SHIPPING.

PORT or LYTTELTON. Arrived. Yesterday. Cingalese, barque, from Calcutta. To-day. Hawea, s.s., from Port Chalmers. Taiaroa, a. s., from Wellington. Sailed- Yesterday. Wakatu, s.s., for Wellington and Kai koura.

SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. Auckland, Yesterday. Arrived—Energy, from Greyrnouth, at Manukau. Wellington, Yesterday. Arrived—Taiaroa, from the North ; Ringarooma, s.s , from Melbourne via the South; Hauraki, from Waitara; Charles Edward, from ' kelson and West Coast; Kiwi, from the East Coast; May, barque from Newcastle. Sailed Ringarooma, for Sydney ; Charles Edward, for Nelson and the West Coast. Timaru, Yesterday. Arrived —Waitaki, from Dunedin. Sailed—Enterprise and Spray, for Stewart’s Island ; Crest of the Wave, for Greyrnouth ; Waitaki, for Dunedin. Dunedin, Yesterday. Arrived—Hawea, from the North ; De fiance, from Kaipara. Sailed—Durban, for Sydney via Timaru

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES Thursday, December 28. J. T. Ford and Co., at the Homestead of Mr John Black, farmer, Wakanui— Contractor’s Plant; 11. a.m. Tuesday, January 2. Matson, Cox and Co., at the Ashburton Yards—Stock. MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, &c Tuesday, December 26. Caledonian Society Annual Sports Gathering, Society’s Grounds, North west Belt. L.O.L. —Ball, Town Hall. South Rakaia Races and Sports. Friday, December 29. Somerset Lodge, Monthly Meeting, n the Masonic Hall, Tancred street, 7.30. Monday, January 1. Winslow Races and -ports. Wakanui Races and Sports. Tuesday, January 2. dshburton Permanent Building and In vestment Society, Monthly Meeting, from 6.30 to 8.30 p.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1882. An Odious Comparison.

The Wellington Post a short time back made some comparisons between the railways in the Wellington Provin ciai District and those of the Middle Island. The railways in Wellington were, of course, all that could be de sired, and, according to the Post, were bound to prove the most remunerative in the colony. We presume our con temporary was quite right in advocating its own interests and that of Welling ton, but we certainly object to the mode it has of making comparisons, which, in this case are doubly odious. Indeed, ic is about the most illjudged time for a Wellington paper to adopt, in Wel lington interests, a comparison between the Wellington Provincial District and the Middle Island, as regards the re sults of the Public Works expenditure. The Wellington and Masterton Railway cost and only paid during the first year 163 in the hundred pounds ! This was for the year ending 31st March, tBBi. Although showing a better return this year, it is now posi tively the least productive of any rail way made at such a cost in the colony. Such being the case, we have not much trouble in pointing out to our contem porary the fallacy of making a compari son with the Middle Island railways, unless it is to show how far Wellington is behind, and is likely to be, in having reproductive railways. We all know thac Wellington is making frantic efforts to secure the trade of Wanganui, by attempting the con struction of the Wellington and Foxton line, and is throwing all her weight into the effort to secure the extension of the trunk line from the Hurunui to Blen heim. With this view she strives to set at rest the ever-recurring question of the removal of the seat of Government from Wellington to Christchurch. Of course this is a very laudable view as far as Wellington is concerned, but fortunately there are other places than that Windy City to be considered, and which have equally strong claims in affording a suitable site for the seat of Government. With regard to the Mount Somers Railway, a matter upon which our contemporary the Post shows profound ignorance, we need do very little more than point out that only so soon as the line is completedandopened for traffic can the returns be made out, and until this is done we can hardly see how it is possible, even for the all wise Post to calculate with fairness the working expenses and receipts. Two daily trips twice a week on an un finished line are hardly sufficient to allow a fair estimate to be made for working the line, nor is it fair to call it an opened line of railway. When the line is finished we fully believe it will pay a good interest over and above its working expenses, and then our contemporary will see that no “ smug gling” process is required, nor will it be necessary to have the returns “merged” from their present position excepting to inquisitive persons who want to find out how much better the Mount Somers line of railway pays than some of the lines which cost mil lions of money to make in the North Island. We have only to add, that if the one object to be gained, by Wel lington in securing the seat of Govern ment, is to sacrifice every proposed branch railway in the Middle Island in order to squander the funds instead upon an utterly useless trunk line to Blenheim, it is quite time the colony should seriously consider whether it is worth while to retain the seat of Go vernment at Wellington, if its retention is to be purchased at such a price.

Eighteen Hundred and Eighty-two.

Eighteen hundred and eighty-two will soon be numbered with the years that are flown. Soon we may echo Tennyson’s words, — Toll ye the Church bells sad and slow, And breath softly, and speak low, For the old year lies a dying.

The year that is passing away has been by no means an uneventful one, whether locally or generally considered. We will not attempt to follow the history or trace the progress of either foreign or colonial politics during 1882, or do more than allude to the event of the year, the war in Egypt, and the signal discomfiture of the treacherous Arabi, and his allies. But we will come neare/ home, and confine ourselves chiefly in the present article to a very brief re view of, or running commentary on matters possessing local interest. And we will begin by performing a solo on our own trumpet —Ashburton’s trumpet, that is—and endorsing the words which fell from the Mayor the other day at the annual meeting of the Borough Council. His Worship, in referring to the general depression which had been experienced congratulated the Coun cillors assembled on the fact that Ash burton had weathered the storm as well as most places, and better than many, and that her vitality, so far from being exhausted, was in no wise impaired. To this effect spoke the Mayor, and we think that he did not t<fke too sanguine a view of the position of affairs. Build ing operations have been actively car ried on during the past twelve months, and the work has been of a superior kind, necessitating the extensive em ployment of brick and stone. Indeed, ere many more Christmases come round wooden business premises in Ashburton will probably have totally disappeared. Messrs Friedlander’s new corner block would not disgrace the West End of London', while Burnett street east has been quite transformed by the addition

- " " ■ -r* Ot a row of new shops, due to' the enJ terprise of the same firm, abd the Arcade Building, erected by that old Ashburton identity, Mr Thomas Bul lock. On the site of the ancient and by no means ornamental blacksmith’s shop has risen the first portion of the Arcade, which is to connect Burnett with Tancred street. Then we ate promised another extensive block of buildings by the energetic Mr John Orr, who is going to confer a benefit on the town by the erection of shops in the centre of Hast street, which, it is said, will rival in appearance those now oc cupied by the Messrs Friedlander. Be tween the latter firm's fine block and the Ashburton Hotel another trans formation has, within the past few months, been effected, a number of well-finished shops having sprung up to cover ground too long occupied by the tussocks. The number of minor im provements carried out in the way of buildings, and the many new houses and cottages erected during the year, also speak well for the town and the faith which speculators and capitalists repose in its future. The result of all these improvements is that the Ash burton of to day is a totally different place to the Ashburton of two or three years ago. The Borough Council has worked hard in the interests of the town during the year, and, although handicapped by an overdraft at the bank, it is satisfactory to know that that overdraft is rapidly becoming smaller, every economy consistent with the carrying out of really necessary works being practised. Perhaps the most important event of the year, locally speaking, has been the establishment of the Cheese Factory at Flemington. In spite of some little opposition at the outset, and no end of obstacles of one kind and another, the Factory is now an accomplished fact. It is in full operation, and bids fair to become' a most valuable industry. The promo ters have all worked hard to ensure success, but two gentlemen aredeserving of special commendation in connection with this enterprise, and those two -are Mr Bowron and Mr S. E. Poyntz. The former has, without fee or reward of any kind, freely given the directors of the Factory the full benefit of a long and varied experience of cheese-mak ing, and the second has worked from the first with rare energy and persever ance to bring the scheme to a success ful issue. The Factory must add largely to the importance of the place, and therefore benefit the community. One thing only is required, and that is that a good supply : of milk should be available. Thus the permanent success of this new enterprise may be said to largely depend on thefarmers. It is grati fying to learn that the supply of milk is gradually increasing. The Woollen Factory is another most important in dustry. It is not yet so far advanced as the establishment at Flemington, but ere another year has passed it is to be hoped that Ashburton tweed —as well as Ashburton cheese—will be in the market, and that these two things by their excellent quality may advertise the town and make it famous. Of the cheese, we have no doubt, as com petent judges, including the veteran Mr Bowron, speak in the highest terms of it. Let us hope the woollen fabrics may be as favorably criticised when they make their appearance- Mr Poyntz has also been a moving spirit in getting this fac tory established. We are pleased to observe that, no doubt encouraged by the success that has so far attended our cheese factory, other places are awaken ing up to the value and importance of these industries, and we notice that Mr Bowron is about to proceed on a lectur ing tour to South Canterbury. We trust he may be as successful there, as he has been in Ashburton —the resi dents down South who may be think ing of establishing dairy factories, could not possibly have a better counsellor than the gentleman in question, whose advice they may think themselves for tunate indeed to secure. The County Council have won golden opinions all over , the county for their en terprise in irrigating the Rakaia- Rangitata plains and thus convert ing a dreary waste into produc tive land. This one work should be enough to keep them in the grateful remembrance of the farmers interested and indeed of all county residents. The Mount Somers railway has been opened, and there is every prospect, so far as we can learn, of the line being so extended as to add to the usefulness and importance of the undertaking, and, in accordance with the very natural wish of the hill residents, of its opening up direct communication with both Mount Somers and Alford Forest. We should have liked to have referred to some other matters, but this article has already run to a greater length than we intended. We think that consider ing the many important undertakings carried out during the year that we may fairly congratulate ourselves on our progress in 1882, and may feel well satisfied if in 1883 we accomplish so much. It only remains for us to add the stereotyped wish—none the less hearty on that account, and say, may each and all of our readers enjoy A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Evangelistic Balance-sheet. —The balance-sheet in connection with the late evangelistic services in Ashburton, will be found elsewhere. Declined With Thanks. —Counsel for defendants in the recent illicit distilling oases at Wellington has written to the Government, requesting that the bonds men who went security for the payment of the amount of fines imposed (L 400) may be released. The Government have declined to accede to the request. Dismissed With Costs. —An applica tion to upset the election of Mr William Barnett, as Mayor of Kumara, through alleged irregularities in the appointment and action of the returning officer, and other causes, was heard before Dr Gillies, R. M., at Kumara yesterday. The Court ruled that the evidence as to the alleged irregularities did not tend, as stated in the petition, to defeat the fairness of the election, and dismissed the case, with costs against the petitioners. Something Wrong With the Books. — At the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Patea, yesterday, William Dale was charged on the information of the chair man of the Permanent Building Society with altering the Society’s bank pass book with intent to defraud. The de fendant applied for an adjournment, which was granted for seven days. Bail was allowed, himself in L2OO, and two sureties of LIOO each. Until recently Dale has been managing director of the Society.

Accident to a QuiitfißYMA^. — \ man *hany>d William HanrjP was terribly in juredc ,by the exmosjoh of a blasting charge'at Mount Eden quarry, Auckland, yesterday. His aim was Amputated at the ‘ hospital. The man is in, a very critical condition. An Exasperated Chinaman . — 'Ah Chow, a Chinaman, was, at the Dunedin Police Court, yesterday committed for trial for stabbing and wounding a man named John Godfrey, on the 16th inst., at Mullocky Gully. Godfrey had been teasing the Chinaman, who retaliated with Kis pocket-knife. Alleged Seduction. —A case of alleged se luction is set down for the civil sittings of the Auckland Supreme Court. The damages claimed are LSOO. The plaintiff, Adam McOlusky, alleged in the declara tion, that the defendant, Ed " vrd R. Gil bert, seduced his daughter Fanny, who has given birth to a child. Thr defen dant denies all the allegations.

Attempt to Burn Down a Public hall. — An attempt was made to burn down Parnell and Boylan’s Hall at Gis borne on Thursday night. Mr Thornton, scenic artist, was at work, and a lad named Russ, who was in the hall at the same time, noticed a light under the stage. On examination Thornton discovered several lighted candles amongst a heap of rub bish. The police have a clue to the incen diary.

Summer Flower Show. — The Sum mer Flower Show will bo he held on the 30th ins’ ,at the Town Hail. There will be a large number of classes, and no less than .19 special prizes have been offered for competition by various residents in terested in floriculture. The season has been a good on for flowers, and such a year for fruit has not been known for some time. The Show ought therefore to prove a most attractive one. ■ The Secretary, Mr S. E. Poyntz, wishes the e 1 tries to be in as soon after Thursday as possible. Business Mems. —Special attention is directed to Messrs Orr and Go’s announ cement in our advertising columns respect ing their recent shipments from England and America, of hardware, &c. Every thing from a hank of twine to a weighing machine, ora nee lie to a scythe -is to be had at Messrs Orr and Go’s well stocked establishment. —Mr Andrew Orr’s Christ mas announcement will' be found else where, from which it will be perceived that he is prepared to supply Christmas luxuries in great variety. A Happy Home. —The Sanitary In spector at Auckland has reported to the local Board of Health that he and the health officer. Dr Stockwell, visited the house occupied by Captain Snow and his mother, in William street, Auckland, and found it in a filthy condition beyond des cription. Scarlet fever and typhoid were in the house adjoining. He recommen ded that the house be pulled down and burnt, and Captain Snow and his mother removed to the Hospital and Refuge, as unable-to look after themselves. The Board authorised the Inspector to take the necessary steps to . get the place purified.

Mo tE Growling About the Railway Tariff.—A meeting of merchants and others was held at Oamaru yesterday to consider what steps should be taken with regard to the new railway tariff. Dur.ng the dis cussion on the question it was pointed out that the new tariff would have an in jurious effect on such towns as Timaru, Invercargill, and Oamaru, and it was re solved that a committee be appointed to examine the new railway tariff, and tabu late its most glaring inconsistencies, and that .places similarly situated with Oa maru should be invited to join in getting a tariff framed on a fair basu. The question of railway communication with the interior was considered, and a com mittee was appointed to discuss the ques tion with Sir Julius Vogel.

The Westport Case. —ln the case Williams v. the Quean heard at Nelson yesterday, the Judge’s summing up occu pied an hour and fifty minutes. The jury th n retired, and after an absence of nearly an hour, returned the finding— “ That the steamer Westport settled upon the vertical snag, and sank in consequence ; that Her Majesty’s Executive Govern ment were mot aware of the existence o this snag, but after the comment from the harbor master, if proper steps had been taken promptly they would have been so aware ; that the Government negli gently and improperly allowed the said snag to remain alongside the staiths ; that no steps were taken to indicate to masters of vessels the existence of the hidden danger ; that the captain of the West was ignorant of such danger ; that :the master moored his vessel with out communicating , with the harbor master, and upon his own respon sibility, but there was a tacit permission to do so, according, to the usage of the port; that the suppliant, in consequence of the injuries mentioned, suffered damage and lon to the amount of LISOO. ”

Tiswald School —The following is the lis; of the prizes awarded on Thursday night to the Tinwald school children : Standard V : Annie Cairncross, 1 ; Han nah Lewis and Eliza' Houston, equal. Waiting ; Annie Cairncross, 1 ; Eliza Houston, 2. Sawing : Annie Cairncross, 1 ; Hannah Lewis, 2. Special for Dia logue and perseverance, Thomas Wilson. Standard IV: Maggie Meharry, 1 ; Agnes - Williams, 2. Writing Martin Meharry, I ; Martha Holborough, 2. Standard 111. and IV ; Sewing, Isabella Stalker, 1 ; IMCary Lewis, 2 ; Katie Arm strong, 3. Standard 111. : Martha Me harry, j. ; George Clarlc, 2. Writing: George Clark, 1; Martha Meharry, 2. Standard 11. : Annie Meharry, 1 ; James Smith, 2 ; Albert Williams, 3. Writing: Patrick Murphy, 1 ; Annie Meharry, 2. Standard I and 11. : Sewing, Mary Ann Stalker,. 1 ; Alice Lawrence, 2 ; Annie Lewis, 3. Standard I : Ralph Arm strong; 1 ; Charles Brader, 2 ; William Mullaney, 3. Writing : William Mul .laney, 1 ; Ralph Armstrong, 2. Infants Sewi ig : Annie Brader, 1 ; Emma Scott, 2. For good conduct, awarded by the votes of the children : Isaac Lewis and Mary Gough were selected by the child ren. Each .child under the standards re ceived a Christmas gift.

Tub Suspected Muhdeu at Auckland. —Thomas Priestly and Mrs laugh Hamil ton were brought up on remand at the Auckland Police Court yesterday before Seth Smith, Esq., R. M., charged with the wilful murder of Hugh Hamilton. The Court and approaches were thronged by the assemblage to see the prisoners. Priestly seemed to have recovered his health, and, as before, manifest ;d no ap pearance of tremor or discomposure. He surveyed the crowd with the utmost cool ness. Mrs Hamilton did not ones look around her, but she was quite composed. Mr Tyler announced that he appeared for Priestly. Mr Thomas appeared for Mrs Hamilton. Superintendent Thomson said at this stage of the enquiry—Your Wor ship, lam not prepared to adduce any evidence, and, as I indicated before, I now apply for a further remand till to morrow, Saturday, week. Since the last adjournment was made, a post mortem, ex amination has taken place, and, without disclosing or anticipating its results, I may say they fully confirm me in the course I have pursued in causing the pri soners to be arrested on a charge of wilful murder. I feel satisfied with the correct ness of what I have done. The remand was then granted, there being no opposi tion. The prisoners were then removed from the dock, and the bulk of those rn Court immediately joined the crowd in the street, who were waiting for the re appearance of accused. There was no attempts however, at any manifestation of feeling on the part of the public.

Tenders. —The Longheach Road Board invite tenders foriroad formation.

TsijupaioiioßEAN.—A ball is announced to take place in Mr Clark’s grain shed, Tinwald, on New Year’s night.

Thh Orange Concert. —Ladies and are to take part ;.i die ,Coi«pHHo!p Tuesday night, are reminded that a full rehearsal will take place in the Town Hall this evening. TiNtflxn Store. —The business of the Tinwald store, until recently conducted by Messrs Biggs and Reid, has been re sumed under the management of a mem ber of the late firm —Mr W. Biggs.

Thcrsdat’s Concert. —We are re quested to state that the whole of the per formers at Mrs Wood’s concert on Thurs day last wore pupils of that lady, and that there was consequently no assistance given by others than the pupils themselves. Accident. —We regret to learn thht Mrs Norrish, of Waterton, met with a painful accident last night, bhe was re turning home in a trap, and when half-way over the bridge the horse’s blinkers came off. Mrs Norrish stopped the horse (for tunately a very quiet one), and in getting out of the trap, slipped and fell, striking her head with some violence on the wooden curbing or skirting of the bridge. The sufferer was picked up by Mr Mul lanoy, bridge-keeper, and was afterwards driven to her own home. We'are pleased to learn that the lady was not seriously hurt, although the blow inflicted a nasty wound on the head. Christmas Cheer. —ln accordance with our usual custon at this “ festive ” season we despatched a reporter this after noon to see and report on the various Christmas novelties. But the weather was too hot for shows of meat,, and the grocers, confectioners, greengrocers, and other purveyors, were evidently reserving themselves for to-night, when, wa are given to understand, the display of good things will, to borrow a phrase from playbills, be on a scale of magnificence never before equalled in Ashburton. The fruit shops present perhaps the most tempting display of any to the foot pas senger during such weather as wa have experienced to-day.lndeed larger towns, we are confident, cannot boast of a better display of seasonable fruits than is to be found in Ashburton at the present time. The grocers’ shops are all arrayed with’ good things for Christmas, and it would he hard indeed to single out one shop that is more profusely supplied than another with good cheer. In some places the decorations are very pretty, and add cdtir siderably to the general effect. To-night will be observed, so far as shoppers are concerned, as Christmas eve, and to-nighf the streets will doubtless bo crowded with people,'out, to' see the shop windows “dressed," in their best in honor of the occasion.

■ Holloway’s Ointment and Pills.-t- Though it is impossible, in this climate of changing temperature, to prevent; ill-health altogether, yet its /onn and frequency may be. much 1 mitigated by the' early adoption of remedial measures.' When hoarseness, cough, thick breathing, and the attending slight fever indicate irritation of the throat and chest, Holloway’s Ointment should be rubbed 1 upon these parts without delay, and his , Pills taken in appropriate doses, to promote its curative action. No catarrhs or sore throats: can resist these remedies. Printed directions envelope every package of Holloways medicaments which are suited to all ages and conditions and to every ordinary disease to which humanity is liable.—Advt.

FIRE.

About half-past twelve o’clock this morning the fire bells rang out a sharp alarm, and a locomotive at the station shrieked in concert with the bells. Late as it was there was a general turn-out and no time was lost in reaching tbs scene of the fire for the flames were leaping high in the air. The .burning premises proved to be those occupied by Mr W. R. Dunn; reaper and expert, Ppter street. The Ashbuvton Fire Brigade and the Western, Brigade were both quickly on the groqnd, but the flames had attained too firm a hold on the wooden workshop to render the efforts of the firemen of any avail and very soon the burning building was in ruins. The new “fish-tail” channel strainer was. used for the first time, at .this fire and was a complete suc cess. ’We say, it was used for the first time, but it has been tried experimentally of course before, and the predictions of its . success then - made were last night fully verified. Fortunately a long iron shed at the rear of Mr Dunn’s workshop containing timber,' &c., was saved. Mr Dunnwas away at Loagbeach at the time of the disaster, and Mrs Dunn and family were in Christchurch. The only person on the premises was a lad named Porter, em pldyed at the works. He says he was awakened by hearing the flames roaring, and looking, up saw the shavings in a blaze.. He is wholly unable to throw any lighten the origin of the fire. Mr W. Elz, coachbuilder, says he was passing the premises but ten,minutes before the alarm was given, and he noticed nothing at all amiss then. The premises were insured in the North British office for L2OO and the stock was insured in the same pffi e for L 75, and Mr Dunn estimates his loss over, and above these amounts at about a couple of hundred poundi. The disaster is a peculiarly unfortunate one, coming at this season just as harvesting operations ,are commencing and Mr Dunn was get ting his hands full of work. He is to be sincerely sympathised with. The pre mises were built about five years ago by Mr H o3So yi who carried on a foundry business in them.

FASHION’S IN LIPS.

“ The Bongo women” (says Schwein furth) “ delight in distinguishing them selves by an 'adornment which to our nation is nothing less than a hideous mutilation. As soon as a woman is married the operation commences of extending her lower lip. This, at first only slightly bored, is widened by inserting into the orifice plugs of wood, gradually increasing in size until at length the entire feature is enlarged to five or six times its original pro portions. The plugs are cylindrical in form, not less than an inch thick, and are exactly like the pegs of bone or wood worn by the women of Musgoo. By this means the lower lip is extended horizontally till it projects far above the upper, which is also bored and fitted with a copper plate or nail, and now and than by a little ring, and some times by a bit of straw, about as thick as a lucifer match. Nor do they leave the nose intact; similar bits of straw are inserted in the edges of the nos trils, and I have seen as many ,as three of these on each side. A favorite ornament for the cartilage between the nostrils is a copper ring, just like those that are placed in the nose of buffaloes and other beasts of burden for the purpose of rendering them tract able. The greatest coquettes among the ladies wear a clasp or cramp at the corners of the mouth, as though they wanted to contract the orifice, and literally, to put a curb upon its capa bilities. These subsidiary ornaments are not, however, found at all universally among the women, and it is rare to see them all at once upon a single individual; the plug in the lower lip of the married woman is alone sine qua non , serving as it does

for an artificial distinction of race.”—- Popular Science Monthly for October.

ALLEGED CANCER CURE.

A lady contributor to the Rural Nm Yorker writes: Four years ago I learned a remedy for cancer, which I have never known to fail in effecting a cure. It came to my knowledge in this, manner:—A lady, at whose house I wss

stopping, had a sister whose face was terribly disfigured, the nose being almost entirely gone, and the throat so much eaten away that the girl could not; speak in a way intelligible to any but those accustomed to her. The sores were all healed, and had been for .years,. ! and there was now no, appearance of eruptions, or any impurities of the She was-so disfigured ;:hat- it, . wlould almost have seemed a menjy not to have saved her life, but she was an . example of what the medicine cbhld' A effect. While I was iat this house, I met a gentleman who. X haph pfeiied to know had been with a cancer, which Jiad caused him much anxiety. He had recently some time in New York under f tHe treatment of a celebrated cancer doctor, but without obtaining relief. I informed the lady,of these, facts, v and ) she gave this receipt. This “was foui ' ybars ago. I saw the gentleman a few ninths since and inquired about the cancer. The reply was, “ Oh, if: gives mjeno trouble : if I have any fear of itv I take a little of Mrs S.’s it'is allright.’ I have an aunt betwfc'fen 50 and 60 years old, who has had an internal cancerous tumour, 5 causing her much suffering, and rendering her for much of the lime unable to work. JShe T has been treated by many eminerit phys- A. sicians, and has spent hundreds of dollars, but all to little purpose. the last few months she had been "tak ing this medicine, arid says she has not been so.well for jyears. - X rfiight men tion other cases, but perhaps, these be sufficient. X Have never, it: to fail In a single instance to cure impurities’. 6f the blood, whether ' can- . cerous or otherwise. I; wish X could, . inspire in others the same confidence | Which I feelj for I am cettgin it would •mitigate a . vast amount of suffering, (dancer cure: aozs. of sulphur, jtfoz. pfi quicksilver, ioz of cream of tartar,' ‘ •,j4 a z. of saltpetre. Put ■ into a pint of molasses, stir, take a tablespoon ful before going to bed. For outside application : One bottle of British oil, idz. of red precipitate. The sulphur v arid quicksilver must be thoroughly | mixed for a long time in a druggist’s mortar, and then the 1 other ingredients added. I wish this could be published ” in every paper in the land, and that in ! after years I could' have the satisfaction ofknpwing that many have been saved , from,horrible suffering and death byiits t i,t use.. . r-

SPOUTING.

q.J.O. NEW YEAR’S MEETING.

The following entries were received last night for . ■ t; ( The Selling Race-t-A sweepstake cf 6 " , sova each, with 50 sovs added ; for three-year-olds and upwards ; winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race for 400 so vs, the sur plus, if any, to be divided between the second horse and the 0.J.0. fund; any horse may be claimed at entrance ; selling price; if entered to be sold ■ for 300 sova, allowed 71bs ; for 200 ' 11 sovs, 141bs ; for 100 sova 211bs, foe. j 50 Bovs,’2Blbs; weight forage. One ‘' hnile and a quarter. Fair Nell (100 sova) Amulet (100 sovs Rebecca (100 sova) Statesman (100., Sou’wester (100 sovs) sovs) The New Year Welter Plate Hanoi- ; ~ 1 cap, of 100 sovs, with a sweepstake of ’t 5 sovs e ioh to go to the second horse. 1 , ■ Minimum weight 7st. If highest)' ’ weight accepting ia under lOst 7ib to be raised to that weight. One and it / 1 * half miles. ' ' , ■ j. King Quail The Curate Blue Jacket Natator Whitbach Salvage ' Rebecca Leos ' bi The Midsummer Two-year-old Handi cap, a sweepstake of 10 sovs each, with 200 sova added ; the second horse to receive 25 sovs out of tha ’/ stakes ; for two-year-olds. Five fur- 'f _ longs. Bribery colt Fair Agnes colt * Helena Darnley , , Water Nymph Radames i SJ Oudeis Trickster i ’ The following were the second payments for ’ ’ ,

THE CHRISTCHURCH CUP. st lb at lb . Sir Modrcd... 912 Vanguard ... 7 10;.tni Salvage ... 8 8 King Quail ... 7 5_ _ Bundoora ... 8 3 Emir Bay ... 7 3 Tasman : ... 7 11 Leos... ...6; 0’ f Hilda ... 7 11 I.

CABLE NEWS.

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[REUTER'S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] Money and the Markets. London, Dec. 21, Consols are quoted at being's L decline of S/%. The Bank rate remains at 5, and the market rate of discount at per cent. The total reserve in notes and bullion in the Bank of Eng land is Li 1,200,000. The proportion of the reserve to the liabilities is 40. , per cent. New Zealand securities are:jl —5 per cent. 10.40 Loan, 105. a 5 percent. 1889, Loan, 108, ex div.j’.u-d 4j£ per cent., 1879-1904 Loan, Adelaide wheat, ex warehouse, 49s New Zealand wheat, ex warehouse, 435, 6dto 46s 6d ; Adelaide flour, ex ware : i0 ’ house, 345; Australian tallow, best beef, 42s ; mutton, 44s 6d. Collision at Sea. The barque Astrcrape, bound from - London to Melbourne has put int 6( ' Plymouth, having suffered damage from a collision with another vessel. T j [Received Dec. 23, 12.30 p.m.] A Terrible Oale. London, Deo. 22. Intelligence is to hand that a severe storm has been experienced at St John’s, on the Newfoundland coast. The gale raged for fully two days, and resulted in thirty-five wrecks and some loss of life. »

Distress in Ireland. There are now unmistakable signs J' of distress in Ireland. Owing to the V failure of the potato crops, hundreds of the poorer classes are already suffering from great destitution, and it is feared . r the distress will increase. , Toncpiin. Paris, Dec. 21, , ; . -j The French Government has ,j; finitely decided to equip an expedition to Tonquin for the establishment of-a ~ French Protectorate over that places 1 w and it is announced that a vote of ‘ / credit to defray the expenses of the ex- ‘ J

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, DECEMBER J 33, 1882.



£jHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. The Ashburton Guardian will NOT be Published on Christinas Day and Boxing Day, Monday and Tuesday next. W. H. ZOUOH, Proprietor. SAMUBLSON’ S PRIZE SHEAF TWINE BINDER & HARVESTER THE NEW ZEALAND GRAIN AGENCY AND MERCANTILE COM PANY, LIMITED, Have landing, ex Marlborough, their first shipment of the bamuelson PRIZE TWINE BINDER AND HARVESTER. The Machines, which are now being fast sold, have many material improve ments on the one exhibited by Messrs Samuelson last season. Among others we may mention especially the NEW AND STRONG MAIM GEAR - FRAME CHAIN LIFTING GEAR ON TRA VELLING WHEEL RAISING AND LOWERING GEAR FOR GRAIN WHEEL PATENT OILING ARRANGE MENTS FOR DRIVING-WH EEL IMPROVED SHIFTING REEL These, combined with the lightness of draught, lowness of cut, simplicity of con struction, and strength of material, render the machine the most complete offered this season. The Binder is simple and easy to oper ate and automatic, making sheaves regular in size and with perfect separation and good shape, with secure knot. Messrs Samuelson, in perfecting this machine, have avoided complication, and have carefully studied extreme simplicity and facility of ad justm nt. An expert irotn Messrs Samuelson’s Factory is now on the way out. and will arrive in New Zealand early in December, go at) cq be present to render his services daring next harvest. Early application is necessary to avoid disappointment in securing a machine. G. G. STEAD, Managing Director. P. CUNNINGHAM, Consulting Director. W. HORNE, 12au . Agent, Ashburton.



John Meech, Burns t t street, _ f ASHBURTON, CABINETMAKER & UPHOLSTERER. The above advertiser begs to intimate to his numerous friends and customers that as :he has ... EXTENDED HIS PREMISES He is now in a position to execute all kinds of FURNITURE at prices to meet THE TIMES. Second-hand Furniture bought and ■old. First Prize awarded at the late A. and P. Show. 2Showrooms —Next Bullock’s Arcade. "Workshop—Next Mail )ffice.



F YOU WANT GOOD AND STRONG FURNITURE, GO TO DAVIS’S CHEAP FURNITURE AND BED DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. JjIVEBY. article Sold at Christchurch X-J Prices and guaranteed boat of material and workmanship. V' “ FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY.FURNISHED



Wanted WANTED— A SITUATION, by a competent man, as driver of an engine with combine, etc. Home and colonial experiences. Apply, W. Whin bay, P. 0., Masterton, North Island. d!6 WANTED— TENDERS for Cutting, Stocking, and Stacking 323 acres of Wheat on the Mount Hutt Estate. Par ticulars may be obtained at Messrs Mor gan and Hibbs’, Methven. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. WANTED KNOWN—That A. ORR is selling Best Currants, 6d per lb; Splendid Tea, 2s and 2s 6d. Every article equally as cheap. d!9 YTJ'aNTED KNOWN—That Robert V\ Elston, Burnett street, Ashbur ton, having procured the newest appara tus, is prepared to Sweep Chimneys at very low rates. Any orders left at the Town Hall will receive prompt attention. yjf ANTED KNOWN. That BONEDUST, specially prepared for drilling with carrots, mangolds, etc., can be obtained from the undersigned. WANTED KNOWN —The Leicester Boot Warehouse, Burnett street, is the cheapest shop in Ashburton for Boots and Shoes. Ladies Boots from 6s 6d per pair ; Ladies’ Prunella, 7a 6d per pair; great variety of Infants’, lid per pair ; Men’s Balmorals, 12s 6d per pair ; Men’s Bluchers, 8s 6d ; Men’s Shoes, 10s 6d; Boy’s strong nailed Laceups, 6s 6d. Repairs neatly executed. J. G. GREEN & CO., 20d Burnett street. ANTED KNOWN—It is Mr Lan caster’s intention to extend his Bread Business, and he wishes his cus tomers to know ho has secured Mr Thomas Hicks to manage that branch. A Cart will be run with Broad alone, independent of the other Two Carts, which will con tinue to run as before. The name of Mr Hicks will be a sufficient guarantee that, under his management, Bread of unex ceptionable quality will be turned out of the FREETRADE BAKERY, East street —R. Lancaster, Proprietor. 240 19d 760 c F. MAYO, Hampstead Bone Mills.



Special Advertisements. QHRISTMAS PRESENTS. JUST OPENED UP, A Large and Choice Selection of FANCY GOODS TOYS PRIZE BOOKS. &0., &c., &c. Andrewes Bros., BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, &c. East street south, Ashburton. n!5 CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR CARDS —A Large and Splendid Assortment, comprising all the Newest Designs in Great Variety.— Andrewes Bros., Book sellers, Stationers, etc., East street south, Ashburton d 6 THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL IN SURANCE COMPANY Head Office: 151, West George street, Glasgow. Capital ... £1,000,000 FIRE RISKS taken at lowest current rates. Claims promptly settled here. W. R. BOYLE, n 7 Agent, Ashburton. g AYE YOUR GRAIN AND PURCHASE Walter A. Wood’s TWINE REAPER AND BINDER, Which obtained the FIRST PRIZE and GOLD MEDAL against all comers at the TRIAL held last season in Christ church, under the aus/ices of the Canter bury A. and P. Association. This Machine combines Lightness of Draught, Simplicity of Construction, Ease of Management, Durability, and with Quantity and Quality of Work. Ealing, 21st December, —To Messrs Poyntz and Co, —Gentlemen.—In an swer to your enquiry 1 might state that the Wood’s Twine Binder, works to my entire satisfaction,and may mention that during last season, 1 cut 154 acres of wheat during a strong wind with perfect ease, and produced good work. Yours truly, Henry Herne, manager for J. E. Ruddenkiau. Newlands, 22nd December, —Messrs Poyntz and Co., Ashburton. —I have this day completed catting 25 acres of rye grass on my farm at Newlands, with a W. A. Wood’s Twine Binder, purchased from you last year, to my entire satisfaction. The crop is now lying on the ground, and speaks for itself. Anyone wishing to see the crop can do so on visiting my farm. Yours faithfully, Martin Griffin,



FOR SALE— Second-hand GRASS-STRIPPER. FOR SALE— Second-hand McCormick REAPERS and BINDERS. FOR SALE- Four-horse DRAY. FOR SALE— A WAGONETTE, in capital order. FOR SALE— An Eight-horse-power ENGINE, by Clayton and Shuttleworth, in good order. FOR SALE COMBINE, by Marshall. ON SALE BINDER TWINE, WIRE, and OIL, at current rates. Poyntz & Co., AGENTS.



Special Advertisements. [With an apology to Green’s Shade.] GHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES.—The BIG SHOP in East Street, Ash burton, has just been opened with an entirely NEW STO?K of English, Foreign, and Colonial-m;de BOOTS and SHOES, which will be sold at my usual LOW PRICES, which have given such satisfaction in Tinwald and else where. —O. HAWKINS, “ Mukste*” Wakkhousk, Ashburton ; also at Tin wald.



■q 0A L. COAL. COAL. Wo have now IN’ STOCK, ex Con* ference, a large supply of the Old Lambton Coal. This is the BEST HOUSE COAL imported. 18n TUCKER, RE ST ELL & CO.



TO BLACKSMITHS, iM BREWERS, AND OTHERS. Just la .ded, ex Mary Campbell, from Groymouth, a supply of the CELEBRATED Brunner Coal, The best procurable for blacksmith and steam purposes. n 27 TUCKER, RESTELL & CO.



We have now IN STOCK and for sale, ex vessels from Kaipara, a large assort ment of DRESSED AND UNDRESSED Kauri Timber, including sizes to suit all requirements of the Building Trade. WELL - SEASONED TIMBER for Joiners and Cabinetmakers. Also, from Foxton, ex Awaroa and Forest Queen, Totaral Black Pine, of ihe best quality to be obtained. 021 TUCKER. RESTELL & CO.



mEY THE HEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory For every article of MEN’S, YOUTHS’ AND BOYS’ CLOTHING, SHIPPING AND TRAVELLING OUTFITS ; Also for CHOICE NEW GOODS In hats, hosiery, shirts, ties, PORTMANTEAUX, RUGS, BLANKETS, &c. HIGHEST AWARD AND SPECIAL HONORARY MENTION At DUNEDIN INDUSTRIAL EXHI BITION ; Also, TWO PRIZE MEDALS AND SPECIAL CERTIFICATE Awarded at CHRISTCHURCH EXHIBITION. Seventeen Retail Branches now open in the Colony. A SINGLE ARTICLE AT THE WHOLESALE PRICE. Ashburton Branch: EAST STREET, W. SPARROW, Manager. b!9 gANTA CLAUS IS COMING. JBL MTjones’ COMPLIMENTS TO ALL; And desires to call special attention to the following items, which have been carefully selected for the coming Festive Season ; BOOKS ! BOOKS ! ! REWARD, PRESENTATION, and PRIZE BOOKS.



NEW VOLUMES— Boys’ Own Annual Girls’ Own Annual Chatterbox Child's Compan’on Infants’ Magazine, &c., &o. POE IS— VARIOUS Authors ; Sir Walter Scott’s Works, new edition, complete. TOYS ! TOYS !! TOYS !! ! GREAT VARIETY—in Wood, Tin, China, and Indiarnbber. DOLLS ! DOLLS !! DOLLS! ! ! ALL SIZ S—From one inch to two feet—in Wood, Rag, China, Composition, etc. FANCY GOODS ! FANCY GOODS ! A NICE SELECTION of the above, suitable for Christmas Presents and New Year Gifts. ALL the above Goods are offered at the LOWEST Possible Prices for CASH. A LIBERAL DISCOUNT allowed to schools on parcels of Toys, Books, etc. PIANOS, ORGANS, BRASS, and STRINGED INSTRUMENTS ON DEFERRED PAYMENTS. H. M. JONES, BURNETT ST. & BARING SQUARE. 13d The mutual fire & marine INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. We are prepared to accept RISKS on Threshing Machines and Growing Crops. RATE—2S per cent. LESS than any previous season. o2 TUCKER, RBSTELL & CO. Thomas Taylor, JgAKER AND CONFECTIONER, East street. WE DDIJN 6 OAKES To Order. Manufacturer of CIDER AND OTHER CORDIALS,



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