SHIPPING.

?ORT OF LYTTELTON. Arrived. Yesterday/ Orowaite, b.s., from Westport. Go-Ahead, a.a., from Wanganui. To-day. Wakatu, s.a., from Wellington and Kaikoura. Sailed. To-Day. Koranui, b.b. for Oamaru. Scottish Admiral, barque, for London. r SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. . ’ —Wellington, Yesterday. "TfifiSved—'Wairarapa, from Melbourne, via the South; Wallace, from Nelson. ‘ sajled—Wairarapa, for A uckland, via the Suit Coast. Dunedin, Yesterday. Arrived—Marmion, from Kaipara; Nel son, ship. Captain Bannatyne, from Glas gow (Aug. 2.) Sailed—Koranui, for the West Coast; Embletop, barque, for Auckland. : Bluff, Yesterday. ’Arrived—Barque Lochnagar, from London. Bluled—Government schooner Kekeno.

COMMERCIAL.

Ashburton Guardian Office, Saturday afternoon, Messrs Friedlander Bros., in conjunction with Messrs K. Wilkin and Co. (per Mr F. C. Tabart, auctioneer), . report on live stock market for the,.week ending October 17th : At the Ashburton yards last Tuesday a good supply of shtep and cattle were entered, and the bidding was spirited , throughout the sale. The total for the day comprised 3,399 sheep and 149 head of cattle, of which our principal entries were on account of Messrs Hugh Ken nedy, L. E. Corsbie, A. Grayburn, D. Fitz- Hodgson, George Cole, Thomas Walsh; McLean* Bros., David Wilson, etc. We sold sheep—249 merino wethers at 10s, 400 thseequarterrbred hoggelts at 12s, 137 croubfdd eifres with hambs at ids, 198 merino eWes with lambs at Bs, 54 hoggetts at 10s 3d. A small :lines of fat lambs we had entered: v u for want 6f buyers they had to be turned t .^unsold,, Fat cattle—A fair supply yardetiJ3 4Ve* quote for prime fat steers, 24s per loolb; second quality do, from 19s to 22s 6d Eer loolb. The store cattle market was cavily supplied,: and the largest portion of them were sold satisfactorily to vendors.

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES ~ . Tuesday, October 23. Matson, Cox and Co., at the Ashburton Yards —Stock. MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS. Ac u-vn Tothday, October 2.3 Methveh Sports land Races —Meeting at Patton's Hotel, Methven, at 7-20 p.m. . dat, October 24. Athletic. Sports Ground—Fancy Costume Cricket Match, at 2.30 p.m. Monday, Octobb r 29. Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers, at 7 o’clock. ■ Wednesday, November 7. Ashbnrtbo County Council —at Council Chambers ; 11 a. m. Wednesday, November 14 Ashburton;/Agricultural and Pastoral Show.

MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close at the Ashburton Post Office follows For Christchurch and- North at 6 a.m. 10,80 a.nu, and 6 p,ba,, daily. For Chertseyßatals, &0., at 10.30 a.m. %nd 5 jp:m. daily. ForHtmedin,Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, * and Geraldine, at 10 a.m. daily. For Temuka, at 6..a.m. and 10 a.m., For Tima,*u land South, at 6 a.m., 10 a,m., and 4SO p.m., daily. For Greehstreet and Ashburton Forks, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 3.30 pun. tx'i ' , For ! Mdttnf- Somers, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, at 6 a.m.ahd43o p. m. For Mayfield, on Tuesdays and Satur days, , For Ash ten, Watertoh and Longbeach, at 4301p.m. daily.. For Mimington, oh Mondays, Wednes days, hnd Fridays, at 430 p. in. For-Wakanui, Elgin, Seaview, Seafield, and Kyle, pp Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at 6.30 a. m. - For Newlands, on Tuesdays and Fri days at 10.30 a.m. Mail a arrive at the Ashburton Post •Jffice — _, yi i, From Christchurch and Rakaia at 10.15 а. 435 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. From,Chertsey, Ac. at 10.15 a.m. and 435 pAii. daily. From Dunedin and' intermediate places at 6.30 p.m. daily, - < Prom Temuka andTimaru at 10.40 a.m. б. pja ,and.Bp.m. 'daily. From rGreenstreet . and Ashbnrton Forks, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10 A. m. From Monnt Somers, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, lat 10.5 a. m. and 8. 16 p. m. From Mayfield, on Tuesdays and yatur- Waterton, and Long beach at 10*8.10. daily. From Elgin, Wakanni, Seafield, and Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sat urdays',' at 4 p.m. , From Newlands,' on Tuesdays and Fri days, at 9.30 a.m. FroraT Fleihington on Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Saturdays, at 10 a. m.

BIRTH.

Tucker —On Oct. 20oh, at Allenton, the wife of Mr Joshua Tucker, of a sou.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1883. The Last Straw.

When the penultimate San Francis co mail arrived at Auckland we re ferred in a leader to the manner in which the Press Association’s summary of news was compiled. The gentleman whose duty it is to transmit this intelli gence all over the colony would seem however to be above taking advice, and his latest summary is perhaps the worst that long suffering newspaper proprie tors have been called upon to pay for. We notice that several of our contem poraries have commented on this matter, and it is to be hoped that the present state of things will be remedied before another mail comes in. That plenty of items can be gathered which would be interesting to colonists is abundantly shown by the admirable letters which several New Zealand jour nals receive every month, but instead of these the Association agent sends us a lot of nauseous scandal, clipped from second-rate American journals. Take for example the gossip about an actress from the States, by name Miss Mary Anderson, who we are told in one paragraph is playing to meagre audi ences, and in another that she is so careful of her reputation that she de clined an introduction to the Prince of Wales. This latter assertion, which no sensible person would ever believe con tains a scintilla of truth, would form no doubt a toothsome morsel to a Republi can pothouse politician, in whose nostrils the very name of royalty stinks. Nor do we derive much edification from learn ing that the heir apparent to the Throne had a pleasant time at Berlin, where he attended a masked ball, from which the Princess was absent. • The latter fact, we presume, is to be taken as one of the causes of the enjoyment. Equally worthy of reprobation are the items concerning her Majesty the Queen and the late gillie, John Brown, which even if they have any foundation in fact should only find a place in the lowest order of what are called “ So ciety ” journals. But it names held in reverence by all except a small minority of Englishmen are taken in vain, many people are mentioned whose affairs are not in the least degree interesting to New Zealanders. Who, for instance, cares to know that a “great social scandal ” —an euphemism, by the way, for an elopement of a doctor with the wife of a friend —is agitating the “tone” of Chicago; or that a “ dashing swell" has committed bigamy in Canada? These events may be worthy of chronicling in the places where they occur, but they are assuredly of no moment to us. Examples of what we complain of might be innumerably multiplied, as our readers can see for themselves by perusing the summary we published the other day. Bad as the 'previous compilations have been we must vote this last effort as pre eminent in this particular. Colonial readers have a right to enter a protest against an association which is satisfied with sending as news the offscourings of the lowest class of American jour nalism. The latest specimen of bad taste is the last straw, and we repeat our formerly-expressed hope that some other arrangements will be made to ensure our getting intelligence that is something better than repulsive and uninteresting scandal.

Edwards has accepted Scott’s challenge’ the stakes to be held by B. Richardson, of the Empire Hotel. At a meeting on Thursday night, the Christchurch butchers decided to raise the price of mutton Id per lb. Baron Hiibner. arrived at Christchurch yesterday, and was received by the Mayor. He leaves for Wellington to morrow. The body of Hugh Minness. carpenter of the ss. Doric, who was drowned in Lyttelton Harbor nearly three weeks ago, was found yesterday afternoon floating in the harbor. The Christchurch Cemetery Board ob ject that the site of the new cemetery pro posed by the City Council is too small and is in the centre of a rapidly increasing population Its area is eighteen acres, and the locality near the pumping station, 'i he Board prefers a site at New Brighton. The New Zealand Shipping Company have received a cable message from Lon don as follows: -The lonic, s.s., arrived all well at the Cape ot Good Hope on the I 16th inst ,en route for Wellington. The Catalonia’s refrigerators worked satis factorily during the homeward passage, and the meat is found to be in excellent condition. A meeting in connection with the blue ribbon movement was held at Chertsey last evening. There was a good attend ance and considerable interest was exhi bited in the proceedings by all present. Mr D. Todd occupied the chair. Messrs Gavin, Scott, Kilworth and Andrews from Ashburton expounded and advoo»ted the claims of the movement in short and forcible addresses. About twenty-five, a large number for a place like Chertsey, donned the ribbon. Votes of thanks to the speakers and chairman closed a very agreeable meeting.

The C iinmittce of the Ashburton Racing Club met at the Club’s room list evening. Present—Messrs E. G Crisp (in the chair), Quill, Hewson, M. Fried lander, 0. W. Purnell, and Dr Rosa. Letters were read from His Excellency the Governor, the Borough Council, Messrs Hobbs and Goodwin, and E. G. Wright, which were left in the hands of the Secretary to deal with. Messrs Quill, Beecher, and Britton, as a deputation from the promoters of the summer race meeting, waited upon the Committe and applied for the use of the racecourse on Thursday, 27th of December next. The application was acceded to and an agree ment as to terms executed, when the de putation withdrew. It was determined to instruct Mr Bullock to sell the privi leges in connection with the spring meet ing on Saturday, 3rd November.

After we went to press yesterday fur thur evidence was taken in the Crum v. Twomey case in the R.M. Court. Leahy and Riley gave testimony similar to that tendered at the previous hearing, and his Worship said that he could not see his way to alter his prior decision, and plain tiff Would be non-suited. Mr Wilding said he would take the case to the District Court or else request that it be heard be fore two Justices of the Peace. The last case yesterday was a claim brought against Messrs Maclean and Stewart, auctioneers, by Mr Emmerson, a farmer, whose goods had been sold under a distress warrant. Mr Wilding appeared for plaintiff and Mr Crisp for defence. The latter raised a law point as to whether his Worship had 'jurisdiction, but it was decide' l against him. The facts of the case, which were that the goods had been sold by mistake and that the warrant was issued against the wrong man, were not disputed, and judgment was given accordingly. At a meeting held fast evening arrange raents were made between the Athletic Sports Ground Company and the Ashbur ton Cricket Club, whereby the latter will have the use of the new ground during the coming season. A considerable sum of money has been expended in the pre paration of the ground, and it is antici pated that the arrangement come to will be satisfactory to both parties, as a very large saving will be made to the Club in comparison with what was paid for keep ing the Domain in order ; while the Com pany will be enabled, with the receipts estimated to come from other sources, to improve the place for recreation purposes. The Company certainly deserve credit for having successfully floated the concern, and it is to be hoped the Ashburton public will support them in their endeavors to establish a first-class ground. The annual meeting of the shareholders takes p ! ace next week, and we understand that a nn at satisfactory statement of the result of operations so far will be forthcoming, The following particulars have come to hand with reference to the suicide of John White, by jumping into the Clutha river, near Ettrick, on the 16oh inst. The de ceased had been working for Mr Robert McLeod for three weeks, and on the 15th instant he complained of being unwell. About one o’clock in the morning, Thos. Atkins, who lives in a hut on the bank of the river, heard someone outside, and on looking out he observed the deceased. He immediately proceeded to dress him self, and while in the act of doing so he heard a splash. He ran outside, and saw the deceased in the water, but only for a moment. The deceased’s clothes were found on the bank of the river. Since his arrival at Ettrick he has not been drink ing, but it is supposed that he had been “on the spree” p’eviously. He had no money and scarcely any clothes, and was working for Mr McLeod for his food. He had informed Mr McLeod that soni3 years ago he got injured about the head while working in the Chain Hills railway tunnel', and that in consequence he had occasionally suffered from mental derange ments; He was twenty-nine years of age, and a native of Paddington, near London.

There wa* a crowded attendance at the Town Hall last evening, when Mr W. E. Redmond, M P., delivered an address, the subjects chosen being “ Home Rule for Ireland,” “ Peasant proprietary in land,” and “The land f6T the people.” The Rev. Father Coffey took the chair, and briefly introduced the lecturer. Mr Redmond has an agreeable presence and great fluency of speech, and he handle I his subject with intelligence and modera tion. Thera is, however, no necessity to give a detailed report of the address, as it was identical with those given in other parts of the colony. At the conclusion, Mr B. Hughes moved, and Mr Moiaon seconded the following resolution —“That this meeting approves of the principles of the Irish National League as explained by Mr Redmond in his lecture last even ing, and pledges i self to assist the move ment as much as lies in its power, and that a subscription list be now opened f r the relief of the necessities of the Irish people.” Mr John Lambie then pro posed an amendment as follows “ That although we agree with the principles of Home Rule as expounded by Mr Red mond, we cannot overlook the fact that the members of the Irish National Land League and Home Hule party in the Eng lish Parliament joined in the persecution and expulsion of the junior member for Northampton on account of his religions views. This meeting is therefore of opinon that the leaders of the Land League and Home Rule party in refusing to others what they demand for them selves, are deserving the reprobation of all who advocate liberty and justice.” This was seconded by Mr John Loudon, but on being put to the meeting was de c ared lost, the motion of Mr Hughes being carried. A vote of thanks to the chair man concluded the proceedings. Baron Htibner (says the Timvm Hera d) was a subject of great interest at the rail way station yesterday during the stay of the northern express. Ho sat in his re served carriage reading a newspaper, while his valet or personal attendant, or whatever he is—a most affable young man, apparently—paced the platform as if to prevent any possible danger from approaching bis master. The public stared with all their might from a re spectful distance. It reminded us for all the world of a lion in his cage at the menagerie with the keeper on the look out to keep the little boys off. Once the noble veteran stepped out, and showed himself pleasantly enough, and treated the spectators to a tho roughly diplomatic smile. He gave us the impre sion of an amiable old gentle man, uncommonly well preserved, with that air of easy g.od nature which is characteristic of all well-bred foreigners. When the train was starting, the station master touched his hat to his Excellency, just as he would to one of our Ministers, Mr Dick or any of those fellows bat Baron Hiibner raised his hat with a gi aceful flourish, and made Mr Jones the sort of bow that we seldom see in this part of the world. Mr Jones, we were pleased to see, was quite equal to the occasion. He, too, removed his hat in true courtly style, and showed the famous diplomat that we colonists know how to behave when we meet a man who can appreciate good manners.

Mr Bird, architect, etc., calls for tenders in our advertising columns for a store in Have lock street.

Wells’ “Rough on Corns.” —Ask for Wells’ “ Rough on Corns.” Quick re lief complete, permanent cure. Corns, warts, bunions, Moses, Moss and Co., Sydney, General Agents. . 3 Christmas cards.—A beautiful collection of photographs of New Zealand scenery, ten in all, including the Cathedral and many other important buildings, are on sale at Mr Weeks’ music depot, Tancred street, price Is.. The next two English mails will allow time for sending Home, and the postage is iu. Whole sale and retail agent for Ashburton, — [Advt,]

The Now Zealand Shipping Company have recaived a cablegram stating that their first new steamship; the Tongariro, has left the Clyde for London. On her trial trip, which took place on 17th inst., she averagad 14.6 knots, and has a sea going speed of not less than thirteen knots. Her gross register is 4,615 tons. The Tongariro is to leave London for Port Chalmers and Lyttelton this month.

COUNTY STOCK & SALEYARDS COMPANY.

,The annual general meeting of the share holders in the above Company was held in the Arcade Chambers this afternoon. Mr G. Jameson occupied the chair, and about a dozen shareholders were present. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. REPORT AND BALANCE-SHEET. The Secretary (Mr G. Jameson), read the following report : The Directors of the Ashburton County Stock and Saleyards Company, in reporting to shareholders the result of the Company’s opera tions during the first year of its existence, have pleasure m being able to state that the returns from all sources of income have far exceeded the estimates first made, and that the increased accommodation given by building the new yards at Tinwald and the additions made to the yards at Ashburton have proved a great boon to dealers in stock. Ihe balance-sheet shows that the sum of L3,6i8 8s 4d has been spent on the purchase of land and the erection of yards, etc. The Ashburton yards were formally taken over on the Ist Oct., 1882, and the Tin wald yards on the 22nd Jan., 1883. At Ash burton a shed has been erected and made con venient for the use of farmers wishing to shear their flocks of sheep ; the shed is also used 'S a shelter for horses on sale days, and for other purposes. At Tinwald a building of similar dimensions is now in course of erection. Sheep dips have also been provided on each site, and have been found to meet the wants of numbers of flockowners. The aim of the Directors has been to make the yards thoroughly complete and efficient, and no expense or trouble has been spared in working out this policy ; at the same time the strictest economy has been ob served in all the Company’s undertakings. The fact of 335,000 sheep, besides other stock, having already passed through the Company’s hands is sufficient evidence that the accommo dation provided has been appreciated. After writing off the whole cost of the inauguration of the Company and making ample provision for depreciation, in the form of a sinking fund, there is a sum of LIBB 16s 5d to the credit of profit and loss account, which the Directors recommend be appropriated as follows : Ll2O to the payment of a dividend at the rate often per cent., and L6B 15s $d to be carried forward to profit and loss new account. It will be necessary at this meeting to elect two Directors in the place of Messrs J. E. Trevor and H. T. Winter, who retire in accordance with the articles of association, but who are' eligible for re election. It will also be neces sary to elect an auditor or auditors. On the motion of Mr Jameson, seconded by Mr H. T. Winter, the report as read was adopted. DIVIDEND. Mr Purnell moved that the Directors be authorised to pay a dividend of 10 per cent to the shareholders, as suggested in the report. Mr D. Maclean seconded this, and it was carried. DIRECTORS. Only two nominations had been received for the vacancies on the directorate, viz, Dr Trevor and Mr C. T. Dudley,_ and these two gentlemen were accordingly elected. REMUNERATION. Mr H. T. Win er moved that the sum of LSO be distributed among the Direc tors pro rata, according to attendance. Mr D. Maclean seconded and it was carried unanimously. AUDITOR. On the motion of Mr 0. P. Cox, se conded by Mr Braddell, it was resolved— “ That Mr W. H. Gundry be appointed auditor, his fee to be fixed at L 3 35.” THE SECRETARY. Mr Parnell said that the Chairman had been doing the Secretary’s duties for soms time past, and this had worked satisfac torily. He would move that the same arrangement bo continued, but that the special sum of L 25 be voted to the Chair man, ? on condition he provides clerical work usually carried out’by the Secretary. Dr Trevor seconded this, and paid a high compliment to Mr Jameson for the way the Secretary’s work had been car ried our. CARETAKERS. The Chairman moved, and Mr Carter seconded—“ That a vote of thanks be ac corded to the caretakers for the way ihey had done their duty during the pastyear. ” —Carried. COMPLIMENTARY. On the motion of Mr Braddell, seconded by Mr Maclean, a cordial vote of thanks was passed to the Directors, and Mr Cox acknowledged the compliment. The meeting then adjourned.

CANTERBURY DIAMONDS.

A meeting of the Directors of the above Company was held yesterday afternoon at the offices of Mr T. B. Craig, when the following correspondence was yead : “ Highfield, Winchmore Hill, “ London, August 13th, 1883, “T. B Craig, Esq., Christchurch. “ Dear Sir, —Since writing you by San Francisco a few days back I have received the result of the tests apolied by the Go vernment geologist, Mr Pringle, and 1 cal led you that Messrs Alexander Bros., Mr Klein, and others had declared the stones genuine, hence my advices pre viously ; but that on forwarding them to Mr Pringle, at the Geological Museum, and his submitting them to certain tests, he had declared the atones very decep tive, but undoubtedly doubly terminated crystals of quartz and fragments of the same. Mr Klein was astounded at the result, and maintains that ho had never seen stones so nearly resembling diamonds. I also informed you last mail he had maintained that the stones were genuine ; that he needed no test to satisfy himself, and that the quality was superior to the Kimberley stones, and nearly resembled the Brazilian ones. *

“ Under these circumstances there is nothing further to be done. The Cham ber of Commerce have, I believe, cabled Mr Cunningham regarding the stones. I have handed him a few for examination. If it is at all necessary that the essence of the conversation with the brokers should, for public reasons, bo verified, a friend whom I took with me would bo glad to substantiate my statements. “ Your obedient servant, “ Thos. O. Keisey.

“ Highfield, Winchmore Hill, N., “ August 28th, 1882.” “T. B. Craig, Esq., Pioneer Diamond “ Company, Christchurch, N.Z.”

“Dear Sir, —I have the honor to report that since writing you, Mr Cunningham, of the Grain Agency Company, acting on behalf of the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce, has cabled endorsing the opinion I expressed in my latter cables, and which were the result of the experi ments of Mr Pringle, the Government geologist. Mr Wigiam, one of the Grain Agency Company’s directors on this side, of the well-known firm of Money Wigram and Co., wrote me as enclosed. I ac cordingly submitted him the sample stones, and although he agrees that the double terminated stones were merely crystals, he felt convinced that the rose colored stones were genuine, and intimated his intention of obtaining shares in the concern, despite the opinion of the Go vernment geologist. I have left the stones in Mr Wigram’s charge meantime. Ho is a member of the Royal Geological Society, and intends bringing tbs stones under the notice of that body. “ Mr Wigram is doubtless a judge •£ diamonds of considerable ability, and I

await with some concern his final report. His fear is that the stones that have been tested are those he condemns, and that the others showing cleavage have not had a fair test. I will write you further on the subject when I receive his reply. “Faithfully yours, “ Thos. O. Kelsey. ” “ Money Wigram and Sons, Limited, “4 Leadenhall street, London, “ August 1883. “ Dear Sir, —I was yesterday looking at some of the New Zealand diamonds (1) recently sent over. Tf these have been ascertained to be valueless, would you mind letting me have a few. “ I fancy myself t - ? be enough of a mineralogist to be interested in such matters. “ Truly yours, “R. T. Wioram.”

SPORTING.

C.J.C. SPRING MEETING. Leonora is scratched for her engage ments at the Christchurch spring meet ing- NORTH CANTERBURY RACES- The following are the acceptances for these races ; Open Hurdle Race —Hero lies, Nikau, Schmoozer, Melbourne, Psyjhe, Fairplay, Rattler. District Hurdle Race— Nikau, Clans man, Penrose, Moa, Fairplay, Chester, Wi Wi (late Glen). North Canterbury Cup Race —Emir Bey, Hercules, Jack, Trumpeter, Moa. Publicans’ Purse Race —Emir Bey, Jack, Hercules, Trumpeter, Moa. Trot Race— Mischief, Peggy, Lunatic, 0 >ck Robin, Wanaka, Moonlight, Ohoka Dick, Peter, Dolly, Mite, Duchess, Pat, Miriam. The following general entries were re ceived : Farmers’ Plate—Mr P. Jones’ Fair play, Mr F. Busch’s Spec, Mr J. Evans’ Maid of Honor, Mr M. Duncan’s Moa, Mr W. T. Gilchrist’s Zennetta, Mr H. McLean’s Helena, Mr W. Becker’s Lady May. Ladies’ Purse Race —Hercules, Nikau, Fairplay, Maid of Honor, Moa, Zennetta, Helena, Lady May. AUCKLAND SPRING MEETING. The following weights were declared last night in the under-mentioned events of the Spring Meeting. Spring Handicap— Fiahwomau, Bst 101 b ; Maori, Bst Blb ; Kalo, Bst 81b ; Maoriland, Bst; Kenilworth, 7at 121 b ; Rapid, 7st 101 b; Lonehand, 7at 81b ; Nelson, 7st 8lb; Dewdrop, 7st 61b; Gilderoy, 7st 6lb ; Comet, 7st 51b; Vice roy, 7at 41b ; Mitrailleuse, 7at2lb ; Hark away, 7at ; Moonstone, 6?t 101 b ; Report, fist 101 b ; Taupiri, fist 10lb; Snider, fiat 71b. Hurdles —Harkaway, list 101 b ; Lone hand, list 10lb ; Chandler, list 51b ; Christmas, list 41b ; Woodpecker, list ; Kawerata, 9st 121 b ; Tricotrin, 9st 101 b ; Harlequin, 9at 71b ; Frostfiah, 9st 71b ; Quilp, 9st 71b ; Robert the Devil, 9st 71b; Comet, 9st.

WANGANUI RACES. The following are the results of yester day’s racing : Hack Hurdle Race, of LlO ; once round and a distance. Mr Harrison’s The Druid ... ... 1 Mr McElwain’s Blueskin 2 Mr McElwain’s Grey Douglas 3 Wanganui Stakes Handicap, of L 15 0; second horse to receive L2O out of the stakes ; third horse to save his stakes ; two miles. Mr P. Powell’s b g Bayard, 4j rs, 7st 111 b ... 1 Mr A. J. Keith’s b m Hippona, 3yre, 7st 61b ... 2 Mr W H. Chitham’a b g Dan, aged 7st 121 b - ... 3 L xdies’ Bracelet ; a bracelet of the value of L2O for the winner, and one of the value of L 5 for the second horse ; 1£ miles. Mrs D. Scott’s b c Ahaua, 3ys, 9st 7lb 1 Mrs Paine’s ch f Lioness, 3yrs, 7st 61b 2 Wrs Williamson’s b g. Reliance, aged, 12st 3 Consolation Stakes Handicap of L4O ; Jone mile and a distance. Dan, Sst ... ... ... ... ... 1 Sweet Home, 6st 101 b ... ... ... 2 Hippona, 7st 12!b ... 3

FATAL MINING EXPLOSION.

Twenty Persons Killed. [REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. —COPYRIGHT.] [Received Oct. 20, 1 p m J London, Oct. 19. A serious explosion occurred to-day in a coal mine near Barnsley, Yorkshire. According to the latest reports twenty miners have been killed and a number injured.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

[REUTER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] Monetary and Commercial. London, wet. 18.

The total reserve in the Bank of England in notes and bullion is Li 3,000,000, being an increase of L 300,000. The Bank rate of discount is unchanged at 3 per cent, and the market rate at Consols remain at New Zealand securities are quoted as follows:—Five per cent. 10*40 Loan, Loan, 107 ; Four and a half per cent. 1879-1904 Loan, cent. Inscribed Stock, 102, Adelaide wheat, ex store, 455; New Zealand do, 38s 6d to 43s 6d ; Adelaide flour, ex store, 32s ; Australian tallow —best beef, 40s; best mutton, 41s 6d; best Scotch pig iron No. 1, f.o.b. in Clyde, has advanced to 48s per ton, and gal vanised iron, 26 guage, packed in cases, f.o.b. in London, to LlB 10s.

The Mails. The homeward mails via Naples, from Melbourne, Sept. sth, per Orient steamship Potosi, were delivered here to-day. No Dividend. The Oriental Bank Corporation have declared no for the past half year, but carries forward L. 30,000 to the reserve funds. Dynamitards. London, Oct. 19. Three men named Agricus (sic), Bracken and Holmes have been ar arrested at Halifax with dynamite in their possession. A supposed infernal machine, containing clockwork, was' also found upon the prisoners, who are. suspected of being Fenian emissaries. Outbreak of Cholera. AIiKIANDKIA, Opt. 18. A further outbreak of cholera has occurred near this city. Great precau tions are being taken to prevent the spread of the disease. The Earthquake. ■ Constantinople, Oct. 18. ...

Official estimates to hand trom the province of Anatolia, Asia Minor, give the number of lives lost at 200. The distress among the inhabitants is very great.

[Received Oct. 23, 1 p.m.] An Operation. London, Oct. 19. Dr Benson, Archbishop of Canter bury, is suffering from fistula, and an operation for its removal is to be per formed to-morrow.

AUSTRALIAN.

[REUTER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] Welcome Bain. Sydney, Yesterday. Rain has fallen throughout the colony, and the harvest prospects are consequently looking brighter. The Markets. New Zealand wheat, 3s gd per bushel; New Zealand oats, 3s 4d j maize, 2s ud; Sugar Company’s No. 1 pieces, L 35 per ton.

Adelaide, Yesterday. Wheat, 4s 3d to 4s 6d ; the market continues quiet, with little doing. Flour, flat, and prices nominal; town brands, Lio to Lio 15s ; country ditto, L 9 10s to L 9 rs®. Freights to London— Steamers, 455; sailing, 455, for cereals; quotations nominal, and nothing doing. Freights to the United Kingdom from Adelaide—Sailing, 40s to 42s fid; ditto from outports, 425. to 455; the market is flat, and prices nominal. Sporting News. Melbourne, Yesterday. The weather is to-night unsettled, and appears unfavorable for the Caul-' field Cup meeting to-morrow. The fol lowing is the latest betting on that * event: —Calma, 6 to 1; Footstep, 7 to 1; Fryingpan, 14 to 1; Septius, 14 to 1; Norfolk, 15 to 1; Belmont, 20 to 1. Boscawen scratched for the Melbourne Cup.

[Received Oct. 20, lp.m] The Victorian Parliament. Melbourne, To-day. The Victorian Parliament will pro bably be prorogued on the 2nd No vember.

Severe Thunderstorm. A severe thunderstorm passed over the city last night, but the weathyp? now line.

Sporting. There is no change to report in the betting on the Caulfield Cup. It is expected there will be twenty-five starters for that event.

TELEGRAMS.

[per press association.] Wreck of a Cutter. ! Auckland, To-day., The cutter South Carolina struck ba the Rangitoto reef last night. She was got off, but in com<ng up the harbor 'she sank. A Missing Ketch Wellington, To-day. The following telegram has been re ceived by the Secretary of the Marine Department from the Collector of Ons- - toms at Christchurch: —“Captain Jensen, ■-* of the schooner Herald, reports being In ' company with *a ketch 'between ’Benmora and Flaxburne, both making bad weather and about noon she disappeared. The Herald bore of in the direction and passed four hatches and broken bulwarks, bat' no crew. This was on the 13th October. A ketch passed Banks Peninsula on Thursday, the 11th inst.; name unknown. This will probably be the same.” The Boating Season. Christchurch, To-day. The formal opening of the boating sea son took place this afternoon. The ar rangements were similar to those made in " former years, and the ceremony, which had been postponed from last Saturday, went off successfully. One six oar, thir teen four oars, twenty-two pair oar out riggers, besides whiffs, took part in the procession. Mr Redmond. Timaru, To-day. Mr J. E. Redmond arrived from Christ church to-day by the express, and was received by Father Keane and several countrymen. He was driven .to the Gros venor Hotel, where an address was read by Father Keane, to which the visitor suitably replied. He lectures to-night at the Theatre on “ Home Rule,” T / Colonial Gamaru, Tb-day. Mr John Reid writes to the Chairman;^- of the Harbar Board that he has chartered the steamer Delhi, 2,000 tons, to make v - \ six voyages from Oamaru and Port Chit) * merato London, and urges the Board-to., f be prepared to receive the steamer. The? r Delhi was formerly aP. and O. boat, and '*■ has been fitted up with new engines and boilers. She will have refrigerating ma-. , chinery and be capable of carrying about 24,000 carcases of sheep each voyage. She is to commence loading her first cargo in February next. ItTis anticipated that a berth will be ready for the Delhi 1 by that time, and that the Oamaru Freezing Com pany will be then in operation. A Good Dividend. Dunedin, To*daj. The Commercial and Finance Company has declared a tea per cent, dividend.

The crew of the ship Westminster, of Dublin, which was lost during a gale in the Atlantic, have been landed at liver* pool from the steamer Australasian. The story which the poor fellows tell' show, that they have undergone soma terrible ' sufferings. The Westminster, which was under the command of Captain Morris, and has a crew of 23 hands, left Quebec, bound foe Liverpool, with a timber 'cargo on board. On Monday week, about 4 o’clock in the afternoon, when the vessel was 700 miles from Cape Clear, a gale sprung up, which soon raised a terrific sea, which swept the decks fore and eft. The cargo shifted, the deck cargo, the boats, and the deckhouses were washed away, the sails were blown to pieces; and the rudder being damaged, the vessel be came unmanageable, and rolled helplessly in the trough of the sea. When the storm was at its height five men were at the steering gear. They were struck by a heavy sea and some of the deck timber. The second mate and others of the crew were severely injured. Some of the men took refuge in the rigging, and others on • the poop, and in this position they re mained until Thursday, each man getting only a biscuit and- a small quantity of . lime-juice. Several of the men became very exhausted, and had not assistance been at hand some of them would have expired. On Thursday afternoon the Australian came in sight, and seeing the signals of distress flying on the West minster, bore down upon her, and the crew, in a very exhausted condition, were taken on board the steamer. The West minster was a Quebec-built ship, of 1,426 tons.

Holloway’s Pills.—Health pr Wealth.^-? No sane person would hesitate an instant ip thp choice between these two conditions. ' Now is the season to secure the fprnjer _ eithep by restoring pr confirming it. These Pill? e)f pel all impurities from the system which fpgs, foul vapours, and variable temperatures in, gender during winter ; this medieine also acts most wholesomely upon the skin by disgorging the liver of its accumulated bile, and by .ex*’ jj citing the kidneys to more energetic action ; increases the appetite for food and strengthens ■ ( , j the digestive process. The stomach' and liver, which most disorders originate, are fully under ’ T “" the control of these regenerative Pills, which act very kindly yet most efficiently on the tenderest bowels.—[Advt.]

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1883.



Specialßargains. gELLING OFF~MUST BE SOLD. Drawißg-romn Suites in splendid Vel vet, walnut side-board with marble Small Tables in all patterns of walnut, ■' ■ ■' ■ ’ Real * Leather Dining-room Suites, in mahoi any, and side-boards to match Every class of Furniture. Utensilsof every kfiidh for House Furnishing.' Moat be sold, as I want to CLEAR OFF all my isrge and varied Stock. Joim Meecli, F U RNiT,ff B B, WAREHOUSE, Burnett atreet. ... 9 484 Amusements. fj|HE HALF HOLIDAY MOVEMENT Fancy Dress ORJkC. K(E T MATCH. A Fapcy Droßs ; Cricket Match to com memorate the above movement will be held on the grounds;, of the Cricket and Athletic Sports Qrouhd Company on WEDNESBaTT, * OCTOBER 24th. The AshbUrtOb’ Brass Band have volun teered their services to play selections during the afternoon. The proceeds at-'' the gates will be banded to .the. inmates of the Old Men’s Home, Play to commence at 2.50 sharp. ri ;: 6d. 10 762 '



Wanted VT7" AN TED A good Shoeing and Y\ General Smith. Apply, John Retell, Blacksmith, Winslow. 10 745 WANTED —Everybody to come and see the new footpaths at the corner of Moore and East streets. Fried lander Bros, are selling Drapery goods and Clothing at greatly reduced prices.^ WANTED— A competent person as Sewing MISTRESS, for the Winslow School, Applications addressed to the Chairman, Winslow School Com* miitee, must be sent in not later than the 25th Oct. 0. MARTIN, JO 763 Chairman. ■\T7" ANTED KNOWN—That Robert V\ Elston, Burnett street, Ashbur 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 Known —That in- conse quence of the rapid increase of business, John Moison, 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), Ashburton. 7 207 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 Drinks, Cigars, etc. Tickets— monthly 2s 6d, for use of Horizontal Bar, .Trapeze, Single-sticks, Dumb-bells, Indian Clubs, etc. Dan Lea is always at his post to give lesions in Boxing, lesson £1 per mor*h, or according to arrangement. 1344 . Special Advertisements. STOP THAT COUGH 1 DON’T DELAY.—How can you stop it? Where is the Remedy. Bennington's PECTORAL OXYMEL OF CARRA GEEN or IRISH MOSS (registered), can produce more evidence of real merit than any other article for the purpose. Sold everywhere. —G, Bonninoton, Christchurch.



QRIOKEi’tNG MATERIAL, Of every description, at CHRISTCHURCH PRICES, Andrewes Bros., EAST STREET SOUTH. 77 URPLUS STOCK FANGS' GOODS, TOYS, STA TIONERS, Etc. Must be sold to make room for NEW GOODS shortly to arrive. Our Prices Defy Competition. Andrewes Bros., BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, &0., East street South Ashburton. n!5 AT OF



THE NEW ZEALAND GRAIN AGENCY" AND MERCAN TILE COMPANY, LIMITED, JJ A V B FOR SALE A VERY COMPLETE Threshing Plant, By Ransome —almost equal to new, and for which terms are specially easy. Also, SEED OATS AND BARLEY RYE GRASS NEW CLOVER SEEDS WOOLPACKS, Em, Em. All at lowest current rates. Wm. HORNE, 12 au Agent. TUB NEW ZEALAND I Clothing Factory HAV E 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 beat 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. A SINGLE GARMENT AT WHOLESALE FEXCE. SHIRTS, HATS, HOSIERY, and every requisite at Wholesale Prices. Nineteen Branches now open in New Zealand. ; , Agents for the Unrivalled WERTHEIM SEWING MACHINES. Ashburton Branch : i EAST STREET.



Special Advertisements. INTRODUCTION OF THE PARCEL SYSTEM. Fashion Povsk, Cashel street, CK>.. : itcharch. 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 to be re turned. This system is now being intro duced by E. C. 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 c«st 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. 1,20 s Dress Parcel, conte’ns — Worth £ a, 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 I 10 2 doz new oxydised buttons, to match ... 0 1 6 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 W orth 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 dresa piece (12 yda) French check costume cloth ... ... 1 1 0 3 ydsailesia 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 6 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 — Wprth 1 pair large size good witney blankets 1 10 6 1 nice large size good honeycomb quilt 0 14 6 1 pair good heavy white 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 yda splendid white calico, heavy make 0 13 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 yda hemp carpet, dark stripe 0 7 0 6 pair Girls’ or Women’s warm winter hose ... ... ... 076 4 large unbleached Turkish towels 0 4 9 £3 15 3 Our No. t 7, mourning parcel for £2 10a, contains — Worth 10 yda good black French cash mere ... 1 6 2 yds 4x4 celebrated rainproof crape ... ... ... ... 0 9 6 1 good black alpaca or sateen skirt 0 14 6 2 pairs Ladies’ black hose ... 03 0 1 pair Ladies’ two-button choice black kid gloves ... ... 0 4 6 £ 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 goofi 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 witney blan kets ... 1 0 0 1 full size white honeycomb or toilet quilt ... ... ... 014 0 1 choice pattern wool tablecover 0 16 6 2 white Turkish bath towels ... 0 3 0 6 white 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 0 11 6 £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 G 3 pairs Ladies’nice hose... ... 0 4 6 £5 6 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 8 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 1 10 0 £9 17 6 A problem whereby Ladies may stay at home and order their drapery in perfect confidence. Just try one parcel and see what you will save. Remember —Cash returned at one 3 for any article returned in good condition. Samples post free on application to any part of New Zealand. In ordering any of these parcels, it is sufficient to quote number and name of parcel only. P. 0.0. made payable to E O. BROWN & CO., Fashion House, Christchurch. 1362



Special Advertisements. JF YOU ,WANT GOOD AND STRONG FURNITURE, GO 0 DAVIS’S OHBAPj FURNITURE AND BED DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. article Sold at Christchurch Prices and u, iiranteed bos. of •nacerial and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED TO