The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, MAY 15, 1886. REPRESENTATION.

Tnr. ■Representation Act of iSSi wIU expire on December i next year, and it is a somewhat significant circumstance that the Governor’s speech makes no allusion to the fact. It is rumoured in Wellington that the subject will not be dealt with during the present session but that cither another session of the present Parliament will be held or the Government will seek to extend ihe operation of the existing Act. The term of the sitting Parliament will not expire by effluxion of time until August next year, so it is quite possible to hold another session at the usual period before the general elections. Whenever the re distribution of seals may take place it will we presume, be made upon a population basis. This was the principle insisted upon by a majority of the House in iSSi, and the arguments which supported it then are equally prevalent now. It will be necessary, of course, for the Govern ment to be in possession of the com plete census returns before dealing with this question, from the fragmentary pariicJk’ars already published it appears that the North Island will be entitled to more members than at present, and that the South Island will suffer by the re-distribution. Should an appeal be made to the country during the current session the election would necessarily take place on the present basis, and, we think, the recognition of this necessity will materially influence the attitude as sumed by the Nortii Island members. They will, naturally, desire to avoid pre cipitating an appeal which woulddeprive them, temporarily at least, of the advan tages they expect to derive from their increased population. The fact that no mention of this important question was made in the Governor’s speech leads us to believe that the Ministry has determined to ascertain “which way the wind blows ” before committing itself to any definite line of action, MR BRYCE’S RECEPTION.

The Hon Mr Bryce, who has just returned from England after the suc cessful prosecution of his suit against Mr Rusden, was accorded a formal reception by the citizens of Wellington yesterday. The laudatory speeches made on the occasion, and the very cordial manner in which any compli mentary reference to Mr Bryce Was ereceived by the representative audienc, must have been exceedingly gratifying to the friends of the ex-Native Minister. Mr Bryce disclaims any particular credit for the course he pursued with regard to the now notorious libel case. His principal motive, he says, in prose cuting Mr Rusden was to clear his own reputation, and to defeat the attempt to place a foul blot on his family escutcheon. But whatever may have been Mr Bryce's motive, the fact remains that by his own indomitable eneigy, and at hu own risk and expense, he has cleared the colony and the colonists of one of the most scandalous calumnies ever attempted by an accredited historian. That Mr Bryce is entitled to a larger measure of credit than he is disposed to accept, theic can be no doubt ; and we think the people of the North Island, who may be supposed to know- something of the merits of Mr Rusden’s allegations, are following a wise course m publicly demonstrating their concurrence with the verdict of the jury.

Tlio rain storm wliioh commenced on Thursday evening continued with great violence last night. At an early hour this morning the streets in the Borough were literally flooded, and the few pedestrians abroad found very great diflioulty in making their way against the sou’-west wind. The rain has continued to-day, and accounts received from other parts of the colony show that a very wide area has been visited by the storm. There is a considerable fresh in the Ashburton river, but at present no damage to bridges or other property is repotted About dusk last evening the Avon in Christchurch overflowed its hanks, just above the mill-dam at Hereford street bridge, and flooded the cardena and some of the houses in the locality. Groat damage has been done to the potato crop throughout this provincial district. A telegram received at a late hour this afternoon, and published in another column, gives particulars of serious flosod in Christchurch.

Tawhiao has wired to Mr Ballanco that, owing to his eldest son’s illness, his visit to Wellington must be deferred.

The first meeting of the Lancaster Bark Trotting Club, advertised.to take place, to day has been postponed until Saturday next. An elderly gentleman well known in Christ church sporting circles, who made himself conspicuous at the racecourse on Thursday by indulging in a variety of singular ex travagances, was arrested in Ashbur.on this morning on a charge of lunacy and removed to Addington gaol. Wo understood the arrest was made at the instigation of the friends of the accused.

This is the manner in which an American editor reports a correspondents’ contribution Your poem has been received. Being less mercenary than a majority of San Francisco editors, wo beg leave to decline" The Million aie’s Daughter. ” We might, however, be induced to accept the daughter, and all the property, real and personal, to which she is heir, but we can’t accept the poetry.

A correspondence writing to our local con temporary with reference to the proposal to change the name of the New Town Board District, suggests “Maythorn” or “ManxwiU ” should be substituted for Hakatcrc. A correspondent sends the following to an American exchange Two years ago I visited St. Helena, the little island where Napoleon was imprisoned and buried. The remains, you know, were long since taken back to France, but his grave is still there, guarded day and night by a soldier. Thou sands of people visit it yearly. The island, which is peopled only by a few hundred residents, is a high, rocky point in the sea, and produces little grain or vegetables. A few sheep are raised, but the MOO or 100 people who live there are either in the employ of ihc government, at the ship-supply station, or are wealthy, and live on the island through preference. I suppose that there are tons of pieces of rocks, bits of wood, leaves and grass, etc., taken from the island yearly as mementoes, by tourists.”

Daniel Burns, a coachdrivor, was sen tenced to three month’s hard labor, and fined £lO at the Ohristchurh Resident Magistrate’s Court yesterday, for ob sti uctiug the Ferry bridge to the danger fofcthe lives and limbs of the passengers in another c mch, which ho blocked on the bridge, assaulting a young man, and nsingin decent language la the presence of ladies. The Melbourne Argus of 15th Apr! ; “Wo have received the following letter with reference to certain annoouc ments in the Melbourne press ; ‘ I under stand that various rumours have boon published in Melbourne to the effect that Lord Normandy is engaged to bo married to Miss Maciutyre. Those are entirely without foundation, and have been reiterated in a scandalous manner. As the lady’s brother, I beg to request the favour of a contradiction In a paragraph in your next issue. Trusting to your kind ness, 1 am yours truly, DosauuMcistyre. Layuga, A.S.W., 12th April.’ ” A statistician nays Hurried woman live two years longer than spinsters. An ex change, therefore charges that every man who refuses to marry shortens some woman’s life just two years, and prac tically commits homicide, and follows up the allegation by calling on the grand juries toiindbills against bachelors over thirty years old.

CRICKET

UKUTEK—COI’YIUOIIT,

THE AUSTRALIAN ELEVEN v. LORD

SHEFFIELD’S TEAM

LONDON, May 19

The team of cricketers sent to England by the Melbourne Cricket Club, commeuced the season to-day at Sheffield Park, Sussex, by a match against the representative team chosen by Lord Sheffield. The match attracted a great deal of interest, and there was a very large attendance on the ground, including a number of visitors from London. The weather was unfavorable, play being inter fered with by heavy rain, which fell at inter vals during the day, and made the wicket somewhat heavy. The members of the Aus tralian team were entertained at luncheon by Lord Sheffield. The following composed the Home team ;—W. G. Grace, Gloucester (cap tain) ; W. Newham, Sussex ; W. W. Head, Surrey ; W. Barnes, Notts; H. Phillips, Sussex; W. Bates, York; W. Flowers, Notts; W. Scotton, Notts; A. Shaw, Notts;] A. Shrewsbury, Notts; York. The visitors won the toss, and the Australian captain elected to send his men first to the wickets, Jones and Bruce being deputed to commence the proceedings. The latter, how ever, had only , made two ..when ho was bowled, and Scott joined Jones. Scott soon began to make play, but Joues, after being credited with 8, returned the ball into the bowler’s hands, and had to retire in favor of Gillen. Considering the deadnoss of tho wicket, this pair made a good stand, Gillen adding ten to the telegraph board before being bowled. Bonner now faced Scott, and the scoring for a time was very rapid, until Scott misjudged one which took tho bails, after lie had put together 23 by good sound cricket. Palmer partnered Bonnor, but was cleverly taken in the lijld when he had scored 0. Evans was the next man in, but be had only scored a couple when he was bowled. Black ball! and Bonner now got together, but the latter was run out while attempting to steal a risky run, having played a good innings for 1(1. Jarvis was the next man, and was run out after making 2. Garrett joined Black ham, who was soon afterwards caught, having contributed thirteen to the score. Spolforth coming last carried out his bat for four, his partner Garrett being caught for nine. A ll the wickets fell for 08. The Homo team were in good form, their bowling being very accurate, while the lidding was excellent, particularly in the matter of catches. Tho following is the full Australian score ;

Australian Team —lst Innings. S. P. Jones, caught and bowled.. 8 W. Bruce, bowled .. .. 2 H. J. 11. Scott, bowled .. .. 23 E. Giffon, bowled .. ..10 J. C. Bonner, runout .. .. Hi G. E. Palmer, caught .. .. t? E. Evans, bowled .. .. 2 J. M. Blaokbarn, caught .. 13 A. 11. Jarvis, runout .. .. 2 T. W. Garrett, caught .. .. 0 E. E. Spofforth, not out.. .. 4 Sundries 3 Total ( J 8

PRESENTATION.

Wellington, To-day. A movement is on foot to present Captain Whiloford with a testimonial and a purto of sovereigns on Ilia retirement from the position of Supoiinteudant of the Fire Brigade, which he has occupied fj( 85 yew.

VITAL STATISTICS.

The following arc the vital statistics for April for the colony, together with the estimated population according to the census returns for 1880 :

RAILWAY RETURNS.

The following are the Itailway lloturna for ,ho four weeks eudmg March 31

North Island

Total .. 31805 12 !l 21019 7 9 70 00

Middle Island,

Approximate cost o£ construction of open lines, General Government, Provincial, and District Railways, to March 91, ItfriO, includ ing expenditure on Harbor Works constructed from railway votes Kawakawa .. 69111 Whangwei-Koma .. .. •• Auck'and .. •• •• 151-5715 Napier .. .. .. .. 559600 Wellington ... .. .. .. SIoOOO Wanganui .. .. .. .. 1919900 Huruuui-Blull .. .. •• 7260716 Groymouth .. .. .. . • 160900 Westport 211192 Nelson .. .. • • • • 100700 I’icton .. ... .. •• 195600 Total .. .. 12172012

Gross cost, including unopened lines, is £19,(121,690. The items which make up the balance being ; —Stock, £900,011. Nokiii Island. Waikato-Thamoa .. .. .. £10,150 Main Trunk .. .. .. .. 00,760 Wellington-Manawatu .. .. il,6D> Surveys 17,129 Miscellaneous .. .. •• 5,106 South Island. Groymouth-llokilika .. •• £97,777 Grey Harbour Works .. .. 127,290 Westport Harbour Works .. .. 11.111 Surveys .. .. .. •• “'.’AG Miscellaneous .. .. •• ->,109 Besides this, the difference between the gross cost of Huruuui-Blull section and that of the opened portion is £955,199 in which will be included Otago Central.

CHRISTCHURCH HORSE MARKET

Messrs 11. Matson and Co. report as follows For our last Saturday’s sale at Tattersall’s 91 horses were catalogued, the entry consisting of a moderate number of draughts, the balance hack and light harness horses, with a few unbroken colts. We regret to say that, as far as the exporters to Sydney are concerned, there is very little doing, this outlet for a time being pretty well blocked by the large number that have been sent over. Fluctuating as the trade has been there for some time past, it is now reported as being at a very low ebb ; so much so, that shippers decline to operate here until there is a better prospect on the other side. We only trust that this cessation will be but temporary, and that the Australian markets may continue to relieve us until a strong local demand sets in sufficient to absorb the horses coming to hand. Failing this, business cannot bo other than dull during this winter, and prices rule at a low level. Of our entry on Saturday a few useful farm horses sold at from £ls to £2O 10s ; aged descriptions, £7 to £l2 ; medium class hack and light harness horses, £9 to £l9 ; others, £5 upwards. On the whole, the sale was perhaps the weakest experienced for some time, the class of horses offering being for the most part second-rate, while buyers were scarce and those present very cautious.

ADDINGTON LIVE STOCK MARKET.

The following is from Messrs Matson’s report of date 13th inst For yesterday’s Addington sale a fairly large supply of fat sheep came to hand, the yards being well tilled, though not crammed to excess In a full market it would be unreasonable to sup pose that there was not a certain proportion of prime sheep yarded, but, as regards yester day’s entry, these were rather the exception than the rule, the bulk consisting of medium class mixed crossbreds, ewes, and a line or so of merino wethers. The remarks above, re ferring to quality, were fully borne out in this latter class of sheep, a few pens of merinos being sent to hand that would do credit to any market, the other lots being barely second rate. At the opening of the sale a slightly improved trade was noticeable, especially tor the best classes, and last week’s rates were fully sustained, a slight rise being noticeable in some instances. As tho auction progressed, however, competition became somewhat weaker, and any slight advantage gained by owners at the early sales had to be again con ceded. Trims heavy-weight crossbred wethers sold at from lls to 12s lid—an exceptional lot to lls ; medium weight, Os to 10s (id ; good mixed crossbreds, 7s to 7s 0d ; ewes, lls (>d upwards ; prime merino wethers, 7s to 7s Od ; extra good 8s Od to Os lid; medium 5s upwards. Of the few fat lambs ollerod about half were sold, prices ranging from Is lid to 5s Od. Of fat cattle there was just a moderate entry, tho weights and quality of which varied con siderably, though second-class lines pre dominated. For the best lots trade was a shade tinner, and prime steer beef ranged up to 20s per 1001 b; medium, 17s to 18s lid.

FLOODS.

THE AVON OVERFLOWING

HOUSES INUNDATED

UNPARALLELED RAINFALL

[by telegraph]

Chkisxguukch, To-day.

Rain la still falling, Tho Avon rose over 4 feet higher than since the Hood of 18G8 Tho low lying parta of the city are Hooded, and numbers of families have had to leave their houses. Many were taken out in carta and boats. The Heathcoto is also very high, and families are leaving houses along the Ferry Road. The rain fall for the 24 hours ending P a.m. is seven inches.

MISUNDERSTOOD.

[BY TBLBOKAI’H.] Invercargill, To-day.

A man named George Clarke was com mitted for trial for stealing L 29 from a farmer in a publichouse. The farmer waa in a drunken sleep and the landlord saw tho accused take tl a money f om him. When taxed with the theft, accused returned tho money, saying ha only wanted to take care o' it till the jpopecutor uobwd.

A BOARDING-HOUSE BURNT.

PANIC AMONG THE INMATES. Auckland, May 14. At fonr o’clock this morning a fire broke out in a large three story boarding house in Q seen street, kept by H nry Bars boom The wal's of the house are brick, but all the partitions of wood. When the fire was diacoveredit had obtained a strong hold on the lower portion of the building,

Barsboom showed great careful: ess in directing hiaeinployei to save the boarders but a wen, who ware unacquainted with th° premises, jumped from tne thiid floor, 30 Get from tne ground One of them, name unknown, died after being conveyed to the hospital. Edwin Neill, John F.otdyke, Thomas Orr, Hugh McLiucblin, and Alfred Finch wore taken to the hospital seriously injured. Mrs Bavsboom threw her baby out of the window into the i rms of Constable McGovern who caught it. The mother then crawled along the parapet to an adjoining shop, and was rescued by a ladder. Barsboom was insured for LBOO in the Hamburg Office, but he estimates his loss at LSOO over that The Fire Inspector some time back reported to the City Council that the building was suit ible for a boarding-house. The accidents

were caused by a panic amongst, some of he boarders. Barsboom sent waiters to conduct them down stans. and some found a difficulty in getting out. Latest.

It la stated that John Froadwick, E. Neil, and J. Houghton are in a critical

condition. In 1884, when the building was being altered from a store into a boarding-house, Supt. Hughes reported to the Municipal authorities that the building was not suitable for the purpose designed, through inadequacy of escape in case of fire. No notice was taken of the report. The building was a perfect trap, and those who are acquanted with the building and with its construction, predicted grea' loss of life in case of fire. It is a signi ficant fact in connection with the fire that, familiar as the wife offthe proprietor was with the building, and though sleeping on the second storey, she was just on the point of jumping out of a window, with the risk of being crippled, when a friendly policeman interposed and brought a ladder. What, then, was ihefiir average chance of men unfamilar with the build ing and stepping on the top storey.

THE IRISH QUESTION.

Claims of Ulster.

[renter's TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT.] (Received May 15, 11 20 a.m.) London, May 14,

Mr Chamberlain has jwritten a letter in which he expresses /iis conviction that the inhabitants of j Ulster are en titled to claim a separate autonomy, or at any rate the maintenance of their connection with Gfeat Britain. Should this not be conceded, they would be justified in resisting the authority of a ParneUite Parliament sitting in Dublin.

A FAITHFUL SERVANT.

His Return.

[Reuter’s telegrams—copyright]

Melbourne, May 14

Arrangements are being made for giving a public reception to Mr Murray Smith on his return to the colony.

NEW HEBRIDES.

Satisfactory Prospects

j Reuter's telegrams copyright]

Sir Andrew Clark telegraphs the Government that the prospects of a satisfactory settlement of the New Hebrides question are encouraging. J

CABLE RATES.

Liberality.

(KEOTER’S TELKO JAMS COPYRIGHT.)

Adelaide, May 14

The South Australian Government has replied to Mi John Ponder’s com munication regarding the reduction of cable rates in same terms as the Vic torian Government, namely, they have no objection to the non-contributing colonies sharing the benefits of the in duction.

HOME MARKETS.

No Change,

[Reuter’s telegrams copyright.] London, M.y 13.

There is no change in New Zealand stocks or colonial produce. Wool is quieter in tone, and prices remain steady. For the next series of colonial wool auctions the arrivals to date num ber 35,000 bales.

THE IRISH QUESTION

Home Rule Debat

(heutek's telegrams— copy right.) London, May 14,

The debate on the Home Rule scheme was resumed last night in House of Commons, when the Right Hon. Sir Henry Janies spoke at some length against the Bill, which he declated contrary to the supremacy of Parliament and the unity of the Empire. The Right Hon. H. Campbell Banuerman, Secetary of War then addressed the House in defence of the measure, after which the debate was adjourned until Monday next.

AUSTRALIAN MARKETS.

[ReUTKH’S TELEGSAMS —COl’VB' GlixJ

Svdnev, May 14,

There is a slight improvement in maize and New Zealand oats. No alteration in the value of wheat. To day’s quotations are—New Zealand wheat, 4S 3d per bushel; New Zealand oats are ad dearer, at as 6d per bushel ; maize, per 561bs, 2s 3d; Sugar Com pany’s No. 1, Las per ton, Adelaide, May L 4.

Shipping wheat is firm at 4s 3d to 4s ?d per bushel; town flour is worth L 6 15s per town; country brands, L 9 5s to L 9 7s 6d.

SUFFOCATED.

(BV TELEGRAPH.) Dunedin, To-day.

An escape of gas took place yesterday evening in W. T. Gilmout’s house in Walker street, which occasioned (he death of his father, James Gilraonr Ga?nr, by suffocation. Gilmour Gsenr went to bed about half past six, and his son, upon entering the room at half-past eight uotioed°a strong smell of gas, and found his father in bed dead. Gilmour was about year* of ago.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

Wellington, May 14. At Gisborne a man named William Rowley was arrested to-day for attempt to murder a man named O’Neil. It appears tkat both men were working togeter. Rowley informed the police that T’Neil had shot himself, out subse quently suspicion fell on Rowley, and he wrs arrested. O’Neil was shot in the breast, and hia skull split open. He is in a precarious condition. The “Gazette" notifies the appoint ment of Mr A. R. F. Johnston as Lieutenarr, and the Ven Archdeacon E. A. 1 ingard as Hon Chaplain in the Richmond Rifles. The resignations of the Hon W. Peeves, P. Doyle (late of Christchurch), and F. Courage, of Amberley, as J P.’s have been accepted.

Gseymottth, May 34

Since the imperative order to Kilgour to stop work in bis mine, the Railway Department have put a gang of workmen on the ground, who are engaged in putt ing a post and rail fence around the popet beads, the engine-house and the blacksmith’s shop, so as to ensure no work being carried on.

Dunedin, May 14 The compositors in the Otago Daily Times have gone out on strike. It is understood they objected to the proposed reduction, and on the proprietors giving way on that point, the men refused to workjunless an agreement were signed that no reduction would be attempted during the next 12 months.

ISVBKCALGILL, M»yl4. A deputation waited on the Chairman of the Now Biver Harbor BolHr which is Identical with the Borough Council, to urge that immediate steps be taken to place the Board in a better finan cial position. They suggested tba recon struction of the Board, independently of the Council, getting rating powers over the district benefited, increasedjborrowlng powers, and a Promotion Bill. His Wor ship agreed, and said he would bring the proposal before the Council. W. J Greig, who is wanted In Dunedin on a charge of defrauding his creditors, was arrested at the Bluff, when about to join the Wairatapa for Melbourne. Dairy factories are getting vary nume rous in this district, the latest being started at Hornbury, Wainawa and Wai mutnku, on the Western Railway, and several others are projected.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL,

Friday, May 14.

The Hon P. Buckly brought np the re port of the Committee appointed to pre pare an' Address in-Beply. The Hon. J Barnicoat gave notice of his intention, on Tuesday next, to move tbo adoption of the report. The Hon. P. Buckley gave notice of his intention to move, on Tuesday, for the appointment of several Sessional Committees. The Hon. P„Buokley moved the ap pointment of Captain Bailie as Chairman of Committees for the session. The n.oti n was agreed to. The Hon R Hart gave notice of the following question for Tuesday:—“To -isk the Colonial Secretary whether, in view of its importance in the local mans* ) factors of artificial manure, Government ’ is prepared to take off the duty of 17 per cent imposed on sulphor;” also “to ask the Colonial Secretary if the book, which it was understood was to be published, and which contained the interesting speech of the Premier, delivered at the closing of the Industrial Exhibition, has yet been printed, has the information contained in the speech been amplified and will the | book be placed in the hands of members?” ' The Council then adj turned to Tuesday i next.

NEW SOUTH WALES CRISIS.

[(REUTER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.)

Budget,

Sybney, May 14

In the Legislative Assembly the debate on the Colonial Treasurer’s Tludget Statement closed to-day, and tjlhe House went into Committee to consider its details.

THE FROZEN MEAT.

The “Gloucester Journal” says;—Tha cessation of the export of frozen mutton from Australia has bad a good effect upon the New Zealand trade, prices having risen lately in consequence of the small supply, helped by the cold weather. The latest cargoes have sold at 4Jd to 6d per lb, which may be regarded as remunerative prices. At times during the past three or four tha supply has been quite insufficient tha provincial trade. There is room for a moderate quantity of cheap _ meat, without unduly depressing the trade in the superior British commodity. The excellent lamb sent from New Zealand is now coming in freeiy. It is decidedly better in comparison with home-fed lamb than frozen mutton is in comparison with English and Scotch mutton.

SYDNEY GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKETS.

“ Town and Country,” oi the Ist inst., saysln wheat, owing to a broken week, there is nothing doing in the local market. We note arrivals of New Zealand wheat, per steamer, about 4500 bags, which sells freely at 4s 3d, and Victorian wheat to 4a 7d per bushel, feed oats 2s 4d to 2s Bd, seed oats 2s 9d to 3s, Cape barley 3s 6d, bran Is 3d, pollard Is 3Jd per bushel; Circular Head ■ potatoes, £4 10s; Launceston, £4; Ballarats, i £4; Warnambools, £3 per ton; Melbourne onions, L 5 ; Victorian oaten chaff, £5 15s to £Ti; New Zealand potatoes, £4 per ton; batter in keg Is Od, brands Is 7d, factory qualities Is lOd to 2s per lb; eggs 2s 6d per dozen, cheese 9d to lOd per lb, bacon 8d to 9d, ham lOd to Is, lard 6d to Bd, honey Bd to 4Jd, beeswax lOd to lid per lb.

THE INDIAN WHEAT CROP.

i We clip the following from a recent “ Argus ” commercial article :—“ Further particulars are to hand regarding the Indian wheat crop. According to the officjal reports the crops in some of the largest districts are not expected to be up to the average. The acreage is put down at 25,350,000 acres, being a [decrease of 2,449,200 acres on the area sown last year. This, at the average of 10 bushels to the acre (last year’s average) will give a deficiency of 3,150,000 quarters as compared with the previous year, A dif ference in the yield of one bushel per acre would mean a difference in the yield of over 3,000,000. quarters.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, MAY 15, 1885.



Totals Auckland Wellington Christchurch . . Dunedin Thames New Plymoutl Napier.. Wanganui Nelson.. Sydenham Lyttelton . Timaru Oamaru Hokitika Oaversham Invercargill . Boroughs. . T 1 iiiiiiiiiaiiilli ■ Estimated ■Population. O -o « <1 C --S « oc 5 -j; cl ct S S H to w t: Cl O Cr C H c. c C Cl *4 Ci Births. Deaths. Proportior oi Deaths tc each 1000 o Population.



Hevenue. Expend. Per X s. d. X 8. d. cent. Kawakawa 120 0 0 120 3 0. 101-03 Whangarei ' 111 10 5 302 0 1 80-00 Aucl'iaud 11702 0 0 7777 10 5 (38 18 Napier 0151 0 o 3757 11 0 50-25 Wellington 0132 la 2 ioia 5 11 CO-31 Wanganui 7281 7 3 5278 10 10 87-32



Hurunui- iUuff (12011 *2 1 33819 5 2 03-81 (ircymoulli Westport 1807 [} () 777 13 10 i) A' -j _5 1(110 0 7 an 13 1 50-23 Nelson ‘(70 11 0 771 15 9 78-20 1'icton 732 2 0 8 7 95 79 Total .. 07170 0 ■1 0 5 03*07



IvOK CASH. White ‘"ugar, 2Ad ; I White Crystal, 3d ; Sperm Candles, 5d ; Lingfisli, 4d ; best Lobsters, 6d ; Plaid Vestas, 5d per doz. ; Tea, Is per lb; Sago, 2£d; Tapioca, 2Ad; Catting Salmon, 8d ; Venus Nnilrod, os 6d ; Groats, 9d.- J. McGregor, Tancrod Street. ROAD BOARD VACANCY. IN pursuance of “ The Road Boards Act, 1882,” and amendments thereto, and “The Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1870,” I hereby give notice that an Election of TWO persons to fill the vacancies caused by the non election of a sufficient number of members to consti tute the Coldstream Road Board at the Annual Election, will be held on MON DAY, May 31st, 1885. Nomination of candidates must be made In the form set forth In the second Schedule of the last mentioned Act, addressed to the Return ing Officer, and delivered at the Board’s office, Longbmda, before noon on SATURDAY, May 22nd. Nomination papers to be bad on appli cation. C. C. FOOKS, Returning Officer. May 11, 1886. m 12 SOUTH RAKAIA ROAD DISTRICT. NOTICE TO PAY RATES, by the 22nd SUED FOR 3IG, Clerk. ALL RATES not paid MAY Instant will be without farther notice. By order of the Board.



Wanted. \ jST ANTED Known—Greater reduction than ever at the Sale of Bank rupt Stock.— Hayks and Co., Arcade. SHtTANTED Known—The Gospel will W be preached every Lord’s Day evening in the Arcade Chambers at 6 30 p.m. (d.v.) Free for all. No collection 5 G 97 WANTED KNOWN—Long looked for come at last. T, Hoult, having commenced bacon curing, he is able to supply a real good Pork Sausage j at G i per lb at the Factory, Moore st, Ashburton. Pigs cured in any quantity dried, smoked and delivore i homo at One Penny per lb. P. Hoult. PRESENTS ! Presents ! We are now giving Presents to the value of 4s in the £ to every purchaser of One Shilling and upwards on Drapery and Millinery, etc. For description of Presents see Window. Dressmaking on the premies. Perfect fit guaranteed. — H. C. Segers, Melford House. YU 7" AN TED TO PUROHAS E W 1,000 SACKS of seconds ot Wheat. ! Apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS. 2 284 Monthly advertiser, issued by Robert Elston, Theatrical Agent and Bill Poster ; terms —40 inch space 5s per month, centre spaces 10s ; for J longer terms special ar> angements can be I made ; advertisements should not bo later than the 2Gth ef each month. 7(>n VST’ AN TED Known—Wortheim Sow- VV ing Machines can be had on Time Payments at the New Zealand Clothing Factory’s Branch, East street, Ashburton. 2 276



ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL BOARD. rpENDERS are invited by the Board of JL Governors of the Ashburton High School for the lease of Reserve No, 1120, containing 136 acres, more or leas. The Reserve is divided into four blocks, and will be let for a period of 14 years. Tenders for the whole or for separate blocks will be received at the Ashburton County Council office, where conditions of lease may be seen, up to 4 p,m. of TUESDAY. Juue 22ud proximo, J, Jfi. BUCHANAN, Secretary, ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. MOUNT SOMERS, WHEATSTONE, SPKINGBURN, AND TIN WALD WATER RACES. WATER will be SHUT OFF for FOUR DAIS from 18th May, during which time occupiers arc requested to thoroughly overhaul Water Races. By order. WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer.



Trees Trees Trees THE undersigned has FOR SALE all kinds of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, Plqqq Insignia, Auatriaca, Maritima, and Macrocarpa, by tens of other kinds in proportion. All kinds of cabbage plants, etc, on sale All orders by post or otherwise shall receive my best attention. 35.8. -a grand lot of early strawberry plants on sale. P JAMES PORTER, CLIFTON NURSERY, 4 75 Ailenton, Ashburton. DR, TREVOR begs to inform his Patients that, pending the buil d “g of his new House, he will reside at Lapp’s Moore street, corner of E. B e • Messages can bo left at Mr Neate Chemist, where he will attend Da in from 12 noon to 1 p.m. 2 290 NOTICE. MR F. BROOKE-SMITH, A.S.A., will give Lessons in Drawing and Faulting, both Oil and Water Colors. Pupils received at the btudio, or waited on at their own houses. Evening Classes will also be formed for tuition in Sepia, Indigo, and Indian Ink Painting, Drawing, Bookkeeping, and Shorthand. All particulars and prospectuses to be obtained from Mr T. F. Farley, Stationer. Paintings on view at the shops of Messrs Farley and Jones, M 10



BEaTTIE & COMPANY, Criterion Mouse, 201, 203, 206, High street, CHRISTCHURCH. "We have the pleasure to advise onr Customers and the residents generally in the Ashburton District that we have new received vary large Shipments of NEWEST DRAPERY GOODS for the Present Season. The advantages which wo possess in being able to bay in 'the Best British Markets, and the thorough experience of cur buyer, enables ns to supply all Goods under OUR CASH SYSTEM of business AT LOWEST PRICES. We endeavour to give our Customers best value procurable, whatever Prices they may wish to purchase Goods at, and out Stock is so LARGE AND WELL-ASSORTED that the most varied wants can be sup plied. We append a list of our Depart menls, In each of which an immense Variety of meat Novel and Fashionable Goods will be tound DRESS DEPARTMENT hosiery department mantle department dressmaking department



A GRAND White Sugar, 3d per lb; Dried Apples, 6d per lb ; Figs, 8d per box; New Currants, 6d per lb ; New Nelson Jams, 6d per tin; Condensed Milk, 6d per tin ; Sperm Candles, <Jd per lb ; Price’s English Sperms, lOd —At Jas. McOrkqok’s, Tancred street. tspeciai Advertisements. MR J. H. BROOKS is now receiving Pupils for the Pianoforte, Organ, Violin, Singing, eic. For particulars, apply to J. H. Brooks (Mr S. Wolf’s late residence), Wills street, Ashourlon. 4 53S CANTERBURY MILLS, ASHBURTON. I WILL be a BUYER of UPWARDS OF 300,000 Bushels MILLING., WHEAT THIS SEASON. Also some Large Lines of OATS AND OTHER PRODUCE. CORNSACKS, Foil Size and Weight, at 5s 6d per dozen. C, W. TURNER, 340 PerD. H. BROWN. A USTRALIAN M;E RCA N TILE UNION INSURANCE COMPANY. The only Company in Canterbury WHICH Din NOT RAISE RATES 33J PER cent on Country Biohu. We ark vow, as we have been for THE PAST THREE YEARS, ACCEPTING RISKS PER CENT. OFF TARIFF. W. B. MOSS, Agent lot Ashburton District. September 22, 1885. 9 015



NOTICE. IT is requested that all ACCOUNTS owing “ The Ashburton Guakdian Company, Limited,” up to 30th April, be Paid at once to Mb B. Huohes, whose receipt alone will be a sufficient discharge. CHAS. W. PURNELL, m 11 Chairman, AOK SALE—T.S. 197 and part 196 ' (adjoining Mr J. Ward’s) with eight zoomed house and etc lam prepared to accept a very low price for this eligible property. T. BULLOCK mo the Ashburton Guards and Volun* Jl teers.—THE VOLUNTEER RED BOOK, containing the whole c 1 the Exercises in Battalion Drill, Squau —/ill, Bayonet Drill, Infantry Drill, Etc, NOW IN. The above should be perused by all Volunteers and will bo found useful to those intending to compete for Govern ment appointments. This book being difficult to procure all iutendingpurchasers had better apply at once to T. F. FABLE Y. School Committees will do well to con sider the many advantages to be derived from purchasing their prize books from me, as I am now offering prize books ai very reasonable prices, in fact, at Christ church prices, and no carnage to pay, whilst my stock consists of about o,OOU volumes. School requisites of every description kept in stock. Thomas F. Farley, Bookseller, Stationer, Printer, and Newsagent, Saunders' Buildings, East street, Ashburton. , Branch Shop: Town flail, Ashburton.



millinery department DEeSS department hosiery department mantle derartment dressmaking department millinery "department CLOTHING DEPARTMENT underclothing department tailoring department houcehold fdrnihing dept. olonial Manufactuee from various mils. Including BLANKETS, FLANNELS & TWEEDS OF ASHBURTON MANUFACTURE. Cash System and Cash Pexces. BLACK, BEATTIE & CO. GENERAL DRAPERY WARE HOUSE, TAILORS, DRESSMAKERS, and MILLINERS



Special advertisements. i SOWN ISON WORKS ARMAGH STREET, Ohrlatchuroh. Portable Panges Burn Wood and Coal—in Four Sizes. PAINTED CORRUGATED IRON



r AUN i JiJL^ IN Four, Five, Six and Seven Foot Lengths. 40 pel cent. Cheaper than Galvanised Iron. 10 1088 Changed Hands! BRANCH SHOP, TOWN HALL, Ashburton. THE BOOK & STATIONERY Business lately carried on by Messrs H, ,1. Woo.l and Co, of Christchurch, has boon purchased by mo, and at a price con siderably below original coat; this will give my many patrons an opportunity of ob taining a number of requisites at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. STATIONERY. —Special care is given to all orders. Promptitude guaranteed. MANUFACTURE of ACCOUNT BOOKS Having made arrangements with a first class firm for the execution of all Com missions as described above, clients may rely upon receiving PROMPT ATTENTION,



first class work being made a specialty. LITERATURE. Any book not in stock will be procured without delay. Orders taken for all news papers British and horeign included), Public Committees receiving liberal con cessions. . PRINTING. This branch is being fostered, and every attention paid to accuracy, neatness, and promptitude in the execution of all orders, all work receiving personal superintend ence. ——— DELIVERY OF NEWSPAPERS. Customers may roly upon receiving their Morning and Evening Papers safely de livered at their doors, and not upon the front lawn. The same remark applies to Horae Papers, Journals, and Periodicals ; 1 also, purchasers may have their Parcels ! Joiivo'ed promptly. Wholesale Links Always in Stock. Brown Paper, Grocer’s Bags, Tea Papers, Twine, and Tradesmen's general requisites. Bookbinding Ouders Received. T. F. Parley, BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, PRINTER & NEWSAGENT, Saunders’ Buildings and Town Hall, Asubukton.



STOCK-TAKING, FEBRUARY 1. 18S6. W E beg to draw our Ashbur ton and Country Custo mers’ attention to the fact that we have reduced the prices of many lines in our well known Stock, notably in MENS’, BOYS’ & YOUTHS’ Clothing, And feel confident that an early Inspection will well repay a iait to the NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY’S BRANCH, East Street, Ashburton.



Victorian Steam "Carriage Works. J. 11. STEEL, & SOM VI7TSLI to Intimate to tho Public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that, W having obtained STEAM POWER and other Machinery requisite for tho carrying on thoil work efficiently, are now in a position to meet tho demands of tho public with a fir^-class article at prices to suit tho times. Kvery de. , Option of Carriages and Traps made, Painted and Repaired. Spring Traps from £2O. Whltechapela from £25. Buggies from £3O. P.S. —Special attention paid to Repainting and Retrimming. VICTORIAN STEAM IRON WORKS AND GENERAL SHOEING FORGE. J. R. S. & SON, while thanking the public for their past liberal support In this department, beg to intimate that, having procured first-class Machinery, they are now la a position to undertake all kinds of Engineering work. * Special attention is given to Turning, Boring and tho Repairing of all kinds of Machinery, Including Combines, Engines, Reaper and Binders and every description of Agricultural Implements. ESTIMATES given for Contractors and Builders Ironwork. HORSES CAREFULLY HOD—Draughts, 7s ; Hacks, 6s. 8 416 Victoria House. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. “TVTOW SHOWING, a Splendid Assortment of the famous “ LION " brand IN (Victorian) GOODS, in Men’s Plain and Fancy Tweed Suits, Trousers, Trousers and Vests, Waterproof and Overcoats, Cord Riding Pants, Printed and White Moles, Boy’s Knicker and Beaconsfield Sac Suita, etc., etc. These Goods, amounting in value to over £4OO, are Manufacturers’ Samples, cut and finished in the most perfect style. Purchased at a heavy Discount, and are offered at a slight advance upon MELBOURNE WHOLESALE PRICES, Our Stock of General Drapery, Boots, etc., is unsurpassed for Value. DIMANT AND COE, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, & BOUT IMPORTERS, East and Tancred Streets, Ashburton,



«NT]N UATI O N OF TU E UNPARALLELED CHEAP SALE Of Mesers Friedlandor Bros’ stock of Drapery, Clothing, AND Boots AMOUNTING TO ABOUT £500() ANDREW ORU having purchased the above STOCK at a largo reduction from Cost Price, is still giving it away at pieces, His groat object being to turn it into cash, no matter at what sacrifice ANDREW ORR WANTED Tenders at once for buiid log a four roomed house at Ailord Forest. For particulars apply to DON AID McLEAN, m lb Laghmor.



Young women should beware of marrying an accountant. If they do so, they take an adder to their bosoms. A young lady, tired of “going it alone,” has married John Itightbower. It is altogether probable she will “ order him up” on winter mornings. The Mataura “Ensign" says that Sir Julius Yogel, on hearing of the Governor’s mishap at Onehunga, wired to his Excel lency ; “Yin lacked enterprise and con fidence. You should have progressed by leaps and bounds to the sides of the vessel if you’re in danger of cold, born w . suit from the captain. Borrowing wo. cure everything." Mr F. Cotton continued his sale of race horses and thoroughbred slock yesterday. There was again a largo attendance and the bidding was fairly spirited. A number of young horses and hacks wore sold at satis factory prices. The racehorse Archduke was withdrawn at HOgs, and the hurdle race Bill Allan at -10 gs. A Ban Francisco weekly says:—Wo hear that several companies are forming in this city for the purpose of going to Patagonia to work the new gold fields which are said to have been discovered tn that jumping-off point of the Southern world. In this connec tion, wo would not advice fat men to go down there, as it is said that if there is anything in the edible line which a Patagonian likes mure than another, it is a tat, healthy, robust ■ man, j



1 A* im-ei'ing of the Stewards of the Ashbnr tonßac’ng Club held this morning it was i determined, in consequence of the inclement weather, to further postpone the second days’ racing of the Autumn Meeting until Monday. The town is still full of visitors, and should the weather be fine on Monday there will still be a large gathering. Sometime yesterday the publican’s booth on the racecourse was broken into and a quantity of goods, the property of Mr Whittle, of the Commercial Hotel, stolen. The police are investigating the matter [and have obtained a clue which they believe will lead to the arrest of the thief.



The difference between genius and talent is that the former is a perpetual, never-failing spring; the latter is merely a cistern that h as to be tilled up frets time t« time,