DAILY MEMORANDA.

MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS Etc. Tuesday, Juke 22 Orange Hall—Public meeting at 8 o’clock Thursday, June 24 Oddfellows’ Hall—Masonic Ball Monday, June 28 Borough Council, at Borough Connell Chambers at 7.30 Friday, July 2. Aattburton County Council—At Council Chambers, 11 a.m. Saturday, July 3. Wakanul Road Board—At Bead Board office

RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

Trains Arrive at Ashburton —From Christ ehurch and the North, at 10.15 a.m, (express). 4.3 .'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 Sl t"bains Leave Ashburton— For Christ church and North, at 7.10 a.m., 10.55 a.m., and 5.37 p.m. (express). For Dunedm and South, 10.25 a.m. (express). For Timaru, 4-45 p.m. For Mount Somers, 5.5 p.m

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

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MAIL NOTICES.

M»Ub close at the Ashburton Post Office follows J — _ _ ~ . - For Christchurch and North at 6 a.m 10.30 a.m., and 5 p.m., daily. For Chertseyßakaia, &c., at 10.30 a.m and 5 p« iUt daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, and Geraldine, at 10 a.m. daily. For Temuka, at 10 a.m. and 4.30 p.m jrio r Tima-’n and South, at 10 a./n., and 4.30 p.m., daily. , For Greenstreet, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10.45 a- m. For Wakanui, Elgin, Seavxew, beaheld, nd Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and ■Saturdays, at (5.30 a.m. For Mount Somers, daily at 4.30 p.m For Mayfield r.nd Ruapuna, on Mon days and Thursdays, at 4.30 p.m. For Ashton, Waterton and Longbeaon, 4.30 p.m. daily. For Flemington, on Mondays, Wednes iays, and Fridays, at 4.30 p. m. For Newlands, on Tuesdays and irl at 10.30 a.m.

Malls arrive at the. Ashburton Post fhrom Christchurch and Rakaia at 10.15 .m., 4.35 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. From Chertsey, Ac. at 10.15 r, ana 4.36 p.m. daily. „ , . From Dunedin an I intermediate places daily. oFroui Temuka an 1 Timaru at 10.40 a.m no 5.30 p.m daily. , , , From Greenstreet, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 30 a.m. ... From Mount Somers, daily at 10.0

From Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Wed oesdays and Saturdays, at 10.5 a.m. From Ashton, Waterton, and Long each at 10 a.m. daily. - , From Newlands, on Tuesdays and F n days, at 2.30 p.m. From Flemington on Tuesdays, Thun, days, and Saturdays, at 10a.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas Et Prevalebit. MONDAY, JUNE 12. 1886. The Jubilee Year.

Yesterday Her Majesty the Queen entered upon the Jubilee year of her reign, and she has already received, even from this distant part of her realm, indications of the respect and reverence in which she is held by the people of her vast dominions. Forty nine years have elapsed since Queen Victoria was placed at the head of a democratic democracy, and the grace, wisdom, and discretion with which she has filled that difficult position have far surpassed the most sanguine hopes of the chivalrous statesmen who wel corned her to the throne in 1837. Space will not permit us to even men tion the great social and political changes which have taken place during her beneficent reign, but the ready tact and dignity with which she has ascommodated herself and her Court to the force of public opinion, her regal, social, and domestic virtues have endeared her to a whole nation, and we feel that we are only echoing the unanimous wish of the people of this colony in expressing a hope that she may be long spared to enjoy the affection and esteem of her subjects.

The Wellington R.M. appears to philoso phically regard the misfortunes of others. A man was recently brought before him charged with deserting from H.M.S. Nelson but it was shown that it was a case of mis taken identity. The unfortunate individual hftd been looked up the previous night, but the Magistrate remarked that he did not suppose the man should complain, as the police charged nothing for the night’s board and lodgings.

A special general meeting of members of the Ashburton County Hunt Club was held at the Commercial Hotel on Saturday evening. There was a very large attendance and Mr Matthew|Stitt, the Master, occupied the chair. It was resolved to bold the annual stepleobases in connection with the Club on Wednesday August 19, and the following officers were appointed ; Patron Hon. J. McLean ; President Mr E. Q. Wright; Vice Presidents Messrs John Grigg, C. G. Hawdon, Drs Leahy and Ross; Judge Mr Matthew Stitt; Stewards, Messrs Upton, Gsigg, Rutherford, Reid, Denshire, C,, C. Fooks, MoOwen, A. Meriwether, Bowyer and Dr Leahy; starter, Dr Leahy; Clerk of the scales, Mr Davis; Clerk of the course, Mr G. F. Scott; Handioappers, Messrs Cotton, S itt, and Upton. The following programme of races was adopted : —Hurdle Race, of 15 sovs, 2 miles -, Hunt Club Steeplechase (trophy or cash) of 30 sovs; about 3 miles; Selling Hack Race, of 15 sovs, Jof a mile; Maiden Steeplechase, of 15 sovs, 2 miles ; Hunters Flat Race Handicap of 15 sovs, 2 miles; Con solation Handicap Steeplechase, of 10 sovs, 1J miles. Nominations, August 7th; weights, August 12 ; acceptances, August 17. It was resolved that the term “amatuer rider” should mean any person who has never ridden for hire and who is a member of a recognised Hunt Club. After the transaction of a large amount of routine business the meeting separated.

It is with very deep regret we have t 0 announce the death o! Mr Robert Wilkin, a

gentlemen who has been justly described by | i an es-Premier of this colony as " one of the j best colonists and most worthy men Canter- , bury has numbered among her settlers.” Mr Wilkin was born at Tin wald Downs, Dumfries Scotland, on January 20,1820, and in 1839 landed in Melbourne. In 1858 be came to New Zealand, and has since been closely connected with the agricultural, pastoral, and mercantile pursuits of this provincial district. It is almost superfluous to write anything in commendation of Mr Wilkin’s career, but we may borrow the words employed by Sir J. Hall at a banquet given in Christchurch to the now deceased gentleman, and ask “what public institution was there to which Mr Wilkin was not willing to lend a helping hand; what movement did not receive his cheerful aid; who more willing to disregard trouble and give the benefit of his mature experience i to any difficulty requiring wise consideration? There was no man more referred to than Mr , Wilkin, none whose opinion was more es teemed in deciding what was right between man and man.” Mr Wilkin expired at bis residence, Fendalton, yesterday. ’ A special meeting of tbs County Council, to consider the Irrigation Committee’s report, will bo held to-morrow.

A public meeting, to consider-the advis ableness of dissolving the Tinwald Town ( District, will be held at ths Temperance Hall, 1 Tinwald, this evening. 1 Bln ourjnotioe of the very enjoyable “ ingle side ” meeting held by the Caledonian Society on Friday evening we unintentionally omitted mention of two of the really finest items of the evening—viz., the seauntreus dances in Highland costume by Mr J. W. Mcßae, mine host of the Central, and his son James. The dancers’ steps were most featly performed, and elicited the applause Mr Mcßae’s dancing always secures. One of the most interesting items in the evening ing was the sohottisohe performed by “ Wee Ehodie,” and Miss Eva Culverwell, and the two eight-year-old partners were much admired. The Bev T. W. Newbold, preaching at the Wesleyan Church last evening from the text “ Prepared to meet they |Qod, Oh I Israel, ” delivered a very eloquent and interesting sermon which had especial reference to the recent volcanic eruptions and loss of life in North Island. The outward mail from Christchurch which was despatched to Auckland on Saturday even ing by the s.s. Mawea was the largest ever sent from Lyttelton. It consisted of 105 bags > containing 159 registered letters, 0181 ordi nary letters, 470 books, and 25,210 news papers. The entire mail weighed 03511 b. Yesterday special services were held in St Stephen’s Church in connection with the anniversary of Her Majesty the Queen’s accession to the throne. The form of prayer prescribed for June 20 was used, and at both morning and evening services the National Anthem was sung. On the latter occasion (he Bev E. B. Otway in his sermon took oooasion |to make special reference to the advantages and blessings which have fallen to mankind during the illustrious reign of Her Majesty, At a large meeting of farmers and others interested in the suppression of the small birds nuisance, held in Christchurch on Saturday, it was resolved that poisoning is the most effectual method of dealing with the difficulty, and a Committee was appointed to forward this mode of destruction. Before leaving lor Christchurch, Miss Harband,|late M head Mistress of the Borough school, was the ’recipient of a handsomely bound copy of Longfellow’s poems, as a memento of her connection with the Ashbur ton Weslyan Sunday School, where she has been a useful and’acoeptable teacher. At the Wesleyan Church yesterday the organist (Miss Murray) played the National Anthem ” at the close of the service, in - | of the anniversary of Her

Majesty’s accession. Professor Hutton has left Christchurch for the Rotorua district, whore he will make geological examination of the disturbed dis trict.

The Maoris up the Wanganui river purchase liquor in the town, and take it with them to the pahs, where it is retails 1 at Is per glass or 12s ajbottle. A ourious affect of the Tarawera eruptions manifested itself at Napier where the water in several artesian wells became quite hot, and in some oases was so much so as to be un • drinkable.

The ship “ Loch Awe ” now in Lyttelton is discharging a quantity of new machinery for the Ashburton Woollen Factory, and the Tongariro, now on passage, is bringing addi tional plant for the same industry. The management of the Factory appear determined to leave no atone unturned in its efforts to make the un dertaking a success, and it is gratifying to learn that these efforts continue to receive liberal recognition.

A meeting of the Committee of the Ashburton Electors ProteotiouAßSoeiatioD was held at the “ Press ” office on Saturday evening. There was a good attendance, and Mr W. Roberts presided, A number of accounts were passed for payment. The Secretary read copies of letters addressed to the members for Ashbur ton and Wakanui, as directed at a previous meeting. The letters covered the following resolutions adopted by the Committee (1) That this Association is of opinion that the electoral rolls of the colony should be can celled triennially, and fresh applications made by persons claiming the franchise for enrol ment. (2) That it be a recommendation to the local members of Parliament that claims to vote should not be received within one month of an election. (3) That the member for Ashburton bo informed that there being no roll of his district available to the public at present this Association cannot examine it, and would recommend that the rolls be handed over to the public official with more time a his disposal for the work. The following correspondence was read, (1) From Mr Murray-Aynaley expressing approval of the objects of the Association, and enclosing subscription. (2) From Mr W. C. Walker acknowledging receipt of the Association’s letter, and promising to submit the suggestions made to the proper authority. The Secretary submitted a list of about 100 names which should be taken off the Wakanui roll. The list was examined, amended and approved, and the President, Secretary, and Mr W. Roberts were appointed a Committee to wait upon the Registrar and ask the assistance of that officer in having the names removed from the roll. A vote of thanks to the agent of the “ Press ” Company for the use of his office, and another to the Chairman con eluded the proceedings.

A meeting of the Ashburton Debating Society will be held in the Arcade Chambers on Wednesday evening, when the question of the desirableness of Home Rule for Ireland will be discussed. Mr B. Hughes will lead in the -affirmative, and Mr W, B. Moss will reply In the negative. The Secretary has requested us to state that gentlemen will be requested to leave their umbrellas and walking stiaks at the door.J ~ ..

A meeting ef the Committee of the Aabbur burton Racing (Rub was held at the Club’s room on Saturday evening. Present— Messrs Purnell, Denshire, .M. Friedlander, Zander, Fooks, Stitt and Leahy. Mr Purnell was unanimously re-elected Chairman of Committees. Correspondence was read and dealt with. A letter was read from the Sec retary resigning his office on account of busi. ness engagements. It was resolved to invite applications to dll the vacancy. The follow ing Committees were appointed:—Ground —Messrs Stitt, Fooks, Denshire and Dr Leahy; Programme Messrs Fooks, M. Friedlander and Dr Leahy. After the trans action of routine business, the Committee

adjourned. The Ashburton Hounds met at Greenstreet on Saturday afternoon. Hares were very plentiful, and several short runs were ob tained. The afternoon’s sport closed with a kill on Mr Knox’s farm. The fences en* countered were unusually big and awkward* but the following gentlemen were always to the lor, Messrs Stitt (Master) Upton, Aling ton, Denshire, Bowyer, Mere wether, Hart (2), Allan, Graham, Wynn-Williams, Kemp, Sawle, Bussell, Helmore, Fooks, Simpson, Death, Bouse, Grice, Clark, Worner, McDowell, Nicholas,.and Green. At the B.M. Court this morning, before His

Worship the Mayor, Mary Holborouglh was charged with having no lawful visible means of support. After hearing the evidence of the girl’s father, the accused was remanded, tor eight days and the police were .instructed to make enquiries in the meantime.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.

CHEAP MONEY.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, —Will yon permit me to aay that the last meeting on the above snbjecc was called at the suggestion of Mr Jvess, who desired to know the opinion of the Assooia tlon upon Mr Macandrew’e Bill. The veteran Otagan statesman is en titled to the warm thanks of all farmers for his efforts for the bettering of their condition, and the vital feature of his Bill, namely the direct assistance of the State, la one that would be the most rapid and advantageous. 1 have been com pelled to aim at something lower and more cumbersome.

It would be a graceful acknowledge ment of a debt owing to Mr Macandrew if he were Invited by the combined Fanners' Leagues to become their fl.-et President. I am etc., J. H. Newltn. July 7th, 1886

FIVER ENCROACHMENT.

To The Editor. Sir, —In your leader of the 17th inst. you comment on the threatened river encroachment, and imply that the pro maters of the meeting at Wakanui are “ alarmists” and destitute of “ common sense and the laws of hydrodynamics.” These laws I will not pretend to dia uss, hut will take it for granted that you thoroughly understand them. When you visited the intake of the mill race, you would observe, and note down, that the water level in the mill race was within 18 inches of the level of the surface of the ground at the Beach road ; and also that the water was standing almost dead, and showed the level of the river bed, for the dam In the river was partly gone. More over, you would note—or ought to have noted as an impartial judge about to de liver judgment—that the bank at the intake was about 4 feet high, and that the sluice in the race was so dilapidated as to bo of no service. Now, I have many a time seen the river trickling over the bank at this place. I have seen it wash away the sluice put in there by the -County Engineer—not down the river, but over the bank, and down the field towards the school. Let me ask- were the river to rise to the top of the bank, as it has often done before, what amount of water, with the old sluice in its bosom, by the laws of hydrodynamics, would be likely to flow down the Beach road ; and by the same laws, what amount of damage would it be likely to do to public and private pro perty ? I beg that you answer these questions, and let the light of tins wonder ful science, hydcdynamics. help to dispel the dark ignorance of the “ alarmists” of Wakanui Flat.

You say the County Engineer reported “ that the diversion would in no way en danger the adjoining properties.” When did ho so report ? The report cannot be found ; it never appeared in your paper. I have heard the Engineer say that the taking of the water from the river for the mill led the river into the bend, and that the cutting of the race weakened the bank, and made it wear away quicker than if no cutting were there. Wo are not satisfied with the action of the County Council and Mr Protheroe in this matter. I will tell you why. mill It appears to many that the proprietors are greatly favored by the Council If the Council do not favor them, then, how do you account for this —the millowners are allowed to take what water they think fit from the river; they often take three times more than what is necessary fpr driving the mills; they stop it whfen they please. What has been the result of that ? This : —Our water races were dry for a day or two nearly every week—this was before the river got dry; and for some time back farmers on the creek have loudly com plained of their land being flooded. Do you doubt it ? Road the enclosed letter; consult your paper of the drd of April last, and you will find the Council giving Mr Protheroe leave to bring water from the river to swell an overcharged creek, while Mr Corbett was present com plaining of tire water, and protesting against its volume being increased. D:d they hearken to him I They did not. Lo at the injustice of this : —The Coun cil allows a largo amount of water to be taken from the river to accommodate the mill proprietors ; the water does a large amount of damage down the creek ; then the Council expends a considerable sum of money to prevent more damage from overflow ; further, they, in spite of Mr Corbett, increase the water, and then try to comfort him by an offer of £ls, if he would do a £OO job. I have his word for that. I look upon this water business as hauing been badly managed from first to last; whereas, by proper management, it might be a blessing to all concerned, in stead of an inconvenience and bono of contention, as at present. You say in substance—“ That if the present concessions were terminated by ttie County Council, after giving fair notice to the lessee, considerable hardship would be inflicted on individuals.” It is a pity you did not giye further informa tion about this hardship. I .can’t bo Mr Protheroe, for he is likely io have the use of the river water till the end of his present lease. Perhaps you mean the shareholders of the Bank of Now Zealand —the owners of the mill— as the individuals likely to suffer ; surely the stoppage of the Wakanul Mill, which is not like'y for the want of water, would not make any reduction in their usual 15 per cent profit The *’ alarmists ” are not devoid of sympethy, and I am sure would like to know where to find the suffering indivi uala when their hardships

begin. It has been often asked, —“ Why did you not object when Mr Prothoroe

ode his application, or duriii' the lon H three months that the OormniHeo were gravely considering th« questi >n 1” I will speak for myself; the report of his application in yonr paper led me astray. These are the words—“ A letter was read from Mr A. Protberoe asking permission to take water from the Wakanni creek and the Asbnrton river to work the Wakanni Mill” I under itood tbese! words to mean, that be intended to take the water from the creek, which as every one knows, is part of the Ashburton river turned into it; besides, the lessee told me himself that he lutended to bring the water from the creek, and pointed out the course he intended to take it, and asked me if I thought there would be any objections. He has no reason to complain. The ratepayers of ths district were not consulted in any manner of way, but, as it were, in defiance of the 20 petitioners, on the 2nd of April the Council granted him permission to pat a dam in the rivet bod, and never took the trouble to see whether he had a proper sluice to stop back a flooded river or not. At all events, it has been as I have stated from that time to this. It is wel'-known that the water for the Wakanni Flat was fur some time taken from the river and from the same dam as the mill race was taken from Such was found to be dangerous, expensive, and precarious; dangerous, because Mr Baxter’s fl jodgate was arrested on it way to the Pacific; expensive, because every fresh washed away the dam. The Oonncil now bring oar Mater from the creek. I am of opinion that it would be to the interests of the mill proprietors to havo a permanent supply from the same scource ; not as the Council has, I understand, been doing all along, bat by an amicable arrangement whereby the County Council, the Borough Council, and the proprietors of the Canterbury Mills, and themselves would bear the cost of keeping up the supply ; and not as It Is now, by an over supply to the detriment of others, but by such a supply as would drive tfae mills without doing injury to the farmers on the creek. I thank you for your sp ice, and admit that the tone of your leader shows a partiality to the sound of the hopper ; still, I think you would stop itv “ clappettie clink ” rather than drown a district. The action of the County Council and its strange inconsestavey I commend to the careful attention of the ratepayers. Your etc., J ame« Brown. [Mr Brown has taken up so much of our space that we must reserve our com ments on his letter for another fame.— Ed G.]

HORSE MARKET.

Mr T. Bullock reports for the week ending Saturday, June 19 h. 24 horse,s were brought forward for the day’s sale amongst which were some very useful medium draughts suitable for farm work, but biddings were rather languid nevertheless those that were sold fetched good prices, as given below. Out of the day’s entry of 24, 12 were sold as follows, viz. :—Medium draughts, £ll 5s to £l7 ; do, superior, £24 to £26 ; 3-yeur-olds, rather light, £lO 10s to £l3 10s; aged, £7 10s to £8 10 ; hacks and light harness horses, £4 5s to £9, according to descrip tion. Sundries—Double furrow ploughs, £3, £7 15s ; harrows, £3 7s 6d ; spring cart, £2O ss; harness, etc., at market rates.

ANOTHER TRAGEDY.

Horrible Murder. Auckland, June 21. Excitement has been caused here by the receipt of news that a dreadful mur der has been committed at Typeria harbor, Great Barrier Island, on Satur day morning last, by which a settler named Robert Taylor was shot dead by John Cafferty (master) and Henry Penn (mate) of the cutter Sovereign of the Seas. Cafferty, who is an eld trader te the Barrier, paid his addresses ro Miss Jane Taylor about four years ago, but hei father (the murdered man) refused to give bis consent to the marriage, and broke off the match. It seemed to rankle In Oafferty’s breast, though he baa not ex pressed his feelings against the family, During his stay in town after the last trip he gave way to drink, and was intoxicated before leaving last Thursday night. The police are arranging to go with a steamer to capture the murderers who cleared out in the cutter and are still cruising about the Great Barrier. Both men are well armed, though one revolver was left at the scene of the murder.

HOME RULE QUESTION.

[aaOTIB’S reLEGKiJifl —copyright. 1 London, Jane 19. Mr Gladstone addressed a public meeting to-night at Edinburgh. He said he was convinced the people of Great Britain were resolved that autono my was necessary for Jrelaijd, and he urged the real issue was the question of the creation of a Parliament in that country. He expressed the opinion that the proposals of those in favor .of Ire land seceding from the union were both halting and visionary. The Marquis of Salisbury spoke to night at Leeds. In the course of his 1 speech he denied he was an advocate of coercion for Ireland. He stated that he desired a d.!je observance of law, and took occasion to adjure Conservatives to support those in favor of tfie ifiainten ance of the Union.

COMMERCIAL.

London Markets. [REUTER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] London, June 19. Consols remain at 101. There is no change in New Zealand securities. The market rate is 1 per cent., and the Bank rate is 2|-. In Colonial breadstufl’s, Adelaide and New Zealand wheat has declined 6d per 4961b5; Adelaide wheat, ex store, is quoted to-day at 84s 6d ; while New Zealand wheat ranges from 28s to 32s 6d, according to grade. Adelaide flour maintains last quotation of 24s per 280Ibs. Australian tgllow is 6d per cwt lower ; beef, fair average quality, if. worth 25s Cd ; mutton is quoted at 2¥s dd per cwt. Frozen Meat——New Zealand mutton has slightly improved, realising sjd per lb in Smithfield market. The total quantity of wheat afloat for the United is 2,210,000 quar ters .

Wool—A catalogue of 13,500 bales was offered at to-day’s sales, and met with a firm and active demand.

LATE CABLE NEWS.

[“ AOE ” SPECIALS.]

London, Jane 8. When Mr Gladstone had finished hla closing appeal in favour of Home Bale, Mr O’Connor, the member for Galway, called for throe cheers for the Grand Old

Man .Extraordinary excitement pre vailed in the Chamber at the time, and ringing cheers were given, and a large number of strangers who were present joined heartily in the applause. The Marquis of Hartington has inti mated that he is prepared to undertake the forming of a new Administration. Jane 9.

Mr Chamberlain, in view of the crisis which has arisen, has commenced the formation of a Radical C oion.

The movements of the French on the New Hebrides question are considered to be similar to those of the German Govern* ment recently at Samoa, when an attempt was made to Incite the Natives to revolt against King Malietoa. No surprise is expressed at the French action, particu larly after the intemperate telegrams which were despatched to the Agent- General for Victoria by Mr Gillies, the Prlmior of Victoria, and which were pub lished in the English newspapers Jane 10. A section of the Frencl* Pfre« advo cate the seizure of the New Hebrides. Fean are entertained that the difficulty which has arisen between the Govern ments of England and France, relative to the New Hebrides, may be intensi fied by a possible collision between the French war vessels Dives and Magellan,

which recently left Noumea for Hebrides, and the English craiS^jHk)hloh are in the neighbourhood of the islands, j Sir Saul Samuel, Agent-General for New South Wales, Is not taking any active part in connection with the protest, which the reported actions of the French t Government have drawn from the Agents-General of the other Australian Colonies. The “ Pall Mall Gazette ” referring to the comments that have been made in the telegrams despatched to England by Mr Gillies, the Premier of Victoria, relative to the reported rctlon of France, in establishing aprotectorate over the islands, defends, with warmth, the feeling dis played in the despatches, and expresses the opinion that Victoria has warranty for saying that the agreement entered into between the English and French Govern ments will be abrogated, and the French occupation will be complete the moment that a single French soldier is landed withont the consent of the English Government. The French Press con tinna j their comments on the question Jk * Pahie expresses the hope that M. do Freycinet will ignore the “epileptio fury ” of Victoria, and the intrigues of English clerical spies. Le Cri dtt Ptuple tak' i a r o 3 moderate view, and depre cates any aggressive action after the experiences that France has had In con nection w.th Madagascar and Tonquin. Mr Sergeant, manager cf the Bank and Albion Consols Mine, Ballarat, who is no* visiting London, ins delivered a lecture in the Colonial and Indian exhibition on “Mining in Victoria.” The lecture, which was very Interesting, was illustrated by references to a model cf the Bark and Albion Consols Mine, which is on view in the Victoricn'Conrt of the Exhibition. Jane H, Earl Granville has decided to send Mr. Clement Hill on a mission to Tahiti, for the purpose of enquiring into the local English grievances.

June 13.

Preparations are being made for the coming election campaign. Mr Chamber* lain baa leaned a manifesto to the electors of Birmingham, in which he advocates autonomy for England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland, and vigorously condemns Mr Gladstone for hia departi re from the pro gramme he issued in hla manifesto to the electors of Midlothian, The Marquis of Hartlngton has been censored on account of his at’empting to secure Mr Gladatone’s defeat at the ep- j preaching election. The conduct of the ■ Marquis of Hartlngton in connection with this matter Is characterised as scandalous, and calculated only to harass Mr Glad stone, without securing any result. A company, which was projected with the object of purchasing any wording; estates which belonged to the late Orental, Bank, has been sncce-sfully floated.

CRICKET.

THE AUSTRALIANS AT HOME.

[REUTER’S TEIEGEAMS —COPYRIGHT. ] i JjpNnpN, Jane 19. 1 The match Australians v. Gentiemoq o£ | England resulted ini a draw in far or of j the former, the visitors requiting only 1 89 runs to win: j Following are the detailed scores *, Gentlemen of. England —lst Innings. \

Total ... ... 105 Bowling Analysis—Garrett, five wicket* 1| for 40 runs ; Evans, three wickets for 30, |

Bowling Analysis—Homer, four wickets for 150; Tomer, two wickets for 60 runs.

THE NEW HEBRIDES,

(REUTER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT )

Paris, Jane 19. M. de Freycinet, the Premier, in his interview with Lord Lyons on Thursday la*t, proposed to the British Ambassa dor that he should be supplied wi% details of the outrages which have been committed on French subjects in the

New Hebrides. The newspaper “Le Temps,” in a leading article to-day, prges thg,t freplj arrangements should' be come to between England and France regarding the Hebrides.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, JUNE 21, 1886



Grace, c , 148 x Patterson, o 44 Lucas c ... 8 Beid,c ... ... ,.. 34 Hawke, c ... bi> Roller, c 63 Kemp, c 83 A Kemp, c 19 Toppin, b ... 3 Horner, b ,,, ... ... 0 Turner, net out ... I 1 Sundiies 12 Total ... ... 2nd Innings. -4 Grace, c ... ... 2-1 Patterson, b 0 Lucas, not out ... 12 ? Bead, did not bat 0 I Hawke, c ... 30 Roller, did not bat 0 Kemp, c and b 2 A, Kemp, c 8 Tpppin, b ... 0 Hopper, c ... ... 4 ■S Turner, not out ... ... so ■i Sundries ... ,,, s ■ I



Australians — 1st Innings. : Mcllraitb, b 8 s Scott, c ... 2'J i Jarvis, Ibw... 71 V Jones, c ... 151 Bruce, c ... 46 - Bonnor, c and b ... ... 47 Giffen, c ... 4 Trjxnnble, p 18 Blackbain, b ... ... 26 Evans, c ... ■ • ... Garrett, notout ... ... 51 Sundries ... 10 Total ... 488



Wanted. WANTED to Purchase Oaten Sheaf Chaff.— Apply Fbiedlandkk Bros WANTED Tenders at once for plougl - ing 1000 acres For particulars apply to Donald McLean, JUST OPENED—A Tot “of good plain Dress Stuffs at 4sd all good colors. Girls Stockings 41d all sizes, also a choice lot of Stockinette* Jackets. Dressmaking on the premises style and fit guaranteed. H. 0. Seoers, Melford House, East Street. .



TTT ANTED 999 lovers of the Fine Arts Y\ to see the new Premium Pictures, to be given away to subscribers to the American publications. The Pictures are now on view at the Picture Frame Manu factory of Gates and £on, Burnett Street, opposite the “ Ashburton Mail” Office. 5 22 WANTED Known—Hayes and Co have bought the samples of an English Umbrella manufacturer, at a large discount. Also, a splendid lot of now Dress Materials, very cheap. Come and see them, at Hayes and Co.’s, Arcade. WANTED Known—The Gospel will be preached every Lord’s Day evening in the Arcade Chambers at 6.30 n.m. (d v.l Free for all. No collection. ' 5 697 Monthly advertiser, issued by Robert Elston, Theatrical Agent and Bill Poster ; terms—4o Inch space 5s per mouth, centre spaces 10s ; for longer terms special arrangements can bo made ; advertisements should not be later than the 26th of each month. 760 ANTED Known —Wertheim Sew ing Machines can bo had on Time Payments at the New Zealand Clothing Factory's Branch, East street, Ashburton. • O OUfA Special Advertisements. SERVANTS WANTED. SEVEN GENERAL SERVANTS and one COOK for Ashburton and suburbs. Also, one COOK and one GENERAL SERVANT for the count-y. Apply to Mrs Randall’s Registry Office. A. W. KANDELL, FRUITERER, &c, Town Hall, Ashhnrton. Messrs white, smithson, an RAYMOND of Tiraaru, Solicitors’ notify that their Mr J W. WHITE will att-enci THE ASHBURTON COURTS, and may be console d after the arrival of the South Express on Mondays and Thursdays In case Mr White should bo prevented from being present, one of the firm will attend. MONEY TO LEND upon approved securities. Temporary offices at Quire Hotel.



MUSIC.— Mb j. 51. Brooks, teacher of Pianoforte, Organ, Violin, Sing imz etc. Pianos tuned. Terms on application, Williams Street, Ashburton. 5 26 TTtOB CASH. —White Sugar, 2id ; H White Crystal, 3d ; Sperm Candles, sd; Lingfish, 4d; best Lobsters, 6d; Plaid Vestas, 5d per doz. ; Tea, Is per lb; Sago, 2.W; Tapioca, 2id; Cutting Salmon, 8d ; Venus Nailrod, 5s 6d ; Groats, 9d. McGregor, Tancred Street. jgLACK, BEATTIE & COMPANY, Criterion Mouse, 201, 203, 205, High street, CHRISTOHU RCH. We have the pleasure to advise cur Customers and the residents generally ia the Ashburton District that we have now received vary large Shipments of NEWEST DRAPERY GOODS for the Present Season. The advantages which we possess in being able to buy iu .he Best British Markets, and the thorough experience of cur buyer, enables us to supply all Goods under OUR CASH SYSTEM of business AT LOWEST PRICES. We endeavour to give our Customers best value procur He, whatever Prices they may wish to purcha' 6 Goods at, and oar Stock is so LARGLAND WELL-ASSORTED .hat the most varied wants can bo sup plied. We append a list of our Depart ments, in each of which an immense Variety of moat Novel and Fashionable Goode w ill be found DKESS DEPARTMENT HOSIERY DEPARTMENT MANTLE DEPARTMENT "DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT MILLINERY DEPARTMENT DReSS DEPARTMENT HOSIERY DEPARTMENT MANTLE DEPARTMENT DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT MILLINERY DEPARTMENT CLOTHING DEPARTMENT UNDERCLOTHING DEPARTMENT TAILORING DEPARTMENT HOUCEHOLD FURNIHING DEPT. oixniai Manufactuue from various rails Including BLANKETS, FLANNELS & TWEEDS OF ASHBLRTON MANUFACTURE, Cash S7siem ams Cash Pkices. BLACK, BEATTIE & CO. GENERAL DIIAWSUY WARE HOUSE Tailors, ■PEEtsSM jMILUNERS



James Tasker BUTCHER, EAST STREET, (Next Commercial Hotel,) WILL from this date supply the Public FOR CASH with Meat of the best quality, as under ; Mutton. Bbek. Sides l|d to 2d Roasting, 2sd toßd Hind quarters, 2id Corn beef, 3d to 4d Fore quarters, J*d Legs, 3d Shoulders, 2id Delivered in any part of the town. (i TO Trees Trees Trees THE undersigned has FOR SALE all kinds of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, Pinns Insignia, Austriaca, Maritime, and Macrocarpa, by tens of thousands; other kinds in proportion. All kinds of cabbage plants, etc, on -ale All orders by post or otherwise shall receive my best attention. N.B.—Gentlemen’s Gardena tistefully laid out. All kinds of planting done ly contract. JAMES PORT R, CLIFTON NURSERY, 4 75 Allenton, Ashburton. CANTERBURY MILLS, ASHBURTON. IWILL be a BUYER of UPWARDS OF 300,000 Bushels MILLING WHEAT THIS SEASON. Als-'> soirr Lareo Lb es of OtTS AND other produce. CORNSACK«. Fall Size and Wei ,ht, »t os 6d per dozen C, W. TURNER 340 TerD. H. RROWS FOR SAI. E- Hunter’s Seed Wheat.-S^^S White Llamas Seed Salt—Coarre, Fine, and Rock Salt Plough Shtres, takes, Fencing Wire, Brant Sharps, Chaff. Tea, Sugar, Flour, Oatmeal, Wheatenmeal. Pota toes. Oil, Bluestono, D.ain Pipes, all Btsos, etc., etc. ®4GEO|vGE JAMESON, 19 Ashburton.



Victoria House. special announcement. TWTOW SHOWING, a Splendid Assortment of the famous “ LION ” brand l\ (Victorian) GOODS, in Men’s Plain and Fancy Tweed Suits, Trousers, Trousers and Vests, Waterproof and Overcoats, Cord Hiding Pants, Printed and White Mules. Boy’s Knioker and Beaconsfield Sac Suits, 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 MELBOURNE WHOLESALE P I*lo^B. Our Stock of General Drapery, Boots, etc., Is unaarp.tsse 1 for Vslue. DIMANT AND COE, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, & BOOT IMPORTERS, Kas Streets, Ashburton Victorian Steam Carriage Works. J. It. 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 plblic with a fir ♦-•class article at prices to suit the times. Every < Option of Carriages and Traps made, Painted and Repaired. Spring Traps from £2O. Whitechapel* from £25. Buggies 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 In a position to undertake all kinds of Engineering work. Special attention Is given to Turning, Boring and the Repairing of all kinds of Machinery, Including Combines, Engines, Reaper and Binders, and every description of Agricultural Implements. ESTIMATES given for Contractors and Builders Ironwork. HORSES CAREFULLY HOD—Draughts, 7s ; Hacks, 6s. 8 4



Special advertisements. SOWN 20N WORKS ARMAGH STRBET, Christchurch. Portable Eanges Barn Wood and Oral—ln Four Sizes. PAINTED CORRUGATED IRON Four, Five, Six and Seven Feet Lengths, 40 per cent. Cheaper than Galvanised Iron, 10 1988 Notice. I HAVE disposed of my Business in Ashburton to MESSES H. J. WOOD & CO.,



OF CHRISTCHURCH. lu thanking the Public of Ashburton and District for their liberal patronage accorded to mo during the years I have carried on business hero, I have much pleasure in soliciting a continuance of their favor oa behalf of my worthy successors, who will make this a branch of their well-known STATIONER’S HALL. THOS. F. FARLEY. In reference to the above, we respect fully retgtest the Public of Ashburton and District, and all Wends and customers of Mr Farley, to favor us with a continuance of their commands, and we guarantee to give at all times the value in New Zealand In our line of Business. An additional stock of Commercial Stationary, of superior quality, and latest new Books, to the value of £IOOO, will be speedily forwarded from our Christchurch depot The latest new Books and Magazines will be to hand by every direct steamer from London. Subscribers supplied at our Christchurch prices. Any Book out of stock will be imme diately procured from our Christchurch establishment. H. J. WOOD AND CO.,



STATIONERS’ HALL. All book debta to be paid to H, J. Word and Co. THUS. F. FARLEY. NEW ZEALAND CLOTH INC FACTORY. rpHE NF.W GOODS FOR THE j WINTER SEASON • AKE NOW OPENED OUT. The Stock is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE T' »WN, And the variety of Stylo and Patterns in 'Men’s. Youths’, and Boys’ Clothing leaves nothing to bo 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 I eggings in great variety Hats, compris ng every new stylo worn Children s Jersey Suits, Children’s Men of-War Suita Gentlemen’s Hosiery, Scarves; Of 'ord Regatta and White Shirts Rugs, Portmanteaus, and Travelling Bags The celebrated WERTHEIM SEWING I MACHINE.. Time Payment?. N.a. CLOTHING FACTORY, East Stbebt.



NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. SALE OF GRAIN. On Account of Whom it may Concern. (Tl ENDERS will be rece'ved at the Traffic Manager’s Office, Christ* church JUNE, for the PURCHASE of 456 SACKS OATS 437 „ WHEAT And 15 „ BARLEY.



SAMPLES can be seen nt the Station Master’s Office, Ashburton. The whole, or any part of the quantity offered, may bo tendered for, and tenderers must bo prepared to accept any portion of the quantities named in tenders Terms Coeh on Delivery. The highest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. | Delivery will bo given at the Station most convenient to the purchaser. 0 152 BY ORDER. LAST MONTH OF THE UN PAK ALLELED CHEAP SALE



ESSRS FBIBDLANDER BROS.’ STOCK OF Drapery, Clothing, AND Boots PREMISES MUST BE GIVEN UP TO FRIBDLiANDER BROS. JULY ALL GOODS have now been RE MARKUP at GIVING AWAY PRICES, bo that every Article may be cleared out hy JI'LY Isx" Any Goods remaining unsold by that date will be OFFERED BY PUBLIC AUCTION. Come early and secure the Bargains. ANDREW ORR



A NEW DRESSING FOR WHEAT. Down’s Farmers’ Friend FOR PREVENTING THE SMUT IN WHEAT, THE RAVAGES OF THE SLUG, GRUB, AND WIRE-WORM. It will nlao promote the Germination and Growth of the Seed, and increase the produce of the Crop equal to a change of Seed. F. FERRIMAN. C 124



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