COMMERCIAL

Mr. K. F. Gray, of Temuka, sends us the following report on his sales in the live stock market : . On Tuesday, June Bth, T held a clearing sale at Mr. Brogden’s farm, Milford, of. live and dead stock. There was a good attendance, and all lots submitted were keenly contested. Fat sheep brought 9s. 6d.; pigs, good bacon, from o|d. to 6d. per lb., according to the weight; one sow with eleven pigs, L 8; two ditto with small litters, L2 155.; store pigs, from 25s to 375. 6d.; six dairy cows, in protit, from L 5 ss. to LlO 55., supply not being equal to demand ; stores, _a little over eighteen months, from Lo 15s. to L 4 10s.; yearling calves brought 355.; implements realised satisfactory prices. On Tuesday, June 15th, I held a sale of stock on Mr. P. Wareing’s farm at Mil ford. The sale was one of the most satis factory held in the district for some time ; in fact, the largest attendance of buyers I have ever seen at any country sale was present, and all lots submitted to the hammer (with the exception of the fat bul locks) brought most satisfactory prices. About 200 pigs brought from s|d. to 7d. per lb.; sows, in pig, from L 3 ss. to L 5. The sheep were a very superior lot all through, and brought the following satis factory prices Fat ewes and wethers, 9s. 6d. to 10s.; 1,350 merino ewes, in lamb, from 03. 7d. to 65.; 1.020 hoggets from 6s. 9d. to 7s. 9d.; seventeen store bullocks, in forward condition, L 6 ; the horses not realising reserves, were with drawn.

My Saturday sales are very fairly at tended. Potatoes bring from 325. 6d. to L 3 ss. per ton ; carrots, 265. per ton ; parsnips, 325. 6d.; fowls’ feed, from ss. to 6s. per four bushels ; onions, from lid. to 2d. per lb.; cheese, from 4r|d. to 6d.; furniture and other articles bring good prices;

The Ashburton Herald AND Borough and County Advertiser (With which is incorporated the “Evening Echo”). THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 1880. Beating the Telegraph.

The Wellington Chronicle is no doubt a smart newspaper. The conductors have shown themselves equal to very great emergencies before now, but yesterday they rather over reached themselves, and we find them reporting on Mr. Macan drew’s no-confidence speech before it was delivered. Mr. Macandrew will no doubt feel highly flattered at being told his speech though not brilliant, bristled with unassailable facts that damaged the Go vernment very seriously. He will ap preciate the compliment paid him before it was earned, and the further compli ment, a very left-handed one, that it was not in him to deliver a brilliant speech. Evidently the Chronicle does not believe in the possibility of the hon. member for Port Chalmers ever being brilliant, and in writing of his speech that didn’t come off the Opposition press bully accidentally told the truth, and the only bit of truth in the notice was not very favorable to. poor Mr. Macandrew. But the Chronice’s mistake has apparently become infectious. The gentleman who does the Chronicle's Parlia mentary intelligence evidently at a distance from Parliament—seems to bo the filter through whom our local contem porary, the Ashburton Mail, gets its “ specials,” and this morning that lumi nary appears with a “ special telegram” about this same speech, which was “ not brilliant,” but which, unfortunately, had not been delivered.

The Moorhouse Recognition Bill.

That much-abused body the Legislative Council of New Zealand lias for once shown the superiority of its wisdom over that of the representatives of the people, in throwing out the Moorhouse Services Recognition Bill. Only a few days since we expressed sm prise at such a production being introduced into the Lower House, and more so when the Bill received the sanction of Governmentand passed thro ugh all its stages with very trifling opposition. It will be observed however, on reference to our Parliamentary report, that the “ lords” treated the matter with the ridi cule which it invited, and speakers viewed the measure in the light of an insult to Mr. Moorhouse. The proposal of Captain Fraser to give Mr. Moorhouse 5,000 acres of land, would, no doubt be far more ac ceptable to the latter gentleman, and re lease him from the obloquy attaching to the possession of a State pauper’s ticket.

The Sacking of Mrs. Furness’ Shop.

A telegram informs us that the “ Commis sion of Inquiry re the Volunteer affair at Ashburton states that the evidence is in sufficient to convict anyone concerned either of misconduct or of theft. The whole affair was exaggerated by the press and public.” Five men have been re commended for dismissal. With the first sentence of this quotation, we have no fault to find ; it may be perfectly true that sufficient evidence to convict any one concerned of misconduct or of theft, does not lie convenient to the bands of the Commission, but the fact remains that the shop of Mrs. Furness was rushed by a great crowd of Volunteers of all uniforms, and her little stock of goods ruthlessly carried off without being paid for. This is all that ever was said against the Volun teers by either the public or the press, and it is no exaggeration. Had any individual been guilty of shoplifting of this descrip tion, and been apprehended by the police and convicted by the Magistrate, the epithet “ thief” would have been ap plied to that individual. The fact that it is impossible to bring home the charge of theft to any individual, because no single individual can be identified out of so great a crowd clad so much alike, does not alter the fact that the outrage charged aganist a number of the Volunteers was committed. And the Commissioners take high ground indeed when, without any inquiry worthy of the name made on the scene of the action, or only a very happy.go-lucky visit paid by two officers who seem to have been at no pains whatever to make a searching inquiry, they assert that the “ affair was exaggerated.” There was no exaggeration about it. Mrs. Furness’ goods were stolen—there is no other name for taking away a person’s property with out paying for it, and without that person’s liberty—and these goods have not been paid for. The actual men who did appropriate the articles may not be singled out of the crowd who visited Mr. Furness’ shop, and thus the matter may be left—but we repeat there was no exaggeration. The shop where the out rage was committed adjoins the office of this journal, and we know that all that was said at the time by the Ashburton press was strictly true, and will be substantiated should a proper inquiry be made in Ash burton, even at this late date. We are perfectly willing to make allowance for a lot of young fellows out on a holliday; they may have fancied that a certain license was allowed them ; but no circum stances can give a license to rob. They knew they had not paid for what they took, and they had ample time and oppor tunity on their return to pay for what they carried off if they had had a mind to deal honestly by the poor wowan. No, no, Commissioners, there was no exagger tion.

Wateuton Assessment Court. —• There vras only one objector to the Longbeach roll on Monday, Mr. John Grigg, one of whose objections was sustained.

Mormonism. —A detatchment of Mor mon converts from the southern parts of New Zealand and from Australia, sailed in the mail steamer from Auckland for Utah.

A Thirsty Thief.—A burglar broke into a shop in Oamaru, by cutting out a pane of glass. He found no money, but stole two dozen of porter.

Temperance Column. The Christ church Globe has made arrangements with the Good Templars of that city, for the publication once a week of a column of temperance paragraphs. A Thief.— At the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Christchurch, to-day, W. J. Nan karvis, alias Major, alias Bowden, got three months’ imprisonment for stealing books from St. Michael’s Church. The Smuggled Report.— The Times' correspondent says a searching inquiry will be made into the circumstances at tending the publication of the Civil Ser vice Commission report before it was laid on the table of the House. Meeting.— Those of our readers who, from any cause whatever, are at,'meted to the Wesleyan Church on Sundays, are re minded of the meeting of members of the congregation called for this evening, at lialf-past seven, in the church, Cameron street. As matters of importance are to be brought before the meeting, we have been asked to request the attendance of all interested. Vacancy in the Town Council. —Mr. Edward Saunders, who is removing per manently to Courtenay, has placed his re signation in the hands of the Town Clerk, and his seat at the Borough Council will now be vacant. Recently Mr. Saunders has been unable to devote as much time to the Borough’s business as he would have liked, his residence at Seafield interfering with the regularity of his attendance, but during the time he lived within the town ship there was not a more regularly at tending councillor, nor one more atten tive to its business. His removal is cer tainly a loss. The Civil Service Commission. —The Civil Service Commissioners have returned their Commissions to the Governor. They think that before proceeding further with their investigations Parliament ought to say whether or not it is desirable that the work, involving as it does a heavy expen diture, should be proceeded with. _ They believe they can do good service in the work, and are willing to proceed if backed by Parliament, but it is not an advantage to work with the Royal Commission system generally disapproved of by. the country. They also think the work is an urgent necessity. Parliament should have the option of saying who shall carry that work on—whether the old Commission or one formed of other gentlemen.

Wesleyan. —The usual quarterly meet ing of office-bearers of the Wesleyan con nection in Ashburton was held last night in the Cameron street Church. There was only a moderate attendance, the Rev W. Keall, superintendent of the circuit presiding. The statistics read showed that there were forty-seven fully accre dited members, with five on trial. The balance-sheet for past quarter was not very encouraging, the total receipts being L 52 2s. 7d., with an expenditure of L 66 12s. Bd., the deficit with the debt held over from last quarter, leaving a balance on the wrong side of L 47 19s. with which to start the incoming quarter. A lengthy conversation took place on the unsatisfac tory state of the finances of the church, which brought out two very feasible schemes for the more satisfactory carrying on of that indespensabie department of the church’s affairs. A meeting of members of the congregation will be held this even ing, when these schemes will be laid before them, along with other matters pertaining to church work. Several other items were considered by the meeting, amongst which it was decided to hold services at Tinwald for the future.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.

CAUGHT NAPPING.

To the Editor.

i Sir, — I notice a paragraph in your ssue of the 17th inst. under the above heading. You will oblige by allowing me a small space to say a few words on the matter referred to. The case to a creditor is like all others with assets nil— not worth.a straw. But there seems to me a principle involved, which is of a serious nature. This case shows the utter worthlessness of the bankruptcy laws, and liow roguery may be carried out under their cover. The facts of the case remain the same,, in spite of Sullivan’s statement in Court to the contrary, and they are as follow : —Sullivan takes a contract, and takes two men in with him as mates in the job. The work finished, Sullivan, as head of the trio, I’eceives the cheque—(perhaps at this moment his mates are “ napping”)—gets the cash, and immediately files. Doubtless he has seen the slippery nature of the bankruptcy laws, and how men glide out of their debt and difficulties with ease. A better oppor tunity could not present itself, so he fell into the quagmire of bankruptcy . . . . . Now, Sir, I have known Sulli van for the last three or four years, have had transactions with him regularly, and have always found him honest and straightforward. This is only one . in stance where honest men are lured into evil .... by the laxity of the laws. If some of the leading business men of the Coun:y were to get together and dkcuss the matter, and point out to the Government the faulty places in the Bankruptcy Act, I have no doubt some thing would be done this session. Surely the business men of Ashburton have had sufficient experience to enable them to do something in that direction.—l am, &c., John Williams. Winslow.

Tea Meeting and Entertainment at Waterton.

Last night was quite an event in the Waterton district, and no little stir was caused by, and much preparation made for a tea meeting and entertainment, fol lowed by a ball, that came off in the main school. The preparations and arrange ments were as complete as they were ex tensive, and their consummation was as complete a success a 3 the most sanguine could have wished. The affair was got up by those in the district, who wish the local library to make progress, and with a view to increasing its not too plethoric treasury. The result is eminently satis factory, and over L2O are expected to be handed over to the treasury. Not only had the committee having charge of the entertainment worked hard in their own district, but they had also cast their lines in Ashburton and the neighboring town ships and villages, and a large number of visitors from these places attended. The tea tables, which were furnished in the very liberal style which usually character ises the Waterton ladies, were tastefully laid out, and were taxed to the hearts content of their fair attendants. The tea over, Mr. Joseph Clark took the chair, and the entertainment began. It com prised songs, recitations, &o. by local and imported talent, and not for many a day has anything of so superior a character as this entertainment was, been given in the main school. Amongst the contributions to the programme by the local talent were a recitation by Mr. W. S. Taylor, and a stump speech by a young gentleman from Longbeach, while the imported talent was represented by Messrs. Harrison, who sang three songs in his usual tasteful and happy manner, being exceedingly effec tive in the pathetic song “ Strangers Yet;” Mix G. M. Robinson, who took im mensely with Scotch' readings : Mr. H. A. Gates, a favorite at Waterton, and who did not last night in anyway lose caste by the comic songs he sings'; Mr. Jacob son, whose recitations always “ fetch,” found the Waterton folks equally ap preciative with the other audiences who have had the pleasure of listening to him —he was also very effective in the sweet song “ See that my grave’s kept green Mr. K. F. Robinson, who sang a comic song ; Mr. Everett, who sang “ Nancy Lee,” and afforded a nice opportunity for those who knew the song to join in its rousing chorus. Nor must we forget to mention the happy efforts of genial Mr. Thomas, whose voice seemed to have suffered nothing by his auctioneering work during the day—in fact, Mr. Thomas has reason to congratu late himself on being the only recipient of a boquet from the ladies. Those pre sent will not readily forget the humor of his “ Cork Leg,” and other trifles of fun. Mr. Doherty proposed a vote of thanks to the performers, expressing a hope that the next time an entertainment was given in Waterton it would be in a “ Library Hall.” Mr. Thomas Taylor proposed a vote of thanks to the urbane chairman, Mr. Joseph Clark, which was given with “musical honors,” in universal chorus. The others deserving of thanks also received their due compliments, and the hall was cleared for dancing, at which the youth and beauty mustered in great force, and all “ went merry as a marriage bell ” as tlie merry makers “ chased the glowing hours with flying feet,” till the hours

became small and began again to grow large. Fully two hundred people must liave attended the entertainment, and when the first batch of Ashburtoniaus left for home at half-past ten, there seemed to be as many preparing for the dance.

The Maori Prophet

(per association special wire.)

New Plymouth, June 22. From natives returning from Parihaka, the following additional particulars re lative to the late meeting have been gathered, It appears that the origin of the fencing on the road at Ngakumikumi arose from the fact that Te Whiti ordered some followers to plough the land for the purpose of sowing wheat. While the natives were employed in the work they found that the Constabulary road would come right through the land they were ploughing. They at once carried the news to Te Whiti that the Constabulary weie advancing and would destroy their work. Te Whiti said, “ Never mind ; go on with the work, and when they get up to you with the roacl you must contend against them for ten days ; after that the road is to be opened and no more opposition is to be shown to the Constabulary.” Te Whiti now states that he said this merely to test the faith of his followers, and that he did not mean to urge them to obstruct the constabulary. On Thursday last, Te Whiti alluded to the matter, and said “ Seven days of fencing have now passed, and there are still three remaining, after which the road is to be opened. Trust my words, and no harm will befall you. In about eight months hence there will be a great meeting held here, and at that meeting the dead will rise, and great rejoicings will be made. The dead will then be here under the Savior of the world, who will come to restore peace and happiness to the inhabi tants of this land. There will be sweet and uninterrupted intercourse, and all shall be rich in the fullness of the bless ings which will be received from the Saviour. Some Europeans say that lam going to bring about war ; that is not true. lam the herald of peace and hap piness. My parting words to you are— Let there be no war or disturbance ot any kind with Europeans. If there is any dis turbance, all the goid that has been done will be undone. When the prisoners re turn neither they nor their relatives are to seek to avenge themselves for being kept in prison. They have suffered all for my sake. We must not speak of vengeance ; peace must prevail.” At the conclusion of the speech the natives mani fested in an unmistakable manner that they were well pleased with what they had heard. They stated that, come what will, they will abide by the words of Te Whiti. Toliu also addressed the meeting, but his words were of little import ance. The natives were staying longer at Parihaka than usual for them, having left for their homes yesterday. Mr. Bryce is still at the front, and the Hinemoa is lying in the homestead waiting for him.

A Negro was put upon the stand as a witness, and the judge inquired if he understood the nature of an oath. “For certing, boss,” said the citizen; “if I swears to a lie I must stick to him ! ”

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

(By cable from Reuter's Agency.) Shipping. Lo n don, June 21,

Arrived —Bruce, from Lyttelton,

Messrs Money Wigram and Co.’s steamship Durban arrived at Plymouth to-day. Tiie Markets. Three per cent Consols 98f ; Scotch pig iron, 525. The market rate for discount is t>- per cent lower. The Australian. The match between the Australians and Eighteen of Birmingham, at Aston Park, was continued to-day, the weather being showery throughout. The Australians’ bowling was dead on the wicket. The home team went in for their first innings and were all out for 88 runs, but being 61 behind they had to follow their innings, and when the stumps were drawn for the day had lost one wicket for 20 runs. Mr- Bradlaugh and the Oath. London, June 23.

In the House of Commons Mr. La bouchere introduced a motion to permit Mr. Bradlaugh, who refused to take the oath, to make an affirmation instead. A long and animated discussion took place, which lasted two days. Mr.' Gladstone (die Premier), and several other promi nent members of the Ministry, supported the motion, which was, however, nega tived on a division being taken. The Con se .waive papers consider the result as a defeat for the present Government.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Reuter's Telegrams.) Shipping. Mslcou'lNE, June 23. Sailed —Arawata, for the Bluff. The P. and O. Co.’s steamer Assam, with inward Suez mail, arrived at King George’s Sound to-day. Melbourne Cup. The weights have been declared for the Melbourne Cup. Mata has been allotted S ju. 21b., and Caraballo 7st. 31b. The top weight is 9st. Gib.

NEW ZEALAND.

(Per Press Association.) Arrival.

Auckland, June 23.

The Ringarooma has arrived at Russell, from Sydney. She brings sixty-five China men for Dunedin.

Collapsed

A peculiar case of alleged larceny of a gun against Captain Hedges, of the City of Cork, has been dismissed, the prosecu tion breaking down.

A Er in Fo: hue Bone'?. Auckland, June 21

Abe U'ci 311 fed 01 er the v A"’’ last I?.* gilt a- he Rc-Loiva balded off. He w rr, re-cued by a bysh.ndeg who jumped, a' er him, a><'. bo.li were brought ashore in a boa.'. fbe’.M, who was booked by the steamer, lost his passage,

Deputation. Wellington, June 23.

A deputation of delegates of the Licensing Victuallers’ Associations at Auckland, Christchurch, Wanganui, Dun edin, Wellington wait on the Premier to morrow for the purpose of bringiug before the Legislature suggested amendments to the new Licensing Pill made at the con ference. Pleasures of Sporting, A young man named Hartland White* out shooting at Carterton on-Monday, met with a serious accident, owing to the gun exploding. Native Interference. Government have received a telegram stating that the natives have erected another fence across the road, about half a mile further on from the first obstruc tion. The fence was pulled down three times by the constabulary, and each time re-erected by the natives. At this stage the natives were removed without using violence. They refused to say under whose orders they were acting. New Zealand University Honors. Wr.LLi n c ton, June 24. At the meeting of the University Senate the following report of the Ex aminers was passed : That Frederick Fitchett, 8.A., and Itobert .FT. Rattray, I). A. be each granted L. L.B. degrees. Honors—James Hay, Ist class in languages and literature, and Ist class in political science. Win. H. J. West, has passed the first examination for L.L It; Frederick Fitchett Ist class in political science ; George Montgomery, medical scholarship awarded. Resolved, that James Hay, 8.A., and Frederick Fitchett, 8.A., having taken honors, be both admitted to the degree of M. A. That Anne Bolton, Andrew Cameron, Helen Cameron, Wm. Henry Herbert, James Ronaldson Thorn ton, and Herbert Wm. Williams, do pass for B.A. senior. That scholarships be awarded to the following candidates : Margaret Lillian Florence Edgar, for mathemetics ; Wm. Bookless Douglas, for Greek ; Benjamin Mitchell Connell for Latin ; Jolm'lnnes, for English ; Gertrude Grierson, for English ; John King Davis for Latin ; Wm. Fidler, for Latin, French, and mental science ; Alexander Mont gomery, for zoology ; Chas. Chilton, for mathematics; W. Deans Milne, for Latin ; Wm. Henry Herbert, for chemistry and physical science. Votes of thanks were passed to Dr. Carpenter for the trouble he has taken in the management of last examination; to Mr. Carleton, for his successful arrangements for the examina tion ; and to Thomas Douse, chief clerk in the University of London, for h's ser vices in the conduct of the examinations. To he Conside red.

A deputation from the Licensed Victual ler’s Conference waited on Government this morning with suggested amendments to the L'censing Bill. The reply was that the matter would be considered. Floated. Dunedin, June 23. News has been received by mail of the successful floating of the New Zealand In vestment Association promoted by Judge Bathgate. A Negligent Doctor. At the Magistrate’s Court, at Outram, Mr. Simpson gave judgment against Dr. Mcßrearty, who was inferentially charged with neglect as accoucheur. A Lengthy Case. Dunedin, June 24. The case of Alves v. City Corporation, in which .1-50,000 damages are claimed f o-n land of the Fern hill colliery taken for construction o* the Silverstream water race, is p oceediog before Judge |Williams and two assessors. It is likely to last over a week, there being fifty witnesses on each side. Snspeco3d Foul Play. In vbrc arci ill, June 24. The wife of a publican at North Inver cargill was found dead in bed. Several severe bruises on the body excited sus picions of violence. The inquest, which commenced yesterday, was adjourned for medical evidence. Boniface Indignant. A meeting of licensed victuallers has re solved to ask Government if Licensing Commissioners are acting prom instruc tions received or on their own responsi bility in reference to notices sent to licensees of wooden hotels about refusing licenses unless the houses are built of brick, stone, or concre-e. A memorial was also forwarded to Government, draw ing attention to the excessive powers of Licensing Commissioners, and the recent arbitrary powers exercised in this district, and asking for right of appeal to a higher court in cases of applications for renewals being refused.

OUTRAGES IN IRELAND.

Eviction Riots

The Peasantry attacking the Land lords. [By Tel-iguat-l] Auckland, June 24. A cablegram, via Sydney, of elate London, June 15, says serious agrarian disturbances are reported from Ireland. Organised attacks have been made upon landlords in several places. One, the parish of Drumslaue, in Leitrim, is men tioned, in which the landlords resisted the attack, aud in one fight that ensued, one peasant was kdled and others injured. Several serious riots are reported from other parts of Ireland, particularly in the county of Mayo, where numbers of evic tions have taken place.

Taking Time by the Forelock.

(by telegraph.)

(From our own Correspondent.)

Wellington, June 23. Mr. Macandrew was expected to speak this afternoon on the financial debate, but an unexpected discussion on the Civil Service Commission prevented him doing so. Notwithstanding this, the Chronicle came out about 4 p.in. with the following criticism of the speech : Macandrew resumed the no-confidence debate this afternoon. His speech, .though by no means brilliant, bristled with hard, unassailable facts, which 'damaged the Government very se riously” ! ! This shows that a stock of cut and dry compliments is kept in the

Chronicle office for its own party, as its hoarse, indiscriminate abuse is always in readiness for its opponents. There is a great inclination on the part of all the real Liberals in the House to get rid of Sir George Grey, as there are few who do not now see that he is the great obstacle to anything really Liberal. His speech in the present no-confidence debate was a lamentable exhibition.

GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Wednesday, June 23.

THE RABBIT PEST. The Hon. Mr. IVTenzies presented a Southland petition asking for a Special Committee to inquire into the rabbit pest. IMPOUNDING BILL. . . . rg , r On the motion for the third reading of He Impounding Bill, the Hon. Colonel Whitmore moved its recommittal to in sert a clause for half trespass rates on un fenced land. After some discussion this proposition was rejected, and the Bill was read a third time. MOORHOUSU RECOGNITION BILL. ; The Hon Col. Whitmore moved the second reading of the Moorhouse Services Recognition Bill. The Hon. Col, Brett seconded. Both gentlemen eulogised Mr. Moorhouse’s services and character. Along discussion ensued, in which the Hons. Capt. Fraser, Mr. Mantell, Dr. Pollen, Dr. Grace, Mr. Buckley, Sir F. f D. Bell, Mr. Chamberlin, Mr. Scotland, and others, ridiculed the paltriness of the proposed recognition, while speaking highly of Mr. Moorhouse. - The Hon. Mr. Buckley said that the framer of the Bill must have meant it as a practical joke. The Hon. Mr. Chamberlin said that Mr. Moorhouse said in his hearing that the Bill proposed to give him a State pauper’s ticket. All spoke against giving the testimonial '* l system the dignity of Parliamentary recog- ■ nition, and several characterised the measure as an insult to Mr. Moorhouse. The Hon Captain Fraser said that Mr. Moorhouse should be given 5000 acre 3 of land. The Hon. N. Wilson spoke in favor of the Bill, and the Hon. Mr. Mantell moved that it he thrown out, which was done bv 19 to 9. On the motion to go into. Committee on the Deceased Wife’s Sister Bill, the op ponents of the measure obstructed its pro gress by various means, asserting that it was attempted to be hurried through while those most opposed to it were away, not knowing that it would be brought on. Ultimately, after much discussion, aud half-a-dozen divisions, in two of which the Speaker was obliged to give a casting vote, the committal of the measure was post poned to July Ist, for which date the Hon. Mr. Menzies gave notice for a “ call ” of the Counc’d. The Council rose at 5.15 p.m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wednesday, June 23. The House met at 2.30 p.m. THE BOTTLE LICENSES. Over a dozen petitions were presented from Otago, praying for retention of the bottle license. MR. CONYERS. Mr. Macandrew asked if the whole of the Civil Service Commission evidence will be laid on the table ; also, for a re turn showing the nature and extent of the contracts entered into with the firm of which the Middle Island Commissioner of Railways is alleged to be a partner. Mr. Oliver - replied that the evidence had not been received from the Com mission. Mr. Brown moved the adjournment of the House, and in doing so insisted that

Mr. Brown moved the adjournment of the House, and in doing so insisted that it was only right that the evidence in question should be before the House. Mr. Gisborne concurred. He said the report was a most alarming one, and the country had a right to insist upon know ing whether it was based on reliable data Mr. Macandrew said the reply was not satisfactory. If the report was cerrect, the South Island Railway Commissioner should be at once dismissed.

Mr. Oliver said it was to be presumed some portion of the evidence would be produced, but it might not be proper to produce the whole. The Railway Com mission had been instructed to report, and their statement would be laid on the table.

Mr. Speight said this was one of the first results of government by commission. Parliament was entitled to have every particle of the evidence produced. He knew reliable evidence had been omitted, and they had a right to know the value of the evidence taken as a whole. Mr. Reeves concurred.

Mr. Murray could well understand that it would be unfair in many instances to divulge the nature of the evidence given. A committee should be appointed to en quire and report as to whether or not the report was based on reliable evidence. Mr. Turnbull thought the demand made for the evidence was somewhat premature. Mr. Hall said the whole subject would have to be gone into when the report was brought on for consideration and the dis cussion at present was premature. He apprehended all the evidence would be forthcoming. The commission was in titled to credit instead of being reflected upon, as some members attempted to do. The report contained many valuable sug gestions, although he would not be pre pared to say Government would adopt the whole of these suggestions. Mr. DeLautour complained that the re port had been supplied to certain news-- papers throughout the colony before it was before Parliament. He concurred in the opinion that the evidence should be pro duced.

Mr. Seddon condemned the action sought to be taken as an unjustifiable attempt to interfere -with Government in its first efforts towards much needed re trenchment. If the evidence were de manded, the names of witnesses should be suppressed.

Air. Stewart quoted Parliamentary pre cedents to show that it was not the practice to produce such evidence. It was in fact left to the discretion of Government them selves.

Mr. Hutchison did not see that any good end would be served by producing the evidence, and condemned the action as an attempt to interfere with Govern ment in making a much needed retrench ment.

THE ASHBURTON HERALD, THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 1880.



Miscellaneous TIJ ANTED—.A good GENERAL SER- Y\ YANT. Apply at once, personally to Mr. Willcocks, Wheatsheaf Hotel, Wlieat stone. 559 c WANTED Immediately, a Competent DRESSMAKER. Apply to T. R. Hodderand Company, Ashburton. 570 c A GOOD PIANO on hire, by the evening. H. M. Jones, Stationery and Fancy Goods Depot, East Street and Baring Square. WANTED 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. 805a—417 c MUSIC Folios, with Spring Backs ; Concertinas, 20 Keys, from 65.; Mouth Organs, &c. H. M. Jones, Stationery and Fancy Goods Depot, East Street and Baring Square.



£1 REWARD. EOISONED, on the night of Tuesday, June 22nd, between Wakanui road and Tancred street, a valuable DOG, brown and white, half-spaniel and re triever. Any person giving such information as will lead to the CONVICTION. of the person or persons who laid the poison will receive the above Reward. H. J. WEEKS. £5 REWARD FOR the conviction of a SKUNK who is loafing round fuel heaps in the township, and to aid his theft is throwing down poisoned bread and butter for the benefit of watch dogs. Several dogs have been poisoned, mine among the rest, and I will give £5 to any one who will give information that will lead to the convic tion of the arrant CUR. 58Sc , GEORGE COMPTON. £lO REWARD. THE above Reward will be paid to any one that will give information that will lead to the conviction of the scoundrel that poisoned a Sheep Dog, of in dispensable value to the undersigned. Dog supposed to have been poisoned near Butler’s Hotel. 982g-5S9c M. MORSHEAD. V. R, In the District Court of Christchurch, Holden at Ashburton. IN THE MATTER of the Debtor 3 and Creditors Act, 1876, and the several Acts amending the same, and of the Bankruptcy of HENRY REDFERN, of Tinwald in the County of Ashburton, tanner, a Debtor. T HEREBY SUMMON A MEETING i of Creditors of the above-named Debtor to be held at the offices of E. G. Crisp.' Solicitor, Montgomery’s Build ings, Ashburton, on MONDAY, the 28th day of June, 1880, at 12 o’clock in the forenoon, to consider an application by the said debtor for an order of discharge. •Dated this 23rd day of June, 1880. WILLIAM G. ST. HILL, ogoG Creditors’ Tiusiee. T OWN HALL, ASHBURTON. THE ASHBURTON AMATEUR CHRISTY MINSTRELS Will give a GRAND CONCERT ON TUESDAY, JUNE, 29th, 1880, To Liquidate the debt of the original j Club. A Great Programme in Preparation. Dress Circle, 35.; Front Seats, 25.; Back Seats, Is. H. ARTHUR GATES, 580 c Hon. Sec.



Miscellaneous. LATEST STYLES FROM LONDON & PARIS. Craighead & Co., Merchant Tailors, TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr & Oo.) PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. 982a-445a SOUTH RAKAIA HOTEL. TOM DALZELL MANAGER (Lai e_ Partridge.) TTA BEGS to inform the public , B that the South Rakaia Hotel is now complete with every con venience and comfort for travellers, and trusts by supplying first-class liquors and giving every attention to patrons, to merit a continuance of the. liberal support hitherto accorded to this house. A new Coffee Room for Boarders has just been added. Private Rooms for Families. Good Billiard Room, with Alcosk’s best full-size Table. Dinner from one o’clock. Good Stabling accommodation. 583 c AGENTS FOR THE 'SALE OF NEW BILLS, ACTS, AND OTHER GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS. THE following NEW BILLS intro duced into Parliament can be ob tained at the Ashburton Guardian office : No. 21 Adulteration Prevention ~ 20 Aliens ~ 22 Animals Protection ~ 30 Bank and Bankers ~ 31 Bills of Exchange Procedure ~ 15 Brands and Branding ~ 23 Building Societies ~ 33 Chattels Securities ~ 35 Corrupt Practices Prevention ~ 24 Cruelty to Animals ~ 25 Deaths by Accidents Compensa tion ~ 19 Dog Registration ~ 14 Fencing ~ 4 Fisheries ~ 38 Hospitals and Charitable Insti tutions ~ 13 Impounding ~ 26 Juries ~ 17 Licensing ~ 27 Marriage „ 28 Married Women’s Property Pro tection ~ 32 Mercantile Law ~ 11 Native Land Court ~ 12 Native Land Sales ~ 34 Regulation of Elections ~ 45 Pharmacy. ~ 42 Municipal Corporations Ants Amendment Also, Financial Statement, with Tables Estimates for 1880-81, in detail. CROWN LANDS GUIDE, No. 11., With Map of the North Island. WEEKS AND DIXON, Authorised Agents. THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTER BURY. TINWALD AND DUNSANDEL DIS TRICT SCHOOLS. TENDERS are invited for an ADDP TION to each of the above Schools- Those desirous of tendering can see conditions, specifications, and drawings at my office, or at the house of Mr. Joseph Ward, Burnett street, Ashburton. En dorsed tenders are to be sent in to the Chairman of the Board not later than 3 p. m. on WEDNESDAY, June 30th. The Board does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender. T. S. LAMBERT, Architect. Hereford street, Christchurch, June 24th, 1880. 590 c