THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

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MAIL NOTICES.

Malls olobo at the Ashburton Post Office follows : — For GhrMohurch and North at 6 a.m 0.30 a.m., and 5 p.m., daily. For Ohertsey Rakala, &0., at 10.80 a.m tiqd 5 p.m. daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald, Wlnslow, Hinds, Ooldstreatn. Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, %nd Geraldme, at 10 a.m. daily. ForTomuia, at 10 i,m. and ,30 p.m Tor Timwa and South, 1 at 10 a.ju., and p.m., daily! For Green (street and Athburton Forks, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10.30 a. For WakanuJL Elgin, Seaviow, Scan eld, id Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and turdays, at 6.30 a.m. For Jtount Somers, dally at p.m For Mayfield and Ruapuna, o Mon days and Thursdays %* 430 p,m. For Afihtcn, Watorton and Longbeach, 4.80 p.m. daily. Fox Fle«nington, on TVlondaya, Wednen Uys, and Fridays, at 4. 50 p.m. For Newlands, on Tceßdaya and Frl »t 10.30 a.m,

Mails arrive »t the Aahburtou Post £00 — Aom Ohrlstchurch and Bakaia at 10.16 . m., 4.35 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. From Ohertsey &o. at 10.15 ft, and £5 p.m. cuily. From D \nedin *ad intermediate places 6,3? %m daily. . I re** Temcka an Timaru at 10.40 a.m p 5. 50 p.m daily. Ytova Qreenstreetand Auhbarton Forks, g "Wedneednys and Saturdays, at 4 45 p.m. From W&kannl, Elgfo, Seavlew, Sea- P eld and Kylf , on Tuesdays, Thursdays, c Saturdays, at 6 pro. j rpem Mount Somers, daily at 10.5 From Mayfield and Ruapnna, *on Wed je«l ay « and Saturdays, at 10.6 a.m. From A»hton, Watorton, and Long at 10 a,m. daily. '^m M«»wian<ls, on Tueetfftys and FrJ riEftt 2,30 p.m. iiuui j? jemmy ton on Tuesdays, fThuri. •ya, and Saturday*, at 10a.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 1887. VILLAGE SETTLEMENTS.

Were it not for the fact that every effort is being put forth by the Opposi tion to make political capital m view of the forthcoming elections, it would be difficult to understand the fierceness of the onslaught which has been made on the Government, and upon Mr Ballance m particular, m connection jy^L-ll 1^ 3?!*U a g e . -S^ttlemeni scheme. 'Notwithstanding that there is abundant evidence that a large number of persons have been afforded the opportunity of establishing homes tor themselves, and that they have gladly accepted that opportunity, with every prospect of success j that m Auckland, especially, the unemployed difficulty has almost entirely disappeared, and that the cost of charitable aid has been consequently correspondingly reduced — notwith tanding all this, and much more that might be said and has been said m favor of the scheme, it has been denounced with a vigor which can only be accounted • for by political antipathy towards the Government and all their works. As to what has been accomplished, the facts will speak for themselves, a return laid upon the table of the House showing that of 2216 sections proclaimed as open for application no less than 1186 have been taken up ; m other words, that nearly 1200 lamiles have been settled upon the soil. Even if the halt oi that number are permanently es tablished m comfortable circumstances Mr Ballance will have scored a success greater than has ever before been achieved within the same sp?ce of time. But it is said the greatest charge against the Government is that m carrying out the scheme the Minister has gone far beyond the ruhority of Parliament, and that havhg obtained last session a vote for £5000 he has spent and commuted the country to a further expenditure of No doubt the actual expenditure is m excess of the vote by but surely that is not so remarkable an amount of un authorised expenditure on such an object as to call for the considera tion of the House. As to the committment, amounting to as stated, the House cannot complain that this amount has been incurred without its sanction, inasmuch as the sum referred to represents the total of the possible advances of. interest under ! the regulations. for Village Settlements which were before Parliament at the time the £5000 vote was taken. Par liament must, therefore, be held to have known what it was doing m sanc tioning the scheme last year, and it is most unjust now to blame the Govern i ment for the necessary consequences of the action then taken. This charge of exceeding the authority given, to an enormous extent, is, therefore, we con tend, simply not true; but even were it true, it is singularly inconsistent on the part of Major Atkinson that he should be foremost m condemnation, for it was pointed out by Mr Dargaville the other evening that that gentleman, when m office, exceeded the votes of the House for rails and rolling stock by no less a sum than A more re markable exemplification of the pro verbial folly of those who dwell m glass houses indulging m the practice of throw ing stones it is impossible to imagine.

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LOCAL AND GENERAL.

At the E.M. Court this morning, before Mr D. Thomas, J.P., William Henry Hawkins was charged with obtaining £10 from Mr M. Scott by means of false representations. The accused was remanded. The monttily meeting o« the Winslow Sohool Committee was held m the sohool room on Saturday, June 4th. Present— Messrs A. Wilson (ohairman), Drennan, Grace, Harris, Bellamy, Da\ls, and Mclvor. Qpme discussion arose about the children at tending Ashburton on Jubilee day, the 20th Jane. The Committee were of opinion that owing to the whooping cough being so bad m the distriot the ohildren could not take part m the procejßion. The Committee, how* ever, decided to appoint Monday, 20th of June, a holiday, so that any parents wishing to take their children could do so. The master reported the average attendance for the month aa follows :— Boya, 12*6; girls, 13 8 ; ioll number, boys, 17 j girls, 20 ; total ; 87. It was resolved, on the motion of Mr Bellamy, that persona wanting the use of the schoolroom should pay for the hire to Mr Culverhouse, the master, before the key was given up. Tenders were then opened for the office of caretaker. There were three ten ders, and that of Ellen Grace, at £6 12s 6d was accepted. The Chairman proposed a vote of thanks to Mrs Pye for the excellent manner m whioh she* had performed her oontract during the past twelve months. Seoondedby Mr Davis. The Ohairman was instructed to enquire as to the cost of a Bwing, and the meeting adjourned. The meet of the Ashburton hounds of yesterday at Mr George Graham's, Winoh. more road, proved one of the best afternoon's Bport of the season ; the first hare was found on the property of Mr E. G. Wright, towards Laureston, but only gave a short run, as it made for bare wire country, and the hounds were whipped off with some difficulty, the first three jumps being gorae with double wires, and only very few of the forty persons out oared to taokle them. After some delay a fine hare was found, and crossed the Lauriston road to Mr O'Grady's property, where she f luatted. Puss was thought to have been lost, but through Mr Bowyer's perseverance she was set going again, some half dozen horsemen negotiating two bare wire fenoeß m order to follow straight. The hare orossed on to the Winchmore Estate and took a circular course to nearly the Bame spot where firat found, and after about an hour's ohase was killed, some twenty of the followers being mat the death. The country was very good with the exception of the great amount of wire m some fences, it being several inohes above the gorse. Only two spills were observed during the day, neither at all serioua. All who are interested m the preservation of timber wiil be glad to hear of Professor Poleck'i discovery that timber whioh has been long immersed m water is thereby rendered free from liability to dry rot. He explains the fact by showing that water slowly dissolves alj the nutritious albuminoids, etc, out of the wood, and thus deprives the dry-rot fungus of its necessary food. Those who doubt the pre. sorvative aotion of water may try the following simple experiment, Take two portions Of sawdust from freshly-out timber, bury one m a damp place at once, but let the other be soaked for a week or two m an abundant quantity of fresh water. Afterwards, bury the latter m the same place as the former The first sample of sawdust will rot away m a few years, but the second will be found to suffer no change beyond a mere darkening of color. We understand that a special service m com memoration of the Jubilee of Her Majesty's accession will be held m St Stephen's Church I on Thursday evening the 23rd instant. The Venerable Archdeacon Harper, of Timaru, will bo tbe preacher. The Post Offioa {authorities at Berlin are ! making extensive experiments with a view of connecting the whole of the towns of Germany by telephone. Mr Beetham, sen., father of Mr George Beethara, M.H.R., has just painted m oils a splendid likeness of Sir Julius Yogel. Mr Beetham is now m his 70th year. A novel method of carrying money is resorted to by a Chinese vegetable vendor who does business m Wellington. John Lad occasion to pay six or soven shillings the other day to a tradesman m the city, whom he electrified by extracting the money from one of his ears. Thinking that there might he some sleight-of-hand business about the feat the tradesman expressed surprise at the unusual nature of the reoeptaole, whereupon the Celestial turned round and called atten. tion to several coins inside hn otLer ear. Tho Maori, who so proudly carries his cutty pipe suspended from the lobo of his ear, must now acknowledged that his yellow skinned brother has found a more praotioal use for the organ. Tho Wellington Woollen Company intend to try New South Wales as a market for their tweeds, and are having light tweeds manu factured to suit the climate. If the "Daily News " Odessa correspondent is right, Russian peasants must dearly love the military conscription; This gentleman vas present at the drilling of some young oonsaripts, whom he desoribea aa looking bo weak that hardly one of them would have been passed by an English regimental doctor. He saw them struok m the face, doubled up by blows m the ribs, kioked m the legs, and their feot trodden on by the iron heels of the corporals. Russia still seems to the be m V good old times," Aocording to Inspeotor Hendry'a report of twenty Southland sohoola, by far the highest percentages have been gained by uncertifi cated teaohers. The best of all was gained by a teacher who only obtained bis certificate at last examination. Prince Montleart, who died the other day, has left the whole of his fortune, estimated at 12,5d0,000d01, to the Queen of Italy. A colored servant sweeping out a baohelo -'s room found a sixpence on tbe carpet, whioh he carried to the owner, " You may keep it f(jr your honesty," said he. A short time after he missed his gold pencil-oaso, and en quired of his servant if he had seen it. "Yes sir," was the reply. " And what have you done with it?" "Kept it for my honeßty sir," Statutory Declaration.— l, Franz Eaaber Ironbark, Sandhurst, m the colony of Victoria, Australia, do solemnly and sinoerely deloare that on the Qsth June, 1877, my son Alfred, six years of age, was accidentally hurt with an axe on the knoe. I at once took all pains to seoure medical assistance. However, m spite of all efforts, on the 27th August, 1877, the opinion was given by Maegillivray that an amputation of the injured limb had beoome imperative m order to save life. At this juDoture I called on Messrs Sander and Sons, proouring some of their Extraot of the Eucalyptus Globulus, and by the application of the Bame I had the satisfaction of seeing my son within a fortnight out of all danger, and to-day he is recovered. I may just add that it was when the orisis had been reaohed that the Extraot referred to was first applibd. And I make this solemn declaration, etc. — Franz Baabe. Declared at Sandhurst, m the colony of Victoria, Australia, this seventeenth day of Ootober, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-seven, before me, Moritz Cohn, J.P.~[Advt.]

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

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THE NEW HEBRIDES.

London, June 7

In the House of Commons this afternoon Mr Smith, the First Lord of the Treasury, announced that negotia tions between the British and French Governments regarding the New Hebrides were still proceeding. It was further stated that the delay which oc curred m regard to the settlement of the New Hebrides question was not due to the action of the Imperial Government.

THE BRITISH FORCES.

Lord Harris, Parliamentary Under secretary of the War office, replying to Lord Randolph Churchill's strictures on the Army and Navy, stated that the comparisons between the British, German and French armies was unfair| Troops on the Continent were mainly conscripts, whereas those cf Great Britain were voluntary. Naturally the former would be larger m numbers and the cost less. He denied incapable management. He considered that the defence of King George's Sound was unimportant.

DIFFICULTY ON THE GOLD COAST.

The British resident at Lagos, on the Gold Coast, hauled down the French flag at Pontonoo, and a French man-of-war has been despatched to enquire into the affair.

IRISH AFFAIRS.

"The Times " considers that the Irish conspiracy is indivisible, Messrs Parnell, Gladstone, Ford and Rossa being associated m it. London, Jane 8. Mr Gladstone, speaking at Cardiff, declared that xo,ooo citizens of Mel bourne had unanimously condemned coercion.

(Received Juno 9, 12 50 p.m.) London, Jane 8. In the House of Commons last night the third clause of the Irish Criminal Law Amendment Bill, passed through Committee without amendment.

A USTRALIAN.

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WRECK OF A STEAMER.

Sydnky, Jane 8 The coal steamer, Waratah, ran ashore this afternoon near Bulli colliery. The crew were saved, but it is considered improbable that the vessel will be got off.

MINISTERIAL DEFEAT.

Apklaxd 1 -:, Jane 8.

In the Legislative Assembly to-night a division took place on Mr Playford's no-confidence motion, the Government being defeated by a majority of thirteen votes. In consequence of this the Ministry will resign.

REMISSION OF SENTENCES.

Government have granted certain re missions m sentences of prisoners m honor of the Queen's Jubilee.

(Received June 9th, 11 a.m.)

ACTION AGAINST SIR F.D. BELL

London, June 8. In the action brought by the Lan caster Wagon Company against Sir F. D. Bell, Agent-General of New Zea land, m the Court of Queen's Bench, judgment was given m favor of defen dant, the Court deciding that colonial agents are not liable for contracts made m the name of other Governments,

(ReoeivedTJune 0, 12.60 p.m )

RENT.

Sydney, Jane 9. In the Legislative Assembly last night a motion by Mr McMillan, affirm ing that rents assessed by local Land Boards should not be subject to in* crease, was negatived.

JUBILEE.

All arrangements for the celebration of Her Majesty's Jubilee m this city on the 20 inst are now completed. Melbovrne, Jane 7. The Legislative Council last night adopted a jubilee address to the Queen, the members standing and singing the National Anthem.

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CRISIS.

Adelaide Jane 0

It is expected that a Protectionist Ministry will be formed, of which Mr Playford will be. Premier.

OPENING OF THE WOOL SALES.

(REUTER'a.jTai.EGRAMS— COPYRIGHT ] London, June 7. The third of the year's series of colo nial wool auctions commenced to-day before a good attendance of Home and foreign buyers. The opening catalogue comprised 10,000 bales, for which a fair demand was manifested. Prices for low qualities merino wool and for fine crossbreds ruled a halfpenny lower than the closing rates of the March- April series. Coarse crossbreds sold halfpenny to a penny lower than last sales' closing rates. The series will close on the 21st Joly. The New Zealand Loan and Mercan tile Agency Company, Limited, has re ceived the following cable message from London, dated 7th June, 1887 :— Woll — The sales opened to-day scarcely at the level of last sales. Prices — crossbred wool has declined %d to id per lb. The attendance of both Home and foreign buyers is good, and their competition is fairly active. The open ing catalogue contained 10,000 bales. The sales comprise about 330,000 bales — -39,000 bales have been sent to the manufacturing districts direct. Tallcw —The market has a hardening tendency. Good mutton and good beef tallows are worth respectively 23s and 21s 6d per ewe. _

The Peabody trustees have issued their annual statement, m which it appears that the halt mi'lion left by Mr Peabody for the poor of London has, tb.'ough rent and interest grown to £910,669. Up to the end of 1886 there were 5014 separata dwellings, contain* ing altogether 11,150 rooms, provided, and the average rent of eaoh dwelling waa 4s 9£d a week. The best periodioal for ladies to take monthly and from wbioh they will reoeive (be greatest benefit is American Hop Bitters,

POLITICAL NEWS.

Wellington, June 9. Matters are moving quietly towards an end. The afternoon was spent m committee on the West Coast Settlement Bill, and m debating the seoond reading of the South Island Native Beserves Bill, which was op posed by the Maori members, but was carried on a division by 30 to 20. Should both these Bills be disposed of this evening there will only remain the Mining Aot Amendment Bill to be dealt with, and the third reading of the Pablio Revenues Bill, which, on this oooasion, takes the plaoe of the usual Appropriation It now seems probable that all business will be finished to-morrow, and if bo the pro rogation will take plaoe on Friday. { A farewell dinner of Ministerial supporters oomes off to-morrow evening. Several memberß have already left ior home, and the majority of the Southern members will most likely leave by Friday's steamer.

AUCTIONEER'S REPORT.

Mr Peter Williams (for Ffledhmdec Bros ) reports for the week ending Tues day, 7th June, 1887. On Friday, 3rd inst., we held our second skin sale of the season, at our Eait Street Horse Bazaar. The entry was a large one, over 3000 skins oame forward, and were all sold at very satis factory prices, viz :— Orossbreds, 2s 7d np to 3s 4d ; crossbred lambs, 2s ; in ferior orossbreds, Is 3d to 33 ; merinos, la9d to 3s; inferior, la to Is 3d. Our next sale takes place on Friday, June 19.h. On Saturday, 4th lost., we held our weekly sale of horses at our East Street Horse Bazaar. The entry oonsisted of 13 horses, mostly haokß. We sold at the following prices .'—Medium draughts, £13 to £16 ; 7-year-old mare, good stamp, £50. Good young sound draught? are still enquired for, but anything over 7 years la diffioult to quit. Inferior hacks, £1 15>, £4, £5 2* 6d. Previous to the horsea we aold chest drawers, £4 5% ; wire woven mattress, £2 15s ; single do, £2 ; stove, £2 2a 6<i ; Derwent potatoes, 45a per ton; prime mnttoD, l£d ; Inferior, Id ; onions, Id to l£d ; fowls wheat, 9s per bag ; pork, 2£i per ib ; bacon, 3d to 4d per lb ; geese, 5a 6d per pair. We beg to oall speolal attention to our sale of Mr Dudley's furniture, which takes plaoa to-day at 11 o'olook. At ihe Ashburton yards on Tuesday, 7th inst. abiut 6500 sheep, 30 head of cattle, and 16 pigs were brought forward. The attendance was large, both of farmers and dealers, and judging from the bidding and prices obtained there is a vast im provement m the sheep market, all good lots of young sheep were eagerly sought after. Fat crossbred ewe 3 fetohed 5s lOd ; 2 tooth crossbred wethers 8s Id ; 2, 4, and 6-tooth crossbreds, mixed, 6i 4d to 7s 9d ; medium croßabred lambs, 4s 4d to 4s 5i ; fall-mouth merino eweß, Is 6d to 2s 6d ; 2 and 4-tooth wethers, 7s 9i ; crossbred ewea, mixed ages, 3s 10 i ; mixed ages, crossbred ewes m lamb, 4a lid and 53 Id ; mixed 2-tootbß, iv for ward condition, 7s 91, 83 Id; to 8a 7d. Fat o^ws and heifers, £3 15s to £5 ; forward ateeia, £4 to £5 5a j store pigs, 17s 6d to 225.

WAKANUI ROAD BOARD.

A meeting of this Board was held on Saturday, June 4th. Present— Messrs M.Bruce (ohairman), W. T. Lill, James Brown, and George Goe* CDBBESPOMDENOa Letters were read— (l) From Mr P Stewart drawing the Board's attention, to the unsatisfactory Btate of pare of Leadley's road from the cross road towards the eea, whioh ho stated was caused by the Omnty Council's contractor burying the Bhingle en the road with day. — Resolved to draw the Council's attention to the matter, and request to have the road put right.— (2) From Mr S Wright i asking the ibard to have the stuff — taken out of the drain between his and Mr Meredith Wilson's properties, and whioh was put on hia land — to be removed, aa he , was not Allowed to use tho draia for atorm water. — Eeaolved to inform Mr Wright that the matter is not under the Board's control.— (3) From County Council ad- i vising that the sum of £26 15? would be available for purohase of poisoned grain m the district. — The Board reaolved to procure a ton of poisoned grain from Mr Ncate, 20 bushels to be for dlstribntion next Saturday, and 10 bushels eaoh follow ing Saturday. — (4) From twenty-three ratepayers opposing the opening of the proposed road through Mr W. Jamleson's property, apd stating that to do bo would bring all the flood water down that way and considerably damage property; They considered that the river road could be repaired at a nominal coit. — The matter was left over till after Surveyor's report waß. read,— (s) From the County CounoU stating the Protective Worka Committee intend visiting the bulwark on Tuesday, and would bo glad to meet the members cf the Board there. — Left over. DEPGTATION. Messrs Hugo Friedkinder (agent for Mr Buholz), and Mr Wilson, Interview Jd the j Board, and requested that the reßolutkm passed at tho annual meeting of ratepayers, having reference to the opening up of a road through Mr Jamieaon's property, be given effect to, They considered they were only making a reasonable demand, and pointed oat the hardship some of the settlers were put to. ■• The deputation were informed of the petition jist presented, also the letter from the Council. Mr Frieellander considered it would be as well to wait and Bee the result of the interview between the Counoil and the Board, provided the Board would express an opinion consenting to the opening of the new road if the River Bead was not pat In order. The depu tation then withdrew. Clause 2 of the Surveyor's report having been read it was resolved on the motion of Mr Brown, eeoonded by Mr Ope, l( That the matter stand m abeyanoe till next meeting." surveyor's report. The Surveyors submitted their monthly report as follows :— (1) Fairfield Road.— The re-formation and metalling of this road is just upon completion, the contraot time expired on May 16th. Considerable delay has Tbeen caused by wet weather; (2) River Road. — We have made a thorough examination' of this road from the protective works down wards with the exception of three places. We think there fs not muoh danger to be apprehended from the river ; the willows previously planted arc doing well, and are not likely to be shifted. There is no doubt but that they have done good service. TJie plaoes m danger arc (Ist), just below the bul work (2nd), opposite Rural Seotion 7187 (3rd), about 10 chains further down, the first of whioh we consider the most dangerous. Any work at this point oould be well performed now, as there is very littla water to oontend with. We have interviewed the member representing the Riding, asking if the County Counoil contemplate carrying out the sug gestion made by the Proteotira Works Com mittee some time ago, of lengthening the bul work with a wire groin, and he has promised to bring the matter forward. The other placis, we consider, will not require muoh more than the planting of willows, or perhaps a small protective work; anyhow, we con sider the present a most favorable one to oarry out any works ; (3) Maintenance.— The maintenance man has been engaged during the month on works on Cprbett's, Milton, and Beach Road. His diary is on the table. The report was adopted. SEAFIBLO ROAD AND OTHERS. ; | 3 he Surveyor was dlrecled'to have the sldta of the crown of the roads where high ploughed out. ACCOUNTS After pr sin^j accounts tha Bjard ad joutned.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Wednesday, Jane 8,

; -The Council met at 2.30 p m. LOANS TO LOCAL BODIES. On the motion for the third reading of the Loans to Local Bodies Act Amendment Bill, Dr Pollen repeated hfa objection to the system of reckless borrowing by looal bodies all over the country, and moved that it be read that day six months, Mr McLean aitked for an expianfttloß of onuses 8 and 9 Mr Reynolds eatd he had already given an explanation. After a short debate the amendment was rejected by 18 to 15. The Bill was read a third time and passed. - CHATTEL SECETRITIEB ACT AMENDMENT BILL; The Chattels Seouritiea Aot Amendment BUI, the object of which was to remove advanoes on woql, oropo, eto,f from Jhe operation of the Act m aooordanoa with the deoislon of the Oonrfc of Appeal* w*» read a second time and passed throngo. Oommltte9. • > OODNTIES AOT AMENDMENT "BKItaM- '■ The amendments made by the Home m the Counties Aot Amendment Bill were partly oonsldered. INTERPRETATION AOX AMENDMENT BILL. The Interpretation Aot Amendment Bill was paaaed through Committee with amendments making it apply to the Ooq stitotlon Act. It was explained that under it the Governor would have power to appoint an Acting Speaker of the Counoil. The Bill wan read a third time' and pessed, OHATIXLS SKODBIXIES AMENDMBNX BILL. The Ohattela Securities Amendment Bill was read a third time and pasted. The Counoil adjourned at 5,30 p. tt. till to-morrow. *'.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

. Wednesday, Jane 8. The House met at 2.30 p.m. THB PREROGATIVE OF DISSOLUTION. Mr Rjlleoton gave notice to move to morrow " that the exercise of the preroga tive of dissolution under the system of triennial parliaments 1b fraught with great danger to the independence of Parliament and to the successful working of repre sentative institutions m the interests of the people." ' WEST COAST BKTILBMBNT, The West Coast Settlement Reserves Act Amendment Bill was farther con sidered iv Committee. Mr Balance said he intended to move for the rsoonfmUtal of the Bill In order to insert a olause empowering the Native* themselves to elect a Native Asieuor on behalf of Natives owners, Mr Taipeni urged that the farther ooa* sidetation of this Bill be postponed till next seaßion owing to the confusion that existed and the trouble that had been caused by the present Government In legislating for the Maori people. Mr Locke (supported the views of th« Native members on this Bill, »nd laid that at the end of the session It oould not receive proper consideration. It wse quite time the whole question of Native landß was taken up and pot m propel form, to avoid the confusion that at pre sent existed on the subject. : , Dr Newman said the Bill should not pass m Its present form, nnlets Mr Bal* lance brought m a olause, to prevent the wholesale depredation of the property of the Native people. Mr Samuel hoped the House would not continue Its opposition to this BUI, as it was only— a j»»tter- of justice to. Settlers concerned. ; ;. Mr Katene said that Mr Samuel was speaking for the benefit of theTaranakl settlers, and was not, therefore, Impartial. He thought it very unlikely these settlers would abandon their land if this Bill were postponed till next session., If the Ministry had been forced to resign ha (Mr Katene) might have been made .Native Minister himself, and then ha oould have brought m a better Bill than the present one. A new clause was added to the Bill allowing transfers or assignments of leases to be made with the oonaent of the lessor. A further olause was added to the BUI enabling the Public Trustee to grant a lease of 560 sores to J; S, Caverhill, of Hawora, Mr Samuel moved a new clause per mitting a person, who bad surrendered his lease, to take up a new lease. He Bald that th's was a most neoeetary provision. Mr Ballance c id this would be giving a dangerous power, but he was willing to take the opinion of the Committee on It. After further dlsoußalon Mr Ballanoe agreed to report progress to allow the freth clause to be cocsiaoted by the Native members. " n • • Mr Wi Pere said that, if thla oUrae* were pr-ied, all Europeans would aban don their lenses m the hope of getting fr^eh ones. Pc had no objeotlon to this clause if the land were dealt with by public auction. • ! : ' Progress was reported on the Bill foe half-an-boor. NATIVE RESERVES (SOUTH ISLAKD) Bltt. Sir Julias Yogel moved the seoead reading of the South^laland Native Be* serves Act Amendment Bill. He ex plained the objeot of the Bill, whioh was to provide for the management of Native Br ervea In the South Island, to render more clear the regulations apply ing to the cane of Oreymoutbrreserves, to deal with the renewal of leases of the Motueka reserve, and to bring Native Reserves under the Mining Aot, so as to provide expropriation for mining purposes. Mr Pratt objeoted to the Bill, and presented a petition from Mr Taiaro* against it, 1 -* 7 '■. v ;■•• J?/ Mr Hurflthouse, Mr Seddon,' and Mr Guinness, strongly supported the Bill. Mr fl.urathou.se said that "Mr Pratt was not acting m the interests of the Natives he we sent to represent toy op* poßing.it. He explained the position of the Motueka reserve at some length, and said there was argent necessity for the Bill being passed. Mr Turnbull said Mr Pratt's request for the postponement of the Bill was a reasonable one, and he hoped it would be deferred till to-morrow. . « The motion for the seoond reading was carried by 30 to £0. The House resumed at 7.30 p.m. GOVERNMENT LOANS 10 LCOAL BODIES. The amendment ; made by the Oonno'l m the Government Loans to Looal Bodies Amendment Bill were agreed to. THB INfRRPRETAHON BILL. The amendments made by ,the Oonnoll m the Interpretation Aot Amendment Bill were agreed to. NATIVE RESERVES (SOUTH IBL4ND), On the motion to go into Committee on the South Island Native Reserves Bill, Mr Pratt proteatad again at the attempt to force measures affecting the Interests of the colony through the Honse m this way, and announced his intention of op. posing it by all constitutional means There was no reason why the Bill oould not stand over for vhi je months. Mr Rolleston supported Mr Pratt's views. Mr Hursthouse said that neither of them knew what they were talking about. The Bill wfi the outcome of reports of Commissioners appointed by the House. and was desired to relieve an oppressed country. Soma of the leases had already expired, and legislation was urgently needed before the reserves could be relet ( Mr Turabull and Mr Ormond sag* gested that a ehort Bill should be brought m to validate the leases for three month*. The Treasurer said that the chief oppo* ■itlon was to the portion of the Bllf if;

TBJB ASHBURTON QUABPIAN, THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 1887



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Trains Abbivb at Ashbobton— From Christ- huroh and the North, at 10.15 a.m. (express), .85 p.m., ana 7.10 p.m. From Timaru, 0.45 a.m. From Dunedin and South, 5.27 1 . (express). From Mount Somers, 10.6 Tbixhb Lbivx Abhbdbton— For Christ* ehuroh and North; at 7.10 a.m., 10.65 a.m., •nd 5.87 p.m. (express). For Dunedin and outr 10.26 a.m. (express). For Timaru. 4.45 p.m. For Mount Somers, 5.5 p.m.



Wanted. "I I /"ANTED to sell some Foreign W Stamps. Apply office of tbis paper. A DANCE will be held m the Templar J\. Hall, Tinwald, TO-MORROW (Friday) Night. Gents 2a, Ladles in- > vited, Dancing at 8 o'olook sharp "TTT ANTED. -Tendors for good cater- VV ing at the Military and Fancy Drees Ball on Friday, 24 .h inst. Par- ticulars oan be obtained from Secretary. — A. J. MuLiiEß, Lieut., Secretary.. WANTED Known-ABhburton Wool tfarn, reduced to 2b 3d the Bundle, nil Colors.— Orr <te Alcorn's, Dissolution Bale. WANTED Known — Dressmaking, Boporior stylo and fit at reduced price during rblb. Oru and Scorn's j|s WANTED KNOWN— Another Drapery Sale jußt started, tho last but least m prices. — £f, O. Seoebs, Metford Hojbb ANTED KNOWN— The genuine laat Sale is now on of Drapery, Cloth- ing, Boots, &c— H. O. Seoers, Melford House. rTT ANTED to clear out— Boys' Tweed VV Suits, from 5s 61 Meos' Suite, from 21b. At Dissolution Sale, Crr and Alcorn's. # ANTED known that HAVES & CO^ have Large Stocks on hand. For further particulars see new advertisement intbis issue. ■ ITT ANTED KNOWN. — That MRS VV MEECH, Dressmaker, has Ke- moved from Burnett street to premises m Cameron street, nexi: Po3t Offic?. TITANTiSD the Public to look out for VV the Athburton Patent Jubilee Washing Machine. A great success ahd no pu3 Wa'ilng no more trouble. — Samdel Hard £V, Inveato ;, Eaßt Street, Aahburton. 4 310 WANTED known— l have just opened up a useful assortment of house- hold Crockery, Ironmongery and Brush* ware.-— James McGregor, Grower, Etc., Tanored Street, opposite Arcade. "\ I /ANTED PIGEONS m any number VV «P to 100 for the JUBILEE PIG: ON SHOOTING MATCH at WATERTON, on FRIDAY, 17th June. Cash on delivery to Jobn Peabson, Secretary, or M. Morirty, Waterton Hotel. WANTED KNOWN— Best quality Plushes 3s lid, Black Alpaca 4£d, Double Width Sheeting 9£d, Children's Cashmere and Cotttn Gloves 3d, Ladies' Dandbags Is 6d dozen, Eid Gloves 6d White Moleskin ls.—H. C. Segers, Mel- ford House.



Public Notice?. TO THE LADIES OF A3HBURTON DI»TR C T. MISS MORRISON (Late with Messrs Friedlandar Bros and Mr B. O. Segere) and MISS HOLLOWAY (For a considerable term with Messrs Hobday and 00. , of Ohrlßtohnroh) HAVE, at the request of numerous patronß. deolded upon entering into business ai DRESSMAKERS, eta, and wltn this object have taken premises m TANORED STREET, opposite Mr Obapman'B, painter. All orders received will be promptly executed under our personal supervision, whloh will be a sufficient guarantee that Fit, Finish and Fashion will be all that could be desired. j Charges specially arranged to meet the ; approval of customers. Terme — Prompt i upon execution or orders. MISSES MORRISON & HOLLOWAY, DRESSMAKERS, &c, TANORED STREW, ASBBURTON, Opposite Mr Chapman's, Painter. 4 320 Drapery, Grocery, Boots, Clothing, ftc. A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY FOE EVERYONE. HAVES"* CO. Having BOUGHT a Large BANKRUPT STOCK to the tune of £600 And many of these Goods are marked at LFSS THAN HALF-PRICE Our determination is TO CLEAR. TINCOURAGE F OOAL TNDUSTRY Hi Jj 1 AND ASK FOR Blankets, Flannels, Tweeds, AND Knitting Yarns FROM THE ASHBUKTOff WOOLLEN FACTORY. HAVES & CO.'S -— OBLIGE BY READING THE FOLLOWING :- BLACK Straw Hats only 3d Felt Hats were 8s 6d, now I 3 Grey Caluo, l£d White Twill, 2Jd Blankets, from 2s 6sd Lot Velvet Buttons, all iz 3 dozen for 1U Cnßhmerc Gloves, from 3d" Men's Good Waterproof Ooats, from 7s 6d Lace Curtains, Is JBojs' Gaps, 4£d Men's Black Felt Hats were 5b 9d, now 2a 3d Heavy Dress Goods, ss d Lot of Wide Bibbons, Id Good Shirtings, 4£d Wool Squares, Od Tweed Trousers from 5s 6d Let of Diagonal Coats were 21s 6d, now 10s 6d A Grand Lot of Overcoats awfully Cheap, and a quantity of other goods too numerous to mention m this advertise ment — -«. , In addition to the above', H. &00. will, daring the Pale, give a Discount of One Shilling m the Pound. Only call and see the WONDERFUL BARGAINS at HAVES AND CO.'S 6+29 FAYARD AND BLAYN PAPER SIXTY years of great Bncccss proclaim snporioilty m the treatment of Violent Colds, Irritation of the Chest, Aching, Sprain Sprains, Soreß, Scalds, Corns, Bunions, Sof Corns, etc This medicine, the property o .which haa been established more than half a century by thousands of cures, is of an invalu- able ose m many inflammatory diseases against which there are not many effi actons remedies, and is therefore justly considered by a great number of our most eminent physicians as the most active and least irritating agent m the beve affections. In order to avoid counterfeiting, Menrs Fayard and Blayn'B signature has to be required on every roll of paper and on the box. Wholesale SO, Bne Bainfc-Merri, Paris (France) and sold by all Chemists m the oloniesi SUCCESS THE BEST TEST OF WORTH HOLLOWAY'S fills & mam., nnms univebsal medicine is a J. HOUSEHOLD BEQUISITE EVERY- WHERE, THE PILLS Purify the Blood, impart tone to the Nervous system, and act most powerfully yet soothingly on the LIVER A>D BOWELS, Promoting Digestion and Assimilation, and endowing- the whole bodily frame with Strength and vigor. Nervous Headaches, Tremblings, with Lassitude and General Debility quickly yield to the potent force of these well-known Pills, and they are un- rivalled m their efiicacv m all FEMALE COMPLAINTS, Removing all obstructions, skin blemishes, pimples and boils, better than any other family medicine known. THE OINTMENT HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION. It heals every kind of Sore, Ulcer and j Wound, more certainly than any other known salve. Its marvellous penetrating powers render it invaluable m all THROAT AND CHEST DISEASES, Curing Bronchitis, Quinseys, and Asthma reducing Glandular Lumps, closing and healing Abscesses and Fistulas, fo alleviating the excruciating tortures of RHEUMATISM, GOUT, And Neuralgia it is unsurpassed, fails to remove Scurf and every species n disease. The Pills and Ointment are manufactured No. 8, New Oxford street (late 533, nford street, London ), and are sold by al Cidors of Patent Lines throughout the vilized World. Directions for use m almost every language. •SS" Purchasers should look to the Label on Pot jand Boxes. If the address and street not on they ate spvuiqpaj



Public Notices- TT EATING'S POWDER destroys oth j\. fleas, moths, bedtles, and all Insects, whllnt quite harmleaa to domestic animate. In exterminating beotleo the BUOceBB of this powder is extraordinary, t li perfectly oloan m application, .he artiole you purchase Js KEATING'^ imitations are noxious and ineffectual Sold m tins, 6d, Is, and 2a 6d each, by ohemißts: 1 AND OABINETMAKEBS, UPHOLSTEREFS, AND GENERAL FURNITURE MAKER 3. HAVE taken those Central and Con- venient Premises m Tancred Street, opposite Union Bank (late Jno. Meech), and will carry on the above businesssi m all Branches. Furniture Re-covered, Polished, and re- paired promptly, and at very reasonable terms; VENETIAN BLINDS MADE TO ORDER. 5 84 NEW BOOKS AMD NEW SUPPLIES OF BOOKS. H. J. "WPOD & CO., STATIONER'S HALL, 240, HIGH 8 CHRISTCUURCH, And Fbiedlanders' Boildingf, ASHBCJRTON, WE reieive from London publishSn firms regular shipments of from 15 to 20 cooes monthly by the direo steamers. The reeding public are reßpsctfully invited to inspect our large and varied Stock of Books m every branch o Literature. As we buy for cash and buy largely, i we are allowed extra discounts, and are m a position to give exceptional advan- tages to our custom-re, and a libera discount on parcel ur and to Library Committees. H. J. WOOD & UO. Wholesale and Retail Booksellers and _ Stationers, __..-.~^ r CHRtSiPcWSerT ASHBURTON. ACCOUNT* BOOKS Jn every variety of size and style of ruling, from the largest Imperial Ledger extra super handmade, full, calf, doublo Rusßia bands, down to a penny Pass Book. A very Large Stock alwnys kept, and any style and size ma3e to older. Writing, Printing, and Wrapping Papers m any quantity. Commercial and General Stationery and every description of Stntionerß' Sundriea. Commercial Note and Letter Papers by the case or packet— an assortment ef over 3000 reams m Btock. Commercial Envelopes— over 3,000,0 m stock m Christ church. Cream Laid Rued Foolscap— over 350 reams m stock. Brown Wrapping, Double Imperial' various weights, by the bale or ream- beet value m New Zealand. School Exercise Books — over 100 gross assorted m stock. School Slates, Copy Books, and School Requisites. Parchni ruled and headed "This Deed." SUBSCRIBERS WANTED For Illustrated London News, Sporting and Dramatic Newß, Scientific American, Young Ladies' Journal, Family Herald, Family Reader, The Graphic, Engineer, Punch,. Home News, European Mail, Bow Bells.— We deliver m town immediately on arrival, and we post to subscribers io all parts of the country without delay. H.J.WOOD&OO. Stationers' Hall, 240, High street, OHHISTOHURCF, And at Friedlanders' Buildings, ASHBURTON TRY KIBKPATKICK'S: NEW SEASON'S ; JAM. SPECIAL NOTICE. JT IRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S Jt\_ JAM is made from NELSON GRUWN FRUIT, and boiled within a few hours after the fruit has been gathered. It thus retains most of the natural flavor of the fresh fruit. KIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM is the most delicious preserve m the market. Do not be persuaded to- buy cheap and inferi brands Jam, the remains of old stock, which must bo sold at any price, but ASK for KIRKPATRICK'S KEW SEASON JAM, and see that you get it. THE BEST IS ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Kirkpatrigk'uSNewiSeason am i the hest.| iCAUTIONa None is genuine unless our name; .Jib stumped on each tin, and has our registered Tra£* Mark ./'Lord Keleon'j on the label. St Kirkpatrick & Co. MANTJEACTXJEEES, FT HIE JS U Z.



To Meet the Times. W. DAVIS, Cabinetmaker, &c. TKIEND3 to SELL FURNITURE of all kinds at Prices NEVER BEFORE I HEARD OF\ Note tub Address— •\ ■ FURNITURE MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. , M



NOTICE TO THE LADIES OF ASHBDRTON. MBS PAULING has REMOVED to WALTON COTTAGE, Green Lane, Hampstead. 1 45 DRESS AND MANTLE MAKING. MISS OHALKLAN desires to intimato to her friends, patrons, and the publio generally that she has Commenced Busineßß, and is now prepared to execute all Orders m Dress and* Mantle making. Jateßt Style and Fit Guaranteed. ddreoß— Burnett street East. 5 63 » — t MRS MANHIRE, SADNDERB' BUILDINGS, TU?C7 GOODS of all descriptions. JP Aprons, Ladies' and Children's Glothiag m variety on Sale and Patterns or Inspection. Note Ibe addretE— SAUJSDERS 1 BUILDINGS, Opposite Railway Station. TEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FAOTOBr rHE INEW (HOODS FOB THE WINTEB SEASON ARE NOW OPENED OUT The ock is THE LABGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And the variety of Style and Patterns m Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing Jeaveß nothing to bo desired. Thousands of Men's and Boys Suits, newest styles. Trousers and Tronsora and Veßts manufactured of New Zealand Tweeds. Every garmen warranted shrunk Jvercoats, Waterproof Coats and Leggings m great variety Hats, comprising every new etyln worn Children's Jersey Suits, Chlldr } Men- of-War Suits GentUmen's Hosiery, Scarvob \ Oxford Regatta and White Shirts Begs, Portmanteaus, and Travolli. A Boge Xhe celebrated WMITHEIM SbVINU MACHINE. Time Rtymenv*. HP: OLO: B1NG FACTOR JT, East Strxkt A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOB, SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock abut •-Hones, Cattle, Pigs, Produce »nd Merchandise. FOR BALE- FarmiDg Implcmentp, and Vehicles of all kinds constantly m Yards on view for Fa'e. Clearing Bales held m Town or Country as required, and most liberal terms arranged with both Beyers and Sellers. Bents collected, and tbe business of absentees managed with care. Valuation made of Properties or Mer- chandise on eaßy terms. Advances made instantly on Goods delivered at tbe Stores for Sale. Agent for the Norwich Union Fire In* aurance Company ; ; Agent for the MUTUAL X}FE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRAL AfclAj ALFRED HABRISON,