DAILY MEMORANDA.

MEETINGS, AMUrf LAMENTS Etc. Thursday, Junk 3 L.0.L., Star of Ashburton— Meeting In the Orange Ball at 7 30 Friday, June 4. Ashburton County Council —At Council Chambers, 11 a.m. Oddfellows’ Hall—Dance at S o’clock Saturday, June 5. Wakannl Road Board—At Boad Board office

Monday, June 14 Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers at 7-30 _________

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

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RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

Trains Abbive at Ashburton— From Christ church and the North, at 10.15 a.m. (express), 4.35 p.m., nd 7.10 p.m. From Timaru, 10.45 a.m. From Dunedin and South, 5.27 p.m. (express). From Mount Somers, 10.5 a,m. _ Trains Leave Ashburton— For Christ batch and North, at 7.10 a.m., 10.55 a.m., end 5.37 p.m. (express). For Dunedin and aonth, 10.25 a.m. (express). For Timaru, 845 p.m. For Mount Somers, 5.5 p.m.

MAIL NOTICES.

Walla close at the Ashburton Post Office follows: — For Christchurch and North at 6 a.m 10.30 a.m., and 5 p.m., daily. For Chertsoy Rakaia, &c,, at 10.30 a. m and 6 p.m. 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 daily. for Timaru and South, at 10 a.m., and 4.30 p.m., daily. For Greenstreet, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10.45 a.m. For Wakanui, Elgin, Seaview, Seafield, nd Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at 6.30 a.m. For Mount Somers, daily at 4.30 p.m For Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Mon days and Thursdays, at 4.30 p.m. For Ashton, Waterton and Longbeach, 4.30 p.m. daily. For Flemington, on Mondays, Wednea {ays, and Fridays, at 4.30 p. m. For Newlands, on Tuesdays and Fri at 10.30 a.m.

•HTnPw arrive at Ashburton Post Office— . From Christchurch and Rakaia at 10,16 .m,, 4.35 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. From Ohertsey, &c. at 10.15 s and 4.35 p.m. daily. From Dunedin »nd Intermediate places at ■%!**. daily, Froni Temuka and Timaru at 10.40 a. m np {S*3op.m daily. From Greenstreet, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10 a.m. From Mount Somers, dally at 10.5 a>m. 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. Prom Newlands, on Tuesdays and Fri days, at 2.30 p.m. From Flemington on Tuesdays, Tfaurs days, and Saturdays, at 10a.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 1886. POLITICAL CRISIS.

As we predicted a few days ago, when noticing the introduction of the Civil Service Reform Bill, the Government's half-hearted profession of a desire to effect a reduction in the departmental expenditure of the colony has not satis fied those members who demand some defined and substantial policy of re trenchment. In the House of Repre sentatives last evening Mr Montgomery moved that Government should reduce the Estimates during the current year by £-75,000, and he supported this startling motion by a vigorous criticism of the Financial Statement. The member for Akaroa contends that the surplus which the Premier announced with a great flourish of trumpets at Napier, and which the Treasurer made the piece de resistance of his annual budget, has no existence in fact ; that it has only a visionary presence depicted by a species of financial legerdemain. Mr Montgomery ridiculed the Civil Service Reform Bill, and very fairly anticipated its probable effect when lie said it was really a measure to provide for the appointment of a commission to enquire into the prices of potatoes and slop-clothes. His suggestions that Ministers should reduce their own salaries, and dispense with some of their official extravagancies were very much to the point, and even the most in fatuated admirer of Sir Julius Vogel will be unable to deny the statement that a prominent trait in the character of the Colonial Treasurer is an over readiness to borrow. We presume, from a perusal of the telegraphed report of Mr Montgomery’s speech, that the member for Akaroa had no desire to pose as the leader of the Opposition. But the Premier, very naturally, would not submit to the proposed rebuff’, without making the question a party one. Sir Robert Stout’s reply to Mr Montgomery was neither an able nor a generous effort ; it was vigorous and vehement, but the personal references to the member for Akaroa were, under the circumstances, in bad taste. The

Premier’s defence of the Civil Service Bill was as weak as the Bill itself. The measure, he said, was drafted by himself before Parliament met, and it was “ almost decided to put it in the Governor’s speech.*’ He would like to ask what other system could be adopted

for retrenchment in the service other than was stated in the Bill ? “ Did the /ion. gentleman leant fewer post or telegraph offices ?” This is fencing the question. Attack our Civil (Service how, when, or whore you may, the . stereotyped reply is, “ Look at our Post and Telcgranh systems.” These two branches of the Service, owing to an influence which wo need not discuss at the present moment, arc. conducted with economy and efficiency, and Ministers would have them excuse the extravagancies and mismanagement of every other depart ment. But the growing opposition to the present {Government will not be suppressed by attempted evasions ; the whole question of colonial finance will be fought out on the floor of the House during the next few days. As to the ultimate result of the struggle, we have not sufficient information upon which to form a reliable opinion, but there are already indications that the friends of the Government are not entirely satis fied with their position. The defeat of the Ministry would, probably, be fol lowed by a dissolution of the House, and qualified persons who are still

unregistered should not lose anothe:

moment in securing the privileges to which they are entitled.

The usual monthly meeting of the Ashbur. ton County Counoilyvill take place to-morrow,

Sir William Fox and Mr Glover are success fully i executing their temperance mission in Christchurch.

We understand 'that several Ashburton residents have engaged passages by the iS.S. Triumph for Kimberley.

Kobt. Kent and Charles Stanton Wedge were committed for trial at Christchurch yesterday uuder a charge of robbery with violence. There ii another case of the same nature against two other men to bo heard to-morrow.

W. H. Itlessenger, the hotelkeeper who absconded to Melbourne, was brought before the Christchurch Police Court yesterday, charged with the misdemeanour of deserting bis wife and going to another colony; Ho was re»a«(ied.

We have received from the Union Stenm

ship Company, copies of its time tables and pockets guides for June. A meeting of the Committee of the Ash burton Racing Club was held at the Club’s room last evening. A statement of accounts in connection with the late race meeting, which was considered satisfactory, was submitted by the Secretary, A number of accounts were passed for payment, and other routine busi ness having been transacted, the Committee adjourned. A social gathering will be held at the St. Stephen’s schoolroom, Burnett street, this evening.

The division on the second reading of the >ish Land Purchase Bill will I e taken in the tritish House of Commons to-morrow.

Meetings of the Upper Ashburton and Ash burton (suburban) jj Licensing Committees will be heldto-morrow.

The annual meeting of the members of the Ashburton Racing Club will be held on Satur day Juno 12. We are pleased to learn that notwithstanding the unfortunate weather the late race meeting produced a substantial additional to the funds of the Club.

POLITICAL NEWS.

[BY OUB .SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.]

WELLINGTON, Juno 2,

There is scarcely any gossip going on in political circles, and hardly any news worth sending. It is on all hands agreed that so far the session is the most peculiar one ever known, there being an almost universal spirit of Iniwz fah'c. Nobody, indeed, seems to care about anything very much, and there is an entire absence of party enthusiasm or excitement of any sort. The financial debate, which opened last evening, was the poorest thing of the kind for years past, and it is not likely that on its resumption this evening it will exhibit any change of tone, unless, indeed, somebody winds up with a surprise motion. There is, I thiuk, a probability of this. All the after noon was spent in answering [questions of no general interest, and in a match against time by hon. members, who talked out a motion of Dr Newman’s so as to prevent the Pacific Islands question, which was next on the Order Paper, from coming up for discussion. The Hon. Mr Reynolds has been called to the Executive Council, and will be sworn in to-morrow.

Mr Montgomery has moved a resolution calling upon the Government to take back the Estimates and reduce the departmental expenditure by seventy-live thousand pounds. The Premier has accepted this as a motion of want-of-confidenco, and is now speaking.

HAKATERE TOWN BOARD.

The first meeting of the Town Board for the newly-constituted Town District of Ilakatere was held in the Hampstead School room last evening. Present—Messrs F. T. Mayo, W. W. White, G. W. Andrews, B. Carter, and P. Fawcett. chairman. Messrs F. T. Mayo and W. W. White were nominated for the Chairmanship, but the latter withdrew, and Mr Mayo was duly elected. In taking the chair Mr Mayo referred to the great deal of time and effort which had been expended by Mr White in the formation of the district, and said ho would have liked to have seen that gentleman in the position of Chairman. MEETING-BOOM, A committee, consisting of Mr White, Mr Andrews, and the Chairman, was appointed to make arrangements for hiring a room for the use of the Board. MEETING DAYS. It was resolved that the Board meet on the first and third Thursdays in each month until farther arrangements are made, the next meeting to be held on the 17th inst. SETTLEMENT. The Chairman was empowered to notify the Wakanui Road Board that the Town Board required a settlement of accounts, and to ask the Board to appoint a time and a com mittee to settle matters. The Chairman and Mr White were appointed a committee to meet the committee of the Wakanui Road Board. RATE ROLL. The Chairman was authorised to communi cate with the Property Tax Commissioner with a view to obtaining a rate roll. NAME. Mr Fawcett brought up the question of name, which he said had (been referred to the Board by a recent meeting of ratepayers. He moved—“ That the name of the now dis trict be Hampstead.” Mr Andrews seconded the motion.

The Chairman expressed the opinion that the name could only be changed on a petition signed by a majority of the ratepayers. He asked the proposer and seconder of the motion to allow it to remain in abeyance until next meeting, by which time authorities could be looked up. It it were as he thought, he would suggest that it would be well to pre pare a petition to be signed by the rate payers who were favorable to a change, and let them settle the question once and for all. After some discussion it was resolved that the Board should express its opinion on the matter prior to any further steps being taken. Mr Carter moved as an amendment—“ That the name be changed to Trevorton.” Mr White seconded pro forma. The amendment was put and lost, and the motion carried. The Chairman’s suggestion with regard to postponing any action to be taken till after next meeting was adopted. ADJOURNMENT. This was ail the business, and the Board then adjourned.

THE RUSSIANS AT WELLINGTON.

[by telegraph.]

Wellington, June 2. Last night and this morning various stories were afloat regarding the Russian man-of-war. It was said she hoisted u black ball on going out, which was the sign of the punishment of death, and rumor had it that two men were to be shot for refusal of duty. This morning there was a further addition to the effect that one had been shot before entering the harbor. What gave color to the story was the fact that none of the men were allowed ashore, during her stay here, and no steamers were allowed to go alongside. Enquiry, however, proves that she had no black signal of any kind hoisted, and the pilot states that when he left her ho had neither heard of the matter nor seen any preparation or signal of any kind. The rumor had this much truth, that two men guilty of desertion wore to bo punished, but all they were likely to get, according to one of the Russian officers, was six weeks’ imprisonment. Tho Vestrix went through the Straits, and will probably sail round Capo to Auckland. One of tho torpedo corps joined her as elec trician. Both the Russian and Japanese warships took very large supplies of fresh meat while here, more than twice the amount an English ship is accustomed to take.

FEDERAL COUNCIL.

New Appointments.

(REUTER’S TELEGRAMS COPYRIGHT ) Melrourne, June 2. Messrs Gillies, Premier, and Wrixon,

Attorney General, have been appointed to represent this colony in the Federal Council in the place of Messrs Service and Berry, who ate both in England.

HOME RULE.

Australian Support.

The Melbourne City Council has had under consideration an application for the use of the Town Hall for a Nationalists’ meeting in support of Mr Gladstone’s Irish proposals. After some discussion the application was refused.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

Wednesday, June 2 The Council met at 2.30 p m. QUESTIONS. Mr Buckley replying to Mr Bathgate, said the Government had no inten'ion to repeal the Contagious Diseases Act. EXPENDITURE OUT OF 1,04 N, On the motion of Sir F. Whitaker, it was resolved to have a return prepared showing the expenditure out of loan in eaeh of the provincial districts of the colony from January I, 1870 to March 31. I*B6. FIRST READINGS. The Charitable Trustees Extension Bill and Native Reserves Empowering Bill were read a first time. THE DEFENCE BILL Mr Buckley moved the third reading of the Defence Bill. After debate, the motion was agreed to, and tlie Bill wag passed. The Council, at 3 30, p. rn. adjourned to next day.

HOUSE OF REPRESEN TAT IVES.

Tuesday, June 1, The House mat at 2 30,p m QUESTIONS,

Replying to qu-stions Ministers said : The Arthur's Pass route for the Midland Railway has been adopted by a majority of the House in 1884. -It was intended to ask for a vote of £10,( 00 for the promotion of a special settlement scheme, —A New Z aland Year Book could not bo published except at considerable expense. —The Government had no information in regard to any operations under the Mortgage Debentures ’ ct—The Napier Lunatic Asylums had been practicilly closed. — Mr and Mrs Agnew had no claim on the colony.—A small sum would be placed on the supplementary estimates to meet the expenses of burial of persons found dead.

ENDOWMENTS. Dr. Newman moved—” That In the opinion of the House it ia advisable that reserves of land should now bo set apart for charitable aid, higher, technical and primary education, and harbors, and thd House requests the Government to give effect to this opinion by legislation this session. ”

Sir U. Stout recognised that the South Islands was more careful with its lands than the North, but that was the fault of the North Island He looked upon re serves as a mode tf keeping lands be longing to the State. In the North Island, when a new block was opened, reserves were made for primary education. The primary reserves in the South Island had been coioniaiised and were benefiting the whole colony. The time would come when members of the House would insist on no freehold lands being parted with, for he held that the freehold system was the curse of the colony. If the h. n gentleman would strike out that portion of his motion referring to harbors the motion would no doubt be accepte I. Mr Montgomery denied that the free - hold system was the curse of the colony. Mr Moss thought the perpetual leasing system so much advocated by the Govern ment was laying the foundation of a groat deal of tronble. Mr Ballance contended that the home stead system In the United States had broken down and tenant farmers were increasing in numbers over freeholders. In New Zaaland the land was year by year becoming limited, while in the States land was almost unlimited. He would ask if they were to part with the laud of the colony where would be the land for the next generation. Mr Madandrew could not support the motion as it stood. He had for years past been In favour of setting apart re serves, but he thought they were over doing this Charitable Aid question. He had-no objection to reserves for educa tional purposes but he could not countenance setting apart reserves for harbors and charitable aid.

Mr Rolleaton said he would vote for any measure that would tend to settle people on the land, for on th : a question depended the future happiuesa of the country.

Messrs W. F. Buckland, Rosa, Fulton, Reid, Hatch, J. C. Buckland Beetham and Turnbull spoke on the motion

The deba-e was interrupted by te 5.30 adjournment.

EVENING SITTING

Tho House resumed at 7.30. WANT OF CONFIDENCE. Mr W. F. Dockland resumed the debate on the Financial Statement by saying he labored under a disadvantage In coming after the leaders of the House. He then proceeded to read a parody on the Financial Statement. He contended tho Government had not grasped the position of the country, and that the position was even worse than was repre sented by the member for Egmoat. He moved an amendment—“ That tc enable the House to deal efficiently with the matter of retrenchment, the Speaker do not leave the chair for the purpose of granting supplies to her Majesty till such time as the Public Works Statement and Supplementary Estimates have been brought down to the House.” Mr Montgomery held that Instead of a surplus, they were really £36,000 to the bad. They were also £52,000 to the bad in land fund In a year, and last year they had to draw upon the loan for £40,000 to assist the land fund. Taking the tables attached to the Financial Statement as correct, he contended that the sum of £BOO,OOO would not be avail able for spending as they please 1, as was stated by the Treasurer. Not a single shilling of that sum would be available owing to the outstanding liabilities. The Treasurer was extremely sanguine, but the chief trait in his character was to borrow. They had to borrow for de fences, also £200,000 for Road Boards. He thought it was most unsound to borrow to aid the ordinary revenue of the country. He considered the threatened appeal to tho country during the recess, before Parliament had any opportunity of judging of the Govern ment policy, was a most unconstitutional proceeding. Knowing that the country was overburdened by departmental expen diture, and that the present was a time for strong retrenchment in every direction he felt he should not be doing his duty, unless he proposed an amendment— That the Government should reduce their estimates during the current year by £75,000.” Ho neld that £IOO,OOO could be easily saved by a proper system of retrenchment. The Civil Service Bill was indeed drawn on new principles. Tha Bill was really a Bill to appoint a Commission to enquire Into the price of potatoes and slop clothes. He considered the Ministers' salaries were too high. If the Premier received £1250 a year and the other Ministers £IOOO, he contended that would be ample. He also held that maintaining a steamer and special trains for Ministers to travel in was fostering a system tho very opposite of simplicity. He asked members to support h’s resolu tion, as he considered an expression of opinion from the House in this direction should be considered by the Ministry as strengthening their hands. Ha moved the amendment because he thought it absolutely necessary in the interests of the country. Sir ii Stout said the motion meant that the House would refuse supplies to the preseat Ministry, and lie declined to accept it in any other light. This motion was a very different one to that moved by Cap tain Russell last year. That motion was aa instruction to nia Committee to reduce

(he Estimates, and no request was made to the Government in connection with it He was not an prised at Mr Montgomery’s motion. The hon gentleman was dis contented and dissatisfied. He had hop-d travel would have irnptoved his ( nr Mont gomery’s) temperament, but he came back as melancholy as ever. He defended the , surplus stated by the Treasurer, and said Sir J Vogel had acted strictly according to law in appropriating £25,000 of the sinking fund. As to subsidies kept back, the consolidated fund was charged with £17,000 more than the previous year. Ho could not understand what bad been said as to subsides net being paid. Ab to the liabilities spoken of he could not assume that Major Atkinson and Mr Mont gomery were ignorant of what those liabilities were. He said practically all the immediate liabilities were about £36,000, the others were contingent liabili ties. Me was greatly amussd at the position taken up by'Mr Montgomery on the de crease in the land fund, when only a few days ago he attacked the Government fur not giving land away for nothing Com ing to the question of retrenchment. Mr Montgomery had stated to his constitu ents that he would endeavor to get the departmental expenditure reduced by £IOO,OOO or £150,000 Aa for the Oivil Service Kill, it was drafted by himself (dir R. Stout) before Parlia ment met, and it was almost decided to nut it in the Governor’s Speech j If the Government were to take off 10 j per cent, all round it would not reach £75,000. How, then, was it to be done ? Did the hon. gentleman want fewer post or telegraph offices? No one was more anxious for retrenchment than he (Sir R. Stout.) was, and he contended that the Civil Service was not _increasing. He would say no Government could effect a saving of £75,000 unless they took 10 per tent, all round from the meanest laborer in the service. The Government were anxious for judicious retrenchment, but they were anxious not to create a scare such as happened in 1879, when large sums were withdrawn from the colony. What the Government objected to was hon. members corning down with a motion equivalent to want of confidence and to deny their supplies. He denied that their policy was one of borrowing, but it was one of moderation in prosecut ing the public works of the colony. He was against a large borrowing policy, but he held that they should construct their public works with vigor, and at the same time with economy. He thought the colony would every year progress in wealth. All that they asked was care, vigor, and hope. He would ask the House not to decline to grant supplies, and to nega tive the motion.

Mr Fisher thought it came with pecu liarly bad grace from the Premier to refer to a high-minded gentleman like the mem ber for Akaroa as discontented because he brought down this motion. He deprecated altogether the Premier’s practice of im puting sinister motives to hon members who differed from him. It was the opinion of the financial authorities of the country that If they must borrow, one million a year was sufficient. He had ascertained, in travelling over the country lately, that there existed a system of cor ruption in the colony which had been built up by the present Government. He hoped the day was not far distant when they would have a reversal of some of the proceedings of this Ministry. ' Mr Turnbull thought every member would admit that Mr Montgomery was actuated by patriotic motives in bringing down his motion. As to the question of borrowing, he was not ashamed to say he felt sorry the Premier did not allow the Treasurer to bring down the proposals he advocated at Auokland. The groat evil which existed in the colony at present was its private indebtedness, and if Government had considered the difficulties of the colony they would have brought down a loan of five millions to relieve it from its depression. Mr Brycs moved the adjournment of the debate till next day, at 2 30. This was agreed to, and the House rose at 12 30.

ADDINGTON LIVE OCK MARKET.

Wednesday

Large entries of stock were yarded in all parts of the market, the attendance of buyers being hardly up to the average. Fat Cattle— The large entry was made up of principally medium sorts. The demand was only fairly good, no alteration taking place in late rates. Steers went at from £4 17s 6d to £7 12s 6d, heifers from £3 10s to £6 15s, fat cows from £-1 to £5 15s, being from 18s to 19s per 1001 b. Fat Sheep—A very large entry, some very good sorts being on offer. For these the de mand showed a fair activityjor freezing pur poses. Medium and inferior sorts were neg lected, and the very large supply caused values to decline slightly. Heavy weight crossbred wethers sold at from 10s 6d to 13s 6d, medium sorts 7s 9d to 9s 9d, crossbred ewes at from os 6d to 8s 9d, merino wethers (inferior sorts) from 3s 6d to os per head. From lid to IJd may be quoted as ruling rates. Store Sheep—A fairly large entry, but a very moderate enquiry. Sound mouthed merino ewes sold at 2s od per head ; a line of two-tooth quarter-back wethers at 4s 4d were about the only public sales. Store Cattle— Only a small entry, buyers scarce; the few cattle sold indicated no alteration in existing values. Dairy stock were in moderate supply, the demand being equal. Pigs—A very large entry; no advance to be .recorded in values- Porkers 13s 6d to 19s 6d, bacon pigs from 2Gs to 425.

MODEST DEMANDS.

(by telegraph.)

Auckland, June 3

A special meeting of the Chamber of Commerce was held yesterday afternoon to consider a letter to the Minister for Public Works re ex tension of Main Trunk Railway line from Helensville northwards to Bay of Islands, a branch line from main trunk line to New Plymouth via Stratford, and a branch line from the main trunk line eastwards to Napier, ask ing that these lines might be made within five years. The letter was adopted, and it was resolved that a copy be for warded to the Northern members, with a request that a caucus be called for its consideration, and, further, that a copy be forwarded to each Chamber of Commerce in the colony, County Councils, and Road Boards, with request that they should co-operate. It was also resolved to ask the Mayor to call another meeting to discuss the question of railways. The attention of the Northern members is also to be called to the fact that nothing definite was stated by the Colonial Trea surer as to raising the North Island Trunk Railway loan, and requesting them to bring the matter before the House.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Sydney, May 28.

The resolution for the new Customs duties having been passed, a Bill was brought in and passed its initial stages j Several members have informed the Go vernment that they intend to oppose these duties step by step, and to take ad vantage ofgali the forma of the House to prevent them from passing. A large meeting held in the city has declared against the new duties as destructive to the trade of the port. Several large steamers have been laid 011 for Kmberley. Lord Carrington visited the Victoria yesterday, previous to her departure, and inspected all the arrangements. A large number of persons are leaving here for the new goldfield. The death is announced of the Hon. W. B. Sutter.

A.small quantity of rain has fallen in the country, and the prospects are some what brighter.

Melbourne, May 28, Th» Woolgrowera’ Association are busily making out a scheme for establishing woollen factories in China and Japan.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

[PEE PBESS ASSOCIATION.]

Auckland, June 2,

The unemployed have got the Mayor to -elegraph a resolution passed at a mee'fng, name y that the Government bo asked to apen relief works at once for 200 men.

Pour deserter from the. American whaler, Petrel have made a charge of great cruelty against ll e oiptain and ua e It is alleged th-t they deserted to reach Auckland end complain to the American Consul. Captain Webb, Acting-C nsul, left for ‘Russell to-night to investigate the oh >.rge.

Mr Vailc, the railway reformer, leaves for Wellington to morrow to give evidence before the Railway Charges Committee in the interest of the Had way Reform League.

Inveucakgill, June .2 The“ Southland News” reports that Mr T. J Thompson, late Underwriters’ Sur veyor at the Bluff, and a wed-known resi dent there, was one of those drowned in the Lj -80-moon. He lately resigned his appdntment, and went on a trip to Aus tralia. He was a man of great energy and enterprise in developing the mineral re sources cf the district, being the discoverer of the Nightcaps Coalfields, and more re ceratly a patentee of cement made from uca eiials found at the Bluff, and wh.ch promised to be a success.

CRICKET.

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London, Jane 1. The North of England match at Man chester had to be put off to-day on * account of rain. Play will be resumed to morrow, weather permitting. London, June 2. Following is the team selected to re present the Gentlemen in their match against the Anstraliaos, which com mences at Lord’s' to-morrow:—C. W. Rock, Cambridge: S, Christopherson, Kent; W. G. Grace, Gloucestershire ; Lord Harris, Kent ; W. W. Read, Surrey; W. E. Roller. Surrey ;T. W. Scott, Middlesex ; G. G. Walker, Derby shire ;M. C. Kemp, Kent; and G. F. Vernon, Middlesex.

June 2

The late heavy rains have rendered the wicket On the Old Trafford ground, Manchester, so heavy that further play in the match between Australians and North of England has been abandoned, a draw being declared in favor of the Home team, who wanted 40 to win, aud had 9 wickets to fall.

THE TARIFF.

Approval

[REUTER’S TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT.]

Sydney, June 2. At a public meeting held last night, resolutions were adopted approving of the tariff proposals of the Government.

BANK DEFALCATION.

Holt Sentenced.

[REUTER’S TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT.]

Sydney, June 2. Holt was brought up for sentence to-day, and condemned to four years hard labor in Darlinghurst gaol.

NEW HEBRIDES.

Destructive Gale.

[REUTER'S TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT. ]

Sydney, June 2. News is to hand from the New Hebrides, stating that heavy gales have lately prevailed there, causing serious damage to plantations.

THE HOME RULE BILL.

[Ret; tee’s telegrams—copyright] London, June 2. The debate in the House of Com mons on tne Irish question was con tinued last night, when Sir Wm. Vernon Harcourt, Chancellor of the Exchequer, spoke. He affirmed that the country generally sanctioned the principal of the Bill, which he stated would be carried out although the present Government might be destroyed. The Arms Extension Bill was passed yesterday by the House of Lords.

THE LYE-E-MOON.

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The M§.te Charged with Manslaughter Sydney. June 3. At the Coroner’s inquest held yester day on the Lye-e-Moon disaster, the jury found that the wreck was cansed by {gross neglect, but there was not sufficient evidence before them to point out the guilty persons. Fotheringham, who was in charge of the bridge when the vessel struck, has been arrested on a charge of manslaughter.

VICTORIA.

Political.

[rEOTEr’s TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT.] Melbourne, June 3. It is announced that there will amendment proposed to the Address in-Reply to the Governor’s Speech.

TURKEY AND GREECE.

Recent Engagements.

[rßUTEr's TSLBOEAMH COPYRIGHT. 1 London, June 2.

The Greek troops have evacuated the position at Zygos. The Turkish commander admits he had 340 men killed and wounded during the late fight, but states his soldiers buried over i2co Greeks.

TO-DAY’S TELEGRAMS.

[PBK PRESS ASSOCIATION. 7 Fire.

Auckland, June 3. The Mangawhare Hotel with contents was totally destroyed by fire this morning. The. loss is estimated at £I4OO, It is be lieved to be covered by insurance. Fire quite accidental, but origin unknown, A Rich Claim Thames, June 3. A few weeks ago a new discovery of gold was made at Waiomo situated about 10 miles from Thames. Splendid loose prospects of gold were obtained, and in consequence a number of claims in the vicinity were pegged out. The prospec tors a day or two ago had a parcel of 21 tons of general dirt and 200 pounds picked stuff packed to the Thames foe treatment by one of the batteries. The crushing was finished to-day fer the rich return of 160 ounces retorted gold, which is valued at about £3 Ss'per ounce.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 1886.



Wanted. WANTED —A good general servant. Apply Office of this Paper. 069 Ilf AN TED—A ood general servant. M Apply Mra John Orr, Alford Forest Road. 6 56 MUSIC. — Mr J. S. Brooks, teacher of Pianoforte, Organ, Violin, Sing ing, etc. Pianoa tuned. Terms on application, Williams Street, Ashburton. 5 26 WANTED KNOWN—To Meet the Times, C. Hawkins. Tinwald, is now making Men’s Watertight Boots to order—Rivetted, 18s ; pegged, 20s, A good assortment of Boots for the winter season, now in stock, at the lowest possible price. A call earnestly solicited WANTED —Two Sisters or Friends may meet with Board and Resi dence in a comfortable home, In Ashbur ton, at moderate charges ; or Two Young Cirla attending the High School. Address in first instance, P.S., Randall’a, Fruiterer, <fec., East street. 6 52



FOB CASH. —White Sugar, 24d ; White Crystal, 3d ; Sperm Candles, 6d; Lingfiah, 4d ; best Lobsters, 6d ; Plaid Vestas, 5d per doz. ; Tea, Is per lb; Sago, 2£d; Tapioca, 2id; Cutting Salmon, 8d ; Venus Nnilrod, 5s 6d ; Groats, 9d. McGbegob, Tancred Street. M~ ESSES WHITE, SMITHSON, and EAYMOND. of Timam, Solicitors, notify that their Mr J. W. WHITE will attend THE ABHBUKTON CO CRTS, and may be consulted after the arrival of the South 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 Quill’e Hotel.



jgLAOK, BEATTIE & COMPANY, Criterion House, 201, 2C3, 205, High street, CHRISTCHURCH. We have the pleasure to advise our Customers and the residents generally la the Ashburton District that we have sow received very large Shipments of NEWEST DRAPERY GOODS for the Present Season. The advantages which we possess in being able to bay in »be Best British Markets, and the thorough experience of our bnyer, enables ns to supply all Goods under OUR CASH SYSTEM of business AT LOWEST PRICES. We endeavour to give our Customers best value procurable, whatever Prices they may wish to purchase Goods at, and ear Stock is so LARGE AND WELL-ASSORTED that the most varied wants can be sup plied. We append a list of our Depart ments, In each of which an immense Variety of most Novel and Fashionable Goods will be fonnd



VT7"ANTED 999 lovers of the Fine Arts W 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 Son, Burnett Street, opposite the “ Ashburton Mail” Office. VS7ANTED Known—Hayes and Co »V Lave bought the samples of an English Umbrella manufacturer, at a largo Discount. Also, a splendid lot of new Dress Materials, very cheap. Como and see them, at Hayes and Co.’s, Arcade WANTED Known—The Gospel wilt be preached every Lord’s Day evening in the Arcade Chambers at 6 30 p.m. (d.v.) Free for all. No collection. ANTED KNOWN—Long looked for come at last. T. Hoult, having commenced bacon curing, ho is able to supply a real good Pork Sausage at Of per lb at the Factory, Moore st, Ashburton, Pigs cured in any quantity dried, smoked and delivered home at One Penny per lb. F. Houet. PRESENTS ! Presents ! We are now giving Presents to the value of 4s in the £ to every purchaser o£ One Shilling and upwards on Drapery and Millinery, etc. For description of Presents see Window. Dressmaking ou the premises. Perfect fit guaranteed.— EL. O. Skgebs, Melford House. 5 22 5 607



Monthly advertiser, issued by Robert Elston, Theatrical Agent and Bill Poster ; terms —40 inch space 5s per month, centre spaces 10s ; for longer terms special arrangements can be made ; advertisements should not be later ANTED Known—Wertheim Sew ing Machines can be had on Time Payments at the New Zealand Clothing Factory’s Branch, East street, Ashburton. Special Advertisements. NOTICE. IT is requested that all ACCOUNTS owing “ The Ashburton Guardian Company, Limited," up to 30th April, be Paid at once to Mr B, Hughes, whose receipt alone will be a sufficient discharge. than the 26th ef each month. 760 2 276 m 11 OHAS. W. PURNELL, Chairman.



CANTERBURY MILLS, ASHBURTON. I WILL be a BUYER of UPWARDS OF 800,000 Bushels MILLIE G WHEAT THIS SEASON. Also some Large Lines of OATS AND OTHER PRODUCE, CORNSACKS, Fall Size and Weight, at 5a 6d per dozen. O, W. TURNER. 340 Per D. H. BROWN.



TO the Ashburton Guards and Volun teers. —THE VOLUNTEER RED BOOK, containing the whole o the Exercises in Battalion Drill, fcjquaC. _>/ill, Bayonet Drill, Infantry Drill, Etc, NOW IN. The above should be perused by all Volunteers and will be found useful to those intending to compete for Govern ment appointments. This book being difficult to procure all intending purchasers had better apply at once to T, F. F A RL E Y. School Committees will do well to con sider the many advantages to be derived from purchasing their prize books from me, as I am now offering prize books at very reasonable prices, in fact, at Christ church prices, and no carriage to pay, whilst my stock consists of about 3,500 volumes.



School requisites of every description kept in stock. Thomas F, Farley, Bookseller, Stationer, Printer, and Newsagent, Saunders’ Buildings, East street, Ashburton, Branch Shop: Town Hall, Ashburton.



DRESS DEPARTMENT HOSIERY DEPARTMENT MANTLE DEPARTMENT DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT millinery’departmbnt DReSS DEPARTMENT HOSIERY DEPARTMENT MANTLE DEPARTMENT DRESSMAKER G~DEPARTMENT MILLINERY "DEPARTMENT CLOTHING DEPARTMENT UNDERCLOTHING DEPARTMENT TAILORING DEPARTMENT HOUOBHOLD FURNIHING DEPT. olcniae Manufacture from various mils. Including BLANKETS, FLANNELS & TWEEDS OF ASHBERTON MANUFACTURE. Cash System anb Cash Prices. BLACK, BEATTIE & CO. GENERAL DRAPERY WARE HOUSE, TAILORS, DRESSMAKERS AND milliners



Special advertisements. M ROWN IRON WuitiiS ARMAGH STREET,



Christchurch. Portable Eanges Burn Wood and Coal —In Four Sizes. PAINTED CORRUGATED IRON IN Four, Five, Six and Seven Feet Lengths. 40 per cent. Cheaper than Galvanised j Iron, 10 1988 Changed Hands 1 BRANCH SHOP, TOWN HALL, Ashburton. THE BOOK & STATIONERY Business lately carried on by Messrs H. J. Wood and Co, of Christchurch, has been purchased by me, and at a price con aiderably below original cost; this will give my many patrons an opportunity of ob taining a number of requisites at GREATLY REDUCED PRICKS.



STATIONERY. —Special care Is given to all orders. .Promptitude guaranteed. MANUFACTURE of ACCOUNT BOOKS Having made arrangements with a first class firm for the execution of all Com missions as described above, clients may rely upon receiving PROMPT ATTENTION, first class work being made a specialty. LITERATURE. Any book not in stock will be procured without delay. Orders taken for all news papers British and Foreign included), Public Committees receiving liberal con cessions. . - PRINTING. This branch is being fostered, and every attention paid to accuracy, neatness, and promptitude in the execution of all orders, j all work receiving personal superintend ence. 1 ■ ■ DELIVERY OF NEWSPAPERS. Customers may rely upon receiving their | Morning and Evening Papers safely de livered at their doors, and not upon the front lawn. The same remark applies to Home Papers, Journals, and Periodicals ; also, purchasers may have their Parcels delivered promptly.



Wholesale Links Always in Stock. Brown Paper, Grocer’s Bags, Tea Papers, Twine, and Tradesmen’s general requisites. Bookbinding Orders Received. ,r. F. Farley, BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, PRINTER & NEWSAGENT, Saunders’ Buildings and Town Hall, Ashburton. NEW ZEALAND CjL O T HJN G FACTORY. The new goods for the WINTER SEASON ARE NOW OPENED OUT. The Stock is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And the variety of Stylo and Patterns in Men’s, Youths’, and Boys’ Clothing loaves nothing to bo desired.



Thousands of Men’s and Boys'* Suits, newest styles. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of Now Zealand Tweeds. Every garment warranted shrunk Overcoats, Waterproof Coats and Leggings in great variety Hats, comprising every new stylo worn Children’s Jersey Suits, Mon of-War Suits Gentlemen’s Hosiery, Scarves ; Oxford, Regatta and White Shirts Rugs, Portmanteaus, and Travelling Bags The celebrated WEUTHEIM SEWING MACHINE. Time Payments. j N.Z. CLOTHING FACTOR ST, I East Stbebt.



Victorian Steam Carriage Works. 'J. R. STEEL & SON WISH to intimate to the Public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that, having obtained STEAM POWER and other Machinery requisite for the carrying on their work efficiently, are now la a position to meet the demands of the public with a fir t-class article at prices to suit the times. Every e; ’Option of Carriages and Traps made, Painted and Repaired. Spring Traps from £2O. Whltechapols 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 their past liberal support In this department, beg to intimate that, having procured first-class Machinery, they ate 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, 6s. 8 416 Victoria House, SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. IVT"OW SHOWING, a Splendid Assortment of the famous “ LION ” brand AVI (Victorian) GOODS, in Men’s Plain and Fancy Tweed Suits, Trousers, Trousers and Vests, Waterproof and Overcoats, Cord Biding Pants, Printed and , White Moles, Boy’s Knicker and Beaoonsfield Sac Suits, etc,, etc. 1 These Goods, amounting in value to over £4OO, are Manufacturers' Samples, cut and finished in the most perfect style. Purchased at a heavy Discount,, and are offered at a slight advance upon MELBOURNE WHOLESALE PRICES, « Our Stock of General Drapery, Boots, etc., is unsurpassed for Value. t DIMANT AND COE, ° DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, & BOOT IMPORTERS, h Boat and Tancred Sweats, Aehburtoc. v



c ONTIN UAT I O N OF T H K UNPARALLELED CHEAP SALE Of Messrs Friedlander Bros’ stock of Drapery, Clothing, AND Boots AMOUNTING TO ABOUT £sooq ANDREW ORR having purchased the above STOCK at a large reduction from Cost Price, is still giving it away at U nheard-of prices, His great object being to turn It into cash,;. sacrifice ANDREW ORR



i Truth and Sobkbsbss. —What is the best family medicine in the World to regulate the bowels, purify the blood, remove coativenesa and biliousness, and digestion, and stimulate the whole system? Truth and soberness compel ns to answer, American Co’s Hop Bitters, being pore, perfect and barmlessSee. |