DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES Saturday, August 7 Mr •; i rv-a Bullock, at the Arcade— Dr..: ctv. etc Mr Harrison, at h!a Salerooms j Produce and Sundries meetings, amusements Etc Saturday, August 7 Toivn Hal!—Entertainment at 8 o’clock Monday, August 9 B -rou -li Council, at Borough Connell C:' l orfi at 7.30 Tuisdvy, August 10 St S; [lien’s Schoolroom—Conceat at 8 o’clock Friday, September 3 : ion County Council—At Council ■■ ’era. II a. m.

RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

Trains Arrive at Ashburton— From Christ chinch and the,North, at 10.15 a.m. (express), 4.35 p.m., and 7.10 p.m. From Timarn, 10.43 a.m. From Dunedin and South, 6.27 p.m. (express). From Mount Somers, 10.5 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

MAIL NOTICES.

flails close at the Ashburton Post Office follows: For Christchurch and North at 6 am (•. Ga. m., and 5 p.m., daily. for Chertsey Rakaia, &0., at 10,30 a.m m i a p.m. daily. Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, Jcii tream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, iud Geraldine, at 10 a.m. daily. For Temuka, at 10 a,m. and 4.30 p.m / daily. for Timaruand South, at 10 a. /n., and 430 p.m., daily. For Greenstreet, on Wednesdays and turdays, at 10.45 a. ns. For Wakanui, Elgin, Seaview, Seafield, n I Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and ••rardays, at 6.30 a.m. For dbant Somers, daily at 430 p.m Fjr Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Mon and Thursdays, at 430 p.m. . , .?• Ashton, Watorton and Longheads, 4.30 p.m. daily. For Flemmgton, on Mondays, Wednes days, and Fridays, at 430 p.m. For Newlands, pa Tuesdays and Fri at 10.30 a.m. Mails arrive at Ashburton Post 3 its co— From Christchurch and Rakaia at 10.15 .m., 435 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. From Chertsey, &o. at 10.15 s. and 35 jf.'m. daily. From Dunedin and intermediate places n.m. daily, roar femuka and Timara at 10.40 a. m i 1 39 p. m daily. From Greenstreet, Wednesdays and v <jturdays, at 10 i.m. from Mount Somers, dally at 10.8 <.ni. From Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Wed ccsdays and Saturdays, at 10.5 a.m. From Ashton, Waterton, and Long each at 10 a.m. daily. From Nowlands, on Tuesdays aid Fri ays, at 2.30 p.m. Aom Flemmgton on Tuesdays,'Thura a\ s. pnd Saturdays, at 10a.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. SATURDAY, AUGUST 7, 1880. Rocks Ahead.

The last hours of the present session, which are now approaching, promise to be signalised by a collision between the two chambers of the Legislature, there being already some important points of difference and others likely to crop up. The Local Bodies Loan Bill, the Municipal Corporations Bill and the Counties Bill, all threaten to be hung up on one and the same issue, viz, as to the proportion of voters required to carry any loan proposal. As the Bills left the House of Representatives it was provided that no proposal should be deemed carried unless 3-51I1S of the votes actually recotded were cast in its favor, but the Council has altered this and made it necessary to show an actual majority in number and value of all the possible votes; that is to say, an absolute majority of all persons and properties on the roll. Under this system all non-voters are, in effect, counted as voting in the negative, and it will be found, in most instances, absolutely impossible to carry any proposal for raising money to carry out public works under such circumstances. The alteration made

in the Local Bodies Loans Bill has al ready been the subject ot a conference, but no agreement could be arrived at as the representatives of the Council would not budge on it, and the Bill has consequently been laid aside, though it can even yet be revived if the Council will agree to forego its amend ment. Conferences will shortly take place with respect to the Municipal Corporations and Counties Bills, when, if the Council shows the same stubborness, these Bills must also be sacrificed and with them many days of the best legislative wotk done this session. We do not know how the Government propose to meet the difficulty, but it seems to us that rather than abandon the Bills I altogether it would be better to accept I the amendment for this year and bring ! in an Amendment Bill next session which could be fought ct touts outtance. Then there is trouble afoot in connec-

tion with the Gold Duty question, a Bill to abolish the duty having been passed by the House and thrown out by the Council. A new Bill, to gradu ally reduce the duty was passed and sent up, only to be laid aside by the Speaker. Thereupon the whole ques tion, has been raised as to the con stitutional right of the nominated Chamber to reject measures for reduc tion of taxation, thereby in effect imposing burdens upon the people. It has been shown in a very able speech by the veteran member for Duntroon, Mr Vincent Pyke, that the House of j Commons has frequently protested that the House of Lords has no such tight

and a Committee is now engaged in searching for precedents as a guide for any action to be taken in the matter.

But there is still more serious trouble than either of these matters looming up. It appears that at least one of the Railways for which appro priations are made in the Loan Bill, viz., the Helensville line, has not yet been specially authorised by Act and it is deemed probable that if this be ascertained to be the case it may lead to the amendment of the schedule of the Loan Bill in the Council by the elimination of this or any line not specially authorised by Act, and to the rejection of the Loan Bill altogether. As this would entirely upset the Treasurer’s scheme of finance there would be nothing for it but to prorogue for a day or two and then hold a special session to pass a new Loan Bill. Alto gether the situation promises to be an exceedingly interesting one and may lead to some very unlooked-for de velopments. I

Nominations for the Ashburton County I Hunt Club Steeplechases, to take on August 18, must be made to the Secretary, Mr S* Saunders, at the Commercial Hotel, by 9 o’clock this evening. The usual fortnightly meeting of the Ash burton Borough Council will be held at the Council Chambers on. Monday evening. The annual tea meeting and soiree in con nection with the Ashburton Presbyterian Church will be held at the Town Hall on Tuesday, August 17. This popular gathering promises to be of especial interest this year. The preparations are well forward, and the best local musical and oratorical talent are promised for the soiree. A meeting of the Ashburton Dramatic anc Musical Society was held in the upper rood of the Town Hall last evening. The f ollowini officers were elected for the current year Secretary, Mr J. A. Matheson; Treasurer I Mr H. E. Cookson: staue manager. Mr B

iur xjl• ij• uuukouu | iu&iiug6r) iur x>* Elston ; property-man, Mr R. Clark ; scenic managers, Messrs Wilkie and Cookson. The election of President, Vice-President, and musical director was deferred. A Committee was appointed to draft bylaws, and after the transaction of other routine business the members discussed an excellent supper pro vided by the lady members of the Society. At a meeting of the South Bakaia Cemetery Board held on Thursday some small accounts were passed for payment, and it was decided to sow down the portion of the reserve lately skim ploughed. Mr Allan kindly promised to provide seed. The credit balance at the Bank was stated to be £l2 3s. Mr F. B. Brine’s entertainment to have been held this evening has, in consequence of the inclement weather, been postponed till Wed nesday next. A meeting of the Committee of the Ash burton Kaoing Glubjwill be held in the Club’s room this evening.

The Timaru Harbour Board has been served with legal notice by the owners of the ship Lyttelton and the shippers of the cargo that proceedings will be taken to recover the value of the ship and cargo. A rumour of this action was spoken of some time before the legal notice was served on the Board says the Times, and the aoting-Chairman (Mr Moody) retained the services of Sir R. Stout, so as to be prepared for all eventualities. ■ The rulej/tw was yesterday made absolute by Mr Justice Williams in the divorce case Wakefield v Wakefield and another. A trolly loaded with timber, in which a man named Henry Lewis was sitting, was pre cipitated into the sea at the Otago Heads. Lewis (received such severe injuries that his recovery is doubtful. It is stated that the Directors of the Waimea Plains railway are not likely to sell the railway on the terms as altered by Parlia ment. Mr W. K. Bishop, the New Zealand delegate to attend the Qrand Lodge session of Druids in Melbourne, on September 2nd, left Welling ton by the Rotomahana yesterday afternoon.

The question of abolishing the Lcck Hospital is again before the Auckland City Council. A motion for its abolition lapsed. A motion for a poll of the ratepayers was then submitted. An amendment was then moved that the Contagious Diseases Act be amended by making it applicable to males as well as females, and that patients should pay their maintenance. After a lengthy discus sion the decision was adjourned. A sudden change of weather occurred early this morning when a cold rain from the south west set in, and"continued all day. In the hills distriotlthe weather has been very severe, and this morning the ground was covered with snow for a distance of 12 miles from the ranges, A miner Jnamad Patrick Egan|;has been killed at Skippers. No evidence is forthcoming to account for the death of JohnJHanoock.jwhose body was found in Lake Wakatipu, Judgment injthejcase of Ames v Pharazyn, in which Mr C. J. Pharazyn was fined. £IOO and costs for having illegally voted at the election of a member for Thorndon, was delivered in Chambers at Wellington yesterday morning |by the Chief Justice. His Honor upheld Mr [Pharazyn’s appeal, and quashed the conviction Jof the Resident Magistrate. Costs were given against the plaintiff. Druid anniversary August 25th. Dramatic flntnrfainmftnf:—fnr a Widnw /ArJwf \

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

Napier, August 6. An unusually high tide and heavy sea here last night damaged several chains of the sea wall of the Marine Parade, and destroyed thirteen chains of walls. The estimated damage is £llOO. '• The now Gaiety Theatre was opened last night with the Garrison Ball. One hundred and fifty couples were present. The new Theatre will seat 700. A meeting of the Hawke’s B»y Jockey Oiub deeded to Increase stakes for en suing year from £SOOO to £5560 The autumn meeting will be a three day’s meeting instead of one day, when the Burke Memorial Handicap, of £2OO, six furlongs, will be run. All hack and hack hurdle races have been abolished, and re’ling races substituted.

THE HOME CRISIS.

[reuter's telegrams—copyright] London, August 5. Parliament met to-day for the elec tion of Speaker, when Sir Arthur \V. Peel was again chosen to that office. It has transpired that a meeting of the supporters of Lord Hartington was held yesterday at Devonshire House, Piccadilly. Lord Hartington spoke, deprecating hostility on the part of Unionists towards Mr Gladstone and his followers. The Liberals, he added, would remain united on all questions 1 except the Irish question. Mr Cham : berlain and other Union leaders ex pressed their approval of the remarks of Lord Hartington. London, August 5. Mr Parnell addressed a meeting in Dublin last night. In the course of his speech he. said Mr Gladstone’s Home Rule Bill was the only measure that would be acceptable to the Irish people. He demands that rents of land in Ireland should be greatly re duced.

ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION.

The Turkish Vizier Attacked. [rEDTEB’s T ELKO RAMS —COPYRIGHT.] Constantinople, August 4. A determined attempt was made to day by a Native Mahometan on the life of Kiamel Pasha, Grand Vizier. The assailant fired five shots, but none took effect, and Kiamel was unhurt. The would-be-assassin was promptly arrested. He complains that he has been treated unjustly by the Grand Vizier, and this led to the assault.

ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL

♦ The following is the conclusion of our report of the proceedings in the Council yesterday ; POISONED CRAIN. A letter was read from the Score* tary of the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association, suggesting that in future poisoned grain should b< pUoad in troughs In the plantations throughout the county, instead of being scattered broadcast as at oreaont. The Clerk read a list of about forty applicants for poisoned grain. After some discussion of a conversa tional nature, it w>s resolved, on the motion of Mr Wright, to procure an additional £IOO worth of poisoned grain,

UUMtUUUUI MAUV lU/IWII ui puiovuuu and that the grain be prepared under the supervision of an officer of the Connell. With regard to ths Agricultural and Pastoral Society’s suggestion, it was resolved to lay poisoned grain In the Council’s plantations, bat it was not thought necessary to procure troughs. THOROUGHFARE, A letter was read from Mr J. 0. Bell, stating that the new bridge was unsafe during frosty weather for horse traffic during a part of the day, and requesting that permission might be given te cross the river by the old ford. The request was granted. RIVER ENCROACHMENT. A petition was received from a number of ratepayers in the vicinity of the woolien factory, pointing out that great damage was being dene by the encroachment of the river opposite Mr Williamson’s corner, Alford Forest Road, to below the Woollen Factory, which would probably seriously affect both public and private interests. As the petitioners were not aware of the Council having spent in this portion of the district any of the funds raised, they fel justified in asking the Council to con sider the question and tske„such steps as

might avert the danger. A deputation, consisting of Messrs H. Fiiedlandsr, D. Williamson, and 0. 0. Fooks, waited on the Council with reference to the same matter, and urged It upon the immediate consideration of the Council. Mr Wright pointed out that the money originally raised for protective works in that locality had been expended, and if It were contemplated to do anything more it would be necessary to raise a fresh loan, Mr Frledlander said the work would be very inexpensive, and it would be a pity to let the planting season slip by without undertaking planting for protection. Mr W.lliamson said the locality in question was part of the Forks river dis trict, and had paid special rates, but had never participated in work which had been done in other parts of the dis trict. After some further discussion, Mr Wright suggested to the deputation that if the Connell advanced £IOO or £l5O for tbs work and debited it to the district, It

Ight meet the case. The deputation then withdrew. The Council considered the matter at some length It was oilimateiy resolved that the Engineer report as to the imminence of. the danger and the cost of the necessary works. WATER COURSES. Messrs M. Wilson and Wright waited ,on the Council and asked its dec sion with reference to a water course which Mr Wilson alleged existed on Mr Wright’s property. The Engineer was instructed to report upon the matter. WAKANUI PROTECTIVE WORKS. Mr S Wright waited on the Council, and asked for a remission of rates for protective purposes on account of work which he had done at the protective works. The matter was referred to the En gineer. WATER RATES A remission of water rates to Mr T. Bulger, Ashburton Forks, was granted, as the race wm solely for the benefit of landholders lower down. a coJirn'isT. A letter v>s received from Mr John Brown, Beach road, stating that the water taken from the river for the Wakanui Mill was damaging his section. Mr Leadley stated that the lessee of the Mill was willing to make arrangements to afford relief. The letter was received. CEMETERIES. A letter was received from the Govern ment, stiting that an application had been received for ths appointment of a trustee for the W a terton Cemetery. The Government desired, as far as possible, to place all cemeteries under the control of local bodies, and asked if the Ash burton County Council would be willing to accept a delegation of power to appoint trustees under “ The Cemeteries Act 1885 "

The Council expressed its willingness to accept the delegation of power to ap point trustees. REPAIRS A letter was received from the Wakannl Road Board, drawing the Council’s atten tion to the bad slate o f the water race on the Boundary road and to the cutting at the lower end of Wilson’s road. A memo from Mr Baxter on the subject was read, a copy of which it was decided to,forward to the Wakanui Road Board. FLOOD WATER.

Correspondence was read with regard to flood water at Lyndhurst. It was resolved that a committee, con sisting of Messrs Wright, Jackson and Coster, be appointed to view the locality and report to the Council at next ' meeting. ratepayers’ roil. Mr D. Kellahan’s name was inserted on the roll for certain sections in the Rangi tatata road district.

PROPOSED NEW RO.VD DISTRICT. Mr Wright brought up the question of the petition of ratepayers In the Mayfield district for a new road district. He said the Committee which had dealt with the matter had no power to take the action they had in altering the boundaries of the proposed district, and referring the petition back. He quoted the opinion of the Council’s solicitor in support of his view, and contended that the petition

would have to be dealt with as it orlgluallj s’ood. The Chairman said it would be necessary to rescind the motion passed at the last meeting of the Council before any fresh steps could be taken. Mr Coster stated that the coarse for the petitioners to adopt would be that provided by the Act, viz., bringing the matter before the Governor. Mr Wright said the Council was taking up a very unfair position. It had made an error ; and it now refused to rectify it. The Chairman again pointed out that it would be necessary to rescind the previous motion on the subject before proceeding further; Mr Wright moved—" That the resolu tion of the Council approving of the report re Mayfield road district be res cinded."

No seconder was forthcoming, and thitf motion lapsed. Mr Wright said there was now no other resource for the petitioners than to bring the matter before the Governor. (At this stage Mr Wright left the Council Chamber.) TENDERS. The following tenders were accepted ; Wakanul Homestead Road, N. Fitzgerald, £lO ; outfall drain, N; Fitzgerald, £BO ; drain on Christie’s Road, Bennett and Co. T , £l3 Bs. FERRY HOUSE, BANOITATA.' It was resolved that the Ferry House, Raugitata, be sold to the best advantage, :

BLACK MOUNTAIN TRACK. The Engineer was empowered to pro ceed with work on the Black Mountain track, if necessary. The Council than adjourned until Fri day, September 3. SPECIAL MEETING. A special meeting of the Council was then held. RATE. It was resolved that a rate of three eighths of a penny in the £ be struck, to be payable In one sum on the Ist of September. Messrs McLean, Harper, Leadley, and Walker were appointed to sign the rate book. The Connell then adjourned;

POLITICAL NEWS.

[from our own corb.esbondbnt.l Wellington, August 6. Beyond the answering of questions, there was nothing done this afternoon except the consideration In Committee of the Government Insurance Bill; This will be resnmed at 7.30 p:m., after which the Waimea Plains Purchase discussion will be resnmed. It is hoped to finish this and the Rabbit Aet aud Sheep Act Amendment Bills to-night. This will leave seven or eight Government Bills to be disposed of next week, besides the Public Works Estimates. It is expected that the prorogation will take place on Monday week. Sir R. Stoat Is recovering, and will likely be able to resume his duties on Monday.

HAMPSTEAD SCHOOL COMMUTEE.

* The ordinary monthly meeting of the Hampstead School Committee was held at j the Schoolroom, Hampstead, last evening: Present—Messrs F. T: Mayo (chairman) J. Hunt, G. Lamb, G. W. Andrews, and P; Fawcett. CORRESPONDENCE. Letters were read—(l) From the Board of Education, stating that the Board had decided to pat up a curtain across the large room for the purpose of dividing the classes, and to defer for a while the question of making additions to the school in order to ascertain whether the average attendance keeps up. (2) From the same, with reference to a new departure la the appointment cf teachers, whereby the Board should advertise for applicants for a vacant position and forward the eligible ones to the Committee for final selection. The Committee was of opinion that the change was a most desirable one. (3) From the same, instructing the Com mittee to advertise for an assistant mistress in place of Miss Fawcett, (A) From the same, stating that it had appointed Mi«s Fawcett head mistress at the school.’ (-3) From MrF.' Johnstone, declining a seat on the Committee. PAYMENTS. The ordinary monthly accounts were passed for payment. TENDERS.' The tender of Mr T, Andrews was accepted for concrete work. master’s hfport The Master’s report was read. It stated that the number on the roll at the beginning of the month was 235 ; at the end of the month, 234; working average, 159. The Chairman pointed out that al though there had been a change in the staff, it had not affected the attendance. accommodation; After a long discussion, it was resolved to again wr'te to the Board of Education pointing out the argent need there existed of increased accommodation at the echoo'. PLAYGROUND The Chairman and Mr Andrews were appointed a committee to report upon the state of the playground* The Committee then adjourned;

CORN EXCHANGE.

♦ The following is the Corn Exchange report for the week ending Friday, Cth August. Wheat. —The absence of deliveries from the country districts is making holders of prime milling hem in their demands, but buyers are not prepared at present to advance on terms ruling last week? business has consequently been sluggish. Australian orders are becoming limited. California now being more generally looked to for supplies. Tasmania also is debarred from giving heavy orders on account cf our high prices. Prime Tuscan is quiet at 4i 3i (seed lots, however, com* maud 4s 61) Pearl haa a better local miller’s demuad at 4s 2d to 4s 3d, and Hunter’s at 4i to 4s Id. Second quality, mlillpg, ranges from 3s 91 to 3s lid. Chick wheat continues scarce at 3s 7d to

3j 91, Oats have but few sales to note. Prime milling are not held largely, and are quoted at 2a 6d. Short feed move off slowly at 2a 4d to 2s 4jd. Danish and Tartar feed varying iu value from 2s Id to 2sßd. Duns are scarce at 2a 4s to 2s sd. Buley, with the exception of feeding parcels, is totally neglected. Maltster’s find malt bang heavy on their hands, consequently are not induced to add to their stocks of barley. Prime malting is nominally 3i to 3) 3d. Second quality 2a 8)to 2i lid. Feeding, 2s 41 to 2 1 6d. Cocksfoot has still an active en quiry, and any decent farmer’s parcel quickly finds a porchaeer at 4s to 4s 61 Machine dressed is firmly held for 5a 61. Cocksfoot, heavy bright samples, are worth j 41 to 4|d ; light seed, 3JI to 3|l. Potatoes have an easier tendency. Out side markets are still unfavorable for heavy shipments, and growers show more inc'ination to quit ; we quote 50s to 52s 6d at country stations. i Dairy Produce—Unfavorable reports ] from Sydney have occasioned an easier I feeling In batter, which is nominally ' quoted at lOd. Cheese has a trade market \ at from 5d to 6£d, according to aiza and quality, « ] The above prices (potatoes excepted) are for deliveries f, o. b. t i

KIMBERLEY.

Diggers pouring in. [REUTER’S TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT.] Sydney, August 6. Two steamers sailed to-day, taking 400 diggers bound for Kimberley.

SAN FRANCISCO MAIL.

Contract Ratified. [REUTERS TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT ] Sydney, August 6. The contract between the Govern ments of New South Wales and New Zealand and the U.S.S, Co. for the conveyance of mails to ’Frisco has been ratified by the Legislative Assembly.

THE MARKETS.

* [redter’s telegrams—copyright ] SYDNEY, August 2 New Zealand'wheat is id per bushel lower (4s 2d) ; New Zealand oats, as fid per bushel (a decline of id) maize, per sfilbs, 3s 4d. Sugar is unchanged. Adelaide, August 6 Wheat, 5s idjto 5s 3d per bushel; Adelaide town flour, £ll to £n ios; J town and country brands, £io 10s to | £ l9 J S S - ;

PARLIAMENTARY

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Friday, August 6 The Oonncil met at 2.30 p.m. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS The report of the Committee ap* pointed to draw op reaaons why the Council disagreed with the amendments in the Harbor Board Amendment Bill was agreed to. The Public Bodies Leaseholders BUI was committed.

EVENING SITTING. The CouncU In Committee on the Public Bodies Leaseholds Bill resumed at 7 30. The Bill was reported with amend ments. Mr Beynolds moved the second reading of the Government Loans to local Bodies Bill (No, 2). Mr Holmes considered that the Oonncil * would.be wanting in its dnty if clause 87, dealing with the appropriation of funds by Treasurer, was agreed to. He should, when the Bill was la Committee, move —“ That the clause, so far as It related' to the appropriation of funds derived from the Post Office revenues, be ex punged.” Mr Reynolds moved—" That the BQI be committed without delay,” but after discussion withdrew his motion, and the Bill was ordered to be committed on Monday next.

The North Island Trunk Railway Zimin Appropriation Bill was committed and reported with amendments, read a third time and passed. The Beer Duty Bill was committed and progress reported, leave being given to ait again. The Civil Service Reform Bill and tfaa Deceased Persons’ Estates Duties Bill were read a third time and passed. The Mining Bill was farther considered in Committee. Progress was reported, leave being given to sit again.. The Registration of Deeds Bill was reid a second time. The Council at 9 50 adjourned to Mon* day next

HOUSE OF BKPRESBSTATiVBS. Fbidat, August 6, The House met at 2.30 p.m. QUESTIONS. Mr Iveaa asked the Minister of Jqatiec if be will cause the statutes passed during each aeaiou to be supplied to the various libraries in the colony. Mr Tole said that all libraries that . were supplied with statutes last year would be supplied this year also. Mr Hamlin asked the Defence Minister whether in tho new volunteer regulations' he will do away with the necessity for volunteers going through class fir'ng to qualify them for captation, and that bi. hen thereof he will direct that every member of a Volunteer corps shall fire forty rounds of ball cartridge sa target practice ; such bail praot'ce to be under the supervision of a commissioned or non* commissioned officer, and a return of such shooting to be forwarded to the Defence Office on 31st December in each year. Mr Baliance said he was not of opinion that class firing should be abolished. Government proposed to draw up volunteer regulations, and invite suggestions from different corps in reference to them. Mr Dargaville asked the Postmaster General if he will take sach steps as may be necessary to enable members of the House of Representatives, during the session, to send delayed telegrams to their constituents on public matters, at say double the price charged for Press mas* sages. Sit J. Vogel said he would consider before next session the lowest rate at which those messages could be sent. Other questions were asked and answered, THE CONDUCT OF BUSINESS. Sir J. Vogel moved—" That the House, at its rising, adjourned till half-past two on Monday.” He waa aware that many <««i bars desired to meet on Saturday, but he wished to say that, although the Govern ment had no objection to that, they .had other bnainese 1 1 attend to as well as the business of the House. - Major Atkinson wonld gladly support that proposition. He raid he hoped Government would not keep sitting till snch la*e hour* in order shorten the session by a day or two. It was utterly impossible#to perform the business in a proper tulem members had the requisite amount of rest. Mr Macandrew fully agreed with M*jor Atkinson’s remark*, but be would suggest that half-put ten a m. on Monday should be substituted for half-past two. The motion for adjournment till past two on Monday was then carried, notice. Mr O’Connor gave notice that on going Into Committee of Supply he wonld move

the adoption of the report of the lative Expenditure Committee. GOVERNMENT INSURANCE BIEX. The Government Insurance Bill wm further considered in Committee. A long discussion then ensued on clause 7 which provides that on the commencement of this Act all nel *mj. pers rial property of the Assocu tloa shall vest in the Quean, and the rights, etc., of Association shall be vested In the Commissioner. Sir J. Vogel proposed to add to the clausa a nawjproviao that money should be voted by‘the House for all sitey and buildings in future, but withdrew it after some discussion in order to Introduce It as a new clause. Clause 7 was then pasted slightly amended. On danse 8 being reached providing that officers of the Association shall ha in the Civil Service. Mr Montgomery said he had not moved for appointment be haviour of a statutory officer, because he found that the feeling of faon members, whose opinion he rained very highly, was against it. Xu danse 11, moneys may be lent to policy holders and on mortgage. Sir J. Vogel moved an amendment that no one ioan on mortgage nrrond £4OOO.

After a lengthy discussion. Mr Scobie Mackenzie moved that the amount be £IO,OOO. Sir J. Vogel’s proposal for £4003 nt negatived by 32 to 30. Mr Mackenzie’s amendment was then put and lost by 32 to 29. Sir J Vogel then moved that £BOOO be Inserted, which was carded on the voices. Mr Oonolly moved an addition to the clausa to the effect that not more than £SOOO should be lent on mortgage to any one person or Company. Carried on the voices. Colonel Trimble moved to strike out the provision that applications to borrow loans not exceeding £BOO shall have priority over applications for larger soma. A discussion ensued, which was inter rupted by the 5 30 adjournment, *

EVENING SITTING The House resumed at 7SO p.m. fat Committee on the Government Insurance Bill. Mr Scobie McKenzie moved an amend ment to insert before the provision that loans under £SOO should have priority the words “as far as may be consistent with the interests of the Department," the words in the clause being “so far as practicable.” Mr Bolleston moved that instead of the words **as far aa practicable" .the words “other things being equal” be In serted, which was circled on the voices. Mr McKenzie withdrew bis jnent.

THE ASHBPKTON uUAKUIAN, SATURDAY, AUGUST 7, 1886



’ THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. ] From and after the 30th June, 1886, the terms of Subscription to this journal will be as follows, viz.:— IF PAID IN ADVANCE I Per Quarter.. 6s 6d, by post, 9s 6d „ Half-year 12s 6d, by post, 18a 6d „ Year .. 2ts Od by post, 37s Od IF BOOKED ; Per Quarter.. 7s 6d, by post, 10s 9d ~ Half-year 15s Od, by post, 21s 6d ~ Year .. 30s Od, by post, 43s Od N. B. The above in so far as regards bub cbiptions paid in advance will not affect old • üb-c ribers, with whom pbeviouslt existing arrangements wild be maintained. PTKBENT sUB-CRIBERS MAY H! NEW THIIR SUBSCRIPTIONS AT THE OLD R4TES, Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices, if paid fo the time of insertion, 2a 6d each /stam may be sent as payment); if boeked, each. Announcements of Births, Deaths and Marriages sent for publication from the country require to be verified by the signa of the person sending the notice.



p a h i, a y e a a a d TETANTED—A Good General Servant, »» who can milk. Apply, after 3 pm., to Mbs Steward, Trevorton House. 7 374 ANTED Known—Hayes and Co. will commence their Great Gift Sale To morrow (Saturday) The greatest sensation of the day. Look out for the lucky glass jar of peas in their window next the Arcade. WANTED CASH.—White Sugar, 2*d ; j White Crystal, 3d ; Sperm Candles, 5d ; Lingfish, 4d ; best Lobsters, 6d ; Plaid Vestas, 5d per doz. ; Tea, Is per lb; Sago, 2£d; Tapioca, 2id; Cutting Salmon, 8d ; Venus Nailrod, 5s 6d ; Groats, 9d. J. McGregor, Tancred Street. WANTED Known -That Gates and Son, Burnett 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 cost. 5 22 d I, d n n h 5 rf it 5 d IS WANTED KNOWN—Long looked for come at last. T. Honlt, having commenced bacon caring, 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. Hom/r. 7 217 WANTED KNOWN—Where can the most Drapery be bought for your money I —At H. G Skgbrs, el ford House. Two shillings worth of handsome presents given for every 10s spent. Fresh presents in. See window. Ladies’ own dress materials mode up ; style and lit guaranteed. WANTED Known—The Gospel will be preached every Lord’s Day evening in the Arcade Chambers at 6.30 p.m. (d.v.) Free for aIL No collection. 5 697 Special Advertisements, i mOWLE’S PENNYROYAL AND 5 X STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities,; and j relieve the distressing symptoms so pre valent with the sex. Boxes la lid and Is 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine * Vendors. Prepared only by The Lincoln . and Midland Counties Drug Go., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of Imitations. . TV/TBSSBa WHITE, SMITHSON, an ■ It*. RAYMOND, of Timaru, Solicitors notify that their Mr J. W. WHITE will attend THE ASHBURTON COURTS, and may be I consulted after the arrival of the South j Express on Mondays and Thursdays. In case Mr White should be prevented from being * present, one of the firm will.attend. MONEY TO LEND upon approved ’ securities. Temporary offices at Qn'dl’s Hotel



SERVANTS WANTED. Q' EVEN GENERAL SERVANTS an (dO ouo COOK for Ashburton an suburbs. Also, one COOK and on GENERAL SERVANT for the countrj Apply to Mrs RandalTa Regiatr; 0 dice. A. W. RANDELL, FRUITERER, &c., Town Hall, Ashburton. JgLACK, BEATTIE & COMPANY Criterion House, 201, 2C3, 205, High street, CHRISTCHURCH. Ve have the pleasure to advise out Customers and the residents generally thi; Ashburton District that we have ijv. received very large Shipments of NEWEST DRAPERY GOODS She Present Season. The advantages tvh'cb we possess in being able to buy in J;v 15eat Eritia'h Markets, and the ih'fnugh experience of ear bnyer, enables us to supply all Goods under OCR CASH SYSTEM of business AT LOWEST P”IQ ES. Wo oudeavour tcglve ou* Customers bes: /alue procar b l e , whatever Prices they msy wish to purchase Goods at, and our Sl'.ck >8 80 LARGE AND WELL-ASSORTED \ba; the moat varied wants can be sup plied. We append a list of our Depart jiejite, in eaah of which an immense Vail-.ty of most Novel and Fashionable will be found DRESS DEPARTMENT HOSIERY DEPARTMENT MANTLE DEPARTMENT DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT MILLINERY DEPARTMENT DEeSS DEPARTMENT HOSIERY DEPARTMENT MANTLE DERARTMENT I) \[ LS3MAKIN gTdEPARTMENT MILLINERY DEPARTMENT CLOTHING DEPARTMENT U S'DEECLOTHING DEPARTMENT TAILORING DEPARTMENT HOUSEHODLPJRNI3HING g Manufacture from various Mil’s Including MARKETS, FLANNELS & TWEEDS OF AS lI BL ETON MANUFACTURE. Cash System ahb Cash Prices, BLACK, BEATTIE & CO. GENERAL DRAPERY WARE HOUSE TAILORS, H SMAKER utn MILLINERS



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



Trees Trees Trees rjIHE undersigned has FOR SALE all J. kinds of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, Pinos Insignia, Anstriaca, Maritima, and Macrocarpa, by. tens of thousands; other . kinds in proportion. All kinds of cabbage plants, etc, on sale. All orders by post or otherwise shall receive my best attention. N.B,—Gentlemen’s Gardens tastefully laid out. All kinds of planting done by contract, JAMES PORTER, CLIFTON NURSERY, 475 Allentun, Ashburton, j



CANTERBURY MULLS, ASHBURTON. I WILL BB a BUYER, a* UPWARDS OF 300,000 Bushels MILLING WHEAT THIS SEASON. Also some Large Line* of OATS AND OTHER PRODUCE. CORNSACKS, Full Size and Weight, at 5a 6d per dozen, C. W. TURNER. 3 40 H. BROWN HATE FOR. SALE-. PRIME SEED WHEAT, OAT?, and BARLEY Some of tba, above Jots have been grown in tjiq Timara district. PIG FEED FOR SAW j In any quantity. Just Landed- All kinds of CLOVER SEE! )S, choice i quality. j RYEGRASS and COOKS' FOOT for I bale. | 3IX» FRIEDLANDB’ R BROS, j



Victoria House, E-OE GANISATION OF BUSINESS. reducing sroa 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. ZZT DIMANT AND COE, GENERAL DRAPER 55 , CLOTHIERS, &c., East and Tancred streets, Ashburton. w Victorian Steam Carriage Works. J. E. STEEJL & 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 i-class article at prices to suit the times. Every 6. Option of Carriages and Traps made, Painted and Repaired. Spring Traps from £2O. Whltecbapels from £25. Baggies from £3O. P.S.—Special attention paid to Repainting and Retrlmming. VICTORIAN STEAM IRON WORKS AND [GENERAL SHOEING FORGE. J, R. S. & SON, while thanking the public for tbelr 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 Turning, Boring and the Repairing of ail 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, 6a. Cl Wanted. I Special advertisements.



ROWN RON W O.R'I f ARMAGH STREET, Christchurch. Portable Ranges Burn Wood and Goal—ln Poor Sixes. I PAINTED CORRUGATED IRON j in Poor, Five, Six and Seven Ifeet Lengths. 40 per oeut, Oheapor than Galvanised Iron. 10 1988 Notice. I HAVE disposed ofmy 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 ISTATIONKR’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 New Zealand in our line of Business. An additional stock of Commercial Stationary, of superior quality, and latest new Books, to the value of £IOOO, will be speedily forwarded from our Christchurch depot.



The latest new Books and Magazine will be to hand by every direct steamer from London. Subscribers supplied at onr Christchurch prices Any Book out of stock will be imme diately procured from our Christchurch establishment. n. j. wood and CO,, f STATIONERS’ HALL. j ! All book debts to be paid to Q. J. ! Wood and 00. THOS. F. FARLEY.



I NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOR The new goods fob the WINTER SEASON NOW OPENED OUT. The Stock is T’ilK LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And the variety of Style and Patterns in Men’s, Youths’, and Boys’ Clothing leaves nothing to be desired. Thousands of Men’s and Boys' - Suits, newest styles. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of New Zealand Tweeds. Every garment warranted shrunk Overcoats, Waterproof Coats and Loggings in great variety Hats, comprising every new style worn Children’s Jersey Suits, Children’s Men of-War Suits Gentlemen’s Hosiery, Scarves; Oxford Regatta and White Shirts Rugs, Portmanteaus, and Travelling Bags The celebrated WERTHEIM SEWING MACHINE. Time Payments, j N.Z, CLOTHING FACTORY, East Stbelbt



PORT OF TIMARU, ARRIVALS— BELLS, barque, from Newcastle, with beat quality COAL. GLEANER, briganklue, from Anckland, with cargo of Kauri TIMBER. TUCKER AND RESTELL. 4th August, 1836. J 8407



ACCIDENT INSURANCE AS3OOIA TION OF NEW ZEALAND. Head Office : Dunedin. Capital, £IOO,OOO. WE have much pleasure In appointing Messrs TUCKER & RESTKLL LOCAL AGENTS for the above Company. W. A, WALTON, 339 General Manager. J. Ballantyne & Co. A holding an JMMENSE QLEARING gALE OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, On account of ALTERATION IN PARTNERSHIP. Sea Circular. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, CiißißTcnUKGir, J* 22'



Fob Conors, colds, bronchitis Asthma, Coryza, Influenza, Con sumption, &c. TZAY’S COMPOUND OF LINSEED, IV Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, &0., with Chlorodyne. KAY’S COMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant, for Coughs, Colds, and Cheat Complaints. RAY’S COMPOUND, for Coughs, and Colds, is equally serviceable for Horses and Cattle. KAY'S TIC PILLS, a specific in Neuralgia, Face-ache, &u. Con tains Quinine, Iron, &o. COAGULINE.— Cement for Broken A rticles. Sold Everywhere. Sole Makers :—KAY BROS., Stock port, England,