MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close at the Ashburton Post Office, as follows : For Christchurch and North at 6 a.m. 9. a.m., and sp. m., daily. • For Chertsey Rakaia, &c., at 9 a. m. and 5 p.m. daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, .and Geraldine, at 10.15 a.m. daily. - For Temuka, Timaru, and South at 6 a.m. and 10.15 a.m. daily. For Greenstreet, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge, Tuesdays and Fridays, at 10.30 a m. Ashton, Waterton, and Longbeach, at Kl 5 P- m. daily. and Seafield, on Tues days and Fridays, at 6 a.m.

Mails arrive at the Ashburton Post Office—

From Christchurch at 10.35 a.m., 4.55 p.m.', and 8.15 p.in. daily. From Chertsey, Rakaia, &c. at 10.35 a.m. daily. «From Dunedin and intermediate places at 5.25 p.m. daily. From Temuka and Timaru at 9.25 a.m. and 5.25 p.m. daily. From Greenstreet, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 3 p.m. From Ashton, Waterton, and Long beach at 10 a.m. daily. From Wakanui and Seafield on Tues days and Fridays at 2.30 p.m.

W. St. G. Douglas, Postmaster.

The Ashburton Herald AND Borough and County Advertiser (With Which is incorporated the “Evening Echo”). FRIDAY, JULY 30, 1880. Supplying Sots.

In the R.M. Court to-day it was pointed out by the Magistrate, in f he course of the hearing of a case wherein a man named Hodgson was sued by a publican for a sum of L4O, that the police had no power under the existing Licensing Act to officially w r arn publicans against supplying drink to confirmed drunkards. Under the old Canterbury ordinance giving of this warning -was imperative on the police, and any disregard of it by the publican would count against him in any case in which the fact might have been adduced. But the Act now in force makes no such provision, and when the police give such warning they are only exercising a bit of praiseworthy philanthropy, for so far as law is concerned it is only blank cartridge. The hotel-keeper may observe it, or he may not, as seems to him fit, and as his sense of humanity may direct. The Bill now before Parliament, however, and which there is every probability will become law, will alter all this and restore to the police warning the meaning that it had under the Canterbury Ordinance. It also adds a heavy shot to the gun, in the shape of penalties, and provides for the warning being issued under the hands of two Justices. The following are the clauses of the new Bill dealing with the subject:— “ 161. When it shall be made to appear in open Court that any person, by ex cessive drinking of liquor, misspends, wastes, or lessens his or her estate, cr greatly injures his or her health, or en dangers or interrupts the peace and happiness of his or her family, the Justices presiding in such Court shall, by writing under the hands of any two such Justices, forbid any licensed person to sell to him or her any liquor for the space of one year, and such Justices, or any other two Justices, may at the same or any other time, in like manner, forbid the selling of any such liquor to the said drunkard by any such licensed persons of any other city, town, or district to which the drunk ard shall or may be likely to resort for the same.

“1G&. The said Justices, or any two of them, shall, in like manner, from year to year, renew any such prohibition a 3 aforesaid as to all such persons as have not, in their opinion, reformed within the year ; and if any licensed person shall, during any such prohibition, after service of a copy thereof upon him or her, or with a knowledge thereof in any other manner acquired, sell to any such prohibited per son any liquor, he cr she shall forfeit, upon conviction, for every such offence, a sum not exceeding ten pounds. “163. Whenever Justices shall, in execution of the foregoing provisions, have prohibited the sale of liquor to any such drunkard, if any other person shall, with a knowledge of such prohibition, give, sell, purchase, or procure for or on behalf of such prohibited person, or for his or her use, any such liquor, he or she shall forfeit, upon conviction, for every such offence, a sum not exceeding five pounds.”

Foster and Grant. —The report of Messrs. Foster and Grant, the Lincoln shire delegates, is said to be highly favor able to New Zealand, and is expected next mail..

Acknowledgment. —The master of th e Ashburton Home begs to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of a number, of books from Mr. W. L. Browne of Christ church, as an addition to the library for the inmates.

Wreck of a Steamer. —The small steamer Ino went ashore at Port Molneux on Thursday. She has a full cargo, and is expected to become a total wreck. Her hull is insured for LSOO in the South British and L 450 in the Yictoria, and the the cargo is also insured in the South British for LSOO.

The Mount Somers Railway Devia tion. —In reply to Hon. W. S. Peter 3, in the Legislative Council on Thursday, the Hon. Mr. Whitaker said that a devia tion had been made in tlie Mount Somers Railway and in the plan of the Oxford and Temuka line because it was found desirable to do so. No special authority was wanted for the alteration.

Me. Rees. —The charge against Mr. W. L. Rees has been dismissed. Complaints of the Unemployed. At a meeting of the Christchurch unemployed this morning, a letter was read, f men on strike at the Waimakariri Railway works, stating that the promises of tne Government had not been fulfilled either as regards wages or rations. It was resolved to telegraph to the City members in the Assembly, and petition The Go vernor, suggesting that a. commission or inquiry be appointed. Insurance. —The Wellington Chamber of Commerce held a meeting on Thursday afternoon to consider the Insurance Com panies Bill which is now before Parlia ment. The principal speakers agreed that the Act w T ould drive foreign companies out of the field, principally because their articles of association would not allow them to comply with the provisions of the Act. Resolutions were passed condemn ing the Act, as it tended to create a monopoly, also because of its protective tendency. Only agents of the local com panies spoke in favor of the Bill.

Electioneering Dodges. Writes “ ZEgles ” in the Australasian : “An election story, which perhaps may soon be apposite, come 3 from a (Sheffield journal. The occasion was that of the late Glad stone and Beaconsfield duel :—“ On the eve of the late election a manufacturer assembled his men in hi 3 yard for the pur pose of explaining that they could vote just as they pleased. ‘Now, look here my men,’ said he, ‘ I don’t want to in fluence you in any way. You can vote just as you like. I should advise you to attend as many meetings of the candidates a 3 you can, and then make up your mind which side you will support. Don’t think about obliging me—in fact, I shan’t tell you how I am going to vote. We shall be quite as good friends after the election as before, and then the day after it’s over I will have a barrel of beer brought into the yard.’ ‘ Hear, hear,’ shouted the men. ‘ But,’ said the master, ‘ I sha’n’t tap it unless Mr. Wortley gets in.’

The Old Story. —Sydney has been entertaining an angel unawares. About twelve months since (says the Bulletin) a gentleman arrived in Sydney with the debris of LIOOO in his pocket, and as they heard he was blue-blooded, people took kindly to him, and he speedily planted his feet under aristocratic mahogany. He was soon in first-rate fettle for a station billet at “ twenty bob a week and found,” but after eating Johnny cakes, water dogs, and black sugar, and drinking tea out of a billy lid for a few months, he rose superior to himself with the advent of the Inter national Exhibition, where he aired to some advantage his linguistic gifts. It may here be mentioned that the LIOOO he had on leaving England was obtained in the following manner :—He was a younger son and was fast in a ratio inverse to his income. He “ made a smash ” and applied to his elder brother, the Earl of for assistance, which was denied him. A few days after a signboard inscribed “ Fish and Oyster Saloon, by the Honorable Mr. tious little shop in the ancestral village. The board and the LIOOO shortly “ came down ” together on the Hon. ’3 agree ing to exile himself to Australia. How ever the Hon. Mr. has now gone back again—probably to go into the fish busi ness once more.

The Library Reading. —Last night there was a very fair attendance of the public at the reading in the Town Hall in aid of the Library. Mr. Ward was Chair man and- introduced the performers. Readings and recitations were given by tbe Rev. A. M. Beattie, and Messrs T. A. Gates, Rowo, and Twomey. Rev. Mr. Westbrooke would aho have read, but was unfortunately detained at Rakaia by a severe attack of illness. The singers were Mi-3. A Craighead, who sang with good effect “ Killarney,” and “Within a mile o’ Edinboro’ town”; Mrs. Dunn, who gave “ I cannot sing the old song 3,” and in response to an encore, sang “Bide Awee ” ; Miss Annie Permain, who sang “ Lurline ” sweetly and got a hearty en core ; and Mr. Craighead, who was en cored for a spirited rendering of the “Bay of Biscay” and sang in response “ Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep: later on he sang the old Jacobite song the “Standard on the Braes 0’ Mar.” Mr. Dunn sang “Twenty years ago.” A part song “Ye Banks and Braes,” was also given by the above singers. The string band rendered good service through out the evening, and greatly added to the enjoyment, while Miss A. Permain ac companied one or two of the songs very ably, Mr. H. A. Gates accompanying the remainder. It was announced that the next reading would be given in a fortnight, when an entire change of programme will be submitted.

Resident Magistrate’s Court.

Friday, July 30.

(Before Mr. F. Guinness, R.M.) stray cattle. William Smith and J. F. Butler, for permitting cattle to wander at large, were fined ss. each. UNREGISTERED DOGS. Six charges were brought against Alex ander M‘Nort, of Tinwald, for having un registered dogs in his possession, and was fined L 5 on the whole. GAMBLING IN A LICENSED HOUSE. Phillip Tisch was charged with allowing gambling in his licensed house. Mr. Pur nell for the defence. The evidence was very similar to that taken in a case against four men for damaging the windows at the Alford Forest Hotel, heard at a recent sitting of the Court, and fully reported in these columns. Mr.. Purnell said that his client did not deny having thrown for drinks, along with some of his customers, but it had only been done so as to get rid of the men, who were rather noisy. There liad been no gambling in the real sense of the word, and Mr. Purnell would remind the Bench that there were different knds of “ Yankee Grab,” and the case in point was quite a different one to that termed “ a shilling in, and the winner shouts.” He would ask his Worship, also, not to place too much stress on the fact that dice had been used. For all tbe requirements of the case, straws might have been used. His Worship remarked that he had known thousands of pounds to have been lost and won where straws had been used. After Mr. Tisch had given his evidence, which went to prove that his sole reason for permitting the “ Yankee grab ” was to keep the men quiet,

His Worship briefly referred to cases which had been decided in Christchurch, but thought that they were hardly similar.' He cited a case which had beou heard before Mr. Watt, R. M., at Dunedin, in which that gentleman had held that gambling meant throwing for money or money’s worth. ' Mr. Guinness con sidered the case now before him was one gambling, inasmuch as the parties had thrown for money’s worth. The informa tion was certainly upheld, but talcing into consideration the circumstances of the case he would only inflict the nominal penalty of 55., and the witnesse’s expenses, L2. AN UNLICENSED VEHICLE. Phillip Tisch was charged with using a vehicle for the purpose of carrying pas sengers, the same not being licensed. Mr. Purnell for tbe defence said the accused admitted the offence but it had been committed in ignorance of the law. Immediately Mr. Tisch was told of it by the police, he_ obtained the necessary license. Mr. Tisch gave evidence that he was the contractor for carrying the mail, and was under the impression that being so gave him liberty to take passengers. Directly Sergeant Felton drew his attention to the fact that his action was illegal, witness had obtained a license, which only cost five shillings, and for the sake of that small amount, h 8 would not wilfully break the law. Mr. Purnell submitted there must be a. guilty mind to warrant a conviction on any criminal offence. Sergeant Felton said he certainly under stood that ignorance of the law was no ex cuse. His Worship remarked that Mr. Pur nell was certainly giving expression to a most startling theory. Mr. Purnell said if his Worship would adjourn the case he could easily bring authorities to show that his theory was correct, and after some further argument, ITis Worship said that while coinciding with Mr. Purnell, the accused had cer tainly shown a certain amount of negli gence in not making himself acquainted ■with the law, but would only inflict tho small fine Is. rehearing. Mr. Branson applied for a rehearing in the case of Baldwin v. Hodgson, also, for execution to be stayed until after the re hearing. Mr. Crisp, instructed by Mr. Ireland, appeared to oppose the applica tion. Mr. Branson said the grounds of his. application were based upon the fact that when the case was brought on he ore the Court, his client had failed to ap pear ; and the Bench had nejlected to inquire into the items of the bills of particulars, the greater portion of which were characterised as “ refresh ments.” Mr. Branson stated that these so-called refreshments were really drinks supplied over tlie bar, and the Tippling Act being in force within the colony, the cost of such liquor could no t be recoverable at law. He took this ground because he had been informed by Sergeant Felton that the publicans of Ashburton bad been warned not to supply Mr. Hodgson with drink, inasmuch as the latter had been frequently convicted for lunacy from drink. Mr. Baldwin had been personally warned by Sergeant Felton .not to supply his client with liquor, and it wa3 absolute cruelty for anyone to dp so,, as he wa3 spending his substance, by his drinking habits. The items called refreshments amounted to between L3Q and L4O, and there was no doubt but that they were for drinks supplied over the bar. Had the Bench, wlnjn the case came on, questioned the plaintiff as to what the items meant, it- would have bean-elicited that they were for drinks.

His Worship said that the Legislature had made no provision for such an order as Mr. Branson had referred to being put into force, and he could not entertain what had been advanced by him in that respect, although he felt that it was a pity that Parliament had not carried out the pro visions of the old Canterbury Ordinance in the existing Licensing Act. Mr. Crisp, in.reply, said it was certainly Mr. Hodgson’s fault that the case had been decided in his absence, and submitted that the judgment by default was final. There was no evidence before the Court that if the application were granted for a re-hearing there would be a fair and valid defence raised. Unless his Worship had evidence to prove there was something wrong in the bill of particulars, it was not his duty to investigate the accounts, and find out for what the money was spent. Admitting, for the sake of argument, that the re freshments were drinks, it was perfectly legitimate for Hodgson to take his friends to the hotel and “shout” for them. But he did not admit they were for drinks. The items, most likely, had reference to dinner or other meal 3. Mr. Hodgson was a resident in the town, and he certainly could have been present when the case was heard had he so wished.. Mr. Bran son’s reference to the Tippling Act was a technical objection, and hi 3 Worship should not entertain it. The sale of the goods seized was to take place to-day, and the application was apparently made to prevent his (Mr. Crisp’s) client from obtaining what he was certainly entitled to.

Mr. Branson replied, and quoted several cases to show where the Court had asked questions, so as to elicit the facts of a case, and submitted that, especially when parties did not put in an appearance, it was the duty of the Court to enquire into the particulars of items. The Magistrate was supposed to supply the defects of counsel, and would frequently ask ques tions which the latter had perhaps hot the courage to put. His Worship consented to take the evi dence of Mr. Hodgson, so as to get at the merits of the application. R. Hodgson, on his oath, said that the items referred to as “refreshments” were for drinks supplied over the bar. By Mr. Crisp- I have often shouted for my friends. Don’t know what the items we re for on the various dates which you mention. His Worship said he would grant the re-hearing on the defendant entering into a security for the amount and costs, the proceeds of the sale of goods seized to be deposited with the Clerk of the Court, pending the decision. UNDEFENDED CASES. Eodder v. Hammond. —Claim LlB 3s. 3d. Judgment by default for amount and costs, LI 9s. jj|§Robbms v. Mossman. —Claim Lll Is., for services rendered. Judgment by default for amount and costs.

Parliamentary Notes

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(From our own Correspondent )

Wellington, July 30. . The House met this morning at eleven, and at once changed its tactics from talk to work. After talking a week over one short Bill, and three days over three clauses, it passed this morning fifteen Bills. The Juries Bill containing 192 clauses, went through Committee in four minutes, and the whole fifteen Bills were read a third time and passed in eight minutes —between 1‘25 and 1/33. This evidently means that members mean to get away, and after talking about nothing, mean, as usual, to pass the Bills without looking at them. It is, however, fair to the House to say that the Bills rushed through this morning were chiefly consolidation Bills, in which existing Acts were put in more brief and accessible form.

Christchurch Corn Exchange.

The following is the report of Christ church Corn Exchange for the week ending Friday evening, the 30th inst.:— A slightly improved tone has been im ported into the grain trade during the past week. Values have slightly im proved, and the demand is brisker. The effect of this spurt has been to give holders more exalted views as tp values and the business which would otherwise have been done has been checked. As has been previously pointed out, any material advance in prices will check the demand. Wheat.—Large lines, suitable for ship ment, of good sound milling quality will find buyers at 3s. 10d. to 3s. ll|d., f.0.b.; similar quality, in Christchurch, 3s. lOd. to 3s. lid. Seed samples, 4s.'3d. to 4s. 6d. per bushel; second ’class milling quality, 3s. to 3s. 2d. ; chick wheat, Is. 9d. to 2s. 4d.

Oats.—The demand still continues good, but business is being checked by holders seeking to obtain an advance on recent market quotations. Good plump milling quality is being enquired for, and business is being transacted at from Is. 6|d. to Is. Bd. f.0.b.; feed parcels are hardly so saleable, but still are moving into con sumption at from Is. 3gd. to Is. sd. per bushel; inferior feed quality, Is. to Is. 2d. per bushel. Barley.—First class malting samples are being inquired for and ; continue to com mand from' 3a. : to 3s. 3d. per bushel. Second rate quality is plentiful, with a very slack demand, at from 2s. 3d. to 2s. 6d.; feed quality, Is. 6d. to Is. Bd.

Potatoes.—-The demand for the tuber continues to be fairly good, but prices are not improved. At the prices offered, farmers are unwilling to do business, but exporters cannot afford to increase their offers. 225. 6d. to 25a per ton are the prices going, sacks extra. Cheese and Butter.—4d. to 4-|d. for the former, 9d. to 9-|d. for the latter. Hay.—sos to 555., delivered in town.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

{Per Renter''s Agency.)

Rout of the British Army. Annihilation of .General Burrows’ Brigade. Great Excitement in London. Despatch of more Troops to Afghan istan. London, July 29. ‘ In the House of Commons to-day the Marquis of Hartington, Secretary of State for India, announced that he had received telegraphic news from India that a terrible disaster has befallen General Burrow’s brigade in Candahar. According to the telegram, the British force has been com pletely annihilated by the native tribes under Ayoub Khan. No further details have yet been received. Calcutta, July 29. Further:details have come to hand re garding the disaster at Candahar. General Burrows’ Brigade, numbering 3,000 men, were attacked by Ayoub Khan’s forces 12000ytrong; they lost two guns, and being outnumbered, fled. They were pursued for three miles, and became straggling, ar riving in driblets at Candahar, where General Primrose with a force of 2,000 men took refuge in the citadel. The wires were cut by the enemy, which pre vented their sending for reinforcements. Generals Phayre and Sandeman are now concentrating their forces on the Bolan Pass. London, July 29. The disaster to the the British troops in Candahar lias caused a great sensation here, and it is stated that at the Cabinet Council held yesterday, it was decided to dispatch further troops to India as rein forcements for Afghanistan. Calcutta, July 29. _ It is reported from Afghanistan tnat in consequence of the hostile attitude of Yakoob Khan’s adherents at Ghuznee the evacuation of Cabul by the British troops will probably now be deferred.

Turkey’s Trouble. Constantinople, July 29. The Porte, replying to the ultimatum of the Powers, promises to take steps to enforce the strict execution of the decision of the Berlin Conference, as regards Mon tenegro, within three weeks. Money, &c. London, July 29. Consols have further declined, and are to-day quoted at 97«. New Zealand securities are unchanged. The market for Adelaide and New Zea land breadstuff's continues quiet, and without change in price. Australian tallow is without quotable change. Shipping. The Orient Company’s steamship, Coto paxi, homeward bound, arrived at Sue yesterday. The Australians. The Australians have commenced a match against eighteen of the Alexandra Club, at Crewe, in Cheshire. The Aus tralians went in first, and scored ninety four runs. The Home team then went in and were disposed of for thirty-seven. At the close of the day’s play, the Aus- 1

tralians in their second innings had lost one wicket for sixteen runs. Trickett. London July 28. Trickett, who arrived in England on Monday last, by the s.s. Orient, is going shortly to Scotland, where he will com mence his training.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Reuter's Telegrams.) Bad Hours.

Brisbane, July 29.

In the Legislative Assembly the mem bers sat all night and still continue, and will probably not rise till noon to-mor row, owing to the Opposition “ stone walling ” on the mail contract for a direct service between England and Queensland via Torres Straits, • which had been ar ranged for by the Premier whilst in Eng land. Victorian Politics. Melbourne, July 30. Mr. Berry is still negotiating with Sir John O’Shar.msy and Mr. Wrixon, with a view to the formation of a new Ministry. It is stated to be unlikely that Sir John O’Shannasy will accept office, as the edu cation question hinders an understanding with Mr. Berry. (Per Press Association.) Billiard Room Burnt Down. Dunedin, July 30. By a fire at Bendigo, which burned down Cameron’s billiard room, the National Company lose L3OO.

GENERAL, ASSEMBLY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Thursday, July 29.

The Treasury Bills Bill was passed through Committee unaltered, the Hon. G. M. Waterhouse protesting that under the power given to issue treasury bills in London, the Government would be able to break their engagement not to borrow for three years. The debate on the appointment of a Committee to enquire into Mr. Taiaroa’s disqualification was resumed. The debate lasted nearly the whole afternoon. 4.fter a long an 1 personal dis cussion, a Committee was appointed to enquire into the subject of the disqualifi cation.

The debate on the cost of education was resumed by. The Hon. Captain Fraser, who said that the expense to the State might be lessened a third if children were kept away from school until the seventh or eighth year, as was advocated by medical men and leading writers on education. The debate was adjourned, and the Council rose at 5 p.m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

Thursday, July 29.

The House met at 2.30.

Mr. Kelly brought up the report of the Public Petitions Committee on the petition of Mr. Ehrenfried, complaining that the Licensing Bench at the Thames had re fused a renewal of the licenses to five houses in that district. The Committee found that the Bench were authorised by the Act to judge whether or not it was in the public interest that such licenses should be granted or refused, and the Committee advised that the House should not interfere in the matter.

The Hon. J. Bryce asked leave to intro duce the Maori Detention Bill. As it was a matter of urgency, he requested that he might be allowed to carry it through all its stages to-morrow. Mr. Saunders gave notice of motion for the appointment of a Select Committee to consider and report upon the expense of the officials connected with both Houses of Parliament. Replying to Mr. Masters,

The Hon. R. Oliver said that Govern ment recognised the importance, and next session would introduce a Bill to amend the Regulation of Mines Act, 1574, to provide for the issue within the colony of certificates of competency a 3 managers of co.il mines to those persons who are anxious to pass an examination to prove their fitness to hold such. The preference shown by coal owners to appoint certifi cated managers only was placing at a disadvantage those who, though thoroughly competent, cannot now obtain certificates in the colony. The Oamaru Harbor Board Bill was read the third time, and passed. TARANAKI SMELTING WORKS. The House went into Committee on the Taranaki Iron Smelting Works Land Act, 1874, Amendment Bill. The Hon. Major Atkinson protested against the Bill, as giving away, the pub lic estate, but as the House had decided on carrying the Bill, he would noi further oppose it. He showed that the company had not fulfilled the conditions of the grant. They had not raised the requisite capital, and to make good the deficiency they had granted a certaiu number of shares to a man named Smith, on account of a patent said to belong to him. On asking the chairman if, in the event of the company being wound up, they would be prepared to pay Smith the amount of these shares, the reply was—“ Oh, no. He (Smith) would have no claim at all.” The company had never acted in good faith, and no effort had been made to smelt iron. It was simply giving away 5,000 acres of the public estate. Messrs. Macandrew and Ballance denied that no effort had been made to smelt iron, the former stating that he was present and witnessed a smelting experiment, and the latter that LGOO had been spent on appliances. The Hon. W. Rolleston said he would vote in every way against the Bill, with a view of preventing, if possible, a fraud being perpetrated on the public. Colonel Trimble said the company’s capital was not bond' fide. It was simply a loan, being put away until this claim had been asserted, and afterwards would be paid back to the lender with interest. Mr. Murray said he had ascertained that shaves had been bought up by specu lators, in the hope of this Bill passing, and thereby making something out of them. The complexion of the transaction had changed materially in his estimation. Mr. Turnbull said that a goodly number of shares were held by residents in the South Island, and that the land was pro mised at the time the company was formed and the shares subscribed for. In that case, he considered it would bo a hard ship to withhold the land, simply because

the affair had not turned out successfully Mr. Kelly said that there was no inten tion of making up the capital to work the sand. They had simply made it up to secure the land. TI e affair had not been a bona fide one. He contended that the company had neither complied with the letter nor spirit of the condition under which the grant was promised. Mr. Stewart said that this was an at tempt to deprive the company of its just rights. Their proceedings throughout proved a. bona fide intention on the part of the company. They had spent more than twice the amount which by law they were bound to spend. The Bill passed through Committee, and was reported without amendment. The Hcuse adjourned at 5.30. EVENING SITTING. The House resumed at 7.30: - The Hon. Major Atkinson moved that the House meet to-morrow, morning'.at eleven o’clock, to dispose of Bills of a non political character, more especially the Revision of Statutes Bill. Nothing but unopposed Bills would be taken, and if they found any Bill opposed, they would agree to its postponement. The motioii was put and carried. The District Courts Act, 1858, Amend-, merit Bill was withdrawn. The Municipal Corporations . Act Amendment and Friendly Societies Act Amendment Bills were postponed. The Fire Brigade and Hospital and Charitable Aid Endowment Bills were reported with amendments. a Mr. De Lautour moved the second read ing of the Education Reserve Act, 1877, Amendment Bill. A. : The Government agreed to the motion on the understanding that a full discussion would take place on committal, and’the motion was carried. The JU3tices of the Peace Act, 1866, Amendment Bill was discharged,' and the Mines Act, 1877, Amendment Bill post poned. : The House went into Committee on the New Zealand University and University Colleges Bill. Sir G. M. O’Rorke expressed surprise that no notice had been taken by the Government of the recommendation by the Commission of higher education. He had seen the advantage that the South Is land obtained from its university, and he earnest]y desired to see the North Island enjoy similar advantages. After making every possible allowance for the straightened circumstances of the colony, he hoped the Government would make the concession sought for in the cause of higher education in the North Island. Whatever the issue might be he felt sure that the present state of matters in. the North Island would not be tolerated much longer. ~ On clause 2 being proposed, The Hon. W. Rolleston moved that progress be reported. Sir G. Grey said that their primary education required to be supplemented by education of a higher order. He believed that the establishment of four colleges in New Zealand, all teaching different branches of education, would turn out -

men of varied knowledge and attainments. He saw an objection to only four being established, as they would have one at Dunedin, one at Christchurch, ope at Wellington, and the fourth at Auckland. That would place them all on the East Coast. He would like to see one estab lished say at Taranaki, and one on the West Coast of the Middle Island.

Mr. Montgomery agreed with what had been said as to the desirability of the es tablishment of colleges in the North Is land.

Mr. Macandrow said that the Bill pro posed to spend L 30,000 on buildings, arid LBOOO per annum on professors. That was more than the colony could at present afford. The North could if it liked take advantage of the South Island Universities. There were valuable endowments in the North Island, and they might be devoted to the purpose, at all events, of establish ing at least one University. _ v •Mr. Moorhouse said that if eduction or religion were worth having, they ought to be paid for by those getting them. Public propriety' ought to recognise its duty of maintaining both its religious and educational institutions without making them a charge on the state. - He did not believe in endowments. The best way wa3 to sell them, pay the debts, and make the public pay for these and other advan tages. Mr. Hurst was afraid that the colony was in danger of falling into the extreme of over-educating. The result was that the professional walks of life, those of barristers, &c., were being, crowded, to the detriment of other pursuits more di rectly of a reproductive character. Mr. Moss cautioned them against the superficial style of education followed out in some of the colonial universities. The motion for reporting progress was carried. Mr. Hutchison moved the second read ing of the Chinese Immigration Bill. The Hon. Major Atkinson said that the Government was in communication with the other colonies with a view of con certing joint action on the subject. He hoped that would be sufficient To justify the withdrawal of the Bill. It was a measure which ought to be taken in hand by the Government. Mr. Hutchison said he would be content to take the fate of the Bill on the voices. The Bill was ultimately withdrawn. Mr. Reeves moved the second reading of the Mining Companies’ Act, 1872, Amendment Bill,

The motion was agreed to, and the Bill ordered to go before the Goldfields Com mittee.

Mr. Moorhouse briefly moved the second reading of the Deceased Wife’s Sister Marriage Bill. Mr. Macandrew said that every member had no doubt made up his mind on the question, so he would without remark move that the Bill be read a second time that day six months. On a division the second reading was carried by 27 to 9. The following is the division list: — Ayes, 29—Messrs. Atkinson, Barron, DeLautour, Dick, J. T. Fisher, Fulton, Gisborne, Hamlin, Hirst, H. Hurst, W. J. Hursthouse, Jones, Kelly, Masters, Montgomery, Moorhouse, Olivea, Reeves, Rolleston, Seymour, Shanks, Shephard, Shrimski, Swanson, Trimble, Whitaker j Wright. Noe 3, 9—Messrs. Bowen, Harris, Hut chison, Lundon, Macandrew, Tainui, Tawhai, Tomoana, Wallis. Mr. Moorhouse wished to have the Bill committed forthwith, but Dr. Wallis ob jecting, this could not.be done.

THE ASHBURTON HERALD, FRIDAY, JULY 30, 18&0.



Amusements. To-Night! School-Room, TINWALD. A GRAND OPTICAL Entertainment, Consisting of a large number of interesting and DISSOLVING VIEWS, BY LIMELIGHT, Both LOCAL and FOREIGN, will be given on FRIDAY, 30TH JULY, 1880, In aid of the Primitive Methodist Church Funds, Ashburton. Several Songs during the Entertainment, by Miss Jowsey, and others. See Handbills for Programme Prices oe Admission— Adults, Is,; Children under 12, 6d. each. Doors open at 7 p.m.; commence at 7.30 prompt. 703 c Miscellaneous CHAFF ! CHAFF !! CHAFF! ! ! EIRST CLASS CHAFF can now be obtained at 9d. per bag, by applying to B. C. SMITH, Carrier, 706 c Moore street. NEW INDUSTRY. ASPHALTING. TAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take j(J orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park Brreet. All work kept in repair for twelve months. 695 c PIANOFORTE FOR SALE A GOOD Strong Cottage Pianoforte J\ for Sale, second hand, price L 35 cash. Apply office of this paper. 641 c f V TINWALD. TTTANTED KNOWN—C. HAWKINS jW and CO., have opened a Large and . Varied Stock of Boots and Shoes, and having engaged a PROPER BOOT and SHOE MAKER, can guarantee Good Fit and Workmanship. Men’s Strong Water tights 14s. 6d. per pair. No connection with any other shop. Note Address: Next door to S. Stephens, Saddler. 693 c 'ANTED KNOWN—That C. Haw kins, The Tinwald Bootmaker, has REMOVED, to premises Opposite the Tinwald Post Office, where he is still open to Sell first-class Boots and Shoes at his usual Cheap Rates. All kinds of Boots Made and Repaired. 805 g— 417 c TIT ANTED, those in search of employ- W ment, to call and enter their names at Herald Registry Office, on pay ment of Is. TTT ANTED, a BOARDER, in a Vy respectable family. Firstclass ac commodation, with use of Sitting and Bedroom. Apnly, office of this paper. 711 SOMERSET LODGE, E.C. f 11HE Regular Monthly Meeting of this I Lodge will be held THIS (Friday) EVENING at 7 ;30., in the new Masonic Hall, Tancred Street. Visiting Brethren invited. By order 594 c W.M.



Miscellaneous. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for the follow ing WORKS I.—Filter Basin at Belmont, near Metliven 2, —Approaches to North Ashburton River Bridge, Pudding hill 3. —Approaches to Hinds River Bridge, Surveyor’s road. Plans and specifications can be seen at Council’s Office, Ashburton, and Tenders, addressed to the Chairman, to be sent in not later than II o’clock a.m. on WED NESDAY, 4th August next. By order, WILLIAM BAXTER, 700c-72g County Engineer. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL? COUNTY HOSPITAL. TENDERS are invited for the Supply of Groceries, Bread, Milk, Meat, Medical Comforts, Fuel, Drugs, and to provide Funerals for a year for the County Hospital. Specifications and conditions can be seen at the Council Chambers. Tenders addressed to the Chairman will be received up to 11 a.m. on WEDNES DAY, the 4th day of August, 1880. . The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By order, F. MAIN WARING, Clerk. Ashburton, July 22, 1880. 683c-67ct ASHBURTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. THE MONTHLY MEETING of Mem bers of the above Society will be held at Mr. Jacobsen’s office on TUES DAY, August 3rd, on which occasion Mr. Broomfield will read a paper. Subject : u Cucumbers, their Growth and Cultivation.” S. E. POYNTZ, Hon. Sec. 712 c