SHIPPING.

PORT OP LYTTELTON. ' B Arrived. Yesterday. 1 Eotoraa, s.a., from Dunedin. Sailed. s Yesterday. c Waikato, ship, for Napier. ' Druisdeer, ship, for Cork or Falmouth, for orders. ■Anthons,"bftgantine, for Greymouth. Clematis, ketoh, for Pelorus Sound. j ‘ 1 - SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. Auckland, Yesterday. 1 Sailed—Tarawera, for the South. The Stella has left for Wellington with the Premier. Wellington, Yesterday. Arrived—Wakatu, fromKaikouta and Lyttelton; Wanaka, from the North; Wakatipu, from the South; Auroia, sob., from Timaru; Janet, ketch, from Kaia poi; Omapere, from Greymouth; G.M. Tucker, from Newcastle. Sailed—Wanaka, for Lyttelton; Waka tipu, for Sydney; Grafton, for Nelson and West Coast. Tima.ru, Yesterday. Arrived —Koranui, from Wellington; Waitaki, from Dunedin. Sailed— D’Arcy Pratt and Mary King, for Auckland; Waitaki, for Oamaru; Koranui, for the South. Dunedin, Yesterday. Arrived Hawea, from the North; Canterbury, ship, Captain McMillan, from London. . Sailed —Isabella Anderson, for Hoki tika.

COMMERCIAL.

Ashburton Guardian Office, - ' Saturday afternoon. Friedlander Bros., in conjunction with Messrs R. Wilkin and Co. (per Mr F. C. Tabart, auctioneer), report of last week’s sale for the week ending October 3 IS * 33 follows:—At the Ashburton saleyards on Tues day, -a large supply of fat and store sheep came forward. Owing to the small attendance, the sale started rather with a dragging style, but after the first few pens were quitted, we noticed that the bidding was more in favor of the ven dors. In fat sheep the largest portion com prised of good quality, for which last week’s prices were barely maintained. Fat crossbred sheep in wool made l6s gd, 2is, and 20s 6d. Fat merino wethers, ios, 12s, and 14s. In store sheep there was a good enquiry, and nearly every line offered found buyers at satisfactory rates to vendors. Hoggets sold at 1 is, 13s 4d, 14s fid, and 15s; shorn do’ lis id. A large numbes of merino ewes and lambs were yarded, for which there was a good demand, anything like good-mouthed ewes, with a fair percentage of lambs, bringing capital prices. Fat cattle— A large supply to hand. Biddings were dull compared to late sales, and owners had to sub mit to a slight drop in prices. Fat steers brought L 4 ios, L 6 ss, L 5 7s fid, Ly, and L 7 ios; cows and heifers, L 5 ss, L 5 ios, and L 6 2s fid. The store cattle pens were not quite so well filled as at the last few sales, and values remaining at the level of latest quotations. We quote for prime mutton from 3d to 3 j£d; beef, prime quality from igs to 22s fid per loolbs. The total number yarded was—sheep, 3,588 ; cattle, 119.

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALE-. Tuesday, November 6. Matson, Cox and Co., at the Tinwald Kaleyards—Stock. MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, Etc Monday, November 5. Ashburton Public Library—Public Meet . ing in the Lidrary, at 8 p.m. Wbdnkdat, November 7. Wakanui Wesleyan Church—Tea and Pub lic Meeting, in the Shcool, Wakanui, at 6.30 p.n>. Monday, November 12. Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers, at 7-30. Wednesday, November 14 Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association —Annual Show. ' Wednesday, November 28. Ashburton County Council—At Council Chambers, 11a.m.

DEATH.

Toppin. —On Nov. 3, at the Koyal Hotel, ) Ashburton, John I homaa, the beloved i son of Thomas Toppin, aged 21 years and 2 months. Deeply regretted by all i that knew him.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1883. General Mclvor’s Expedition to New Guinea.

) For a country not conspicuously 7 favored by nature. New Guinea has re } recently attracted a large share of atten tion. Queensland’s wishes respecting annexation and the refusal of the ; Home Government to accept her view of the matter have been exhaustively j discussed and debated. We had * almost grown weary of the subject when j a fresh interest was imparted to it by a proposal emanating from a General ; Mclvor to dispatch a colonising and trading expedition to New Guinea. > General Mclvor is represented to us as an officer sometime of the Servian * army, but who has now hung up his j sword. Apparently the General feels that his work is not yet done. He has ) made no great name for himself. A I malign influence, we suppose, at the > Servian headquarters has studiously * kept him and his merits in the back . ground. He is painfully conscious that ’ the cognomen of Mclvor will awake I no enthusiasm in any part of the world. . These better reflections have naturally S led him to look around —and a new avenue to fame opens up before him. A benighted race in a far off land is . entirely without teaching and is lament ’ ably ignorant on matters of trade. ; Why should not he, General Mclvor, go and instruct this race and I establish a mutually beneficial trade > with them. Prompted then by a generous philanthropy and in ’ stigated perhaps by a sense of the . insufficiency of his Servian pension, . General Mclvor has determined to ; make his home among the natives of New Guinea. Of course, it is not to be expected that the General will give effect to his lofty aims without pecuni ary encouragement. Certainly not ! Twenty thousand pounds are needed to start him and his party on their way, and without ,£20,000 promised or paid up General MHvor will not stir. But we will suppose this difficulty got over the expedition safely landed at its destination. What a beautiful spectacle it will be to behold General Mclvor seated before his hut thoughtfully intent upon explaining the merits of glass beads to a knot of eager Pupuans and offering these gauds in exchange for cocoa-nuts. But after all it would be well not to be too sanguine concerning this enierprise. That very important personage, Lord Derby, has pro nounced against it, and the Queensland Agent-General, Mr Archer, hag written a letter to the Times in strong opposi tiod to the project. It is true that General Mclvor seems disposed to carry out his project in defiance of all opposition, but whether he will do so of course remains to be seen. The s s. Hinemoa and Wanaka arrived at Lyttelton to-day, and the Bio Loge from Mauritius. His Excellency the Governor arrived at Lyttelton this morning by the Hiaemoa. He is accompanied by his aide-de-camp, Major Eccles. Last evening a complimentary dinner was given to Mr H. Britton, at the Somerset Hotel, prior to his leaving Ash burton. The Wellington Racing Club have de cided to abolish the qualification fee which was inserted in the Summer programme in error. The eleven to represent the Borough Club in their match against the Geraldine Club on the 9th inst, at Geraldine, will be chosen from the following, viz: Messrs Crocker, G. W. Andrews, Prebble, j Pooka, L. F. Andrewes, Robertson, Simpson, Quain, Coffee. Amos, Purchase, Davis, 0. It. Andrewes, Marsh, Groves and Yonables. A scratch match will take place on the Domain ground on Wednes day afternoon, commencing at two o’clock, when all members wishing to play are ' requested to roll up. ; We have been requested to remind intending exhibitors at the Show that entries will close 1 on Wednesday next. It will thus be seen there 1 is no time to lose. The Show takes place on ; t the 14th inst. J Gorged Livers, Bilious conditions, const!; pation, piles, dyspepsia, headache, cured by r “ Wells’May Apple Pills.” 5d and is boxes S at druggists. Moses, Moss and Co., Sydney ; General Agents for Australasia. 2 J

The silver cups pieaented as prizes at 1 E the forthcoming Agricultural Show in 1 Ashburton are to be seen in the window I of the New Zealand Clothing Factory. 1 The Venerable Archdeacon Harris will ] preach to-morrow morning at St Stephen’s Church, and at Winslow in the after- t< noon, and Tinwald in the evening. ° A squad of the Ashburton Rifles fired j, fifteen rounds per man at the range yes- 1 r terday morning at four, five, and six I r hundred yards, the highest scorers being t Capt. Douglas and Private Crocker, who 1 j tied with 36 points each. ( In the New Plymouth Supreme Court, ‘ Boswell, charged with fraud, and Weir < for making a false declaration, were dis- 1 < charged by order of the Judge, as the 1 facta alleged did not disclose any offence 1 The Grand Jury threw out the bill against 1 i Weir for arson. The criminal sessions I then closed. 1 Wo learn that telegraphic advices have 1 been received that a the half-yearly I meeting of the Bank of New South Wales hold at the head office in Sydney, on 31st ultimo, the usual dividend and bonus, at I the rate of I7|- per cent per annum was declared, and LIO,OOO added to the re serve fund. 1 The case of McGregor v. Boyd was con- 1 tinned at Wanganui yesterday, further witnesses for plaintiff being called to prove that undue influence was exercised by the I defendant over the late John McGregor, and that he was mentally incapacitated I from transacting the simplest business I affairs, and from conversing or under- | standing what was said to him. The I plaintiffs’ case is far from being closed, and it is anticipated the trial will last several days yet. 1 The building for the Union Bank of Australia in Christchurch which has just been completed will be opened on Mon day next. It is said to be a very fine ] ’ substantial building, and is the first 1 erected in Christchurch out of the ’ Anama quarry stone, belonging the Hon 1 S. W. Peter. This stone, which is very durable, has a very pleasing appearance, f and no doubt will be largely used in " future where durability is studied. The privileges in connection with the s Ashburton races and show were sold by f Mr Bullock at the Arcade this afternoon, 3 when the following prices were realised: Races : gates, Jansen, LB2 ; publican’s » booth No. 1, Butler, LSI ; publican’s booth No. 2, Butler, LCO; confectioner’s booth, Davidson, LlO ; right of sports, j Corbett, L 3 10s; cards, Ward, 9s per doz g Show : Publican's booth No. 1, Butler, 1 Ll 7; publican’s booth No. 2, Beecher, L2l; confectioner’s booth No. 1, David son, L 4; confectioner’s booth No. 2, - Davidson, L2; right of sports, Ward, L2 15s. ♦ The small birds’ egg and head competi tion is evidently going to bring forth a = field of youthful collectors, if the hand some prizes which are to be given at the = forthcoming Agricultural Show can do it. Messrs Thomas Taylor and James Bishop have forwarded L2 2s to Mr George Jameson, the secretary, which will be V given as additional prize money for the , largest collection of small birds’ eggs and heads. The money will be distributed as ’ follows:—10s 6d will be added to both S Messrs Harrison and Small’s prizss of 21a e and 10s fid as second prizes in each case, v provided the number of heads for the first y prize be not less than 500, and the num •J her of eggs 700. i A Maaterton baker, perplexed with the i intricacies of the ?new Adulteration Pre -1 vention Act, wrote to the Government a asking what was meant by “French loaves.” In reply, he got the following • letter, and, it is needless to say, is as s much Juiystified as ever-—“I have the i honor to acknowledge receipt of your S letter, asking the meaning of certain S clauses of ‘ The Adulteration Prevention s Act, 1883.’ lam directed by the Colonial i Secretary to recommend you to consult your own solicitor on these points, as it is e not the practice of the Government to in V terpret the law for private individuals.— :- G. S. Cooper.” It is reported in the dis t trict that the letter has made the baker e “crusty.” A meeting was held of the Winslow r Races and Sports Committee at Harris’ V Hotel on Thursday last, Mr James in the chair. The following officers were ap pointed : Pres’dent, E. G. Wright, Esq ; M.H.R. ; Vice-Presiden% J. Carter, Esq ; judge and handicapper, M. Stitt, Esq.; ’• starter, W. Simpson, Esq. ; clerk of , course, H. Fowler, Esq.; clerk of scales, i 0. Jephson, Esq. Mr Harris proposed e that the same programme be gone through v as 1 'SI year with the exception of the 1 Winslow Cup, value 5 guineas, with 20 1 sovs added. This was seconded by Mr - Corrigan and carried. Mr James pro i posed—“ That the right of sports, gates, ~> booths and cards be put up at auction at f the same time as the Caledonian sports’ 3 privileges.” Carried. Subscriptions to • the amount of L 7 2s were promised in the room. Proposed by Mr Harris, se ’ conded by Mr James and carried—“ That • Mr T. Hicks bo appointed Secretary and J Treasurer.” It was resolved—“ That Mr , Harris arrange for advertising, and that [ nominations be sent in addressed to the I Secretary at Harris’s Hotel not later than the 20th inat., with names of horses, age, color, etc.” It was decided that in the event of a walk over only half of the : stakes be awarded. A vote of thanks to the chair closed the meeting, which was adj iurned until November 22nd. The programme of the horse races appears in our advertising columns. The following story is told of the late John Tirafcs, formerly a sub-editor of the Illustrated London News : —Timbs, having a woodcut of a hop-field, sent a proof of it to a special correspondent, and asked him to go down to Maidstone, visit a hop garden, take note of all he saw and heard, and describe the scene as faithfully and as accurately as he could. The “special” went down into Kent, spent a day and a night among the hop-pickers, and then came home and wrote his descriptive column. The next day he took it to the office, and handed it to the venerable sub. Mr Timbs adjusted his spectacles, and began to read; but before he had got through the third side of the copy he burst out with —“ What’s this, Mr Jones ? Do you really think we could put this in—oaths, intemperance, im piety, debauchery ? Why, sir, what were you thinking about? This will never do." “No, I thought not,” replied the writer ; “ but you remember you told me to de scribe exactly what I saw and heard—” “ Yes, yes; but really you know,” angrily interrupted 1 imbs, “ this is too gross, too gross.” “ Perhaps this will do better,” calmly remarked the “special,” handing him another manuscript. “ Read it, sir, read it,” said the sub-editor. The jour nalist read it, and his hearer was charmed with such well-tuned phrases, such happy conceits, such poetic descriptions! “Yes, that’s better, Mr Jones, much better just what I wanted. Allow me to con gratulate you.” “Ah,” said Jones quietly, “ I thought you would like that ! It is what I wrote before I went down to , Maidstone !” Obstructions ef the kidneys and attendant organs will prove fatal if not removed by Hop Bitters. Read.— [Advt.] Mother Swan’s Worm Syrup —lnfallible, 1 tasteless, harmless, cathartic ; for feverishness, * restlessness, worms, constipation, is at daig- ' gists. Moses, Moss and Co., Sydney, General Agents. ' “ Rough on Rats.” —Clears out rats, mice, ‘ roaches, flies, ants, bed-bugs, beetles, insects, skunks, jack-rabbits, gophers. Drug- j gists. Moses, Moss and Co., Sydney, General 1 Agents. 2 1

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT

ASHBURTON.— Yesterday.

(Before EL 0. S. Baddeley Fsq, R.M.) [The following evidence was taken yes terday after we went to press in the case of O’Shea v. Dunn ] Casey left off working on the 11th March in consequence of a dispute about a broken machine. O’Shea left the ground on the morning of the 14th March in order to take up another contract. In the letter he received from O’Shea there were no details of contract mentioned, but simply an acknowledgment of the receipt of the cheque which he said he received on ac count until he had an opportunity of see ing him. Did not get an account from O’Shea until the end of August, about seven months after the work w s done.—Cross-examined by Mr Purnell : Told O’Shea in the first conversation he had that he had a chance with him of a contract down South, and asked him if he j could go down with him. Had another I interview with O’Shea late at night, and nothing was said at that time about travelling expenses. Lent his horse and 1 drays to O’Shea to go to Winslow to see that the machines were properly secured in the railway waggons. Had seen O’Shea’s horses before they started, but d d not object to them. O’Shea only asked him for a settlement just before the summons was issued. -J. W. Silcock, contractor, sworn, said that horses could be obtained at any time exaept during harvest, at from 6s to 12s per week. It was not usual for contractors to pay for time taken up in travelling. When har vest was in full swing, horses had to be paid for at the rate of from 18s to 20 > per week. —By Mr Purnell : On February Bth the har vest was not over in Ashburton, cut ting being continued near the hills till about the middle of March The ordi nary rate of wages for men in the district was L2 10s. There was certainly a risk in taking horse? down South, and would expect something extra for going a dis tance. - J. Clayton was in the employ of Dunn, Remembered seeing O’Shea pay Dunn for the railway tickets. Had heard

Dunn complain about O’Shea not getting up'in the morning. —H. Porter went down >outh with O’Connor, who was employed by Dunn to assist in the contract. His travelling expenses were paid by O’Con nor Had trouble on one occasion with O’Shea’s horses, as they stuck him up in the river-bed. Went down with O’Con nor, and worked for Dunn when he got to Southland.—O’Shea, recalled, swore that Dunn had not said anything to him about him having to find part of the machinery. Went to Healey s to to obta : n a machine for Dunn. In cutting the first paddock they had been working in shifts with two horses, but as several men had been discharged he had suggested to Dunn to work with three horses, so that they could co on from daylight to dark.— J. Holmes, recalled, remembered Dunn speaking to him about machinery, but it was not on that occasion that he made the offer to him to go South. Had several conversations with Dunn about going with him, and he appeared very anxious to obtain his services.—This closed the case for the defendant, and Mir Purnell having addressed the Bench, his Worship promised to give judgment on Tuesday next. The Court then adjourned.

WAKANUI ROAD BOARD.

The usual monthly meeting of the Wa kanui (load Board took place to-day at the Board's offices, Moore street. Present— Messrs F. T. Mayo (in the chair), Brown, Megaon, Bruce, and Walsh. MINUTES. The minutes of the last regular meet ing were read and confirmed. CORRESPONDENCE. A circular was received from the Otago Daily Times and Witness Company, call ing the attention of the Board to a book just published by that firm, and which is a supplement to Vincent Pyke’s “Handy Book of Local Government Law.” It was resolved to procure a copy to lay on the table, also that the Clerk write for Go vernment to supply five other copies for the use of the members. Mr JohnKilgour wrote, acknowledging receipt of the Clerk’s letter, re birds’ eggs and heads. It was resolved on the motion of Mr Brown, seconded by Mr Megson—“Tnat, it having come to the knowledge of the Board that sufficient care is not being taken in checking the number of bird’s eggs and heads collected, the masters of the different schools be asked to count each lot on delivery. INSPECTOR OF NUISANCES. The Inspectors report was read and adopted. The Chairman called attention to the amount annually paid to this officer— about L33-and said he did not consider the Board could afford to pay this any longer. It was moved by the Chairman, seconded by Mr Bruce—“ That three months’ notice be given to the Borough Council of the Hoard’s intention to dis pense with the services of the Inspector of Nuisances.” engineers’ report. We have the honor to submit our monthly report as follows: —(i) Seafield Road: The re-formation has been completed by the con tractors, with the exception of portions of the work which requite better finishing before being finally passed.—(2) Chertsey Road : The contractor for re-forming is going on with the work on this road, which will probably be com pleted in about ten days.—(3) Maintenance of Roads : The contractors has been attending to roads during the month.—(3a) Gardner’s Road: The' contractor has completed the clearing cf tussocks off the road.—Bridge at limes’ : As directed at last meeting, we have inspected this bridge, it is only fit for ordi nary dray traffic, and unsafe for an engine and combine to go over, being too narrow and not strong enough; we estimate the cost of putting in extra piles and widening would be Lio or Ll2. —(S) Concrete falls, Leadley’s and But terick’s Drain ; We have arranged with P. Stewart to have the necessary repairs done. — (6) Timber Shoot at T. Wilson’s : Stewart and Wilson have agreed to the Board’s resolu tion with regard to this matter, which will be put in hand shortly. IVe have taken levels for re forming Cochrane’s road, and have pre pared plans and specifications for this and Win ter’s and Hampton’s tenders for which will be laid before you to-day. Clause 4. Resolved —“ That tenders bo called for the necessary work, provided Mr Inness bear half the cost of the work.” The report was adopted.

The Chairman stated that no action would be taken with regard to purchase of a horse and cart, and called attention to several stoppages in the Wabanui cr.ek caused by the spread of willows, also to the neglect of several residents in the district in not clearing the gorse off the roads adjoining their properties, and the Clerk was instructed to serve notices on these people in order to have the evil , complained of remedied. PETITION. A petition signed by several residents in the Wakanui district was read, calling the attention of the Board to the neces sity which existed for a bridge over the Wakanui creek on the Wakanui township road below Trevurzi’s.—Referred to the Engineer to report. TENDERS. Several tenders were opened for work advertised in the district, but as the prices asked in each instance were in excess of what was anticipated, it was resolved, on the motion of Mr Megson, seconded by. Mr Bruce, to accept tenders for the form ation of Winter's road as far as the junc tion of Hampton’s road ; and that the other tenders be declined ; and that it be left in the hands of Me.ws Bruce and the Engineer to accept tenders for skim

ploughing Hampton’s and the Chertsey roads.

ACCOUNTS.

Accounts amounting in all to Ll4l 10s 6d were passed for payment, and the meeting adjourned.

DEATH OF A WATERLOO VETERAN.

A man died in Mount Eden Gaol a few days ago, whose life may indeed be de scribed as a strange story. His name was John Walker, formerly a seaman on board one of Her Majesty’s ships. The only authentic information that can be obtained respe ding him is that he was the son of a soldier who served in the famous wars in the Poonah, under Sir Arthur Wellesley (afterwards the Duke of Wel lington). The subject of this notice was born at Bangalore, in what is now known as the Madras Presidency, 1791- In the early part of that year Bangalore was stormed under Lord Cornwallis. Walker might therefore be regarded as one of the first English born subjects of the English Crown in India. According to this date, he was a contemporary of the famous Tippuo Sahib. When Bangalore was given back to Tippoo, in 1792, Walker must have been carried with his father’s regi ment to Madras. Nothing appears to be known of his father’s subsequent services, but a reference to dates would indicate that he served under General Harris in the Mysore Country, and was present at the storming of Seringapatam, where Tippo was killed in 1799. How Walker spent his early life is not known, but there seems no doubt of the fact that he served in the British forces at Waterloo, where he received, several wounds. He came to New Zealand in 1840, as a sea man on board Her Majesty’s ship Reliance Se must, therefore, have been present at

the Bay of Islands about the time the signing of the| Treaty of Waitangi in in 1840, but as that event took place in January, the Reliance may have arrived in the colony a little later. Walker must have been intimately acquainted with the stirring events of the next five or six years. It is stated that during Heke’s war he deserted his ship. What became of him is not known, but he was proclaimed in the ordinary form as a “ deserter,” and the military authori ties on shore were requisitioned to seek

his hiding place and bring him back. He probably found employment in some of the “ out districts,” for it was difficult in those days for a “ deserter ” to remain in the towns undiscovered. Russell and Auckland were full of military and naval people, and there could scarcely be said to bo any other towns in the North Island of New Zealand at that time. When the war was over he came to Auckland. He was a man of very small stature, not exceeding five feet six inches in height, looking younaer than he really was. He was usually in a de plorable condition when received into the prison, but good food, regular living, and moderate work produced in him a wonder ful change in a short time. When he became infirm he was offered an asylum in the Old Men’s Refuge, which he accepted. But he could not rest even there. He was in course of serving a six months' sen tence for vagrancy when death overtook him. It is said that his body bore many scars received in the service of his coun try. Such was the end of a nonogenarian (ninety-two years of .age), who had fought and bled for his country—it» a with out a friend and all—to repeat the old story, “through drink. —New Zealand Times.

HOW THEY PLAY THE PIANO IN NEW ORLEANS.

“ I was loafing around the streets last night,” said Jem Nelson, one of the oldest locomotive engineers running into New Orleans, “ and as I had no thing to do, I dropped into a concert and heard a slick-looking Frenchman play a piano in a way that made me feel over in spots. As soon as he sat down on the stool I knew by the way 1 he handled himself that he understood the machine he was running. He tapped the keys way up one end, just as if they were gauges and he wanted to see il he had water enough. Then he looked up, as if he wanted to know how much steam he was carrying, and the next moment he pulled open the throttle and sailed out on the main line as if he were half an hour late. You could hear her thunder over culverts and bridges, and getting faster and faster, until the fellow rocked about in his seat like a cradle. Some how I thonght it was old ‘ 36 ’ pulling a passenger train, and getting out of the way of a * special.’ The fellow worked the keys on the middle division like lightning, and then he flew along the north end of the line until the drivers went round like a buzz-saw, and I got excited. About the time I was trying to tell him to cut her off a little, he kicked the dampers under the machine wide open, pulled the throttle valve way back in the tender, and—Jerusa lem—how he did run. I couldn’t stand il any longer, and yelled to him that he was pounding on the left side, and if he wasn’t careful he’d drop his ash pan. But he did not hear. No one heard me. Everything was flying and whizzing. Telegraph poles on the side of the track looked like cornstalks, the trees ap peared to be a mud bank, and all the tinse the exhaust of the old machine sounded like the hum of a bumble bee. I tried to yell out, but my tongue would not move. He went round curves like a bullet, slipped an eccentric, blew out his soft plug, went down grades fifty feet to the mile, and not a confounded brake set. She went by the Imeeting point at a mile and a half a minute, and calling for more steam. My hair stood up like a cat’s tail, because I knew the game was up. Sure enough, dead ahead of us was the tail light of the ‘ special.’ In a daze I heard the crash as they struck, and I saw cars shivered into atoms, people mashed, and mangled, and bleeding, and gasping for water. I heard another crash as the French pro fessor struck the deep keys away do wn on the lower end of the southern divi sion, and then I came to my senses. There he was at a dead standstill, with the door of the fiie-box of the machine open, wiping the perspiration off his face, and bowing at the people before him. If I live to be a thousand years old, I’ll never forget the ride that Frenchman gave me on the piano.”

SPORTING.

TRAINING NOTES. [by telegraph.] Christchurch, To-day. The work on the course this morning was witnessed by a largo crowd of specta tors. Charmer, Talebearer, and Trinket did a fast half mile in dne style. Dime and Murat did similar work. The Water sprite colt and Take Mias (the Miss Flat filly) did good steady work. Lady Evelyn did a half mile at three-quarters speed ; Hippodamia, a three mile sweat, galloping well ; Lady Emma, July, and Spinaker, a mile and a half at a moderate pace;

Poet and Jilt two miles, galloping splen didly ; Adamant did steady exercise J Welcome Jack and Envious did a strong gallop of two miles, moving very freely; Taiaroa and Hyacinth a mile and a half at a steady pace ; Tasman, three miles at a good swinging gallop; Marchioness Neil accompanied him for two miles, Siesta bringing him home fast.

VICTORIAN RACING.

[special to PRESS ASSOCIATION.] _ [Received Nov. 3, 1 p m.] Melbourne, To-day. The weather is fine for the races to day, and the number of visitors arriving from the other colonies is larger than usual. There is great excitement, and business is good. For the Derby— Archie continues a firm favorite at 5 to 4 on him 100 to 30 agst Off Color (tk and off) 6 1 Martini Henry 10 8 Sardius (tk) 100 For the Cup— -7 to 1 agst Calma, who is firm at that, figure 100 8 Stock well (tk), and is heavily backed to win a large stake 100 price for fair doubles without Archie, who ranges from 100 to 3 to 100 to 4 and mixed, for heavy stakes. The Derby is generally considered a certainty for Archie. I will, however, adhere to Signor or Sardias to win the race.

[REUTER’S TELEGRAM'S.—COPYRIGHT.] [Received Nov. 3, 1 30 p tn.] Melbourne, To-day. The betting at midnight was as follows: MARIBVRNONQ PLATE. 4 to 1 agst Garfield 5 1 Helen 8 1 David 10 1 King’s Own, Second King and Honeydew DERBY. 6 to 4 agst Archie 10 5 1 Hurricsne 7 1 Martini-Henry, Vernet, and Sardius 12 1 Signor CUP. The Cup betting is unchanged.

CABLE NEWS.

LATbST FROM. EUROPF.

[REUTER’S TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT. ] Monetary and Commercial. London, Not. 1. . . The total reserve in the Bank of England in notes and bullion 13 L 18,000,000. The proportion of re serve to liabilities now stands at 43 pec cent. The Bank rate of discount re mains at 3 per cent, and the market rate at Consols are unchanged at iq2}4. New Zealand securities are quoted as follows: —Five per cent. 10-40 Loan, ios)4; Five per cent. 1889 Loan, ex div ; Four and a half per cent. 1879-1904 Loan, ioo|£ ; Four per cent. Inscribed Stock, ibo, ex div. The wheat market is un changed; Adelaide wheat, ex store, 458; New Zealand do, 38s 6d to 433 6d. Adelaide flour, ex warehouse, 325. Australian tallow—best beef, 395; best mutton, 40s 6d. The total stock of tallow in London to-day is 11,800 casks, being an increase of 2,000 casks as compared with last month. Queensland Debentures. It is announced that the Queensland Government have arranged with tfte Bank of England for the conversion into inscribed stock of L 2,500,000 of four per cent, debentures issued in May last. Suing for Peace. Telegrams to hand from Zanzibar state that the Hovas are evincing a de sire to come to terms with the French, and recently offered to treat for a ces sation ot hostilities. The offer was accepted by Admiral Gallagher, and negotiations are now proceeding. [Received Nov. 3, 2.39 p.m.] A Royal Commander. London, Nor,2, H.R.H. the Duke of Connaught left by the overland route for India to as sume the command of the military division at Meerut. Reward. The Government offer a reward of Li,ooo for any information leading to the arrest of the perpetrators of the re cent dynamite outrages in the Metro politan underground railway. AUSTRALIAN. [REUTER’S TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT.] [Received Nov. 2, 1.30 p.m.] The Weather. Melbourne, To-day. The weather this morning is very fine. Obituary. Lady Constance Phipps, whose death is announced in the English telegrams, was the daughter of the Marquis of Normanby. Arrival of the ‘‘ Vagabond.” The “ Vagabond,” who has been in New Hebrides as special correspon dent to the Argus has arrived at Cook town, Queensland.

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[per press association.] A Good Return. Thames, To-day. The new Prince Imperial cleared up to day, after a month’s run, for 2,139 ounce* of gold from 980 loads of general dirt and 13£ cwt of specimens. This mine is now keeping 62 heads of stampers continually running. dominated Immigrants. Wellington, To-day. The following are the nominations which will be sent by the outgoing mail to-morrow. Auckland, 233 souls (includ ing October returns received too late for transmission last mail); Taranaki, 8; Hawkea’ Bay, 12 ; Wellington, 47; Nel son, 14 ; Westland, 13 ; Canterbury, 67 ; Otago, 65; southland, 15 ; total, 478 ; total fees received being L 1,590. The nationalities are English, 253 ; Irish, 122 ; Scotch, 84; foreign, 19. Ihe total single women are 127 ; single men, 11. The remainder are families.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1883.



Agricultural machine SHOP. Charles Ray, V Wakanth Road, Ashbubtoh, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER & BINDER EXPERT. All kinds of Machinery REPAIRED, with despatch, and on reasonable terms. Extras of all kinds; orders taken for the latest improved Reapers and Binders, and the best Twine. Sewing Machines re paired. 10 800 N E w w o R K. Copies of Mr Bowron’s Book “ Cheese, Butter, and Bacon,” can be obtained a* this office. Price, 2s. Special Bargains. gELLING OFF, MUST BE SOLD. Drawing-Room Suites in splendid Vel ■ vet, walnut side-board with marble top. Small Tables in all patterns of walnut, etc. ‘ Real Leather Dining-room Suites, in mahogany, and side-boards to match Ever; class of Furniture. Utensils of every kind for House Furnishing. Mustbe sold, as I want to CLEAR OFF all my large and varied Stock. John Meech, FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, Burnett street. 9 48 AN EVIL AND ITS REMEDY.—Tj the Editor, —It is ahealthy sign ofthe times when our local papers are beginning to deal in a fearless manner with bankrupts and the bankruptcy laws. The time has come when something must be done either by the legisla ture or by business men themselves to put an end to a state of affairs which is a disgrace to our boasted civilisation. We (the under signed) have been doing business in Ashbur ton about 3% years, and the money we have lost during that period by bankrupts, levan tcif*, and blacklegs generally amounts to a greatdeal more than the margin usually alldwed for bad debts. If the law cannot pro tect ns then we must protect ourselves, and there is only one way to do so, viz., to abolish the credit system altogether. This system has been the curse of other countries besides New 1 Zealand, and past experience has proved it to be rotten to the core. Owing to recent heavy losses we have resolved to sell for cash only in future. The honest man Wso; is willing to pay his 20s in the £, I and pay as he goes, will find this no disadvant age nut a great gain, as he will be able to obtain ft first-class article much cheaper than he would under the old system. We shall exert our selves to the utmost as heretofore to give our customers full satisfaction, and every order will be executed in our usual first-class style—but we shall no longer run any unnecessary risk. Under the cash system we are prepared to offer a special line of tweeds at the following unusually low prices ;—Gentleman’s suit made to order, ißs fid; ladies’ tailor made ulster, £*. All other goods in proportion, for ptsh only. CRAIGHEAD & CO., TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS, Tancred Street. ’



Wanted. WANTED— A Man COOK, must bo a - good baker. Apply Donald McLean, Laghmor. 10 832 VTTANTED TO LET three Five- V\ roomed COTTAGES in Moore ( street, with good shop fronts ; rent only « 9s a week. Apply, Gkobgjs Jameson, £ Weststieet. 10 827 < WANTED KNOWN—That Robert , Elston, Burnett street, Ashbur- t ton, having procured the newest appara- , tus, is prepared to Sweep Chimneys at ■ very low rales. Any orders left at the , Town Hall will receive prompt attention. Terms cash. 760 c WANTED for the Ashburton Borough School, a SECOND MASTER. Qualifications and salary according to Re gulations and scale; attendance at pre sent, 430. Also, a FOURTH ASSIS TANT TEACHER. Salary about LBO per annum. Applications and testi monials to be forwarded to the Chairman of the Committee on or before TUES DAY, the 6th November, 1883. —By order, J. Ward, Secretary. 10 789 WANTED Known—That in conse quence of the rapid increase of business, Jobn Moi-on, Impermeable Bootmaker, has been compelled to get a large stock of Boots of a superior quality in the town in order to meets the demands of his customers, and those who may pur chase from him will find no deception as to price or quality. As J. M. has gained the public trust in the past by doing best work and fit, combined with neatness and style, he intends even to make greater > exertions in the future. Fowler’s Build ings, Tancred street (opposite Arcade), j Ashburton. 7 207 t 1 s 1 f y e e II s 7 6 o s e WANTED KNOWN—That Mr Dan Lea’s Gymnasium is the only place for real amusement ; admittance free. Every kind of amusement to be ob tained on the premises calculated to please the general public—■ American Bowls, Skittles, Shooting, Boxing, Fencing, Horizontal Bar, Trapeze, etc. Temper ance Drinss, Cigars, etc. Tickets— monthly 2a 6d, for use of Horizontal Bar, Trapeze, Single-sticks, Dumb-bells, Indian Clubs, etc. Dan Lea is always at his post to give les-,ons in Boxing, lesson £1 per mor*h, or according to arrangement. 1344 Special Advertisements. STOP THAT COUGH! DON’T DELAY.—How can you stop it? Where, s the Remedy. Bennington’s P..CTORAL OXYMEL OF OaHRA GEEN or IRISH MOSS (registered), can produce more evidence of real merit than any other article for the purpose. Sold everywhere. G Bonninoton, Christchurch. QRICKEtTNG MATERIAL, Of every description, at CHRISTCHURCH PRICES, AT Andre we s Bros., EAST STREET SOUTH. 77 H OME, SWEET HOME, XMAS & NEW YEAR CARDS, WITH Photos of New Zealand Scenery And a Beautiful Assortment of Others of Latest Designs, IN TIME FOR THE HOME MAIL Leaving Ashburton on the 3rd November. Andrewes Bros., lOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, &c., East street South, Ashburton. n!5 c n Q O o o o + o © o Q H * P-. in a S 3 pS « • W 3 w •c c 3 a w H < £ -e £ Cj g C§ W W g s (A A THE NEW ZEALAND GRAIN AGENCY AND MERCAN TILE COMPANY, LIMITED, H AYE FOR SALE A VERY COMPLETE Threshing Plant, By Ransome—almost equal to new, and fov which terms are specially easy. Also, SEED OATS AND BARLEY RYE GRASS NEW CLOVER SEEDS WOOLPACKS, Em, Etc. All at lowest current rates. 12 au Wm. HORNE, Agent. THE NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory HAY iii spared no effort to place before the public a MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF NEW WINTER MANUFACTURES Comprising all the latest styles in MEN’S & BOY’S CLOTHING Manufactured from the best qualities and newest Designs in COLONIAL, SCOTCH, BRITISH, AND CONTINENTAL TWEEDS. The large and increased trade has en abled the Proprietary to offer their cus tomers still further advantages than hitherto, and THIS SEASON’S GOODS, upon inspection, will be found CHEAPER THAN EVER. gsr A SINGLE GABMENT AT WHOLESALE PRICE. SHIRTS, HATS, HOSIERY, and every requisite at Wholesale Prices. Nineteen Branches now open in New Zealand. Agents for the Un:ivailed WERTHBIM SEWING MACHINES.



Special Advertisements. INTRODUCTION OF THE PARCEL - SYSTEM. J Fashion P'TOse, Cashel street, ChiAtchurch. Great success has been achieved in the Old Country by the introduction of the “ Numbered Parcel System,” for the supply ard purchase of useful household drapery, thousands of parcels being for warded to the order of distant customers upon the distinct understanding that any article not proving satisfactory to the pur chaser, the money in all cases t« be re turned. This system is now being intro duced by E. O. Brown & Co., FASHION HOUSE, Christchurch. The splendid stock of General Drapery in all departments has been purchased by E. 0. Brown and Co., from the Trustees in the Estate of the late firm of Craig and Smyth, at a very large discount off cost for cash. Thus articles sold under cost price leave a good margin of profit for the vendor, while giving unsurpassed value to the purchaser. In all parcels we stake our reputation on the values, and, as suggested above, re turn the money in all cases where the article is not satisfactory. Our No. 3,20 a Dress Parcel, contains— Worth £ «. d. 1 dress piece (12 yds) any shade, French costume cloth ... 0 18 6 good velveteen to match dress 0 5 6 3 yds silesia, for linings ... 0 1 10 2 doz new oxydised buttons, to match ... ... ... ... 0 16 1 pair warm lined fur-top spring cuff gloves ... 0 2 6 £1 9 10 Our No. 2,30 s household parcel, contains — Worth 1 pair good medium size blan kets ... ... ... ... 1 0 0 1 good honeycomb quilt... ... 012 6 8 yds good wincey ... ... 05 0 1 pair good strong corsets, any size ... ... ... ... 0 5 0 £2 2 6 Our No. 3, dress parcel for £2, contains— Worth 1 dress piece (10 yds) celebrated Empress black velveteen ... 1 7 6 3 yds good silesia for lining ... 0 2 0 2 doz new style oxydised buttons 0 16 1 handsome striped winter skirt 0 9 6 1 durable silk umbrella, paragon frame ... ... ... ... 0 8 0 1 choice silk chenille scarf ... 0 3 11 £2 12 5 Our No. 4, Ladies’ parcel for £2, contains — Worth 1 dress piece (12 yds) French check costume cloth ... ... 1 1 0 3 yds silesia lining for same ... 0 2 0 2 doz choice buttons, to match dress ... ... ... ... 0 1 6 1 good warm Ladies’ tweed ulster 0 17 6 1 black quilted alpaca skirt ... 010 0 1 white or colored wool wrap ... 0 5 6 1 pair lisle lined fur-top spring cuff gloves ... ... ... 0 2 0 £2 19 6 Our No. 5, household parcel for £2 10s, contains— Worth 1 pair large size good witney blankets 1 10 6 1 nice large size good honeycomb quilt ... ... ... ... 014 6 1 pair good heavy while sheets 0 9 6 6 good value honeycomb towels 0 4 0 6 yds heavy Welsh flannel ... 0 8 0 £3 6 6 Our No. 6, family parcel for £3, contains— Usual price 12 yds super Roslyn flannel (pure wool) ... ... ... ... 018 0 24 yds splendid white calico, heavy make ... ... ... 013 0 24 yds good strong brown or grey wincey ... ... ... ... 0 14 0 6 yds tartan plaid ... ... 0 6 6 6 yds good brown holland ... 0 4 6 12 yds hemp carpet, dark stripe 0 7 0 6 pair Girls’ or Women’s warm winter hose ... ... ... 0 7 6 4 large unbleached Turkish iow«lb ... 0 4 9 £3 15 3 Our No. j 7, mourning parcel for £2 10s, contains— Worth 10 yds good black French cash mere ... ... ... ... 1 6 2 yds 4x4 celebrated rainproof crape ... ... ... ... 0 9 G 1 good black alpaca or sateen skirt ... ... ... ... 014 6 2 pairs Ladies’ black hose ... 0 3 0 1 pair Ladies’ two-button choice black kid gloves ... ... 0 4 C i doz Ladies’ cambric handker chiefs, in fancy box 0 5 6 £2 19 6 Our No. 8, furnishing parcel for £lO, contains— Worth 20 yds nice pattern good tapestry carpet ... ... ... ... 3 6 0 1 nice pattern hearthrug, to match ... ... ... ... 0 16 6 1 pair handsome lace curtains ... 0 14 6 1 pair medium lace curtains ... 010 0 2 pair full size good white sheets 0 18 6 1 pair full size good witney blan kets ... ... ... ... 1 10 0 1 pair medium good wiiney blan kets 1 0 0 1 full size white honeycomb or toilet quilt ... 014 0 1 choice pattern wool tabiecover 0 15 6 2 white Turkish bath towels ... 0 3 0 6 while or unbleached honey comb towels 0 4 6 2 white antimacassars ... ... 0 2 0 2 white toilet covers ... ... 0 4 0 6 yds linen check glass cloth ... 0 6 0 1 superior white linen tablecloth 011 C £ll 15 0 Our No. 1, wedding parcel for £4, contains— Worth 1 dress (12 yds) pretty shade in cashmere ... ... ... 1 17 6 2 yds pretty shade in satin, to match ... ... ... ... 0 13 6 1 dress (12 yds) good costume cloth 1 1 0 2 yds rich colored velveteen, to match ... 0 7 0 6 yds good silesia ... ... 0 6 0 3 doz buttons, to match dresses 0 2 0 8 yds braid, to match dresses ... 0 0 8 1 pair two-button first choice tinted or white kid gloves ... 0 5 0 6 Ladies’ linen collars ... ... 0 3 0 6 Ladies’ linen handkerchiefs ... 0 5 6 3 pairs Ladies’ nice hose 0 4 G £5 5 8 Our No. 2, wedding parcel for £lO, contains— Avery complete trousseau. Our No. 9, Ladies’ (half-price) parcel for L 5, contains— Usual price 1 Ladies’ handsome mantle ... 217 6 1 Ladies’ beautiful real sable muff and collarette 4 10 0 1 Ladies’ quilted satin skirt ... 1 0 0 1 fashionable tweed ulster, in leading shades... ... ... 110 0 ] £9 17 6 j A problem whereby Ladies may stay at j home and order their drapery in perfect , confidence. Just try one parcel and see what you , will save. Remember—Cash returned at ones for ( any article returned in good condition. ( Samples post free on application to any ; part of New Zealand, t In ordering any of these parcels, it is sufficient to quote number and name of parcel only. F. C. O. made payable to * E 0. BROWN & CO., a Fashion House, Christchurch. 1362 (



Special Advertisements. 3T YOU WANT GOOD AMU STRONG FURNITURE, TO D AY 188 CHEAP, FURNITURE AND RED DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOU TM, ASHBURTON. EVERY article Sold at Olirisrchurch Prices and --.tarantoed bes. of material and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. Advertisements for The Ashburton Guardian must be sent in not later than 3 p.m., with the number of insertion, written plainly on the copy, otherwise 1 they will be inserted until counter manded, and charged accordingly. Re place Advertisements must be supplied the day previous to that on which they are to be inserted. Special notices can be received up to 3.30 p.m., but will be charged doable rates. All notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths must be accompanied by the sig nature of the sender, as a guarantee of good faith. All advertisements and business lett us to be addressed The Manager ; literary communications should be addressed to The Editor.



Holloways Ointment and Pills*.— Diseases of the Bowels.—A remedy, which has been tested and proved in a thousand dif ferent ways, capable of cradicting poisonous taints from ulcers and healing them up, merits a trial of its capacity for extracting the internal corruptions from the bowels. On rubbing Holloway’s Ointment repeatedly on the abdo men a rash appears, and as it thickeoSthe alvine irritability subsides. Acting as a deri votive, this unguent draws to the surface, re leases the tender intestines from all acrid mat ters, and prevents inflammation, dysentery, and piles, for which blistering was the old fa shioncd, though successful treatment, now from its painfulness fallen into disuse, the dis covery of this Ointment having proclaimed a remedy possessing equally derivative, yet. Per fectly painless powers.—[Advt.