SHIPPING.

PORT OP LYTTELTON. r Arrived. Yesterday. Albion, s. s., from Sydney, via Auckland K lliid East Coast Ports. Wakatipu, s.s., from Port Chalmers. To-day. Te Anau, s. s., from Port Chalmers. Sailed. Yesterday. Albion, as , for Melbourne, via Dun edin and Bluff. SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. Dunedin, Yesterday, Sailed—Te Anau for the North.

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES To-morrow, Friday, May 20. Matson, Cox, and Co., at the Farm of Mr W. Ford—Farm Stock, &c.; noon. - ' Saturday, May 27. •Mr T. Bullock, at the Bazaar—Horses ; 1.30 p.m. Tuesday, May 30. Mr T. Bullock, at the Homestead of Mr . J, Thompson (near the County Sale -fards)— Farm' Stock, Furniture, &c.; 1 , o’clock. Saturday, June 3. Mr. T. Bullock, at his rooms, East street ■—landed Property ; 1 o’clock. Tuesday, June 6. Matson, Cox and Co., at the Tinwald Yards —Stock.

MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, &o To-morrow, Friday, May 26. Somerset Lodge, Monthly Meeting, in the Masonic Hall, Tailored street, 7.30. Monday, May 29. Wooilen Factory Company —Town Hall, •8 p. m. Bdrough Council, at' Borough Council Chambers, at 7 o’clock. Tuesday, June 6. /©rough of Ashburton Licensing Com • mittee —Annual Meeting, R.M. Court house, Ashburton. *ahburton Permanent Building and In vestment Society, Monthly Meeting, from 6.30 to 8.30 p.m. Wednesday, June 7. County Council, at the County Council Chambers, at 11 o’clock. Ashburton Licensing Committee—Annual Meeting, Temperance Hall, Tinwald. Thursday, June 8. Fancy Dress. Rink, in aid of Library Fund—Town Hall, 8 p.m. Wakanuißoad Board—Monthly Meeting, Road Board Office, Moore street Upper Ashburton Licensing Committee Annual Meeting, Road Board Office, Westerfield.

Friday, June 9. Mount Somers Licensing Committee Annual Meeting, Road Board Office, 'Mount Somers.

TRAVELLERS’ GUIDE.

Trains Leave Ashburton for Christ church and intermediate stations at 7.10 a.m. , 11a.m., and (Express) 5.40 p.m. Trains Leave Ashburton fob Timaru and South, at 6.50 a.m., 10.32 a.m. (Express), and 445 p.m.—the latter pro ceeding no farther than Timaru. Trains Arrive at Ashburton from Christchurch at 10 20 aim. (Express), 435 p.m., and 7.50 p.m. Trains Arrive at Ashburton from Timaru and South at 10.46 a.m., 5.28 p.m, (Express), and 8.10 p.m.

NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.

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The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas, et Prevalebit. THURSDAY, MAY 25, 1882. Killing the Goose that Lays the Golden Eggs.

TOWN EDITION. [lssued at 4 40 p.m. j

Our Alford Forest correspondent in his letters appearing in recent issues of this journal has directed public atten tion to a very important matter, viz., the reckless destruction of forest tim ber in his district, and other places throughout the colony, and has done his best to point out that wilful waste will, in this as in other cases, infallibly cause woeful want. Indeed, this is a matter that has received but too little attention hitherto. From time to time as our correspondent observes, a warn ing note has been sounded, and colo nists have been cautioned to take care of the forests, yet nothing has been done, no systematic plan has been adopted to ensure the conservation of what is now a national source of wealth, but which cannot long continue so if timber is to be sacrificed in the whole sale manner which has prevailed in the past. Sir Julius Vogel when Premier of the colony, took a keen interest in this matter, and collected a mass of in formation on the means adopted for the preservation of forests in other countries. The result of this informa tion was embodied, if we remember rightly, in a voluminous parliamentary paper. But nothing resulted. The question is no foolish or vexatious one. Already many places in the colony have suffered irreparable mis chief from the axe and the match. The city of Wellington would be one of the most picturesquely-situated cities imaginable if the timber that once graced the amphitheatre of hills in which it is embosomed were still in existence. Old Wellingtonians remem ber when these hills were green and wooded, and the trees grew right down to the waters’ edge. Let any one visit the scene now and behold the change. The timber has all disappeared, thanks to the early settlers, and hardly a stick remains to relieve the monotony of the barren hills. Waimate bush has suf fered in the same way, the great fire there (which of course was possibly the result of accident) having swept away acres on acres of timber. In Akaroa and Little River, celebrated once for their bush, the process of destruction is now going on, and the axe and the match are almost daily destroying what can never be replaced. Should not these facts teach us a lesson ? Our timber supply is by no means an inex haustible one, and for the sake of the future we think that the Government would be acting wisely in taking imme diate steps to check the evil complained of, and conserve our forests by placing them under the supervision and control of a State Forestry Department. Even private purchasers of bush land should be held responsible for wilful and wanton destruction of timber. It will

never do to kill the goose that lays the golden eggs.

New Telegraph Stations. —Telegraph stations have been opened at the Hinds in this county, and at Kaeo, in the county of Mongonui. Departure of the Governor. Sir Arthur Gordon, having received six months’ leave of absence, goes imme diately to Fiji. An Administrator is to be sent out forthwith.

Athletic. On Monday evening a match was made between Messrs J. M. O’Connor, the well-known Timaru athlete, and 0. Scrimshaw, to run half-a-milo for LSO a aide. The match is fixed for Ju:.c 24th.

The Queen’s Health. —There was only one case at the Police Court this morning—that of an old lady who had been drinking the Queen’s health too freely. She was cautioned and dis charged. Borough Council Auditors, —Messrs Gundry, Curtis, Smith, and Boyle were to-day nominated for the office of auditors for the Borough of Ashburton. A poll for the election of two of the candidates is fixed for Juno Ist, at the Council chambers.

Death of Cloud. —It will bo seen from our report of the race meeting held at Dunedin yesterday, that the bay gelding Cloud, recently owned by Mr William Saunders was killed, while running in the hurdle race. His jockey fortunately es caped unhurt. Evangelistic Service. —An evange listic service is announced to take place in the Wesleyan Church to-night, at half past seven, and members of the choir are asked to be in attendance at seven o’clock. Addresses by varions speakers will be given, and a cordial invitation is given to all interested to attend.

Sale at Rangitata Island. —We beg to draw the attention of our readers to the sale of stock, implements, produce, etc., to be held by Messrs Matson, Cox Co., to-morrow, at the farm of Mr ffm. Ford, Rangitata Island. Luncheon will be provided, and traps will meet the ex press train at the Rangitata station to convey those desirous of attending the sale, to Mr Ford’s place.

Temperance Conference. A con ference of temperance workers was held at the Young Men’s Christian Association rooms, Auckland, yesterday. Sir W. Fox delivered an interesting address in favor of better temperance. Temperance sub scriptions are being raised for the main tenance of Native and European temper ance lectures. Negotiations are also tak ing place for the visit on a lecturing tour of Mr J. B. Gough. Railway Accident. —A stock train travelling North yesterday morning, carrying sheep, was thrown off the line by the engine striking a horse near Shag Point junction. The engine fell over on its side, and fifteen truck loads of sheep were upset, many of the animals being killed. The driver escaped without in jury, but the fireman was badly bruised, and scalded. The line was blocked for some hours.

Wakanui Election. —The Returning Officer notifies that the nomination of candidates for the Wakanui seat will take place on June 10th next, and that the poll, if necessary, will be held on the 16th of June. The following will be the poll ing places County saleyards ; Town Hall, Rakaia; Pondarves schoolroom, Chsrtsey road ; schoolroom, Wakanui; Road Board office, Longbeach; and Stationmaster’s house, Hinds railway sta tion.

The Royal Polytechnic. This favorite resort of the youth of London de sirous of blending their “amusement with instruction ’’—the old Polytechnic in Re gent street — is now a thing of the past, and has been shorn of its attractions by the auctioneer. Leotard, the mechanical figure in the great central hall, was knocked down to an American showman. The Polytechnic had reached a respectable old age, and fulfilled its mission. It will, however, be missed. The Young Men’s Christian Association have purchased the building. Debating Society. —A meeting of the Debating Society was held last evening. In the absence of the president and vice president, Mr Hogg occupied the chair. A letter of apology was read from Mr Lawrence, of Tinwald, regretting his absence. Owing to this the debate bn capital punishment was postponed. A subject for discussion was then balloted for, with the result that the question “Is war a necessary evil 1” was debated, Mr Stringer leading in the affirmative and Mr Hogg in the negative. Several others spoke. At the conclusion of the argu ments the affirmative side of the question was carried by a large majority. The pro ceedings then terminated. Watehton. — A special meeting of the Waterton Library Hall Committee was held at the hall on Tuesday to arrange about holding a concert and dance (the first of a series for the winter months.) the opening one to take place on the 30th May inst. Members present—Messrs Davies, Taylor, Moses, Bryan, Lambert, and O’Shannasy (Hon. Sec.) Mr Taylor submitted his report to the effect that he had interviewed Messrs Wheeler and Dunn, the conductors of the Flemington Tonic Sol-fa Society, and that they would attend, to the number of twelve or four teen, and render several pieces at the entertainment ; in fact, the sole manage ment will be left in their hands. After the concert there will be a dance.

The Queen’s Birthday In Christ church. —Ten thousand and forty people patronised the Exhibition yesterday. “ Hands All Round,” Tennyson’s new national song, was sung in the Concert Hall by the Choral Society, but was not pa'rticulaaly successful. It will never, in all probability, attain the popularity of “ God save the Queen-” The Trades men’s Athletic Sports were well patronised during the day, and the Theatre Royal was largely attended at night. Nine thousand people attended the Old Eng lisho Fayre at Christchurch yesterday. The Drill Shed has been fitted up to resemble in no small degree “ a street of yo olden tyme,” and the lady assistants are all dressed in the costumes of a by-gone age. The procession of heralds, beef eaters, pages and nondescripts attracted, a great deal of attention as it marched through the streets before the Fayre was opened. The Grand National Meeting (of which a detailed report will be found in another column) was of course an im mense attraction.

Political. —The Press’ special wiring from Wellington last night says : —To-day has been observed as a close holiday in honor of the Queen’s Birthday, and neither news nor gossip seems to be stirring. The amendment moved by Mr Joyce last even ing to the Address in Reply is generally condemned as a stupid blunder in tactics due to the mover's vanity. Uo hoped he might by a fluke carry his amendment, and so be in the position of having de feated the Government. Ido not know whether he contemplated being sent for by his Excellency, but it is not unlikely. However, bis aspirations met with a severe check, for, with the exception ol Mr Feldwick, his seconder, ho was met with a chorus of disapprobation on all hands. There is no doubt a considerable feeling in favor of the Premier being a member of the popular Chamber ; but the other plan, if inconvenient, is so thoroughly in accordance with constitutional practice and precedent that Hie older stagers ridi cule the wild denunciations launched by the leas experienced members against a plan so well established and often adopted as that of having the Prinm Minister in the Upper House of the Legislature.

Oranoe Meeting. —The Grand Lodge of the Loyal Orangemen of the Middle Is land of New Zealand, met yesterday after noon, at the upper chamber of the Town Hall. Over fifty delegates were in atten dance from Dunedin, Timaru, and Christ church. The delegates returned by the evening trains North and South.

An Affecting Incident. —We clip the following touching incident from a con temporary :—Haverley’s Mastodon Min strels were playing in London, and were softly singing one night to a crowded house the . chorus in ‘ 1 Old Kentucky Home.” When the last notes melted away, a strange looking figure advanced a few steps from his seat in a dark corner of the pit, and the auditors were startled at hearing a voice say earnestly and dis tinctly, “ Sing the dear old song again— sing for me. I’m listening hard, I’m listening low, boys, and every word is a friend to me, home to me—everything. Say, will you sing it just for me, right now and here!” It was the figure and voice of Ben Leland, an old minstrel, who left America several years ago, and after • playing in Australia made his way, a broken down man, to London, Here he supported himself by playing the banjo, but generally eked out a miserable existence. The Mastodons sang the chorus again, and the figure sank back into its seat. When the audience dispersed it re mained motionless, and when an atten dant came to arouse it he found Ben Leland dead.

Sad Death —The circumstances sur rounding the death of Mrs David Ander son, of Otatara, which was announced on Monday (says the Southland Times) were of a singularly distressing character. Mrs Anderson, on Friday morning, having sent her elder children to school, appears to have gone to milk a cow, taking with her two children —one about four years, and the younger about eighteen months old. What occurred will never be per fectly known, but the inference! are that Mrs Anderson had finished milking, and was stooping to take the leg rope off, when the cow kicked her on the side just below the ribs, the mark of a blow being visible there. The unfortunate woman was en ceinte, and the effect of the kick was such the evidence of the little child being that that she appears to have died immediately, “ Jean kick mammy, and she sleep. From that time until well on in the after noon Mrs Anderson lay where she fell, the children crying piteously meanwhile. The first knowledge of the fatality was got by the return of the elder children from school. Information was then conveyed to Mr Anderson’s brother’s house, and also to himself at the sawmill, some four miles off. On examination it became evi dent that Mrs Anderson had been dead several hours, and nothing remained but to bear her body to her desolate home. The Journalist-Soldier on the Plat form. —Mr Arehibald Forbes sprained his ankle in alighting from a cab in Sydney, and had to deliver his first lecture from a seat. The Masonic Hall was crowded with a brilliant assemblage. His Excel lency Lord Augustus Loftus and Lady Loftus were present. The subject of the lecture was “ The Inner Life of a War Correspondent.” On appearing on the platform, Mr Forbes was greeted with enthusiastic applause. He wore a num ber of medals which had been awarded to him for bravery. Commencing his lecture with an anecdote relating to his experi ence with General Skobelofi in the early part of the Russo-Turkish War, the lecturer proceeded to explain the duties expected of a war correspondent, and then touched upon the dangers to which he was almost incessantly exposed. His account was in the main a narrative of his own career, and the audience was completely spellbound by his description of the wonderful inci dents which had marked his experiences. The lecture abounded in attractive anec dote and picturesque and striking de scription. The lecturer’s personal remin iscences of the field of battle were pecu-

liarly interesting, and his adventures were described so graphically and with such telling effect that the sympathies of the audience were frequently aroused and their attention enchained throughout.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

[per rbuter’s agency.] Cricket. London, May 22. In the cricket match Australians v. the Orleans Club at Twickenham, Pal mer bowled splendidly, taking six wickets for 99 runs. In their first inn ings the Australians had lost, at the close of the day’s play, four wickets for 55 runs. Murdoch was caught out for 32, and Giffen, not but, 22. London, May 23.

The cricket match Australians v. the Orleans Club was continued to-day at Twickenham, when the Australians were all disposed of for a total of 75. Giflen was stumped for 24, and McDonnell was caught for 25. The bowling of the Englishmen was dead on the wickets, and the Australians fol lowed on with their second innings, and when stumps were drawn for the day had put together 240 runs for nine wickets. Murdoch was not out for 106, having played a splendid innings, only giving one chance. McDonnell and Jones were both bowled for 28. The match was drawn in favor of the Eng lishmen. There was a large attend ance at the match to-day, but the weather was showery. The bowling of the Orleans Club was dead on the wicket, and the fielding was excellent. Repressive Measures in Ireland.

In the House of Commons to-day a motion giving precedence to the Irish Repression Bill, which had been intro duced by the Government, was carried by a substantial majority, and it was further decided that the question of payment of arrears of rent in Ireland should be dealt with after the Repres sion Bill. The House will sit to-mor row for the special purpose of dealing with the latter measure, which was read a second time to-day by a majority of 112.

Money and the Makets. Consols have advanced to 1020. New Zealand securities —Five per Cent. 10-40 Loan, 106 ; Five per Cent. 1889 Loan, 104; Four and a Half per Cent. 1879-1904 Loan, 104. Colonial breadstuffs are unchanged. Australian tallow —Best beef, 42s 6d; best mut ton, 43s 6d. Without Foundation. Reports which have been current to the effect that Mr Parnell intended to resign his seat in Parliamentt are now declared to be without foundation. Shipping. Arrived—Lady Jocelyn, from Lyt telton ; Jessie Readinan from the^Bluff. The Australian Cricketers at the Derby. The Australian cricketers are going to Epsom to-morrow to witness the Derby. Wool Sales. At to-day’s wool sale a good de mand was again experienced ; 9,200 bales were offered. To-morrow being the Queen’s birthday all the markets will be closed.

The Homeward Mails. The Homeward mails via Brindisi, which left Melbourne on the 13th April, were delivered in London to-day. Death of Sir John Holker. London, May 24. The death is announced of Sir John Holker, aged 54. The deceased was Attorney-General in the last Beacons field administration, and was in Janu ary last appointed Lord Chief Justice of Appeal. The Threatened Egyptian Crisis. Constantinople, May 23. Further communications have passed between the Porte and the Ambassa dors of England and France on the subject of the despatch of the squad rons to Alexandria. Satisfactory assur ances have been given, and the Sultan has been apprised by the Grand Vizier. It has transpired that it was promised that if the squadrons are now with drawn, that they shall be called upon to return in the event of any necessity for their presence in Egyptian waters arising, Cairo, May 23. It has transpired that the informal parleying which was proceeding with a view to bring about the termination of the existing crisis has failed. Ministers are actively undermining and inflaming the country, and decline to negotiate with Foreign Consuls, the unless French and English squadrons are withdrawn.

AUSTRALIAN.

[per reuter's agency.] Military Review. Sydney, To-day. A grand review of the Permanent Artillery and the Volunteer Forces took place yesterday in More Park, before the Governor. 11,548 men were under arms, and they were warmly complimented upon their efficiency and appearance by His Excellency. Suez Mails. Albany, May 23. Arrived —P. and O. Company's steamship Peshawauf, with the Suez mails, dated London, 12th April. Fire Brigade Demonstration. Melbourne, Yesterday. A great demonstration of Fire Bri gades took place last night. A torch light procession was formed, in which fully 3000 persons took part. The demonstration was a great success. A Mark of Respect j Both Houses of Parliament adjourned I last night as a mark of respect for the late Hon. Robert Ramsay, formerly Chief Secretary for the Colony. The Press in Flames. A great fire broke out to-day in the Government Printing Offices, Treasury Gardens. It is believed that the build ing has been completely gutted. Not withstanding the efforts made to extin guish it, the fire is still burning. Later. The Government Printing Office has been partially gutted by the fire which occurred to-day, and is now been ex tinguished. The damage is not so great as at first believed, but consider able loss has been occasioned.

TELEGRAMS.

[pur press association.] A Welcome Visitor. Auckland, To-day. There is a possibility of Mr Gough, the great temperance lecturer visiting the colony. A Drunkard’s Fate. Yesterday during the passage of the steamer Pingal, a digger named Sayers, who came aboard drunk, fell overboard and was drowned. A Drunken Passenger. New Plymouth, To-day. A semi-drunken man jumped off the train yesterday between Hawera and Normanby, and sustained some nasty bruises about his face and head. Mr Hurley, of Manaia, in trying to atop the man lost his balance and fell also, but was not hurt. The train was going about eight miles an hour at the time. A Good Idea. Dunedin, To-day. At a Volunteer gathering last night, a resolution was carried requesting Colonel Staveley to call a public meeting of Volun teers and citizens, to consider the advis ability of having the next meeting of the New Zealand Rifle Association in or near Dunedin. Food for the Flames. Invercargill, To-day. A four-roomed cottage in the suburb of Strathearne, owned by D. Fairweather, and occupied by one Pennefather, was burned down yesterday. It was insured for LIOO, and the furniture for Ll5O, the latter in the Colonial office. The adjoin ing building, owned by one Rogers, was considerably damaged, but the loss is covered by insurance in the Hanseatic office.

EXHIBITION SWINDLERS.

[by telegraph.] Christchurch, To-day.

At the Magistrate’s Court this morning William Anderson, alias Price, was charged with stealing a hair-brush from the Exhibition. Ho was also charged, in conjunction with Edward Longmore, alias George Adams, alias Elms, alias Elsdale, with having committed several burglaries in High street, on the night of April 21, or morcing of April 22. Sergeant Mason said he was compelled to apply for a week’s remand. The two pri soners had evidently some connection with the man who had shot at Mr Deans. The whole three had been seen about the Riccarton Bush in company near the spot where the stolen property had recently been found by the poilce. The police were not prepared to proceed with the case at present, and could not do so, in fact, till the third man referred to was in custody. The Bench remanded the prisoners to June Ist.

MR PILLIET’S CASE.

[by telegraph. J Wellington, To-day, The select committee appointed to en quire into the working of the Corrupt Practices Act, with a view of dealing with Pilliet’a case, met this morning, and ad journed till to-morrow morning, when its report will be submitted to the House. In order that no time may be lost in having the writ for the Stanmore seat issued, together with the removal of Pilliet’s dis qualifications, an adjournment was made to consider what the best shape the proceedings should take. The feel ing is very unanimous in Hilliet’s favor in both branches of the Legislature, and there is no doubt of his disqualification being removed at once.

1.0.G.T.

The Star of the East Lodge, No. 62, 1.0.G.T., celebrated its eighth anniver sary, at the Templar Hall, last evening, by a tea and entertainment. The hall was prettily decorated for the occasion with evergreens, etc., and for this work the lady members are entitled to all praise. The efiect was decidedly prettj. Tea was on the tables abou(|half-past five, and a remarkably nice tea it was. Mr Thiele was the caterer. The following ladies superintended the arrangements: — Mesdames Cook, Miller and Manhire, and the Misses Turton, Taylor, Lewis, and Raymond (2). Over a hundred sat down to the meal, which all agreed was excellent.

Tea over the tables were cleared away, and preparations made for the entertain ment. The little hall was packed to its utmost capacity, many visitors standing at the back. Mr R. Alcorn occupied the chair.

The Rev. John Nixon in a felicitous speech assured his hearers of the deep interest taken in the cause of temperance by both Mrs Nison and himself; they worked hand in hand. Since he had last addressed them from that platform his dear brother Keall had been called away to another sphere of labor, but he was glad to think that in his successor they had a staunch worker in the cause, and the same might be said of the Rev. Mr Scott. Some might ask why he did not seek a wider field than Ashburton, but God had called him here, and he hoped to be able to do some little good where he was. He would not be justified in run ning away from his work. The moral elevation of the drunkard was a great work. They should strive to raise up the fallen, and awaken the better nature within them. Take the case of the drun kard lying in the gutter. If that man could only be roused to a sense of his own degradation, and be made to know he was capable of better things, there was no saying what he might do. The rev. speaker interlarded his brief address with several anecdotes, amusing and instruc tive, which were highly relished by his auditors.

Several songs followed, which were heartily applauded.

The Rev. Mr Scott then addressed a few earnest words to his hearers on moral courage, and reminded them that the cause of temperance needed that particu lar kind of courage. The rev. gentleman then referred to the new Licensing Act, which provided that if any individual was known to be drinking to excess and wast ing his money and health on strong liquor, his friends or any persons in terested might apply to a magistrate for an order compelling publicans to refuse to supply the drunkard with drink. Now, he thought that this work might well be undertaken by total abstainers. It was an unpleasant task to have to perform, but it would test their moral courage and it seemed to him that it was a very good and proper work for them to take up, and work for which they were peculiarly fitted. Another point he would like to impress npon them was the necessity for moral courage under temptation. They should not take shelter behind the Order to which they belonged, bat take higher ground than that. Mr R. Alcorn endorsed the remarks of the last speaker, and suggested that the temperance bodies should organise com mittees to report habitual drunkards to the magistrates and prevent them being supplied with liquor.

Mr Isaac Scott twice addressed the audience, exhorting them to renewed efforts in the good cause. Various songs and recitations were rendered ihrought the evening by Mea dames Nixon, Rands, Harrison, and Man hire, the Misses Fergusson and Kidd pre siding alternately at the piano. Mr T. R. Hodder, who mounted the platform at the invitation of the chairman, said that he was not at all “backward in coming forward” on an occasion like that, because he most heartily sympathised with the cause of temperance. He thought the songs sung by Mrs Nixon ought, if anything could do it,to keepthem up to the mark. (Applause.) He re garded such songs as very valuable aids to the cause. Perhaps he had hardly a right to address them, seeing that he was so

newly pledged. He had never been an intemperate man, and had never been a public-house man. He shunned public houses as he would shun the devil. (Ap plause.) These places were very attrac tive, and often the attractions at them were the fascinating young ladies who wore placed behind the bars. For one public-house that was well and properly conducted, there were twenty, thirty, or perhaps fifty that were not so. He was glad to see that temperance hotels were springing up ; some of the ordinary hotels ho regarded as dens of iniquity. At some houses he had been at you could get plenty to drink but nothing to eat. He had drunk porter and wine at one time by his doctor’s orders, but dear Mrs Hampson had caused him to view the matter in a new light, and had taught him the duty of self-denial. He was willing and anxious to do anything he could to reform drunkenness. He understood there were 200 total abstainers in Ashbur ton, and thought that if each individual of that number did his duty and worked as hard as he could in the good cause, that much good might result. But there was some apathy in this as in other mat ters.

Mr F. Vaughan pointed out in forcible language the dangers attendant on “mode rate drinking,” which, unhappily, so fre quently led to excess. The Rev. Mr Standage was unable to be present, owing to his being obliged to attend a Wesleyan Temperance meeting. The lady members as well as the officers of the Lodge worked hard to make the affair a success, and we are glad to think that they thoroughly succeeded. At the suggestion of the L.D. Bro. Cook, a special Lodge meeting was held immediately after the entertainment, at which two new members were initiated, and several otbers were promised for nest Friday. This idea of Bro. Cook's was un doubtedly a happy one. He is a most energetic worker in the cause. We must not omit to say that the en tertainment was held under the personal direction of Bro. Isaac Scott.

SPORTING.

N.Z. GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLE CHASE CLUB. [by our special reporter.] Christchurch, Yesterday. The seventh annual meeting under the auspices of the above Club came off yes terday, on a well laid off course, contigu ous to the running track of the C.J.C. The weather was gloriously fine, and ex ceedingly mild for this season of the year, being more like early autumn than almost the middle of winter. There was a very good attendance, although not by any means so large as the fine weather war ranted one in expecting, the Exhibition and the noveUy of “ye olde Englishe Fayre” no doubt attracting many who would have otherwise found their way to the races. I sent you yesterday the results of three of the events —which I hope came to hand in time for publication, but I have thought that perhaps it might be as well it I now send you a complete account of the running for your next issue. Tno bell rang pretty punctually for the Handicap, which brought out a field of nine—all those figuring on Jthe card going to the post —the northern crack, Baron, who was doubtless engaged at Wanganui, being the only one who de clined the handicap—certainly a feather

in the cap of the gentleman who allotted the weights. Katerfolto, a rather good looking but much-despised animal, went to the front, and almost at the staii won a capital race from Clarence by a head, although I think if Lunn had called on the little descendant of Touchstone somewhat sooner the order would have been reversed. Why Not was never pro minent in the race. At the third jump he collided with Young Sledmere, and the fourth jump he refused the first time of asking, but negotiated it on being put to it a second time. The big chestnut was now hopelessly out of it, bar accidents, and Mr Saunders, after sending him along for about a quarter of a mile, did not further persevere with him. The Maiden Plato brought out the eight colored on the card, and produced an ex ceedingly pretty race, although Canard won rather easily at the finish from Over draft, who came along at a clinking pace nearing the last jump. Mr Friedlander’s Moltke, ridden by Kelly, ran very gamely, but most of those in it had the foot of him, and he finished fifth. Brown Boy, who was thought by many to have a good outside show, parted company with his jockey, leaving him to run home on foot. For the Hunt Club Cup only a trio weighed out, Sailor Boy, Katerfelto, Gang Awa being scratched. It was a most hol low affair, Mr Lunn’s horse winning with plenty in him at the finish. The last event on the card the Consolation Stakes—also brought out a trio, Why Not having the call in the betting from Kos ciusko and Gang Awa, but the favorite threw over his backers early in the race, coming to grief at the second jump. A good race ensued between the other two, till the last obstable was reached, when Gang Awa succumbed, leaving his com panion to finish the journey alone. The following are the details: New Zealand Grand National Handi cap of 300 sovs, with a sweepstake of 5 sovs each for acceptors, to go to the second horse. Distance, about 4 miles. Mr D. Christie’s b g Katerfelto, by Ravensworth, 6yrs, 10st (Clifford) 1 Mr J. Pilbrow’s b g Clarerce, aged, 12st 101 b (H. Lunn) 2 Mr F. St James’s b h Quamby, 6yrs, list 51b (Lyford) 3 Mr Thomas Foster’s b g Sailor Boy, aged, 12st 101 b (McKay) 0 Mr W. Saunders’ ch g Why Not, aged, Hat 71b ... ... (Mr E. Saunders) 0 Mr P. Jones’s ch g Young Sledmere, 6yrs, list 31b (Owner) 0 Mr T. Hungerford’s ch g Garrigheen, aged, 10st (Cornelius) 0 Mr L. Markey’s g g Mousetrap, aged, 10st (Sheenan) 0 Betting—2 to 1 against Quamby and Sailor Boy, 3 to 1 against Clarence, 5 to I against Why Not, 10 to 1 against the others.

Mr Christie’s gelding led over the first fence, followed by Sailor Boy and Quam by, Why Not last. This order was main tained, with slight alteration, till the third fence was reached, when the old grey went up and passed all but the leader, and Clarence also improved his position, lying almost side by side with Quamby. Here Why Not collided with Young Sledmere, but quickly got over the jump, and was set going after his field; but at the fourth obstacle Carrigheen, who was slightly leading Mr Saunders’ chestnut, refused, as did also the Dundas horse, but he was persuaded over on . the second attempt, followed by the grey, but they were both hopelessly out of it. Sailor Boy shortly after came to grief, his jockey, McKay, getting a severe shaking. Grey Momus held second place till a little over three miles had been covered, when the veteran shot his bolt, and left Kater felto, Quamby, and Clarence to finish alone, the rest being nowhere. Kater felto pursued the even tenor of his way till shortly before the last fence was reached, when the other two collared him, and a slashing race ensued. But the, light weight was not to be denied, and, although his relative, Clarence, slightly headed him passing the first stand,, the “ despised one ” responded to Clifford’s call, and he shot past the pose ahead in front of the green jacket, Quamby—who was not quite himself— soon caving when he tasted the whipcord, and finished a bad third. The totalisator inside the paddock paid a dividend of LlO 7s, and that outside, Ll 3 Bs. Maiden Plate of 150 sovs, with a sweep stake of 5 sovs each for acceptors, to go to the second horse. Weight for age. Distance, about 2 miles. Mr H. Luna’s ch g Canard, Anteros— Gossip, 4yra, list ... (Lyford) 1 Mr W. de G. Reeves’ b g Overdraft, aged, 12st 31b ... (Mr A. Boyle) 2 Mr T. Foster’s g g Rocket, aged, 12st 31b (McKay) 3 Mr P. Jones’s ch g Gang Awa, 6yrs, 12st 31b (Joyce) 0 Mr H. Friedlander’s g g Moltbe, 6yrs, 12st 31b (Kelly) 0 Mr H. Adams’s b b Kosciusko, syrs, list 121 b (Sheenan) Mr J. Judge’s br g Brown Boy, syrs, list 121 b (St James) 0 Mr D. O’Brien’s br g Trovatore, 4yrs, list ... (Owner) q Betting—2 to 1 against Rocket and Trovatore, 3 to 1 against Canard. Gang Awa was quickest away, the son of Anteros coming next, followed by Rocket. At Outts’ Rocket fell, and Tro vatore declined soon after. Meanwhile Canard and Overdraft had passed Gang Awa, and although Rocket and Trova tore were soon in chase of the leaders,- it was apparent that Mr Lunn’s gelding and Overdraft would fight the finish out, and only once did the latter look really dan gerous, and Canard won easily by a good two lengths. Hunt Club Cup of 150 sovs, with a sweepstake of 5 sovs each for acceptors to go to the second horse. Distance,

about 3 miles. Mr J. Pilbrow’s b g Clarence, by Ravensworth, aged, 12st 101 b (Lunn) 1 Mr F. St James’s b h Quamby, syrs Hat 121 b (Lyford) 2 Mr P. Jones’s ch g Young Sledmere, 6yrs, 12st 31b (Owner) 3 Sailor Boy, Katerfelto, and Gang Awa were scratched. Young Sledmere jumped away in advance of the other two, but no amount of persuasion would get him over the second j ump, and Clarence and Quam by were left to settle the questioh, and although the latter made a bit of a struggle for it half a mile from home, Clarence won hands down.

Consolation Handicap, of 50 aovs ; two miles. Mr H. Adams’ b h Kosciusko, by Blue Boy. 5 yrs, 10st 41t> (including 31b overweight) (Sheenan) 1 Mr P. Jones’s ch g Gang Awa, 6yrs, list 31b (Joyce) 2 Mr W. Saunders’ ch g Why Not, aged 12st 71b (Lyford) 0 Why Not was made the favorite, but he refused to take the second obstacle, and Gang Awa would have nothing to do with the last jump for some time, thus leaving Kosciusco to canter in alone.

WANGAUNI STEEPLECHASES. Wanganui, Yesterday. The Wanganui Annual Steeplechase Meeting took place on the racecourse to day, and was fairly successful. The land and lawn were well patronised. Ac cidents were numerous, but the moat serious was that which befell Edwards, the rider of Te Whetu, but he wps able to get about after a short rest. Thb events are as under : -- Wanganui Steeplechase. —Alarc, 1; New Year, 2 ; Grey Momus, 3. Lone hand, Baron, Te Whetu, Gatch’em, Chandler, Sunray, Skylark also ran. Maiden Steeplechase of 100 sova; 2h miles.; —Mount, 1 ; A.G.,2; Dhudeen, 3~ Raven, Dew, Sunray, and Pariko rouga also ran.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, MAY 25, 1882.



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