2 9a lid were passed for payment, and the Council adjourned.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Melbourne, Jnne 33. The death of Sit Alexander Stnfert was mentioned in the Assembly on the same evening, when It was suggested sa a com* pliment to the deceased gentleman’s 'i memory that the House should adjourn. Mr Gillies rep'ied that he would do so ' wHling'y, Ad move the adjournment of the House had there been any precedent ' for such a course, and had the state of public business justified it. j A large deputation from the Presby- • terian Church of Victoria waited on the f Premier yesterday to urge the desirable ness of taking steps to protect British interests in the New Hebrides. Fhi speakers stated that they were much con* ! corned about the missions established i by the Church in these Islands, and alarmed at ths probability of French interference. They pointed out that th French flag had been hoisted on th Island of Efate, where the Rev Mr Ms donsld, Victorian Missionary, w located. The deputation did not nr v British annexation of the Islands, bu°> protection for British subjects. ~ ~ Gillies expressed sympathy with the views of the deputation, and promised he would communicate with the Government.

Sydney, June 23. Sir John Robertson baa retired from political life. In bis address to the electors of Mudgee, he said increased feebleness compelled him reluctantly to resign his seat, and his own business affairs demanded what powers be possessed. “ Besides," in added, “my retirement may facilitate a new and beneficial combination in the Assembly.’’ Last night Sir Patrick Jennings feelingly referred to Sir I* Robertson's political career, and the higlt esteem in which he was held. Behoved— “ That his letter of has just been read, he entered npon the records of the House.” Sir H. Parkes also eulogised Sit J. Robertson’s services. ' Sir H. Parkes has been elected leader of the Opposition in place of Sir J Robertson. Adelaide, J one 22. The break up of the drought and tin news of an increase in the price of #de has caused considerable excitemoh throughout the Colony. The aspect a affairs is considered more hopeful. |

ADDITIONAL MAIL NEWS.

Several of the rioting anarchists Chicago were poisoned to death, by ml taking carbolic acid for whiskey. The parade of the federated trades 'Frisco on Thursday evening, May 11, w a great success. There were about 80 wage workers inline.' The Governor , the State declared the day a legal hollda and, with his staff, rode ahead of the pi cession.

A cyclone swept over Kansas City an Leavenworth on May 11, neayly demoliai ing both places. A great many parsot were killed and wounded. Herr Most, the German Anarchist, wi arrested in Chicago, being dragged fro under the bed of one of the inmates of house where be bad taken refuge. The Highland Reform League, at meeting held in Glasgow on Jane . demanded Home Rule forS co land and

separate Legislature. 1 Count Theqneena, Governor of Madii attempted suicide on June 4, the eat being mental aberration. Thirteen new cases of cholera, and deaths were reported at Venice on Jane and two cases at Florence.

A despatch from Martinsville, Ya., May 17, says no greater tragedy 1 cccured in Virginia in a decade than tb which occurred in this town at a li hour on tie. Saturday night precedin An anonymous circular was issued at posted fell over the place, seriously reflet ing on W. C. Terry, a young bnaloi man, and his father. O. M. Terry, prominent citizen. On May 17, W. | Terry telegraphed for his two brothel living at Aakin Station, 20 miles awl They arrived at 1 p m., and after a hrl

consultation, went to the printing offi< and demanded the name of the author the obnoxious card. The primer told the

it was Colonel P. D. Spencer, a member the Town Board, and a leading basins man. The same evening, soon after t tobacco factories had closed for the da and the streets were filled with operatlv returning from their work, the Ter brothers started in the direction of Spe cer's factory. When half way they we ; met by Spencer, with his brother u several frinds. W. C. Terray address a few words to Spencer, who told himz to shoot just then. Some one fired a pfafa and 40 shots followed. When asommingrt was made, W. G. Terry was found ah in the spine, J. Terry through t abdomen, B. Terry through the nec Spencer in the hip, and Tarleton Broi (his business partner) in the groin. J S. Jones, saloon keeper ; R. L. Gregoz hotel clerk; and Sandy Martin, a colour mechanic, were seriously wounded 1 stray shots. All the Terrys and Broi are dead. The Tertya belonged to an o family, and occupied a high social pos tion.

TO-DAY’S TELEGRAM

Symyathy and Admiration. ' Napier, June 29. The Licensed Victuallers’ Assodadt at a special meeting expressed sympatl for Mr Mcßae in his losses from ti volcanic eruptions, and admiration for ti bravery he displayed The Associate also urged the Insurance Companies i reconsider decision in his case, and point* out that Mr Mcßae had tl house from destruction by nra on U eventful uight, whereas he might hat obtained the insurance by letting his hont burn. Copies of the resolution are to I forwarded to the company, and. to p Victuallers’ Associations in the colony. ' Alleged Murder.

Gisborne, June 29. The charge of murder against B. 11 Rowland was commenced yesterday. Th jury were locked up all night. They wei unable to agree npon a verdict, and wei discharged. The charge will bo com menced again on Thursday. Earthquake. Pjiba, June 29. A sharp shock of earthquake was felt I 12.30 this morning. Direction, north east to south-west; duration, about -2( seconds.

A Shake. Wellington, June 29. A shock of earthquake was felt at 12 30 this morning lasting several seconds. Serious Charge. Two charges of Indecently assaulting female pupils have beeu laid against Mr C. Richards head master of Hutt School The Railway Scramble: Blenheim June 29. A public meeting in Picton last night passed resolutions in favor of Tophooae line in preference to Rat Valley route. Mr Conolly, M.H.R;, and Mr Seymour, ex-member, strongly supported the Rai Valley. With the exception of Picton, public dpiniou throughout Marlborough is against the Topbouse line. Another aumerpnsly sipped petition in fever of Bai Valley goes to Wellington by tp? eight’s mail. Earthquake. Nelson, June 29.

A severe shook of earthquake feltal twelve thirty this morning. Direction north-east to south-west.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 1886



SERVANTS Wi SEVEN GENERAL S one COOK for - suburbs. Also, one Cl GENERAL SERVANT Apply to Mrs Ran Office. A. W. RAND FRUITER E Town Hall, Ash JgLACK, BEaTTIS Criterion J 201, 203, 205, Hi{ OHRISTCHU We have the pleasure Customers and the real in the Ashburton Dlstric now received very largt NEWEST DRAPER for the Present Season, which we possess in being „he Best British Mar thorough experience of enables us to supply all G OUR CASH SI of buslnes AT LOWEST We endeavour to give best value procur ble, 1 they may wish to our Stock '8 so AND WELL uhat the most varied wai plied. Wo append a list ments, In each of whic Variety of most Novel a will be found DbSSS DEPART HOSIERY DEPAT MANTLE DEPAR DRESSMAKING DEP v rr T T THTD A



Wanted. WANThD KNOWN-You can got aides of mutton from Lancaster's from l£d to 2d, sent home to your resi dence, without attending the auction sales all day. <1 174 JUST OPENED—A lot of good plain Dress Stuffs at 4jd all good colors, Girls Stockings all sizes, also a choice lot of Stockinette Jackets, Dreesmaking on the premises style and fit guaranteed. H. 0. Segebs, Melford House, East Street. TXT' ANTED 999 lovers of the Fine Arts \\ 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 Mall” Office. 5 22 WANTED Known—Hayes and Oo have bought the samples of an English Umbrella manufacturer, at a large discount. Also, a splendid lot of new Dress Materials, very cheap. Come and see them, at Hayes and Co.’s, Arcade. 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 F 5 697 Monthly advertiser, issued by Robkkt Elston, Theatrical Agent and Bill Poster ; terms—4o Inch space 6s per month, centre spaces 10s ; for longer terms special arrangements can be made ; advertisements should not be later than the 26th ef each month. 760 ANTED Known— Wertheim Sew ing Machines can be had on Time Payments at the New Zealand Clothing Factory’s Branch, East street, Ashburton. 2 276



Special Advertisements. FOB CASH. White Sugar, 24d ; White Crystal, 3d ; Sperm Candles, 5d ; Lingfish, 4d ; beet Lobsters, 6d ; Plaid Vestas, 5d per doz. ; Tea, Is per lb; Sago, 2id; Tapioca, 2sd; CnttiugSalmon, 8d ; Venus Nnilrod, 6s 6d ; Groats, 9d. J MoGregor, Tancred Street. RANGITATA ROAD DISTRICT, is given that all Gorse or j\ Broom growing on the public reads must be Cleared from same within three months. 0. J. HARPER, Chairman. June Bth, 1886. 6 10P Trees Trees Trees THE undersigned has FOR SALE all ■ kinds of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, Finns Insignia, Austrians, Maritime, and Macrocarpa, by tens of thousands; ocher 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 PORTER, CLIFTON NURSERY, 4 75 Allenton, Ashburton.



Baylis and Co. FAMILY GROUEES. THE CRITERION OF PRICE AND QUALITY. SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS.



CANTERBURY MILLS, ASHBURTON. I WILL bb a BUYER of UPWARDS OF 300,000 Bushels MILLING WHEAT THIS SEASON. Also some Larcro Lines of OATS AND OTHER PRODUCE. CORNSACKS, Fall Size and Weight, at 5a (id per dozen. C. W. TURNER, 340 Per D. H, BROWN. FOR SAL E. Hunter’s Seed Wheat.-i™“^”.”i White Llamas Wn/i/I nO t a Canadian, Tartar- OCCU. vv cLsjo• j at i j Danish, Dun Salt—Coarse, Fine, and Rock Salt. Plough Shares, Stakes, Fencing Wire, Bran, Sharps, Ohatf. Tea, Sugar* Flour, Oatmeal, Wtieatemneal. Pota toes, Oil, Bhibstono, D'ftin Pines, all sizes, ole., etc GEORGE JAMESON, t Aahburton,



Victoria House. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. ■vrow SHOWING, a Splendid Assortment of the famous “ LION " brand j 3( (Victorian) GOODS, in Men’s Plain and Fancy Tweed Suita, Trousers, Trousers and Vests, Waterproof and Overcoats, Oord Hiding Pants, Printed and White M lea, Boy’s Knicker and Boaoonsfield Sac Suits, etc., etc. There Goods, amounting in value to over £4OO, are Manufacturers’ Samples, out and Bnished in the most perfect style. Purchase! at a heavy Discount, and are offered at » s'ight advance u on MELBOURNE WHOLESALE PRICES. Our -Stock of General Drapery, Hoots, etc., Is unsurpassed for V -lue. DIMANT AND COE, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, & BOOT IMPORTERS, Err Streets, Ashburton



Victorian Steam Carriage Works. J. JLi. STEEL & SON WISH to Intimate to the Public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that, having obtained STEAM POWER and other Machinery requisite for the carrying on their work efficiently, are now In a position to meet the demands of the public with a fir *-class article at prices to suit the times. Every e.'Option of Carriages and Traps made, Painted and Repaired. Spring Traps from £2O. Whltochapels from £25. Buggies from £3O. P.S.—Special attention paid to Repainting and Retrlxnmlng. k VICTORIAN STEAM IRON WORKS AND GENERAL SHOEING FORGE. J. E. 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 Taming, Boring and the Repairing of all kinds of Machinery, including Combines, Engines, Reaper and Binders, and every description of Agricultural Implements. ESTIMATES given for Contractors and Builders Ironwork. HORSES CAREFULLY HOD—Draughts, 7s ; Hacks, 6s. 8



Special advertisements. == m .-sun 1:1* j; <e vc^i j pj BJO.W N HON WOR K S ARMAGH STREET, Christchurch. Portable .Ranges Burn Wood and Goal—ln Foar Slses. PAINTED CORRUGATED IRON IK Four, Five, Six and Seven Feet Lengths. 40 per cent. Cheaper than Galvanised Iron. 10 1988



Notice, I HAVE disposed of ray Business in Ashburton to MESSES H. J. WOOD & CO., OF CHRISTCHURCH. In thanking the Public 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 HALL. THOS. F. FARLEY. In reference to the above, we respect fully request the Public of Ashburton and District, and all Mends 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 Hew Zealand in our line of Business. An additional stock of Commercial Stationary, of superior quality, and latest new Books, to the value of £IOOO, will be speedily forwarded from our Christchurch depot. The latest new Books and Magazines will bo to hand by every direct steamer from London. Subscribers supplied at our Christchurch price?. Any Book out of stock will be imme diately procured from our Christchurch establishment. H. J. WOOD"AND CO., STATIONERS’ HALL. All book debts to be paid to H, J. Woi d and Co. THOS. F. FARLEY.



NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. rnHR NEW GOODS FOR THE i WINTER SEASON ARE SOW OPENED OUT. The Stock is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE T' IWN, And the variety of Style and Patterns in Men’s, Youths’, and Boys’ Clothing I loaves nothing to bo desired. Thousands of Men’s and Boys’ Saits, newest styles. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of New Zealand Tweeds. Every garment warranted shrunk Overcoats, Waterproof Coats and leggings in great variety Hats, 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 B;>gs The celebrated WEKTHEIM SEWING ? MACHINE. Time Payments, N.Z. CLOTHING FACTORY, East Street,



GREAT EXHIBITION OF WORKS OP AKT. FOURTEEN DAYS ONLY 65 PICTURES, copies of the Works of the Great Masters, comprising Van dyke, Titian, Oorreglo, Raphael, and Rembrandt. Having determined to vis.t the Odl Country, the undersigned is offering FO A SALE considerably below cost price, the undermentioned lines, together with his valuable Collection of Pictures :



1 Large Bookcase and Sideboard 3 Drays, by Booth and Macdonald (new) 1 Three furrow Plough 1 Grain and Grass Seed Dressing Machine Half ton Binder Wire (White Gross 15) 1 Scientific Porfable Forge 1 Lrrge Churn Lawn Mower Force Pumps Bange, Portable Fire Bricks Wood's Twine Binders, new and second-hand McCormick’s Tw ne Binders, second hand Down’s Farmers’Friend, for preventing smut in wheat, the ravages of the birds, grnb, and wire worm. It also promotes the germination of the seed, and Increases the produce equal to a change of seed Ten Acres of Land near the Woollen Factory ; Section opposite Factory Shares in the Tinwald Temperance Hall Seed Sower, equal to the beat DRILL for all sowing F. FBRRIMAN.



LAST MONTH OF THE UNPARALLELED CHEAP SALE OF ESSRS FRIEDLANDBR BROS.' STOCK OF Drapery, Clothing, AND Boots PREMISES MUST BE GIVEN UP TO FRIb BLANDER BROS. JULY 1. ALL GOODS have now been RE MARKED at GIVING AWAY PRICKS, so that every Article may be cleared out by JOLY Ist* Any Goods remaining unsold by that date will be OFFERED BY PUBLIC AUCTION. Come early and secure the Btrgalns. ANDREW ORR



Tbs Portland cement, referred to in the Public Works Statement, is being manafac tured at Wbangarei. A company was formed two years ago, and imported machinery from England. They have now got fifty tons ready to be tested. Specimens tested some ( time ago passed the ordeal satisfactorily. The material used is Maheranga lime.



Kidney complaint, one of the most comno and yet most neglected diseases of this country can be readily cured by the use of America Hop Bitters. Be sure and gel American Co.*, make. See 1