SHIPPING.

PORT OF LYTTELTON.

Arrived. Yesterday'. Tui. s.s., from Stoneyhurst. Emperor, brig, from Newcastle. > Elibank Castle, schooner, from Catlm s River. To-day. Rotorua, s.s. from Melbourne via the South. Penguin, s.s, from Wellington. Grafton s.s., from Wellington. Sailed. Yesterday. Oreti; s.s., for Timaru. Tui, s.s, for Kaikoura. To-day'.

Penguin, s.s.. for Akaroa and Port Chalmers.

SHIPPING TELEGRAMS.

Auckland, Yesterday. Arrived —Dunloe, ship, from London ; H.M. schooner Electric, from Fiji. Sailed —Southern Cross, for Mahia. Wellington, Yesterday.

Sailed-—Grafton for the South ; G. M. Tucker, barque for Newcastle ; Kiwi, for for Napier and Castlepoint. Greymouth, Yesterday. Arrived—Kennedy and Wallace, from the South.

Sailed Examiner, for Lyttelton ; Gleaner, for Nelson ; Anthons, for Wel lington. Timaru, Yesterday. Arrived Especulador, barque, from Newcastle.

Timaru, To-day. Arrived—Oreti, s.s., from Lyttelton. Port Chalmers, Yesterday. Arrived Arawata, s s., from the North.

Sailed—Zealandia, ship, for London ; Rotorua, s.s., for Sydney, via Auckland and intermediate ports. Melbourne, Yesterday. Sailed—Ringarooma, s.s., for the Bluff.

COMMERCIAL.

The English Markets.

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, have received the following telegram, dated London, December yth ; Wool.—Market unchanged. Up to date 85,000 bales have been sold. The piincipal decline has been in coarse crossbred. There is a moderate competition on French account. Trade in the manufacturing districts is un changed. Wheat.—Market quiet. Adelaide is worth 5 15,, and New Zealand 475. per 4961 b. Tallow.: —Market quiet. Mutton is worth 355. 6d. and beef 325. 61. per cwt.

MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close at the Chief Post Office, Christchurch, for the following places (subject to necessary alterations) as under:— Friday, December 10. For Cape Town, per barque Bells, at 11.15a.m. plate fee letters, 11.30 a.m. ; guard's van, 12 noon train. For Northern Ports and Australian Colonies, per Wakatipu, at 1.50 p.m. ; late fee letters, at 2.10 p.m. ; guard’s van, 2.40 p.m. train. Monday, December 13.

For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, per s.s. Durham (for specially addressed correspondence only) :—Ordi nary letters, at 11 a.m. ; books and news papers, at 11 a. in. ; money orders, at 10 a.in. ; registered letters, at 10 a.m. ; late fee letters, at 11.20 a.m.; guard’s van, 12 noon train. Wednesday, December 15. For the United Kingdom, via Brindisi (for specially addressed correspondence only), Continent of Europe, Point de Halle, India, the East, Aden, Mauritius, Natal, Cape of Good Hope, Suez, the Mediterranean Ports, Australian Colonies, &c.:—Ordinary letters at 7 a.m. ; books and newspapers at 6 a.m. ; registered letters at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, December 14th ; money orders at 4 p.m. on Tues day, December 14. Late fee letters may he posted in the travelling Post Office van attached to the express train on Wednes day, loth December.

The next mail for the United Kingdom, via San Francisco, will close at the Chief Post Office, Christchurch, on Saturday, Ist January, 1881.

Mails close at the Ashburton Post Office, as follows : For Christchurch and North at 5.30 a. m. 10 a. m., and sp. m., daily. For Chertsey Rakaia, &c., at 10 a.m. and 5 p. m. daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, ttDldstream, Rangitata, Oran', Winchester, and Geraldine, at 10 a.m. daily. For Teinuka, at 0 a.m. and 10 a.m., daily. For Timaru and South, at G a.m., 10 a. m., and 4.20 p.m., daily. For Greonstreet, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, ami Ashburton Gorge, on Tuesdays and Fridays, at 10.30 a m. For Ashton, Watcrton and Longbeach, at 4.30 p. m. daily. For Wakanui, Elgin, and Seafield, on Tuesdays and Fridays, at G a.m.

Mails arrive at the Ashburton Post Office—■

From Christchurch and Rakaia at 10.25 a.m., 4.35 p.m., and 7.50 p.m. From Chertsey, Ac. at 10.25 a.m. daily. From Dunedin and intermediate places at 5.35 p.m. daily. From Temuka and Timaru at 10.15 a.m. 5.35 p.m., and 6.15 p.m. daily. From Greenstrect, 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, Elgin, and Seafield on Tuesdays and Fridays at 2.30 p. m. W. St. G. Douglas, Postmaster.

DAILY MEMORANDA

AUCTION SALES. Saturday, December 11. Quill and Co., at their Rooms—Sale of Privileges, Caledonian Sports. Quill and Co., at their rooms—Sale of Privileges, Trotting Meeting. One o’clock. Quill and Co. —Usual Weekly Sale, at their rooms and yards, at 12 o’clock. Mr. T. Bullock, at his Rooms. East street - T.S. 1209, corner of Cameron and Winter street. Two o’clock. Monday, December, 13. Mr. T. Bullock, at Winslow —Cattle, Sheep, Horses, Pigs, Ac. One o’clock. MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, Ac. To-Night, Thursday, December 9. Ashburton Library, Quarterly Meeting of Members, at 7 p in. Public Meeting, Wakanui Schoolroom, at 7.30 p.m., re Railway Tariff. Monday, December 13. Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers, at 7 o’clock. Tuesday, December 14. Meeting of Milkmen, at Mr. Harrison’s Auction Room, at 7 p.m. Amateur Dramatic Club, Town Hall, at 8 sharp.

TOWN EDITION. [lssued at 5 p.m.] The Ashburton Guardian. THURSDAY DECEMBER 9, 1880.

Templary. Templars are reminded that a new lodge is to bo instituted to-night in the Templar Hall. There is also a probability of the Grand Lodge Executive holding a special sitting in Ash burton on Monday evening, on their way through to the Grand Lodge session in Wellington. The Licensing Courts —-All the new licenses applied for on Wednesday in Wei ]ington,Oamaru,and Invercargill, with one exception in the latter case, were refused. At Christchurch four were refused and two granted—a hotel license for Courtenay and a wine and beer cense for a cafd in Cashel street.

More Retrenchment.—The amalgam ation of the accountants’ offices for the postal and telegraphic departments, which had been decided on by the Government, has been followed by a similar amalgama tion between the accountants’ offices for the North and South Island railways. Instead of retaining a separate railway ac countant for each Island, there will he only one for the whole colony, who will have his head-quarters in Wellington. This will enable considerable reductions to be effected in the expenditure, besides a material simplification of the work. Mr. Fyfo, the pi'esent accountant for the South Island, will receive the new ap pointment, Mr. Whitaker, the accountant for the North Island, retiring upon com pensation allowance.

The Primitive Methodists. The quarterly meeting of the Primitive Methodist Circuit was held at Ashburton yesterday, and was well represented. The circuit was reported to be in a healthy condition in every respect. After making up for removals and deaths during the year there is an increase of fifteen mem bers. The last quarter’s revenue was LGI 18s. which was considered highly satisfactory. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the Rev. A. J. Smith (pas tor) for the energy ho has displayed in working the circuit during the year, and Air. J. Scott, station steward, moved, and Air. T. Taylor, society steward, seconded, that he be invited to superintend the station another year, which was passed unanimously. The Rev. A. J. Smith and Alessrs. Watkins and Scott were appointed delegates, and Alessrs. Lill and Maidens, vice delegates to the distric meeting to be held in Dunedin next January. The Railway Tariff. —A meeting of members of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association was advertised to take place at the Town Hall last night, at half-past seven, to consider the question of the railway tariff. At that hour, a knight of the hammer, a member of the legal pro fession, and a reporter put in an appear ance under the verandah of the hall, the doors of the building being closed. By eight o’clock, the number of persons who felt interested enough to attend such an important meeting had swelled to about a dozen, including several farmers who had come long distances. After waiting some time for the appearance of the con vener of the meeting, the genial hall keeper arrived, and blandly informed the company that he had been commissioned by the Secretary of the Association to in tiniate that the intended meeting would Stand adjourned—from what cause, for what reason, or until when, the urbane Elston could not say. Growls, not loud, but deep, were given expression to, and shortly after eight o’clock the little crowd dispersed, vainly endeavouring f, o rid themselves of the opinion that they had bgcn the victims of a “sell.”

The Library. —The quarterly meeting of the Library members will be held this evening.

The Railway Tariff.—A public meet ing re the railway tariff is to be held to night in the Wakanui School-room. Ashburton School.— Applications for a third female teacher in the Ashburton School are invited.

The Incomers. —During last month there was an excess of immigration over emigration of 1,119 throughout the colony, 1,012 coming from Great Britain

Chertsey Sports and Races. —Th i programme of the sports and races to be held at Chertsey on New Year’s day is published in this issue. Geese. —Messrs. Quill and Co.’s day’s work on Saturday will include the dis posal of 40 geese, besides pigs, poultry, and potatoes —a chance for Christmas.

The Northern Clip.— From Napier we learn that all accounts of the clip are to the effect that it is a heavy one. Sheav ing is over, and there never was more more feed in the district.

Spiritualism. —A Spiritualistic Associa tion exists in Auckland, and an emissary to bo imported from America will shortly stump this colony and Australia. Already a “trance medium'’ is at work in tlie northern capital, and intends to lecture.

“The Lady of Lyons.”— Wo would remind the friends of Mrs. Thompson (Lizzie Lizettc) that her benefit comes oft’ on Tuesday next, when the Lady of Lyons is to he played. She has, we dare say, still a ticket or two for her friends who have not yet supplied themselves. There will be a ball after the entertainment.

Judicial.— The District Court sits to morrow, in the Court-house, and it is improbable that any sitting of the R. M. Court will take place, owing to the build ing being thus occupied. Mr. Martin, assistant Clerk of Court at Christchurch, has been appointed to succeed the late Mr. Hurrell ns Clerk of the R.M., and District Courts here. Mr. Wood, the R.M. for this district, is now in Ashburton. A Strange Bee Hive. —About three weeks ago Mr Boriaud, of Akaroa, noticed a swarm of bees circling about the top of a chimney communicating with one of Ids bedrooms. He afterwards found, to his surprise, that the bees had descended the chimney, and located themselves under a table, Yvherc they had already formed two large sheets of comb, and are apparently quite satisfied with their quarters, going and coming through some holes bored in the window-sill.

Fatal Accident. A man named Patrick McGuire died at the Ashburton Hospital at six o’clock last night from injuries received from a fall from a buggy on Sunday, sth instant. The deceased stated that shortly after passing Barrhill Hotel his whip caught in the nave of tiie wheel, and lie pulled up. While leaning over the side of the buggy to undo the thong his horse started, and he was thrown out, falling on his head and nock. He lay out all Sunday night, till some person found him on Monday morning, when he was taken to the Barrhill Hotel. Dr. Ross ivas sent for, who had him re moved to the hospital. Mr. Macfurlano, the landlord of the hotel, drove him down on Tuesday. Deceased was a single man, in the employ of Mr. Thomas Jackson, an inquest will bo held at 1 p.m., on Friday.

Entertainment and Ball at Tinware. The entertainment given in celebration of the opening of the Tinwald Temperance Hall, came off last night. Owing to the failure to attend of manj' of the per formers -who had promised to give their aid, the concert was less satisfactory than might have been. As it was, however, a passable programme was made, Mr. Joseph Ward presiding. The singers, Ac., were —Mesdames Tippetts and Dunn, Messrs. Branson, Harrison, Jephson, J. M. Dunn, Reeve, Shearer, Minnis, Williams, Jcssop, Ac., and, .at the close the usual votes ofjhanks were passed. A ball followed in Mr. Clark’s store, kindly lent by Mr. Clark for the occasion, and much pains had been bestowed on the de coration of the building. Mr. Nettleton with his violin, and Mr. Brader at the piano put life and mettle in the heels of some eighty couples, and Mr. Aitken kept the spirits up with refreshments.

The Maoris and Tuahi.—From pri vate information received by the Taranaki Hnrahl, it learns that the Parihaka natives look upon the Opunake murder as the act of a dastard. They talk over it more than if it w.is a man who had been the ’’ictim. They say it is the work of a Prononga Kino (a bad or vile slave). Tuahi, it is thought, was not an attend ant at the Parihaka meetings. He may have been there two or three times, but not oftener. The natives are strongly impressed with the notion that Tuahi must have been drinking previous to committing the act. Up to the present time Tuahi, the murderer of Miss Dobic, has appeared quite unconcerned regarding his approaching trial. His demeanor has been cheerful, and ho eats heartily and sleeps soundly. Ho is said to have remarked since his incarceration in the Wellington gaol, that he would be back in Taranaki by Christmas. Te Whiti says that “ As he has bitten like a cur lie may die like a dog.”

The Maori Ejectment.—The Oma ranui dispute is now in a fair way of being settled. Yesterday, Mr. Sutton went out to interview the old chief, Tareha, and after some discussion the following terms were agreed upon : —-The Natives to give undisputed possession of Omaranui to Mr. Sutton, but the hitter to allow them to work at hoeing the crops in the ground, and to gather the grain when ripe. In the meantime, signatures are to be obtained to a deed giving in exchange for Omaranui another piecj of land of considerably greater value, the value of each block to be assessed by arbitrators, Mr. Sutton paying the difference in cash. Though Mr. Sutton’s men remain in legal posses sion, he informed the natives that- they would not in any way be restricted in the use or occupation of the land pending a settlement. The only condition he exacts is that e ,r ery time they want to occupy the pah or go on the land they shall ask permission from tlie men in possession. Newi-ands Tea Meeting.—On Monday last Newlands presented quite a lively scene, occasioned by the anniversary tea in connection with the Primitive Metho dist Church As it was contemplated that there would be a goodly number pre sent, great preparations were made in order to satisfy the demands of the inner man. The Primitives, however, bad evi dently over-estimated the eating powers of their visitors, for, although upwards of 130 sat down to tea, there was still an immense load of viands left. There were six tables, all of which were given, and cheerfully presided over by Mesdames Watkins, Lloyd, Parker, Grayburn, Lill, and Robinson, who spared no painstomake the tea agreeable to each taste. After tea, there was the usual public meeting, when addresses were given by Revs. Keall, Beattie, Smith, and Messrs. Scott and Hodder. One notable feature in the meeting was the heartiness of the congre gational singing to the ancient times pitched by the precentor, Mr. G. Aston. Another element in the meeting was the babies, apd tljp “ zest” they displayed wj'jlp crying gained tji.em an earnest name. They apparently seemed determined while one rev. gentleman was speaking to “cry him down,” but he bravely struggled through, and, after the children had been bushed to sleep, it proved to bo a very profitable and enjoyable evening. It is estimated the receipts will be over LIG. The usual votes of thanks terminated the meeting

A Butter Shipment Home. —Being dissatisfied with the low price now ruling for butter, Mr. ft. W. Hamilton, of Flint Basil, Southland, has determined to send a, trial shipment home, per Jessie Readman, which leaves the Bluff in a few days. He is now salting down a large quantity.

Proposed Presbyterian Union. —At the meeting of the Oamavu Presbytery, yesterday, the Rev, Mr. Ryley brought up an overture for presentation to the Synod to arrange for the union of the churches of the North and Smith, and an assembly of delegates from all pvrts of the colony at stated periods.

The Premier.— The Premier will leave Wellington on the Wednesday before Christmas for Christchurch, with a view of spending his Christmas holidays on his station in Canterbury. The Colonial Secretary will leave Wellington on Friday next for Dunedin, where he will spend his Christmas holidays. Lake Rotorua. —The Government have succeeded in arranging for a township to bo laid off at Lake Uotovua. A sort of sanitorijm will be formed there, and the town will be laid off in the best possible way so as to render it a convenient and attractive place of resort, not only to in valids, but for tourists generally. Ihe land will be held by the Government in trust for the natives, and all payments will have to be made through the Com missioner of Crown Lands.

A Duffer Rush. —From nows received, it would appear that the Stewart’s Island “ Reef ”is a myth. Acting under pres sure, Roper was obliged to open up the tunnel whore the leaders were said to be buried. After about twenty shovels of dirt had been washed a solitary speck of gold was found, and although the sup posed leaders were followed a considerable distance into the hills no reef could bo found. The specimens found by Roper are pronounced by experienced miners to be nothing but mundic. The miners are returning thoroughly disgusted.

Ligurian Bees. —Mr. F. Adams, the secretary to the Canterbury Beekcepcis’ Association, informs us that ho went on board the Rangitikei shortly after her arrival on Tuesday evening, when ho learned from Mr. Chaplin, who was a passenger,' that the Ligurian bees which this gentleman bad brought on board had unfortunately all died on the passage. Mr. Chaplin had four hives and two queens (all Ligurians), but after being awhile at sea they wore attacked by dysen tery, and the last died about three weeks before the cud of the voyage. Mr. Chaplin states that Captain Milman gave him every assistance in his power, and allowed him one of the ship’s boats to put his hives in.— Times.

Fatal Accident at the Grey.—A fatal accident occurred yesterday morning to Mr. Robert Mcllroy, the well known storekeeper, belonging to the Seventeen Mile Beach. Deceased was driving some cattle on the beach, near tiro Cobden punt, when one of the bullocks escaped from the others. In endeavoring to head it, deceased attempted to cross a small lagoon, when ho slipped off his horse and was drowned. His body was recovered in about half-an-honr, but he was quite dead. An inquest was hold on the body before H. A. Stratford, Esq., Coroner, when a verdict of “ Accidental death ” was returned. Deceased was a native of Bel fast, Ireland, and leaves a widow and six children.

Pi: ison Inspection'— The now Inspec tor of Prisons, Captain Hume, who recently arrived from England by the Dur ham, has already entered upon Ins duties, and has been assigned an office in the General Government Buildings near that of the Minister of Justice. Captain Hume is about to commence his first tour of inspection throughout the New Zealand prisons. He will begin with the Nelson Gaol, ann then make a complete round of the South Island prisons. The North Island gaols will be visited subsequently ; after which a full report will be presented to the Government on their present con dition and requirements, with a view of placing on the estimates for next session such sums as may bo found absolutely necessary to put the various prisons of the colony in a thoroughly efficient state. The nmnber will be reduced so far as practicable.

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CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

(Pa Renta's Agency,) Mr. Parnell. London, Dec. 7. Mr. Parnell lias been presented with the freedom of the City of Waterford, Ireland. New Zealand Securities. Five per cent' Now Zealand 10-40 Loan, L 104; New Zealand 1889 Loan, LlO7 10s. The Wool Sales. At the wool sales to-day 5,200 bales were offered, making a total of 92,500 hales catalogued since the opening. The tone of the sale was firm. A Riot. A serious riot took place at Brook borough, County Fermanagh, Ireland, owing to the laud meeting held there being prohibited by the authorities. The Riot Act was read. Large bodies of police and dragoons were called out, and the rioters were dispersed. General Grant. Washington, Dec. 7. President Hayes has made a recom mendation to the Cabinet that General Grapt should he appointed Commandeer in-Chief of the United States army, a post at present nominally filled by the President. Another Cable, New York, Dec. 7. A project is on foot for the construction of a cable to be laid from San Francisco to Australia, via Sandwich Islands. On the Move. San Francisco, Dec. 7. Five Russian war vessels stationed in the Pacific have sailed from different ports to Japan. The object of their mission has not yet transpired.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Per Reuter s Agency. ) A Shocking Murder, Sydney, Dec. 8. A shanty-keccper lias been murdered at. Albury by a sway man, who also attempted to murder the shanty-keeper’s daughter. Ho afterwards tired the hut for the pur pose of concealing the crime. The mur derer has been arrested. Recovering, Mr. Norton, who was shot at Dubbo, is steadily recovering.

To he Avenged. H.M. corvette Emerald, belonging to the Australian squadron, has left for the Soloman Group, in order to avenge the murder of the commander and several of the crew of H.M. schooner Sandfly. The Sorata. Melbourne, To-day. The Orient Company's steamship Sorata has arrived from Adelaide. The Education Struggle in Victoria. In the Legislative Assembly last night the Estimates were again dealt with. On the educational vote being proposed, Sir John O’Shannassy made a strong attack on the educational system, and opposed the passage of the vote. Mr. Murray Smith also spoke on the question, and favored the appointment of a Royal Com mission to inquire into the best means for redressing the grievances of the Roman Catholics under the present system of public instruction. Scratchley.

It is announced that the services of Colonel Scratchley are to he retained by the Victorian Government for another year. The Intercolonial Conference.

The Queensland and Tasmanian Go vernments have agreed to send delegates to the Intercolonial Conference when it meets again in Sydney in January.

NEW ZEALAND

(Per Press Asooc'uUion.} Fiji Items. Auckland, To-day. It is probable that, with the assistance of the Lord High Commissioner and the Governor of Fiji, an arrangement may ultimately ho made by which the present monthly service may be superseded by a fortnightly service, and further that regular steam service may bo instituted between Tonga and Fiji. H. M. Schooner Alacrity returned yesterday from Fiji after a long absence on a surveying tour amongst those islands. They first learnt of the murder of Lieut. Bonier and several other men of the Sand fly at Solomon Islands on opening the Auckland newspapers, and were much shocked, as many on hoard wore in timately acquainted with the unfortunate men massacred. The Alacrity is expected to remain at Auckland two or three months to refit. Wellington Supreme Court. Wellington, To-day.

The, Criminal sittings of the Supreme Court commenced this morning. There were eleven cases set down for healing. The Chief-Justice’s charge to the Grand Jury was unimportant. With reference to the murder case, he reviewed the evi dence which lias already been published, and said the question of whether the prisoner was insane, drunk, or sober when he committed the act was no matter for the jury’s consideration. John Watson pleaded guilty to attempt ing suicide, and the judge remanded him for sentence. Charles William Ellison, alias Thomp son, pleaded guilty to a charge of house breaking, and was remanded for sentence. Stephen Baker, on a charge of attempt ing to wound, pleaded not guilty. Ho was ultimately acquitted. True bills were found against Adam Leitch for housebreaking, and against Ellison alias Thompson, for larceny. Ellison was found not guilty. Trial of the Opuuake Murderer. The Hinemoa arrived this morning from Opunake with the witnesses in the murder case. The Grand Jury found a true bill against Tualii for the Opnnako murder. The ’Frisco Mail The P.M. s.s. Australia, with the Lon don mails of the 4th ult., left San Francisco for Auckland on the 21st idem, one day earlier than the time table sailing date. She is due on Monday next. The City of Sydney, with the November colonial mails, arrived at San Francisco on the 30th ult,, two days in advance of the contract date. Oliver on his High Horse. Dunudin, To-day. A deputation of the City Council waited on Mr. Oliver, asking the removal of the Harbor Board offices, in order that Cum berland street might be carried right through, the building new being in the centre of the street. Mr. Oliver replied that ho was determined the building should remain where it is, and he used as railway offices until the permanent station be built. The City Council are disposed to pull down the building in exercise of their powers.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1880.



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Special Advertisements. TPI E BEST VALUE FOR READY MONEY IS THE MEN’S) CLOTHING (AND BOYS’) MANUFACTURE!) BY THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, which can be purchased at their Retail Branches, now established all over New Zealand. The Garments are thoroughly shrunk. The Fit and Style are perfect. The Workmanship is equal to bespoke. The Trimmings are of superior quality and strength. The Tweeds are of the very best descrip tion. The Stock is the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. The tall, short, loan, and stout can be equally well fitted. The Goods are all marked in plain figures. The system of business is to exchange every article that does not give satis faction. And, in addition to all these advantages, you can purchase A SINGLE GARMENT AT THE WHOLESALE PRICE. Mercery, Hats, Shirts, Ties, Scarfs, Bags, Portmanteaus, Rugs, and Blankets at Wholesale Prices. THOUSANDS OF DISCERNING CUSTOMERS Testify that the New Zealand Clothing Factory’s Garments are the Very Best Value for Ready Money. Ashburton Branch : EAST STRE ET . WM. SPARROW, 910 Manager, 0. Carstens & Co. (Late Weston’s), PROSPECT BUILDINGS, rnOBACCONIST, FANCY GOODS, 1. AND STATIONERY. Meerschaum Pipes, G.B.D. Pipes Nail rod, Twist, and Vanity Fair Tobacco Musical Instruments, etc., etc. Haircutting, Shaving and Shampooing. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 520* THE GUARDIAN is on every Tea Table in Ashburton. TTT ANTED. —THE GUARDIAN tells V\ your Wants for Is.—cash. FORMS PRINTED “To Let” and “ For Sale ” —can be obtained at the Guardian Office. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. All orders for insertion of advertise ments must be written legibly on the face of the advertisement. When no order is given the advertisement will be inserted until countermanded, and charged accord ingly- All notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths must be accompanied by the sig nature of the sender, as a guarantee of good faith. All advertisements and business letters to be addressed The Manager ; literary communications should be addressed to The Editor.



Wanted. -$r fTIANTED, by a young person, a W SITUATION, to assist in House work. Apply, Oflice of this Paper. 717 WANTED— A good General SER VANT. Apply, Office of this paper. 712 A N T E D, Apply, Hotel. -A HOUSEMAID.— Quill’s Commkkoial 088 WANTED, for a few weeks, a Com petent Person- to assist in Sewing. Apply, Guardian Office. 713 WANTED KNOWN—That the mem bers of the BOROUGH CRICKET CLUB are requested to MEET at Mr. L F. Andrews, Bookseller, East street, after practice on FRIDAY, 10, 1880. 711 ANTIRdK^ PORTRAIT ROOMS, Saunders’ Buildings, East street, Ashburton, are open DAILY, from 0 a.m. till 5 p.m. Portraits. taken in any weather. Great Reduction in Price. GOG WANTED KNOWN—That a Church \ y of England minister’s wife writes that she saves Ton Shillings a Fortnight by using Harper Twclvotrees’ Villa Washer, Wringer, and Mangier, com bined ; and, although she permits no rubbing, the clothes arc beautifully white, and much cleaner than when done by hand, while the saving in mending has been astonishing. Spld by J. HERN, Range Maker and Importer, corner of Manchester and Tuam streets, Christ church ; Price—£9 10s. 700 WANTED KNOWN. SOMERSET LIVERY AND BAIT i STABLES. JW. M‘RAB bogs to inform the , public that he has taken the ibove Stables from Mr. Bossenberg, aiid is making repairs. Buggies and saddle horses on hire. Lowest prices and best attention, WANTED KNOWN—Just arrived from England—Christmas, New Year, and Birthday Cards. New Zealand Illustrated Annual, Young Ladies’ Jour nal, and Bow Bells, Is. Gd. each. Family Herald and Family Reader, Is. each, and all other Magazines supplied at Christ church Prices. Colonial and European Newspapers, School Books, Stationery,&c. A visit solicited. L. F. Andkewes, East street, near Lancaster’s Butchery. 527 Money. MONEY TO LEND. rnRUST MONEYS—£2,OOO, £4OO, and i £250. These sums are now ready for investment on real security, at current rates of interest. F. P. O REILLY, 899c-22G0 Solicitor, Tancrcd street.



Funeral Notices. <r*Hanr»r \iM*gßjßeCT.^Baßß^T.TinMyu TtlE FRIENDS of the Into Miohaei- McGuire are respectfully informed that his Funeral will leave the Hospital at 2.30 p.m., TO-MORROW (Friday). THOS. A. GATES, 715 Undertaker. Meetings- OTICE TO DAIRY ME N. A MEETING of MILKMEN will be held iu Mr. Harrison’s Auction room, Havelock street, on TUESDAY Evening next, at 7 o’clock, when matters of im portance will be discussed. 701 WILLIAM BARTLETT. y l [ i rimymßui!-i. l s j i» “ J " ' .iJLiiiaiAiiMa Amusements- MATEUR DRAMATIC CLUB. Under the patronage of the Mayor and Borougli Council and the Ashburton Volunteer Rides. The Lady of Lyons. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14th, AT THE TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON. Farewell Benefit of LIZZIE LIZETTE (Mrs. Thompson). PAULINE—LIZZIE LIZETTE. After the Performance, a BALL will be held—Admission 2s. Cd. GB2 ATS UR DRAMATIC SOCIETY. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14 (Lizzie Lizette’s Benefit Night). At the conclusion of the Dramatic per formance A PLAIN DRESS BALL Will take place in the Town Hall. A Splendid Band, and an efficient Master of Ceremonies. Admission —Gentlemen, 2s. (Id. 714 The kellys : the kellys i i THE KELLYS !! ! Coming, Coming, Coming ! Glorious success in Christchurch ! Over 100 Life-size Views of the Kelly Outlaws. Hundreds of other Views of the principal Cities of the World, including the Glasgow Riots. Admission—One Shilling ; and a Pre sent to every Visitor. 494 Lost. £1 Reward. LOST, from Wakanui, on Monday, November Ist, One Chestnut HACK, branded lID on the left shoulder, with hollow back. Last seen in the direction of Barrhill. —Anyone returning him to Fbieiilanher Bros, will receive the above Reward. 487 Tenders. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. rfIENDERS are invited for the supply a of three hundred and fifty (350) DOG COLLARS. Tenders, together with a sample collar and a guarantee deposit of £5, to be sent to the Town Clerk’s Otiice not later than 12 o’clock noon ou MONDAY, the 13th instant. Full particulars on application to CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, 4th December, 1880. GB7 ROAD DISTRICT. 'TENDERS are invited for FORMING tlxe FOOTPATH on the north-east side of the Beach road, from the Town Belt to Trevor’s road, in accordance with specifi cation. Tenders will bo received till noon on SATURDAY, Dec. 11th. G 94 FOOKS AND SON, District Surveyors.



Public Notices. HOAD DISTRICT. IMPORTANT NOTICE. In accordance witli tlic Canterbury Roads Ordinance, OCCUPIERS and OWNERS are hereby required to REMOVE immediately all GORSE, lllv COM', etc., growing on the roads front ing their property for half a chain wide, otherwise the same will be done at their expense. H. T. WINTER, C 79 Chairman. £3 Eeward. rglllE aboi'c reward will bo given to any JL person who will give information that will lead to the conviction of the party or parties who cut down the Trees on Ash burton Farm. Any person found trespass ing on the said Farm will be prosecuted. HAY. T. SMITH, Ashburton Farm. December 7th, 1880. 708 BURNISHED APARTMENTS for a _ Lady and Gentleman, with atten dance ; or Board and Residence for Two Single Gentlemen. References required. Address, Box 42, Post Office, Ashburton. G 99 NOTICE. ■ATEIGHBORING Farmers will please take notice that the WOOL BRAND on the Westerfield Sheep is now CHANGED from C.R. to two bars with dot on each side, •//. 695 D. OLIVER. NOTICE. ALL DEBTS owing to C, G, Haivoom', of Westerfield (who has left for England), are requested to be PAID at once to D. OLIVER, On the Station. December Gth, 1880. GOG rjIHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. SUBSCRIBERS, either in Town or Country, who may have reason to com plain of any Irregularity in the Delivery of the Guardian, are requested to com municate with the undersigned, when immediate attention will be paid to such complaints. CHAB. DIXON. METHVEN AGENCY. MORGAN and HIBBS, General Store keepers, Methven, are authorised agents for the Ashburton Guardian. Subscribers will please get their papers from the agents in future. Orders en trusted to them will receive prompt attention.



Public Notices. Free vaccination every SATURDAY AFTERNOON, from Two to Throe, at Cambridge's Medical Hall, East street. 689 ALL DEBTS due to Ashburton Herald and Guardian business must be Paid to Mr. S. E. Poyntz, on behalf of the Assignees, at the Guardian Office, East street, Ashburton, and his receipt alone will bo a sufficient discharge. S. SAUNDERS, For Self and Co-Assignees. JMPORTANT TO FARMERS. Osborne Harvesting Machinery. Osborne Harvester and Binder, to bind with both string and wire, price L7O. Ditto ditto, with iron rond wheel, and patent lifting apparatus, price L7o. String attachments to fit on old wire I Binders, price LG 10s. N.B.—No charge for fitting if sent to our store. Osborne No. 6 Side Delivery Reapers and Mowers. Osborne No. 6 Tilter or Back Delivery Reapers and Mowers. Osborne No 5 'lowers. EXTRAS FOR ALL THE ABOVE MACHINES KEPT IN STOCK. Sole Agents in New Zealand— ROBERT WILKIN & CO., New Zealand Wool Stores, G 24 Christchurch. McDongall’s Carbolic Sheep Dip IS the Best and Safest in the Market. A true specific for 'cab, instantly destroying Ticks, Lice, and all Insects, effectually cleansing and stimulating the growth of the Fleece. Sold in 101 b. and 201 b. tins, and 501 b. kegs, by ROBERT WILKIN & CO., New Zealand Wool Stores, 027 Christchurch. [card.] riIHEODORB B. JACOBSEN AND L O. PEEZ, ARCHITECTS. Note office— HEREFORD STREET, WEST, Christchurch. 571 Agricultural Liens. 11! HE Undersigned are open to receive B applications for GASH ADVANCES on Growing Crops. 610 P. CUNNINGHAM & CO. Wool Season, 1880-1881. Undersigned are prepared to make X LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES (Free of Commission) on all WOOL placed in their hands for SALE in the Loudon or Continental Markets. We are offering special inducements to shippers of wool to our London Agents, having made arrangements whereby the wool will receive such an amount of attention prior to sale that farmers can calculate upon exceptionally good prices being procured. Insurances on Clip can be effected from sheep’s back to London. Woolpacks supplied at most reasonable prices. For further particulars apply to P. CUNNINGHAM & CO. 611 Christchurch. Hotels- New Restaurant, MORTON’S HOTEL. High street, Christchurch. George w. collinson, (From Carle’s) Proprietor. Luncheon from Twelve o’clock. 076 Railway hotel* South Rakaia. FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION for ‘BOARDERS and TRAVELLERS. Good Stable and Paddocks. Wines and Spirits of Best Brands. J. S. COMPTON, 647 Proprietor.



p OBT OET INVALIDS. NYALIDS. rpHOS. QUILL begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and district that he can supply them with PORT WINE OF THE FINEST QUALITY (suitable for Invalids), as shipped direct by War re Brothers, of London, one of the oldest houses in the Oporto Trade. Note Address — WHOLESALE BOTTLING STORES, Commercial Hotel, (Near Railway Station), Ashburton. 751g-3360 Boarding House, Board and lodging, 17s. per week, at S. Corrigan’s, Tinwald. NEW PROPRIETOR. CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Havelock Street. THE undersigned having taken the above Hotel, hopes by strict atten tion to business to merit a fair share of Public patronage. Board and Lodging, LI per week; Meals and Beds, Is. GEORGE WATTS. QUILL’S 44G Prox»rxetor. 644 c



Boarding Houses, &c. TXBINCE ALBERT BOARDING £ HOUSE, close to the Railway Station, (next to Cookson’s Stables). This commodious house contains 40 rooms, with every convenience. Good Table kept. Every comfort of a home. Moderate charges. 525 S. LUCAS, Proprietor. NOTICE OF REMOVAL, the A 1 Restukanx -to the ECHO DINING ROOMS, East Street, close to Lancaster’s Butchery, where a good Table will be kept, and the proprietor will be glad to welcome his old friends and customers. Meals at all Hours of the Hay, at Is. each. Beds, Is. Good accommodation for Boarders and Travellers. Conducted by Mrs Truckle. 528 SOUTH RAKAIABOARDING HOUSE. A T 4 NDREWS begs to inform XJL. »l*. XX the inhabitants of Rakaia and Surrounding District that he has taken the premises adjoining McKerrow and Co.’s Grain Store, and has opened them as a Restaurant and Boarding House. Good accommodation for Travellers. MEALS Is. BEDS Is. A. J. ANDREWS, . Proprietor. 113® NEW DINING AND LUNCHEON ROOMS & LIVERY STABLES. PETER GOOD begs to announce that he has upend a new DINING and. LUNCHEON ROOMS, on Seafield Road, fronting the new Show Grounds and Sale Yards, at which he will supply Luncheon at all hours of the day, at Is. 6<L Livery Stable. —Stalls and Loose Boxes —Stalls, Is. Boxes as per agreement. Goon Paddocks, as per agreement. 607 For Sale. p RA S S STRIPPERS. TWO SOOTTS’ GRASS STRIPPERS FOR SALE CHEAP. 058 SAUNDERS BROTHERS. FOR SALE, BY TENDER. mHE GOODWILL and PLANT of a J. first-class LIVERY STABLE, to gether with a Line of Royal Mail Coaches in full running order. Tenders are invited for the purchase of a Coaching and Livery Business, carrying the Royal Mails between the Orari Rail way Station and the Waihi Bush, via Geraldine, together with all necessary plant, including Two Coaches, capable of carrying twenty-five passengers each ; Double and Single Buggies, Brake j, Twelve superior Horses, Harness, &c. There is an opening for an enterprising man, seldom to be met with. The busi ness has been establish ed fire years, and has been, and is, steadily increasing. Satisfactory reasons given for disposal. Tenders to close at NOON on DECEM BER 31st, 1880, to endorsed “ Tenders for Coaching Business,” and forwarded to the undersigned, from whom all particu lars may be obtained. POYNTZ & CO., Ashburton ; Or, KENNEDY & CARTER, Proprietors, 628 Geraldine. Poyntz & Co. HAVE FOR SALE, on advantageou 3 and easy terms of payment, the following TOWN AND SUBURBAN PROPERTIES; —• A good five-roomed House, oh quarter acre of land, within three or four chains of the East Town Belt. A compact four-roomed House, with one acre of land, well fenced. Three quarters of an acre laid down as a paddock. A nice four-roomed House on half-acre of land, near the Gas Works, well finished throughout. , . . Town Sections, 742, 743, 465, 466, 467. Town Section 711, upon which is erected a capital four-roomed House fitted with every convenience. A two-roomed House, with outbuild ings, on a quarter acre, well fenced and planted, on N. E. Belt. MONEY for investment, on approved security, in sums of £SO and upwards, at current rates 595



Sporting. mm TROTTING OI*UR, PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME ; (Subject to alterations.) s DECEMBER 16th, 18 80. List of Officers ; Starter, N. M'Lean, Esq.; Judge, M, Stitt, Esq.; Hon. Treasurer, E, Q, ' Crisp, Esq!; Hon. Sec., H. C. Jacob son, Esq ; Handicappers, S. Sander and C. C. Pooks, Esqs.; Clerk of the' Course, S. Saunders, Esq. - • First Race to start at 1 p.m. .. 1. Maiden Trot, in saddle, of -r- sovs; for all horses which have never won £5 in publjq. Three miles. No weight less than 10 stone, Entrance Ips. 2. Maiden Harness Trotting Race, of ? sovs. Pour miles. To be run in i two-wheeled vehicles of any descrip tion. Entrance 15s, , 3. Ashburton Champion Handicap Trotting Race, in saddle, of sovs. Entry 1 sov.; acceptance 1 gov. Pour miles. Weights 12 stone 1 pound. 4. The Buggy Tournament Handicap, of four miles, for sovs. Entry 1 sov.; acceptance 1 soy. Any four- - wheeled vehicle owned by a member / of the Club allowed to enter. 5. Welter Handicap Race, of soys. Three miles. Entry los. To ba ridden by members of the Club. No weight less than 15 stone. ■; RULES AND REGULATIONS. . ’. ’ Entries for Nos. 1,2, and 6to be made by 5 p.m. on Monday 13 th December * 1880. ... ... L Nominations for Nos. 3 and 4 will be received up till same time. 5 Handicaps will .be declared on-the " ground, and acceptances to be made 1 within fifteen minutes after the posting of the handicaps. , •: i No horse will be allowed to compete at this meeting unless owned and commonly resident in the district previous to No vember Ist. - : v 111 miy race three, horses iniust start to . / qualify the first horse to claim the full. stake. If only‘two start, one-half of the/ stake will be given, and no money will be' awarded for a ver. - . Five per cent, deducted from t all prizes , for expenses. . w H. 0. JACOBSON, 049 Hon. eg