SHIPPING.

3PORT OR LYTTELTON.

Arrived. To-day. 'Wanaka, b.b., from Wellington. Rotomahana, a. a., from Melbourne, via South. Oreti, 8.8., from Wellington. Sailed. Yesterday. Forest Queen, ketch, for Wellington. Fanny, brigantine, for Oamaru.

SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. Auckland, Yesterday. _ Arrived—Hero, from Sydney. Wellington, To-day. Arrived— Steamer Westport, from Car diff, via Westport. Melbourne, Yesterday. Arrived, this afternoon—Ringarooma, from the Bluff. Albany, Nov. 8. Arrived, this morning—P. and 0. Company’s steamship Rohilla, with the English mail, which left London on October 7th. London, Nov. 7. : Arrived—Ships Oxford and Duke of Athol, from Lyttelton. Cubana, at Dun kirk. from Lyttelton. _________

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES.

Saturday, November 12. Mr Alfred Harrison, at his rooms, Pottery and Earthenware. Tuesday, November 15. Matson, Cox and Co., at the Ashburton Yards —Stock. Monday, November 21. J. T. Ford and Co., at the residence of Cooper Bros. The whole of their Plant; 11 o’clock. MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, &c To-night, Thursday, November 10. Mr Ivess—Address to Wakanui Electors, Hinds Schoolhouse, 8 p.m. Saturday, November 12. Mr Wason —Address to Wakanui Elect ors, Kyle School, 7.30 p.m. Monday, November 14. Lecture on Cheese and Butter Factories, Town Hall, 8 p.m. Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers, at 7 o’clock. Mr Purnell—Address to Wakanui Elect ors, Chertsey School, 7.30 p.m. Tuesday, November 15. Meeting ‘Borough Reserves, Town Hall, 8 p.m.

Tuesday, December 6. Ashburton Permanent Building and In vestment Society, Monthly Meeting, from 6.30 to 8.30 p.m. Wednesday, December 7. County Council, at the County Council Chambers, at ll o'clock. Thursday, December 8. Wakanui Road Board—Monthly Meeting, Road Board Office, Moore street L;O.L. —Monthly Meeting, Templar Hall.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prevalebit. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1881. The Collapse of the Two Prophets.

TOWN EDITION. [lssued at 450 p.m.j

Notwithstanding the efforts of the Lyttelton Times to incite the natives on the West Coast of the North Island against the Government, Messrs Te Whiti and Tohu have judiciously caved in. On Saturday morning last both prophets were quietly arrested, and were subsequently sent on to New Ply mouth. Hiroki, the alleged murderer, who has been a good deal at Parihaka lately, and whose special friendship the two large talking Maori chiefs have been ominously silent in explaining, was arrested at the same time, and, we presume, handcuffed and lodged in gaol. Of course, he is entitled to a fair trial, but if he is found guilty, we trust that no squeamishness about offending the Maoris will prevent his being hanged in the usual manner. The native difficulty, however, is by no means yet settled. The first decisive step has been taken, and has answered admirably, but that is all. As chess players would put it, “ white has opened with a fine attack, and has already two pieces to the good.” But there may be a lot of play in the game yet. The two cunning Maori chiefs have made no resistance to being ar rested. And they have acted wisely. Any resistance would be sure at once, and without doubt, to condemn them for obstructing the lawful authorities. And besides that, perhaps they are aware of what is an a&yeit **ii£d fact, that, though they are .'known to be

morally guilty of high treason, it will be ; very difficult to frame any indictment by which they can be legally condeftinedfor any heavy criminal offence. It is to be hoped that the law officers of the Crown will not aim at obtaining such a conviction, but only charge them with something of a light character, say trespass, common assault; of obstruct ing the police in the discharge oi their duty. There is fldfc much question chat piroof Can be furnished of their inciting their followers and conspiring with them to do these things. What is wanted is merely some lawful ground for locking them up in gaol for a little while, so that they may have time for reflection; and that their deluded may have an opportunity of testing the accuracy of those remarkable pro phecies which they have been scattering broadcast for the past few fnonthy, and which we all know t‘6 be unmitigated quackery and imposture. As for the prospects of a War with the natives, that certainly seehfs much further off than before. Though the Maoris are very fond of tall talk and of flattery, they are, to do them justice, good fighting men, and for that reason consider their chances in a war before hand. Many of them can recollect that they had to succumb ill their former wars when they were Wore numerous, and the Europeans far less so that! at present. Their chief and prophet also, Te Whiti* though a godd talking mail', haS heVer bdeh a good nUn for fighlihg, and the Maori King, Tawhiao, is on perfectly friendly terms with our Government, and evidently regards Te Whiti as something riext door to a usurper of his master's powers. Of course iil the present excited state of the public mind on the West Coast a spark at any time might be fanned into a blaze, but there is no probability that, unless by accident, a war will break out.

Police OoukT.— 4-t the,, Coilrt this morning, before Mr J. N. Wood; R. Mm William Henderson, atid'S. Fraser, atiai AndefSoji; wjaS charged frith being drunk in a public place, and further with assault* ing Mrs Randall. It appeared from the evidence that the accused visited Randall’s greengrocer’s shop, Town Hall, on Tues day and purchased a bundle of rhubarb, which he immediately afterwards threw at Mrs Randall, the stuff striking her witn some violence in the side. The accused was very drunk at the time and was handed over to the police. Fined 20s and cab hire, 2s. The money was paid. William Campbell was charged with being drunk in a public place, and as it was his third appearance before the Bench within one Week, on a similar charge* he was fined L 6, or in default fourteen days' im prisonment. Accused elected to “ take it out.” He Was then charged with vagrancy, and sentenced to One months' imprison ment. The Court then rose. An Interesting Case. —Weston alias Worthington, of Rakaia, appears at the R.M. Court here to-morrow in answer to a summohs charging him with a breach of the penal clauses of the Electoral Act, by making a false declaration, to get his name inserted on the roll. The case is exciting some interest. Wakanui School Committee. A meeting of this Committee was held in the school room* Wakanui, on Wednesday evening last. Present : Messrs Paynter, Walsh, Clephane, Trevurza, and Leadley, (Chairman.) Correspondence was read from the Board of Education informing the Committee that ths Board hrd determined to terminate the engage ment of Mr J. McLaughlin as master of the Wakanui School, and giving him the requsite three months notice. A circular was also received from the Board respect ing the staffs and salaries of the teachers, and the power and duties of Committees. The master’s monthly report was read and considered satisfactory. It stated that the school had been inspected on the 27th ult. by Mr W. L. Edge. There was a good attendance upon the day of inspec tion, and all the children behaved re markably well and answered all the questions put to them readily and without prompting, but further than this nothing was known of the result of the examina tion. The Chairman stated that he had completed arrangements for holding an entertainment in the school room on Thursday the 24th inst. He had been fortunate in securing the services of quite a galaxy of Ashburton talent for the occasion, and had engaged Mr Thiele to provide a supper. The entertainment would consist of a concert, supper, and ball. The sub-committee appointed at at last meeting had inspected the school property to see what work was required to be done, and had determined on having the place put in a thorough state of repair. Tenders had been called for and two had been received which were then opened and that of Mr Henry Evans was accepted After attending to two or three minor matters and passing some small accounts for payment the meeting adjourned.

Tram Traffic in Christchurch Yes terday, —Nearly 20,000 persons were passengers by the Christchurch tram cars yesterday. Canterbury Dog Show. —The Canter bury dog show, in connection with the A. and P. Show, came off yesterdry in a spacious tent in the centre of the show ground. It was the first show held under the management of the Canterbury Coursing Club. Taking the show as a whole it was a most excellent one. Setters, pointers, retrievers, spaniels, greyhounds, and terriers of several kinds were present. We notice that Messrs Saunders Bros, carried off a first and second award for beagle dogs, and a second for beagle bitches. The Grand National. —A public meet ing was held at Shearman’s Hotel on Tuesday afternoon at half-past four o'clock, to consider the proposal made by the Grand National Steeplechase Club, with reference to their next meeting taking place at Ashburton. There was a good attendance, Mr H. Friedlander in the chair. It was resolved that a circular be addressed to each member of the Ashbur ton Racing Club, asking them to give their sanction to the guarantee of ex penses to the Grand National Club in the event of the meeting coming off here This was all that was done. A specia meeting of the local Racing Club will be held in about ten days time to decide definitely on what pl*al be done in the matter.

Prince of Wales’ Birthday—Th town was very quiet yesterday, so many residents having taken advantage of the holiday to get away for the day. Christ church with its show and races attracted a great many visitors from this town and district, while others proceeded to Titnaru where the Athletic Club’s Sports were held on the old show grounds, close to the town. Coming nearer home, our Muff club played a capital match in the Do main, which was watched with keen inter est by numerous spectators, the doings of some of the real “ muffs ” provoking hearty laughter. The beach, although so distant, and despite its unattractive character, was visited by several picnic parties and we understand a moat pleasant day was spent “ by the sad sea waves.” Another large party (about fifty in number) visited the pretty Westerfield homestead, and, thanks to the kindness of Mr D. Oliver, the general manager, man aged to get through the day very agreeably.

CRICKET.

MUFF CRICKET MATCH. A capital match was played at the Domain yesterday by the Muffa,. Who rolled up in great force to fotnd sides for a game which everyone hoped would last all day long; and afford a thoroughly “ good time,” as the Yankees have it, to all. Play commenced at 10.30 a. m., and lasted, with a brief intermission for lunch until 6 o’clock. Some fifty Muffs put in an ap pearance, and a good many visitors found their way to the ground during the after noon, the majority being strangers front Christchurch, who Seemed tB enjoy the fame, and thd particularly “rnufnsh” lay of some of the members whose slender knowledge of the pastime caused much merriment. The sides were selected with little trouble, mso many men were in attendance and ready and anxious to play. The teams were by Messrs Price and Marsh respectively. Price’s side were victorious, bealipg their oponenta by .17 ruiis; MetSfi Pratt, Hill, and Btitle? especially distinguished them selves. Appended are the scores : Marsh’s Side —lst Innings.

Marsh, b Price 3 Eagle, b c Ede 2 Chut, b Price ... ... ... 0 Hill, c Griffin, b Ede ... ... 0 Dudson, c Price ... .. ... 0 Pratt, b Eds ... ... ... 12 Nolan, b Ede ... ... ... 1 Morsheadj fa Price... ... ... 0 Cain, b Price ... ... 3 Duncan* e Ireland b Ede.;; 2 Muschamp, b Pries <u ... 0 Total ..; ... 23 Marsh’s—2nd Innings. Marsh, b Ede ... ... 10 Eagle, b Ede ...: ,;i ili 0 Chut,. 1 b w, fa Ede 0 Bill, b Ede 12 Dudson, b Price 0 Pratt, b Ede 3 Nolan, b Ede ... ... ... 0 Morshead, run out 1 Cain, b Ede 1 Duncan, not out ... 4 Muschamp, c Ede, c Price ... 0 Pilkington, b Ede.u ... 3 TBtal m ..; ... 34 Grand total... 57 Price’s Side—lst Innings. Price, b Hill 1 Ireland, b Dudson 4 Fowler, b Hill 8 McPherson, run out 2 Davison, b Dudson 0 Ede, b Dudson 0 Griffin, b Dudson ... ... ... 2 Pass, b Hill 1 Butler, run out 9 M‘Rae, b Dudson 0 Mainwaring, b Dudson 6 Extras 11 Total 43 Price’s—2nd Innings. Fowler, c Pratt, b Hill 0 Price, b Dudson 2 Ireland, b Hill ... ... ... 0 McPherson, b Hill ... ... 4 Butler, run out .. .11 Mcßae, run out ... 1 Pass, o Eagle, b Dudson 6 Ede, b Dudson ... 1 Davison, b Hill ... 1 Brown, b Dudson ... 2 Griffin, b Dudson ... ... ... 0 Mainwaring, runout ... ... 1 Byes ... ... 2 Total ... ... ... ... 31 Grand total 74

THE CHRISTCHURCH SHOW.

[PROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] Christchurch, Wednesday Evening. The tenth annual Show under the auspices of the Christchurch A. and P. Association, took place to-day. The Show was open yesterday, but as usual on first days, the whole day was devoted to the judging, and very few persons.besides judges, exhibitors, and representatives of the press were present. To-day, how ever, has been the popular day, and thou sands of visitors have patronised the Show during the day, arriving by every imaginable kind of conveyance, including the steam tram-cars, hansom cabs, omni buses, buggies, horses, and “ shanks’ pony.” If only a new chum could have been present to-day, and walked through the streets and seen the well-dressed crowds of holiday makers en route, for the Show and half a score of other attractive places at which to spend a “ happy day ” he must have formed a favorable idea of the place and its people, for it would have been impossible for him, prejudiced as he might be as a new arrival, to have formed anything else. But lam wandering away from the Show, and must get back to it as quickly as possible or you will say I have been neglecting the mission en trusted to me. To commence with the sheep pens, then. The Lincolns, Romneys, and Southdowns were all good, and the Merinos, taking them collectively, a splendid lot. The Leicesters were very fair. In this class Messrs Wilkin and Garter took a first award for the best ewe above 18 months, and the exhibit certainly deserved the honor, for it was, as all allowed, a perfect picture. In the Romney Marsh, the firm again scored with a commended ticket for the best ram, and in the same class for the best three ewes above 18 months, secured a commended. In Cotswolds, for the best ram above 18 months, Messrs Wilkin and Garter again secured a highly commended card, and for the best ewe above 18 months with lamb at foot, they carried off a commended. In Southdowns, for the best five ewes under 18 months, the same firm was awarded a first prize, and for the best ewe of any age they carried off" the silver medal. In the class for any other Down breed, Mr John Grigg, of Longbeach, for best ram above 18 months (Shropshire Down), carried off a first and second prize, and for the best three ewes with lambs at foot, was awarded a first prize. For the ram, this exhibitor was awarded the silver medal, and for the best ewe a silver medal.

The cattle were very numerous, and generally speaking, of excellent quality, especially the shorthorns. For the best shorthorn bull, calved since June 30th, 1880, Mr Grigg carried off a second award, a third do., and also a commended. For best bull, calved since December 31st, 1880, Mr Grigg secured a second and a very highly commended. For best heifer, calved since June 80th, 1878, Mr Grigg carried of first honors. For best heifer, calved since June 30th, 1880, the same exhibitor took a commended. In fat cattle Mr Grigg was again successful, scoring a second and a highly commended and a second for a bullock not exceeding four years, and a third and a highly com mended fora steer, calved since June3oth, 1878. For best cow, of any age, Messrs Wilkin and Carter secured first for a creditable animal. There was a creditable show of horses, the draught horses being the leading fea ture of the collection. In the class for colts and ponies Messrs Wilkin and Carter secured a commended for a pony mare. The implements made up an excellent show, Messrs Reid and Gray, as usual, carrying off the lion’s share of the awards, and Messrs P. and D. Duncan being also large prizetakers. The poultry was anything but first-rate as a whole. Messrs Wilkin and Carter secured a first for game fowls. The sheep dogs comprised 17 entries. The only local exhibitors were Messrs Wilkin and Carter, who took a commended. Amongst the New Zealand manufactures 1 noticed a neat case, entered by Mr Thomas

Chambers, of East street, Ashburton, containing six different kinds of boots and shoes, all of them of excellent finish and workmanship. They were deservedly awarded a .first pri2e, Messrs Toomer Broi.; the wholesale manufacturing firm; haying to play second fiddle ori this oc casion to the Ashburton man.

The money taken at the gates was as follows : - First day, L 45 ; second day, L 875; total, L 920. Well, I think I have mentioned all your local exhibits and the awards gained by them. If time would have permitted I should have liked to haye gone idtß details and eXpdtifitbd fit length on all the attrac tions of this great annual exhibition. As it is, you must be content with this hurried account of what I saw to-day.

NEWS PROM THE FRONT.

[by TBLEGBApi] [from the Special reporter op the press ASSOCIATION.] PuNGABEHtr, To-day. Mr Bryce left for Parihaka at 6.30 this morning. The Maoris state that coin, greenstone, etc., to the value of L3OO were taken during the constabulary search. About 120 stand of arms have been taken during Mr Bryce’s visit to Manaia. One Constabulary company has just been marched into the Pah with Mr Bryce for what purpose is not known. The vol* unteers ate drilling. Everything is quiet. A ten o’clock, a.hi.j Te Whetu and five other chiefs of different tribes were atrested, and are now in the gaol tent. The Constabulary are, in the marae look ing for the others. Colonel Roberts with Major Mair is Superintending from the top ot the whare. Major Tuke and Captain Morrison were also present. The other chiefs were looked for but could not be identified. Only sixty guns were taken at Manaia, but a large quan tity of powder and cartridges was also seized. Mr Bryce informs me that the Constabulary will commence making a road through Parihaka after dinner. The natives will not disperse. Later. The chiefs arrested are TitokOward, Rahgipdatioakd, Patutiapai; HataUo, Horiaruo Hi, Makuki, and Kihphipikeke. These prisoners were taken with others on Saturday, and will, Mr Bryce informs me, probably be sent to New Plymouth. The reason why the prisoners are not yet sent to gaol is that Mr Bryce fears that all the natives at Parihaka would pro ceed there and squat on the streets.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

[per reuter’s agency.] Sentenced to Death. London, Nov. 7- Percy Lefroy Mapleton, who was arrested on a charge of murdering Mr Gold on the Brighton Railway in July last has been sentenced to death. Departed- Obituary—Most Rev. John McHale, D.D., Catholic Archbishop of Tuam, Ireland, aged 90. The Mails. The Homeward mails via Suez and Brindisi, which left Melbourne 28th September were delivered to-day. Monetary and Commercial. Consols remain at The market rate of discount has fallen to New Zealand securities are unchanged. Ade laide and New Zealand breadstuff's and Australian tallow remain at yesterday’s quotations. Galvanised iron, per ton, Liß ; best Sydney copra, Lig.

Submitting. Paris, Nov. 7. Telegrams to hand to-day from Tunis report that many of the rebel Tunisian tribes are now submitting to the French troops who were recently despatched against them. Return of Socialist Members to the Reichstag. Berlin, Nov. 8. A second ballot for the election of members to the Reichstag has resulted in the return of Socialist candidates for Bresedan, Magece, and Griez. An in spired article in the Berlin Post to-day states that Prince Bismarck is wearied and wishes to resign, leaving the Go vernment to clericals and Conserva tives. Incorrectly Reported. Vienna, Nov. 8. Baron de Kallar, Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs, has issued a state ment to the effect that his speech in the Reichstag yesterday has been in correctly reported. He affirms that what he said was that “ neither Italy no Austria had anything to ask or fear of one another.” Appeal to Gladstone, The leaders of the Bosnian League have made an appeal to Mr Gladstone against what they term the opposition of Austria in Bosnia.

AUSTRALIAN.

[per reutbr’s agency.] The Government Score One. Melbourne, Yesterday. In the Legislative Council last night, the debate on Mr Ramsey’s motion re garding the education commission was concluded. The division resulted in favor of the Government, the motion being rejected by 47 to 43. The “Daily News’’and the Native Difficulty. The Age to-day publishes a special telegram from London, stating that the Daily News of the 7th inst contains a leading article on the present native crisis in New Zealand, and warmly ap proves of the vigorous action of the Go vernment in dealing with Te Whiti and his followers. A Legislator Expelled. Sydney, Yesterday. In the Legislative Assembly last night the adjourned debate on the report of the Royal Commissioners on the Milburn creek mine affair was re sumed. In the course of the discussion Sir Henry Parkes, Premier, moved— “ That Mr E. A. Baker, late Minister of Mines, who was found by the report to have appropriated a portion of the compensation money, was unworthy of confidence, and should be expelled from the House.” The motion, after some discussion, was carried by a large majority, the voting being 71 to 2. Mr Baker made a lengthy speech in his own defence, and the debate was finally adjourned to Thursday next, in order that the position of Mr Garrett, the member for Camden, in connection with the enquiry might be taken into consideration. Smallpox.

A fresh case of small-pox in the city (Argyle street) was reported to the Health Board yesterday.

TELEGRAMS.

[£eß PRESS ASSOCIATION.] A Victim of Superstitioil. Ohinemutu, To-day. A young Maori girl of 18, died here this week from inflammation of the lungs. She had been ailing for some time, and her friends believed she was bewitched, so they sent her outside the whare during the terrible storm of Monday night, in order to drive the taipo out of her. She died the following rdorrtirig'. Sack Home Again. Wellington, To-day. The Hinemoa arrived from Opunake this morning, with the Hon. Mr Rolles ton, the Hon. Major Baillie; and Yolun teer F. Peters,' of the Carterton Ritieti, who injured his hip joint during some games in camp. A comrade accompanied the latter. Major Baillie was invalided by Dr Diver through suffering from a slight attack of bronchitis, and was or dered to return home. Peters was taken to the hospital here. An Eventful Day.

The whole of the writs were issued last night, and they are returnable by the 19th of December. Friday, the 9th December, is fixed for the general polling day. The Next Parliamentary Session. Supplement to Gazette notifies issue of writs, appoints polling places, and calls Parliament together for 22nd December. It is not, however, Called for dispatch of business. Sir Mddred and Somnns Seized for Debt .Dunedin, To-day. The Daily Titties' sporting Correspon dent cables over that Sir Modred and Somnus have been seized for debt. A lawsuit is pending, and the affair is causing great excitement in Melbourne. Whitelaw’s Cottage Burnt Down. A four-roomed house in Castle street, occupied by Whitelaw, has been burnt down, loss, L2OO. The place was unin sured. A Damper on the Proceedings. The sports were greatly interfered with by the rain, which fell heavily in the afternoon. Gone to Wellington. Mr Oliver goes to Wellington to-day, and remains there till after the elections. Not Appreciated. The police have warned the licensed victuallers of Dunedin that they intend enforcing the provisions of the new Act, with respect to the front doors of hotels being kept locked on Sundays, and pro ceedings will be taken against those who do not comply with the Act, in order that the matter may be tested, as they con sider the provision very arbitrary, troublesome, and useless.

SPORTING.

METROPOLITAN SPRING MEET ING. Second Day—Thursday, Nov. 10th. [from our own correspondent.] Christchurch, To-day. The Metropolitan Meeting was con tinued to-day, and the glorious weather brought out an immense attendance, the Grand Stand being eagerly patronised by ladies, whose gay costumes helped con siderably to enliven the scene. The number of carriage .parties was much larger than on the first day, and all present seemed to have thoroughly given themselves up to the enjoyment of the hour. The results were as follows :

Maiden Handicap, of 100 sovs. One and a quarter miles. Mason and Yallance’s Fleur-de-Lys, Sat 31b (R. Hasby) .. 1 Mr Hereford's Nonpareil, Bst 101 b (Bishop) ... .;. 2 Mr George’s Aurora, 7st 101 b (New man) 3 Matakau and Mist filly were scratched. Betting—Even against Nonpariel, 2 to 1 Fleur-de-Lys.

Mr W ebb’s Gold Dust bolted round the course just at the critical moment when the starter was endeavoring to get the lot away, and consequently did not start for the race. Fleur-de-Lys cut out the running, followed by Nonpariel, who made a game effort when coming up the straight to overtake him but failed.

Time—2min. 15secs. Railway Plate, of 100 sovs. Distance

four furlongs. Mr Walters’ Billingsgate, 9st 71b (Webster) 1 Mr Robinson’s Envy filly (Derritt) ... 2 Mr Williams’ Talent (Clifford) ... 3 Mr Cults’ Nautilus also ran. Sir George and Welcome Jack were scratched.

Betting—6 to 4on Billingsgate ;2to 1 against Envy filly ; 3 to 1 Nautilus ; 4 to 1 Talent.

Envy filly was the first away, with Talent second. Half way up the straight Billingsgate rushed to the front, and won a good race by a length ; Talent a good third.

Time—49 secs. Canterbury Cup, of 500 sovs. Two and a quarter miles. Mr Robinson’s Grip (Derritt) 1 Mr Westacott’s The Dauphin (Haskyns)... 2 Mr Walter’s Peeress colt (Webster) 3 Betting—Even on Grip, 2 to 1 Peeress colt, 3 to 1 Dauphin, 4 to 1 Lous D’Or. Dauphin got the best of the start, fol lowed by Peeress colt Grip coming last. Passing the Stand Peeress colt went up to The Dauphin but soon fell brck, Grip also dropping further astern. Along the back of the course Peeress colt and Louis D’Or closed up to the Dauphin, the three travelling some distance together. At the half-mile post Derritt let Grip out, and he at once gained rapidly on the leaders. The race now became exciting, The Dauphin led into the straight, followed by the Peeress coll. Half way home Grip ran through his horses, winning a capital race, amidst much hubbub, by a length; Peeress colt making a good third. Time—4 mins. secs. Selling Race, of 60 sovs ; one and a quarter miles Mr Walters’ Billingsgate (Webster) ... 1 Mr Robinson’s On Dit (Butler) ... 2 Mr Williams’ Talent (Black) 3 Hilda also ran. Laertes, Fleur de Lys, and Coldstream were scratched. On Dit made the running, followed closely by Talent, with Billingsgate lying third. Very alight alteration occurred until half way up the straight was reached, when Billingsgate passed Talent, and collared On Dit, and the pair raced neck and neck for home, Billingsgate ultimately winning a warm race by a short neck. Talent a bad third. Grand Stand Handicap, of 100 sovs. One mile. Mr Owen’s Sir George... ... ... 1 Mr Hereford's The Joker ... ... 2 Mr Dunn’s Coldstream... ... ... 3

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY* NOVEMBER 16, 1881.



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Christmas Story. As a special attraction for Christmas, the Proprietor of the Ashburton Guardian offers a Prize of Three Guineas for the best original Christmas Story, to be written by an author resident in the Ashburton County, and published in the columns of the Guardian. The story will be published in the columns of this journal, and the Pro prietor reserves to himself all right and privileges connected with its publication. A Committee of gentlemen will adjudge the M. S. S. and make the award, and due notice of their decision will ap pear in these columns. CONDITIONS. All competitors for the Prize will be required to comply with the following conditions : (1) The story must be written by a lona fide resident of the Ashburton County. (2) The number of words employed must not exceed 400 lines. (3) Competitors will be required to write on white paper only ; on one side of the paper only, and in a plain legible hand. No member of the staff of this journal will be allowed to compete. (4) All the MSS. must be addressed to the Editor, and may be signed with a non de phime, but the writer’s real name and address must be enclosed, not necessarily for publication. (5) No award will be made unless more than three stories are submitted. (6) Rejected MSS. cannot be re turned. E W SUPPLIES Stationery, Books. MEMORANDUM AND ACCOUNT BOOKS. TOYS, FANCY GOODS, MUSIC, &o. Just received—A large assortment of Ohristmas and New Year Cards. Letts’ Australian Diaries for 1882. Pianos, Harmoniums, and American Organs, by various makers, for sale, 6n deferred payments, from 7s 6d per week. - tt M. JONES, Staxionbr and Bookrf.tj.kb, I East street and Baring Square. { 366 a I



Wanted. jyj'OUNT HUTT ROAD BOARD. Applications, addressed to the Chair man, will be received up till noon on 16th Inst. (Wednesday), from competent Persons to VALUE the DISTRICT and complete the RATE ROLL for the year 1882. Applicants to state the sum re quired by them for doing the work. W. B. COMPTON, Overseer. Nov. 4, 1881. 54d



WANTED —Immediately-, COOK and HOUSEMAID. Wages £SO and £3O. Only thorough servants need apply. Address “ Y,” Office of this Paper. 7ld ANTED—TWENTY ACRES of English grass with water, near the township of Ashburton. Apply, Offioe of this Paper. 69d WANTED. —Two Gentlemen want comfortable BOARD and LODG ING, at a private house, in or near town. I Address at once, stating terms and all par ticulars, to Door-Key, Office of this Paper. 919 c WANTED KNOWN.—SPRING AND SUMMER MILLINERY. MISS V ERR ALL is now Showing her First Display of Spring Millinery. Co lombo street (opposite Cookham House.) ' 827 c WANTED KNOWN— John Dudley, Moore street, still receives orders for Chimney Sweeping, and every atten tion paid to mich orders. Established 1877. Remember the Address —John Dudley, Moore street. 423 c ANTED KNOWN—That Robert Elston, Burnett street, Ashburton, having procured the Newest Apparatus, is prepared to SWEEP CHIMNEYS at very low rates. Any orders left at the Town Hall will receive prompt attention. WANTED KNOWN.—Just received a Consignment of “Novelties,” togi Mier with new, rare and generally esteemed varieties of Flower Seeds, annual and perennial, ip addition to those cata logued. Those of my customers who have not had their orders for Garibaldi Bulbs, Carnations, &c., will oblige by calling for he same. A very fine stock of bedding out Plants will be ready in September and October. W. Gimblett, Colombo street, Christchurch. 680 c Special Advertisements. A T 0 fl S S . G. Adams and Co., PRACTICAL ENGLISH WATCHMAKERS, High street (Next W. J. Fisher’s), CHRISTCHURCH. The Celebrated American Waltham Levers, sterling silver cases, guaran teed genuine, from £3 10s Rotherham’s English Levers, capped and and jewelled, from £6 10s Good serviceable English Levers, capped and jewelled, by celebrated London makers, from £4 10s Ladies’ Watches, handsomely engraved, sterling silver cases, from £2 ss. Gold ditto ditto ditto, from £3 6a. 4n Elegant Assortment of Jewellery, new and cheap > everything marked in plain figures. 389 c



IJI H B NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory, noted throughout the Colony for the best fitting and Genuine Well-made CLOTHING Of Every Description, are the LARGEST PRIZE-TAKERS At the Dunedin Industrial Exhibition, having been awarded FIRST ORDER OF MERIT, AND ALSO HIGHLY COMMENDED by the intelligent jurors. One trial will prove the Superior Quality of all Products. A SINGLE GARMENT AT THE WHOLESALE PRICE. Branches at all the principal Towns. HATS, HOSIERY, SHIRTS, BLANKETS, BUGS, TWEEDS, At Wholesale Prices. NEW SEASON’S GOODS NOW SHOWING. Ashburton Retail Branch : East Street. W. SPARROW, 692 c Branch Manager.



The Last Week OF Eeady-money Richards' R A P E R Y AND CLOTHING SALE. BE IN TIME, AND SECURE the GREATEST BARGAINS EVER OFFERED. Note the Address— 823 c EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



rpHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. PRICE ONE PENNY. PUBLISHED EVERT EVENING, Advertisers are reminded that The Ashburton Guardian was the FIRST DAILY PAPER published between Christchurch and Timaru, and com mands a LARGER CIRCULATION throughout the County of Ashburton than any other other Journal



Special Advertisements. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COM PANt (L^VOTED). AN AGENCY has this day been OPENED at Ashburton, with Mr Walter B. MoaS in charge. Temporary office — CORNER OP WEST AND HAVE LOCK STREETS. JOHN COO&E) Manager. Christchurch, October 1, 1881. 782 c



XT D- MONK’S * ORIENTAL BILLIARD AND REFRESHMENT SALOON is NOW OPEN DAILY. Tables by Aleook and Thurston of the highest Quality. Carved in solid walnut. Cottie and see otte Of th'e FINEST BILLIARD SALOONS In the Colony. FLEMING’S BUILDINGS, TRIANGLE Next A. Wilson, Tobacconist, 825 c ~ Christchurch. O. Carstens & Co., (Late Weston’s), PROSPECT BUILDINGS, Tobacconist, fancy goods, AND STATIONERY. Meerschaum Pipes, G.B.D. Pipes Nailrod, Twist, and Vanity Fair Tobacco A nice assortment Of Accordions, Con certinas-, Flutes, Violins, Mouth Organs, and Toys of every description, direct from Home. Haircutting, Shaving and Shampooing. EAST STREET ASHBURTON. yy H. MESSENGER, OE HIS LORDSHIPS LARDER, In thanking his numerous country patrons, and the public generally, for past favors, begs to intimate that, haVihg ctim 1 pleted extensive alterations and improve ments, he is how in a position to offer them Unequalled accommodation. The increased accommodation for Ladies is a special feature in the improve ments. W. H. M. also begs to add that in addi tion to the above he has made provision, from the First day of November next, to supply a want long felt in Christchurch, viz.:— A GRILLED CHOP OR STEAK, At any hour of the day, which will be ac companied with a Glass of Bass’s cele brated Bottled Ale. FOR ONE SHILLING. Dinners, Banquets, Ball . Suppers, Wedding Breakfasts, and Picnics pro vided for, in the very best possible style. W. H. MESSENGER, 987 c Purveyor.



Ashburton registry office, For Male and Female Servants. All orders for Servants by letter or otherwise receive prompt attention. L. F. ANDREWES, Labor Agent, East Street; 765 c Ashburton. fjV B E ACID CURE. P. COUTTS and SONS’ Guaranteed ACETIC ACID is a safe and sure remedy for Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sore Throats, etc- May be obtained from Magkay Bhos, Manchester street, South, Christ church, Wholesale and Retail, or from Mr Thomas Collins, Main South Road, Timaru. AN AGENT WANTED FOR ASH BURTON. 7340



CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR’S CARDS. A beautiful assortment to hand in time for the mail, which arrives Home before Christmas.— L. F. Andkewbs, Bookseller and Stationer, East street, Ashburton. BOARD and RESIDENCE.—Mrs Pass, Wills street, has vacancies for two or three Gentlemen. Terms The SHOWROOM is NOW OPEN at Everett Bros.’, Havelock street, Ashbur ton, in which Mrs Everett will be pleased to execute all orders entrusted to her care with despatch and style. All the Millinery, Flowers, Feathers, etc., QUITE NEW. NOVELTIES IN NEW SUMMER DRAPERY 672c* moderate. 46d OTI C E . EVERETT BROS., HAVELOCK STREET. 20



A Good Pkiob. —The shorthorn ball Master Riby, son of Riby Knight, was sold by auction to-day by Messrs J. T. Forjl and Co, Mr McHardy, of Napier, was the purchaser, at 260 guineas.



To Aokic ult ukists and Others.— Messrs Reid and Gray’s business an nouncement on our first page will be perused with interest by our farming friends. For continuation of reading matter see first page.] gPEOIAL NOTICE. In future all disclaimers sent in for publication in this Journal will be charged for as advertisements.



Meetings; T'vRAMATIC CLtfB—MEETiNC of 1/ "gfhe Amateur Dramatic Club,- THIS EVENING, at 7.30. Rehearsal at B. E. Higgins, Sec. 70d ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. PUBLIC MEETING. Tti adctitdance ft'ith a Rbiolutioii pitted at a Meeting of the Ashburton Borough Council, held on Monday, the Slat 0& 1 tober last, I hereby convene a PUBLIC MEETING of EATEPAYKRS. held at the Town Hall; otl TOESDAI* the 15th November instant; at 8 p.itL, to consider the Question of ezcnanging Baring square West for one of thereser»eß - that side of the town; Signed ~~ " HUGO FRIEDLANDER, Mayor. Borough Council Office, 7th Nov., 1881. 57d ■QISTRICT OP KYLE.; Mr Wason Requests the ELECTORS of WATT A. NUI to MEET HIM at the KYLE SCHOOLHOUSE, ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1881. 9940: JQISTRICT Of 1 BARR HILL Mr Wason Requests the ELECTORS of WAKA NUI to MEET HIM at the BARR HILL SCHOOLHOUSE, ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 188 L Mr C. WTPurnell 1 Requests the Electors to meet him at the. ' • undermentioned places— CHERTSEY, At the Schoolhouse, . . - ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH, At 7.30 p.m. KYLE, , , \ At the Schoolhouse, ! • ’ ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER i6th, At 7.30 p.m. J 9760



AKA N P I ELBOTION. Mr Joseph Ivess Bequests the ELECTORS TO MEET HIM At the undermentioned places •' . Hhwhofe —At the 'qn : Thursday, November 10, at 8 p.m. Barehul—At : the Schoolhouse, "on Friday, November II; at : B pVm. ! 1 ?t : *



Amusements. Quadrille assembly— .ii Tem perance Hall, Tinwald, TO-MOB ROW (Friday) NIGHT, commencing at 8 o’clock sharp.- ' . : y ] (TO^ri66d Lectures. QHEESE & BUTTER FACTORIES. A LECTURE will be delivered by Mr Bowkon, practical Agriculturist, at the following places Town Hall, Ashburton ... November 14. Plemington School ... „ 15 Ashburton Forks School. „ 16 Wakanui School... ... , „ ; 1.7 Willoughby School ... ~ IS Each meeting at 8 p.m, Willowby School not being available on the 16th inst. , the DATES will ~be CHANGED as follows ,*—Willowby, 18th, inst. ; Ashburton Forks, IGthlriah. - ' At the close of each meeting, applica tions for and deposits on shares will bcr received. By order of the Directors. ' S. E. POYNTZ, 42d Interim Secretary. To Let. rp O L E T . Two Large and Convenient SHOPS at Tinwald, lately in the occupation of Mr) S. Stephens, and adjoining Mr. Heseltine/ Saddler. For particulars apply to W. H. GUNDRY, 41d Estate Agent, Ashburton. , Lost. LOST, from near the Old Men’s Home, a Bay Mare, branded HP conjoined on near shoulder. Finder rewarded oh returning same to John Pabham, Burnett street. 1 66d Gazette in Bank.uptcy. V. R. OT.iCE—Tee Ashbc il’-.ON GtTAHDIAN



is a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Arif Tenders. Tenders for the erection of aTwo Roomed COTTAGE, at- Mount Somers, will be received by tjhe under* signed, until 4 p.m. on TUESDAY, 15th inst. Plans and specifications can be seen at Mount Somers. C. J. WENTWORTH COOKSON, ws, 68d a SHBURTON GAS, COAL, AND COKE CO., Limited. TO CARRIERS. Wanted TENDERS for CARTING Coal from the Railway Station to the Company’s Works, and delivered as directed by the manager. The contract to continue for one year from date of ac ceptance. Tenders to be delivered at the | Secretary’s offices, addressed to the Chair man, on or before 12 o’clock noon on . TUESDAY, the 15th Nov. 1881. By order. J. WARD, 65d Secretary. COUNTY COUNCIL. MOUNT SOMERS AND BUCCLEUCH W ATER SUPPLY. TENDERS are invite ’ forthe EARTH WORK of the first thjfeo miles of WATER-RACE. \ Plans and specifications can be seen at the Council Chambers, and tenders ad dressed to the Chairman to be sent in not later than 11 o’clock a-m. WSDHSB - 23rd November, 1881. By order. ' ■WILLIAM BAXTER,. ... 69d ; County. Engineer.