SHIPPING.

PORT OF LYTTELTON. —I 1 Arrived. Yesterday. Manapouri, s.s., from Sydney, via Auckland and way porta. Wanaka, b.b., from Dunedin and Aka roa. Sailed- Yesterday Wanaka, s.s,, for Manukau and way ports. Manapouri, s.s., for Melbourne, via Southern ports. Cora, schooner, for Greymouth. SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. Auckland, Yesterday. Arrived—H.M.S. Lark, from a,cruise ; Penguin, from Fiji; Clara B. McGillivray and Irene, from New York. Wellington, Ye terday. Arrived—Takapuna, from Lyttelton ; Go-Ahead, from Napier, via the Bast ..Coast } Wallace, from Nelson ; Welcome, schooner, from Clarence River. • . Sailed—Takapuna, for Onehunga, via Taranaki; Maude Graham, schooner, for Lyttelton ; Wallace, for Nelson. Dunedin, Yesterday. Arrived—Wairarapa, from the Bluff; Isabella Anderaon, from Greymouth; Phillis, from Adelaide. Sailed—Rotomahana, for Melbourne ’direct; Defiance, for Auckland; Hauroto, .for Sydney, via the North.

COMMERCIAL.

Ashburton Guardian Office, Wednesday afternoon. , Messrs Matson, Cox and Co. held their usual weekly sale of sheep, cattle, etc., at the Tinwald yards on Tuesday, December 4th: — The entry for sheep and cattle was more nume- 1 rous than usual, and the attendance and bid ding better, all lots offered being sold. Fat crossbred, ewes from 13s yd to 14s id ; cross bred hoggetts, 10s 6d to 12s 8d; merino wethers, 8s 3d to 9s 2d; merino ewes and lambs, 10s sd. Cattle—Fat steers, from L$ 23 6d to Ly ys 6d; fat cows, from L$ ys 6d to •Ly;? springers, from L 4 to L 8 2s 6d; yearling steers, Li 18s.

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES. Thursday, December 6. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, at Rakia—Lire and Dead Stock Tuesday, December 11. Matson, Cox and Co., at the Tinwald . -Baleyards—Stock. Thursday, December 18. Messrs H. Matson and Co., at their Stores —Wool MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, Etc This Evening. Town Hall—Concert by the Orchestral Society Thursday, December 6. Star of- Ashburton, L O.L. Monthly ?■■■ Meeting, in the Arcade Chambers, at 8 p.m. Friday, December 7. Longbeach Road Board, at Road Board office, Longbeach Monday, December 10. Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers, at 7.30. Friday, January 4. Ashburton County Council — \t Council Chambers, 11 a. m. Saturday, Jajuary 5. Wakanui Road Board, at Road Board office, Moore street, at 10.30 a.m. Monday, January 7. Upper Ashburton Road Board, at Road Board Office

TRAVELLERS’ GUIDE.

Trains Leave Ashburton for Christ church and intermediate stationsat7.lo a.m., 10.55 a.m., and (Express) 5.37 p.m. Train a Leave Ashburton for Timaru and South, at 6.50 a. m. , 10.25 a.m. (Express), and 4.45 p.m.—the latter pro ceeding no farther than Timaru. Trains Arrive at Ashburton from Christchurch at 10 15a.m. (Express), 4.36 p.m., and 7.15 p.m. Trains Arrive at Ashburton from Timaru and South at 10.40 a.m., 6.27 p.m. (Express), and 8 u.m.

MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close at the Ashburton Post Office follows For Christchurch and North at 6 a. m. 10.30 a.m., and 5 p.m., daily. For Chertsay Rakaia, &c., at 10.30 a. m. and 5 p.m. daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, and Geraldine, at 10 a.m. daily. For Temuka, at 6 a.m. and 10 a.in., For Tima-'u and South, at 6 a.m., 10 a.m., and 4.30 p.m., daily. For Greeristreet and Ashburton Forks, on- Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 3.30 p.m.. - For Mount Somers, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, at 6 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. For Mayfield, on Tuesdays and Satur days, at 6 a. m. For Ashton, Waterton and Longheach, at 4.30 p.m. daily. t For Fleuiington, on Mondays, Wednes -says,andFridays,at4.3op.io. For Wakanui, Elgin, Seaview, Seafield, and Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at 6.30 a. m. For Newlands, on Tuesdays and Fri days at 10.30 a.m. L ItfaiTs' arrive at the Ashburton Post Office — From Christchurch and Rakaia at 10.16 а, 4.35 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. From Ohertsey, &c. at 10.15 a.m. and daily. From Dunedin and intermediate places at 7,m. daily. ~ Fzoku Temuka and Timaru at 10.40 a. m. б. p.m., and 8 p.m. daily. From" Greenstreet and Ashburton Forks, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10 Mount Somers, on Tuesdays and at 10.6 a. m. and 8.15 p. m. From Mayfield, on Tuesdays and Satur days, at 10.5 a.m. ( From Ashton, Waterton, and Long beach at 10 a.m. daily. From Elgin, Wakanui, Seafield, and Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sat urdays, at 4 p.m. From Newlonds, on Tuesdays and Fri days,, at. 9.30 a.m. From Flemington on Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Saturdays, at 10 a.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas Et Prevalebit. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1883. The Triumph Disaster.

What were the exact circumstances attending the lamentable accident to the steamship Triumph cannot be known until an official enquiry is held, even if the affair is made clear then. Wrecks are not infrequent in this part of the world, and the coast line of New Zealand is so rugged that the most ex perienced navigators have to exercise the greatest possible care. But so far as we can make out the facts of the case this accident to the Shaw- Savill-Albion Company’s steamer is unique in the shipping annals of the colony. That a vessel should on a clear starlight night be thrown ashore upon a rocky island on which was situated a lighthouse is so extraordinary that it would be idle to speculate as to how the mistake occurred. One message we received from Auckland spoke vaguely of the immigration officers being so dis satisfied with something that had taken place on the voyage from Home that the usual gratuities given to officers had been withheld, but since then we have learnt that no reflection was intended to be cast upon Captain Brotherton and those under his command. Indeed, so far from this being called for, it appears that the master of the vessel has never previ ously met with a mishap, and much sym pathy is felt for him in his present misfor tune', Still the fact remains that when the Triumph struck she was sailing in al most a diametically opposite course to that taken by the pilot when he returned to shore. Whether the disaster was due to a fatal error of judgment, or whether the evidence at the enquiry will disclose some graver fault on the part of the officers remains to be seen, and although it is impossible to con ceive that any rational excuse can be put forward, it would be unfairly pre judging the case to say at this stage that the captain cannot reasonably explain how the event occurred. But the fea tuie in this sad affair which interests the people of this colony more than the relative amount of blame to be attached to the men in charge of the ship; is that the enterprise of the Shaw-Savill- Albion Company in instituting a direct steam service between England and New Zealand should at the outset receive such a heavy blow. As we re marked the other day, the New Zea land Shipping Company were the first in the field, but their great rivals were not slow to follow the example set them when it was shown to be a pro fitable speculation, and as competition could not fail to do good in this as in any other trade, we were glad to wel come the Triumph to our shores. Judging from the first voyage of the latter vessel, she could not compare with the Doric, lonic or any of the other ships chartered by the rival in stitution, but she was nevertheless a valuable addition to the mercantile fleet sailing to this colony, and every body will sympathise with the owners in their loss. At the same time it is to be hoped that the enquiry into the mishap will be a most searching one, and no effort should be spared to make clearly known who was to blame. How ever sorry we may feel for Captain Brotherton, it is of far more impor tance that the port of Auckland should not have to bear a stigma which will undoubtedly cling to her if the true cause of the accident is not clearly made manifest.

All available space at the Industrial Exhibition has been applied for, and 500 square feet in addition. It has been decided to hold anniversary sports at Christchurch, as usual on the 17th. The sittings of the Supreme Court at Timaru, appointed for December 11th. have been postponed to December 14th. Mr John London, who went on a mis sion to Samoa, has returned to Auckland by the Penguin from Fiji, He went to Samoa as attorney for the Auckland South Sea I lands Company. At the Wellington Appeal Court yester day afternoon, the argument in the case of Hunt v Gordon, which commenced on Thursday last, was concluded, judgment being reserved. Ihe Australian Mutual Provident So ciety intend abolishing the present sys tem of agencies and establishing branch offices under the management of gentle men who have received their training at head-quarters. The business under the new system will be begun in Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin with the new year. The agents who now retire from taking an active part in the business will receive substantial recognition of their services from the Directors. Holloway s Ointment and Pills combin both sanitive and sanative powers in a high degree—by the former term is understood their ability to preserve health, by the latter their capability to restore health. With these reme dies at h«nd no invalid n'-crl be at fault to guide himself or heiself safely through the many trials to which everyone is subjected during our long and ofttimes inclement winters. Coughs, colds, ulcerated throats, diptheria, whooping cough, can be successfully treated by well rubbing this Ointment upon the chest, and by taking the Pills. During clampjfoggy weatherasthmatical sufferers will experience the utmost possible relief from the inunction of the ointment on all tender chested persons will save endless misery by adopting this treatment. —[Advt.]

The Minister for Public Works paid a J visit fto the Albury Fairl 0 Creek railway S line, and afterwards proceeded thro gh Burke’s Pass to Mackenzie Country yes terday, returning at nigh . He left 1 imaru for Oamaru at 8 o’clock List evening. The Ashburton Orchestral Society’s concert, to take place in the Town Hall this evening, promises to be a great suc cess. Not only have the local instrumen talists been practising at the various selec tions for some time past, but the com mittee have procured more assistance from Christchurch than was previously announced, Mr Poore, the well known flautist, having been engaged in addition to Mr and Mrs Corrick. From this it will be seen that a genuine treat is in store for lovers of music, and we confi dently expect to see the hall crowded. When the memb -r for Ashburton met the Minister of Public Works on Monday, he pointed out to the latter and Mr Max well, the Manager of Railways, tho advan tage it would bo to have a daily service orTthe Mount Somers line, instead of the train running only two days a week, as at present. The engine which runs to Mount Somers is employed at Ashburton in shunting, and if a shed were erected at Anama. the same work conld be done, and a train run to and from Mount Somers and here without any extra expense being incurred. Mr Mitchehon promise! to give the suggestion consideration, and it is probable that it will be carried out be fore long.

At the quarterly meeting of the Ash burton District Licensing Committee, held yesterday afternoon, the applications of Me-srs Mager and Olliver for licenses for the Wateiton and Wheatsheaf Hotels were renewed. There was a full attend ance of the Committee, and Mr Caygill appeared in support ot Mr Mager’a appli cation, and argued that the only reason that the license had been refused in the first instance was that the necessary notice had not been given in time. Since then, however, the Minister of Justice hal pro mised that if Ihe Committee saw their way to grant the license the Governor would be advised to validate the proceed ing. The Committee, after hearing counsel, said that they were of opinion that they had not power to grant licenses otherwise than at the yearly meeting, but they had no desire to treat ihe applicants harshly, and if an authority could be pro duced from the Government in five weeks’ time, allowing them to reverse the previous decision, they would re consider tho mat ter. Ihe meeting was therefore adjourned for five weeks to enable the application suggested to be made to tho Government.

The usual monthly meeting of the South Rakaia School Committee was held in the library on. Monday evening, the members present being Messrs Hardy (Chairman), Howell, Cox, Broadbent, and Oxley. The master repor.ed the attend ance as follows :—Average last month, 125 1 ; last week, 130 7 ; highest attend ance, 140 ; and number on roll, 173. Owing to the bad weather lately the aver age for the past quarter will not equal that required for another pupil teacher ; there are, however, mo e children attending than the school will hold with comfort, one class having frequently to be taught in the porch. A new bell for the school is urgently needed. With regard to Christmas holidays, the school has only had three weeks’ holidays during the pre sent year, and according to the Act the children are entitled to not leas than s-.x, while town schools get nine eeks in the year. The pupil teachers’ examination takes place on Dec. 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st, and the school cannot very well be carried on without them. The pump is again broken. On the motion of Mr Cox, it was decided to close the school on Dec. 14, and re-opan it on Wednesday, Jan. 2. The Chairman was requested to write again to the Central Board about a bell and alterations to the school, and at_ the next meeting to lay before the Committee a statement showing the number of attendances of each member. Messrs Broadbent and Oxley were requested to examine the pump and see if it could not bo arranged so that the children could not damage it. The meeting then ad journed.

ASHBURTON RACING CLUB.

[ The half-yearly general meeting of mein i bers of the A shburton Racing Club wan held last evening in the Club’s room, when there was not a large attendance. Mr C. W, Purnell was voted to the chair. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. CORRESPONDENCE. A circular received with reference to an annual turf record, which it was proposed to issue from Dunedin, and stating that the subscription for the publication for the Ashburton Club was fixed et L 5, was laid on the table. REPORT The Secretary read the fo’lowing re port : Your Committee have very much pleasure in laying before you a statement of accounts for the half-year ending 30th November, from which you will gather that the success which at tended the Club during last season has been continued and enhanced. During the half year under review a commodious grand stand has been erected, and other permanent improve ments effected at a cost of L 492 is yd. Since the accounts were closed L4B 15s, the balance due to the contractors in respect to stand, has been paid. The Club has now discharged all its liabilities, and its improvements and pro perty are valued at L. 1,140. The expenditure under the different headings during the half year is shown in the accounts now submitted to you. The stand has been so built as to allow of ex tension, and additions to the saddling paddock and lawn are urgently required. Your Com mittee have also had under consideration im provements to the running and training tracks, and will be pleased to receive any suggestions from this meeting on these important subjects. The annual Spring races were held on the 15th and 16th November, and notwithstanding a large increase in the value of stakes, resulted in a profit of L3OO to the Club, or LIOO more than realised at any preceding meeting. In other respects the’fixture was highly satisfactory. It has been customary at this half yearly meet ing to authorise your Committee to hold the Autumn Race Meeting. The following is .'he balance-sheet : Dr. £ s. d. To Sowing Account 4 8 9 ~ Training Course ... ... 18 17 2 ~ Building,Account 419 5 8 ~ Charges, etc ... 43 10 9 ~ Advertising Account ... ... 22 14 8 ~ Library Account ... ... 719 o ~ Plant Account 31 16 o ~ Wages Account ... ... 48 16 o ~ Stakes ... ... ... ... 546 5 o ~ Balance... ... ... ... 65 13 8 ,£1,208 16 8 Cr £ s. d. By Balance 168 8 11 ~ Subscriptions 98 4 o ~ Training Fees ... ... ... 16 16 o ~ Nominations ... ... ... 165 o o ~ Acceptances ... 104 o o ~ Privileges ... 297 10 9 ~ Totalisator ... ... ... 318 4 6 ~ Rent of Course... 37 10 o ~ Interest on fixed deposit ... 3 2 6 £1,208 16 8 By Balance to credit of Club ... 65 13 8 ' The Chairman said that the report would bo considered satisfactory. The Committee had entered into certain ex penses , wth some little trepidation, but the balance-sheet showed that the re ceipts had been sufficient to pay for the erection of the grand stand and other im provements to the course. He would move the adoption of the report. Mr M. Friedlander seconded. The motion was carried unanimously. AUTUMN MEETING. Dr Leahy moved that an Autumn Meet ing be hel 1, the date to be left to a Com mittee to decide.

Dr Ross seconded this, and it was car- 1 tied unanimously. ' THE TRAINING TRACK. J Dr Ross moved that a considerable sum ' of money should be expended upon the training track. He thought that L2ooshould 1 be spent. The Club had spent a good deal of money upon the grand stand, and if something was not done to the course it would be rendered comparatively useless. ■ Authorities said that tho course should be ploughed, sown and top dressed, and al though what was wanted to improve the course would cost a good deal, the money would bo well spent. The training gallop would return LO guineas in fees, and he thought there should be sufficient public spirit in the Club to make the course a place whore the best horses in the colony might be trained. The great obstacle was that there was a great number of stones to be removed, but he thought the whole work cou’d be done for L2OO. Where was this money to come from 1 The Spring Meeting had been successful, and there was little doubt that the Autumn Meeting would be equally so. Ho was of opinion that the Committee should be empowered to spend money upon the training and running courses between the present, time and the Autumn meeting. He would move that the Committee be lecommended to expend a sum not ex ceeding L2OO on improving the running and training tracks before the next racing season. Mr Quill seconded this, and in doing so said that it was probable horses would be sent from elsewhere to train at Ash burton. Mr Friedlander said that he was sorry to differ from Dr Uoss in this matter, but he thought that LSO would be quite suffi cient for the purpose of improving the course. He thought the time had come when what money they had should go to increasing the stakes. He would move that LSO bo substituted for L2OO for im proving the course. Che Chairman seconded the amendment pro forma, and on being put to the meet ing it was declared lost, and the motion was then carried. A SUGGESTION. Mr Friedlander said that the time had come when a piece of plate, say of the value of LSO, should be presented in ad dition to the money prize for the Ashbur -1 ton Cup Race. He moved that the Com mittee be recommended in tlrs direction. Dr 1 eahy seconded this, b t it was de -1 dared lost. COMPLIMENTARY. 1 Votes of thanks were passed to Mr T. Bullock for selling the race privileges, and to the auditor of accounts (Mr Shury), and ( the meeting then adjourned.

FIJIAN NEWS.

Th ) timber trade at Levuka is in a verj active state. In add tion to fever il cargoes of New Zealand timber reeout’y to hand, the Hobart barque Guiding Star has just completed d : scharging a cargo of hardwood, and has gone on to Suva to land a moiety there, while quickly suc ceeding her came the American vessels Newsboy and Vega, bringing tog ther nearly 1,000,000 feet of timber of various descriptions for the two ports The two Fijians who were suspected of having been perpetrators of the la e mur der at Rewa have been committed for trial by the Magistrate of the district. H.M S. Miranda took her departure for Samoa; General Sir Fredk. Haines was a passenger by her, and the object of his visit is to get an insight into the labor trade. A Fijian sentenced to death for mur der has been executed at Suva. The whole affair (saya the Times) was most pitiable. The poor wretch was half dead from fright before be was placed on the scaffold, and when there it was found that he was not properly pinioned, and that the operation had to be renewed. He crouched down on the platform, and had to be held up by others that he might be properly killed. The Fiji Times of November the 24th contains the following: —By the Paka- Icoha, Mr John Lundon arrived in Lievuka from Samoa, and according to his statement, Mr W. B. Churchward, the acting British Consul and Deputy-Com missioner under Order-in-Oouncil of the Western Pacific, is well sustaining the re putation established by his chief, Sir A. Gordon, for indulging in high-htnded and arbitrary proceedings at the expense of British subjects. Mr Lundon was at torney for the Auckland South Sea Island- Company. He arrived at Samoa on the 21st May to secure certain lands in which the company is interested, and finding it necessary to secure the affi davit of a Mr Augustus Nelson, Mr Lun don communicated with the British Con sul, who, however, declined to receive Nelson’s affidavit on tffe ground that he was not an American. It seems the lind in question is held by a Mr McKenzie, who, Mr Lundon states, threatened to put a bullet through him if he found him there. Mr Lundon’s grievances, h iw ever, mainly consist in two letters he re ceived from Churchward, oh rging him with making “ unfounded statements, ” “ giving incendiary advice," and “ urging the Samoans to commit a breach of the pe ice,” and conduct generally calculated to draw them into serious trouble with the British authorities, and threatens him with proceedings under section 26 of the Order in Council. To this Mr Lundon, in a petition to His Excellency the Assis tant High Commissioner, replies, submit ting a letter professed to i ave been written by interpreters at the renuest of King Malatoa, and Scumanotafa, of Apia, giving a direct contradiction to these charges. He also states that he has served as an officer of the New Zealaul force in the field, and that he has been elected three different times to Parliament in t’ae Provincial Council of Auckland, and was returned for the late Parliament of New Zealand for Wellington, and is now a member of the Borough Council of Onehunga, having repeatedly filled a similar position in the country districts, and furnishes ample evidence of a high political and social standing in No at Zea land. He also states that imputations of a personal and national character have been levelled at him by the Deputy-Com missioner, against which he a ivances the h gh confidence he has enjoyed among his fellow-citizens in New Zealand. Copies of the petition and accompanying docu ments have been sent to the Directors in Auckland, and also to Sir G. Grey, and will likewise be furnished to the Confer ence in Sydney.

SPORTING

ASHBURTON SUMMER MEETING The following additional nominations, delayed in the post, have been received by the (Secretary, Mr J. C, Bell: — COUNTIES HURDLES. Mr E. Evans’ ch g Kahtkatea, 3 yrs. COUNTIES HANDICAP. Mr F. Glasson’a b m Mermaid, 4 yrs. TOWN PLATE. Mr G, Appleton’s b g Tramp, 4 yra. CHRISTMAS HANDICAP. Mr F. Glssson’s b m Mermaid, 4 yrs. WANGANUI J.C. AUTUMN MEETING. The following are the nominations for tho W.J. 0. meeting : Wanganui (Stakes —St, Clare, Hip pona, Buzzard, Sham, Ringleader, Comet, Sir George, Refrigerator, Standisb, Okato, Witiora, Normanby, Herataunga, Dan, Ahau, Tim Whiffler, B >bbett, Libeller, Musketeer, Mischief, Leonata, The Poet, Flora McDonald, The Laird, Gabble, Ad- j

ministrator, Odd Trick, Consul, Waima waka, Gallant, Leonora, Escopeta, Louie, JLubra, lord of the Hills, Maori, Larrikin, Turquoise, Mias Juan, Bayard, Lioness. Flying Handicap Hippona, Ring leader, Buzzard, Sham, Comet, Sir George, Oriato, Witiora, Normanby, Dan, Tim Wliiffler,Flora MacDonald, Leonora, Escopeta, Louie, Maori, Larrikin, Tur quoise, Miss Juan, Wauwareka, Gallant, Administrator, Gabble, Mischief, Leon ata, Leonessa, S«*eet Home, Amour, Satorel, Plover, Dusk, Hinemoa, True Blue, lona, Comet. District Handicap —Sweet, Buzzard, Ringleader, Dan, Alma, Flora Mac- Donald, Waimareka, Gallant, Armourer, Plover, Dusk, Hinemoa, Bayard, Leo nessa, Growls, Blue Gown, Napier, Parera.

Wanganui Cdp. —Sweet, Buzzard, Dan, Ringleader, Comet, Sir George, Okato, Refrigerator, Witiora, Normanby, Hua, Heraiaunga, i'im Whiffler, Libeller, Mis chief, Leonata, Flora McDonald, The Poet, The Laird, Gabble, Administrator, Consul, Odd Trick, Armourer, Leonora, Escopeta, Louie, Lubra, Lord of the Hills, Maori, Larrikin, Turquoise,' Miss Juan, Waiwanata, Gallant, Blue Gown, Parera, Bayard.

CRICKET.

BOROUGH SCHOOL v. TINWALD SCHOOL. A match was played yesterday on the Domain ground between two Elevens from the above schools, resulting in an easy victory for the Borough by 94 runs. The following are the scores : Tinwald School. Ist Innings. and Innings. T. Todd, run out... 1 b Davis... ... I J. Black, b Prisotn 9 not out 9 J. Muiphy, c Andcr sem, b Priston ... o b Mitchell ... o A. Gilmour, st Pris ton, b Davis ... o absent ... ... o W. Green, run out 2 c Priston, b Mit chell ... ... o W. Hopwood, c Davis, b Priston 1 c Jamieson, b Leitch ... 1 P. Murphy,bPriston o b Davis... ... o H. Hopwood, b Mitchell... ... o b Mitchell ... o R. Armstrong, b Priston ... ... o b Priston ... I A. Lowe, run out... 2 cLeitch,bPriston o W. Mullaney, b Pris ton ... ... 2 c sub, b Priston I Extras ... 8 Extras ... 7 Total... ... 24 Total ... 20 Borough School. Ist innings. 2nd innings. C. Davis, c Murphy, b Black 14 b Todd 10 T. Leitch, st Todd, b Black... ... 2 b Todd ... ... 4 H. Priston, b Todd 7 b Todd ... ... o B. Williamson, b Black ... ... o b Todd ... 4 A. ‘Jamieson, b Todd 2 c Armstrong, b Murphy ... 12 W. Mitchell, Lb.w., b Todd ... ... 3 1.b.w., b Black . 2 A. Curtis, b Todd... o c Green, b Black 12 A. Fergusson, b Todd .. ... o notout 4 T. Anderson, st Todd, b Black ... 3 c Green, b Black 8 R. Curtis, b Todd I b Black... ... 2 B. t-awle, npt out... o b Todd .. ... o Extras ... 14 Extras ... 34 Total 46 Total ... 92

THE ANNEXATION CONFERENCE.

[KEUTEE’S TELEGRAMS. —COPYRIGHT.] Sydney, Yesterday. In the Conference this morning a long discussion took place on the sub ject of annexation, including Mr Whitaker’s amendments to the report of the Committee. In the course of the debate Mr Whitaker made an ex haustive speech in support of his motion. Mr Dailey, Attorney-General of New South Wales, submitted a pro position for the constitution of a Fed eral Council. Its functions, as defined, would be to deal with the following questions; —Naturalisation of aliens, parents, quarantine, enforcement of criminal process, extradition, copyright, marriage, divorce, prevention of the in flux of criminals, weights and measures, status of companies, and the examina tions of marine disasters. He proposed that the Council consist of two mem bers from each colony enjoying respon sible Government, and one member from Crown colonies. The yearly meet ing to be held at a time and place to be determined by a Governor empowered by the Queen ; three colonies to be able to “summon special meeting of the Council.

In addition to the functions of the Federal Council, as previously tele graphed, Mr Dailey’s proposition pro vides for the reciprocal enforcement of judgments in matters affecting Austra lasia and thej Pacific, At the sitting of the Conference this afternoon a series of resolutions on the question of annexation, with various amendments thereto, was discussed and finally adopted unanimously, with no substan tial change from the report of the sub committee, except that an additional clause was interpolated after the first, as follows : —“ The Convention refrain from suggesting the manner of carrying out the foregoing, in the confident be lief that the Imperial Government will promptly and wisely take the most effi cient steps to secure the safety and contentment of this distant portion of the Empire.” With the fifth clause of the series of resolutions as agieed to (the fourth as telegraphed yesterday) is embodied Mr Whitaker’s amendment, providing for the guaran tee of a share of the cost of annexation by a Permanent Appropriation Act. It is confidently expected that the labors of the Convention will be at tended with unqualified success. It is probable that the session will close on Friday next. The Committee appointed has prepared a draft of an Imperial Bill defining the constitution and func tions of the proposed Federal Council, as reported in the previous telegrams. It is understood that complete unani mity prevails thereon among delegates to the Convention.

CABLE NEWS.

1 ATbST FROM EUROPE. f R E GT BR’s T xIiKQ RAMS —COP YKIG HT. ] Disturbances in Central Asia. London, Deo. 3. Intelligence is to hand of a serious revival of fanatical aggression among native tribes of Central Asia, A large force of Turcomans is now threatening Meshed, a city in the north of Persia, containing 70,000 inhabitants. It is feared that an attack in force will shortly be made. A disturbance also occurred at Khokaha, where a party of British surveyors were attacked by natives, who were however driven off, six of their number being killed. Twenty of the surveyor’s party lost their lives, but none of the British were injured. ■

Preparing for War. The French, Russian, and American Governments, have decided to co-oper ate in adopting measures for the pro tection of the subjects of neutral Powers in the Chinese territory in the event of an outbreak of war with China occur ring. Irish Rioting. Serious faction riots between Orangemen and Parnellites have oc curred at Newry, and also at Wexford. The members of both societies as sembled in large numbers, and con-, tinuous rioting, lasting several hours, occurred in both towns. The Frozen Meat Trade. Arrived at Plymouth to-day—The P. and O. steamship Clyde, from Mel bourne October nth, and the Orient steamship Lusitania, from Melbourne October 29th, with a cargo of 4,500 carcases of mutton on board. Federation. London, Deo. 4. In its issue this morning the Daily Telegraph in referring to the Intercolo nial Conference now sitting at Sydney, hails with acclamation the union of the Australasian Colonies, and wishes God speed to the proposed federation. The Poet Laureate- It is reported that Tennyson, the poet laureate, will shortly be raised to the peerage. The Duke of Connaught. Calcutta, Dec. 4. The Duke of Connaught, accom panied by the and infant Princess, arrived here to-dav, en route t for Meerut. Their Royal Highnesses ' were received with great enthusiasm. ' [Received Dec. 5,11.50 a.m.] Monetary and Commercial. ' London, Dec. 3. , Consols are quoted at ioi%, ex div. New Zealand securities remain at last quotations, viz:—Five per cent. 1 10-40 Loan, 105 ; Five per cent. 1889 3 Loan, 104; Four and a half per cent. 3 1879-1904 Loan, ioij£ ; Four per ce.it. inscribed stock, ioij£, ex div. 1 The market rate of discount has de -3 dined to 2percent, and is how 1 below the Bank rate. Adelaide wheat, 7 ex store, has declined 6d per quarter, " and to-day is at 46s New Zealand 3 wheat is quoted at 38s 6d to 43s 6d, a decline of is on best qualities. Ade laide flour remains at 325, ex store.

The Wool Sales. At the wool sales to-day’s auction was firm and an active demand was ex perienced for the various ;) sorts offered. The catalogue comprised 8,200 bales. \ The Garonne’s Carso. The cargo of frozen mutton, consist ing of 3,650 carcases, which arrived on the 21st Nov. from Melbourne, per ss. Garonne, but was stored owing to the market being temporarily glutted, was placed on the market to-day when the carcases offered realised to Sj£d per lb. The meat was in good condi tion, but too fat. [Received Dec. 5, Ip.m.] Opening of Congress. Washington, Deo., 4 noon. The United States Congress was formally opened to-day. In the cus tomary message on the occasion Presi dent Arthur announces that the Go vernment has decided to extend the relations of the Union with Eastern

nations, and that it might possibly be come necessary to co-np«rate with other Powers, with a view to secure the liberty of trade in the Congo Valley. Ke suggested that a policy of retalia tion should be pursued towards coun tries levying taxes on the importation of American products. The message announces that the budget shows a sur plus of thirty-nine million dollars, and concludes by urging that steps be taken to re-construct the navy of the Union, and at the same time proceed with various coast defences which are neces sary. [Received Dec. 5, 2.25 p.m.] The Calcutta Exhibition. Calcutta, Dec. 4, evening., The International Exhibition in this city was formally opened to-day with great ceremony by the Marquis of Ripon, Viceroy and Governor-General of India. The attendance was less than was expected, owing to the wet weather. 'His Excellency in a speech on the occasion trusted that India and the foreign nations repre sented would derive great benefit from the Exhibition, as a means of establish ing a friendly interest in one another, and providing better knowledge of each others’ resources. He congratulated M. Joubert, the promoter, on the success of his efforts, and heartily welcomed the Australian visitors to Calcutta. His Ex cellency concluded by declaring the Exhibition open. The Australian courts are all ready, and the various exhibits make an excellent show.

AUSTRALIAN.

[BECTBR’s TELEGRAMS COPYRIGHT.] Shipping. ydney, Yesterday. Arrived, this morning—The Union steamship Te Anau, from Auckland. [Received Dec. 5, 11.50 a m.] The Markets. Melbourne, To-day. The Melbourne Manager of the Na tional Mortgage and Agency Company of New Zealand, Limited, reports of the local grain market as follows :—Ship ping wheat, quiet at 4s 4 s 6d ; milling barley is sadly neglected at 3s gd to 4s; New Zealand oats are in fair demand, feeding at as nd to 3s id; milling do, 3s 2d to 3s 3d; New Zea land oats in bond are slow of sale at 2s to 2s 4d.

TELEGRAMS.

[PKR PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Appeal Cases. Wellington, To-day. At the Appeal Court to-day judgment was given in the following cases:—Wel lington Corporation v. Roberts.—Judg ment f>r defendant. Annie Waits v. • rice (Auckland). - Appeal dismissed, with costs on the highest scale. Mr Bell applied for, and obtained leave to appeal to the Privy Council. Russell v. Sheehan (Napier). Three separate judgments were read in this case. Mr Juatice John ston was of opinion that the appeal should be dismissed with costs. Justices Gillies and Williams thought the decree of the Court below rhould be affirmed. —Judg-.. ment accordingly and it was affirmed.. l?tone v Atkinson (Auckland). —The ap-. peal in this case was dismissed, with to be awarded on the highest scale. Leave was given to appeal to the Privy Council. Immigration. The Agent-General cables trader date London, December 3rd, the departure of ■ the steamer Bombay, for Port Chalmers; with 300 immigrants for Otago. The British King, which sailed on November sth, for Wellington, has 328 immigrants.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1888.



STOP THAT COUGH I DON'T DELAY;—How can you atop it? Where. a the Remedy. Bennington's PECTORAL OXYMEL OF OaRRA GJSHIN or IRISH MOSS (register 1), produce more evidence of real merit any other article for the purpose. Bold everywhere. G Bonninoton, Ohristchurch. ’ THIS PAPER IS ON FILE 'A And Advertising Contr«cts for * f ItaiidaUothariiawsiAponfn m t\* tforld c*n bo made on th, # moot favorable Conn, at the I ZatnuUnwlSnnpipir Agntr. I H.P.HUBBARD, Proprietor, I nm ****** CMBtj V. A A NHhltr of the tenmir ut But JHrwtory if tfc» nnH. mem.



Wanted. WANTED— Three good SHEARERS, 20a per 100 and found. To com mence Monday, December 10th. Apply to A. J. REID, 12 980 Ardlui Station, Rakaia. WANTED Known—That Hayes and Co. have about 196 pairs of Ladies’ Cashmere Boots, splendid value, at 3s 6d. WANTED Known That Hand BOUQUETS made up at the shortest notice of choice Flowers, are ob tainable at the Novelty Emporium, man aged by S. E. Potntz, Buruoit street. 11 913 KNOWN -That Robert Vf 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 Tovm Hall will receive prompt attention, Terpw cash. 760 c WANTED Known—That in conse quence of the rapid increase of business, John 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 frqm 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, ho 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 tsined 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 lessons in Boxing, lesson £1 pbr mop*h, or according co arrangement. 1344 Special Advertisements. BAT.T. PROGRAMME CARDS in very neat styles, with Pencils and -Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, i Wist street



c n CD S 43 Q § O o <39 2 15 § o 03 H PS 5 O -§ W S 3 o 09 O S IS o 3 a H <1 P< 3 m h !°* (M r& ft -4^ Oh Q » d •a p-< c 8 I=ls 02 cO M TO S S o 0 2 rH c/) W op £ Ph ,3 £ p. 3 W P,S Z A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL. Bazaar AND Fancy Fair AT AND RE WES BROS., East Street South, COMMENCING WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER sth. CHRISTMAS ANDREW YEAR GIFTS in great variety. INTENDING PURCHASERS OF CLOTHING FOB THE SPRING AND SUMMER SEASON Should visit the NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory’s R R A N 0 H, Where they can select from the LARGEST .YARIET IT OF FASHION ABLE GARMENTS, Manufactured from sound and reliable New Zealand Tweeds. The well-known reputation .enjoyed by the Firm of Selling a GENUINE ARTICLE AT WHOLESALE PRICE Has resulted in an increase of Business during the past season, and they can now boast of having Twenty - One , Retail Branches in New Zealand, thus enabling them to increase the Factory produce, economising both material and labor, and ensuring to theirpatrona a further benefit in the shape of a still Lower Rate of Wholes ile T-iues. SHIRTS, UNDERCLOTHING, HATS & CAPS, PORTMANTEAUS, And every requisite at Wholesale Price. Ashburton Branch : BAST STREET.



I F YOU WANT GOOD AND STRONG FURNITURE, GO 3*^ TO DAVIS’S CHEAP, FURNITURE AND BED DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. £pVERY article Bold at Christchurch ■A Prices and ' giiranteed’ fees, of naterial and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FUKNISHEtI



Special Advertisements. INTRODUCTION OF THE PARCEL SYSTEM. Fashion F'wsb, Cashel street, Ch^,itch arch. 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, thouiands 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. 0. Brown & Co., FASHION HOUSE, Christchurch. The splendid stock of General Drapery in all departments has been purchased by E. C. 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 s Dress Parcel, contains — Worth £ a. d. 1 dress piece (12 yds) any shade, French costume cloth ... 0 18 6 1£ good velveteen to match dress 0 5 6 3 yds silesia, for linings ... 0 1 10 2 doz new oxydised buttons, to match ... ... ••• .... 016 1 pair warm lined fur-top spring cuff gloves ... ... ... 02 6



£ 1 9 10 Our No. 2,30 a household parcel, contains — Worth 1 pair good medium size blan kets ... ... 10 0 1 good honeycomb quilt 0 12 6 8 yds good wincey 0 5 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 Kmpresa 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 Ladios* twood 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 Worth 14 9 4 8 Our No. 5, household parcel for £2 10s, contains — 1 pair large size good witney blankets ... ... ••• 1 10 6 1 nice large size good honeycomb quilt ... ... _ ••• ••• 0 1 pair good heavy white sheets 0 6 good value honeycomb towels 0 6 yds heavy Welsh flannel ... 0 £3 6 6 Our No. 6, family parcel for £3, contains— Usual price 12 yds super Roslyn flannel (pure wool) 24 yds splendid white calico, heavy make 24 yds good strong brown or grey wincey ... _ ... 6 yds tartan plaid 6 yds good brown holland ... 12 yds hemp carpet, dark stripe 6 pair Girls’ or Women’s warm winter hose 4 large unbleached Turkish lowels ... 0 18 0 0 13 0 14 6 4 7 0 7 6 0 4 9



£3 15 3 Our No. t 7, mourning parcel for £2 10a, contains — Worth 10 yds 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 ... 0 3 0 1 pair Ladies’ two-button choice black kid gloves 0 4 6 £ doz Ladies’ cambric handker chiefs, in fancy box ... ... 0 6 6 £2 19 6 Our No. 8, furnishing parcel for £lO, contains— Worth 20 yds nice pattern goo'd tapestry carpet 3 5 0 I nifce pattern hearthrug, to match ... ... ... ... 0 16 6



£5 5 8 Our No. 2, wedding parcel for £lO, contains— A very complete trousseau. Our No. 9, Ladies’ (half-price) parcel for L 5, contains— Usual price I Ladies’ handsome mantle ... 2 17 3 1 Ladies’ beautiful real sable muff and collarette 4 10 0 1 Ladies’ quilted satin skirt ... 10 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 aae what you will save. Remember—Cash returned at onca 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 suflicieut to quote number and name of parcel only, P.t'.O. made payable to E 0. BROWN & CO., Far.'non House, Christchurch. 1882



Special Advertisements. Reward Books, Presents, Prizes, Toys, Dolls, &c. H. M. J O N E S, East street. 11 877



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