DAILY MEMORANDA.

MESTIZOS, AMUSEMENTS Etc. | Tuesday, Ashburton Bailding Society— C'ubscrlp tloas cue THURSDAY, A UGUST 5 LO.L. —Meeting in the Orange Hall at 8 o’clock Friday, .August 6. Ashburton County Council—At Council Chambers, Ila.m. Orange Hall—Quadrille Assembly at 8 o’clock Monday, August 9 Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers a : . 7.30

RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

Train Arrive at Ashburton— From Christ church and the North, at 10.15 a.m. (express), 4.35 p.m., nd 7.10 p.m. From Timaru, 10.45 a.m. From Dunedin and South, 5.27 p.m. (express). From Mount Somers, 10.5 a.m Trains Leave Ashburton —For Christ church and North, v t 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, 4-46 p.m. For Mount Somers, 5.5 p.m.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

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MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close at tbs Ashburton Fuat Office follows : For Christchurch and North at 6 a.in 0.30 a.m., and 5 p.m., daily. For Coertscy Rakaia, Ac., at 10.30 a. in «nd 5 p.m. daily. For Dunedin,Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, doldstresin, Ruugitaia, Orari, Winchester, Ujd Geraldine, at 10 a.m. daily. Poe Temuka, at 10 a. m. and 4.30 pm daily. For and South, at 10 a. m., and 4.30 p.m., daily. For Greenstreet, on V> eanesdays and turd*ys, at 10.45 a. ns. For Wakanul, Elgin, Seavicw, Soafiold, nd Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and »turd ays, at 6.30 a.m. For Mount Somers, daily at 4.30 p.m For Mayfield and Ruapmia, on Mon days and Thursdays, at 4.30 p.m. For Ashton, Waterton and Longboach, 4.30 p.m. daily. For Flemington, on Mondays, Wednes fijs, and Fridays, at 4.30 p. m. For Newianda, on Tuesdays and Fri at 10.30 a.m.

Malls arrive at the, Ashburton Post Qfioe— From Christchurch and Rakaia at 10.15 ,a, 4.35 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. From Chertaey, &c. at 10.15 K> and ,35 p.m. daily. From Dunedin and intermediate places 6.3° "a. m. daily. i> V root Temaka and Titnaru at 10.40 »■ m 4 v 530 p.m daily. From Greenstreet, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10 a.m, Brom Mount Somers, dally at 10.5 a.m. From Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Wod oesdays and Saturdays, at 10.5 a.m. From Ashton, Waterton, and Long each at 10 a. m. daily. From Newianda, on Tuesdays and Frl ays, at 2.30 p.m. From Flemington on Tuesdays, Thuro ays, and Saturdays, at. 10a.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prevalebit. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 1886. Poisoned Grain.

At the annual meeting of the Ash burton Agricultural and Pastoral Asso ciation, held during the early part of last week, our reporter understood* Mr R. Millar, of Winchmore, to say that some of the poisoned grain, particu larly the poisoned oats, distributed by the County Council, was practically useless for the purpose for which it was designed—the destruction of small birds. We admit we were surprised by the report of Mr Millar’s remarks, as we had previously received testimony from all parts of the district as to the efficacy of the poisoned grain sent out by the County Council during the pre sent season, but we published the statement attributed to Mr Millar and at once busied ourselves with enquiries upon the subject. Owing to a variety of circumstances we were unable to communicate with Mr Millar until this afternoon, but we are now able to state, and with genuine satisfaction, that Mr Millar entirely disclaims the remarks attributed to him. He affirms, on the other hand, that the grain supplied by the Council during the last two or three months, has been particularly effica cious, and that the contrary remarks, with which he is credited, were intended to apply generally to grain supplied during former seasons. We are free to admit that the mistake was ours, but those gentlemen who were present at the meeting referred to will have no difficulty in excusing the blunder into which our reporter inadvertently fell. Mr Miliar very properly was addressing the chair with his back to the reporters and some of his observations were quite inaudible to the representatives of the Press. During the course of our enquiries into this matter we found that the great weight of the testimony of practical men was favorable to the grain prepared during the present winter. A few farmers find fault with the poisoned oats and aver that this grain is not so destructive as the poi soned wheat, but Mr C. J. Harper and several farmers in the Hindis and Rangi tata districts have had practical demon stration that, so far as small birds in their localities are concerned, poisoned oats are the more destructive agent. It has been suggested that this difference of opinion may arise in some measure from the varying needs of the unfortunate birds against which this war of extermination is directed. Shelled oats are not a popular diet with sparrows, and when these impu dent pests can secure more attractive food they neglect the cunningly-pre pared morsels by which it is attemp ted to allure them to destruc tion. In the town and more populous districts they have little difficulty in if nding abundance of wheat and other grains upon which they delight to make merry • but in the thinly populated country districts dire compels them to take what-

ever offers, with the result which Mr Harper and his neighbors discribe.

Some people, too, jump to the con

elusion dial if the distribution of grain has not been followed by the discovery of a number of dead birds, the poison has failed to accomplish its work. This is a mis take. Hawks and other carrion could account for many of the birdsdestroyed, and in one case where a small land holder complained that the poisoned grain had disappeared without any ap parent result, the turkeys of an adjoin ing cottager were attacked, and destroy ed by a mysterious illness. In conclu sion we are satisfied that both poisoned wheat and oats have done their work well, but that the former grain, on the low lands at least, is the more efficacious.

The following is u complete list of the appoint neats naide to the New British Miontry so fir as telegra.jho 1 : E-rat Lord of tho Treasury—The Marqu : s of Sa’iahury. Financlil See o tary—Mr W. L. Jackson.

Lord High CisanceUor—Lord Halsbury- Lord President of the Council—V.s oount Craufcreok.

Lord Privy Seal—The Earl of Oadogan. Chancellor of the Exchequer —L >rd :andolph Churchill.

Secretary of State, Homo Departmont —Mr Henry Matthews. Seorotaiy of Stato, Foreign Depart, meat—Tho Earl of Iddesleigh. Under. Secretary—Sir J. Fergusson. Secretary of State for the Colonial De partment—Hon E. Stanhope. Under secretary—Earl j Dunraven. Secretary of State for the War Depart meat—Mr W. H. Smith. Financial Secretary—Hon H. S. Northcoto. Secretary of State for the Indian De partment—Sir Tt. A. Cross. Under secretary—Sir John E. Gorst.

First Lord of the Admiralty—Lor George Hamilton. President of the Board of Trade— Colonel the Hon. F. A. Stanley. Chancellor of tho Duchy of Lancaster— Lord John Manners, Secretary for Scotland—Mr A. J. Balfour.

Postmaster-General—Mr H. O. Raikes. Chief Commissioner of Works and Public Buildings—Hon D. R. Plunket, Q.O.

Attorney-General—Sir R. E, Webster, Q 0.

Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland—Marquis of Londonderry. Chief Secretary for Ireland Sir Michael Hicks-Beach. Lord Chancellor of Ireland Lord Ashbourne, President Local Government Board— Mr 0. T. Ritchie.

We learn from Waimate that Mr S. B, Revans, who has acted as manager of the Rank of New Zealand in that town for some time, is about to leave for Napier to fill a similar position there. Few commercial gen tlemen have earned so much genuine and deserved popularity as Mr Revans, and the good wishes of a large circle of Ashburton friends will accompany him to his new home. At the R.M. Court this morning, before Mr Donald Williamson, J.P., a first offender for having been ,'drunk in East street was fined 5s and costs, with the usual alternative. ,<

Druid anniversary August 25th. Dramatic entertainment—Race for a Widow.—(Advt.) It will be noticed from our cablegrams this evening that Sir James Ferguson, a former Governor of New Zealand,has been appointed Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs in the new Conservative Government.

We understand that Captain Northoy, of the Ashburton Guards, has applied for leave of absence for three months to enable him to visit Sydney.

A man named Burgess lost two fingers from, his right hand by an accident with the sawing machinery at Messrs Steele and Son's carriage works on Monday. The usual monthly meeting of the Ashbur ton Debating Society will be held at the Arcade this evening.

The following are the Hospital returns for the month of. July :—ln Hospital July 1, ,6 ; admitted during month, 7 ; discharged, 3 ; died, 1; remaining in Hospital August 1, !>. The Master of the Ashburton Hospital desires to acknowledge the receipt of old linen from Mrs Crisp and fruit from Mrs G. Smith for the use of the inmates.

Tho good wishes of the community (says tho Pall Mull Gazette') will acompany the little band of emigrants selected by Mr Arnold Whitejwho are going out to found in Caffraria a new colony upon a now principle. In the history of “ Wolseley ” the ! world will be able to study the working of the system of total abstinence under conditions such as have never before.been attained, for in the little colony which will grow up in South Africa alcohol will be unknown. Lord Wosleley has sent the enterprising band— they are but eighty souls all told—off upon their journey with the best of advice ringing in their ears. They are not to expect a ready made Elysium, but to sot themselves re solutely to earn their living by honest labor. The progress Colony will bo watched with interest for more reasons than

one. The usual monthly meeting of the South Rakaia School Committee was held in the Library on Monday[evening. Present—Messrs Hardy (chairman), Cos, Stewart, Reycroft, Broadbent, and Oxley. The Chairman stated that owing to tho prevalence of measles last month he had arranged with other mem bers of tho Committee not to re-open the school on the data fixed. The Chairman’s action was approved of. A letter received from Mr Brimicombe on school matters was ordered to lie on the table. A circular was road from the Board of Education with regard to the manner of appointment of school teachers. The Chairman was requested to reply that the Committee entirely agree with (he views of the Board on the subject. The Inspector’s first report, under the new regula tions, was received. It stated that the school was in a isatisfactory condition. Mr Oxley moved “ That [as tho report is so very indis tinctly written the Chairman ol the Educa tion Board be requested to instruct the Inspector to forward a readable copy.” Thiswas seconded by Mr Brcadbent. Mr Hardy, as an amendment, moved “ That the report be re ceived.” Seconded by Mr Stewart. On the casting vote of the Chairman the amendment was carried. It wasjresolved not to re-open the school till Monday, August Kith. Accounts amounting to £1 11s 3d were passed for pay ment, and the Committee adjourned.

. [ An adjourned meeting of the South Rakaia . 'Library Committee was held on Tuesday , evening. Present—Messrs Hardy (chairman), Blackburn, Makeig, Eeycraft, Broadbent, and Oxley. Mr Beycraft moved “ That £5 be spent in the purchase of books in the district at once, and an order bo sent home fcr others.” Seconded by Mr Blackburn. Mr Oxley moved, as an amendment, “ That no books bo purchased locally until a trial let from England has been procured.” Seconded by Mr Makeig. After discussion the motion was carried. A sub-committee consisting of Messrs Beycraft, Broadbent, and Blackburn was appointed to procure books from Christ- J church. It was resolved that a list of books to be obtained be sent Home after those ordered from Christchurch had been procured Messrs Hardy and Oxley to bring up a list. It was also decided that an entertainment held in S >ptember in aid of the Library funds, , The Committee then adjourned. Tho Lake County Council has passed a ' resolution that unless the late Clerk produce : a missing twenty days be j will be prosecuted. Jjegai pro- j ceedings are also to be taken to recover £S}5 j collected as rates unless it be paid forthwith I

The Customs revenue lor the colony ( during July amounted, in round numbers, to £.114,453, of which Auckland contributed £34,C57 ; Wellington, £16,198 ; Christchurch and Lyttelton, £15,722 ; Dunedin, £28,661. The revenue in July, 1885, was £118,587. The beer duty last month realised £3487, as against £3885 in the corresponding period of the previous year. Auckland paid £793, Wellington £336, Christchurch £777, and Dunedin £845,

The National Bank of New Zealand has declared & dividend at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum for the half year.

The Dairy man says that it is simply annoying to notice how much more milk one man can get from a herd of cows than can another. Good milkers, it thinks, are born, not made ; and when you get one you had better keep him.

At the Hunt Club dinner last night Mr C. W. Purnell, while proposing the toast of the Ashburton Borough and County Councils, created considerable amusement by observing that the only fault found with the former to day was that it gave too little attention to the populace west and too much attention to the waste places of the east side |of the town. However, it was only natural, Mr Purnell added, that the Council should give most attention to that part of the town with whieh members were best acquainted.—The Mayor in acknowledging the toast, mado a spirited reply to Mr Purnell, and indignantly con tested the insinuation thrown out.

It is estimated that about 5000 sheep perished during the recent snowstorm in England. In the East Border districts of Scotland, it is feared that the present will be the worst lambing seasons since 1860. Few Englishmen know that Germany has a hidden treasure of great value. It is the Imperial Emergency J und, which is pre served in gold in the Julius Tower, six miles from Berlin. It consists of 120,000,000 marks taken from the French war indemnity, and it is kept apart for any unexpected need, war or disaster or want. Every year two members of the National Debt Commission examine this treasure under the most stringent con ditions. Each has a key, and both keys must be placed in the lock at once. The money, which is kept in huge bags, is waighed by a guard of soldiers, and having signed a paper the Commissioners retiie as they came. In this tower is also placed other national treasures, notably a portion of the fund for building the Imperial Houses of Parliament.

The Americans beign to fell that their store of public lands is not inexhaustible They, resent, therefore, the large purchases recently made by foreigners, who buy and hold huge blocks, which are thenceforward closed to settlers. The Knights of Labor, the strongest league of artisans in the coun try, on June Ist, condemned this practice, pledging itself to resist any candidate who did not vote against it, (and the Senate has unanimously passed£a Bill for [its prohibi tion. No one not a naturalised citizen, either in fact or invention, is henceforward to hold more than 5000 acres. The measure is, of course, a mere advertisement, as foreigners will hold through native trustees, or under cover of mortgages ;|but it indicates the grow ing feeling against large landed estates, which in the popular belief, shut out poor men from their natural inheritance. As the law is pros pective only, there is no injustice done; but the next logical step will be discourage immi gration by reserving ownership to native-born Americans.

ASHBURTON HUNT CLUB

FARMERS’ DINNER,

The annual Farmers’ Dinner in connec tion with tho Ash burton County Hunt Club was held at the Commercial Hotel last evening. The committee, departing from the usual absurd practice, ordered dinner at a reasonable hour, 6 p.m,, and shortly after that time about fifty guests assembled at the table. The Master, Mr Matthew Stitt, occupied the chair, and His Worship tho Mayor filled the vice chair. The menu was all that could be desired by the most epicurean diner, but, owing doubtless to the unadvoidable absence of Mr Whittle, the attendance was loss complete than we have been accustomed to at this popular hostelry. Amp’e justice having been done to the material part of the •entertainment, the table was cleared, and the Chairman gave the usual loyal toasts, which were received with the greatest cordiality. Tho Vice-Chairman proposed—“ His Excellency tho Groverno-,” and the toast was appropriately received. Mr W. 11. Zouch proposed “ The General Assembly ” —Mr R. Patton, of Methven, responded. Mr C, W. Purnell proposed—‘ The Borough and County Councils ” —His Worship the Mayor and Mr F. Raine respondtd, Tho Vice-Chairman proposed—“ The Army, Navy,- and Volunteers.”—Corporal Coward responded. Tho Chairman proposed—“ Our Guests, the farmers ” Mr btitt said he was quite sure this toast would bo received with the utmost enthusiasm. He was sorry not to see a larger attendance of his farming friends, as tho Club was particu larly anxious that all those gen lomen to whom it was so much indebted should understand that fieir kindness was sin cerely and deeply appreciated. No one but a farmer could undeistand to the fu I extent how much the Club owed to the landowners. Tim hounds and a whole army of horsemen, some of them with a wonderful proclivity fop making gaps, galloped over fences and fallow to their hearts’ content ; a great deal of damage was done, and yet there was never a claim for compensation, not even a murmur j from the owners affected. He felt ho could say nothing that would adequately express tho Club’s indebtedness to the farmers of the county, but he could assure those gentlemen that their kindness and sportsmanlike generosity .were held in very high esteem by tho whole of the members. The farmer’s lot had not been a conspicuously happy one durin' the last two or t'Tee years, but there was reason able ground on which to expect an early improvement, and he hoped next season to see every farmer in the county an active member of tho Club. Those formers who could not attend themselves could send their sons or daughters to represent them in the field, and he was quite sure he could promise from the Hunt Club a hearty welcome —Tho toast was drunk witl

musical honors, followed by repeated cheers for “The farmers, their wives, and little ones.”

Messrs 0. Martin, R. Millar, P. Weldon, and F. Foster ackuowleded the toast.

Mr Alington proposed—” The Master.” Mr Aliogton said it was quite unneessary to tell a single individual in the county that Mr Matthew Stitt was the best

colonist, the moat thorough gentleman, and facile princeps of sportsmen, in the whole district. His energy in the interest of true manly sport was simp y unbounded, and the excellent relations existing be tween tbe farmers and the Hunt Club

were almost entirely due to the well deserved popularity and gentlemanly bearing of tho Master. In the field Mr

Stitt shone, as he did everywhere else A perfect horseman, ha rode to hounds ju a manner they all could envy, but im perfectly imitate. The sportsmen who followed Mr Stitt would find no skirting and no gaps, and if they kept tbe brown borge in view they would always bo doge

to the hounds.—The toast was drunk with 1 musical honors and prolonged cheering for the Master and “ the brown horse.” Mr Patterson proposed—“ The Deputy- Master,” stating that Mr Upton was u worthy lieutenant to the popular Master —Mr Dptoa responded Mr Ronsa proposed—" The Com mittee.”—Mess's 8. Saunders and C. Wroughton responded. Mr C. Strachey proposed—“ Other British Sports.”—Mr J, . Quane re sponded. Mr O. Jephson proposed—“ The dis abled, the men who have seen both sides of hunting.”—Messrs Bowyer and Bunting responded. Mr Bowyer said he was sorry the moat worthy of the disabled, Dr Leahy, was prevented by one of those unfortunate incidents of the hunting field from being present there that even ing. (Loud applause ) Mr Upton proposed The Huntsman and his hounds.” Mr Haseltiue proposed —“ The Ladies.” Messrs R. Hart, Wynn-Williams, and J. A. Matheson responded. Mr Merewether proposed—" The Press ” —Messrs Saunders, Paul, and Dunn responded. “ Our Host” brought the toast list to a close, and a very enjoyable evening was terminated by the company singing | “Auldlang syne,”

DEEDS OF OLD MEN.

Thera are some old men who are not to be despised. Some are apt to think that none but young men can do much. shoot up like a rocket, and go out like one. Others rise slowly, like fixed stars, and as they are slow to rise they are slow to set. Wiokiiffa, the morning star of the Reformation, was moat active and useful from 48 to 60 years of age Latimer in King Edward’s days, was a hard student ; he was at his studies at two o’clock in the morning, euramer and winter, though he had been bruised from the fall of a tree, and ho was G 7 years c,f age. Cromwell was only a captain when ha was 41, and his greatest deeds were performed between 48 and 56, when he died. Young was an oid man when he wrote some of hia best poetry, and was 60 when he began hi t “ Night Thoughts r Thomas Sc tt wrote as much at 70 as at any other period of his life. Talleyrand at the aga of 80 stood at *he head of affairs in Prance under Napoleon, and then under the Bourbons. When the Russians were determined to make a stanc, and fight the French before the walla at Moscow, they put old Kutuaof at the head of the army in fplace of Bacclay-de Tolly. Old Blucber was 70 when he was defeated at Licny and fell under his horse, and the French civalry rode ever him ; yet a day or two after ho led on the Prussians against Napoleon at Waterloo. After manv years of warfare, (hose old men, Wellington and Soult, stood at the head of their respective c abinets, one in Eng land and the other in France, preserving by (heir talents the peace of Europe and the world.

LEGISLATIVE EXPENDITURE

Wellington, Augist 3. Following is tl e report i f the Legis lative Expanditu-e Committee Your Committee. to whom iias referred the enquiry into the expenditure comectad with the Legislature of tho colony, have to report lh»t they have not only taken eviJ n.lO and olti ; nei returns and other Inf rme.tion connec'ed with both branches of the Legislature of tho colony, but have inquired into the working and expenditure or the Legislative bodies of other countries and co’.on'es. 1. Tour Committee are of opinion that tho number of members in each House of the Legislature can bo re duced with advantage to the colony, both in the matter of good government and saving of expanse; 2. That no member of Parliament shonld receive any salary or payment for his services as Chair man of any Committee. 3 That the amount of honorarium should in no case exceed £l£o, and that members resid ing within a radius of ton miles from Wel lington shall he entitled to receive no more than £6O. 4. That there are several officocs receiving large annual salaries whose duties do not occupy them at the utmost more than six months it the year, and in some instances not more than four months, while officers on the Hansard staff, other c han the bief reporter, are only employed during the session; that there is no reason why such officers should not be, and your Committee are convinced that they can be, fully employed for the benefit of and with economy to the public service. 7 That certain officers whose time is but partially employed, re ceive, in addition to salaries, gratuities or bonuses for work which they should be required to perform as falling within the fcope of their duty. 6. That the full em- I ploymant of officers on'y partially em- ’ ployed will enable the Government to lessen the number of officers without ; flhoting the efficiency of the Government service. 7. Your Committee recommend the discontinuance of all bonuses or gra tuities to officers in tho public service, without tho sanction of Parliament. 8. That no addition should be made to the salaries of any officers which are fixed by Act of Parliament. 9 That the Go- I vernmort should be directly respon sible for all Parliamentary expenditure, and that all officers should be under the direct control of the Government. 10. Your Committee fare of opiniomhat the cost connected with the printing generally, acd of Hansard In particular, is unneces sarily large; and that the us<o-of coil graphs by the Hansard staff has rot, by reason of the inefficiency of the staff in the'r use, tended to decrease such expense. II That with a view to encouraging the use of shoithand by officers in the Civil Service, preference should be given to candidates able to write shorthand. 12, Your Committee would suggest that an amendment be made in the Standing Orders to ensure the continuance of business between sessions without the re tracting steps or repetitions, as provided by the following regulation taken from the procedure of the Congress of the United States of America, viz : ‘ Unfinished business of the session rule 27, page 184 J; After six days'from the commencement of a second or subsequent sessions of any Congress, ad Bills, resolu tions and reports which originated in the House and remained undetermined at the close of the last preceding session, shall be in order of action, and all business before Committees of tho House at the end of one session shall be resumed at the commencement of the next session of the same Congress in the same manner as if no adjournment had Ukan place.’ 13 Yonr Committee rooomend that steps be taken during the recoes to obtain the necessary i information for the completion of the annual re'urn relating to the pro cedure of Legis a ure in other countries.’

THE NEW MINISTRY.

[REUTER’S TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT 1 London, August 3 The following further Ministerial arpointrreits have been male: — President Local Government Board —Mr C. T. Ritchie. Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, —Sir James Fergusson. Under-Secretary for India, —Sir John E. Gorst.

Under-Secretary for the Colonies —Earl Dunraven,

Financial Secretary to the Treasury —Mr W. L. Jackson. Financial Secretary to the War Office—Hon H. S. Norihcote*

PARLIAMENTARY

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Tuesday Avgust 3. The Council met at 2 30 p.m. Mr Peacock moved—“ That in the opinion of this Council the Prisons Re gulations bo altered so that the treatment of persona confined for safe custody and committal f or trial be made as little oppressive as possible.” Luo motion was agreed to. The Loan Bill was received from the House and read a first time.

The Settled Land Biii was read a third time and passed.

The Public Trust Office Bill was read a second time.

The Harbor Board Act Amendment Bill was further considered in Committee progress reported, and leave granted to ait again.

The Council adjourned till next day.

HOUSE Of REPRESENTATIVES.

The House met at 2 30, REPORT.

Mr Ballance brought (op the report of the committee on the motion for search ing the Jou nals of the Legislative Council with reference to the re j action by the Council of the Givernment Loans to Local Bodies Bill,

Sir Julius Vogel said ha should intro duce the Bill ag-iu to-morrow by mersaga, and ho hoped the House would pass It through,

TIB a ARY. Mr Macandrew moved that It be ceo-im raended to the joint Library Committee that a regulation should be framed where by books may bo lent to members of the Legislature residing outs'de Wellington during the recces. The motion was agreed to. QUBfeTtONS.

In repty to questions it was stated that Government could not put a sum on th* ifsiimatea for capitation for honorary volunteers ; that the Minister for Public Works hid issued instructions that skilled labor was to be paid at the or iinarycurrent wages obtaining in the colony, but as to unaki 1;d labor, that 6a par day should be paid to all man subsequently tikan on V.y Government; that tha advisability of providing funds for the payment of wit nesses hi criminal oases in the Supreme C urt would be considered during the recess, end that case* of real hardship w .uld receive special cons daration ; that the question of providing a portrait gallery for hist nidi purposes in con nection with the Parliamentary bui'dings was one which should be referred to the bpeaker, who would doubtless make a recom nendatim t> the Government; that it was not true thst £4O had b an charged by a member far travelling expenses In connection with his atUnlance in Parlia l - ent in the session of 18S5, but a charge of £33 h"d boon made for the oouvayan e of two members from Springfield to Hokitika, but theSpsaker had disallowed it. and and an allowmoe was made of £7 10-, as that w s. reasonable, the members being dit lined th>ee days.

B LtS, The Government Insurance Bill was read a first time. NORTH ISLAND TRTTMC RAHWAY. The Mouse went into committee on the North Island Msiu Trunk Railway Loan Appropriate Bill

. Mr Peacock asked weather clause 3 loan to bo carried. to a .separate account —wiu’d effict the object of keeping the ban exclusively for the purpose voted, Sir Julius Vogel said that no hcnorable meirber had taken more piir.s to preserve this loan f.-r the purpose for which it was voted than he (Sir Julius Vogel) had taker. When the attention of Government waa turned to the loan after lea*, session they had made great sacrifices in not issuing it. Iha Government would adhere to the provisions of this Bill, and would tske grest care that the loan should be devoted to ih>t railway alone. As to the quettu.n of the land grant, that would depend on t ! 'e vote of the House. If he wore a North Inland member he would admit that no more beneScial proposal had ever been male by any Govern* ment than the present proposal. He believed it was desirable that this land should be set apart for railway purposes. Ho desired to'say that Auck land members might rest assured that Government would only use their loan for the purpose for which It was designed, Maj ir Atkinson said that Sir Julius Vogel had made a definite proposal on the question. He should certainly op pose the clauses for takirg £103,000 of this loan for native land purchases. He hoped the Committee would carry oat without flinching the proposal to ear* mark this loan, so that it could be de voted solely to the purpose for which it was originally brought jown. He would move that progress bp reported, in orc|er tbit the proceedings might be reported m Hansard.

Mr Macarthur said that as a North Island man, he was quite willing to the responsibility or his action on this Bill. He hoped the Committee would oppose the Treasu'et’a proposal to take a portion of this loan for the purchase of native lauds.

Sir Julius Vogel hoped that Major Atkinson s motion would not be agreed to, as it would prolong the session,which many members were anxious to bring to a close

Mr Montgomery and My Dargavilla supported the debate being reported, as it would save time in the end

Sir Julius Vogel soi l he would consent ta report progress, and make * statement at 7 33 p.m. The House rose at 5.30

EVENING SITTING On resuming at 7.30 p.m progress waa reported, and Sir Julius' Vogel moved the further consideration of the Bill in Committee. He reported the statement he had made in the afternoon, and added that if the House refused to sJlow the £1(0,000 to be diverted for the purchase of native lands it must take the responsi bility. The money‘wou|d have to come out of the Public Works Fond. Major Atkinson said no credit could bo attached to the Government for not touching the loan, for it would have been in direct opposition to the wishes of the House. They wanted some decided state ment from the Treasurer about the amount of to be purchased this year, and ss to how it was to be settled. Mr Peacock was glad to hear that the £IOO.OOO would have to come oat of the * Public Works Fund.

Mr Montgomery thought that the Go-

vernment ought to oppaly self the House to agree to the money being provided lor these purchases and op ning them up out of loin. He would rather see a small

Loan Bill bronght in for that purpose .than that the Bail tray Loan should be diverted from its legitimate purpose's; proposed Mr M. oartbur was ttronjly against the diversion of any portion of the loan. After some remarks from Captain Setter Mr Kerr and Mr W. F Backland, Sjc Julius Yogol replied, twitting Mr Mont gomery with advocating for ip >re borrow ing, and Insisting on his own right to de fend himself against the attacks made on him this (e:sion. He added that if the princely endowment contemplated in the Bill were rejected hy »hj House they wonld only regret it once, and that would be always.

The Bill was then ordered to be com mitted.

Major Atkinson moved that the debate in Committee be reported, wh'eh, after some discussion was negatived by 41 t 033. In Commit'ee Colonel Trimble asked what necessity there was to spend money on tosgging the Wanganui r|yer, 9 *

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 4, 1886



THE ASHBURTON WO FACTORING CO (LIMITEI IS prepared to receive of MONEY ON U: following rates of interes At call, 5 per cent. If deposited for Thi cent ; for Sis cent. ; and for 7 per cent. ALFRED 6 1941 JgLACK, BEaTTIE Criterion 201, 203, 205, HI CHRIST OHO We have the pleasure Customers and the res 1q the Ashburton L'islrit ow received very larg NEWEST DRAPES the Present Season, which vre pos-eas in bedn «he Best British Mai ►borough experience o enables ns !o supply all C OOIi CASH SI of buelnea AT HO WEST We endeavour ((give best valua procur b le, they may wish to purchas our Stock ’B so LARGJ AND WELL ►hat the most varied wa plied. We append a list ./rents, in each of whic Variety of moat Novel i will be found. DRESS DEBAR 1 HOSIERY DEBA MANTLE DEBAI DRESSMAKING DEI



Wanted. WANTED —A Good General Servant, who can milk. Apply, after 3 p m., to Mrs Steward, Trevorton iJonae. 7 374 WANTED —A good general srat for a small family. Apply at one-, Mrs Ba>d?ll, Regl try Office. 7 402 \TTANTED at once, a few good PICK VV and SHOVEL MEN. Wages, la per hour Apply Mount Somers Kail way Contract.— Winsey& Biqnell. 7300 II7ANTED CASH.—White Sugar, 2£d ; W White Crystal, 3d ; Sperm Candles, sd; Lingfish, 4d ; best Lobsters, 6d; Plaid Vestas, 5d per doz. ; Tea, la per lb; Sago, 2|d; Tapioca, 2id; Cutting Salmon, 8d ; Venus Nailrod, 5s 6d ; Groats, 9d. J. McGregor, Tancred Street TTfANTED Known—Hayes and Co. VV 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 Arcide. WANTED Known -That Gates and Son, Bmnett Street, are prepared to execu'e orders for all kinds of Household Repairs, Household Requisites, Picture Frames, cheap Bookbinding. Venetian and other blinds at the lowest possible ! coat. 5 22 W ( ANTED KNOWN—Long looked for como at last. T. H-mlt, having commenced bacon curing, he is able to supply a real good Pork Sausage at 6d per lb at the Factory, Moore st, Ashburton. Pigs cured in any quantity dried, smoked and delivered home at One Penny per lb. T. Hoult. 7 ‘H7 WANTED KNOWN—Where can the most Drapery bo bought for your money?—At H‘ C Seoerk, -V el ford House. Two shillings worth of handsome presents given for cv. ry 10s spent. Fresh presents in. See window. Ladies’ own dress materials made up ; style and fit guaranteed. Known—The Gospel will W be preached every Lord’s Day evening in the Arcade Chambers at 6 30 p.m. (d t.) Free for all. No collection. 5 697 Special Advertisements. TOWLE’S P-CNNV' Oy‘L AND STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all Irregularities, and relieve the eistressing symptoms bo pre valent with the sex. Boxes Is lid and la 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors. 5 repared only by The Lincoln and Midland Counties Ding Co., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of Imitations,



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



Trees Trees Trees 11F3E undersigned has FOR SALE all kinds of ’ FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, Pinna Insignia, Austriaca, Maritima, and Macrccarpa, by tens of thousands; other kinds in proportion. All kinds of cabbage plants, etc, on sale 411 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, CLIFTON NURSERY, 4 75 Allenton, Ashburton. I



CANTERBURY MILLS, ASHBURTON, r WILL BE a BUYER of UPWARDS L OF 300,000 Bushels MILLING WHEAT THIS SEASON. Also some Large Lines of OATS AND OTHER PRODUCE. CORNS AOKS, Foil Size and Weight, at 5s 6d per dozen. 0. W. TURNER. 1 340 ’i * H. BROWN HAVE' for sale— T PRIME SEED WHEAT, OATS, and BARLEY Some of the above lots have been groan in the Timaru district, PIG FEED FOR SALE In any quantity. Just Landed— ’ All kinds of CLOVER SEEDS, choice quality. RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT for Sale FRTEDLANDER BROS Ml*



Victoria House. EE-ORG ANISATION OF BUSINESS. REDUCING STOCK. RETIRING from the FANCY DRESS, HATS, and MANTLE EPARTMENTS of the trade. PHENOMENAL VALUE now being given, and to be obtained until AUGUST 20th NEXT. DIMANT AND COE, GENERAL DRAPER'S, CLOTHIERS, &c., 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 suit the times. Every e.'rrlption of Carriages and Traps made, Painted and Repaired. Spring Traps from £2O. Whiteohapela from £25. Baggies from £3O. P.S.—Special attention paid to Repainting and Retrlmmlng. 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 Taming, Boring and the Repairing of all kinds of Machinery, including Combines, Engines, Reaper and Binders, and every description of Agrlcnltnral Implements. ESTIMATES given for Contractors and Builders Ironwork. HORSES CAREFULLY HOD—Draughts, 7s ; Hacks, 6a. 8



Special advertisements. aw '*:£& cj* or r^srt &3i£&S m C BjO W N BON W‘Oiß|K S ARMAGH STREET, Ohristohnroh, Portable .Ranges



Burn Wood and Goal—ln Four Sizes. PAINTED CORRUGATED IRON IN Four, Five, Six and Seven Feet Lengths. 40 pec cent. Cheaper than Galvanised Iron. 10 19S8 N otice. I HAVE disposed of my Business in Ashburton to MESSES 11. 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 worth;; successors, who will make this a branch of their well-known STATIONER’S HALL. THOS. F. FARLEY, Tn reference to the above, we respect fully request the Public of Ashburton and District, and all friends and customers of Mr Farley, to favor us with a continuance of their commands, and we gnarantee to give at all times the value in New Zealand in our lino 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 every direct steamer from London. Subscribers supplied at our Christchurch (prices Any Book out of stock will bo imme diately procured from our Christchurch establishment. . H. J. WOOD AND CO., STATIONERS’ HALL. All book debts to bo paid H. J. Wood and Co. ITHOS. F. FARLEY, ;



NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOR mllE NEW GOODS FOR THE i. WINTER SEASON ARE NOW OPENED OUT. The Stock is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And the wariety of Style and Patterns in Men’s, Youths’, and Boys’Clothing lea ves nothing to be desired. Thousands of Men’s and Boys” Suita, newest, styles. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of Now Zealand Tweeds. Every garment warranted shrunk Overcoats, Waterproof Coats and Leggings in groat variety Hats, compnVng every new stylo worn Children’s Jersey Suits, Children’s M<3Hr of-War Suita Gentlemen’s Hosiery, Scarves; Oxford Regatta and White Shirts Rugs, Portmanteaus, and Travelling Begs The' celebrated WERTHEIM BEWIN« MACHINE. Time Payments, j N.U, CLOTHING FACTORY, |Em Stbket,



NEWCASTLE ( A A COMPANY’S WE ARE NOW LAND and Okonom 400 TONS C( From tho above Comp The demand for this Co: and Sydney is so great tli



Hoad Office : Dunedin. Capital, £IOO,OOO. WE have much pleasure In appointing Messrs TUCKER & RESTjSLL LOCAL AGENTS for the above Company, W. A. WALTON, t 7 339 General Manager.



J. Ballantyne & Co. A holding an I MMENSE QLEARING gALE OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, On account of ALTERATION IN PARTNERSHIP. See Circular. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, CUKISTOIUJKCII, J 7 227



FOR COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis Asthma, Coryza, Influenza, Con sumption, &c. KAY’S COMPOUND OF LINSEED, Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, &0., wnh Chlorodyne. KAY’S COMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant, for Coughs, Colds, ana Chest Complaints. KAY’S COMPOUND, for Coughs, and Colds, is equally serviceable fo; Horses and Cattle. KAY’S TIG PILLS, a specific in Neuralgia, Face-ache, Con tains Qn'nine, Iron, &c. COAGULINE. —Cement for Broken A Hides, Sold Everywhere. Solo Makers :—KAY BROS., Stock port, England,