Mother Country, and foreign countries for their cordial response to send ex hibits, showing the advance made In ' manufactures and industries. He re ferred to the successful efforts of the Commissioners to provide music un equalled m any previous gathering m Australia, and under a leader of such great talent. He was confident that great beneficial results would be derived by the people of these young and ener getic colonies by careful study of the great works of art and industries of the world, be they connected with the highest branch of art or science or engaged m practical inventions. The, results of study had directed the dis | covery of erer- improving methods, and the application of chemistry and im proTements m machinery were leading to developments for the benefit of mankind. The largest crowd ever seen m this city assembled shortly before noon to witness the procession at the opening ceremony of the Exhibition. The weather was fine hut a cold wind was blowing, with a threatening sky. From six to eight thousand spectators were seated m the Grand Hall when the Vice-Regal party were admitted by the northern entrance, and the interior pre sented a most brilliant spectacle. As patrons of the Exhibition the Governors walked to the dais erected for them. As the Governors ascended the dais several persons tried to get np a cheer, bat there was no response, this not being part of the programme, and the abortive effort of these excited people created much laughter. A full choir and orchestra then performed the " National ' Anthem," the music having a very grand effect m the great Hall. Bis Excellency the Governor's speech, m reply to the address of the President, was not finished till seventeen minutes past one. The arrangements at the opening ceremony were perfect, every part of the programme being carried out without hitch and no accident of any kind marred the proceedings. It goes with out saving that the entire route of pro- < cession, m fact all parts of the city were 1 brilliantly decorated m honor of the i occasion. ]

Owing to some disagreement between the Executive Commissioner and the local press all information was denied to the latter till Thursday, an exception being made m favor of the New Zealand Presß Association, to whom, thanks to the good offices of. Colonel Sargood, one of the vice Presidents, and His Excel lency's prirate r-ecretary, every facility tvas afforded to enable a full report of the speeches to be sent to New Zealand at the earliest moment.

The weather continued fine till after the opening ceremony, but drizzling rain iell m the afternoon.

His Excellency gives a dinner at Government House to-night.

CRICKET.

AUSTRALIANS V SURREY.

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London, July 31.

The Australians only scored 52 m their fintlonlogr, the wioket being m wretched condition. Tamer played a capital inn ings. The colonials followed on, and when stumps were drawn had lost two wickets for S3.

Jones, the Australian cricketer, has quite recovered from his recent severe illness, and will clay with his Eleven m a mttch against Kent, at Canterbury, on Monday next

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

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BISHOP BARRY

London, July 31.

The University of Durham has con ferred the Doctorship of Divinity on Bishop Barry, of Sydney.

PENSION DECLARED VALID.

In the action brought by severa shareholders to restrain the Directors of the Bank of Australasia from paying to the family of the late Mr Parkes (for many years manager of the Bank, and who was killed m the Windsor Railway accident), a pension of for five years, Mr Justice North held that the grant was valid.

FRAUDS BY BANKERS.

Kelynge and Greenaway, principal partners m Greenaway's Bank, War wick and Leamington, have been con victed of misappropriating an Austra lian draft for ;£i 2,000. Greenaway was sentenced to five years, and Kelynge to twelve months' hard labor.

LIBEL DAMAGES.

The Cork paper, the"Constitu tional/ had been mulcted m -£100 damages for libelling Mr W. O'Brien, M.P., alleging him to be a promoter of outrages for selfish ends.

VERDICT DISREGARDED

Mr Balfour m reply to a question by Mr C. H. Anderson, M.P. for Elgin and Nairn, stated that the verdict of the jury at the inquest on Mandeville was perfectly unwarrantable, and Go vernment did not intend to suspend the officials at whom that verdict was levelled. .

STRIKES IN PARIS.

Pabis, July 31.

The Socialists m this city threaten to organise a series of general strikes m commemoration of the centenary of the French Revolution.

Fifteen thousand navvies are now on strike m this city, the Socialists heading the movement.

AMERICAN CLAIMS AGAINST ENGLAND.

WASHINGTON, July 31.

Resolutions are to be introduced into the American Congress, requiring Government to demand from England restoration of the rams and ironclads flying the British flag, built for seceders and paid for out of southern money.

ENGLISH IRONWORKS IN AMERICA.

The Mossbray Iron Company of Cumberland is establishing branch works m America, at a cost of

EXECUTION OF HAYTI INCEN DIARIES.

Pobx Au Prince, Jaly 31 The conspirators convicted of in cendiarism bave been executed. Their object was to oust the President of the Republic,

THE MARKETS

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Pah is, July 31. The French wheat crop is a disastrous failure.

The New Zealand Loan and Mercan tile Agency Company, Limited, have received the following cable messago from London, dated July 81st: —

Wheat — There is an active enquiry with an upward tendencey. The weather so far is very unfavorable for next harvest m. England and Western Europe. New Zealand wheat, average, is worth 85s per 49Glbs ; New Zealand long-berried is worth 36s Gd per 4961b5.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

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Wellington, August 1 In thoDlvoroa Court tc-day m the case Fry v Fey, on the husband's petition for divorce, Justice Richmond lefused the rule nisi&x he considered there was prima facie evidence of connivance.

At the Magistrates Ooort W, Simraous w;s committed for trial on three charges, one of breakiog and entering and the others of larceny.

Mr Jell'coe, acting on behalf of the friends of Gjaparini, the escaped prisoner from New Caledonia, has taken steps to appeal from Mr Jaatica Richmond's de cision not to grant an application for a rule nisi for a writ of habeas corpus, and the writ haß already been issued. The case will be heard ia the Court of Appeal m November next.

CmusrcHURCH, August 1, Jonathan Roberts' prlaon Bhirt wbb found yesterday by a man working for Mr Gardlue/, of Purarj, close to where hie trousers and vest were found last week. The finding of these garments near where he escaped qaite disproves the story olroulated Boon after the esoapo that he was aeen at Little River and elsiwhere m prison dress.

Dunedin, Angnil 1, In the Supreme Court Mr Adams, on behalf of the Solioltor-Genoral, moved for a writ of cetionari to remove to the Supretre Court proceedings m connection with the granting of a license for the Gridiron Hotel to Mrs Margaret Roacha, a married woman. Sir R. Stout appeared for Mrs Roaohe to oppose the motion, which was urged by Mr Adams on the Btrength of a reoent deolalon by Mr Justice Williams to the effect that a married woman could not hold a lioenoe under the Act. After a loDg and technical argument, his Honor suggested that as a number of married women were said to hold licences m the colony, it would be better to remove the case to the Appeal Court, where the question oonld again be raised. Sir R. Stout Bald he had offered this, but the other side declined. Judg ment was reserved.

PARLIAMENTARY NOTES.

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Wellington, July 3t. Major Steward is urging on Govern ment to aßßlst the Manlototo and Waltakl County Councils m the construction of a dray road from Kyeburn Flat to the Tokoratl terminus of Windsor Llvinatone Rallvr»y, and if this ia done he wishes the Waimate unemployed to be afforded an opportunity of employment thereon, or that employment be given to them at Waimate on the Pablio Domain or else where. Failing this he aßka the Govern ment to afford aooi9 opportunity to the petitioners to earn meana of livelihood.

Notice of the following ticklish ques tions was given by M&j r Steward to-daj : (1) Whe her the Colonial Seoretary has received a copy of a resolution passed by the Waimea 'Joanty Council, urging that m acoordanca with section 88 of Hos pitals and Charitable lustltutions Aot, 1835, endowments of Orown Laada to the extent of 250,000 acres be set aside for the purposes of the Act. (2) If he (a able to explain why, Boeing that the section referred to is mandatory, bqc'i area wea notaetaslde by theprevlons adminietralioo. (3) Whether the present Government is prepared to cairy out the Intentions of Parliament as plainly as expressed m said section 88 of the Act of 1885.

Major Steward will also aak the Minister whether be han considered tho request of 31 unemployed me", residents of Waimate, upon whom some 150 aoula are dependent for starting of sorao public work, whereby they may bo enabled to earn a means of support for themselves and their families, and whether he 1b aware that Mr Fusßell, of Oamaru, labor agent for the Government, has obtained the names of no less than seventy heads of families who are unemployed In the distrlot.

The report of the Sheep Committee ' which was very strongly condemnatory of the mode of working of the Department : was presented to-day by Mr Lance, who ' moved that it lie on the table. In apeak- I ing to his motion Mr Lanoe Btated that < the Committee, feeling that it was dis graceful that New Zealand should be the ' only colony m which scab existed, had ' made exhaustive enquiry into the cause of the spreading of scab. Many of ■ the inspector?, he Btated, were capable man, but he had no hesitation In saying that the head of the Department wsb quite at- fib for Mb position, as he had not qualities of organisation suited for such ' an important post, As an amendment to Mr Lance's resolution Mr J. Mackenzie moved that the recommendations of the Committee, whioh indluded the abolition of the Central Sheep Department and the division of the colony Into blx Bheep districts, should bo given effect to; Mr Kerr seconded the amendment, and, Bpeaklng on the subject, accused the De partment of gross extravagance. Con siderable debate followed, during which the Minister for Lands stated that he recognised the gravity of the mattar to some ex'ent. He agreed with tho report and he aßaured the Housa that before next session he should take stepß to remedy the present defects. In his reply Mr Lance stated that he recognised that the Chief Inspeolor was a painstaking and hard working officer, but, at the aime time, he was not suited for the position. Eventually Mr Mackarjzie'e amendment was agreed to on the voices, and the changes Involved In the adoption of the report will be given effect to during the reoess. Government have invited a suggestion from Sir J. Hall as to the prevention of shooting on Sundays where It is oljec tlonable. If the Auctioneers' Bill Is dealt with this setßion provision will be made to require auctioneers to keep a register of brands cf sheep sold by them, and of persons for whom they are sold, Wellington. August 2 A complimentary ban q Get la to ba given to the Ministry and members of Parliament, who supported the passing of the Customs Bill by the Industrial Protec tion League on Saturday week. Exten sive preparations are being made for the gathering whioh bids fair io bo a great success. A number of " Protectionists " . from northern and southern cities will be present on the occasion. I understand that Government are al "v ready taking stops to fulfil their pledges over the Otigo Central Railway Bill, v z., to carry the line on to Mlddlemarch at - the earliest possible moment, and instruc tions were given by tho Mlniiter of PubUo Works yesterday to have tendera called for the bridges on the section without '; deity, I believe nine bridges will be j required In this portion of the work. ' Tendera for earth work eta., will be ; wiled for Utec on. ,

THE PARNELL COMMISSION.

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The Opposition tried to limit the scope of the Commission to certain schedules of members specially named, excluding all otber persons, but the amendment was rejected by a majority of 56.

Sir W. V. Harcourt accused the Government of connivance with the " Times." Mr W. H. Smith excitedly and repeatedly denied that the "Times" had m the least degree influenced the Government, though he admitted Mr J. Walker, the proprietor of that journal, had visited him after the decision of the Cabinet had been arrived at. The Parnellites scoffingly refused to accept his denial, and several angry scenes took place.

The debate was adjourned at 3 a.m. after the cloture had been applied several times.

In Committee on the Commission Bill, Mr Sexton moved that five judges should be appointed instead of three, but the amendment was lost.

Messrs Gladstone, Morley, Parnell and other members opposed the nomi nation of Sir J. Day to a seat on the Commission as prejudicial to the wish of members.

Upon Mr Chamberlain rising to speak, Mr T. P. O'Connor exclaimed "Judas," upon which there was a scene. Mr O'Connor afterwards apolo gised.

Mr Parnell threatened to expose Mr Chamberlain's secret intrigues before the Commission. Mr Chamberlain asserted his colleagues were aware of his negotiations with Mr Parnell, and Mr Gladstone partially confirmed his statement.

The debate was adjourned amid uproar.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Wednesd.

.y, August I.

The Couocil met at 2.30 p m. THE SHEEP DEPARTMENT

The Joint Committee on the working of the Sheep Department reported that the department had utterly failed m its fanctioDß. Tho report recommended that the head office be removed from Wellington, aod that the colony be divided into blx dlatriotß, each having a responsible inspector.

The Council rose at 5 p m

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

AFTERNOON SITTING.

The House met at 2.30. SHKKP COMMITTEE

Mr Lance brought up the report of tho Sheep Committee. He said that the Committee had made a very exhaustive enquiry, and had taken a large amount of evidence on the scab question. He referred to it at some length, alleging that great dissatisfaction existed with reaped to the management of the department, and ho said that, although there were many capable men In it, the head of the depart ment was not fit for his position. He moved that the report lie on the table.

Mr McKenz'e (VValhemo) moved as an amendment that Government be requested to give effect to the recommendations of the Committee. After some discussion the motion as amended was agreed to on the voices. NATIVE AFFAIRS COMMITIEE. Mr Kelly brought up the report of tho Native Affairs Committee on the petition of Arthur Owen. The report was to the eff ;ct that the charges made against the Chief Judge and officera of the Native Lands C mrt were not substantiated.

Mr Hamlln moved that the report be printed, and that the presentation of the report be deferred to next day. The amendment was agreed to. QUESTIONS

Replying to questions it was stated that It waa proposed this year to pay local bodies subsidies out of ordinary revenue, and not out of tea duty ; that it was not advisable to terminate the forty eight hours' weekly tack of linemen on Govern ment railways at Doon on Saturday ; that no unnecessary harshness was used In handcuffing the Chineao arrested m the gaming house In Wellington recently, end that the charges against thorn were properly laid j that no record had been kept of the number of cattle and horses killed on the Bluff Inveroarglll line since its opening j that if the Auctioneers Bill came before the Home this session a provision would be inserted In it requiring auctlcnsers to keep a register of the brands of sheep sold by them, and of the names of the persons for whom they were Bold, m order to cheok BhoepsteaUng ; that if the practice of shooting on Simdavß at tlmea and places to the annoyanca of the publlo were persisted m, Government would endeavor to prevent it.

The House rose at 5.30 p.m.

EVENING SITTING.

The House resumed at 7.30 p.m CROWN AND NATIVE LANDS RATING ACT

REPEAL BILL.

The Premier moved the Beoond reading of the Grown and Native Lands Rating Act Repeal Bill, fle pointed oat that it had been understood that, besides catting the services, such luxuries were to be lopped off bb could be dispensed with. Government did not claim that they would actually Bave the whole amount now levied under the Act, but the time had come when local bodies mußt bear their share of tho burdens, and there wab no doubt that while the Aot existed, it meant extra taxation on the country generally. It bad bee a rightly u-ged that come counties had got the llon'a share of the money, and this was particularly the case on the West Ooaßt, where four counties had drawn nearly half the total amount paid over.

Mesßro Seddon, Ballance, O'Oonor, Hutchlßon, Newman, Kerr, Graham, Grlmmond, Reeves, and Beethßm spoke to the motion at length. Mr Wa'lkor was glad to find that the debate had been conducted so fairly, and that there was every hopa of a reasonable compromise being effected. Ha pointed out that the West Coast had a groat number of roads to maintain, which could not possibly ba kept up by ordinary revenue, and he wap, therefore, gratified to loam that provision wan to bo made for maintaining those roads. He hoped the Premier would make the terms of the proposed compromise m dear and dht net language.

After farther disoqsslon the BUI rras rend a second time.

The House adjourned at 12.30 a.m

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Carrying Firearms.

AUCKLAND, August 2

1 I Gsorgo Adams waa ft>ur;d cuil'y a 1 ; tho 1 Police Court to-day of presenting a loaded : revolver at Edw.ird Woodhouae, steward on the lona, during the voyayo of the steamer from AockUnd to Meraury B y, and wan sentenced to two months' im prisonment with hard jUbor, and ordered to find finreties for £100 to ksep Ihe peace or six mon'hs. ; New Goldfie'd. \ Donkuin, August. 2 , The " Star'o" Arrjwown comspDndont aijsanow goldfield haa been dfscnvered 20 mllea up tho valley «>f the Dart R'v>ir Chinese prospectors cut a track through the bush, and good prxspects were ob tained. ' '

CANTERBURY MUSEUM.

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Mr Henry Forbes, the New Guinea explorer, has been appointed Curator of the Canterbury Museum, vice the late Sir Julius von Haast.

The " Preaa" says :— Mr H. 0. Forbeß made a visit of exploration to New Guinea m September, 1885, with a emill party, constating of Mr Hanneaay, Mr Anderson, and twenty-four Malay carriers. They atartad on a jinrney of exploration m tbe interior, principally with a view to inves tigate from what family the biological features of what seemed ihe more easily accessible of tho higher mountains, the Owen Stanley Range, had derived their origin. At Sogere, abut fifty mlloa from Port Moresby by road, though only t/renty-two milea m a direct line, a oamp was formed, consisting of a dwelling house, Malay quarters, trade and provision store, a plant drying shed, and a meteoro logical obnervatory. Here the various plants and botanical specimens ware dried, and blx times daily for the space of six iiiontha meteorological observations were taken. Me Forboe, aoSorapanied by tho Rev Mr Chalmers, made a great effort to accomplish the ascent sof Mount Ocren Stanley, but owing to the defection of the natives, the undertaking oould not be accomplished. Mr Forbea was afterwards appointed by the Hon. John Douglas Government Resident at Dinner Island, a small island m the centre of the China Straits.

ASHBUIITON— THURSDAY.

(Boforo Mr 0. A. Wray, RM.)

MAGISTERIAL.

AT LAECJB,

Edmand Williams was charged with having permitted a cow to bo at large on the Watertoa road. — Mr Oriap appeared for the defendant who pleaded not guilty, A fine of 10a and coats was Inflict d. ILTiKQAL RESCEJE. Mary Williams waa charged on the information of Alfred Weaton, with hav ing at Waterton illegally rescued a horee seized for the purpose of being impounded, — Mr Cathbertaon appeared for the in formant and Mr Crisp for the defendant. —A. Weston B<»ld that he found defen dant's horse m his paddook, and some time after he took it out for the purpose of impounding it. When witness was driving it to the pound Mrs Williams and her boy oaught ft aod took it Into their place. — T. Weaton, hon of the last wit nesa gave evidence. — Defendant's case waa that although complainant had told the boy he was going to impound the horae he did not tell Mra Williams that he was going to do bo, and when she took oharge of the horse he raised no objection; A fine of 40s and costs was infl oted. T7KBEOISTRBED DOGS. Joseph Tait, J. Maben and T. G. Marriott, were fined for being the owners of unregistered doga. CIVIL OASES. Ooldatreara Road Board v W. Jackson, claim 2s. In this case which had been heard at hot Court day, the Magistrate now give judgment. Although the parti culars ware Bomewhat loosely pat before the Court, the Act had been substantially complied wi h. He would therefore over rule the non-suit points raised and give jadgment for plaintiff, R. Alcorn v J. Vlckery, olalm £4 13s 6d. .Judgment for plaintiff by default. A. RDgg v A. J. Reid, claim £5 3s. Judgment for plaintiff by default. fl. Zmder v W. Redmond, olaim£2o. Judgment for plaint ffi by default. J. Orr and Oo v J. Skllllng, claim 13s. Judgment for plaint. ff by default.

T. Revell v Reid, claim £2 4s. Mr Oathbertson for plaintiff, Mr Wilding fcr defendant. The plaintiff, who Is a butoher, Beid that at the tale he bought a pen of 44 sheep described as mixed ewea and wetheis. He had ascertained that the pen were not what was gene rally under stood by the term. There were only two wethers Instead of an equal proportion, The ewea were forward m lamb and use lees for butohering purpoßes The cheep vere In the pens reserved for fat sheep. Soon after the Bale saw Reid and told him he would olaim for damages. Believe the Bheep were described as young oneß. When he examined them afterwards ho found several broken mouths, He paid 83 for them, but if he h«d known what they weto he would not have bought them at all, rb they were practically useless for butohering purposes — By Mr Wilding ; Did not examine the sheep before the Bale. Bocght them on the auctioneer's guarantee— David Thomas, auctioneer, sold Bheep on behalf of Reid. Revell bought the pen. They were des cribed as * mixed wethers and owes, suitable for butohering purposes. A butcher who bought for wethers ewes heavy m lamb m'ghc make a loss. There was a fair proportion of wethors m the four pens of Reid's, but it seemed that an undue proportion of ewes had found their way Into the pen bought by Revell — By Mr Wilding : Ravell had the option of taking tbo fcuc pens at the price he bought the one. Rovell could nowgetlson his bargain if the ewes were all In lamb. — Norriah, aald tho sheep wera not fit for butchers' purposes ; they were nearly ail ewes m Umb. — Mr Wildiug submitted there was no case. Defendant was not responsible for the manner m which the sheep were put Into the pens. Batidea he did not authorise any guarantee to be made, and If there was any cause of action It lay against the auctioneer.— The Magis trate said that plaintiff had also had the option of taking the whole four pena if he had liked.— Plaintiff wos nonsuited, Rillway Department v I. R. 0 0. Graham, olaim 5j si.— Mr Joynt for plalntif .— This case was of an inttrestlog natnre, na it affected the use to which the roturn tloketo loaned to market towns oa Btle days could be put, It appeared the defendant m Maroh laet took oat a market tioket'to Washdyke, designing to go on to Timaru, At Temuka he took a single Beoond-clssa ticket to Timaru and on the return journey he took a single first-class ticket, from Timarn to Washdyke, return- Ing to ABhbnrton on his market ticket. The Hallway Department contended that a market ticket could only be used for the journey to the place for which It was lasued, and they sued for the amount of the ordinary fare to and from Timaru, viz, £1, giving defendant credit for the fares he had paid, amounting to \ 14b 7d, thus leaving tho balance of 5j Bd , sued for. It was alleged for the plaintiff • that the guard of the train dray defend ant's attention to the fact that he could ; not do aa he contemplated. — Mr Joynt O P*U?4 $9 We M o»Ue4 Me G&mMo,

the Traffic Manager of the Canterbury Railways, who said that ordinarily retnro t : ckets were loaned to the general public on Saturdays. The ieauo of return ticket* to the public on the market days wa? a special arrangement. The case of M - Graham's was rep >rted by the guard and witnoea communicated with Mr Graham claiming the difference In the fareß. Mr Qrfthnm n plied fiat ho did not Bee how the Department could dictate how fa? he Bhould travel on any particular day, and he resisted the d< mand a3 beiogen extortion. -The defen dant In oroBE- ximnlng the w ; .tne3B polct-rl out that he had been eharg-d first class fares, whoreai a portion of the wiyhe travelled second cla3s. The wt noss m croac-oxatninatlon eald ths»t It would ba impossible to obtain cirtiftaates from people, who had buslneas at mark* fes There might be a large number of peop'e, Justloaa of the Peace and wnmm who travelled from Anhburton to Ohriatchurch on market dayp, Wflnass said tbat It would be Imp-Biible to fiad out wbeiher or not they had business at the market, i The dopatttnent did not dispute tholr right to travel to the markpt town, bat It objected to their right to stop short of or go beyond tho town. — By the Court : Tha general public travelling to a market town wore not supposed to have the advantage of these tlcketß, thouah no donbt tbe privilege was greatly abused, bacauae the depart mont had no oheck on it. If a man went to a market town bona fide there wonld be no orjsotlon to hla going on elsewhere, bub the department objected to anyone uslug a market ticket not to go to Washdyke bat as a means of going to Timarn — Fowke, guard on the express train, remembered Mr Graham

travelling on a market day to Waahdyke. Id the first plaoe he took a return tloket from ABhburton to Waahdyke, at Temaka he got a Becond class ticket to Timarn and on the return journey he took a firßt aloes ticket from Tlmaru to Washdyke, retamiog to ABhbarton on bia market ticket. At Waahdyke he got out on to the platform bat returned to the carriage Immediately. On the jiurney down de. fondant sajd he wanted to go on to Timarn and asked wltneßa to rebook him from Washdyke. Witness Bald that he oould oot do aaoh a thing, It was against the regulations. In Bpite of all that wltnesß told him, defendant petalated m going to Tlmaru and refueed to pay tho ordinary fare, as aakedby witness, from ABhburton, 'i hla was the case for the Department — Mr Grahtm wished to call evidence to show that It was a common thing for people to travel on market ticketi, bat Mr Joynt objected.— l. R 0. 0. O^aham, the defendant, gave evidence. Ho eaid that he bonght the ticket bb a return ticket and did not go a yard farther than it entitled hlcn to go In reply to the Court the de fendant admitted having taken the tiokcfc with the intention, at the time of starting, of going to Tlmaru. It was a common thing for people having coonslon to travel

to take advantage of the cheip farea on market days and he did not ccc that he had done anything beyond his rights. —The M^g'atrate m giving judgment, aaid that it appeared that the market tickets issued by the department are special tickets used between certain points to where markets are held, and not ordinary return tickets. The defendant admitted

that he had no business at Waßhdyke, wherea market waaheld, r.nd had no intea-

tlon of going (here, his business being at Tlmara. In asking for a ticket to Wash dyke he implied '<hat he bad buataesa at that place, and It seemed to the Court that he was taking an unfair advantage of the regulations m travelling to Tiraaru on a special tioket Issued for the Waßhdyke market only. There wai thaa a oloai evaalon of the payment of the fare to Titnara. Jadgment was given for the plalntlfl for the differeuoa between the payments mad 9 and the full fare— 4s 7d —and coats.

The Oonrt then rose

The " Auokland Herald " of July 24th says :— The Rev George Brown left by the b.s. Wainui for Tonga. Aa our readers are aware, the principal object of his visit is to en deavour to heal the unhappy divisions m Tonga that have led to the neutralising of years of missionary labour, and to disturbance amongst the natives, From the many diffi culties surrounding the Tongan question no one could have undertaken it with any ohance of sucoess except Mr Brown. A few days ago we stated that Miss Bavin, the eldest daughter of the Rev R. Bavin, was about to proceed to Tonga to engage m mission work. Miss Bavin also left m the Wainui. A large number of the friends of the missionary party assembled at the wharf just previous to the steamer's departure to bid them farewell and wish them every sucoess m their new sphere of labour.

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■•Rou_n on Itch." — "Bough on itch" cures akin humors, eruptions, ring worm, tetter, salt rheum, frosted feet, chilblains, itch, ivy poison, barbers' itcli. 3 Keatin_'B Cough Lozenges cures Coughs, Asthma, and Bronchitis. Medical testimony states that no other medioine is so effectual m the oure of these dangerous maladies. One Lozenge alone gives ease, one or two at bed. time ensures rest. For relieving difficulty of breathing they are invaluable. They contain no opium or any violent drug. Sold by all Chemists, to tins Is lty, and 23 9ct each,



H,J, WOOD & Co. STATIONERS' HALL, jfriedlnnder's Buildings, Ashburton, BOOKS, Commercial and Genera Stationery, Account Books, &o, 3SEAV BOOKS BY EVERY MAIL. ■M USIC. Pianos, Harmoniums, Accordeon\ Concertinas, Violins, Banjos, «&0., &o New Songa and Munic of every description A large quantity of Mualc (Sheet and Books) slightly Boiled, to be aold at a Great Sacrifice. FANCY GOODS; Writing Oaaes and Doßka, Scrap, Phot: and Fern Albumß, Work Boxes, Pureea' Card Cases, Pocket Bookß.Photo Frames, and every deeorlptlon of Fancy Stationery. Writing, Printing, and Wropplug Papers In any quantity. Any Book out of atock procured from our Chrlstchorch Establishment, the Stock of which ia one of the L»rge6t and Beat Aaaorted In the Oolonlea, or from London Agency. A Bpeclal Discount allowed to Library nnd Bchool OaramlttecsT K. J. WOOD & (ft STATIONERS' HALL, AS HB.UBTOJ



20 TONS CLOVER SEEDS CLOVER SEEDS CLOVER SEEDS WE are now landing, ex "Aonmgi" from London, oar new Season's Clovers, Tarnlpa, Gardtn, and Flower Seeds, which we have procured direct from the GROWERS. They are of the choicest quality, being this Season's crop, and are therefore fresh and beliablh. We will forward samples to any addceaa on application, so that intending pur- chasers can test the Germinating quality for their owa satisfaction. ALSYKE CLOVER, RAPE. WBITE CLOVER, MUSTARD. COW GRASS, TURNiPtf, * RED CLOVER, MANGOLD, TIMOTHY, CARROTS We have aleo Perennial Ryegrasß and Occksfoofc for Bale m large or.small qaan< titles, latest : noveltiea m Garden and Flower Seed;?, from that well known Lpn« don firm, James Cakteb and Company, Empty Iron Tanks and Cases for sale. J^SEALY~and CO,, (Late SisArjr Bros.) 7^- -30,000 FRUIT TREES. Fo' Christcliurch Woolly / phts or Bangiora Scale Blight. THOS.~SEALY NURSERYMAN, ASHBURTON HAS now ready for this Season a Planting by far the largest and Best Stock of Fiuit Trees m Canterbury, probably m the Colony, consisting of— APPLE TREES PEAR TREES PLUM TREE 3 PEACH TREES CHERRY TREES APUJCOT TREES Quinces, Walnuts, Filberts, Grape Vines, &c, &c, well grown robust tree and grafted on the best stocks. Also largo quantity of Berry Fruits of all kind and an innumerable quantity of FORES' and SHELTEK TRiSEg, Roses, cW mental Trees, Shrubs, Roote, &c, &c. . great variety. ' MESSRg J. SEALY & CO., Seedsmei East stvee continue to act on my behal ■ m Town, find all orders, &c, entrusted to them shall have prompt attention. DESOP 'llVf. PftICF.D CATALOGUES ON AITIICATION. THOMAS SEALY, Bivor Bank, Ashburton, Fronting'south approach to Traffic Bridge



9 JTublic Notices. TTOPE FOB TB E UifiAF.— Nicholepn'a 0. improved Patfnt Artificial Ear Drums. The only Bure, eitay, »od uuseon device need to permanently restore hearfne Eeoummended by po'eatlfio ra<in i f Europe and America. Write for t fr. c illustrated description book to J. 11. I ioholson, Lmcoln'a lun .Chambers, Wt^liaoi 'tree^ Mplhru"rrr«. Trees- Trees Trees TIHE Undersigned bpga to thank bis 1. numerous Friends rod Customers for tbelr past favors, aid calls their special ' attention to hlspxtooaive etock of FA.UIT- AND ITORBJF TRIBES of all sorts. N.B. —Planting done by coutraot, and all Trees supplied and planted by me will be guaranteed for 12 months. Fruit Tre*s pruned and gardens kept Id order byjthe week or by the year. 40,000 Cap- Maorooarpa, 1 year oid, 4s 6d per 100; 20.000 ditto, 2 year old, 7s 6d and XOj per 100. 24,000 Pinus Insignia, 4a per 100. All orders by post, or loft with Mb fl. G. Flowge, Confeotloner, Eaßt Street, shall rocelve n>y prompt attention, James Porter, CLIFTON NURSERY, 4 192 Allnnton, Ashburton. EEMOVAL NOTiCft ! V^M. BAYLIB f GENERAL STOREKEEPER, Junction of the Wakanui Road ami - Cameron street, between Post Office and Mr Gamble's, faoing the County Council Avenue. TTETILLIAM BAYLIS bees to announce VV to h!s Customers and the General Publio that he has beeu forced to remove from Saunders 1 Buildings to the above Prem'sas In consequence of the Bank having let his shop In Pauqdors' Buildings to Mr Aloobn. W,B; trusts that his Customers will not be Inconvenienced by the change of situation, as the new premises ore an immense Improvcmen upon the old, and more centrally placed ; m fact, my Customers will be very pleased with the change. In my new Premises shall have a large and varied Stock of Groceries, Teas, China, Glaßaware, Hard* ware, Cutlery, Brußhwarp, Cheese, Bran, Sharps, Chaff, Potatoes, Flour, and every requisite of the trade, which will be sold at the lowest possible prices, Gooda delivered daily. Families waited on for orders. Agent for the Wakanul Flour Mllla. The Best Flour Madb.



T. ißullock. TO LET— A 6-roomed houßO In Came- ron atreot opposite the Wealeyan Ohnrch. T. BULLOOK. FOR SALE. McCORMICK TWINE BINDER TIP DEAY, with frame Do without f'aino 2 Single Seated BUGGIES . T, BULLOOK. TO LET. mWO COTTAGES near the Engllisn 1 Church T. BULLOCK. TO LET— Houae of 5 rooms, with verandah, together with about 9 acres of land. Apply to T. BULLOOK rpO LET, 15j 6d per week rental, a I. Dwelling-house containing 9 Rooms, well situated m Tancred stroet, lately occupiod by I?. McQwen, Esq There Is an excellent water enpply together with every convenienoo. For full particulars Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO I.ET. ROOMS m tho Arcade Chambers. Apply to ■ T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS. FOB BALE— 2 second-hand Double- Furrow Ploughs, by Reid ond Gray. T. BDLLQCK. FOR SALE. ■I Q ACRES, 31 perches, fenced and laid XO down m English grass, situated at the corner of Mitcham and South Koads, about 1£ miles from the County Sale- yards Suitable paddock for persons living at a diatance, and sending stock to tho yards fop eale. T. BULLOOK; MONEY TO LEND on first class Security m Bums to suit borrowers. Apply to T. BULLCOK. TO LET — At a very low rental, a large building fronting East Street, suit- able for a grain and chaff atore. T,BUUU)IK.



BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. Soe Handbills for Prices. ANDREW ORE. A. Harrison. Alired Harrinon, AOOTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY "SAMLat 12 o'olook shArp — Horees, Cattle, Pig's, -Prodnoß »nd Merchandise. ~ ■ - Farming Implements and Vehicles of all kinds contlantly m Yardß on view FOR SALE Clearing Sales held m Town or Ooantry as r<- quired, and most liberal terms arranged with both Buyers and Sellers Bants collected, and the business of absentees managed with care. Valuation made of Properties or Mer- chandise on easy terms; AcKances made [instantly on Goods delivered at the Store j for Sale.g | Agent for. the NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY ALFRED HARRISON



Public Notices Undersigned have Trost Funds for lavestment upon. first class free- hold scc'iritiea at loweflt current rates of interest m sums varying from £50 to £2000 WILDING AND LEWI-', 77 Solicitors, Burnett »t. WHY ! WHATS O'CONNELL DOIKG NOW? BE.. LING HORSE CIPTH3 from ]5, 0d WATERPROOF OILSKIS SUITS from ... ... , ]2o ■?(! GALIOO TENTS from ... .'" 12 , fid And everything else m tha Trade equally cheap ; and a'l his own make. Lft na go and see P. O'CONNELL'S Al Tent Depot. Where is his Shop ? Why, OOMPTON'S BTTILDINGR Moore Street, ABhburton. 6*2 MONSTER CLEARING SALE OF Drapery, Clothing, AND Boots. Andrew Orr WILL COMMENCE HIS HALF ' YEARLY SALE ON Friday, the 29th.



Ashburton Drug Company, Ld , J. M. OAMBBIDGE, Pharmaceutical Chemißt, < IWISH to notify that, following tho example of tholiiocer?, Drapers, nnd other Traders, and to meet the very limited capacity of the public for spending money, I have made a thorough revision of my prices, nni although the new Cus- toms Tariff: impoeo3 a dnby of nearly 27 per cent on pUent medicines, I have decidqd to adhcro to tho old pricos as far as possible. DRUGS^ In daily uae, as Cod Livor Oil. Glycerine, Linseed Meal, etc., I have bought largely., and am selling at one half the price charged by my predeceßnor, and for every article my prico for the fino6t quality will bo found as low, and gouorally lower, than it can be purchased elsewhere. DISPENSING Is done with the greatest care, and with Drugs, selected for the purpose, and m no caee doeß my charge for medioineß exceed the priceß now cirronl m any establish- ment m town. veterinauFmedicines Are still prepared from my original recipes Testimonials as to their value have been freely given me by Livery Stablekeepera, Farmers, Dealers, from Mr John Grigg, and other well known breeders. As my experience was gained m a largo veterin- ary establishment, witti a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, and not solely from books, my medicines au4 ftdyige may be relied, on,



Mount Somers Coal I AM now m a position to supply COAL at considerably reduced rates. In anticipation of a LARGE DEMAND during tho coming season, I have made PRICES Buch that no ono need want FUEL ; and until further notice will supply at Per tmck load at Mount Somers Railway Station, per ton... 12s Stations on Mount Somers line, freight added. Aphburton, per truck, per ton 15s Tinwald  . „ 16s Winalo\v   16s Hinds  „ 17s Ealing „ „ 17s 6d Dromoro „  16s Chertsey „ „ 16s 6d TERMii"~OABH. BOOKING EXTRd; In Ashburton retail quantities delivered to Customers' residences, at 20s per ton, CASH. All information to be obtained from, and orders left with MR JOHN G. RESTELL, WEST STREET, Whom I have appointee l my Agent, and who will soil at above rares FOlt CASH. E. F, WRIGHT.



ASH BURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. mENDERS are invited for- 1. R^decking about 800 lineal feet Uupper Rangitata Bridge 2. Ploughing 126 acres Plantation Reßerve, Westoi field. Specifications on view at Council office, and tenders addreated to the Chairman, to be m by 11 o'clock a.m:, FRIDAY, 3rd Augu-t next. By order, WILLIAM BAXTER, 7*136 County Engineer. H & E. Craighead WISH TO ANNOUNCE TO THEIR CUSTOMERS TffAT THEY HAVE REMOVED TO COLEMAH'S BUILDINGS, TANCIED STEEET. — ALSO— That they have now m Stook a Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c, suitable for the present Season. STYLB AND FIT ALL THAT CAN BB DESIRED] H.&E. CRAIGHEAD TAILOBS, TANORED STREET, AS H BU RTON.



Public Notices. FVIWN OF PEA E LOD ANNIVERSARY TEA AND CONCERT Thursday, hi In the Templar Hall. Tea at 6. Conceit at 8. Ticket b, 1b 61 Concert ■ cniy, 6 I, 7 146 CRYSTAL PALACE SKAT- To-JSiight. A 9RAND RETURN FOOTB\LL match between th 3 blusß and colors. theTinal Fa/icy Dress Carnival TAEES PLACE AUGUST 15th. 8 3 TO THE LADIES OF ASHBURTON. Misses Morrison & Holloway dress and mantle makers Tanceed Street ASHBURTON. I 5 169



TO BUILDERS. n RENDERS are required for the Erec- JS tlon of Shedp, alteration and erection of Fences, oto., at the Ashburton Race- course. Tonderß are to be sent m not later than 4 p.m. on SATURDAY, 11th August. 0. E. FOOKS AND SON, 8 11 Architects. GRAND MILITARY AND FANCY DRESS BALL. Under the patronage of the Officers of the South Canterbury Battalion, THE Annual Military and Fancy Dresi Ball will be held at the Oddfellows' Hall on THURSDAY, Augubt 9th. Dane- cing to commence at 8 Fleming's String Band will be In attendance. Tickets — Doable, 7a Gd ; Single, 6a ; Ladiaß, 2s 6d Tioketa may be obtained from members of the Company. Spectators will be admitted to Gallery at a charge of 2a 6d. A. J. MULLEB, 122 Hon. Seoretary. SATURDAY, 4th AUGUST.- SALE OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS. ]i It R D. THOMAS lias received jyjL instructions from Mr J. Kusseix to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date,— A consignment of General Drapery, Men's and Boya' Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Ac , &c., comprising, — Dress Materials, Flannels, Cretonnes, Men's, Youtha' and Boys' Clothing, Shirts, Sookd, Flannels, Bed Qallts, Table Covers, Shirtings, Ladieß* Ulsters and Jackets, Children's Ulatora and Jnck^te, Shavflp, Rugs, Blankets, Overcoats, &o , &0, ' D. THOMAS B+9 Auctioneer. PERIODICAL SALES. METHVEN, I HAVE muoh pleasure In Intimating that 1 will hold a sale of SHESP CATTLE PIGS CONTRACTORS' PLANT AND SUINDEIES, ON FRIDAY, lOih AUGUST, At 1 o'olock, AT THE YARDS, METfIVEN, i Btts — p, THOMAS,