SHIPPING.

PORT OP LYTTELTON. Arrived. Ybstbrday Zephyr, yacht, from Akaroa. Hawea, a.a., from Nelson, Picton and Wellington. Sailed. Ybstbrday. Comet, ketch, for Havelock. Hawea, a.a., for Dunedin. SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. Auckland, Yesterday.^ Artived—Three Cheers, from Ellice Sailed—Wairarapa, for Melbourne, via the South. Wellington, Yesterday. Arrived —Manapouri, from Melbourne, via the South; Takapuna, from Lyttelton; Kiwi, from Napier. Sailed—Takapuna, for Manubau, via Taranaki; Manapouri, for Auckland, via the East Coast; Rotorua, for Lyttelton.

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALE J . Monday, Dbobmbbb 31. Matson, Cox and Co., at the Aahburton (laleyards—Stock. MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS. Etc Tuesday, January 1. Winslow Annual Races and Sports. Math van Annual Races and Sports. Friday, Januaby 4. Ashburton County Council — It Council Chambers, 11 a. m. Friday, January 4. Longbeach Road Board, at Ruad Board office, Longbeach Saturday, Ja»>uary 5. Wakanni Road Board, at Road Board office, Moore street, at 10.30 a m. Monday, January 7. Cpper Aahburton Road Board, at Road l|oard Office -

MAIL NOTICES.

Wai'U close at the Ashburton Post Office follows: For Christchurch and North at 6 a, rr. 10.30 «.m., and 5 p.m., daily. For Chertseyßakaia, &0., at 10.30 a.m. «nd.6 p.m. daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Wumheater, and Geraldine, at 10 a.m. daily. For Temuka, at 6 a.m. and 10 a.nj., For Tima.'U and South, at 6 a.m., 10 a.tn., and 4.30 p.m., daily. For Greenstreet and Ashburton Forks, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 3.30 p»m. For tfount 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 Ashtcn, Waterton and Longboach, at 4.30p.m. daily. For Remington, on Mondays, Wednes days, Sind Fridays, at 4.30 p. in. For Wakanui, Elgin, Seaview, Seafield, and Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at 6.30 a. m. For N.ewlauds, on Tuesdays and Fri daysat 10.30 a.m. TtfqiTg arrive at the Ashburton Poet ■Jffics— From Christchurch and Rakaia at 10.15 a.tn., 4.35 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 •t *j.m. daily. Fxoiu Temuka and Timaru at 10.40 a. m. 6.30 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 8.16 p.m. From Mayfield, on Tu< adays and Satar days, at 10.5 a.m. From Ashton, Waterloo, and Long beach at 10 a. m. daily. From Elgin, Wakanui, Seafield, and on Tuesdays, Thursdays, *nd Sat urdays, at 4 p.m. Fioni Kewluids, on Tuesdays and Fri days, at 9.30 a in. From Flemington on Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Saturdays, at 10 a, m.

TRAVELLERS’ GUIDE.

Tbaibs Leave Ashburton fob Christ church and intermediate stations at 7.10 a. m., 10.55 a.m., and (Express) 5.37 p.m. Trains Leave Ashburton foe 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 Christchurch at 10 15 a.m. (Express), 4.35 p.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 p.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1883. The Tongariro Banquet.

The habit of celebrating all kinds of events, both great and small, by feast ing and speechmaking is so common with English people that the slightest excuse is seized upon for getting up a banquet. In the case of the arrival of the Tongariro, however, the practice had ample justification, the advent of the pioneer vessel of the direct steam service instituted by the New Zealand Shipping Company forming a landmark in the history of this colony. He would have been considered a visionary who had prophesied a few short years ago that a fleet such as has been inaugurated by a private Company would be run ning at the present time between Eng land and New Zealand, and it speaks volumes for colonial enterprise that this has become an accomplished fact. When men meet together on an occa sion like that on board the Tongariro at Lyttelton on Thursday evening, a little perfervid eloquence is easily par doned. If there was a good deal of handshaking, metaphorically speaking, indulged in, at any rate it was fully warranted by the presence of such a magnificent steamer in our waters. As Mr Justice Johnston remarked, it is only possible for colonists who can remember what travelling was in the old days to realise the immense strides made in this particular during recent years. The learned Judge, in drawing a picture of early times, said that hs “recollected being batteneddownfor two nights with half a dozen Maoris suffer ing from ancestral catarrh, and with in dications of culinary preparations hang ing in the atmosphere, reminding him altogether of Dante’s Inferno.” The contrast between now and then is strik ing indeed, and nothing could be put forward as a stronger proof of our ma terial advancement. But the best speeches delivered at the banquet were certainly those of Mr Edward Wake field and Mr John Grigg. The former was called on to propose the toast of “ The Commercial Interests,” and in doing so he took the opportun ity of giving a sharp rap to those birds of ill-omen who are always ready to croak about the state of the colony. Of late the voice of the croaker has been much heard in the land, and al though trade is at present in a de pressed stale we quite agree with Mr Wakefield that it is monstrous to talk of New Zealand going to the dogs. Every country has its fluctuating periods of prosperity and depres sion, but experience teaches us that after we have gone through the hard times, trade will improve and we shall be better off than ever. What distress does exist, and we think that on the whole this has been exaggerated, will be only temporary, for no one can believe that New Zea land is not in a more favorable position than she ever was before. The establish ment of the steam service of which the Tongariro is the pioneer vessel is evi dence of this, as it is absurd to suppose that business men, with a keen eye to their own interests, would embark on such an enterprise had they not implicit faith in the future of the country. What Mr Wakefield said regarding the commercial interests was echoed by Mr Grigg in connection with agricul tural and pastoral pursuits. As a large and successful cultivator of land, no one could speak with more authority on the question, and we may take it for granted that what was said of the prosperity of the settlers in this part of the country was undoubtedly true. Indeed, anybody who takes a journey round the Ashbur ton county can have ocular demonstra tion.of its truth. Everywhere the land has been improved, and smiling home steads are being formed in places which a few years ago were little better than deserts. Both Mr Wakefield and Mr Grigg struck the right note when they L

pointed out the fallacy of the views ex pressed the croakers, and it is to be hoped that their speeches will have some effect in silencing the cowardly and childish whines that fill the air in the colony as soon as we begin to feel the slightest pinch from hard times.

Our Mayfield correspondent writes; “We had a terrific hailstorm hero on Christmas day, which the oldest inhabi tant has dec'arel to be the worst ever experienced in this district. In some instances the stones were an inch and a half in length. The crops in this part of the county are very backward." The Roman Caiholics of Dunedin Dio cese are signing a petition to Parliament praying that justice and equity may bo done them in the matter of education, either by placing their schools on a foot ing of equality with public schools or by exempting thorn from taxation for public school purposes. We are requested to correct an error which has been circulated to the effect that in the ca c e of a walk-over in the Hurdle or Cup races at the Winslow sports, half of the stakes would be paid. This is erroneous, as it has been decided to adhere to the original programme and have three entries or no race. Ihe annual sports at Wakanui promise to be more successful this year than on any previous occasion, as a larger amount of money will be distributed in prizes Already a great many tickets have been sold for the entertainment and ball to take place on the evening of New Year’s day, and given fine weather a large attendance of visitors is confidently anticipated, The Sons and Daughters of Temperance held a Conference in Dunedin on Thurs day night, at which delegates were pre sent from Christchurch, Kaiapoi, and Rangiora. The funds were shown to be in a satisfactory state, the receipts far the past five years having amounted to L 1248, and the expenditure to L 736. Bis Cay gill was re-elected G. W.P.

An examination of the steamer Charles Edward shows the damage received is confined to her forefoot, which will be re paired in a few days. The official en quiry into the striking of the vessel will be held to day. The force of the concus sion was very great. Had the ti le been higher she would have run over the reef, and probably would have ripped her bot tom out. The-damage actually done will be replaced in three days. It is understood that his Excellency the Governor will probably leave Wellington on the 2nd January by the Hinemoa for Dunedin, aid will remain in that city for about ten days He will most likely go on thence to Invercargill, and after making a tour of the inland country of Otago and Southland, will leave the Bluff in the Hinemoa and visit the West Coast Sounds, proceeding homeward to Wellington by way of Hokitika. His Excellency’s absence from Wellington is expected to extend over several weeks.

la consequence of the inclement wea ther, there was but a comparatively small attendance of office-bearers at the Quar terly meeting of the Ashburton Wesleyan Church held last night. The Rev C. 11. Standage, who presided, reported the membership to be on the increase, and the balance-sheet laid before the meeting showed that the income was in trifling ex cess of the expenditure. A satisfactory report of the Sunday School was made by Mr C. Ray, the Superintendant, and the erection of an infant school was sanctioned by the meeting. Mr 0. Dixon was re elected circuit steward, the same gentle man being appointed lay representative to the annual conference to be held in V el lington next month. After the transaction of other routine business, the proceedings closed.

The fifth annual gathering of the United Sunday Schools of this district takes place to-morrow afternoon in the Town Hall at 3 o’clock. The Sunday Schools in the Borough will meet at their respective places at 2 15 p.m , and then march in procession to the Town Hal'. The country schools will be driven to town in conveyances kindly lent. Mr s, C. Farr, President of the Canterbury Sunday School Union, will give the ad dress, and the ministers of the town will assist in the service. The senior scholars have been trained as a choir to lead the singing, and the service promises to be the most successful yet held in Ashbur ton. The doors will bo open to the public at a quarter to three o’clock. A meeting of Sunday School representatives is to be held this evening at eight o'clock in the Presbyterian Church, to consider with Mr Farr the desirability of forming a branch of the Canterbury Sunday School Union in Ashburton.

At the Police Court to-day, before Messrs R. Alcorn and T. Bullock, J.P.’p, a man named McClure was charged with having assaulted his wife. Mr Crisp ap peared for the complainant, and said that this was not an isolated case as several in formations had been laid before, but they were abandoned at the request of the accused. He asked that McClure be ordered to find sureties to keep the peace, as his wife was afraid that his attacks would be renewed. Mrs McClure, who bore marks of ill-usage, gave evidence as to the treatment she had received from her husband, who had struck her with his fist in the face, and also wi'h a chair. The defence, was that the injuries were self-inflicted, and the accused swore he had never struck his wife in his life. The Bench decided to dismiss the case, but ordered McClure to find two sureties of L 25 or one of LSO that he would keep the|peace for six months. David Me lavin was fined 20s for being drunk while in charge of a horse, and McClure, the pre vious defendant, was ordered to pay 5s for being intoxicated in a public place. That indigestion or stomach gas at night preventiug rest and sleep, will disappear by using Hop Bitters, Read.—[Advt.] Holloway’s Ointment and Pills.—Coughs, Influenza. —The soothing properties of these medicaments render them well worthy of trial in all diseases of the respiratory organs. In common colds and influenza the pills, taken internally, and the ointment rubbed over the chest and throat, are exceedingly efficacious. When influenza is epidemic, this treatment is the easiest, safest, and surest. Holloway’s pills purify the blood, remove all obstacles to its free circulation through the lungs, relieve the over-gorged air tubes, and render respira tion free, without reducing the strength, irrita ting the nerves, or depressing the spirits ; such are the ready means of saving suffering when anyone is afflicted with colds, coughs, bron chitis, and other chest complaints, by which so many persons are seriously and permanently afflicted in most

MASONIC INSTALLATION.

The installation of the W. M. and officers of the Somerset Lodge, No. 1811, E. 0., took place last evening at the Masonic Hall, Tancred street. There was a good attendance of brethren, including some from the Concord (Papanui), St. John’s (Timaru), Crown (Sydenham), Can terbury Kilwinning, S.O. (Lyttelton), St. John’s (Ashburton), Thistle, S.O. (Ash burton), South Kakaia and Methv n Lodges. The ceremony of installation was performed by the D.D. G. M., Bro H. Thomson, who offi dated in his usual effi cient and impressive manner, and the following P.M.’s assis ed as a Board of Installed Masters, viz.:—Bros Shearman, Braddell, Stephenson. Bradley and Fel ton (Somerset Lodge), W. H. Zouch (St. John’s), D. Macfarlane (Thistle), O. C. Hardy (Rakaia)md H. Dempsey. Afterthe installation of Bro Henry Zander as W.M. of the Lodge for the ensuing year, the following investiture of officers was pro ceeded with :—W. Anderson, S. W, ; J. Davison, J. W. ; H. Poole, S. D. ; VV.

Maddorn, J.D. ; T, Hicks, secretary ; A. de B. Wilson, organist ; B. Hughes, treasurer ; J. L. Brown, JVI.C. ; J. Can niogand W. Mitchell, stewards; R. Cullen, tyler. During the ceremony the choir, under Bro Wilson, rendered several anthems and odes in a very pleasing manner, and special votei of thanks were accorded them by the brethren pre sent. Bro P.M. Shearman, on behalf of the members of (he Somerset Lodge then presented I. P. M. Bro Henry Felton with a Past Master jewel, and in doing so said that it was given as a token of the merit and esteem in which the brother was held by the Lodge, and he hoped ho would be long spared to wear it. Bro Felton responded, and remarked that the handsome present was quite unexpected on his part, and thanked the brethren for it, and also the courtesy shown him during his occupancy of the chair. The jewel, which is a very handsome and richly decorated one, is of ao’.id gold, with blue enamelled face and bears on its face the words—“ Somerset Lodge, E.C., 1811,” and the following inscription on the re verse side—“ Presented to W. Bro. H. W. Felton, P.M., by the members of the So merset Lo 'go, No 1811, 8.C., as a mark of esteem ; Ashburton, N.Z , 28ffi Dec. 1883.” At the conclusion of tho cere mony the brethren adjourned to the gal lery of the Hall, where a sumptuous and recherche banquet was provided by the rewly-eleoted officers of the Lodge. The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were pro posed, several capital songs and recitations given, the brethren separating at an early hour this morning, after having spent a very pleasant evening.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.

THE SUMMER RACES.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir —Although an ardent lover of sport, I ha> eforJaome time eschewed racecourses, reluctantly convinced that racing is largely subservient to the unscrupulous will of owners, trainers, riders; and above all that nauseous fungus —compound of book maker and burg'ar—for which both its component parts blush. But the attrac tive bill of fare issued by the Summer Meeting, and a simple confidence that “ 1< cal ” races would be fairly contested and won by the best horse at the weights, induced me to forego my usual practice and attend Thursday’s gathering. The first two races were won by a genuine sportsman, and Hinerua (8 t 91b), won the Counties Handicap (1£ miles) very comfortably in 2mins 50secs, from Lady Florence (9st), Steel Dust (9st lib), and others. The Novel- Race followed, and then the winner of the Counties (Hinerua, 9st) was saddled up for the Town Plate (l£ miles) to meet Polly (9at 21b), Steel Dust (9st 31b) and others. This looked such a moral for Hinerua that I felt con siderable surprise and satisfaction to find six owners intrepid enough to contest the event. Polly had received 6'-b and a beating from Lady Florence at the Spring Meeting, and consequently her chance of success in the raco under notice appe ired to be very remote. Ho wever, she led into the straight under ths whip, with Hinerua going well within herself close up, and the latter encountering an impediment which was more apparent to some than others, Polly won by a length in 2mins 20secs. On Hinerua returning to the paddock, I examined her critically, but could discover no fractured bones, and her tail appeared to be in the right place, and I could only conclude that she had met with some internal injury, or that some malicious blue bottle hadsettled upon her nose during the race and weighted her out of it. Much to my surprise she was again sent out for the Christmas Handi cap (1£ miles) with 9st 11b up, Polly car rying 9st 21b and Brenda 7st 121 b. Now, I had the assurance of the most reliable authority that Brenda could beat Polly at the weights, and naturally expected the former mare to beat Hinerua easily. At the finish Hinerua won with some pounds to spare in 2min 49sec, Brenda second, and Polly unplaced at least 91bsaway from the winner. To summarise—at a quarter past one Hinerua shows herself 81b bette than Polly, at half past three she appears 51b worse, and again at a quarter past four she is 81b better. The attention of the stewards was called to this extraordi nary running, and it is rumored that they considered the matter, but thought there was no ground for further action! Well, what would those credulous gentlemen think sufficient grounds? Surely nothing less than the winner carrying a six-sho ter and summarily disposing of all the other competitors during the race. Did it not occur to them that they were inflicting a serious injustice upon Hinerua’s ingeni ous owners by not affording them an op portunity to explain the ecoen„ri jities of this now notorious animal? Was it a bad start, shoes, error of judgment, jostle, interposition of Providence, bad luck, or what ? Is it too late, or irregular, or infra dig, for the stewards of the estab lished Club to make an enquiry, or must we except this as another nail ia the coffin of local sport?—l am, etc., Fair Plvy.

CRICKET.

AUCKLAND v. CANTERBURY. The Interprovincial Match, Auckland v. Canterbury, commenced on the Auckland Domain ground yesterday. The weather, which had been unfavorable in the early morning, when a very heavy downpour of rain took place with two or three light showers just before noon, turned out thoroughly suitable to the old English pastime, and with the exception of one shower at four o’clock, the game was not impeded in any way. One of the best wickets yet seen on the Domain ground had been prepared, and the rain improved the turf, rendering it nice and easy to batsmen to score upon. When the match started there was scarcely more than a hundred who had paid for admission, but as the afternoon advanced the crowd swelled to a thousand. The Canterbury men arrived at the ground in a drag at noon. W. Robinson was elected captain of the local te ,m. Tho toss was won by the visitors, and captain F. Wilding de cided to handle first the willow. The game did not start until a few minutes be fore one o’clock. The visitors commenced their innings under very favorable cir cumstances. The want of a good wicket keeper in our eleven was never more marked than yesterday. The bowling of our men was on the whole good, considering the team they had opposed to them. The fielding was not up to the form they have displayed on previous occasions. Messrs Condell and Mumford stood as umpires. Million and Dudney made their appearance on behalf of Canterbury, the former receiving the ball from Lank ham, whose over was a maiden. Gill’s second ball Dudney played to cover point for a single. A maiden followd for Lank ham, and Dudney got Gill to leg for 3. Dudney played Lankham to square leg for a single. Dudney let out to Lankham and put him grandly to leg for a brace, Gill almost bowling him with the next. Dud ney got Lankham to square jleg again for 2, and the first 10 was recorded. Tweive overs had now gone, each batsman being very cautious until Dudney opened his shou'ders, and drove Gill beautifully for a triplet, and in the next over from Lank ham lifted him high to long-on for a like number. Million adopted “stonewalling tactics," allowed Dudney to do all the scoring, whose driving and leg-hitting was very fine, although pulling a little at

times. Lankham endeavored to get Mill ton to let out by pitching up to him, but he was not to be drawn out until Gill did the same, when he put him to the boun dary, almost at long-leg, for 3. Thirty runs having now been recorded, the Auck land captain took the leather from Gill, ilia first over was a maiden. Dudney now cut Lankham for a couple, and then skied him towards leg-on, but Yates he ng very deep could not reach it, and 2 were re corded, making his to*al 29. Dudney drove him grandly for 6, and 40 appeared ! on the telegraph. He followed this up with a triplet to square leg off Robinson. Lankham was now shunted for Barton, whose second over rssulted in a single to Dudney, but Robinson bowled him with a slow, after playing a very free innings, all his leg strokes being most effective and driving hard occasionally. 46—1—40 Secretan took the remaining balls of the over, and getting Robinson away for a couple, an adjournment was then made to the pavilion for luncheon. Milton had only compiled 6 runs, he having been an hour and ten minutes at the wickets. Play was resumed at three o’clock, Dewes taking the wickets instead of Blair. Bar ton sent down maiden to the “ stone waller,” Robinson deepening his field for Secretan, who put him to leg for a qu ir tette, and then put the next to the on for a triplet. After a couple of maidens Secretan cut Robinson for a brace, and Lankham took up the bowling from Robinson at the southern end. Af or a succession of maidens Milton got Lank ham through the slips for a couple. The field had all clustered doss round Mil ton’s wicket in the hope of a catch. In the following over Lankham stole into Milton’s stump, he having been an hour and forty minutes compiling 10. The I dismissal of the “stonewaller” drew forth I applause from the crowd, they having got rather impatient at the tactics he adopted. 641 —10. Secretan was partnered by Buchanan, the latter negotiating the remainder of Lankham’s over, secretan then put Barton into O’Brien’s hands ai long-on, who judged and took the catct very prettily at the edge of the ground 63 —3 —ll. Ashby filled the vacancy and opened his score with a snick througl slips off Lankham for 2. Buchanan re sponded by driving Barton to the on foi a like number. Ashby got Barton to tin off for 3, and then had to retire to Lank ham, clean bowled by a splendid ball 71 —4—5. The innings, which had pro raised before luncheon to be a very long one, assumed a critical aspect, as Wilding the Southern captain, joined Buchanan, having lost four of their most reliable bats, but as the game proceeded a slight shower fell, which made the ball greasy, and Wilding, making most of a little loose fielding, soon ran up 10, ha tre iting all the bowling alike, while Buchanan got an occasional single or two. Barton was changed, to allow Gill to come on again, and Buchanan out his second prettily up for 2. Wilding was not at all at home to Gill’s attacks at first. In Lankham’s next he lifted him over his head, and O’ Rrien made a grand effort from mid-off io catch it, but did not succeed in holding the leather. Wilding showed his gratitude by putting his next to leg for a triplet, and 80 was raised on the board. In the next over from Gill, by a similar stroke he added 3 to the total, and followed this with a cut for a brace. A couple of leg byes and 90 came in sight, mainly owing to the exertions i f Wilding. Buchanan got Giil to the boundary at leg, and 3 more were recorded up, after which he was move !, and Arneill was tried for a couple of overs. The Auckland captain then wont on again with slows. 0. Bow den in the long field was heartily ap plauded for his cleverness in picking up and smart returning. Wilding now drove Lankham for 5. C. Bowden took the leather from Robinson, an I Wilding drove his first for 3. Both batsmen wsre now playing with every confidence, stepping out and driving with freedom, Buchana i drove the leather back to Lankham, and was held. The partnership had more than doubled (he score, no less than 75 being put in in about forty minutes. 140 —5—26. Pooock joined Wilding, and saw him drive B air; who had taken the leather from Bowd n, to long off for 3. Pocock snicked a full pitcher round in the slips for a brace, and then by a pretty forward drive 3 more were a:o rdad to him, but he was dismissed by’ Liukhira in the next over. 150—6—5. Harman filled the vacancy, and after he saw a stroke for a brace off the last ball of Lankham’s over his captain was cuight by Barton at long on off Blair. 152 —7—43. Edser’s first stroke produced a single off Blair, and Barton resumed bowling at the northern end. fTdser got Barton hard to short leg, and Lankham made a pretty effort to hold him. Harm in then put his leg where his bat should be to Lankham. 167 —B—9. Malet fi led the breach, and three byes were run, and after receiving three overs had his bails removed by Barton. 170 —9— 1. Chapman, last man, took the remainder of Barton’s over, and got too much under one of Lankham’s, who took the catch, and the innings closed for 171 at half-past five o’clock. The stumps were then drawn for the day. The Auckland representatives will lead to-morrow. Canterbury—xst innings. W. H. Dudney, b Robinson 40 W. V, Million, b Lankham 10

H. H. Secretan, c O’Brien, b Barton ... 11 J. F. Buchanan, c and b Lankham ... 26 1). Ashby, b Lankham ... ... ... 5 F. Wilding, c Barton, b Blair ... ... 48 W. Pocock, b Lankham ... ... ... 5 F. D. Harman, Ibw, b Lankham ... 9 H. Edser, not out ... 3 F. Malet, b Barton I A. T. Chapman, b Lankham ... .. I Byes, 9; leg-byes, 1; no balls, 2 ... 12 Total 171 Bowling Analysis. Balls. Runs. Mdns. Wkts

[by telegraph.] Auckland, To-day. Iha Interprovincial cricket match was resumed at noon, Canterbury taking the field. The men were placed as follows: Malet, short stop ; Chapman, bowler and mid-off; Buchanan, short-leg ; Secretan, raid off and point ; Wilding, point and bowler ; Harman, cover and long-leg ; Millton, third man and long-field; Ashby, short slip; Dudney, long-on and third man ; Pocock, raid-on ; Ed;#.', long-leg and cover. Yates and Testro went to the wickets, and after several maidens had been bowled Yates drove Wilding grandly out of bounds for 3 and 4 and 3, and after an other maiden was played ha got another by the same bowler in the slips for 4. Tlie score rose steadily to 52, when Testro was given out leg before wicket. 52—1—- 17. Barton succeeded him. Buns now came more freely. With the score at 82 Barton was caught by Malat behind the wickets off Edser. 83—2—15. O'Brien succeeded, but before there was any farther change in the score Yates was yorked by Chapman. Arneil and O’Brien are now in. When the lunch adjourn ment was made the score was at 83 for three wickets.

SPORTING.

AUCKLAND RACES. The following weights have been de clared for the undermentioned events to be run on Tuesday next: — Racing Club Handicap, If miles. at 5h st lb Welcome Jack 9 12 Waipiti ... Salvage ... 9 4 Kenilworth ... 6* 6 Tim'V'hiffler 9 4 Mu keteer ... 6 3 Libeller ... 7 2 Eacopet* ... 6 3 Envious ... 7 2 Soukar ... 5 7 Maori ... 7 0 Vortex ... 5 7 Fishwomtn... 6 12 Swordsman ... 5 7 Nelson ... 6 7 Taipouri ... 5 6 Grand Stand Handicap, miles. st lb st lb Welcome Jack 9 12 Fishwoman ... 7 3 Salvage ... 9 3 Nelson ... 7 0 Tim Whiffler 8 7 Rewi '... 7 0 Libeller ... 710 Kate ... 7 0 Envious ... 7 7 Waipiti ... 612 Yuba Bill ... 7 7 St. Leger ... 6 0 Maori ... 7 7 Sir Bedevere has been scratched for all engagements at the Summar Meeting. W AIM ATE RACES. At the Waimate races yesterday there were about 800 present. Thera was driz zling rain all day. Mason and Roberts’ totalisator put through about L7Ol. Hckdlk Race Black Doctor 1 Milo 2 Ka r earea 8 Fawn also ran. Splendid race ; won by a bare length. Ba'K Hurdlss. Mr Cotton’s G'oo-”-a 1 Waim .t s Handicap. Prospero 1 Faust 2 Catalonia ... 3 ■ , Hack Belli s’c Race. Spofforth 1 County Puesb. Redcliff 1 Eareaiea 2 Nailer 3 Publicans’ Handicap. i Pros- ero ... ... ... 1 Forty-fives was the only other starter, ■ and bolted. i Consolation Race. Orange Lightning 1 Faust ... 2 Seven started.

CABLE NEWS

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

fRKUTEh’s TKLKORAMS— COPTKI6HT.I Monetary and Commercial. . London, Dec. 27. The total reserve in the Bank of England is Li 2,300,000, being a de crease of L 700,000 compared with the reserve last Thursday. The proportion of reserve to liabilities has fallen 6 par cent, during the week, and is now 37 per cent. The bank rate of discount remains at 3 per cent., and the market rate at Consols are unchanged at and New Zealand securities are quoted as follows:—Five per cent 10-40 Loan, 104 Five per cent ISB9 Loan, 103^ ) Four and a half per cent., 1879-1904 Loan, ioij£ ; Four per ce.it. Inscribed Stock,, 100. The wheat and tallow markets are without quotable change. Best Scotch pig iron has farther fallen 6d per ton, and is now quoted, f.0.b., in Clyde, at 46s 6d.' Galvanised iron, 26-gaage, has declined to LlB, packed in cases, f.ab., in, London. The Mails. London, Dec. 28. The Australian mails, dated Mel bourne, November 17th, per Orient steamship Chimborazo, were delivered via Naples yesterday.

Obituary. Thomas Holloway, proprietor of Holloway’s pills and ointment, is dead. Tha Czar. St. Petersburg, Daa. 28. A bulletin'issued to-day, states that the Czar is recovering from the acci dent to his shoulder recently sustained while hunting. Accident to General Grant. New York, Deo. 28 General Grant met with a painful accident, having slipped in the street and fallen heavily, seriously injuring' his hip. [Received Dec. 29, 2.10 p.m.] A Contemplated Seizure. London, Dec. 28. It is now stated to be probable that the Islands of Hainan, Formosa and Chusan, situated off the Chinese coast: and forming a part of the Empire, will be seized by France as a guarantee for the payment by China of the French war expenses in Tonquin. The Newfoundland Biots The latest intelligence from New foundland states that twenty-eight per sons were seriously wounded in the riot which occurred at Harbor Grace between the Orangemen and Catholics. As a renewal of disturbances is feared, the authorities have asked the Imperial Government to despatch some troops and a gunboat to the scene of the riot ing.

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[REUTER’S TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT. ] Cricket. Melbourne, Yesterday. The intercolonial cricket match was continued here to-day, when the Vic torians resumed their first innings, and at the close of the day’s play had lost five wickets for 353 runs. Horan was bowled for 126, Scott (not out) 97. Shipping. Sydney, Yesterday. Sailed, yesterday afternoon—The Union steamship Ringarooma, for Auck land. An Arrest- Seven men have been arrested by the police on charges of complicity in the murder of Catherine Owens, at Waterloo, on Wednesday last, The Markets. New Zealand wheat has advanced to 3s gd per bushelj New Zealand oats have further fallen to zs 4d; maize re mains at 3s sd; and Sugar Company’s No. x pieces at L 34. Arrived. Adelaide, Yesterday. Arrived, this morning—Messageries Maritimes steamship Melbourne, from Marseilles (Nov. 22nd).

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[per press association.] The Triumph Wreck. Auckland, To-day. - Mr Fraser, the purchaser of the Triumph i : ■ wreck, has had a portable engine worktng'< since Christmas day, pumping the water out, and the engine room is now nearly dry. It is found there is no hole there \ and that except in the fute compartment the leakage is all through the bulk-heads., , The men are actively engaged in taking out the railway iron in tha forehold. It is believed she wi'l then float. Steam

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1883.



Lankhatn ... 233 60 29 6 barton ... 88 IO 18 2 Gill ... 92 3<5 II 0 Robinson ... 52 22 7 1 Blair ... ... 16 12 0 1 Bowdon ... 20 IS I 0 Arneil... ... 8 4 9 0 Blair bowled two no balls.



Reward Books, Presents, Prizes, Toys, Dolls, &c. H. M. JONES; East street. 11 87 STOP THAT COUGH! PONT DELAY.—How can you stop it? Where a the Remedy. Bennington's PcfiCTORAL OXYMEL OF CARRA GEEN or IRISH MOSS (register 1), can produce more evidence of real merit than t r any other article for the purpose. Bold everywhere. G Bonnington, Christchurch. Milner & Thompson Ashbdbton, H, M. JONES, Agbnt. PIPE ORGANS.—Especially suitable |py churches. Far superior to any Reed Organ near the price for richness and purity of tone, volume of sound, and durability of construction. Price —Ll2O. REED ORGANS.-r-By Smith and Co., Mason and Hamlin, Wood and Go., Easby and Co., New j England Company and Clough and Warner —from LI 212 s. PiAit *0 8, Brinsmead and Sons, Broad Mood, Collard and Collard, Erard, Pleyel and other* Dresden Model, and German L and French manufacture, with teat Improvements. DEFERRED PAYMENTS Wmolesalb akd Retail. 3*3: m r*;; 1M m VIA



Wanted WOULD the Borrower of my “New Zealand Stud ” Books please return. John Carter. 12 1152 WANTED— An experienced MAN to take charge of a Threshing Ma chine ; references required. Apply, by letter, MrF. T. Mayo, Hampstead. WANTED Known—That Hayes and Co. are slaughtering 2,000 yards of Madras Muslin wor h Is 9J at 61 per yard. WANTED Known—V'or Sale, two COTTAGES on East Belt. Cheap, easy terms. Apply W. C. Davis or Ward and Sons. 12 1012



WANTED KNOWN— Robert Elston, Bill Poster, Theatrical Agent, etc., Town Hall, Ashburton. Theatrical companies and others visiting Ashburton should communicate with the above. Orders by post or telegram promptly attended to. 760 c



WANTED —The public who are in want of Boots to inspect our win dow before purchasing elsewhere. As far as style and cheapness we are determined not to be excelled. Boots for everyone, and at any price. Large stock of women’s best prunellas from 7s 6d ; men’s half sole and heeling, 4s 6d ; women’s do, 3i 6d ; girl’s do, 2a 6d. Nokes, Leicester Boot Warehouse, Burnett street, 12 1107



WANTED Known—That in conse quence of the rapid increase of business, JoaN Moi-son, 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 lessons in Boxing, lesson £1 per moP t h, or according to arrangement. 1344



Special Advertisements. A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL. Bazaar AND Fancy Fair AT ANDREWES BROS., East Street South, IS NOW OPEN CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR GIFTS in great variety. INTENDING PURCHASERS OF CLOTHING FOR THE SPRING AND SUMMER SEASON Should visit the NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory’s BRANCH, Where they cm select from the LARGEST YARIETf 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 - Onb Retail Branches in New Zealand, thus enabling them to increase the Factory produce, economising both material and labor, and ensuring to their patrons a further benefit in the shape of a still Lower Rate of Wholesale Prices. SHIRTS, UNDERCLOT BING, HATS & CAPS, PORTMANTEAUS, And every requisite at Wholesale Price. Ashburton Branch : EAST STREET.



F YOU WANT GOOD AND STRONG FURNITURE, GO TO DA YI S’ B CHEAP, FURNITURE AND RED DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. tjIVERY article S*dd at Christchurch Prices and wanteed bos. of material and workmanship, FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED W. MAURICE, Gentlemen’s Own Material MADE UP. Perfect fit and newest style guaranteed. CLE ANING and MENDING, etc , MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. —The cheapest Tailor in the town. 12 1007 |!OR SALE AT THIS OFFICE. r l he nf Bankruptcy Bill, 1883. The iattel Securities Act Amendment i!to Etc., Etc. Tailor, .Etc. jl/TR LAURENCE OXLEY has been !r| Appointed Agent for the Ashbur ton Guardian at South Rakaia,



Special Advertisements. INTRODUCTION OF THE PARCEL SYSTEM. Fashion Fnvsß, Caahel street, Chi. 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 chaser, the money in all cases to be re turned. This system is now being intro duced by E. G. Brown & Co., FASHION HOUSE, Chexstchobch. 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 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, contains — Worth £ s. d.



1 dress piece (12 yds) any shade, French costume cloth ... 0 18 6 1J 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 ... ... ... 0 2 6 £ 1 9 10 Our No. 2,30 s household parcel, contaius— _ Worth 1 pair good medium size blan kets ... ... 1 6 0 1 good honeycomb quilt... ... 012 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 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 f 0 1 choice'silk chenille scarf ... 0 3 11 £2 12 5 Our No. 4, Ladies’ parcel for £2, contains or th 1 dress piece (12 yds) French check costume cloth 1 1 0 3 yds silesia lining for same ...0 2 0 2 doz choice buttons, to match dress ... ... ... ... 0 1 6 1 good warm Ladies' tweed ulster 0 17 6 1 black quilted alpaca skirt ... 010 0 1 white or colored wool wrap ... 0 5 6 1 pair lisle lined fur-top spring cuff gloves 0 2 0 Our No. 5, household parcel for £2 10s, contains — 1 pair large size good witney blankets 1 nice large size good honeycomb quilt ... ... _ ... 1 pair good heavy white sheets 6 good value honeycomb towels 6 yds heavy Welsh flannel ... £2 19 6 Worth 1 10 6 0 14 0 9 0 4 0 8 £3 6 6 Our No. 6, family parcel for £3, contains — Usual price 12 yds super Roslyn flannel (pure wool) .... 018 0 24 yds splendid white calico, heavy make 0 13 0 24 yds good strong brown or grey wincey ... ... ... ••• 014 0 6 yds tartan plaid ... ... 06 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. ,7, mourning parcel for £2 10s, contains — Worth 10 yds good black French cash mere • ••• 1 6 2 yds 4x4 celebrated rainproof crape 0 9 0 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 1 nice pattern hearthrug, to match ... 0 10 6 1 pair handsome lace curtains ... 0 14 0 1 pair medium lace curtains ... 010 0 2 pair full size good white sheets 0 13 0 1 pair full size good witney blan kets ... ... ... ... 110 0 1 pair medium good wilney blan kets 1 0 0 1 full size white honeycomb or toilet quilt 0 14 0 1 choice pattern wool tabiecover 0 15 0 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 16 0 Our No. 1, wedding parcel for £4, contains— Worth 1 dress (12 yds) pretty shade in cashmere ... ... ... 1 17 6 2 yds pretty shade in satin, to match ... ... ... ... 0 13 6 1 dress (12 yds) good costume cloth ... 1 1 0 2 yds rich colored velveteen, to match ... ... ... ... 0 7 0 6 yds good silesia ... ... 0 6 0 3 doz buttons, to match dresses 0 2 0 8 yds braid, to match dresses ... 0 0 8 1 pair two-button first choice tinted or white kid gloves ... 0 5 0 6 Ladies’ linen collars ... ... 0 3 0 6 Ladies’ linen handkerchiefs ... 0 5 6 3 pairs Ladies’ nice hose 0 4 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 1 Ladies’ handsome mantle ... 217 8 1 Ladies’ beautiful real sable mulf 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 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. 0.0. made payable to E 0. BROWN & CO., Fdr.'uon House, Christchurch. 1302



51 »* 2 “ ©s.’ E5>S? ® > a ”r"* C S£. M *** « fOc rj •* to > ?r ® SL £' N T, 'T3 « 5 2. £•*•*■! : s» >1 § 2 C >ooj | 03 " ! » B •J —« 'i I S-g B 1 cr £, ji. p*r 5 2 EC § ® o<3 o. tr.-T* t> < g-_.o 03, W<S • g 1 s= _ 5-! 3 3 ?o» I sr cf ® t-* “ i a 2 oo B , jl, ® oo 2 ! h- T to 3 I D ® '< - E*: > a c f Fide e< Crede. ■yy ICTOKI A HOUSE. In addition to the usual very low prices, during the present month (December) a DISCOUNT Of Is 6d on every 20s worth of goods purchased, will be returned to the purchaser. A large and well assorted stock to select from, Dimant and Coe, Ready Money DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, Etc., Patching’s Buildings, East Street, 9528 Special Advertisement.



NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. Advertisements for The Ashburton Guardian must be sent in not Liter than 3 p.m,, with the number of insertion, written plainly on the copy, otherwise they will be inserted until coimte - manded, and charged accordingly. Re place Advertisements must be supplied the day previous to that on which they are to be inserted. Special notices can be received up to 3.30 p.m., but will be charged doable rates. All notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths must be accompanied by the sig nature of the sender, as a guarantc j of good faith. All advertisements and basinets lett is to be addressed Tub Manager ; literary communications should be addressed to The Editor.



“ Rough on Rats.” —Clears out rats, g ice roaches, flies, ants, bed-bugs, beetles, insects, skunks, jack-rabbits, gophers. Drug gists. Moses, Moss and Co., Sydney, General Agents. 2 To produce real genuine sleep and childlike repose all night, take a little Hop Bitters on retiring. Look for.— [Advt.]