DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALE' I Thursday, Juke 10 Mr A. Harrison, at Mrs o tvaga’s residence Peter street —Furniture and Eflucia Saiurday, June 12 Mr T. Bullock, at the Arcade -Horses Messrs Zouoh and Macpherson, at the Central Salerooms —Produce, etc Mr A. Harrison, at his rooms-Produce and Sundries

MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS Etc. Wednesday, June 9 Oddfellows’ Hall-Dance at 8 o’clock Thursday, June 10 Town Hall —Lecture oa Life Assurance at 8 o’clock Orange Hall—Quadrille Assembly at o o’clock

Friday, June 11 Masonic Hall— Concert, at 8 o’clock Monday, June 14 Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers at 7.30 Friday, July 2. Ashburton County Council—At Council Chambers, 11 a. tn. Faturday, July 3. Wakanul Road Board—At Foad Board office ■

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RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

T bains Aebive 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, 0.11 p. m , (express). From Mount Somers, 10.5

Trains Leave Ashburton— For Christ burch and North, at 7.10 a.m., 10.55 a.m., end 5.37 p.m. (express). For Dunedin and south, 10.25 a.m. (express). lor Timaru, 546 p.m. For Mount Somers, 5.6 p.m

MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close at thQ Ashburton Post Office follows: — s. »7 For Christchurch ana xVorth at t> a.m f0.30a.rn., and 5 p.m., daily. For Chertsey Bakaia, &c., at 10.30 a. in and 5 p.m, daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, %ad Geraldine, at 10 a.m. daily. For Temuka, at 10 a.m. and 4.30 p.m For Timaru and South, at 10 a, ax., and 4.30 p.m., daily. , , For Greenstreet, on Weanesdays 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 Buapuna, on Mon days and Thursdays, at 4.30 p.m. For Ashton, Waterton and Longbeach, 4.30 p.m. daily. For Fleming!on, on Mondays, Wednes fays, and Fridays, at 4 30 p. m. yor Newlanda, on Tuesdays and rri • at 10.30 a.m. Mails arrive at the Ashburton Post 0 From Christchurch and Rakaia at 10.15 .m., 435 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. From Chertsey, &c, at 10.15 ( and 435 p.m. daily. From Dunedin and intermediate places vn. daily. sFroui Temuka and Timaru at 10.40 a.m up 5.30 p.m daily. , From Greenstreet, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10 a.m. From Mount Somers, daily at 10.5 From Mayfield and Rnapuna, on Wed oesdayfl and Saturdays, at 10.5 a.m. From Ashton, Waterton, and Long each at 10 a. m. daily. , „ . From Newlands, on Tuesdays and ± n days, at 2.30 p.m. From Flemington on Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Saturdays, at 10a.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas, et Praevalebit. WEDNESDAY JUNE 9, 1886. Home Rule.

The news of the rejection of Mr Gladstone’s Horae Rule Bill by the British House of Commons will, we feel shre, be received with feelings of relief by a large majority of the people of this colony. The result of the division was very closely estimated some weeks ago, and the figures we publish this evening will not create any wide-spread surprise. Now we are confronted with the question, What next? So far as the Parliamentary aspect of the matter is concerned we shall, probably, hear little more until the House meets to-morrow, but Mr Gladstone will, we expect, seek for a dissolution, and, under circum stances, we think his adviee*lo that end should be accepted. Whatever differ ences of opinion may exist as to the cause and nature of the Irish difficulty, there can be no two views, among observant men, as to the magnitude and gravity of the present crisis. The proposals submitted by Mr Gladstone have given the subject an entirely new complexion, and the electors should have an opportunity to express an effective opinion upon the present defined situation. We have little doubt as to what the verdict of the British people would be ; we believe they would consign Mr Gladstone, his magnificent ability and splendid attain ments, to an oblivion from which he would never return; but clearly it is a question of Imperial importance, and one upon which any leader may fairly demand an appeal to the country. What policy the Irish Home Rule party, headed by Mr Parnell, will now pursue remains to be seen. If the prognostications of some of its promi nent members are well founded, we may expect to witness a renewal of agrarian outrages in a much aggravated form. We do not, however, believe for one moment that the passage of the Home Rule Bill would have proved a “ per manent treaty of peace between England and Ireland.” The only com plete solution of the difficulty will be attained by satisfying the Irish people that their destiny is already in their own hands. Separation—and this really is the proposal—would, beyond a doubt, bring about national ruin to Ireland; her union with the Empire may, if her people choose, bring about the prosperity, happiness, and emi nence she has so long rejected.

A slight fall o£ snow took place in Ashbur ton to-day. In the hills district the ground is covered with snow.

Tho tea meeting at the Wesleyan Church last evening was very well attended, and the whole proceedings were o£ a gratifying nature. There was an abundant supply of creature comforts, dispensed by lady representatives from town and country, who presided at the various tables. The Bev. D. McNiooll occu pied the chair at the subsequent meeting, and explained that they were met for the purpose of according a welcome to the Kev. T. W. New bold, and at the same time to provide necessary “sinews of war” for carrying on the work of the church. Mr H. M. Jones, senior circuit steward, reviewed the circuit’s financial position, and incidentally remarked that, on an average, the church lost £5 every wet Sunday, and took the opportunity of reiterat ing tho arguments in favor of systematic „iving by envelopes as a moans of stopping this leakage. Mr Jones, on behalf of the Wesleyans of Ashburton, then gave Mr Newbold a hearty and warm welcome. Mr Stephen Chapman and tho Bevs. A. C. Lawry and Beattie, addressed the meeting, the former minister, as a college associate of Mr Newbold’s, speaking in eulogistia terms of his (Mr Newbold’s) character and worth ; Mr Beattie’s address being a few homely remarks on “Straightforwardness.” The Bev. T. W. Newbold then responded to the kind references made by previous speakers, and said how much he appreciated the cordial manner in which he had been received by the Ashburton people. Votes of thanks to the ladies, the choir, and speakers were carried by acclama tion, and the meeting was closed by the Chairman pronouncing the Benediction. Several choruses were sung by the choir, and Mr Gamble rendered tho solo, ” Consider tho lilies,” in a pleasing manner. Miss Murray manipulated the organ with her usual taste aod accuracy.

. Mr J, A, Cay Rill being the only candidate nominated this morning for the vacancy in the Borough Council, caused by the resigna tion of Mr T. Quill, was declared duly elected.

The airwr crl/'brr, Thompson v Ftiedlander Bros, which has excited much interest in this district for several months past, has finally resulted in the victory of the defendants- The action originated in Messrs Friedlander

Bros having, last July, taken possession of and removed from the farm of Mr G. Thomp son, at Ashburton Forks, a flock of sheep be longing to them together with a number of I horses and farming implements over which they held a bill of sale. Mr A. Thompson, the father of Mr G. Thompson, claimed to have distrained upon all these sheep, horses and farming implements for rent in arroar ; and he subsequently issued a writ against Messrs Friedlander Bros, claiming £1455 for pound breach and rescue of these goods and

chattels. The defence set up was in effect that the alleged distress was a sham, but if a real distress was made, it was illegal on several grounds. The action was tried in the Supremo Court at Christchurch iu January

last before Mr Justice Johnston and a special jury of twelve, when the jury returned' a verdict for the plaintiff for £387. The de fendants appealed against this verdict, and the Court of Appeal on Monday last set it aside, ordered a non-suit to bo entered against the plaintiff; and also ordered the plaintiff to pay the defendants full costs, in cluding the costs of the trial and of the appeal.

The usual monthly mooting of the South llakaia School Committee was held on Monday evening. Present —Messrs Makeig, Broadbent, Koyoraft, and Oxley. In the ab sence of the Chairman, Mr Oxley presided. The master reported the average attendance lor the month as 121-8 ; for the last week, 110-5; highest attendance, 151; number on roll, 201. The Chairman reported that a letter had been received from the Board of Educa tion stating that the architect would be sent down to report upon the repairs needed at the master’s house. A letter was read from Mr Brimmioombe stating that his sons were neg lected at the school, and making some grave charges against the master. It was resolved that the latter should be forwarded to the master for ex planation. The Chairman undertook to interview the master with regard to a report in reference to the school. Accounts were passed for payment, and the Committee adjourned.

The first meeting of the Coldstream Road Board was hold in the Longlands cottage on Monday. Present —Messrs Wright, Dobson- Dowding, McKeago, and Withell. Mr Wright was elected Chairman. Correspondence was road from the Returning Officer re elections; also from the County Coun cil, stating that the Main South road had been placed under the control of the Board, and that half the cost of al work done on the said road would be charged to the Road Boards adjoining. The Chair man’s action in accepting the tender of Mr J. Griffin for re-forming and metalling Main South road was confirmed. It was resolved that all rates not paid by the Pith inst be sued for at once. A map of the district was received from the Chief Surveyor, together with a memo, asking the Board to name all main roads in the district and mark the same on the map. Mr Dobson consented to fill the names in as requested. Several creeks on the Beach road were reported to have been damaged by the recent floods. It was resolved that Messrs Dobson and Withell examine the same and have them repaired as soon a s possible. The meeting then adjourned until July 4.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

Auckland Juno S

At the annual meeting of the Auckland Permanent Go-operative Building Society the report showed 7 per cent, credited to the investors, and a boons of 4 por cent. The total transactions amounted lo clone on £IOO,OOO. The VVa kato Railway Reform League are energetically working towards getting evidence in support of Mr Vaile’a scheme, with a view < f strengthing their hands be fore the Royal Commission. Wanganui, Juno 8.

A Licensed Victuallers’ Association war formed hare last night to watch over the interests of the trade.

The Fire 8.-igado last night declined to consider the question of holding the uex Colonial competition horo on the ground of an insufficient pressure of water. Waipawa, J ime 8

A report has reached this place from Mskaretu Bush, that smoke and steam have for five months pist (aver since the disastrous bush fires) been issuing from the side of a hill adjoining Tuki Tuki riverbed, and 200 ft high A settler has made an inspection, and thinks what he believes to be a seam of coal 2ft thick is on fire.

Wellington. Jane S

At the Magistrate’s Court to day, Matthew Johnston was charged with stab bing Jaa. Mclntyre at Paikakariki yester day. Accused, who pleaded guilty, was sentenced to two months’ hard Lbor, and was ordered to find sureties for keeping the peace after his release. Councillor Robin of Dunedin, denies that he is prosecuting the claims of the Dunedin Corporation against the Govern ment in connection with the blasting ex plosion in Dunedin Invercargill, June 8.

Tho Bluff Harbour Board did not confirm the by law reducing the towage and port charges, as previously carried. The rates, therefore, remain as form r!y Dunbdi.v, June 8

At a meeting of policy holders of the Government Lfe Insurance Association, to hear Mr Fisher’s views, a mmion favour ing his schema for future management was carried by an overwhelming majority as against the suggestion to h snd back tho management to the Government. A mo tion was also carried favouring the eata b.ishment of Local Boards, and suggesting that the Government should embody a clause to that effect in the Bill.

THE NEW HEBRIDES.

Wellington, Jane G.

Tho following is a copy of the telegram from Lor I Carrington to tho Governor of New Zealand : June 7th. On receipt of the Consul’s latter from New Caledonia I sent the Secretary of State for the Colonies the following telegram :—‘ Latest news from British Consul at New Caledonia ; French man-of war Dives left for New Hebrides aOch May, taking on board troops and provisons for three months, and put into lighting order. Supposed their intention is" to hoist French national flag. Senior officer ordered transport to proceed to New Hebrides day after with timber and corrngaK'd iron for barracks. Entrance to Now Caledonia reported watched.’ ’’

Auckland, Jane 8

At a meeting of the Now Hebrides Comnr.Uee it was resolved to forward, a telegram to the Premier, stating that notwithstanding to day’s telegrams re the Few Hebrides, th ! s committee, on behalf of the community, renew their emphatic protema, and beg ihe transmission of tho protest to the Home Government. It was resolved to send a copy of tho telegram Sit G. Grey,

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Tuesday, June 8. BIBLE IN SCHOOLS. Mr Aclaud presented a p. tition from the Christchmch S>no 1 in favour of BiOio reading in Stats schools. CARDINAL MOHAN. The Petitions Committee, relative to j the reception of Cardin U Moran, reported that no special honour had been granted him by Government. Mr Scotland dis sented from the finding of the Committee 1 HONORARIUM. Mr Wilson’s motion that members give up their honorarium this session, owing to the depressed condition of the colony, was lost.

t ;k kgkm\dic islands. The debate of Mr Bu tkloy’a moilo . that an address be presented to the Queen praying that the Kermadic islands he annexed to New Zealand was adjourned to next day.

-x£j§ CHARITABLE TRUSTS. Toe Charitable Trusts Extension Bdl and Native Reserves Empowering Bm were read a second time.

HOUSE OF REP RE o ENT AT IVES

AFTERNOON SIT LINO.

The House met at 2.30 THU NEW HEBRIDES The Premier read a telegram which had been received by Gov- rmnent from the Governor of New South Wales on the Now Hebrides qustion to the effect that a French man-of-war had been despatched from Noumea to the New Hebrides. CiOVER.MENT BUSINESS. The Premier moved that after Wednes day next Govornmen business have pre cedence on Wednesdays, and that the House meet on Monday at 7 30 p.m, for Government business only. A lengthy cPscussion, ensued and the motion was carried. COMMITTEE’S REI’ORT. Captain Russell brought up th i report of the r.abbit Committee, which w .s ord red to bo referred to the Waste Lands Com mittee for consideration. BILLS. After debate the Native Equitable Owners’ Bill was read a third time and moved the second reading of the Native Lands Administration Bill, explaining that it was a similar measure to the Native Land Disposition Bill, winch was fully discussed lan session. He ex plained the amendments made in the B'l at some length, and said it t ad received the unanimous approval of the Native people. He intended, if the second read ing wore carried, to refer it again to the Native Affairs Committee.—Mr Bryce moved the adjournment of the debate till r iday.—The motion was agreed to Mr Ballance moved the second reading of the Native Land Court Bill, expl lining that it was a consolidating measuie. The motion was agreed to Sir J ulius Vogel moved the second read ing of the Gold Duty Expoit Bill. He said that the Government proposed a re duction of sixpence an ounce per annum until the duty was altogether abolished.— Mr O'Conor moved the adjournment of the debate till Friday.—The motion was agreed to. The Justices of the Peace Act Amend m nt Bill was further considered in Com mittee. Progress was reported. The House rose at 5 30

EVENING SITTING

The House resumed at 7 30. supply.

On the motion to go into supply, Sir G. Grey and Mr Fulton took exception to Government aski >g members to stop awa), so that there might, be a cou-it out on account of the dinner at Government House, Mr J. Mackenzie, as Government whip, repu listed the idea of any such thing, and Sir Julius Vogel arid he wis pre pared to adjourn, or if not to go on with the estimates.

T -e House then went into committee of supply. Treaserer’s department —£060/. Sir Jalius Vogel pointed out that there was an increase of £too to the Secretary to the Treasury and some smaller items, la answer to questions he said ho could not see his way to make any reductions, which remark led to a brisk discussion on the question of retrenchment, Mr Wakefield objected to any increases in salaries over £BOO, and Messrs Bryce, Barron and Ormond threw the whole responsibility of extravagant expenditure on the Government. Mr Taylor would vote against an increase. Sir Julius Vogel pointed out that the vote was much sm iller than in previous years. increases were rewards for iong service. Mr G. F. Richardson moved to strike out the increase of £IOO to the secretary of the Treasury, and Mr O’C mnot moved to strike out the whole of the iaceasa as shown on the vote. Mr Reid said he would walk out of the House and not vote, and Mr Stewart said rhoae who failed to turn out the Govern ment last week were now talking petulantly. Mr Montgomery said he was not petulant, not would he walk out of the House or swallow the estimates in globo. Mr Boetham said if they reduced the estimates some of the items woub. be brought up again in the supplementary estimates. When Mr Richardson’s motion was put nearly a dozen members walked ut. and the reduction was carried by 15 to 9. The £SO increase was struck off the salary of the assistant secretary, and the total vote as reduced to £6457 was then passed. Soma discussion took place on an allowance of £6OO to the Agent-General for extra expenditure during the London exhibition, but eventually the lemaindor of the department money was voted— £4B,os4 in all. The votes —Stamp department, £7250 ; lands and deeds registering, £22 925 ; Commissioner of Trades and Cu-toms. 4 (~266 ; and marine and harbors £,33,413 were carried.

Miscellaneous, £111.218, including s.s Flinemoa £6530, and £BSOO for a new boiler for her. *

An excited discussion took pi tee on the usefulness or otherwise of that vessel, Mr Ormond attacked her as an extrava gant luxury, and Messrs Larnaoh and Biohardsun said she saved £lllO a year to Government by the work she did which other steamers could not perform. - Sir Joins Vogel said about 3) members were at that moment experiencing the benefits of the steamer in Cook’s Straits, -ho but for that would have been there to make a foil Home that night. If they sold her they, would make a loss. Mr Ormond moved to reduce the votes The House divided—Ayes 18. Noes 14. The vote was accordingly reduced. bills.

Progress was then reported, snd the • toua6 proceedod to tho second rsauin*! of Mr Bradahiw’s amendment bill oa the •“Employment of Females Act, which was oirried without discussion. The Wellington and Wanganui Educa tion District Bill was read a second time Captain Sattermoved the sec md reading of the Small Birds Nuisance Act Amend ment Bill. The Premier said it was doubtful if the bill shou’d be allowed to pass as some of its provisions were dangerous. Mr Cowan supported and Mr Dobson op posed the measure, moving tbas it be retd that day aU pontba.

Mr Sudden agreed with Mr Dobs >n. and 1 Mr Wakefield championed the birds which he asju ed members did ar more good than hurra. After a number <>f other members had detailed their experiences of birds, caterpillars, and poison, the amendment was lost by 26 to 23. The Bill was then read a ■ cood time, and the Honse adjourned a' 11.20 p m.

ASHBURTON TRADESMEN'S RACING CLUB.

The half -yearly general meeting of the Tradesmen’s R»cing Club was hel I at the Cominer ial Hotel las - There was a large attendance, and Mr J. C.

Dunean, Ghahman o f l-he Committee, pre sided. The Secretary read the Com

raittee’s report as follows :

REPORT The Committee have much pleasure iu co- gratu’ating the members at their first annual meeting on the Club’s position, both financially and otherwise As yon are aware, the Club (under its prea-nt name) came in*o existence on the 92nd .Tanu iry last, gin o which a race meeting has been held, at which the sub stantM aura of £207 15s was added to t o stakes, and resu'ting in the sum Ol £24 Da Id standing to the credit of the Club with the Bank of New Ze Band ; from this, however, must be deducted the only liability now outstanding, being C 4 los voted to bo paid to the Secretary at this meeting. The above balance, wo havs every reason to believe, would have been materially increased had no- wot weather occurred on both days of the meeting. * ie privileges solddid not reahse quite as much as was expected, and in all future calcula tions it will be necessary, in order to be on a sound footing, to place these at a still lover valuation. The totalisator receipts exceeded the estimate formed and in a great measu-o acted fortunately as a set off against the reduced sum from the sale of privileges. It will be necessary to night to elect a President, Vics-President, Judge, Trea surer, Haudicappor, Starter, Clerk of the Scales, Clerk of the Course, eleven Com mitteemen, and five Stewards. The g° n " tlemen now holding these poaiti ms are eligible for re-election. In looking through the Rules we find that under Knle 4 the date at which sub scriptions fall due does not seem a con venient one, and suggest that an alteration made in this direction wi 1 be to the advantage of the Club, the sami remark applying to Rule No. 21. 1 BALANCE SHEET

The balance Sh ier., when hts already been adop ed and published, was laid on on the table. On the motion of Mr <t. F Scou seconded by Mr Purchase the report was adopted.

OFFICERS The election of officers was then pro ceeded with and resulted as follows ; President, Mr W. C. Walker ; vice— President, Mr Joseph Ives'; Judge, !Vir W. J. Steward ; Treasurer, Mr -ilfrod Harrison ; Starter, Dr T -eahy ; Clerk of the Sca'es, Mr J. 0. Duncan ; Handi capper, Mr T omas Quill ; Clerk of tno Course, Mr G. F. Scott; Committee, Messrs Saunders, Culhberts'n, Tasker, Gates, Purchase, C.ark, Mai key, Hicks, McGregor, M Digby, and Tait; Stewards, Messrs Stitt, Mar key, H arrison, Gates, and Healey.

alteration of kcle. The Chairman gave notice that at next general meeting of the Club he would move “ That the annual subs cription be payable on October 1, in place of February 1,” and the Secretary was directed to call a special meeting of the Club to consider the motion. After the transaction of some routine business the proceedings terminated.

KIMBERLEY.

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Melbourne, June 9

The “Argus” this morning publishes a telegram from its West Australian correspondent, announcing that at pre sent seventy men are employed on the Kimberley. All are surface working, and they have all obtained more or less gold.

HOME RULE QUESTION.

Mr Gladstone Defeated

Great Excitement,

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Lokdon, June 7

Mr Joseph Chamberlain has rejected the final appeal of Mr Lahouchere, who on behalf of the riumerous Radicals urged him either to support the second reading of the Home Rule Bill or to abstain from voting when the division took place,

London June 8

In the House of Commons last night the debate on the Irish proposals of the Government was continued. Mr Parnell spoke, and announced on behalf of the Irish party he acquiesced in the principle of making the pro posed Irish Parliament subject to the Imperial Parliament. He denied having in any way abused the power entrusted to him, and stated that the Home Rule Bill would have the effect of speedily putting a stop to outrages in Ireland. He expressed the opinion that the Bill would prove a premanent treaty of peace between England and Ireland.

Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, who spoke next, complained that the Bill destroyed the Union, without satisfying national sentiment.

Mr Gladstone appealed to the House to vote the principle of the Bill, which he declared would make the Union close.

Upon a division being taken the Bill was rejected by 341 10311- Upon the result being known a scene of great excitement ensued. The House adjournd until Thursday next.

CRICKET

AUSTRALIANS V DERBY.

[REUTER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT-] London, June 8.

The cricket match, Australians v eleven of Derbyshire, commenced at Derby yesterday. The attendance was good and the weather fine.

The home team~went first to to the wickets, and were all disposed of for 95 runs, Ohatterton being the highest scorer (16) The Australians then went in, sn 1 when stumps were drawn had lost seven wickets for 163 runs, Bonnor making 46.

The Australian team was entertained at a banquet at Derby last night.

SPORTING.

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[rEUTBR's TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT ] Paris, Jane 6 The Grand Prix de Paris w»s run for to-day with the following result ; Grand Prize o r Paris, of 100,000 francs (4000 bovs), in specie, given half by tho Ojty of Paris and half by the five Great Railway Companies. About 3?00 metres (one mile seven lur ung*), Mr Vyner’s b 0 Minting, by Lord Lyon —Mint Sauoj 1 Polyeuote, 0, by Boiard—Polly Perkins 3 Sycamore, e, ty ~, 9

ASHBRTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE

The ordinary monthly meeting of the \sbbnrton Scuool Committee was held at the Boro -gh School isst even ing. Prcreut Messrs J. C. "J*'} c-ju (Chairman), A. Craighead, W J, bilcoc-:, El, Elston, J. Sawle, and E Dimant.

CBAI«MAIf’S STATEMENT Tbe Chairman said the credit balaoce m the bank was £45 17s lOd, and also gave resume of the business he had transacted since last meeting, and also of matters which would that evening engage the at tention of the Committee.

CORRESPONDENCE. Letters were read—(l) From the head mistress, resigning her appointment, and requesting that she might be relayed rf her duties by June 21, as she wishe s to eater upon anew appjintment by that (j a te.—The Cnaicman said that upon the receipt of Miss Harbano’a resiunation he had commnnicited wish the hesdmaa et who thought it would be advisable to at once write to the Board of Education, and ask permission to invite applications f>r the vacant position and 'o ob'am a mate teacher if pos.-iblo. In coi»‘ quence, ha had communicated with the Board, but they had replied stating that the rules did not admit of i sec md teacher being a male except in the large town schools. On the motion of Mr Dimant, it was re solved to accept Miss Harband’s resigna tion, and at the same time express the Gjromittea’s appreciation of the service! rendered by her during her stay here. master's report. The master’s report was read as fjllowa „ . , . The number on the school roll for last five weeks was: Boys’ 202, Girls Sbjgfcf’ Total 414; and thj average for the time . iioya 147-4, Oirls 153 1, Total 300.5, The average has been somowf-at i.ffected by bad weather and prevalence of the munii'S. As Miss Harbaad leaves on t-o 21at, I hope the Commi tee will take steps to supply a teacher in her place with as little delay as possible. Doubtless the Committee will thetr best judg ment in the selection, but it miy not be out of place f .-r me to give a few necessary suggestion. (1) The teacher should be able to teach the 3rd and 4rl Standards with assistance ; (2 ) should be a good disciplinarian: (3) To comply with the Boardf regulatl msah -uldhave a certificate not lower than c’a’s (I) The children are prepared to give their School concert in a d of prizei in ih j big nning of next week, x hav,' therefore to aak for a sub-Com mittee to ass'st me in its management. Re “xaminat’o ■. for prizes, 1 have to ask the ,'on m tte whether it is their plersnre u,a. it atiOuid be undertaken by some gentlemen not connected with the echo >1 or myself Personally I should prefer the form r course and would be happy to give the gentlemen selected every assistance; 1 have to recommend that the school 08 closed for the week ending July 3 for midwinter voaition. HEAD MIBTR>S'. It was resolved on the motion of Mr D'mant ‘o ■ ell fer applications for the post of heal mistress, applications to be in by the 23rd inst. SCHOOL CONCERT.

7ho Committee decided to give their support towards the concert to be given by the school children In aid of the prize fund. PRIZES. It was decided to a?k Mr Hogg and Mr Buchuiaato undertake the examination of the children for p-izis.

MIDWINTER VACATION.

The clause in the headmaster’s report referring to the midwinter holidays was adopted. COAL. The tender of Messrs McCallnm and Co for a supply of coal was accepted, EDUCATION ACT AMENDMENT. Mr Dimant referred to the amendment to the FdocaMon tet, being brought forward by M'j t Steward He moved, that Mr W 0 Walker, M.H.R. for the district, he written to and respectfully re-, quested to lend bis support to Major Steward in his endeavor to amend the Education Act. Mr Sa»lo seconded.

The Chairman thought the motion was of too dictator.-.! a tone, and after a short discuss’on he moved as an amendment, that a letter be written to Mr W. O. Walker, MH.R., expressing the Com mittee’s hopa that he would support the amendments in question. Mr Craighead seconded the amend ment which was carried on the casting vote of the Chairman

VISITING COMMUTES. Mr Diuaatit and Mi Elston were ap pointed a visiting Oomm.ttee lor the month. PARAPHERNALIA. Mr Silcock moved that each member of the Committee be suoplied with a copy of the Education Act an ' al. tne rales [and re gulations, the same to be the property of the Committee. He referred to the incon venience to which the members were pat at present through their being in the dark as to many matters embodied in Ordera-in Council and such like. Mr Elston seconded. Mr Dimant supported the motion, which was unanimously carried.

SPECIAL MEETING. It was resolved to hold a special meeting on the evening of the 23rd, to consider applications for the post of headmistress. The Committee then adjourned.

THE PETREL CASE.

Auckland, June 8. The charge of board the American, whaler Petrel investi gated by the Consul. After taking evi dence of all the crow, he considers there is a case for the officers to answer, and has resolved to hold an enquiry open to the press, when the officers will be pre sent. It has transpired that a seaman named Lake was drowned daring the cruise, and be Is said to have been ill-used as mao’! as the coper was. All the men on bond corroborate the statements of the deserters as to the ill-treatment all round. The enquiry tikes place at RueseL Mr Campbell, solicitor, has gone to represent the officers.

TO-DAY’S TELEGRAMS.

[pee. PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Tho Value of an Ann. Wsuikoton, June 9.

At tho Supreme Court, Mrs Syme, formerly of Nelson, brought an action against J F. Rookstrow, of Fox ton, claiming £6OO damages for alleged un skilful treatment of a broken arm, and lost service in consequence. The medical evidence went to show the case was un successfully treated. After a few minutes deliberation the jury gave a verdict for £2OO <>n the ground that the defendant vaa guilty of neglect in not calling medical evidence afterwards. Snow.

Dunedin, To-day, A considerable fall of snow tooK place o-day.

Sudden Death. Invercargill, June 9.

John Hare, a wel known merchant, died suddenly last night Deceased arrived many years ago, and for a long time did a large trad© with the lakss and goldfields. Before coming to New Zea land he was at the Cape of Good Hop©, and on the Victorian goldfields.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9 t 1886



JgLAOK, BEATTIE & COMPANY, Criterion House, 201, 203, 205, High street, OHRISTOHU HCH, Wo have the pleasure to advise our Customers and the residents generally in the Ashburton District that we have now received vary large Shipments of NEWEST DRAPERY GOODS lor the Present Season. The advantages which we possess in being able to bay in w he Best British Markets, and the thorough experience of our buyer, enables us to supply all Goods under N , OUR CASH SYSTKM of business A T LOWEST PRICES. We endeavour to give our Customers best value procurable, whatever Prices they may wish to purchase Goods at, and “IaKGEABD 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 moat Novel and Fashionable Goods will be found.



It f USIO. — Mu J r l. Brooks, teacher L ‘f Pianoforte, Organ, Violin, Sing it;g. etc. Pianos tuned. Terms on application. Williams Street, Ashbuitoi-. 5 26 __ \4 ; AIS TED Known —J imks Dowe con- V V vietr-cl of drutik°rmPß3 ir» the K. AT Court, isnotjAMßS Dow, Painter, Ash burton. G 04 WA TED Tenders for ploughiu , sowing, and harrowing 52 acres ot land Toppius farm Elgin. _ Teodors to b« addressed to E, Cilice of this paper by Dio 16sh instant G 95 W A A-TED KNOWS Comfortable Board and Lodgings for Two Gentlemen. Terms moderate. Apply “ Guardian ” office G FOIi CASH. —White hugar, 2id ; White Crystal, 3d ; Sperm Candles, 5d ; Lingfish, 4d ; best Lobsters, 6d ; Plaid Vestas, 5d per doz. ; Tea, Is per lb; Sago, 2ld; Tapioca, 2Jd; Cutting Salmon, 8d ; Venus Nailrod, 5s 6d ; Groats, 9d. McGregor, Tancred Street. JUST OPENED— A lot of good plain Dress Stuffs at 4|d all good colors, Girls Stockings 4id all sizes, also a choice lot of Stockinette Jackets. Dretamakiug on the premises stylo and fit guaranteed. H. C. Segers, Melford House, East Street. ANTED 999 lovers of the Fine Arts \\ to see the new Premium Pictures, to bo given away to subscribers to the American publications. The Pictures are now on view at the Picture Frame Manu factory of Gates and tON, Burnett Mreet, opposite the “ Ashburton Mail” Office.



WANTED Knuwn—Hayes and Co have bought the samples of an English Umbrella manufacturer, at a large discount. Also, a splendid lot of new 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 6.110 p.m. (d.v.) Free tor all. No collection. F K ' 6 697 WANTED KNOWN—Long looked for come at last. T. Honlt, having commenced bacon curing, he is able to supply a real good Pork Sausage at 6d per lb at the Factory, Moure st, Ashburton. Figs cured in any quantity dried, smoked and delivered home at One Penny per lb. T. Moult. Monthly advertiser, issued by Robert Elston, Theatrical Agent and Bdl Poster : terms—4o inch space 5s p>u' n to, cu..,io i paces 10s ; for longer terms special arrangements can be made ; advertisements should not be later than the 26th ef each month. 760 ttj ANTED Known — Wertheim Sew- V\ itig Machines can bo had on Time Payments at the New Zealand Clothing Factory’s Branch, East street, Ashburton. ' 2 276



Special Advertisements. 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, &c, Town Hall, Ashburton. CANTERBURY MILLS, ASHBURTON. I WILL be a BUYER of UPWARDS OF 800,000 Bushels MILLING WHEAT THIS SEASON. Also some Large Line# of OATS AND OTHER PRODUCE. CORNSACKS, Fall Size and Weight, at 5s 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, Squau. --'/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



DRESS DEPARTMENT HOSIERY DEPARTMENT MANTLE DEPARTMENT dressmakingdepartment MILLINERY DEPARTMENT DRbSS DEPARTMENT HOSIERY DEPARTMENT MANTLE DEPARTMENT DBBSSMAKIN G~ DEPARTMENT MILLINERY department CLOTHING DEPARTMENT UNDERCLOTHING DEPARTMENT TAILORING DEPARTMENT HOUOEHOLD FURNIHING DEPT. ©mhiai. Manufacture from various mils. Including BLANKETS, FLANNELS & TWEEDS OF ASHBLRTON MANUFACTURE. Cash System an® Cash Prices. BLACK, BEATTIE & CO. GENERAL DRAPERY WARB HOUSE, TAILORS. pftfIaHMAKICRa ah O MILLINERS



T. F. FARLEY. 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 Yary 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 JJaUi Aebbnrtonj



Victoria House. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. TVTOW SHOWING, a Splendid Assortment of the famous “ Lf'.'N hi and N mctoln) GOOi>S. in Men’s Plain and Fancy Tweed -mt.a Tious«. Trousers and Vests, Waterproof and Overcoats, Cord Hiding rants, Irm c l and .»d to.t cdf. pA.« ..n.. , »■.»•> ■>. -> - **" 4 IS h. v.i.„ DIM ANT AND COE, i DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, & BOUT IMPORTERS, IS BB Streets. Ashburton Victorian Steam Carriage Works. O jLt. STEEL & SOJS WISH to Intimate to the Public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that having obtained STEAM POWER and other Machinery requisite for th. ctrsin“l Lot,w“lk efficiently, ere now In . po.lt,ou to meet th, dom.nd. of tin I public with a fir ‘ -hu» article «t price* to omt the lln>» Every c Action of Carriages and Traps made, Painted and Repaired. Spring Traps from £2O. Whitechapels from £25. Bugglea from £3O. p,S, Special attention paid to Repainting and Retrimming. VICTORIAN STEAM IRON WORKS GENERAL SHOEING FORGE. Machinery, including Combines, Engines, Reaper and Binders, and evarv description of Agricultural Implements, ESTIMATES given for Contractors and Builders Ironwork. HORSES CAREFULLY HUD—Draughts, 7s; Hacks, 6a. 8 41L Wanted. Special advertisements.



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



STATIONERY. —Special care Is given to all orders. Promptitude guaranteed. MANUFACTURE of ACCOUNT BOOKS Having made arrangements with a first class firm f*'r *he execution of all Com missions as ueaerioed ooove, clients may reiy 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, all work receiving personal superintend enco* " 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 Lines Always in Stock. Brown Paper, Grocer’s Bags, Tea Papers, Twine, and i'radesraen’sgoneral requisites. Bookbinding Orders Received. '* h\ Farley, BOOKSELLER. STATION EK, PRINTER & NEWSAGENT, Saunders’ Buildings and Town Hall, Ashburton.



NEW ZEALAND C]L OTHING * FACTORY. rmHE NEW, GOODS FOR THE 8 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 leaves nothing to be desired. Thousands of Men’s and Boys Suits, newest styles. Trousers and i rousers and Vests manufactured of Now Zealand Tweeds. Every garment warranted shrunk Overcoats, Waterproof Coats and l eggings in great variety Hats, comprising every new stylo worn Children’s Jersey Suits, Childrens Men of-War Suits _ . , Gentlemen’s Hosiery, Scarves; Oxford, Regatta and White Shirts Ruga, Portmanteaus, and i ravelling Bags The celebrated WBRTHMM SEWING MACHINE. Time Payments. N.Z. CLOTHING FACTORY, E±gT pTttEEX,



fcLAST MONTD OF THE UK T All \ LLEL El) CHEAP SALE ESSRS FiUEDMNDKR 15RO i.’ STOCK OF Drapery, Clothing AND Boots



PREMISES MUST BE GIVEN UP TO FRIkDLANDER BROS. JULY i. ALL GOODS have no'v been RE MARK U at GIVING AWAY PRICES, 8.) that every Article mav be cleared out. bv J LY Ist- Any Gods remauiiny unroll by that da‘e will be OFFERED BY PUBLIC AUCTION.



Come early aud Becnro the Bargains ANDRE v ORR N O T 1 0 K. XT ii; rpqJeHod that all ACCOUNTS owir.t; *' The Ashburton IiuiKMAN G<<iu|.any, Limited," up to 30th -April, bo Ih-iil at once tu Mb B. Huoue;, whoso receipt ■done will bo a Huflkicn di'thar r -;o OHAS. W. PORN&LL, m 11 Chairman.



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