DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALIiS. Monday, July 19 Mr T. Bullock, at fesfield—Furniture, Live and Dead Stock, etc Tuesday, July 20 Messrs Matson, Cox and Co, at Tinwald

—Livt Stock Messrs Miles and Co., at Tmwald— Sheep

MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS Etc. Monday, Jolt 26 Borough Council, at Borough Connell Chambers at 7-30 Friday, August 6. Ashburton County Council—At Connell Chambers, 11 a.m.

RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

Train Arrive at Ashburton —From Ohrist and the North, at 10.15 a.m. (express), 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, 10.6

6,l Trains Leave Ashburton— For Ohrist ehuroh and North, at 7.10 a.m., 10.55 a.m., and 5.37 P-m. (express). For Dunedin and South, 10.25 a.m. (express). For Timaru, 4-45 p.m. For Mount Somers, 5.5 p.m

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

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MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close at the Ashburton Post Office j For Christchurch and North at 6 a.m 0.30 a.m., and 5 p.m., daily. For Chertsey Rakaia, Ac., it 10.30 a-u. * D For Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, Joldstream, Rangitata, Oran Winchester. ,nd Geraldine, at 10 a.m. daily. For Temuka, at 10 a.m. and 4.30 p m For Tima/u and South, at 10 a.m., and on Wetmesdays and turdaya, at 10.46 a. m. - ~ For Wakanul, Elgin, Seaview, Seafield, nd Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and atnrdays, at 6.30 a.m. For Mount V2 raerß > dall E at 4 - 30 P- m For Ruapuna, on Mon days and Thursdays, at 4.30 p.m. For Ashton, Waterton and Longbeach, 4.30 p.m. daily. For Flomington, on Mondays, Wednes lavs, and Fridays, at 430 p.m. For Newlanda, on Tuesdays and Eri at 10.30 a.m.

Mails arrive at the, Ashburton Post From Christchurch and Rakala at 10.15 .m., 4.35 p.m., and 7.20 p.im From Chertsey, &c. at 10. lo 1, and 35 p.m. daily. . , From Dunedin »nd intermediate places

S.S 1 ' ■n.m. daily, ~, , n t roiu Temnka and Timaru at 10.40 a.m 5.30 p.m daily. , . . From Greenstreet, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10 i.m. From Mount Somers, daily at 10.8

* From Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Wed oesdaya and Saturdays, at 10.5 a.m. From Ashton, Waterton, and Lon., each at 10 a.m. daily. , r, ■ From Newlanda, on Tuesdays and Fn aya, at 2.30 p.m. From Flemington on Tuesdays, Thurt ays, and Saturdays, at 10a.in.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prevalebit. TUESDAY, JULY 20, 1886. Education.

The ninth annual report of the Minister of Education contains a variety of interesting information with regard to the primary schools of the colony. The first part of the report relates to the administration of the Education Act, the second to the Education Reserves Act, and the appendix is supplementary to these two parts only. The average attend ance at the primary schools during the year dealt with by the report was 80,302, a number which exceeds that of the preceding year by 4911. The average for the last quarter of the year, 81,663, is the highest that has yet been reached. It is worthy of note, the Minister observes, that the number admitted during the year (50,628) is nearly one-half of the number (103,407) at the end of the year. A reference to the correspond ing figures of former years shows that this is by no means extraordinary; that, in fact the irregularity and fitful ness thus disclosed are diminishing rather than increasing. It seems strange, however, that the average continuance of the name of a child on the books of any one school should not exceed two years. It cannot be supposed that the period of two years represents anything like the average duration of the school-life of a child. It may be that frequency of removal from one home to another—a conspi cuous feature of colonial life—accounts | for the high proportion which the entrances and dismissions bear to the whole number of pupils at any time enrolled. It is, probable, however, this is due in a measure to great irregularity in attendance. The regu lations relating to the quarterly returns of attendance require the teacher to remove from the roll at the end of a quarter the name of any pupil who, although enrolled, has not attended during the quarter; and any such pupil on returning to the school must be entered on the roll as newly ad mitted. It seems to be impracticable to institute such minute inquiry into the personal questions involved in this problem as could result in a certain knowledge of the relative degrees in which migration, late entrance upon school-life, early withdrawal, and gross rregularity —involving absence during many consecutive months—affect the total numbers that come out year by year in the completion of the statistics. The lacts for the year under review ire—that the year 1884 ended with a oil of 97,238 names; that 40,628 tames were enrolled in 1885; and hat, of the total 147,866 names, only 102,407 remained at the end of the fear; so that the number of pupils emoved from the roll in twelve months ras 45,458, and the actual increase of 1,169 names on the roll represents imply the difference between 50,623 dmissions and 45,459 'here can be no doubt that the un _ teadiness of the attendance militates gainst the efficiency of the schools L reference to the appendix shows hat there is a great disparity in the umbers of children under the charge f the several Boards. Far exemple, re average attendance for the year in ae Otago district is seventeen times reater than in the Grey district, 'hiee Boards (Otago, Auckland, and forth Canterbury, to name them in

the order of their numerical import-

ance) have under their care three-fifths of the whole number of public-school pupils. others (Wellington, Southland, and Wanganui) have one fifth. The rest of the pupils (one-fifth of the whole) are under seven Boards, which fall into two groups, three of them (Nelson, Hawke’s Bay, and South Canterbury) having charge of two fifteenths of the children, and the other four (Marlboroughi Taranaki, West land, and Grey) having charge of about one-fifteenth. It is gratifying | to notice that the number of pupils increases at a much greater rate than the population. The number of schools in operation rose from 987 to i,oax during the year. Of the i,oax schools, 29 are half-time schools ; for some purposes these may be reckoned at 58, and the whole number stated as 1,050, The number of schools did not increase in proportion to the attendance: in 1884 the mean number in average attendance at each school was 77-8; in 1885, it was 80. The mean number fot the Otago schools is 105-6; for Wellington, 101-4; for North Canterbury, 101-7; for Hawke’s Bay, 95-7. At the other extreme are Marlborough, 39-2 -, Nelson, 45-8; Taranaki, 49-5. In other districts the numbers range from 76-1 to 60.1 The number of teachers at the end of! 1885 was 2,619, being greater by 172 than the number for 1884. The aver age number of children in attendance under the care of each teacher in the last quarter of the year was 31.2. As the corresponding number for 1884 was 31.4, it follows that the growing number of scholars is adequately provided for by the appointment of new teachers. The foregoing statement does not in clude mistresses employed for a few hours in each week to give instruction in needlework their nnmber at the end ot the year was 148, against 161 in *BB4. The rate of expenditure on the maintenance of public schools is nor mally in approximate proportion to the number of children under instruction. The expenditure on school buildings varies considerably from year to year, depending as it does on the varying amounts voted for this purpose by Parliament. The money expended in the strictest u[ 01 the maintenance of schools, that is, upon teachers’ salaries, incidental expenses (including repairs and fuel), and training of teachers, has been at the rate of £4 17s for each pupil, if the aver age attendance is taken as the basis of calculation. In 1884 the rate was £$ 17s ud, and in 1883 it was xßs These are the main features of the report, and, notwithstanding weak nesses to which we have previously referred, we think we may fairly con gratulate the country upon the generally satisfactory manner in which the edu cation votes have been expended.

A large majority of the policy-holders in the Government Insurance Association has declared itself in favor of handing the control of the Association back to the Government, and we presume steps will be taken forth with to act ufon this declara tion. We think the pollcy-h.ddera have done thebest thing possible under the cir cumstances, but it is very much to be re gretted that the attempt to popularise the Department has so signally failed Sooner or later the policy-holders must exercise more control over the alihirs of the institution than they have hitherto done, and we may be quite sure they will not a second time be put ol£ with the very inadequate representation provided by the Government Insurance Association Act.

The Committee appointed to enquire inlo Mr Vaile’s proposals with regard to railway management is now engaged in making Us report. The Welling on correspondent of the Lyttelton Tunes referring to this subject, lays,—The last witness was Mr Conyers, formerly General Manager at Christchurch. He, I hear, gave evidence strongly in favor of the proposals of Mr Vaile, supporting his evidence with the statement that since his retirement frou the service he has seen enough to make him a strong supporter of Mr Vaile.

The native trouble at Manaia appears to have created a small acare in Welling ton but the settlers in the immediate ! locality of the disturbance were not much discompo ed by the demonstration. The notorious Titokowaru la among the natives arrested, and it la to be hoped that he has placed himself within the meshes of the criminal law, and will receive no exceptional treatment. Te Whiii, too, was arrested this morning and charged with inciting the natives to commit a breach of the peace, bhoold the prophet of Parihaka be convicted of the offence with which he is charged we trust ho will be given to understand, by a practical acquaintance with the Inside of a common gaol, that imprisonment is not all beer and skittles.

The Premier stated in the House of Repre sentatives last night that if members assisted in the passage of bo« ; - , ''i the House might prorogue in about - .

It is currently ru;u the Post) that the direetora of the Qovorame :t Insur ance Association have re-arranged the salaries I of the chief officers of tha Association at the following rates : —General manager, £1000; actuary, £800; accountant, £750; superin. tendent of agents, £650. Mr Richard who is the engineer for the contractors, Messrs MoEeone and Robinson, for the first section of the Midland Railway, is expected to leave London prob. ably by the Ruapehu at the end of the month with the remainder {of the contractor’s staff. The portion of the line under contract to the firm will be constructed under Mr Gard’ner’a supervision.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Star of Ashburton Lodge, U.A.0.D., was held in the Arcade Chambers last evening. There was a good attendance. The ordinary busi ness was transacted and four candidates were proposed for membership. The Committee which bad been appointed for the purpose of making arrangements in connection with the celebration of the anniversary of the Lodge presented their report, which was adopted unanimously. It recommended that the celebration should take the form of a torch, light procession through the town, to be followed by a dramatic performance, the whole to conclude with a ball. The oalobra tion takes place on August 25th. Wo under stand that special arrangements in connection with the dramatic performance have been made to ensure its success, the services of two professional actressees haying been obtained*

Reply post cards were introduced to-day. j

The time (or receiving tenders lor destroy ing rabbits on the Rangitata Island has been extended to Thursday next. The boundaries of the district are advertised in this issue.

Sir George Grey again' brought up the District Purchase scandal in the House of Representatives last evening, bat members were undeniably weary of the sub. jeot, and it was allowed to drop. The Premier announced that he tailed to sea that Mr Slee had oommitted any offence against Parlia ment.

The Southland Protection League held a public meeting last night, at which about 200 were present. The President Mr H. daggers, delivered an address, and, after dis cussion, the following motion was carried, with one dissentient—“ That in order to retain population in New Zealand it is absolutely necessary that Government should arrange the tariff so at to encourage local manufactures.

The Defence Department has now received from Home the electric light apparatus, to be used in connection with the defence works at Wellington. It is intended to erect the apparatus at Fort Ballanoe, where it will command the entrance to the Heads, and the whole of the harbor way up to beyond Ward’s Island, thus enabling the batteries to have a full view of any vessel entering the Heads or trying to make her way into the harbor. A similar apparatus has been obtained for Auckland.

The N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, has received the following cable message from London,' dated 17th inst.:—Wool Sales—Close of third series, 1886. The sales closed firmly. Since the close of the last series of sales greasy merino has advanced 2d per lb, scoured ditto 4d, clothing washed 2Jd to 3d, combing washed 2d to 2Jd, fine greasy crossbred Id to IJd, fine washed crossbred Id to IJd, fine scoured crosabred;id to IJd, coarse greasy crossbred £d to Id, coarse washed crossbred Jd to Id, scoured crossbred Id, and greasy crossbred lambs Jd to Id. For merino lambs the market is firmer. The total quantity sold during the series just concluded is 350,000 bales. Six thousand bales have been taken for America, 194,000 for the Continent, and 7000 bales have been held over for further disposal. The outlook for next sales is favorable. The tallow market is firmer, and there is a good demandj,for "fine quality.

The police at Auckland made a raid on Monday on a fruit shop kept by an old man named Charles McDonald, and arrested the proprietor and six young girls. They found twenty hoodlums there, and captured packs of cards and a quantity of drink. Bail was retused, lest some of the witnesses, who are only ten years old, should be tampered with.

Captain Webb, the acting American Con sul, has given orders that all of the erew of the Petrel unwilling.to go to sea are to get a month’s pay and their discharge in Auck land. All, except Joachim, a Portugese, accepted the offer. The costa of the prosecu tion are to be defrayed by the American Government.

At the R.M. Court this morning, a young woman charged with vagrancy, was remanded lor eight days.

The usualjmeeting of.the Debating Society will be hold to-morrow, night. Should the subject put down for debate be disposed of early in the evening, subjects for extempore speaking will bejseleoted from the President’s portfolio.

There was a fairly good attendance at Robson's Transparent Diorama last evening. The various scenes were again.well received, and as alterations bad been effected in the light the exhibition was much more success ful th'.n on Saturday night. The Diorama will be shown at South Bakaia on Wednesday evening.

A criminal information for libel haa been laid at the instance of Sir J. Vogel against Mr A. J. Hoskins, of Wellington, proprietor, printer and publisher of a weekly paper named the Adirrtiser, for an alleged libel contained in that paper’s issue of Saturday last. The alleged libel is said to have been comprised in a cartoon published in the Advertiser. The hearing has been fixed for the 28th inst.

Our [Methven correspondent writes : —“ I observe in your issue of Saturday last a local stating that you received an amusing episode from me, connected with a recent serenading in this township from which you gathered certain ideas that I never intended to convey.’’ We regret that we should have failed to grasp our correspondent’s intention. In future his valued contributions shall not, as he ex presses it, be “ mutilated by a barbarous sub editor."

GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE.

Result of Poll. Wellington, July 19. This evening the result of the poll on the Government Insurance Association resolutions was declared. On Mr Bell’s resolution :—“ That It is advisable that the Association should be returned to the charge of the Govern ment," the numbers were given as : For ... 3183 Against ... ... ... 1508 On Mr Bell’s alternative motion “That the Board should be reduced to six members, of whom three should be elected, and another three should be the Solicitor-General, the Secretary to Treasury, ani either the Public Trustee or the Comm ssioner of Property Tax ; three to be a quorum if the chairman be present or four if tha chairman bo not present." The voting was— For ... ... ••• 514 Against ... ... ... 3796 On Mr Fisher’s motion—“ That the Central Board be reconstituted, and that it consist of seven members, and font to be elected by the policy-holders and three to be nominated by the Govern ment ; the three nomlcated members not to be officers of tha Government. (2) That the Board so reconstituted shall elect its own chairman. (3) That the honoraria be fixed at £IOO for each member of the Board, except the Chair man of Directors, who shall receive £309 per annum. The voting was— For 1717 Against ... 2680 Several voting papers were Informal, in consequence of policyholders either voting in the affirmative for whole three resolutions, or voting In the negative for three.

The total number of voting papers was 5470 The following was the voting of the various districts : On Mr Bell’s First Resolution. For Against ... 628 160 ... 118 136 ... 100 34 ... 407 250 ... 158 23 ... 40 28 ... 150 45 ... 534 266 ... 665 363 ... 184 84 ... 259 119 A vote of;thanks to pit J. Vogel termi nated the proceedings, ]

Auckland Hawke’s Bay ... Taranaki Wellington ... Nelson Marlborough ... Westland Canterbury Otago ... Southland Mixed districts...

ASHBURTON HOSPITAL.

The following is Dc Grabham’s officis' report upon t'-.« Ashburton Hospital, dated January 6, 1833 : There are t r-iay seven patients under treatment in this hospital, all of the male sex. Moat of them are convaleucent, but all have been obviously proper cases for ndmifsioa. Since my last visit twelve beds have be on simultaneously occupied, and one or Iwo cases of typhoid fever have been treated in the private wards The detached fever wards sre not in a condition to be used, badly needing re pairs, to which I have previously drawn Attention. A considerable portion of the ceiling has fallen, and the dampness of one of the walls is lamentable. Repairs are needed elsewhere; and the wards and corridors, »s well as the warders’ and matron’s rooms, have never yet been painted or distempered since their erec tion. The Committee have lacked funds for this purpose, and hope to receive a Government subsidy from last year’s vote when they will at once take the matter jo hand, lam glad to note that the marked improvement reported in the condition of this hospital on my last visit of inspection continues, and the whole establishment is maintained in a state of order and cleanliness which it would be difficult to surpass, and which reflects great credit upon the resident officers, Mr and Mrs Mackay. There is a profusion of growing flowers In pots and beds, and also of cut blossoms, to be seen about the hospital. In spite of a very dry sea son the supply of vegetables from the kitchen-garden has been abundant. Dr. Trevor continues his medical services He is very regular in his attendance, and is very highly spoken of Arrangements ace being made for declaring this hospital a “ separate institution ” under the new Act.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Svdnbt, July H

A sitting of abnormal duration, during which Bcenea of groat disorder took place, was concluded in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly at 12,30 a.m on Sunday. The House sat without interval from Thursday afternoon, a term of 66 hours, which is the longest on record in the colony. T.e inject of (jJacusEijn was the Customs Hill, which was being con sidered in Committee of the whole House. Several members protested against the continued session of the Committee as informal, and ihe Chairman referred the matter to the Speaker, whodecided that the Committee was properly c icsutut ;d. At tention was called to the presence of strangers and iba gallerias w-'ro cleared, inc’udi g tie Press gallery. The news papers obtained reports nevertheless Haring Friday night the wild st nproar prevailed in the House, and the grosses personalities were freely indulged in, such ripressions as “ liar,’’ “drunkard," etc., l eiog exchanged. A number of mem bers openly defied the Speaker and Chair man of Committees, Three, namely, Messrs Wisdom, Shepherd and Gibbs were suspended and removal by the Sergeant-at Arms, Mr Gibbs beingthree timesrerooved from the Speaker’s chair, in which he had taken hisaeat. Early on Saturday morning the press was n admitted. Stone walling con tinued all Saturday, and scenes of disorder were enacted. Shortly before midnight on Saturday Sir H. Parkes as leader of the Opooaition, announced that his followers refused to break the Sabbath, whereupon Sir P. Jennings, the Premier, proposed to adjourn at midnight till 10 o’clock on Monday morning. Sir Henry Parkes refused to consent, asking for an adjoun ment till Tuesday, which the Government refused. Sir Henry Parkes then handed In a paper signed by 28 members of the Opposition, placing on record their protest against the unreasonable and violent course pursued by the Government in forcing the Bill through, including a sit ting on Sunday, which desecration of the Saobath had not even the ground of necessity. On the stroke of midnight a dramatic scene took place. All the members of the Opposition, headed by Sir Henry Parkes, left the chamber in single file. The Committee thereupon passed the remaining cla»ses, and the Honse adjourned at 12 30 a.m. When the sitting was concluded a demonstration was made by the oconpanta of the ttrangers gallery, wh ch was crowded. Hisses, groans, and uncomplimentary expressions were indulged in. The spectators after wards assembled outside, and continued ■to hoot and groan at members of the Government, and cheering Sir Hear? Parkes and the Opposition. Mr Trickett, chairman of Committees, has since resigned the position. Mr Shepherd has commenced legal pro ceedings to test the legality of his sus pension by the Chairman of Committees. Mr Shepherd claims that the power is vested only in the Speaker. Brisbane, July 14.

Parliament was opened yesterday by Sir Arihur Palmer, the acting Governor, in the presence of a large assemblage of spectators. The speech consists chiefly of an enumeration of measures to be brought iu during the coming session, t states that la spite of the m.favo able seas n and pro tracted drought, the finances of tLa colony are in a satisfactory condition. The only reference to the separation of Northern Queensland is at the end of th Speech, when a hope is expressed that time will permit of the adoption of measures for the removal of the grounds of complaint of the delay in the adminis tration of public business iu remote parts of the colony, and the somet : mes apparent inattention to local r'r; ELMS. Harrier has oi Oook town, and reports an attack made on Captain Mark of fI.M.S. Swinger by natives of the Saint Dignon Island, in the Lontssade Arcbipelago._ The captain was ashore when the natives struck at him with large cane knives, cutting him on the neck and wrist. The doctor, who was with him, fired on the natives, and the captain was taken on board. Captain Mark’s injuries are not serious, and he is prtgresslng favorably.

THE TARANAKI NATIVES.

New Plvmodth. July IS.

Thirty Natva-, under Te Whet i are at Oakura, and ate ordered by Te Whlti to plough on Mr Mama’ land to-morrow. In an interview with a reporter of the News, Te Whetu stated that the whole agitation waa caused by Te Whitl, who hopes to get all the confiscated land back. The trouble la not through the non-pay ment of rents by the Government The Natives state that they have been in structed by an English lawyer that they must assert their right to the confiscated land every three years, or they will lose their title to to it. Acting under this impression, they are, therefore, now formally asserting tßeir ownership of the land.

New Plymouth, July 20

It is reported that Ta Whlti was arrested at daylight this morning. p eople here think very little of the dis turbance. With the arrests which have been made and those to be made the whole affair will bo quickly over. The natives are making no show of resistance at this side of Parihaka. They say they will plough the land of the Europeans if Te W hiti tells them to do so. Wellington, Jnly 20.

Te Whitl was arrested this morning on a charge of inciting the natives to commit a breach of the peace No reslstenoe was offered to hla being taken. The prisoner will be tried at Opunake. Manaia, July 90- The natives are now re-leasing their bollocks and horses in small lots. Tukl, an old native who has considerable in terest in leased lands, saye, “ No more

plough now that Te WhlH and Ti toko warn » rented.” T;ie excitement haa qolte cooled down.

Baweba, July 20. ' Everything is quie?, The natives con* cermd in Hsatu-'a affair gathered at Titi kowaru’s caing% to talk over the matter. The natives fjr the most part were very ponri and . nlky. they said “ the white man have taken oor land. They may a* well keep our cattle and horses." The impounding of these animals is with them a very sore point. S'-me ot them go farther, and say, ‘‘ as you have arrested so many you may take the rest " and add that they think that other whare building and trespass on land in European occupation will be made but of this they seem to be doubtful at present. The land occupied by tenante of the so-called Maori leaseholds are now almost exclusively managed by the natives. Trust Commissioner and the European’s rent was some time ag reduced by half for a term of three JUS*, the balance of the deferred rent to be paid op at the end of three years. This privilege has been extended to many of these tenants and is one of the Maori grievances. The participation of certain chiefs la the affair is regarded as » sign that enforced collection of their rents and official deductions made for collection has caused these natives to take the steps they did. £The damage for trespass of horses and cattle were assessed

at la a head. About tea ac es of gras* has been destroyed and perhaps 20* damage to fencas. Settlers have no fear of any serious disturbance.

CHRISTCHURCH ITEMS.

Christchurch, July 19.

Thomas Ayers, one of the oldest and most respected residentsof Woodend, died suddenly yesterday morning. The Committee of the Benevolent Associati n has decided not to revive it as a separate institution, as the Charitable Aid Board is satisfactorily performing the functions of the Association.

The death of Tregasser, who was fonud dead last night, was caused by rupture of the heart.

ERUPTION OF TARAWERA

Auckland, July 19 Three more bodies of Natives were found at Tokinedo, Wairoa, making 13 in all Te Koo i having prophesied Roto Iti is to be destroyed by fire, the Natives have cleared out bag and baggage, emlgra grating to Awahou, no. r Ohinenmtu. Professor Hutton states th*t Lake Rotorua tilted several inches during the Tarawera eruption, the Rotorua side be coming depressed and the northern side higher, but no further change had oc curred since. BELIEF OF THE SOFFEBEBS Wellington, July 19. At the invitation of the Governor, some forty or fifty members of both Houses had a conference with him this afternoon on the subject of the Tarawera eruption. Colonel Brett moved, and Mr l argavillo seconded —“ That a Committee be formed of the Governor, the two Speakers, and three members fr. m each House, to con sider the best means of affording relief to the sufferers by the eruption.” It wan afterwards decided to add the Mayor and Chairmen of the local bodies to the Com mittee. It was suggested by His Ex cellency that a monster carnival might be held on Soames’ Island, in the harbor.

PARLIAMENTARY.

HOUSE OP REPRESENTATIVES.

Monday. July 19

The House met at 7.30 p.m. The Premier in lajing on the table a

volume of the early edition of Barnard, referred to the untimely death of the compiler, Mr Maurice Fiz3eraid. la answer to Major Atkinson, who wanted to know the exact position of affairs on the West Coast, Mr Ballanca read a le'egratn from lespector Pardy detailing the various acta of the Maoris. He said the settlers had behaved with great determination, courage, and for bearance. Nine ringleaders had been arrested and sent to Upunake, and Go vernment had an ample force at its dis posal to deal with any difficulty that might arise on the Oaoat. The Govern ment had received positive information that it was on Te Whiti’s advice that the natives had acted, and he bad been warned that ho would be held responsible.

Twenty permanent militiamen had been sent to Opnnake to take the place of those guarding the prisoners. The Premier said that the Loan Bill : would be taken to-morrow, and if the ' discussion ended in time, the Represen tation Bill would be considered on Wed nesday. If the House assisted Gorern ment to push on the business, they ought to get finished in about a fortnight. If the Hon era willing they could sit on Saturday fo* private members’ business. The Premier made a statemt m regard ing Slee’s letter. He had looked carefully into the matter, and did not think the writer could b© charged with a breach of privilege He explained that when be moved h's resolution on Wednesday, he thought his colleague, the Treasurer, was going to speak. In answer to Sir George Grey, who asked if ary further enquiry into the matter would be undertaken, the Premier said that notice must be given of the question. >ir Gcorgo Grey ssid that &b they were to separate so soon some further action ought to be taken. The House ought to *■ ifirm the principle that an end should be put to disgraceful transactions of this kind. An Imprest Supply Bill for £300,000, was passed. A Committee was appointed to drew up reasons for disagreeing with the amendments of the Council in the Local Bodies Loans Bill. Several new clauses were added to the First Offenders Probation Bill which to finally passed. Mr Larnach moved the second reading of the Gold Duty Reduction Bill, the object of which was to reduce the duly fid per ounce per year for two years; The Bill was read a second time, and referred to the Goldfields Committee. The Mining Bill was further considered in Committee. The Bill was passed with alight amend ments. The Beer Doty Act Amendment, Mort gage Debentures, Deceased Persons t£state Duties Act Amendment, Public Bodies Leasehold and Administration Act Extension Bill were read a second time. The Codlin Moth Act Amendment BUI waacommitted. Mr W. F. Buckland moved that the Chairman leave the chair. Much opposition was shown to the Bill in the discussion which followed, but the motion was lost by 26 to 16. After several other divisions the Hon Mr Tole moved to report progress, and the Honse rose at 1 ».m.

THE WIMBLEDON MEETING.

Colonial Prize Takers.

[reuter's TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT ] London, July 19,

In the match for the Daily Telegraph Cup (seven shots at 500 yards), Private Allen, of Victoria, and Color-Sergant Barrow, oi each won prizes . ■ -

THIS ASHBURTON (iOARDIAN, TUESDAY, JULY 20, 1886



Monthly advertiser, iwued bv Robert Elston, Theatrical Agent and Bill Poster ; ternw-40 inch space 5a per month, centre spaces 10s ; for longer terms special arrangements can be made ; advertlaeraents should not be later than the 26th ef each month. B LACK, BEaTTIK & COMPANY, Criterion House, 201 203, 205, High street, CHRISTOHU HCH. We have the pleasure to advise oar Customer, and the residents generally Ut the Ashburton District that we have ow received vary large Shipments of newest DRAPERY GOODS the Present Season The ad vantages which we possess m being able to bay In Jie Best British Markets, and the thorough experience of our buyer, enables ns to supply aU Gcods under QUB C AbH bYsTh-M of baslness at dOWEST p d io bs. We endeavour toglve our Customers jest value ptocur b le, whatever Price Key may wish to purchase Goods at, and WELL-ASSORTED .hat the moat varied wants can be sup pled. We append a list of oar Depart ments, In each of which an immense Variety of most Novel and Fashionable will be found DRESS DEPARTMENT HOSIERY department mantle department dressmaking department millinery DEPARTMENT DReSS department* hosiery department mantle department dressmaking department millinerylTepartment clothing department NDERCLOTHING DEPARTMENT tailoring "department household furnishing iit. Manufacture from various Mil's luc'uding SKETS, FLAS -ELS & TWEEDS OF iHEL IvTON M ANUFACTURE. Cash System asl Cash Prices, SLACK, BEATTIE & CO. genera-. HO'JSK TAJLLO*iS, DRESSMAKER and milliners



Wanted. WANTED Known—Milk de'ivered daily in town or suburbs, at prices to meet the times. Orders addressed Wm. Gkeenslade, Allenton. or loft a' McFarlane’s stores, punctually attended to. 7 276 WANTED CASH .--White Sugar, 2sd ; White Crystal, 3d ; Sperm Candles 5d ; Lingfish, 4d ; best Lobsters, 6d ; Plaid Vestas, 5d per doz. ; Tea, Is per lb; Sago, 2sd; Tapioca, 2|d; Cutting Salmon. 8d ; Venus Nuilrod, 5s 6d; Groats, 9d. J. McGkeoor, Tancred Street. WJ ANTED Known—Hay.3 and Co. Vy will commence their Great Gift Sale To-morrow (Saturday) The greatest sensation of tlie day. Look out for the lucky glass jar of peas in their w:ndow next the Arcade. 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. 6 22 WANTED KNOWN—Long looked for come at last. T. Hoult, having commenced bacon caring, he Is able to supply a real good Pork Saueage 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. Hodlt. 7 WANTED KNOWN—Where can the most Drapery be bought for your money I — At H. G Skoeus, Welford House. Two shillings worth of handsome presents given for ev.ry 10s spent. Fresh preseuts in. See window. Ladies’ own dress materials made up ; style and lit guaranteed. fTJANTED Known—The Gospel will W bo preached every Lord’s Day evening In the Arcade Chambers at 6,30 p.m. (d.v.) Free for all. No collection. 5 697



Special Advertisements. E'.OUND —Spaniel Dog, Register No. 902, A.t'.G Owner can have same by paying expenses.— Joseph Piute, Mount Somers. 7316 MUSIO. — Mu J, .1. Ebooks, teacher of Pianoforte, Organ, Violin, Sing ing, etc. Pianos tuned. Terms on application. Williams Street, Ashburton 26 SHEEP FEED. FEED wanted for 2000 Hoggets for Three Months. Apply Mail office before SATURDAY, July 24 7*312 SERVANTS WANTED. SEVEN GENERAL SERVANTS and one COOK for Ashburton and suburbs. Also, one COOK and one GENERAL SERVANT for the country. ! Apply to Mrs Randall’s Registry Office. A. W. RANDELL, FRUITERER, Ac., Town Hall, Ashburton. Trees Trees Trees THE undersigned has FOR SALE all kinds of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, Pinna Insignia, Austrians, Meritima, 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, A >7R A oKKnr lon



CANTERBURY MILLS, ASHBURTON. J I WILL be a BUYER of UPWARDS OF 300,000 Bushels MILLING WHEAT THIS SEASON. Also some Large Lines of OATS AND OTHER PRODUCE. CORNSACKS, Foil Slzo ami Weight, at 5s 6d per dozen. 0. W. TURNER. 340 '' • > H. BROWN E HAVE FOR SALE— PRIME SEED WHEAT PRIME SEED OATS PRIME SEED BARLEY. Some of the above lots have been grown in the Timaru district. PIG FEED FOR SALE In any quantity. FRIEDLANDER BROS. 243*



Victoria House RE-OEG iNISATION OF BUSINESS. REDUCING STOCK RETIRING from the FANCY DRESS, HATS, and MANTLE EPARTMENTS PHENOMENAL VALUE now Riven, and to bo obtained until AUGUST 20th NEXT DIMANT AND COE, GENERAL DRAPERS OLOITHEE3, S«., East and Tuncrad 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 thoii work efficiently, are now in a position to meet the demands of the public with a fir ‘-elass article at prices to suit the times. Every c Tlption of Carriages and Traps made, Painted and Repaired. Spring Traps from £2O. Whltechapols from £25. Baggies from £3o^ p, 3,—Special attention paid to Repainting and Retrlmmlng. j 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 Taming, Boring and the Repairing of all kinds of Machinery, Including Combines, Engines, Reaper and Binders, and every description of Agricultural Implements. ESTIMATES given for Contractors and Builders Ironwork. HORSES CAREFULLY HOD—Draughts, 7s ; Hacks, 6a. 8



Special advertisements m m c R 0 W|N BON W'O'R ARMAGH STREET, Christchurch. Portable Eanges ts Burn Wood and Goal—ln Four Sizes. PAINTED CORRUGATED IRON IN Four, Six and Seven Feet Lengths. 40 per cent. Cheaper than Galvanised Iron. 10 1988 Notice. I*.HAVE disposed of my Business In Ashburton to MESSRS H. J. WOOD & CO., OF CHRISTCHURCH. In thanking the Public of Ashburton and District for their liberal patronage accorded to mo during the years I have carried on business here, I have much pleasure in soliciting a continuance of their favor on behalf of my worthy successors, who will make this a branch of their well-known STATIONER’S HaLL. THOS. F. FARLEY.



In reference to the ab >ve, we respect fully request the Public of Ashburton and District, and all friends and customers of Mr Farley, to favor us with acontiuuanse 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 our Christchurch prices Any Book out of stock will be Imme diately procured from our Christchurch establishment. H. J. WOOD"AND CO., STATIONS US’ HALL. All book debts to be paid to H. J. Wood and Co. THOS. F.jjFARLEY. NK V> ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOR rptiß NEW GOODS FOR THE | WINTER SEASON ARE NOW OREN ED OUT. The Stock is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE T' '\VN, And the variety of Style and Patterns in (Men’s, Youths’, and Boys’ Clothing leaves nothing to he desired. , Thousands of Men’s and Boys Suita, 1 newest styles. Trousers and Trousers ' and Vests manufactured of New I Zealand Tweeds. Every garment s warranted shrunk _ £ Overcoats, W aterproof Coats and I eggings r in great variety s Hats, comprising every new stylo worn Children’s Jersey Suits, Children’s Men- ‘ of-War Suits ' 1 Gentlemen’s Hosiery, Scarves ; Oxford t Regatta and White Shirts r Ruga, Portmanteaus, and Traveling Bags c The celebrated WERTHEIM SEWING ’ \ MACHINE. Time Payments.J i N.Z. CLOTHING FACTORY, East Street, j I



NEWCASTLE COAL. A A COMPANY’S MINE. fjfjE ARE NOW LANDING, ex Jessie Vy and Okonom 400 TONS COAL From tho above Company’s mine. The demand for this Coal in Melbourne and t-ydnoy is so great that a cargo rarely finds its way to Now Zealand 4.7244 TUCKER AND REBTELL. THE ASHBURTON WOOLLEN MANU 1 FACTORING COMPANY (LIMITED) ISJ prepared to received limited suras of MONEY ON DEPOSIT at the following rates of interest: — At call, per cent. If deposited for Throe Months, 5 per cent ; for Six Months, 5$ per cent. ; and for Twelve Months, 64 per cent. ALFRED BUNTING, 6 194 J Secretary.



Seeds. I HAVE NOW LANDING, ex Loch Awe, Alliance, and other vessels, a stock of White and Red Clover, Alsyke, Oowgrass, &c., Ac. These seeds have been carefully selected, and are of the best quality. GEORGE JAMESON, 7*314 Ashburton.



DISSOLUTION OP PARTNERSHIP. NOTICE la hereby given that the Partnership which has for some time past been carried on by WILLIAM BALL ZOUOH and JOHN ANDREW MACPHERSON, und-r the Firm of “ Zouch and Maopberson,” at Ashburton, as Auctioneers and Commission Agents, was this day dissolved by mutual consent ALL CLAIMS ajr-' ' ' - 4 Turn must be rendered, and all Accounts paid to Mr R. M. Outhbertson, Solicitor, on or before the first day of August next, and his receipt will be sufficient discharge for any moneys due to the said Firm, As witness our hands this sixteenth day of July, 1886, (Signed) W. H. ZOUOH J. A. MAOFHKRSON. witness— R. M, Cuthbertson, 7*315 Solicitor, Ashburton.



J. Ballantyne & Co. A holding an JMMBNSE QLEARING gALE or DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, On Account of ALTERATION IN PARTNERSHIP. See Circular. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, CiißisTcnOKcn, J 7 227