SHIPPING.

PORT OF LYTTELTON. Arrived. Yesterday. Hawes, s.a., from Dunedin, via Oamaru and Akaroa. Sailed. Yesterday. Hawea, a.s., for Wellington. SUPPING TELEGRAMS. izes: — ■ “ Auckland, Yesterday. Arrived —Suva, from Oamaru ; City of . J&ew York, from Sydney. Wellington, Yaiterday. Arrived—Stella, from Onehunga and Taranaki; Koranui and Marmion, schooners, from Dunedin; Tarawera, from Sydney, via Auckland and the East Coast. Sailed—Tarawera, for Melbourne, via the South. ' . , Timaru, Yesterday. Arrived — Waitaki, from the South.^ . : S^led— Maty Ann Annison, for t>yd i <jm- - '

COMMERCIAL.

, Ashburton Guardian Office, ' Wednesday afternoon. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited (per Mr E. G. Staveley, auctioneer), report on the sales held at Tinwald on Tuesday, the 6th Nov., as fol lows A moderate entry of both sheep and cattle was yarded, but owing to the dullness of the market, especially in Cattle, not much business resulted. The attendance was meagre, and an absence of buyers was particularly noticeable. Sheep : Fat merino wethers brought 6s 2d, ios, io 6d, 13s ; fat cross breds, mixed sexes, brought 14s, 17s 6d, 19s 6d ; fat crossbred hoggets, 10s lid. Cattle : A fair entry was yarded, but no improvement rim yet be recorded in prices, the greater num ber being cased in. Fat steers, L44sto L 7; fat heifers, Ls 17s 6d, L? is to L 9 2s 6d; stores. Sliced sexes, Lj ss, L 3 14s to L 5 10s, and et'With little competition.

DAILY MEMORANDA.

-■' • AUCTION SALES. Tuesday, November 13. Matson, Cox and Co., at the Ashburton Saleyaicls—Stocks MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, Etc. '■ fl ‘Wednsday, November 7. . 1 Wafeahui Wesleyan Church—Tea and Pub j; lie Meeting, in the Shcool, Wakanui, at 5.30 p.n>. Monday, November 12. Borough Council, at liorough Council .;..ohain,berß, at 7.30. . * Wednesday, November 14. Ilushburton Agrioultuial and Pastoral -, Association —Annual Show. Tinwald Lodge of Oddfellows —Annual Tea and Ball Wednesday, November 28. Ashburton County Council —At Council Chambers, 11a.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1883. A Post-Sessional Speech.

The season forpost-sessional speeches has not yet set in, and up to the pre sent only two representatives have ven tured to meet their constituents to render an account of their actions dur ing last session of Parliament, namely, Mr Dargaville and Mr M. W. Green. The member for Dunedin South cer tainly “ spoke a piece ” some little time back, but be limited himself to the purely local matter of the Oiago Harbor Board, and did not dilate upon general politics. The immediate rea son of Mr Green coming forward thus early was that certain strictures had been passed upon his conduct by Mr Fish and he was eager to defend him self. Consequently we find that a large proportion of the address of the member for Dunedin East lasc week was taken up with Harbor Board affairs, concern ing which the colony in general does not care a brass farthing, and which even the Otago people themselves must by this time be pretty well tired of hearing discussed. But the rest of the speech is not without interest, and we rise from a perusal of it with a greater respect for Mr Green than we ever had before. Not that this is saying much, as we always regarded the gentleman as a bore of the first water, and our opinion of him has changed only in degree and not in kind. The episodes in which the members for Dunedin East and South carried on their petty squabbles in the House stand out decidedly as the most undignified events of the past ses sion. Still, if we were called upon to express a preference between these two representatives, our vote would be for Mr Green. At any rale he shows improvement, and that is more than can be truly said of Mr Fish. There was indeed something so touching in the naive simplicity with which Mr Green explained how he left the Oppo sition ranks and joined those of the Ministry that criticism is well-nigh dis armed. He told his audience in effect that although he gave a general support to the Opposition during his first ses sion, he did so as an independent mem ber, but when he had obtained a wider political experience he declared defin itely in favor of the present Govern ment. This is no doubt true enough, but the fact remains that when Mr Green sought the suffrages of the Dunedin electors he was so ignorant of politics that he did not see the necessity of allying himself to one or other of the two contending parties. And after all it is questionable if his ultimate deci sion to break away from the Opposition was not due to personal feeling, his chief objection to the Govern ment being supplanted evidently arising from a fear lest Mr Fish should become a Cabinet Minister. We quite agree that the latter contin gency would be a disastrous calamity, but we fail to see in this a reason why the member for Dunedin East should have altered his ’’political faith. The whole argument of Mr Green seems to be that he supports those at present in

power because they are the stronger party, but he is equally ready to go back to the Opposition when they show themselves capable of administer ing affairs satisfactorily. The allegiance of such a man is not of much value to either side, and considering the lime he occupies in speechifying in the House, there is probably no member whose opinions carry with them so little weight. In what way, then, it may be asked,

has Mr Green risen in our estimation ? He is as great a failure as a politician as ever he was, but he appears to have in some degree realised the strength of his weakness, and has con sequently became less dogmatic than he was formerly. Constant snubbing has compelled him to recognise that the idea that he alone possesses the power to do a great work of regenera tion in the colony is a gievious error. To have made a speech in which his irrepressible conscience was not re ferred to was in itself an achievement, and shows that experience has not alto gether been wasted upon Mr Green, and the fact that his conduct as a whole during last session was an improvement on that during the previous one leads us to hope for better things in the future. Useful legislation from such a quarter we do not expect, but we fancy we can discern a self-repression in his address to his constituents that warrants us in anticipating that the member for Duh edin East will not waste so much of the time of Parliament by ineffectual speechmaking as he has been accus tomed to do.

The immigrant j ex the ship Westland were released from quarantine yesterday. Mr Hutchison, M.H.R,, has definitely decided to stand for Mayor of Wellington. The barque Caberfeidh, which struck on the rocks at the Wellington Heads, has received but little injury, only a few feet of her false keel having been carried away.

The Customs revenue for the colony for last month was L 122,467, as against L115.C90 for the corresponding period last year. The beer duty last month was L4,99C, as against L 4,398 for the preced ing month. Reference to our advertising columns will show that the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company will hold an important sale of pure bred shorthorns at Christchurch on Saturday. These cattle are the first over imported to Canterbury by the Auckland Stud and Pedigree Com pany, and the sale will consequently attract much attention.

The adjourned meeting of Guthrie and Larnach’s New Zealand '1 imber and Woodwaro Factories Company yesterday was attended by only one or two share holders. The business was purely formal, consisting of the passing of a motion for the appointment of an inspector to inspect the accounts, books, etc., as provided by the Act.

A criminal information for libel has been laid at Nelson by Mr James Sclan der (■'danders and Co.) against Thomas H. Mabin, accountant, of Wellington. The libel is said to have occurred in a let ter written to a third person, wherein Mr Mabin accused Mr So’anders of forging a letter from Shaw, Seville and Co. The information will be heard on Monday next.

The monthly meeting of the Waterloo Library Committee took place on Friday, all the members being present. After the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed, the secretary placed in the hands of the number of new books, which are now open foe selection by subscribers, and all those in the district who are not sub scribers at present would do well to become so without delay. After several accounts were passed for payment to the amount of L 5 10s lid, the meeting then adjourned.

A meeting of the Longbeach Presby terian congregation was held at Fleming ton, on Thursday evening. The Rev Mr Beattie presided, and was accompanied by Mr Andrew Orr, from Ashburton. Mr Beattie explained the position being taken up so as to place a minister south of the Ashburton rive r , and said he

wished those present to express an opinion as to the general scheme laid down, and whether they would be willing to unite with the other portions of the district. A desultory discussion took place, after which Mr Gilmour moved, and Mr Tayl r seconded —“That after hearing the ex-

planatioa as to tho necessity of having a minister placed south |of tho Ashburton, that this congregation is willing to unite with the other portions of the district named, and also to contribute a fair’share towards his maintenance, and that the moderator be empowered to take tho ne cessary steps to have a minister brought into the new district.” A large audience assembled in the Odd fellows’ Hall last evening, when a ser vice of tong entitled “John Tregeno weth ; his mark,” was rendered by the Primitive Methodist choir, under tho direction of Mr Bevan. Assistance was

also given by several friends from other choirs. The chair was occupied by Mr A. Orr, and Mr J. E. Buchanan read the narrative of John Tregenoweth in a very able and impressive ma ner. The choir sang the various musical items introduced into the story in a very creditable man ner, giving evidence of much patient study and careful training. A solo was allotted to little Mabel Trez : se, and the child’s singing was so good as to win the hearty appreciation of the audience. Solos were also rendered by Mrs Nixon and it is needless to say that the lady sung both with correct ness and expression. At the close of the service hearty votes of thanks were passed to the choir and the friends who had assisted them, as well as to the mem bers of tho Baptist Church for the use of their organ and the hall for practising. Mr J. E. Buchanan and the Chairman were accorded a similar compliment. The second annual meeting of share holders in the New Zealand Native Land Settlement Company was hold at Auck land yesterday, the Hon Dr Pollen, Chairman of Directors, presiding. The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report, said he had only to sta‘e that the directors, acting on the authority con fided to them by the articles of associa tion, had authorised Mr Thomas Russell, who had himself a very large pecuniary

interest in the Company, and had taken a very active share in its promotion and in its operations, to dispose of 3,000 shares in England, to appoint, if he found it ne cessary, a local directory in England of five persons, and generally, if circum stances on his arrival there ware found to be favorable, to make arrangements for the formation of a new company alto gether, with the same purpose as this one, into which the present Com pany might be absorbed. Shareholders would be aware that a number of gentlemen of considerable influence and position in England, had taken a very large interest in the disposal and settle ment of Native lands in this colony. It

was thought possible that an amalgama tion in some shape or other could be effected in England with these gentlemen, and Mr Thomas Russell had from the Directors such authority as they were able to give him to effect an arrangement of that kind. Of course, before any settle ment could be effected the consent of the shareholders must be obtained, and they would be consulted in the usual course. In reply to Mr Aicken, the Chairman said proposals of a final and formal character had been made to the Auckland Native Land Colonisation Con.pany as to amalga mation, but no reply had been received. The Hon J. Williamson, Mr J. C. Firth, DrOampbell, and Mr Seymour George, the retiring Directors, were re-elected. A special meeting was then held, at which articles of association weie altered so that the directory might be increased from ten to thirty. The object of the directors in this proposal was chiefly to give an oppor tunity for certain Loudon gentlemen being placed on the directory.

Holloway's Pills. Liver Complaints.—The digestion cannot be long so seriously disordered without the de rangement being perceptible on the counten ance. These pills prevent both unpleasant consequences ; they improve the appetite and with the increase of desire for food, they augment the powers of digestion and assimila tion in the stomach. Holloways Pills deal most satisfactorily with deranged or diseased conditions of the many organs engaged in ex tracting nourishment for our bodies from our various diets—as the liver, stomach, and bowels, over all of which they exercise the most salutary control. By resorting at an early stage of this malady to these purifiying and laxative Pills, the dyspeptic is speedily restored to health and strength, and his sallowness gradually vanishes.—fAdvt.l

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Melbourne, Nov. 1. The Commissioner of Customs has de cided to obtain an estimate for jthe ex tension of the Alfred Graving Dock by about 150 feet. The final meeting of the T’ayiff Com> mission has been held. The proceedings were of a somewhat lively nature. A meeting of Freemasons resolved to form a Freemasons’ Hall Company, with

a capital of L 20,000, in order to erect a suitable hall in Melbourne. A verdict with L 5 damages has been given against Reader, for libelling D. Crichton, a journalist. The motion made in the Assembly for the establishment of a daily Hansard was adjourned after some discussion, and is virtually shelved for the session. A Bill has been introduced to increase the number of Ministers in the Council to two, and to limit the number is the As sembly to eight. Sydney. Nov. 1.

The Contempt of Court Bill introduced in the Assembly by the Attorney-General has been rejected by a majority of five in a house of thirty-three members. The subject had been well agitated through the country, but the result was not altogether unexpected. A debate has taken place in the Assembly on the subject of inter colonial free trade, arising out of a motion by Mr Young that Government should make an effort by conference or otherwise to induce the Governments of Australian

colonies to remove by legislation the various important duties now charged by them on the produce and manufactures o‘ New South Wales. Victoria was regarded as the stumbling block to any such ar rangement, and the Treasurer in the course of his speech regarded federation as a sentimental idea, with little hope of being carried out. A. Royal Commission of civil and mechanical engineers has been appointed toenquire into the question of the stability of iron railway bridges. Mr M'llhone has been addressing his constituents in opposition to the Land Bill. Opposition to the Bill is coming from the Western squatters. A Land Conference is now sitting in Sydney, but is unlikely to result in much practical benefit. Another application is to be made for the removal of the lunatic Cresswell to England, but it will be again opposed by the A.ttorney-General, on the ground that the identity of Cresswell is fully esta blished.

A tender has been accepted for the third section of the Illawarra railway at L 318.000. Brisbane, Nov. I.

Thirty Chinese employed on Mr J. Swallow’s plantation at Cairns, having disobeyed orders, warrants were issued to arrest them. The police, on proceeding to execute them, were fiercely attacked by the Chinese, and a severe fight en sued, in which one Chinaman was killed and three wounded. At a banquet to Mr Griffiths at Ips wich, much enthusiasm was displayed; Mr Griffiths disclosed nothing in regard to his future policy. The loss of stock on the Darling Downs during the recent drought has been very heavy. Trouble is still being experienced with the coolies inaported by Mr Palmer, near Warrnavnbool. The City Council is making rapid pro gress with the underground drainage works in the city.

SPORTING.

V.R.O. MEETING. [special to press association.] Melbourne, Yesterday. At the Observatory last night Profes sor Ellery’s forecast for the Cup day was unsettled weather s and southerly winds The morning broke gloomy, and during the forenoon the sky was overcast and threatening in appearance, but no rain fell. A hot wind was blowing, and the dust was exceedingly annoying. At noon a change occurred, and the sun came out, and the weather became moat agreeable. Before that, although there was every ap pearance of rain, pleasure seekers were n :t daunted, and from an early hour in the morning a continuous stream of people was journeying towards Fleraingtqn. The streets were densely crowded, and great excitement prevailed. Vehicles of all descriptions, from the aris tocratic four -in - hand to the c >s termonger’s cart, crowded the road, which had been thoroughly watered, so a pleasant drive was assured. The railway was extensively patronised, and the ar rangements as usual were perfect, crowded trains being despatched in rapid succession without accident or hitch. The attendance on the course just before the Cup was run was immense, exceeding that of the Exhi bition year. All the resources of the new stand filled but a small gap, and the de mand for space and the crush on the lawn, stands and terrace was terrific. The hill was densely crowded, while the flat con tained the largest crowd ever seen there. The total attendance is estimated at one hundred and forty thousand. Their Ex cellencies the Governors of South Aus tralia and Tasmania were present. The course was in admirable condition, and no race was ever seen to better advantage. The Melbourne Cup (handicap) of 1,000 sovs, with a sweepstake of 20 sovs each added; second horse to receive 300 sovs, and the third 200 out of the stake. Two miles. (150 nominations.) Hon J. White’s b o Martini-Henry, by Mmket —Sylvia, 3yrs, 7st 51b ... 1 MrO. L. McDonald’s ch h First Water, by Fireworks—The Gem, aged, Sat 2 Hon. W. Pearson’s b h Commotion, by Panic—Evening Star, syrs, 10st 11b ... 3 Cunnamulla, Sst 101 b; Recovery, 7st 21b; Sweet William, 9st 51b; Pollio, 7st 121 b; Dirk Hatteraick, 7at 101 b; Sardius, Gat 111 b; Bis Bis, '6st 81b; Claptrap, 7st 31b; Stockwell, Sst 131 b; Despot, 7st; Nicholas, Sst; Aide-de-Camp, 7st 51b; Archie, Sst 31b; Kingsdale, 7st 81b; First Demon, 6st 121 b; Kohinoor, 7st; Linda, 6st 101 b; Kathleen Mavournoe i, 6st 9lb; Magnet, Sst; Lesbia, 6st 121 b; Anglesey, 7st 101 b; Calma, Sst 71b; Santa Claus, 7st 51b; Dukedom, 7st; The Gem, 9st 4lb, also ran.

The betting at the start was —Martini Henry 5 to 1, Claptrap and Despot 6 to 1, Calma and Cunnamulla ? to 1, Legrand 10 to 1, Nicholas, Dirk Hatteraick, Aide*de- Gamp, Bardina 100 to 8, Commotion and Archie 100 to 5, Btookwell and First Water 100 to 3. Twenty-nine horses faced the starter, and Mr Cuff got them off fairly well together, Archie, Djspot, Martini and Claptrap being the first to cross the tan, Commotion, Stockwell and Linda heading the next division with First Water, First Demon, Dirk Hatteraick, and Legrand following, Cunnamulla last. Entering the course proper Archie led by half a length with Claptrap and Linda a length in front of First Water, Stockwell and Martini- Henry being closely adjacent, Commo-

tion, Sweet William, Nicholas and Pollio lying next. At the distance post Archie nad increased his lead to a length, fol lowed by Claptrap, First Water, First Demon and Martini-Henry. At the car riage paddock Claptrap had drawn up to Archie, and Linda was within half a length, with Martini-Henry, Despot and First Demon in close attendance. Commotion and St ickwoll headed the next division, with Calma, Nicholas and Pollio following, Dirk Hatteraick, Legrand and S irdius in a heap. Along the river side Claptrap made the running with Archie, going very strong, attending closely upon him, Linda and Martin:-Henry being next, followed by First Demon and Despot together, ■Stockwell being half a length behind and Commotion two lengths, followed by D.rk Hatteraick, Legrand, Calma, Kingadale, Sardius, and Aide-de-Camp in close atten dance. Along the back stretch of the course, Claptrap, continued to force the pace, but there was no material change in the order of running until approaching the bridge, when Archie got in front, fol lowed by Linda, Claptrap evidently hav ng sh ot'hia bait. Passing the [abbattoirs.

Linda wrested the lead-from,. Arcbtb, and going at a rattling' pac#loon put two lengths between, ;the latter being closely followed by Martini - Henry, Aide-de- Carap, First Demon, Commotion, First Water, . Despot andjStock well, Oalma and Nicholas heading the ruck. Linda kept her position till'. passing by the sheds. still second, and coming up strong. . Cpmmotipn was running in a good position at the centre of the course, Martini-Henry being in close attendance upon him, with Nicholas and Firsts W*ter following, tlie latter evidently creeping up. There was immense excitement at this stage of the race,_ and when at the half mile pcisf Archie rushod’lo the front there was a great shout “Archie wins ” from the crowd. Linda then hold second place, and Aide-de-Catnp third, followed by Oalma, Commotion, Martini-Henry, First Water and First Demon, all well up and going strong. Archie’s pride of place,

however, was a shorMived one, for, on approaching the home turn, Commotion wrested it from him and led into the straight, with Aide de Camp and Claptrap following him side by side; Martini- Henry, First Demon, First Water, and Despot next, and Sardius coming up. Stoekwell now made an effort, but the pace war'evidently too’ etr*ong for him. At the distance Commotion led by half a length, with Aide-de-Oamp and Clap trap ; blit like a shot from a gun, Martini- Henry came out from the crowd and passed them without any apparent effort on his part, and amidst deafening cheers landed, the easiest of. winners. First Water came very fast down the straight, and beat Commotion for second place by a lehgth after a splendid race between them. Sardius, First Demon, Magnet, Aide-de-Oamp, Recovery, Archie, and Nicholas followed in the order named. The last three to run in were Koh-i-noor, Kingsdale, and Bla Bis. •Some of the others, finding they had no chance, eased up the straight. Time, 1 3min which is the fastest on re cord.

The ring have been hard hit by Martini- Henry’s winning, as he had been backed for thousands both in doubles and straight out. The public are greatly pleased at his win. Pollio or Stockwell would have suited the holders of heavy doubles. No thing is as yet known as to the winners of sweeps. First Water is an agedihorse and a well known public performer, but during the past year, although he has run on many occasions has not won anything. In 1881 he won the Australian Cup, carrying 7st 61b, in Amiri ll^sec. Commotion is five years, and during the past year is credited with; .the following wins Veteran Stakes Handicap, one mile and a half, V. R.C. Spring Meeting, November last, carrying Bj’ 61b ; at the. same meeting won the Canterbury Plate, two miles and a quarter, carrying 9st : at the V. R 0. Champion Meeting in Jan uary won the Champion. Stakes of 1,009 sovs, three miles, carrying 9st, and also won the Port Philip Stakes, two and a half miles, at the V.R.O. Autumn Meet ing in March with 9st. In 1877, the Hon Mr White (Martini- Henry’s owner) also won the double with Chester. The following table shows the winners of the Cup since 1861.

[Received Nov. 7, 130 p.m.] [special to press association.] Melbourne, To-day, Thera was a large attendance at Tatter sail’s, but the ling were depressed, they having been hit very .severely. The pub lic are jubilant. Martini-Henry has been persistently backed th ough the winter to win both the Derby and the Oup straight out, and he was also picked in heavy doubles. The colt ran grandly and proved himself to be the best three-year-old of the season. From the start of the race he held a good position, and at the home turn commenced to come through his horses. At the distance post he drew away from the ethers as if they were standing still. The Hon. Mr Whbe, the owner of Martini-Henry, wins L 35,000 by his victory,; the stable followers have also, it is said, won a large stake. Water, who finished second, showed good form, and came very fast in the straight. He was backed by his owner to win LBO,OOO, and the stable also had L 20.000 about his chance. The third horse, Commotion, in spite of his heavy weight (10st lib), performed brilliantly. He kept among the first divi sion throughout, and was only beaten for second place by half a length. He had not been backed for anythin» heavy to win or even to run into a place. Archie ran well for a mile and a-half, but his performance of yesterday showed that under the most favorable circum stances he could not have won the Derby. Claptrap ran very gamely, and had been backed for a large sum. Aide-de-Camp, Santa Claus, First Demon, Despot, Calma, Stockwell, Dirk Hatteraick, Luna and .Nicholas performed fairly well. The particulars of bets and the winners of sweeps will probably be made known to-night.

[rEDTEr’s TELEGRAMS.—COPYRIGHT.] [Received Nov. 7,12.40 p.m.] Melbourne, To-day. The attendance at the Flemington race course yesterday is officially estimated at 123,000 people. [REUTB R’S TELEGRAMS. OOPYRIGHT. ] Hurdle Race, a handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, 2 ft, with 200 added. About three miles. Mr H. R. Falkner’s b g Ringwood, syrs, by fct Albans—Deception ... 1 Mr T. Corrigan’s b m Lady Hampden, 6yrs 2 Agitation... ... ... ... ... 3 Eleven horses smarted, and it was a good race. Ringwood won by five lengths, a head only separated the second and third horses. Time—om.n 40sec.

Kensington .stakes, a sweepstakes of 10 buys each, 2 ft, with 200 addeu, for two-year-olds. Colts, Bst sib ; fillies, . Bst. 'The winner to be sold for Ti3oo. Five furlongs. No selling allowances. The Broker ... ... ••• 1 Falkirk 2 Antoinette ... ••• ••• 3 Eight started, and The Broker won by two lengths. A length separated the second and the third. Time—lmin 3£sec. Railway stakes, a sweepstakes of 3 sovs each, Ift, with 100 added. For throe year-olds; and upwards. Weight fof ■ age; Winner of any race (hot a hahdi cap) of the value of 100 sovs to carry 7ib extra; of two or more such races, 141 b extra. One mile. Mr E. De Mestre’s b q Ike, 3yrs ... 1 Mr Mo.Taoob’a b c Tabletop, 3yrs ... 2 Mr D. o. Wallace’s b c Capfi, 3yrs, by Yat tendon—Mandragora ... ... 3 T en horses started. . A good race, and Ike won by a length. 'Time—lmin 42|sec. The Darling Stakes, a sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, Ift, with 100 added ; for three-year-olds and upwards; weight

for age. One mile and a-half. The winner to be sold for L2OO. If to 1)6 sold for Ll5O, allowed 71b; if for LIOO, allowed 141 b; if for LSO, 211 b. Mr J Leek’s g g Phantom, aged (L6O) 1 Mr T. Brown’s hr h Stockdale, 6jrs... 2 Mr J. Foulstan’s ch g Spark, syrs (L 100) 3 Only four horses started, but a good race resulted in Phantom’s winning by 6 length and a-half. The | Yan Ye in Stakes, a handicap sweepstakei of 3 sovs each, 100 added; for three-year-olds ana tip wards. One mile. Mr E. DeMestre’s Olga, 3yrs .... 1 Mr T. Cbirnside’s hr f Chloris, Syfs.T. 2 Hon W. Pearson’s b g Iron Hand, 4yra 3 Eighteen horses faced the starter. Olga won easily. Time—lmin 43$see.

NEW ZEALAND METROPOLITAN MEETING.

[from odb own correspondent.] The following raees were ran after one going to press yesterday:— The Hunters’ Flat Race Handicap of 100 sovs with a sweepstakes of 3 sots each, to goto the second horse.. ; For horses that have never won 25 sera in one event on the fiat. Minimum weight lOst. Distance, 2 miles. All starting for this race had to qualifyover a hurdle to the satisfaction of the stewards.

Mr T. Sheenan’s ch m Psyche, by An teros Atalanta, 6yrs, list 71b' 1 (Owner) 1 Mr F. Glasson’s b m Mermaid, 4yrs, lOstSlb (Hobbs) , 2 Mr J. Pilbrow’s b g Barbary, aged, u.t 2ib (LyfoM) S Mr W. Davidson's brg Riccarton(latd •'t Mariner), aged, Ist ... (Owner) 0 Mr P, Stock’s hr g Commissioner (lata ‘ Dexter), aged, lOst 91b ~". (Joyce) 0 Mr W. Jackson’s oh g Bredenhiil, byre lOst ... ... ... (Orifiin)- 0 Mr a. HathorrTa ch m Shepherdess,

aged, lOst (Armstrong) |0 The seven horses entered for thirf nee got off with an excellent start, Shepher dess ran well for some distance, bnt to* wards the finish Armstrong appeared to have more than he could manage to do la holding her in, and Psyche came 'ln an easy winner in 3min 62Jseo«. Riccaeton Wkltee Handicap, of 100 soys, with a sweepstakes o|3 to go to second horse. Minimum weight, Bst. Distance, six furlongs. Mr B. Fuller’s b g Statesman, syrs,BaL (R. Derritt) 1 Mr J. H. Stephenson’s oh o Taiaroa, by Tubal Gain—Ace of Hearts, 4yrs, 9st 41b ... ... ... (Waddel) 2 Mr 6. Lawson’s ch f Marohieness Neil, 4yrs, Bst ... ... ... (Wattio) 3 Messrs Mason and Yallance’a b g Jaokj 4yrs, 9st (G. Williams) 0 Hon. W. Robinson’s oh d ; Master Agnes, 3yrs, dstSlb ... (Rudings)' -0 Mr J.H. Lunn’s br g Whitbach, aged, Bst 12lb ... ... (Lairtwioe> J f<) Mr M. H. Smith’s b f Rubins, 3yrsJ°‘ 5 Bst 10lb (Laing) 0 Mr P. Butler’s b g Trinket, 4yrs, Bst (W. Butler) 0 Mr Souness’s Water Nymph was scratched.

Master Agnes led off with Rubina second, and Statesman third. Statesman won easily in Imin 20£sec. The >-cbatch Selling Race, of 20 son. Entrance, 1 sov., to be made attho judge’s box immediately after the Wei* ter Handicap is run. Winner to be sold for 30 sovs., and any surplus to go to the fund. Catch weights, : ; r ‘pnfc mile. , - Lady Ellen ... ... .h 1 Supplejack ... ... ... ...' 2 Prospero ... ... 3 Second Day. .

Christchurch, To-day. The attendance at the Metropolitan meeting to-day ia tolsrvbly good, but th j weather is dull and threatening, with }» cold north-east wind blowing. The Selling Plate Handicap, of 50 Bova ; to be ridden by lade who have never won a race of the value of 25 sovs. Any horse except the winner may be claimed for 200 sovs. The win ner to be put up to auction immediately after the race for Ll5O ; the surplus (u any) to be divided between the second horse and the fund. One mile and s quarter. Mr McEveiy’a Trumpeter, 7st 101 b, (Smith) 1 Messrs Mason and Yallance’s Jack, 9st (Walls)'- 2

Mr Sheenan’s Psyche, 7ft 71b «♦» 3 Sunlight (fist 111 b) and Gold Dusti,(6st 81b) also ran. Gold Dust made the run ning round the back of the course, and.on entering the straight he was joined but Sunlight, who was done. ' Nekriiig home Jack went to the front, but inside the rail. Trumpeter challenged him I dqd won a capital race by a length and a half. Time, 2min 14£ sec. The Derby Stakes, a sweepstakes of 20 sovs each, with 250 sovs added; for three-year-olds. Second horse to save his stake. Colts, Bst 10lb ; Ellies, Bst

61b. One mile and a half. Hon. W. Robinson’s b o Oudeis, by Albany—No Name, ... (Rudings) I Mr G. G. Stead’s b c Sir Bedevere, by Albany—Tres-Deuco, ... (Wattle) 2 Mr H. Horsford’s hr f Helena, by BTraducer —Strenna, ... (Roden) 3 Sir Bedevere led off |to a bad start, fol lowed by Oudeis with Helena in the rear. It was easily seen from the first tha£ the race lay between Oudeis and SirßedeveML Oudeis soon got the lead, and retained It to the finish. Time—2min 41£seo. Bat ting—3 to 1 agst Sir Bedevere and 10 to 1 j Helena. The inside totalisater regis tered L 839 with L 530 on the winner, ahd the outside L 1,034 with L 592 on the win ner. Master Agnes was- scratched for this event. -

The Spring Steeplechase Handicap, vof 150 sots, with a sweepatakei of 5 ion each, to go to the second horse. About three miles. Mr J. Pilbrow's b g Clarence, aged, . 12st 111 b (Lunn). 1 Mr J. Kenyon's b g Wild Boy, aged, . lOst 101 b (Hobbs) 2 Mr A. W. Dillon’s b g Hercules, 6yn, Hat 2lbs (Lyford) 3

Betting—4 to 1 Clarence; 3to 1 Wild Boy; 2 to 1 Bateman and Hercules. Bar*, bary and Ravenawood were scratched. This was a capital race, undoubtedly the best of the meeting. Clarence led off with Bateman second, and Wild Boy third. The first time round the hones kept well together, taking all the hurdles splendidly. The second time round Her* cules ran off refusing tbe double,; the; others taking the fences together. Haring' got rid of Bateman, Clarence again got the lead and won by half a lengtn bands down. Bateman rah off at the last hurdfor Outside totalisator 1,117, with 379 on the winner ; inside 760, with 281 on the iriii ner ; dividend, L2 Bs. The Stewards' Stakes Handioap, : sweepstakes of 6 sovs each, with 260 sots added. Second horse to receive

20 sovs from the stakes ; third horse to save his stakes. Six furlongs. Mr P. Martin’s hr m Mischief* 6yrs, ' I Oat 41b (Clifford) I Mr J. H. Stephenson’s br o Hyacinth, 3yrs, 7st 101 b ... (McOonnor) 3 Messrs Mason and Vallanoo’s bllc o Turquoise, syrs, Bst 131 b (Williams) - 3 The horses got off to a straggling start, led by Siesta, Turquoise being seeond.. Coming up the straight Mischief got, lead, and won by a neck m Imm X&|«eo. Hyacinth was the favorite with the book makers ; the betting being 2 to I on tM field. The outside totalisator' ahowea L 892, with Ll 7 on the winner, L 47 4s div. The inside L 705, with L 33 ca thf winner, LlB 6s div.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1888.



Vr. Owner. Winner. Time. Mr De Mestre Archer .. 3 S. 52 Mr De Mestre .. Archer 3 47 1863 Mr Harper Banker 3 44 1864 Mr Fisher.. Lantern 3 32 Mr Marshall Toryboy 3 44 1866 Mr J. Tait.. The Barb 3 43 1867 Mr De Mestre Tim Whiffler.. 3 39 1868 Mr Tait Glencoe 3 42 1869 Mr Saqui .. Warrior 3 40 MrW. Craie . ... Nimblefoot—. 3 37 1871 Mr J. Tait.. The Pearl 3 39 Mr f. Tait.. The Quack .. 3 39 Mr VV. Johnson .. Don J uan 3 3f > Mr A. Chirnside .. Haricot 3 37 l /i 1875 Mr Sharp .. Wollomai 3 3« Mr J. Wilson .. Briseis 3 & 1 /* Hon J. White Chester 3 33’A 1878 Mr De Mestre Calamia 3 35#i Mr Rqwlinson .. Darriwell 3 3°» 1880 Mr W. Lone Grand Flaneur 3 34*4 1881 Mr M‘Donnell Zulu 3 3 2 X 2882 Mr J. E. Saville .. The Assyrian 3 40 1883 Hon. J. White .. Martini Henry * .. 3



E W WORK. Copies of Mr Boweon’s Boob “ Cheese, .Batter, and Bacon,” can be obtained a+ this.office. Price, 2s. Agricultural machine shop. Charles Ray, - i\ Waianth Road, Ashburton, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, , REAPER & BINDER EXPERT. ; . ( All kinds of Machinery REPAIRED, .Wft&dqspatch, and on reasonable terms. of all kinds; orders taken for the .latest improved Reapers and Binders, and toe best Twine. Sewing Machines re paired. 10 800



M O T I O J. A. Persson, E. CABINET-MAKER UPHOLSTERER and UNDERTAKER Beg* to inform the inhabitants of Ash burton and surrounding districts that he has REMOVED from his old premises to more commodious onesj situated in Vakantji Road, NEXT TO THE POST OFFICE, And can sell as cheap as any house in Christchurch. All the latest and newest designs of Fur niture, Bedding, etc., etc., received direct from Home every month. Furniture of all descriptions at lowest prices. Shop fitter etc. Agent for Walter Gee’s Vene tian Blinds; J. B. Mansfield, Monu mental Mason. An inspection invited. 142 S



Special Bargains. Jelling off, must be sold. Drawing-Room Suites ia splendid Y 01... ... vet, walnut side-board with marble top. Small Tables in all patterns o£ walnut, etc. Real' Leather Dining-room Suites, n mahogany, and side-boards to match Every class of Furniture. Utensils of every hind for House Furnishing. Uhstbe sold, as I want to CLEAR OFF all my large and varied Stock. John Meech, ÜBJNITUBB WAREHOUSE, Burnett street. 9 48



A N EVIL AND ITS REMEDY.—T> A the Editor, —It is ahealthy sign ofthe times local papers are beginning to deal ifi iufearless manner with bankrupts and the bankruptcy laws. The time has come when something must be done either by the legisla ture or by business men themselves to put an end to a state of affairs which is a disgrace to our boasted civilisation. We (the under signed) have been doing business in Ashbur t<?n about 3# years, and the money we have los# during'that period by bankrupts, levan ters, and blacklegs generally amounts to a great deal more than the margin usually avowed for bad debts. If the law cannot pro tect us then, we must protect ourselves, and there is only one way'to do so, viz., to abolish the credit system altogether. This system has been the curse of other countries besides New Zealand, and past experience has proved it to oe rotten to the core. Owing to recent heavy losses;/we have resolved to sell for cash only in future. The honest man who is willing to pay his 20s in the £, 4 and pay as he goes, will find this no disadvant age but a great gain, .as he will be able to obtain a first-class article much cheaper than he would under the old system. We shall exert our selves Id the. utmost as heretofore to give our customers full satisfaction, and every order will be executed in our. usual first-class style—but we shall no,longer run any unnecessary risk. Under tie cash system we are prepared to offer a special line of tweeds at the following onosuaPy. low prices : —Gentleman’s suit made to order,' £2 18s fid; ladies’ tailor made ulster, £2. All other goods in proportion, for cash only.. ■ CRAIGHEAD & CO., TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS, Tanckep Street.



Wanted. WANTED— TENDS <S for E rs of 25 pairs of Firemen’s Boots, samples of which can be seen at Captain Dolman’s, Tancred street, where tenders will be received up till 7 p.m., SATUR DAY, Nov. 10. 11 850



mO CONTRACT PLOUGHMEN. i „ _ Wanted TEAMS for Breaking Up tussock LiAND. II 845 0. H. DOWDING, Coldstream. XX7"ANTED 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. 7600



WANTED Known—That in conse quence of the rapid increase of business, John Moisow, Impermeable Bootmaker, has been compelled to get a large stock of Boots of a superior quality in the tewn 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 Lba’s Gymnasium ie 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 Lba is always at his post to give lesjons in Boxing, lesson £1 per month, or according to arrangement. 1344



Special Advertisements. STOP THAT COUGH I DON'T DELAY. —How can you stop it? Where, a the Remedy. Bonnington’s PECTORAL OXYMEL OF CARRA GEEN or IRISH MOSS (registered), can produce more evidence of real merit than any other article for the purpose. Sold everywhere. —G : Bonnxngton, Christchurch.



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



JJO ME, SWEET HOME. XMAS & NEW YEAR CARDS, WITH Photos or New Zealand Scenery And a Beautiful Assortment of Others of Latest Designs, IN TIME FOR THE HOME MAIL Leaving Ashburton on the 3rd November. Andrewes Bros., BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, &c., 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. Diinant and Coe, Ready Money DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, Etc., East Street, Ashburton, 9528



THE HEW ZEALAND GRAIN AGENCY AND MERCAN TILE COMPANY, LIMITED, Have for sale A VERY complete Threshing Plant, By Ranaome —almost equal to new, and for which terms are specially easy. Also, SEED OATS AND BARLEY RYE GRASS NEW CLOVER SEEDS WOOLPACKS, Etc., Eto. All at lowest current rates. Wm. HORNE, 12 an 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 beat qualities and newest Designs in COLONIAL, SCOTCH, BRITISH, AND CONTINENTAL TWEEDS.



The large and increased trade has en abled the Proprietary to offer their cus tomers still further advantages than hitherto, and THIS SEASON’S GOODS, upon inspection, will be found CHEAPER THAN EVER. A SINGLE GARMENT AT WHOLESALE TRICE. SHIRTS, HATS, HOSIERY, and every requisite at Wholesale Prices. Nineteen Branches now open in New Zealand. Agents for the Unrivalled WERTHEIM SEWING MACHINES. Ashburton Branch EAST STREET.



Special Advertisements. INTRODUCTION OF THE PARCEL SYSTEM. Fashion Fovse, Cashel street, Chtvstcharch. Great success has been achiever! 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 distmc customers upon the distinct understanding that any article not proving satisfactory to the pur chaser, the money in all cases to be re turned. This system is now being intro duced by E. C. Brown & Co.,



FASHION HOUSE, Christchurch. The splendid stock of General Drapery in all departments has been purchased by E. 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 geod 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 1£ good velveteen to match dress 0 5 6 3 yds silesia, for linings ... 0 1 10 2 doz new oxydised buttons, to match ... ... ... ... 0 16 1 pair warm lined fur-top spring cuff gloves ... ... ... 0 2 6 £1 9 10 Our No. 2,30 s household parcel, contains — Worth 1 pair good medium size blan kets ... ... _ ... ... 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 Empress black velveteen ... 1 7 6 3 yds good silesia for lining ... 0 2 0 S doz new style oxydised buttons 0 16 1 handsome striped winter skirt 0 9 6 1 durable silk umbrella, paragon frame 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 ydssilesia 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 G 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 C 1 nice large size good honeycomb quilt 0 14 G 1 pair good heavy white sheets 0 9 6 6 good value honeycomb towels 0 4 0 6 yds heavy Welsh flannel ... 0 8 0 £3 G G Our No. 6, family parcel for £3, contains— Usual price 12 yds super Roslyn flannel (pure wool) 0 18 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 ... ... 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 ... ... ... 076 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 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 0 £2 19 6 Our No. 8, furnishing parcel for £lO, contains — Worth 20 yds nice pattern gotfd tapestry carpet ... .. 3 6 0 1 nice pattern hearthrug, to match ... ... ... 0 16 6 1 pair handsome lace curtains ... 0 14 6 1 pair medium lace curtains ... 010 0 2 pair full size good white sheets 0 18 0 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 0 14 0 1 choice pattern wool tableoover 0 15 6 2 white Turkish bath towels ... 0 3 0 6 white or unbleached honey comb towels 0 4 6 2 white antimacassars ... ...0 2 0 2 white toilet covers ... ... 0 4 0 6 yds linen check glass cloth ... 0 6 0 1 superior white linen tablecloth 011 G £ll 15 0 Our No. 1, wedding parcel for £4, contains— Worth 1 dress (12 yds) pretty shade in cashmere ... ... ... 1 17 6 2 yds pretty shade in satin, to match ... 0 13 6 1 dress (12 yds) good costume cloth ... 1 1 0 2 yds rich colored velveteen, to match ... ... ... ... 0 7 0 6 yds good silesia ... ... 0 6 0 3 doz buttons, to match dresses 0 2 0 8 yds braid, to match dresses ... 0 0 8 1 pair two-button first choice tinted or white kid gloves ... 0 5 0 G Ladies’ linen collars ... ... 0 3 0 6 Ladies’ linen handkerchiefs ... 0 5 C 3 pairs Ladies’ nice hose 0 4 6



£5 5 8 Our No. 2, wedding parcel for £lO, contains— Avery complete trousseau. Our No. 9, Ladies’ (half-price) parcel for L 5, contains — Usual price 1 Ladies’ handsome mantle ... 217 8 1 Ladies’ beautiful real sable muff and collarette 4 10 0 1 Ladies’ quilted satin skirt ... 1 0 0 1 fashionable tweed ulster, in leading shades... ... ... 1 10 0 £9 17 6 A problem whereby Ladies may stay at home and order their drapery in perfect confidence. Just try one parcel and see what you will save. Remember—Cash returned at 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. YOU WANT GOOD AND STRONG FURNITURE, CHEAP, FURNITURE AND RED- DiNG MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. tjTYERY article Sold at Christchurch Pricks and ;.’.irantood bes. of ■uauirial and workmanship. GO TO DAVIS’S FUNERALS I CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FUHNTSHKD



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