SHIPPING.

PORT OP LYTTELTON. Arrived. Yesterday. Grafton, b.a., from Wellington. Luna, hulk, from Wellington, in tow of b.b. Grafton. AdaO. Owen, brigantine, from Timaru. Herald, schooner, from Pelorua Sound. Prince Alfred, barquentine, from Pe lorus Sound. Sailed. P - Yesterday. Grafton, b. 8., for Oamaru. Banroto, s.b., for Sydney via Welling ton.

SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. Auckland, Yesterday. Arrived—Darcy Piatt, from Timaru. Sailed—Zealandia, for Sydney; Hawea, for the* South. _ , Auckland, To-day. Arrived —Waihora, from Sydney. Wellington, Yesterday. - Arrived—Rotorua, from Auckland, via the East Coast. • Sailed—Taiaroa, for Picton and Nelson; Wallace, for Nelson ; Southern Cross, for Auckland, via the East Coast. Dunedin, Yesterday. Arrived—Star of the Mersej, from Kai para; Wanganui, from Greymouth; Wake field, barque. Captain Crowell, from New York. Sailed—Wanaka, for the North. Bluff, Yesterday. Arrived—Ringarooma, from Melbourne.

TRAVELLERS’ GUIDE.

Trains Leave Ashburton for Christ church and intermediate stations at 7.10 a.m., 10.65 a.m., and (Express) 5.37 p.m. Trains Leave Ashburton fob Timaru : and South, at 6.50 a.m., 10.26 a.m. . (Express),and 4.45 p.m. —the latter pro ceeding no farther than Timaru. Trains Arrive at Ashburton from Ohristohuroh at 10 15a.m. (Express), 4.35p.m., and 7.15 p.m. Trains Arrive at Ashburton from Timaru and South at 10,40 a.m., 5.27 p.m. (Express), and 8 i>.m.

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALE ; Wednesday, Notemb&r 14. Messrs Matson, Cox and Co., at the Show Grounds —Ayrshire Cattle Saturday, November 17. Mr Thou. Bullock, at the Arcade, Borrett street —Four- roomed Cottage. Mr T. Bullock, at the Arcade, Burnett street—Cottages and Land Tuesday, November 20. Matson, Cox and Co., at the Tinwald (Lleyards—Stock. MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, Etc. Wednesday, November 14 Ashburton Agricultmal and Pastoral Association —Annual Show. Primitive Methodist C urcb —Tea Meet ing in the Oddfellows’ Hall, at 4.30 p.m. Tinwald Lodge of Oddfellews —Annual Tea and Ball Woadyear’s Circus and Equesqnriculum, at 7.30 p.tn. Monday, November 26. Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers, at 7.30. Wednesday, November 28. Ashburton County Council —At Council Chambers, 11a.m.

MAIL NOTICES.

Mafia 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 Chertaey Rakaia, &c., at 10.30 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Bangitata, Orari, Winchester and Geraldine, at 10 a.m. daily. For Temuka, at 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. For Tima*a and South, at 6 a.m., 10 a.m., and 430 p.m., daily. For Greenstreet and Ashburton Forks, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 3.30 p.m. For Mount Somers, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, at 6 a.m. and 430 p.m. For Mayfield, on Tuesdays and Satur days, at 6 a.m. For Ashton, Waterton and Longbeach, at 430 p.m. daily. For Ilemington, on Mondays, Wednes days, and Fridays, at 4 30 p. m. For Wakanui, Elgin, Seaview, Seafield, and Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at 6.30 a. m. For Howlands, on Tuesdays and Fri days at 10.30 a.m.

Mails arrive at the Ashburton Post Office— From Christchurch and Rakaia at 10.16 а. m., 435 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. From Chertsey, &c. at 10.15 a.m. and 435 p.m. daily. From Dunedin and intermediate places at 5.30 p.m. daily. From Temuka andTimaru at 10.40 a.m. б. p.m., and 8 p.m. daily. From Greenstreet and Ashburton Forks, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10 a.m. From Mount Somers, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, at 10.6 a.m. and 8.15 p.m. From Mayfield, on Tuesdays and Satur days, at 10.6 a.m. From Ashton, Waterton, and Long ue ach at 10 a.m. daily. From Elgin, Wakanui, 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. From Flemington on Tuesdays, Thurs days,and Saturdays, at 10 a. m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prevalebit. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1883.

The Hon Major Atkinson left for Syd ney via Melbourne last evening. Mr Wm. Fox, the secretary to the Premier and also to the Cabinet, accompanied the Premier.

Several complaints recently made re specting the treatment of patients at the Wellington Hospital have resulted in an interview taking place between the Colo nial Secretary and Dr Hammond, the Superintendent. The upshot of the con ference was that Dr Hammond has de cided to resign. The testing of the Queen of Beauty mine at Makara took place yesterday. The referees were Messrs J. 0. Harris of the New Zealand Times, and H. Blun dell, of the Evening Post, Two mining experts were also present. Twenty-one dishes of stuff were washed, with unsatis factory results, only a few specs of gold being obtained. The annual gathering of the Primitive Methodists' will be celebnted to-morrow. 1 he Oddfellows’ Hall has been procured for the occasion, the young men of the church paying all expenses. To suit visitors from the country tea will be on the tables at 4.30 p.m. The programme which has been arranged for the after meeting will be found in our advertising columns.

A somewhat serious accident happened yesterday at Tinwald to the daughter of Mr J. C. Bell. It appears that she and another little girl were riding on a horse which was being led by Mr Bell, when the daughter of the latter fell to the ground, with the result that her arm was fractured just below the shoulder. Dr Ross was soon in attendance and success fully set the limb, and the patient is now progressing as well as can be expected. The Otago Harbor Board elections took place yesterday. Mr Fish haring retired from the contest left Mr Thomson, the piesent Mayor, and Or Barnes, the unop posed representatives for Dunedin. For the Flat suburban municipality Captain Scott, R.N., and Mr Larnach, M. H.R., ran, and the former was elected. For the Chamber of Commerce Mr Donald Reid was appointed. There were six candi dates for Port Chalmers, of whom Messrs Elder, Mill, and Thomson were elected.

A fire broke out at Auckland in Messrs A. and T. Nathan’s warehouses, Qneen street Wharf, at nine o’clock last evening. The damage by fire and water will amount to sevoral thousand pounds. The upper storey with goods was totally destroyed. Insurances on Nathan’s stock were— Union Office, LI.OOO ; North British and Mercantile, L 2,000. On adjacent pre mises L 2,100. The insurances are ap proximate, and the origin of the fire is unknown.

Mr R, Love, the agent for Woodyear’s Electric Circus, arrived in Ashburton to day for the purpose of making arrange ments for the opening tu-tm rrovv evening. During the stay in Christchurch the last two weeks the circus has been crowded to excess, and wherever the entertainment has been given in the colony the press has been loud in praise of the various per formers, who are said in many particulars to be superior to any who have visited New Zealand. Equestrian entertainments have always been popular hare, and as a large number of people will be in Ash burton for the Show and races, we have no doubt that an extensive patronage will be accorded on this occasion.

At the Wellington Appeal Court yes terday morning, re D. Campbell, debtor, Mr Stout appeared for the appellant, and Mr Chapman (Ounedin) for the trustees in the estate. After some argument be tween counsel, it was agreed that notice of appeal should be served upon trustees. Application for the admission of Mr W. S. Staito as solicitor was made at the sitting of the Court of Appeal yesterday morn ing. Counsel informed their Honors that since he had been struck oft' the rolls Mr S*aito had taken up his residence in Christchurch, and had conducted hi self in a satisfactory manner, of which fact two or three legal gentlemen and clergymen of Christchurch had testified in writing. Mr Chapman ap peared for the Wellington Law Society, and objected to the application being granted, unless separate affidavits as to the behavior of Mr Staito were made. Their Honors thought the request of the Society a reasonable one, and Mr Shaw agreed to obtain affidavits required, At the meeting of the Dunedin Chamber of Comnoe“ce yesterday, Mr George Bell, the chairman, in the course of his address referring to the influence of colonial manufactures upon revenue, said—“ Some attention has been directed by some sec tions of the Press to the decline of the revenue, and various reasons are assigned. It is very plain, however, that as some productions supersede imported manu factures, the Customs revenue must suffer. Take for instance, the result of our woollen manufactures—’hey have used wool to the value of L 74.300 during tho year, displacing the imported articles to the value of certainly not less than L 200,000. These have displaced the im portation of apparels, hosiery, and similar articles to the value of say L 300,000 Thus the revenue suffers to the extent of 16 per cent on that amount. But the country is the gainer by employing labor and saving the profit that would otherwise have gone into the pockets of the Home manufacturers. Candles, soap, saddlery, beer, and many other articles have a similar operation on the revenue. I think these point to the ultimate necessity of superseding indirect by direct taxation.” Why be sick and ailing when Hop Bitters will surely cure you? Read and knew.— [Advt.J Flies and Bugs. —Beetles, insects, roaches, ants, bed-bugs, rats, mice, gophers, jack-rab bits, cleared out by “ Rough on Bats.’’ 7)£d. Moses, Moss and Co., Sydney, General Agents. Mother Swan’s worm Syrup. —lnfallible, tasteless, harmless, cathartic ; for feverishness, restlessness, worms, constipation, is. Moses, Moss and Co,, Sydney, General Agents. 3

The following amusing skit is from a Sydney paper : —“ A man in a New Zea land town sued the Corporation the other day for injuries sustained one night by coming in collision wi h a telegraph post, and he got L3O damages This is the kind of law we believe in. We think a stop should be put to the midnight roy stering of telegraph posts and such things. The way they go tearing around at night is something scandalous. A man is going peaceably home and one of these harumscarum posts cannons up against him and leaves him in such a condition that, if he is able to find his own door, he is probably unable to explain how he got there. And so it is that mistrust and

suspicion ate sown in a family. If there were any decent law here wo know one ruffianly specimen of this class we should issue a summons against. It is a pillar box, and is supposed to stand on the corner of the street which we at present make famous by living in. But, does it stand ? Not much—at night, anyhow. We have endeavored to teach it a lesson once or twice, but in vain. Last time we tried we stayed in for three weeks after wards. We are sorry to have to make such an accusation against what ought to bo a respectable feature of the street, but «e are constrained to do it. Wo believe it drinks. If we only had those New Zealand Magistrates over here, we fancy we could get damages enough from the Corporation to retire upon for injuries sustained through the pillar-box alone. But there is no justice in this country.

A most successful Blue Ribbon meeting was held in the Flemington schoolroom last evening, it being crowded with an. attentive audience, Mr Harding occu pied the chair. The meeting was opened by singing and prayer, after which the chairman gave a short and pithy address on temperance generally and the Gospel Temperance movement urging all to give the great cause a fair trial. Addresses were also delivered by the Ash burton deputation—Messrs W. Gavin, T. Kilworth, G. W. Andrews, and J. W, S'awle—all of which were listened to with great attention, being many times heartily applauded. A number of Sankey’s Hymns were sung with great spirit, as was also the notable “ Blue Ribbon Song.” Mrs Kingston rendered good assistance by pre siding at the organ, kindly lent for the occasion by Mr Williamson, Mr King ston sang two suitable songs, which were well received, and Miss tSawle also assisted in the singing. At the close of the meet ing an earnest appeal was made to all to sign and don the blue, with the result that about fifty took the badge out of which were about forty five new pledges. A future meeting in about a month was announced to be addressed by the Rev A. M. Bealtie. Thus ended one of the best meetings of the kind ever held in the county.

BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Council was held last evening. Pre sent —His Worship the Mayor, Crs An drew Orr, Sealy, Leggatt, J. Orr, R. Bird, Nelson, Harrison and St. Hill, mayor’s statement. The Mayor reported that the debtor balance at the Bank was L 928 15s 6d. Amounts received since last meeting, Wakanui refund fine—L3 17s ; culverts, L2; licenses, L 6 15s; rates, Lll 15s; earth, L 2695; rents of reserves, LSO 3s 4d. CORRESPONDENCE. From Mr T. Bullock, enclosing ac count sales of the Borough reserves leases. Or Harrison moved that Mr Bullock’s action re reserves be confirmed, —Agreed to. The Wakanui Road Board wrote stating that they intended to give three months’ notice to terminate the engagement with the Inspector of Nuisances. REPORTS. The Inspector of Nuisances report was read and adopted. The Engineer’s report was read and adopted. qufstio.vs. Cr St Hill said he was prepared to answer the questions which certain coun cillors had spoken about at the last meet ing of the Council when he was absent. This was the matter of carting soil. He thought that the remarks of Cr Nelson were uncalled for. The labor gang had ploughed and carted at the rate of 100 loads of earth per day whilst on the Alford Forest road. Cr Nelson said he would always look after the interest of the ratepayers. Ha thought that if it took 38 minutes to get one load away the work was not paying. Ur St Hill thought that the remarks of Or Nelson reflected the greatest discredit on the Council. The Works Committee had been in existence for four years as at present constituted. 'the cost of carting soil had not exceeded 2s per load, and had paid the Council well. NEW BUSINESS. The Mayor stated that it was requisite to appoint a valuator for the Borough for the ensuing year ; also the question of supplying dog collars. He would move— “ That tenders bo invited for the supply of dog collars, also for the valuation of the Borough. ” Cr St Hill seconded.

Cr Bird said he hoped that a better class of collar would be provided, L as those supplied last year were useless for tying up. Cr Harrison suggested that a metal badge or some other design should be given, and let each person find the leather portion of the collars. He agre d with Cr Bird that the collars supplied last year were useless for large dogs. Or Bird proposed as an amendment, Or Harrison seconded—“ That the matter ot dog collars be postponed until next meet ing. ” Or J. Orr thought that as it was a tax, the collars ought to be made serviceable He would suggest that the kind of collars be similar to the one produced by Cr Bird. It was ultimately decided after some discussion to call for tenders for collars like the one submitted by Cr Bird, also like those of the previous year as well. Cr Harrison would ,like to know if it was the rule to call for tenders for all works or contracts over L 5.

The Mayor stated that it was the rule with perhaps only a few exceptions. Or Harrison would propose all cases public tenders bo called by ad vertisement for all works over L 5. ” Cr St Hill seconded the motion, but would like to know whether it |was time that the Chairman of the Fire Brigade Committee had accepted a tender for the Fire Brigade cottage, j He had seen it in the papers, and would like Or Harrison to explain. Or Harrison said he had acted for the beat, and the tenders having been given into his hands he thought that in order to save time, and the matter being rather urgent, he had accepted a tender on be half of the Fire Brigade Committee. The resolution was carried. THE EAST STREET PEBBLES. Or St Hill proposed, Cr Sealy seconded —“ That the labor gang be employed for one day to take off the boulders in Fast street. ” Cr J. Orr said that he felt sure that it would well repay the Council to water East street. The Mayor agreed with Cr O.t, and thought that the Council could undertake the work if the street residents would pay a watering rats. Cr Harrison thought that East street would never be in a good state until it was metalled with broken metal. If some arrangement could be made to water tl e street in question he felt that it would well repay the Council, and the cost would be trifling if each resident in the street paid a fourth of the cost.

The motion was carried. BOROUGH RESERVES. Or Harrison moved—That the Reserve Committee call a meeting at an early date for the purpose of patting up reserves to the highest bidder. Cr Nelson seconded. Cr Bird suggested that the reserves be let for five years. Cr Harrison agreed to add that to his motion. Or St Hill thought that they should wait until after harvest before letting any more reserves. He would propose, as an amendment—“ That the lettiug of them be deterred for sir months.” His Worship the Mayor thought that something might be gained by the delay. He would second the amendment. After considerable discussion the reso lution was put and carried, as originally proposed. LICENSES. The following licenses were granted : Rountree, Hefford, and Williams were granted drivers’ licenses. ACCOUNTS. The usual accounts having been'passed for payment, the Council adjourned.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT.

ASHBURTON. -To-day. (Before H. C. S. Eaddeley Esq, R.M.)

Breach of Borough By-law j. For allowing a horse to wander at large a first offender was fined ss. Larceny as a Bailee. —Charles Gi li gan was brought up, on remand, charged with having converted the sum of L2, the property of John Orr, to the use of per sons other than the owner.—Mr Caygill appeared for the defence.—Annie Mac donald deposed that she was general ser vant at’Mr ~Peter’s at Anama station. Witness paid a deposit of L2 10s for a sewing machine to prisoner, and signed the document produced. Gilligan pro mised to come back in a fortnight to show how the machine was worked, but did not do so. Witness offered to pay the whole amount, but it was refused. Had since paid the balance.—John Orr, mer chant, said that accused had sold several machines for his (witness’s) firm, among which was one to Mrs Macdonald. He accounted for that sale, but did not ren der any payment. Witness knew nothing of the transaction until about a month ago, when Mr Peter communicated with the firm. —Cross-examined : The arrange msnt with Gilligan was that he received 10s for the sale of hand machines, and LI for treadle machine?. Accused was not authorised to take his commission out of money he received. The teas m why ac cused left witness’s employ was that he carried on the business too recklessly. Had settled up with the head agent/, Mr Motley, at Christchurch, but the sum paid by Mrs Macdonald was not included. —Constable Smart gave evidence that he arrested the accused at the Christchurch railway station, and in the train he ad mitted having received the money.—This closed the case for the police, and Mr Caycnll said he would ask for a remand, in order that Mr Morley, an important witness, might be brought from Christ church. Counsel, however, said that ac cused was out of funds, and the police ought therefore to supoeaa the witness, otherwise the case would have to stand where it was, and he would ask the Bench to deal leniently with the prisoner.—His Worship said that this was by no means an isolated case, as there were several convictions against the prisoner. He would now be sentenced to two calendar months’ imprisonment. The Court then adjourned.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS

Melbourne, Nov. 7. The inquiry which has been held lately into the working of the Land Titles Department is concluded. The report will be presented shortly. It is under stood that it deals exhaustively with the unsatisfactory conduct of the department, in the careless manner in which titles have been dealt with; in the delays in the transaction of business; and in the in accuracies in descriptions of land and other matters. The list of delegates to the Irish Aus tralian Convention, which meets on Nov. 7th, embraces over a hundred names. Among the Melbourne delegates is that of the Hon. Francis Longraore. Sinclair, the promoter of the Orient Sweep, was fined LSO and LIO costs; other smaller fry were fined in small sums. H. M. S. Nelson arrived in Hobson’s Bay on Sunday. She will be docked dur ing her stay here. The success of the Hon. James White in three events—the Maribyrnong Plate, Derby, and Cup—has given general satis faction, as he is favorably known as a keen sportsman, who always races fairly, and the public know his horses run in earnest to win.

The Y.M.C. A. held a picnic at Franks ton on Cup day. A quantity of speeches were made, and the Salvation Army held a grand field day. But in spite of these counter attractions the Cup attendance was the largest on record. Being race week the town was crowded,and all the theatres were doing good business, ’‘Silver King ” especially being crowded to excess nightly. Sydney, Nov. 7. The Conference which has been sitting for some time to discuss the provisions of the new Lani Bill has concluded its labors, but no definite result has bien arrived at. \n influential meeting composed of persons interested in the working of the Land Act has unanimously condemned certain portions of the measure. It has been decided to send delegates to Sydney to endeavor to obtain a modification of the Bill. The eight hours demonstration was con cluded on Saturday by a dinner to the Committee. The demonstration was the most successful ever held in Sydney, the profits amounting to L 450. Adelaide, Nov. 7. Universal sorrow is felt at the death of Sir Willi mi Morgan, and both Houses adjourned out of respect to his memory. G. Coppin is playing a farewell season in “ Paul Pry.” A team of cricketers has arrived from Melbourne, and will play the principal clubs hero. The new city baths wore opened by the Mayor (Mr Fuller) in the presence of a large number of visitors. Brisbane, Nov, 7. Bishopßedwood of Wellington preached on Sunday to a large congregation. Tuesday was proclaimed a general holi day in consequence of the arrival of the new Governor, Sir Anthony Musgrave. His Excellency, on landing, was received with enthusiastic cheers and a salute from the battery. The Mayor presented an address and a procession escorted him to Government House where he was sworn in.

EUROPEAN ITEMS.

London, Oct. 30. General Mclvor continues persistent in his design to form his New Guinea Coloni sation Company. He denies that he is a British subject, and declares that on his arrival in New Guinea he intends to hoist a foreign flag. The negotiations w hich have been going on for some time past between the ,Go vernments of England and France in connection with the conduct of the late Admiral Pierre, for detaining the captain and officers of the British man-of-war Dryad, and causing the arrest of the Rev

Mr Shaw at Tamatava, have at lengt been brought to a termination. France has now formally apologised for the con duct of the late Admiral, the apology however being cold and reserved. Lord Granville has intimated that he will accept the apology on behalf of the Imperial Go vernment. M Lacour, the French Minister for Foreign Affairs, stated in the Chamber of Deputies last night that Franco was de termined to pursue the policy which ha had initiated with regard to Tonquin, and that he would not be deterred by China. No definhe decision was arrived at by the Chamber, but it is certain that the De puties will support M. Lacour in his re solution. War between France and China is therefore considered to be imminent.

The Morning Post and Pall Mall Gazette contain articles on the annexation ques tion bearing special reference to the fear expressed by the Australian colonies that France intends to utilise a number of the islands in the South Pacific as receptacles for habitu il criminals. Both journals appeal to Prance to abandon her original intention in regard to the deportation of criminals.

London, Nov. 2 J The Glasgow Chamber of Commerce has resolved to present a petition to I.ord Derby on the subject of annexation in the Pacific. . The object of the petition is to induce the Imperial Government to be guided by the result of the Conference that is to be held in Sydney, and to con firm whatever decision the Conference may arrive at on the question. Latest advices from Tonquin intimate that China has resolved to defend Bac Ninh, the town against which the French forces recently marched, but retreated, finding that it was defended by Krupp guns.

SPORTING.

CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB. The following nominations were received last night for the Welcome Stakes, 1884. New Zealand Stud Company’s b f, by Musket—Sylvia ; b f, by Musket—Ery cina ; b c, by Musket—Perfume ; b c, by Leolinus—Amohia ; ch f, by Leolinus— Mias Laura ; b f, by Cadogan—Titania. Mr G. G. Stead’s b c, by Cadogan— Awatea. Mr H. Horsford’s b c Riccarton, by Hornby—Maritaua ; b f Fickle, by Horn by—Caprice. Mr W. Walters’ bro, by Musket — Leander ; br c, by Musket—Yatterina ; br c, by Musket—Ro?arina; b f, by Maribyrnong—Peerless. Mr T. Morrin’s c West Australia, by Musket —Pungawerewere. Mr M. H. Smith’s bk f Madonna, by Hippocampus Titiko; Nameless, by Cadogan—No Name. Mr J. H. Stephenson’s b c, by Cadogan —Fallacy. Mr J. Carter’s b c, by Cadogan—Mak siccar ; b f, by Cadogan—Miss Kate ; b or bro, by King of Clubs—Forget-me not. Mr 6. Bate’s ch c, by Feve—Jenny Lind. Middle Park Company’s b c, by St George—Miss Flat; bo, by St George— Red Rose ; br c, by St George—Strenua ; ch c, by King of Clubs—Watersprite ; oh c, by King of Clubs—Charm ; br c, by King of Clubs—Maria Theresa ; oh c, by King of Clubs —Martyr ; ch f, by King of Clubs —Rupee ; ch f, by St.George—Fieu- range ; br f, by St George—Becky Sharp. Mr P. Butler’s ch f, by Cadogan— Waterwitch.

Hon W. Robinson’s ch f, by Cadogan— Malice. Mr W. C. Webb’s br g, by Albany or Korari —Revoke ; be, • y Cadogan— Miranda; b c, by Cadogan—Wave. Mr H. Weatmacott’s b o, by Musket— Wai-iti. Mr H. Redwood’s br c Wild Rose, by Rama Rama—Red Rose ; b c Scrub, by Rama Rama —Fair Puritan. Mr E. Mitchell’s ch f, by Leolinus— Misfortune. DERBY STAKES, 1885. New Zealand Stud Company’s br f, by Mu-ket—Sylvia ; b f by Musket—Ery cina ; b cby Musket —Perfume ; b c by Leolinus--Amo'iia ; ch f by Leolinus— Miss Laura ; h f by Cadogan—Titania. Mr G. G. Stead’s b c by Cadogan Awatea. Mr H. Hereford's b c Riccarton, by Hernby—Maritana. Mr W. Walters’ br c by Musket— Leander ; br c by Musket—Yatterina ; br f by Musket—Rosarina ; b £ by Mari byrnong— Peeress. Mr T. Morrin’s c West Australia, by Musket —Pungawerewere. Mr M. H. Smith’s bk f Madonna, by Hippocampus—Titiko ; ch f Nameless, by Cadogan—No Name. Mr J. H. Stephenson’s b c by Cadogan —Fallacy. Mr J, Carter’s b c, by Cadogan—Mak siccar ; b f by Cadogan—Mias Kate ; b or bt o, by King of Clubs—Forget-me not.

Mr 6. Bate’s oh c, by Feve— Jenny Lind. Middle Park Company’s bo by St George—Miss Fiat ; b c by St George— Red Rose , br c by St George—Stronua ; ch c by King of Clubs—Watersprite ; oh c by King of Clubs—Charm ; br o by King of Clubs—Maria Theresa ; ch c by King of Clubs—Martyr ; oh f by King of Ciubs —Rupee ; ch f by St George— Fleurauge ; br f by St George—Becky Sharp. Mr P. Butler’s ch f by Cadogan— Waterwitoh. Hon W. Robinson’s ch f by Cadogan— Malice. Mr W. C. Webb’s b g, by Albany or Korari—Reroko ; b c by Cadogan—Mi randa ; b c by Cadogan—Wave. Mr H. Westmacott’s b c by Musket— Wai-iti. Mr’H. Redwood's ch c, by Rama Rama —Wainui ; b c Sprit, by Rama Rama— Spritsail.

Mr J. Barr Brown’s b c Sir Michael, by Ariel—Mafcana. Mr li. Walker’s b f by Trump Card— Lady Ravens worth. Mr G. H. Clifford’s b c Tiger Tim, by Cadogan—Puriki. V.R.O. SPRING MEETING. [heoter’s telegrams—copyright.] Fourth Day. Melbourne, Yesterday. The fourth day’s racing of the Y.R.O. Spring meeting took place at Flemington to-day. Owing to the recent heavy rains the course was very hesvy. The attend ancejof spectators to-day was small. The following are the results of the various events ; Mares’ Produce Stakes ; one mile and a quarter. Martini-Henry 1 Capri ... ... ... ... + Little Sister ... ... ... t Copra «.• ... .. ... 3 Betting—9 to 4 on Martini-Henry. Martini-He jry won easily by two lengths. Eight horses started. Time—2min 13aec Flemington Stakes ; five furlongs. King of the Gipsies ... ... 1 Sirocco 2 David 3 Eighteen horses came to the post. King of the Gipsies won a good race by half a length. Time—lmin laoc. Y.R.C. Handicap; one mile and three quarters. Dukedem ... ... ... 1 Sardonyx ... ... ... 2 Anglesey ... ... ... 3 Eighteen horses started. It was a good race, and resulted iu Dukedom winning by half a length. Time -3min iTiseo.

Steeplechase; about three miles. Rory O’More 1 Songster 2 Chrysalis 3 This was a splendid race, and was hotly contested. Rory O’More won by two lengths. Time—7min 12see. Canterbury Plate; two miles. Off Color 1 Commotion 2 Legrand 3 Four horses only started- It was a splendid race with a good finish, Off Color winning by only a neck. Time—3min 48soc. Martini-Benry was scratched for this race. Free Handicap; mile and a furlong. Linda 1 Sniveller 2 Josephine 3 Fourteen horses started, and Linda won by five lengths. Time—2min sseo.

AN AMPLE APOLOGY.

[»T TELEGRAPH.] Nelson, To-day. The criminal information for libel pre ferred by Mr James Sclanders, merchant. Nelson, against Thomas H. Mabin, average stater, of Wellington, was heard yester day- The libel was said to have occurred in a letter sent the accused to Messrs Shaw, Saville and 00., charging Mr Sclanders with having forged a document. At the close of the evidence the Magistrate intimatrd his intention of committing the accused, whereupon the defendant's counsel asked for an adjournment to allow him to ask prosecutor to accept a free and ample apology, which he believed Mabin proposed to make. Mr Fell for the pro secution made no objection, but said the apology must be of the most ample de scription and absolutely unqu Jified. On the Court resuming, Mr Fell read|a{comp!ete apology and offered no objection to with drawal. The Magistrate said he felt some difficulty in allowing the withdrawal, but he would be sorry to stand in the way; of the undoubted leinency shown by the' prosecutor. He then discharged the de fendant.

CABLE NEWS.

AUSTRAL'Af>. [REUTER’S TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT.} Railway Accident. Melbourne, Yesterday. A serious railway accident occurred on the Essendon line at noon to-day. The train, which was conveying visitors to the races had passed North Mel- ; bourne station, when the axle of one of the second class carriages broke, caus ing the carriage to upset. Three pas sengers, who were severely injured, were conveyed to the hospital, and one of them now lies in a dangerous condi tion. The other passengers escaped with a severe shaking. The Salvationist Murderer- The Salvationist Knowles, who con fessed to having murdered the actor Bates, and was arrested by the police, has been remanded for a week. The Queensland Ministry. Brisbane, Yesterday. The Hon. G. W. Griffiths has suc cessfully effected the formation of a Ministry in succession of Sir T. Mcll raith’s Government. The various port folios have been allotted as follows: Premier and Colonial Secretary, Hon. G. W. Griffiths; Colonial Treasurer, Mr J, R. Dickson; Postmaster-General, Mr J. Garrick; Attorney-General, Mr A, Rutledge; Secretary of Public Works, Mr A, Miles; Secretary of Public Lands, Mr Dutton; without portfolio, Mr Sheridan. Disastrous Cyclone. A destructive cyclone passed over the town of Toowoomba to-day. The gasworks were totally destroyed by the violence of the wind, the manager being killed. Other damage to a considerable extent was done to buildings and pro* perty along the path of the storm.

TELEGRAMS.

[per press association.] Fatal Accident. Dunedin, To-day. John Skiffington, a surfaceman employed at the Dunedin railway yard, this morning while engaged in shunting slipped, and one of the trucks passed over his neck.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1888



Licensing act, issi, on Sak at Office of this Paper F TOC WANT GOOD AND STRONG FURNITURE, GO TO DAVIS’S CHEAP., furniture and bed ding MANUFACTORY, BAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. fTCVERT article Sold at Christchurch JCi Pbiobb and gawanteed bes. of ■aaterial and workmanship. iJIDNBRALB & ooßtPiaTKiiY mnuasHsn



Wanted "lTT ANT ED—To Purchase second-hand VV Joiners and Flooring Cramps and Boring Machine. Address H. 8., office of this paper. 11 877 ■\T7aNTED KNOWN—That Robert V\ Elston, Burnett street, Ashbur ton having procured the newest appara tus, is prepared to Sweep Chimneys at very low rates. Any orders left at the Town Hall will receive prompt attention. Terms 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 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, 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 lesions in Boxing, lesson £1 per raor*h, or according to arrangement. 1344 Special Advertisements. MR LAURENCE OXLEY has been Appointed Agent for the Ashbur ton Guardian at South Rakaia. STOP THAT COUGH! DON’T DELAY. —How can you stop it 1 Where s the Remedy. Bennington’s PECTORAL OXYMEL OP 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.



QRICKETING'MATERIAL, Of every description, at CHRISTCHURCH PRICES, AT Andrewes Bros., EAST STREET SOUTH. 77



JJO ME, SWEET HOME. XMAS & NEW YEAR CARDS, WITH Photos of New Zealand Sceneky And a Beautiful Assortment of Others of Latest Designs, IN TIME FOR THE HOME MAIL Leaving Ashburton on the 3rd November. Andrewes Bros., BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, &0., East street South, Ashburton. n!5



NEW SPRING GOODS OW Showing in every department. 5 PER CENT. DISCOUNT Upon usual prices allowed to purchasers of parcels amount ing to 10s and upwards. Dimant and Coe, Ready Money DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, Eic., East Street, Ashburton, 9528



THE NEW ZEALAND GRAIN AGENCY AND MEROAN TILE COMPANY, LIMITED, AYE FOR SALE A VERY COMPLETE Threshing Plant, By Ransome—almost equal to new, and gfor which terms are specially easy. Also, SEED OATS AND BARLEY RYE GRASS NEW CLOVER SEEDS WOOLSACKS, Etc., Etc. All at lowest current rates. Wji. HORNE, j 12 au Agent.



THE NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory HAVE 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. A SINGLE GARMENT AT WHOLESALE PRICE. SHIRTS, HATS, HOSIERY, and every requisite at Wholesale Prices. Nineteen Branches now open in New Zealand. Agents for the Unrivalled WERTHBIM SEWING MACHINES, Ashburton Branch : EAST STREET.



Special Advertisements. INTRODUCTION OF THE PARCEL SYSTEM. Fashion Fovsb, Cashel street, Ch» jtchurch. 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- 1 chaser, the money in all cases to ho re turned. This system is now being intro duced by B. C. Brown & Co., FASHION HOUSE, Christo* oroh. 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 n 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, contains — Worth £ B. d.



1 dress piece (12 yds) any shade, French costume cloth ... 0 18 6 good velveteen to match dress 0 6 6 3 yds silesia, for linings ... 0 I 10 2 doa 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 a household parcel, contains — Worth 1 pair good medium size blan kets * o 0 1 good honeycomb quilt... ... 012 o 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 3 doa 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 6 Our No. 4, Ladies’ parcel for £2, contains— Worth 1 dress piece (12 yds) French check costume eloth 1 1 0 8 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 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 — Worth 1 pair large size good witney blankets 1 10 6 1 nice largo size good honeycomb quilt ... ••• 014 6 1 pair goed 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 Roalyn flannel (pure wool) ... ... ... _ ... 018 0 24 yds 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 yds hemp carpet, dark stripe 0 7 0 6 pair Girls’ or Women’s warm winter hose ... 0 7 6 4 large unbleached Turkish towels ... ••• 0 4 9 £3 15 3 Our No. j 7, mourning parcel .for £2 10a, contains— Worth 10 yds good black French cash mere ... 1 0 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 5 6



£2 19 6 Our No. 8, furnishing parcel for £lO, contains— Worth 20 yds nice pattern good tapestry carpet ... ... ... ... 3 6 0 I 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 tabiecover 0 15 6 2 white Turkish bath towels ... 0 3 0 1 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 011 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 110 2 yds rich colored velveteen, to match ... ... ... ... 0 7 0 6 yds good sileaia 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 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 ... 2 17 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 aee 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. In ordering any of these parcels, it is sufficient to quote number and name of parcel only. P.C.O. made payable to E C. BROWN & CO., Fanhion House, Christchurch, 1362



Special Advertisements- Jg U S I NESS Envelopes, 5s p 1,000 REWARD BOOKS. H. M. J O N E S ; East street. 11 877



■J^ - OTIC E. BANK HOLIDAYS, Pursuant to the terms of “ The Banka and Bankers Act, 1880,” and “ The Banks and Bankers Act Amendment Act. 1882, ’ Wednesday, the 14th day of November instant, is hereby appointed a Special Bank Holiday, and Thursday the 15th and Friday the 16th idem, Part Holidays, from Noon each day, at the offices of the undermentioned Banks in Ashburton. Union Bank of Australia, Limited : JOSEPH PALMER, Chief officer for New Zealand. Bank of New Zealand : D. L. MURDOCH, General Manager. Bank of Australasia : I E. W. MORRAH, Inspector. 11-885



Keep the kidneys healthy and unobstructed with Hop Bitters, and you need not fqar sick ness. Read.—[Advt.] Wells’ “ Rough on Corns.”—Ask for Wells’“ Rough on Corns.” Quickre lief, complete, permanent cure. Corns, warts, bunions. Moses, Moss and Co., Sydney, General Agents. TOWN EDITION. Issued at 4.30 p.m. For continuation of reading matter see fourth page. Amusements. WOODYEAR’S Electric Circus AND GREAT LONDON EQU E SQUIRICULEM. Brilliantly Illuminated with the Eureka Electric Light. New American Company. I TRAINED HORSES, AND PONIES. EDUCATED DOGS AND PERFORM ING MONKEYS. DARING RIDERS, FUNNY CLOWNS Wonderful Japanese Artiste. Ladt Artists, Marvellous Acrobats. This groat SHOW will OPEN inAshr burton WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14t*. [Remember the date. . r j Admission—Stalls, 4s ; pit, 2s fidj children, Is 6d and 2a. ROBT. LOVE ) . . ST. CLAIR JONES ( Agente ’ 11 881