SAMOA.

Murder and Bobbery.

Auckland, June 22. At Apia, Samoa, on June 3, »n attempt was male by the rebels to assassinate Kpg Malietoa. He had tended a service in the Samoan house, but had left before the arrival of the party of rebels, who poured a volley into the hut, killing two men. They then fled, but were pursued, and two of their number shot dead. A small party of rebels entered the municipality on June 14, and destroyed the house of one of the leading chiefs, after having looted it thoroughly. A party of troops has left to intercept them, but there is little chance of their doing so.

The Wreck at Portland Island.

Auckland, June 22. The Alexander Newton was* wooden barque of the following dimensions:— Length, 151 ft Bin; breadth, 25ft Bin; depth, 12ft; tonnage, 309. She was built at; Manning River, New South Wales, In 1176, her port of registry being Sydney, and her owner William Johnson. The lighthouse Keepers at Portland Island reported that the same morning that the Poherua was there, the after part of the bottom of a small vessel caroe; ashore close to the lighthouse, but they had not had time to get down thei cliff and examine the wreckage. It looked like the part of a hull of a schooner. Farther particulars of the wreck show that th« vessel was leaking freely before aha struck. The men were exhausted with the work done by them at the parop, and the wonder is that more lives were not lost. The vessel struck on a rocky reef about two hundred yards from the beach of the island, and was reduced to matchwood in a very short time. Captain Harwood met a sad death. He wm at the wheel when the vessel struck, and the sea lifted him from tne wheel and dashed him against the deckhouse ; then another sea caught him and hurled him back on the companion way, when he was seen to be bleeding from his wounds. The waves then washed him overboard, andh« was not seen again. . . . An official enqolry into the wreck is proceeding at the Custom House.

THE TRANSVAAL.

(Received Jane 23,10.45 a.m.) Pretoria, June 22. President Kruger insists that the legal rights of the Transvaal must be maintained, and threatens that if the British Government interferes, British interests in tbe Republic will be seriously affected.

PARLIAMENTARY.

The Formal Opening.

V«w Departures.

Welmngton, Jane 22. The formal opening of parliament by the Governor took place co-day. Con trary to the usual custom, his Excellency, instead of appearing ab the entrance to the Legislative Council, drove up to the door ol the Lower Houee, where he was received by a guard of honor. Ihe Governor Piood waiting for some time, bub no one appeared to receive him. Upon sending to inquire, he was informed that he would be received at the Council door- He declined to go through the building unescorted by any officer. Tech nically the Governor is not supposed to know his way through the buildings. After some delay the Clerk-Assistant of the Council was sent to attand his Excel lency. Another departure from the usual'formality was that his Excellency was announced to the Chamber by the clerk instead of by his alde-de camp. As hitherto the Governor was attended ny several members of hut family, by his eoite, a number of Consuls, and offioers of H.M S. Wallaroo. Owing to the delay at tho entrance, and to hte speech being rafcbar longer than usual, It was close on 3 pm. before the ceremony was con cluded. His Excellency disclaimed any responsibility for the new arrangements.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

In tn« Legislative Council Mr T. Kelly gftve notice to move the Addrees-in-Reply to the Governor's speech on Tuesday, and the Council adjourned till that day.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House met at 2.25. The Speaker announced that he had waited on his Excellency, and the Gover nor had been pleased to approve of his appointment as Speaker. He then left the ohair for a short period to afford members an opportunity of proceeding to the Legislative Council Chamber to hear the Governor's speech.

NOTICES OF MOTION.

B CJKOIL.AIIXEJIS.

On the House resuming a large number < of notices of motion were Riven. Dr , Newman gave notice to bring in a Bill to admit women to the Tarlifcment of New Zealand. Sir Robert Stout gave notice of the introduction of a Bill dealing with gambling. The flon W. P. Reeves gave notice of ihe introduction of several labor ! Bills. The Premier gave notice to move on Tuesday that a writ be issued for the i election of a member for Tuapeka to fill ■ vacancy caused by the late Mr Vincent Price's death. THIS WAITEMATJ PETITION. The Speaker read the report of the Chief Justice and Judge Connolly in the election petition of Jackson Palmer against the return of Richard Monk for Waitemata which led to Mr Monk's elec tion being declared void. Sir Robert Stout contended that the issue of the writ for the Waitemata elec tion waa illegal, on tha ground that the Governor had no power to accept the Judges' report and issue a writ when that report had not been forwarded to the Speaker direct. Mr George Hutchison submitted that as the Judges' report had been forwarded to the Speaker* the Government had no right to interfere in the matter. The Premier justified the action of the Government in issuing a writ for Waite mata. He believed a great majority of the House would aqpree that the Govern ment could not act in any other way than they had done over this matter. The Government had. not taken any privileges from the House, and they had acted on what they considered was a fair reading of the law. He moved that the Judges re port be entered in the journals of the House, and this was agreed to. ADDBESS-IN-RBH.Y._ Mr Montgomery gave notice that he would move the Address-in-Reply on Thursday. lATE MR VINCEST PYX«. The Hon Mr Seddon moved that the House adjourn till Tuesday, as a mark of respect to the memory of the late Mr Vincent Pyke. His death, he was sure, was deplored by every member of the House, and as a representative of a mining centre he could say the miners of the colony were very much indebted to the late member for Taapeka who had done so much for them, Mr Russell spoke in terms of praise of the qualities of the dead member, and Sir Robert Stout and the Hon Mr Reeves j also added their tribute to his memory. The motion was agreed to, and the! Bouse rose at & 16 p.m.

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AUSTRALIAN.



(Reoeivtd June 23, 11.20 a.m,) FORGERY. Melbourne, June 23. Two Frenchmen, Louis Mege and George "Vincent, have been convicted of forging Commercial Bank £1 not«g, and have been sentenced to seven years imprisonment.

COMMERCIAL.

London, June 21

The Bank of England returns pub lished to-day show the total reserve in notes and bullion to be £30,846,000, proportion of reserve to liabilities being 70.46, Consols, 1001- Three months bills are discounted at | per cent, the market being quiet. New Zealand four per cent Inscribed stock, 109; three and a-half do., 101*.

New Zea'and long-berried wheat, ex warehouse, 25s 6d ; market- steady ; South Australian do., 25a 6d, firm ; Victorian, 255, firm. frozen mutton, fiiafc quality, 4d, market depressed ; second quality, 3|d.

(Received June 23, 11.20 a.m.) An Australian wheat cargo has been sold at 23a U-

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THE ASHBORTO3S GUARDIAN: SATURDAY. JUNE 23, 1894.



Hoixoway's Ointment and Fjlls.—Self Help.—Prior to the discovery of these remedies an easy, ready and reliable remedy for outward disfigurement and inward com plications was, practically speaking, un known. No one need now be at a loss if they should unfortunate'y suffer from piles,' ulcets, sores, tumours, boils, bruises, sprains, etc. Enveloping Holloway's medicines are very intelligible, printed directions for using them, which should be attentively read and immediately followed by all who resort to hie treatment. Sooner or later the sufferer will assuredly triumph over the worst diseases. This searching Ointment dis perses all those malignant humours which aggravate diseases of the skin, prevent the •itatrizrtion of ulcers, and excite inflam matory tendencies in the system. Clarks's World-famed Blood Mixture is a guaranteed cure for all Blood and Skin Diseases. It is the most searching blood cleanser ever discovered, and it will free the system from all impurities from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, scurvy, eczema, bad 'egs, sores and pimples of all kinds its •fleets are marvellous. Thousands of testi monials. Sold everywhere at 2s 9d pc bottle, Beware of worthless imitations and substitutes. 1) KEATING'S POWDER destroys Bugs Pleas, Moths, Beetles and all other insects whilst quite harmless to domestic animals In terminating Beetles the success of this Powder is extraordinary. It is per fectly clean in application. See the article you purchase is KEATING'S, aa imitations are noxious ?ad ineffectual. Tins, 6d, Is 6d, 2s 8d each. 8»ld by all chemists



j-»ubiie Notices " For sale. FIRST-Class Portable Engine, Clayton and Shuttleworth, 701b certificate. 6 94 JOHN ORR & CO. •jc; A $§ ASHBURTON MASONIC LODGE, No. 1811 8.0. THE Members are invited to attend the Installation of W.M., at the Masonic Hall, Tancred street, on MOJN DAY, June 25, at 7.30 p.m. Visiting Brethren cordially invited. By Command of the W.M. J. 0. CAW&S.Y, 6 131 Secretary.



ALFORD ESTATE. j SPORTSMEN will be allowed to Shoo - over the Estate provided they firs obtain a permit from E. W. HANMER, c o Messrs Milks & Co., limitod, Aahbartoiij or from E. HERRING, g 197 Alford House. ' "'MONEY- """* X}QC\f\f\ TO LEND on first elaee freehold security at c low rate of interest. Also special sum oi £500. T. BOLLOCK. DOLLAR CIGAFETTES — 3d. No holders or photos.— Henry Zander, Whole saleag'nt NO Stimulant has given so much favor with the Natives as Health Tea It must be good. Ask your Grocer for TO LET — Dwelling-houße of Five Booms, well situated, Allenton, not far from the Woollen Factory. Apply to T. BULLOCK. WANTED, Everybody to use Titan Soap, greatest marvel of the age. H. Zandbb, Sole Agent. Kncourage Oenulne liocfvl Industry.







XN order to keep our large staff of tailors fully employed during the winter, we are now offering EXTRA ORDINARY INDUCEMENTS to our Customers Compare our New Patterns in New Zealand Tweeds — Good, Heavy and Durable for winter wear MEN'S SUITS to MEASURE FROM £2 15s to £3 10s. TROUSERS to Measure from 15s to 21s Men's Waterproof Tweed Overcoacs made to measure. Every Coat guaranteed thoroughly Waterproof Ladies' Waterproof Mantles made to Measure in the Latest styles BOOTS and SHOES in all best makes. Every pair warranted to wear well. iNew Winter Shirts, Hats, Ties, and Men's Underclothing, etc, Good and Cheap. —— i



OBAIGHEAD & BERKYMAN, THE LE DING TAILORS AND OUT FITTERS, &BHBURTON THERE are two qualities of Health Tea, both unsurpassed for strength, purity and lovely flavor. Prices, 2s 6d and 2s per lb. Ask your grocer for Health Tea, and see that you get it. Wholesale at Zander's , _____ ______^_______-_—. ____-————— | A BOON 70 HOUSEHOLDERS ALLANDALE COAL COMPANY, LIMITED. A SAVING OF 25 PER CENT ON YOUR COAL BILL. WE have appointed MR JAMES ELLIOTT, Coal Merchant, Ash burton, Agent for the county, wJio will supply Customers in large or saaall quantities. The Aliandale Coal is the best produced jon the Eastern seaboard. It is an excellent Steam Coal, unrivalled for Bakers, and a good Domestic Coal, burn* ing w.th a flame, does not sparkle,j^and .eaves a white ash. It Is both Cheap and Excellent. JAMES ELLIOTT COAL MERCHANT ASHBURTON BIRD Seed, 2lb bags, 8d ; Essence of Lemon, 6d; Cochineal, 6dj Tinned Fruits, Is; Oysters in Tin, 6d ; Safety matches, 3d pkt; Kerosene Soap, 3sd bar. CAH$Ol¥ & CO,, Bran, 2s 8d sack ; Flour, 501b, 3s 10|d ; Cora Flour, 3|d ; Currant?, 3fd. The Beats Tea in Ashburton 2s 4d per lb- CARSON AND CO Flower Pots, Is 6d doz ; Teapots, Is each ; Lamps from lsjGorse Knivesfrom 3a 6d ; Tumblers, 2b 6d doz. Automatic Kero sene Tanks from 10a to 20a. Wanted— Fresh Butter, Eggs, Beeswax, Chickwheat, Onions, etc. CARSON & CO., OPPOSITE UNION BANK. FOR SALE.—Capital Building Site. Will situated in Camerom street west, being T.S.s 1184 and 1185, each containing j-acre. Easy terms, T. BULLOCK, THAT which brings most light and hope to poorest homes is Titan Soap TO THE IK HABITANTS ASHBQRTON AND DISTRICT. HAVING been successful in Pur chasing the SIOCK-IN-TRADE in the Assigned Estate of ROBERT ALCORN, I hereby notify that I intend sharing my advantageous purchase with the people of the district, by having a CHEAP SALE, A.nd for that purpose 1 have marked down the Goods to a price which will ab once convince Customers of the genuineness of my intentions. THE SALE WILL BE FOR ONE MONTH. COMMENCING TO-MORROW, SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 1894. A- LAWRIE.



| A 3ABD] Tlyfß J. ELLIB'g SHORTHAND IVX CLASS will meet Every FRIDAY EVENING, at 8 o'clock, at Gates' School of '. Music. Terms moderate. 5 118 LONGBEACH COACH. ON and after MONDAY, April for the winter months, the' Longbeach Coach will start from Ash* burton at 4 p.m. R, R. BROWNE, Hoachmant



Cheap Drapery. Cheap Drapery, SALE OF EDWARDS, BENNETI and Co'a DRAPERY STOCK. BARGAINS IN TWEEDS. . HEAVY TWEED at la o£d per yard BARGAINS '■ms in DRESS GOODS. DOUBLE-WIDTH OASHMERES Bid per yard BARGAINS



IN BLANKETS HEAVY WHITE BLANKETS from 8s lid BARGAINS IN FLANNELLETTES, FLANNELLETTES from 3d per yard BARGAINS IN ULSTERS. STYLISH ULSTERS from 2a lid BARGAINS IN BOYb' SUITS. BEST COLONIAL SUITS HALF COST BARGAINS



IN HOSIERY. GOOD CASHMERE HOSE ls|,er pair YOU MAY EXPECT BARGAINS AND YOU WILL GET THEMJ ! W. M. COLLIER, "THE CORNER." SMITH'S pREMIER WHEAT T)RESSING XVT E Have to announce the arrival of our Shipment of this FAVORITE TV HEAT DRESSING. Although the area of Land under wheat last year was much less than usual, the Sales of this Dressing more than Doubled the PREVIOUS YEAR. A J3S PACKET IS SUFFICIENT FOR 50 BUSHELS OF SEED. ASHBURTON DRUG COMPANY. LIMITED. MANUFACTURERS' AGENIS. Agents— Bakaia Miles and Co., Limited. Leeston : F. Jameson. ! E, G. Staveley> In conjunction with the National Mortgage and Agency Company of N.Z., Ltd. TO THE ~ASHBXJRTON COUNTRY SETTLERS. MR E. G. STAVILEY (In conjunction with the National Mortgage and Agency Company of N. 2., Limited) has the pleasure to announce to friends and clients that he has decided to extend operations, and will regularly attend ASHBURTON AND TINVVALD SALE YARDS, CONDUCT CLEARING SALES WHEN REQUIRED, MAKE LIBERAL ADVANCES ON WOOL CLIPS, And Carry on A GENERAL STOCK AND STATION AGENCY BUSINESS In all its Branches. M R INWARD gAUNDERS Has been appointed LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE And all Business entrusted to him WILL RECEIVE PROMPT AND CAREFUL ATTENTION. Being well-known throughout the dis tricb, Mr Saunders' many friends will no doubt show their practical appreciation of this arrangement. Sales each TUESDAY at Ashburton and Tinwald alternately. E. G. STAVELEY, In conjunction with the National Mor.. o &ge & Agency Company of N.Z. Ltd,











For Cash Only. Depression, NEW OATMEAL, in 251b bags, 2s 4d. REDUCTION IN THE PRICE OP FLOUR. ! FINEST ROLLER, in 251bs 2s; 601bs ! 3s IOJd FINISr ROLLER, in lOOlbs 7« 6d ; 2001bs 14a Sparkling White Sugar 2fi per Id ! Finest j\ ew Currants (washed), 3fdperlb Finest New Eaisins (washed) 4Jd per lb I Finest New Sultanas (washed), 4f d per lb Vestas 1000's 5d per box, 4s ,10d per doz Plaid Vestas 4|d per doz Electric Candles 5Jd per lb, 5s 3d per doz Neave's Food lld per tin Fine Salt, lowt bags 5s Baking Soda 3d per lb, 21b for 5d Best Mixed Peels 8d perlb, 21b for Is 3d Essence of Coffee, large bottles, Is Washing Soda Id per lb Pearl Barley 2d per lb Cream of Tartar Is 2d per lb Lunch Biscuits 3|d, 41b for Isld 31b of our Noted 2s Tea for 5s Id Essence of Almonds, Lemon and Vanilla 6d per bottle Finest Tapioca, Sago, and Split Peas If d per lb Finest Japan Kice 2Jd per lb Corn Flour (Brown's) 3M per lb Sheep's Tongues lib tins lOd Hundreds of other lines at corresponding Prices. JOHN OBR & CO., The Cheapest and Oldeo Established firm in Ashburton.







BUSINESS PREMISES AT CHERTSEY For Sale at a Considerable pom to the Mortgagee, BEING Lots 34 and 35, we|l situated corner of Haldon street and Beach road, with Store and Dwelling attached and other Buildings thereon. The mnrt gagee's instructions are to realise quickly, terms if required. Those on the look out for a bargain are invited to inspect and see the undersigned as soon as possible. T. BULLOCK. LATEST Teiftgram.—- The Governor of "Victom has ordered that non« but Health Tea shall be used in Government House. _ i KHiCDifIATiBM,—Dr E. Gordon's remedy nevek fails in permanently curing rheuma tism, lumbago, sciatica, gout, etc., one bottle gives relief. Price 10s, post free. J. W. Clayton, P.O. Box 234, Duoedin,



W. ELMSLIT, COACH AND BUGGY FAINTER, HAS removed to promises known as die Horse Bamr, Immediately At iat Bear of Old Town Hail. UJatrante, 1 Somerset Lane. All work done at Lowest Prices consistent with Good Workmanship. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. i__ 6 95 GOOD afternoon, Mrs Smith. Not feeling well? Hare a cup of ] Health Tea! Nothing co invigorating and strengthening; Mj ward, Mr* Brown, this is simply lovely. Wholesale and retail at Zander's. DOLLAR CI<+ARETTJES-¥inefri»eT! ioan Tobacco,—Henry Kuidbb,; Wwlwa {agent . / Q