SHIPPING.

POET OP LYTTELTON. Arrived. Yesterday Kangaroo, b. b. , from Westport. SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. Auckland, Yesterday. Agrived—Southern Cross, from Nor folk Island; Camille, from Dunedin; Or pheus, from Suva; Chieftain, ! from the Bluff. ~,'M Wellington, Yesterday,* <-! Arrived—Grafton, from the West Coast sorts; Stella, from the Northern light- Seoses. —Taiaroa, for Pioton and Nol eon; Southern Cross, for Auckland, via Napier; Tarawera, for Melbourne, via the Sooth. Dunedin, Yesterday. Arrived —John O, Smith, from Kai pars; Star of the South and Celestial, from the West Coast.

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALE 1 . Saturday, December 15. Mr T. Bullock, at the Arcade, Burnett street—Town and Rural Sections Mr Alfred Harrison, at his Rooms— Lire and Dead Stock Tuesday, December 18. Matson, Cox and Co., at the Ashburton fj#ley*rd»—Stock. Thursday, December 20. Messrs Matson, Cox and Co., at the Railway Siding—Timber, etc Messrs H. Matson and Go., at tbeir Stores—Wool MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, Etc. Monday, December 17. Athletic Sports, on the Cricket and Ath letic Sports Grounds Monday, December 24. Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers, at 7-30. Thursday, December 27. Mount Somers Annual Races and Sports. Tuesday, January 1. Winslow Annual Races and Sports. Methren Annual Races and Sports. Fbidat, January 4. Ashburton County Council —At Council Chambers, 11a.m. Friday, January 4. Longhead) Road Board, at -Road Board office, Longheadi Saturday, January 5. Wakanui Road Board, at Road Board office, Moore street, at 10.30 a m. Monday, January 7. Upper Ashburton Road Board, at Road Board Office

TRAVELLERS’ GUIDE.

Trains Leave Ashburton fob Chbist ’ church and intermediate stationsat7.lo ; a.m., 10.56 aan., and (Express) 5.37 p.m. • j Leave Ashburton fob Timaeu and South, at 6.50 a.m., 10.25 a.m. (Express), and 4.46 p.m.—the latter pro ceeding no farther than Timarn. Trains Abkive at Ashburton from Christchurch at 10 15a.m. (Express), 4.35 p.m., and 7.15 p.m. Trains Arrive at Ashburton from Tiuabu and 'South at 10.40 a.m., 5.27 p.m. (Express), and 8 p.m.

MAIL NOTICES.

— MAiU close at the Ashburton Post Office r follows: — For Christchurch and North at 6 a. no. 2,0.30 a.m., and 5 p.m., daily. For Chertsey Rakaia, &c., at 10.30 a. m. and 6 p.m. daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Eangitata, Orari, Winchester, and Geraldine, at 10 a-m. daily. For Temuka, at G a.ra. and 10 a-m., For Tima.-u and South, at 6 a.m., 10 Am., and 4-30 p.m., daily. .. For Gree. street and Ashburton Forks, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 3.30 pmi For tfounl Somers, on Tuesdays and vsturdaya, at 6 n.ra. and 4.30 p.m. . For Mayfield, oa Tuesdays and Satur days, at 6 a.m. For Ash ten, Watcrton and Longbeach, at 4.3o_p.mu daily. For Flemington, on Mondays, Wednes days; and Fridays, at 4.30 p. m. For Wakanui, Elgin, Seaview, Seafield, and Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at 6.30 a. m. ' For Newlands, on Tuesdays and Fri days at 10.30 a.m. Mail* arrive at the Ashburton Post Office— Stem Christchurch and Rakaia at 10.16 am., 4.35 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. From Chertsey, &c. at 10.15 a.m. and 4.35 P-m- daily. From Dunedin and intermediate places at 6.3'"‘ ”i.m. daily. Ibom Temuka and Timaru at 10.40 a.m. 5.30 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 10.5 a.m. and 8.15 p.m. From Mayfield, on Tuesdays and Satur days, at 10.5 a.m. -From Ashton, Waterton, and Long peach at 10 a.m. daily. From Elgin, Wakanui, Seafield, and Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sat urdays, at 4 p.m. From Newlands, on Tuesdays and Fri days, at 9.30 a. m. From Flemington on Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Saturdays, at 10 a.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas Et Prevalebit. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1883. Mr Ivess’s Defence.

We thought that the correspondence published in our issue of Saturday last 1 would not be very palatable to the member for Wakanui, and anything more lame than the excuse he offers in his organ this morning we cannot im ' agine. The charge originally brought ; against him was sufficiently and clearly ’ formulated. It was that he had circu- I lated a false report as to what had • passed during the interview of himself ■ and the member for Ashburton with ’ the Minister for Public Works, for the purpose of injuring Mr Wright in the ' eyes of his constituents. The principle I that governs Mr Ivess’s actions is to throw an unlimited quantity of mud at 1 an opponent, and if only a hundredth part of the filth distributed broadcast I sticks, there is still the chance of a | man’s character being besmirched. As I a rule his accusations are fo petty, or are expressed in such general 1 terms, that they are allowed to pass unnoticed, but the most cuu -1 ning and unscrupulous of men I will sometimes overreach themselves, and this particular instance is a case in point The report of the Mail stated that Mr Mitchelson said that he had left the arrangements for the visit in the hands of Mr Wright, and when the latter gentleman appeals to the Minister as to the correctness or otherwise of that assertion the utterance of such words is distinctly repudiated. Can anything be more explicit than this : “I do not consider Mr Ivess was justified in constructing the paragraph as he has done ” ? If this is not convicting the member for Wakanui for having drawn upon his imagination for his facts—to put it euphemistically then we confess ourselves ignorant ot the meaning of ordinary English, And now for the defence put in by the Mail. Our contemporary, finding that his reporter, Mr Ivess, is thoroughly cornered, turns round and says that the objection raised to a de liberate misstatement of fact is a “quibble,” and that the Minister has been put in an awkward position by being asked a “ catch ” question. For unblushing effrontery this bangs Banag her. Then we are told that Mr Ivess “ retains a distinct recollection ” of the conversation he professed to report, which it will be remembered Mr Mitchelson expressly denied having taken place. Here we have what might be called a conflict of testimony, and we leave it to the Wakanui constituents to decide who is telling the truth and who is—well, who is not doing anything of the kind. We have on the one side Mr Ivess’s “ distinct recollection,” and on the other Mr Mitchelson’s and Mr Wright’s emphatic denial, and what person in his senses will hesitate in de claring which scale will kick the beam? If the Mail's report was right, then the Minister of Public Works has deliberately com mitted perjury for no ostensible motive whatever, a conclusion so manifestly absurd that it must be dismissed as un tenable, On the other hand, however, when we look for a motive to deter mine Mr Ivess’s unworthy action in this affair we have not far to seek. His past doings furnish us with a key to his conduct, for he has never lost aa oppor tunity of blackening Mr Wright’s character by false assertion or ill founded inuendoes. Fortunately the name of the member for Ashburton for integrity and straightforwardness stands too high, in the estimation of every per son whose good opinion is worth having, for anything an enemy of this kind can do to injure it. All we can say is that > if anybody reading the report of the Mail alongside with the Minister’s J message to Mr Wright, repudiating its J truth, and can come to a different con- ( elusion to what we have, the standard of , intelligence in this part of the colony is < much lower than we should like to 1 think it. I

Mr E. G. Wright was elected to-day as a member of the County Council for the Ashburton Riding, Mr Brown having withdrawn his candidature. The Secretary of the Maiino Depart ment telegraphs that Government main tains stores on Campbell and Auckland Islands. The Kekeno is now down there. The Stella cannot be spared. Mr E. J. Lee, member for Salwyn, has been dangerously ill for the last week, and on Thursday he was not expected to re cover. A change for the better has now taken place, and hopes are entertained of his recovery. Regarding tho wreck of the ca ter Southern Cross off Nelson, it appears that the wind failing she was carried on the rocks by the tide, and a gale subsequently springing up dashed her to pieces. Messrs Turner and Harvey, after saving all they could, went to Poloru', where they live. The Dunedin Society of Carpenters and Joiners have resolved to request the Exe cutive Council of tho English Society in Manchester to use every means in their power to prevent any more members of the Society coming to the colony owing to the depressed state of the budding trade. The Hon Mr llolleston will probably leave Wellington for Kawhia on Friday week. He will be accompanied by the Surveyor-General, and at Kawhia he will meet Mr Percy Smith, Assistant-Surveyor of Auckland, when a survey of the land about to be sold at Kawhia will be com pleted. At Nelson on Sunday morning a three roomed unoccupied cottage belonging to Mr Harley was destroyed by tire. It had recently been used as a storeroom, and was uninsured. Harley’s watchman states that the building was locked on Saturday night, but a policeman, who discovered the fire, says the door was unlocked. The place contained some sacks of wheat and some casks.

The Secretary of St Patrick’s Branch of the New Zealand H.C.B. Society was fined LI at the Christchurch Magistrate’s Court for failing to supply the Secretary of the Parent Society with the informa tion required by the Registrar of Friendly Societies. The defence was that the branch did not wish to recognise the New Zealand H.C.B.'s, but the H.A.0.8. So ciety as head centre. Yesterday afternoon an application was lodged at the Waste Lands Office for a gold-mining lease for fifteen years of six teen and a-half acres on the east side of the dividing range, at the head waters of the Wilberforce river. The Company is to be styled the Christchurch Quartz Mining Company. It is stated that the North Creek Mining Company are to have a trial crushing of half a ton of quartz brought from the Wilberforce. The business of the R. M, Court this morning did not occupy long, the only oases being for two bre-ches of the by laws, for each of which a fine of 5s was in flicted, and a charge ot drunkenness while in charge of a horse preferred against Andrew Young. The latter pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to pay a fine of Ll and costs 7s. Mr Baddeley, R.M., was on the bench.

No effort has been spared to make the garden party to be held at the Parsonage to-morrow in aid of the St Stephen’s Sun day School building fund, a success. A large number of ladies will preside at the different stalls, lawn tennis courts have been provided, together with other amuse ments, while the youngsters will be enter tained with an exhibition of fireworks in the evening. Given favorable weather, there will no doubt be a large attendance on the grounds. Daniel Finnergan, a third-class immi grant by the Triumph, who had been at Hobson’s Hotel with Dr Meuzies, of the Triumph, has been arrested on a chargeof stealing from the doctor’s bedroom hia gold wstch and chain, pendant and purse, the total value of L9l. Dr Menzies, after announcing his loss and having the hotel searched, got all the property from Fin nergan, who said he took it for a lark. The detectives were not satisfied, and arrested Finnergan. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, have received the following cablegram dated London, December Bth : —Wool ; The sales closed on Bch inst. at the level of last sales, ex cept for long stapled merino greasy, washed end scoured, which have advanced £ I to Id per lb. Coarse crossbred, mar ket firmer. The sales comprised about 142,000 bales ; 13,000 have been held over for future disposal, 65,000 bales h ive been taken for export. Seedy and burry wools are neglected. Frozen Meat :It is believed that the shipment per Fenatanton has arrived in good order. Mutton weighing per carcase 501 b to 601 b, is worth s|d per lb; ditto from 701 b to 751 b, 6£d per lb. At the inquest yesterday at Dunedin on the lad Street, the evidence showed that young Hawkes had received from his father a bag containing the wages of the men at the mine, ot which Hawkes, sen., is manager. The accident occurred in Mr Hawkes’ hut, in which the boys were. Young Hawkes said, “ Suppose any one were to come through the window after the money,” and ho pointed the gun at the window. One of the boys named Baron told him to take care or there

might be an accident, and Hawkes then lowered the gun. As he was doing so his finger slipped, and the gun went off, killing deceased. Hawkes was accustomed to a rifle, having been drilled at school, and he was accustomed to shooting with a gun. Hawkes and and Street were cousins, A verdict of “Accidental death” was returned. The jury added a rider to the effect that parents should be careful not to allow young boys out with firearms.

tight tenders were received for float ing the Triumph and the delivery of the vessel in Auckland. The following par ticulars have transpired, though the ten ders were not opened ; —Mr Hawkeswcod offers to undertake the work for LB.OOO, conditional on that he receives 76 per cent as the work proceeds. Mr D. Gouk agrees to undertake the work for L 9 000 unconditionally. Mr Caul gives his price at LIO,OOO, making it conditional that

the agents shall deposit LIOO with his LI,OOO, and that he will forfeit his de posit should he not succeed in the under taking Mr C. Bailey's tender is L 15,000 unconditional, and Mr Fraser’s L 9,100, also said to be unconditional. At a meet ing held last evening—present, Captains Brotherton, Worsp and Clayton, Messrs L. D. Nathan (ship’s agents), and Dr Campbell (Lloyd’s agent)—it was decided not t > open the tenders, as the vessel had altered considerably, and it would not be fair to the tenderers to hold them to their offers. It was resolved—“ That Oapts. Worsp and Clayton proceed to the Tri umph to make a final survey, and to re port to Lloyd’s and the ship’s agents.” It is more than probable this survey is being made with a view to selling the vessel. Captains Worsp and Clayton left for the Triumph last night. The pilot schooner, which was in the vicinity of the Triumph about ten o’clock yester day morning, has brought fuller particu lars respecting her change in position. It appears that during the gale on Sunday night the Triumph was lifted bqdily from the position which she held with her bow on the rocks, and hpr cables which were out having parted, she drifted broadside on to Tiritiri, and when the pilot schooner left her stern was on the rocks, with the propeller out of the water, while a largo rock was right under the engine-room- The sea was making a clean breach over her deck, and the prospect of floating her appeared worse than ever.

At the inquest held yesterday before Dr Trevor and a jury on the body of Alfred Dawson, who was drowned at Longbeach on Sunday, a verdict of “ Ac cidental death ” was returned. The de ceased will be buried at Waterton to morrow with Masonic rites, and a very large attendance of the brethren of the different Lodges in Ashburton is ex pected.

The Timaru Herald reports that Mr J. Beswick, the Resident Magistrate, met with a nasty accident while driving to Temuka yesterday He was driving in a two-wheeled vehicle, accompanied by a lady, and. jutt before reaching the (Jpihl bridge the horse stumbled and fell, and the sudden arrest of the vehicle caused both occupants to he thrown out, one on each side. The lady fell heavily on her shoulder and light in front of the wheel, but she succeeded in getting out of the way before the horsa got up and started forw rd again. Mr Beswick and his com panion were a good deal shaken, but they continued their journey. The horse also suffered from its clumsiness, both its knees being cut. At the Appeal Court at Wellington yes terday morning judgment was given in the case of Fuchs v Ihe Union Steamship Company, and was asfollows: “In this case the majority of the Court are of opinion that the decision appealed from should be affirmed. As therefore the matter will go again before a jury it is not desirable upon the present occasion to analyse or discuss the evidence that was adduced at the last trial. It is sufficient to say that looking at the evidence above, apart from any ques tion of additional evidence, we should not have been disposed to interfere if the learned Judge below had thought it fit to order a new trial. The fact that additional evidence is suggested, although it maybe evidence confirmatory only of the evidence adduced at that trial, would of course tend to strengthen this conclusion. There are no doubt, well known principles by which the Court is guided in granting new trials, but the mode of application of the : e prin ciples must depend upon the special cir cumstances of each case. We can only say that after careful consideration of the evidence at the trial and of the suggested further evidence, we think we ought not to disturb the judgment of the Court below. In so deciding we do not conceive that we interfere with any of the statutory rules which govern the discretion of the Court in granting new trials. Appeal dismissed with costs, medium scale, to be taxed by the Registrar of the Supreme Court, Christchurch.’’ The effect of the decision is to grant a new trial. Mr Justice Gillies dissented from this decision.

Wells’ “Rough on Corns.” —Ask fo Wells’ “ Rough on Corns.” 7 z Ad. Quick re lief, complete, permanent cure. Corns, warts, bunions. Moses, Moss and Co., .‘-ydney, General Agents. I Holloway’s Pills. —The chiefest wonder of modern times.—This incomparable medicine increases the appetite, strengthens the stomach, cleanses the liver, corrects biliousness, prevents flatulency, purifes the system, invigorates the nerves, and re-instates sound health. The enormous demand for these Pills throughout the globe astonishes everybody, and a single trial convinces the most sceptical that no medicine equals Holloway’s Pills in its ability to remove all complaints incidental to the human race They are a blessing to the afflicted, and a boon to all that labour under internal or external disease. The purification of the blood, removal of all restraint from the secretive organs, and gentle aperitive action are the prolific sources of the extensive curative range of Holloway’s Pills. Advt.]

COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION.

At noon to-day Messrs E. G, Wright Lnd James Brown were nominated to fill the seat in the County Gouncd recently vacated by Mr H. T. Winter, Mr Brown was present and said that when he determined to contest the seat he had no idea that Mr Wright was likely to he a candidate. He considered his op ponent by far the most suitable man, and it was with genuine satisfaction that he noticed his reply to the influential requi sition which had been presented. It now only remained for him (Mr Brown) to congratulate the requisitionists upon having induced Mr Wright to seek elec tion, and to hand his own retirement from the contest to the Returning Officer.

The Returning Officer having received Mr Brown’s resignation, he decla r ed Mr E. G. Wright duly elected for the Ash burton riding in the County Council. It was intimated that Mr Wright was prevented from being present by illness in his family.

ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The ordinary meeting of this Council was held last evening. Present—tlis Worship the Mayor, Crs Andrew Orr, Leggett, Sealy, Bird, Nelson, Harrison, and St Hill. mayor’s statement. His Worship the Mayor reported that the debit balance at the Bank was LI ,070 18s 4d, and the amount received since last meeting was L7l 7s. APPLICATION. Messrs Ward and Sons applied for leave to burn garden rubbish on a section in 0 x street, which belonged to Mr Kings ley. The application was granted on the usual conditions. APOLOGY. Cr Bird apologised for the absence of Or John Orr from the present meeting. NUISANCES The Inspector of Nuisances’ report having been read was considered and adopted. ELECTION OF MAYOR. The Town Clerk reported che election of Mr Donald Williamson as Mayor of Ashburton for the ensuing year. SURVEYORS’ REPORT. The Surveyors’ report was real and adopted. QUESTIONS. Or Nelson asked whether anything had been done regarding the opening of the Moore street crossing. As the grain sea son was fast approaching, something ought to be done in the matter. The Mayor stated that the matter could be disposed of at once. Cr Bird drew the attention of the Council to the fact of a number of fences which were placed across certain roads. Cr St Hill asked when Mr March in tended to shift the fence at the Old Men’s Home ?

Cr Sealy asked that steps be taken dur ing the visit of the Public Works Minis ter, to bring the matter of the Railway Reserves leases before him. The Mayor stated that he did not know the exact date when the Minister would visit Ashburton, as he had noticed he (the Minister) intended to meet a deputation in Christchurch on Friday next. THE OLD men’s HOME JJOAD. The Mayor reported ha.ing visited the spot where the road and fence at the OM Men’s Home which was referred to by Mr Lt. Hill, with Mr March and the Com missioner of Lands. Ha thought the result would be a re survey of the laud in the neighborhood. He thought that the Council should oppose the re-survey, as it affected the interests of the ratepayers. In any case the Council should be con sulted with first. He would not like to see the river frontage taken away from the Borough. He would move this Council has reason to believe that it is intended to apply fora re-survey of the block on which the Old Men’s Home stands, with the view of having part of a thoroughfare or roadway on the bank of the river added to the ground of the Home. That this Council, on behalf of the burgesses and i,habitants of the town, most emphatically protest against

any sucli action, which would ba a serious encroachment on the privileges of the people; and that Mr Wright, the member for the district, be requested to forward this resolution to the Minister of Lands, and take whatever action he may deem necessary to protect the rights of the pub lic in this matter.” Cr St Hill seconded the motion. He hoped that the road known as the termin ation of Tancred street would not be in terfered with, as the river frontage be longed to the inhabitants of Ashburton. Or Harrison said the Council should oppose the re-survey, as it was clear that the Land Board only wanted to close the road altogether. The resolution was carried. HOLIDAYS. It was resolved that the usual three days’ holidays be granted the Clerk and officers of the Council. BOROUGH SCHOOL TREAT. Cr St Hill asked the Council to make a grant of L 5 towards the school treat, as hitherto. A considerable discussion ensued. Ors Harrison, Bird, Leggett and Nelson op posed the resolution, as it was expending the ratepayers’ money without duo cause. Cr Bird proposed, Cr Harrison seconded —“ That the grant be not made.” The motion on being put was de clared carried, Crs Bird, Harrison, Leg gett and Nelson dissenting. railway reserves’ leases.

Cr Scaly proposed that a deputation bo appointed to wait upon the Minister of Public Works in reference to the re serves in East street. He thought the matter ought to be settled at once, as a certain amount of unfairness had been occasioned by causing some to move off the reserves and others allowed to remain. Or Nelson seconded the resolution. Or St Hill thought that it would be going too far to have the coal merchants’ yards all removed, but the buildings cer tainly should be. He thought that if they were obliged to remove, the con sumer would have to pay for the extra cartage of the coal, efc. The Mayor thought that none of the lessees would complain if all were treated alike and swept off the east side. They could take up sites in West street or on private sections. Sidings could ba made from the railway to the private sections, and so the cost of carriage would not be increased. Or Sealy thought that as the Council had taken the matter up so strongly, the whole of the coal and timber businesses should be removed from both Bast and West streets. He thought they would cause Just as much nuisance in West street in a few years as they did now in East street, Cr Leggett agreed with Or Sealy. Or Andrew Orr thought that some re presentations should be made to the Minister of Public Works in reference to the handing over of these reserves to the Council. In any case East street should be cleared first. After some further discussion in com mittee, the resolution was carried. ACCOUNTS.

The usual fortnightly accounts were then-passed for payment, and the Council adjourned.

EUROPEAN ITEMS.

London, Nov. 27. Mr Murray Smith has entered a formal protest against the adoption of the Bill which is now before the French Legisla ture, for the deportation of criminals to the South Pacific The news of the success of El Mahdi and his proximity with his followers to Khartoum, has caused a panic in Egypt. Mutinous feelings also pervade the Egyp tian forces, and Turkish officers have re fused to proceed to the Soudan with the troops which have been ordered thither. A 'Trading Company, consisting of thirty adventurers, hss been organised, and pro pose sailing to New Guinea under the command of Mr Kinnerly, a member of the Executive Council, Tasmania. Oa the matter being broughr under the notice of Earl Derby, his Lordship refused to sanction the expedition. the course which the company propose, to adopt in the face of this refusal has not yet trans pired. Sir Dillon Bell is compiling a statement setting forth the views of Iba colonies in relation to the deportation of French cri minals to the islands of the South Pacifi j. This work has been undertaken at the special request of Lord Derby. An advertisement was published in yes terday’s papers inviting tenders for a loan of LIOO.OOO for the Timaru Harbor Cor poration. London, Deo. 4. The objections raised by ihe Australian colonies to the Bill now before the French Legislature for the deportation of French criminals to the islands in the South Pacific has again been brought promi nently under the notice of the British Go vernment. Earl Granville has notified that he would repeat the protest recently made by the English Government against the provisions of the Bill.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Melbourne, Dec. 5. Morgan has been committed for trial for the murder of the little girl named Margaret Nolan at Panmure, near War nambool. The Stony Rises estate, near Oolac, has been purchased by a Frenchman, for the purpose of planting a vineyard. He in tends to import a number of French pea sants to cultivate it. Mi LI. Loughrey, Assistant City Sur veyor, has resigned his position, owing to his being appointed City Surveyor for Wellington. | A charge has been brought against a letter carrier named Attenborough for being a promoter of a local sweep swindle. The Caledonia arrived from Marseilles yesterday morning. Among her passen gers was Mr Garnet Walsh, special corres pondent of the Argus in Madagascar. On Saturday a young lady named Bella Q ieerin was admitted as Lady Bachelor of Arts in the Melbourne University. The Nelson loft yesterday with the Go vernor on board for Adelaide. Mr Francis has so far recovered that Dr Fitzgerald yesterday recommended his re moval to the seaside at the end of the week.

The five Imperial officers by the Rome ate Colonel Desney, Commandant of the Forces generally ; Major Brownrigg, Brigade Major of Military Forces ; Major Walker, Staff Officer of Infantry; Captain (nn, Battery Commander. They assumed command on Saturday. Most of the officers are accompanied by their wives and families. Sydney, Dec 5. Earl Rosebery has arrived f _ orn Queens land. He comes to Melbourne about the 12th, and goes to New Zealand about the 20th, returning in time to go to England per Parramatta. Baron Hubner has sailed for Batavia. Henry Saltan, keeper of a hairdresser’s shop, was fined LSO for getting up a sweep. It is stated that Saltan made L‘soo per annum by sweeps. The body of Henry James Myle, who was engaged in the Survey department, has been found shot through the head. Nothing is known as to the cause of the suicide. The libel action Field v. Windeyer, in which defendant is the well-known Judge, while the plaintiff formerly resided at Wellington, resulted in a verdict for de fendant. Eos art, Dec. 5. | The steamer Tasman, belonging to the I Tamia>.ian Steam Nevigation Company, I

bound from Sydney to Hobart struck on Hippolyta Rook, about thirty miles fiom Cape Pihar, on the south-east coast of Tasmania. The vessel struck in fine weather, about a quarter to six, and in less than twenty minutes sank. Whan the vessel struck the chief officer was in charge. The passengers and crew be haved with the greatest order and calm ness. Boats were quickly lowered, and the crew and passengers hurriedly em barked, Just in time to pull away, when the vessel sank. They were lauded at Fortescue Bay, when Mr and Mrs Hornsby, who occupy a cottage near the shore, showed them every kindness. The passengers were taken to Hobart by the Coumia. The vessel was valued at L 14,600. The mails were all lost.

THE ANNEXATION CONFERENCE.

[REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. —COPYRIGHT.] Melbourne, Yesterday. The intercolonial Convention, which concluded its sittings at Sydney on Saturday last, is regarded here as a great success. A grand banquet is to be given to-night, at the Houses of Par liament, to the delegates of the various colonies, who are now in Melbourne, with Mr Service, Premier, as host. The various resolutions proposed by Mr Whitaker and others, and agreed to by the Convention, have been transmitted to the Imperial Secretary of State for the Colonies by telegraph. [Received Deo. 11, 12,30 pm J Sydney, To-day. Lord Rosebery was present last night at a dinner given by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, and replying to the toast of his health spoke highly of the importance which must be at tached to the Intercolonial Convention as marking a distinctive epoch in the history of the Australasian Colonies. In its resolutions regarding the convict question, the Convention, Lord Rose bery remarked, spoke with a power which could not be claimed by the colonies individually. The Convention spoke to the whole world as a mouth piece of a united nation, with a deter mination to take part in future events, and had determined to control the pre sent as regards its individual self. .

CORRESPONDENCE.

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

THE VOTE BY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL.

To the Editor. Sir, —The election of our worthy Coun cillor.! is over. We have heard a great deal about the squandering of the raie piyers’ money—a'l about Alford road, Hospital road, North Balt, etc., disputes, corrections in figures. We have had this ad nauseam; and, Sir, nearly the same ground was gone over again by the Mayor when on the hustings. Money could not be spent, money would not be put out of the people's pocket, and yet last evening onr city fathers vote by the casting vote of the Mayor L 5 towards the treat for the State School children. What right have they to do this 1 The State School with its large attendance, with its Committee, with its large staff, cannot raise the wind to the extent of L 8 or LIO. The children go to the school free, they get a free train for the treat—yet with all this their parents won’t give one boh, not even a threepenny bit, to help to feed them on that day. And if they did there would be no outrageous squandering of the people’s money in that direction. I’d like to ask, Sir, the supporter* of this motion if by any possibility the Catholic School authorities were to request half, or even LI, for a similar purpose, would. Sir, Messrs Urr, St, Hill and Sealy vote for it, and would the Mayer give his casting vote for the motion. ■' I trow not, though on the principle that the ratepayers’ money is being spent for the benefit of their children, as Cr Orr, the seconder of the motion, is reported to have said, I fail t o see why the children of the Catholic ratepayers are not entitled to a similar grant. On the same principle, I would suggest that the Council vole a sum sufficient to supply each of the girls with a new dress, and a new pair of pants for each of the boys, this would likewise be for the benefit of the ratepayers’ chil dren, and also revive trade a little these dull times. Happy boys and girls ! Happy ratepayers ! 1 eongratulata you. Eriokna. Ashburton, lith Dec., 1883.

SPORTING.

AMBERLEY RACES. The following entries and acceptances have been received fqr these races : Handicap Hurdle Rice. —Clansman, Riccarton, Cheats", The Masher, Kata* kata. Amberlet Cup.—Gold Coast, Helens, Spec. Maiden Plate. —Maid of Erin, Helena, The Masher, Mor, Maid of Honour, Zella. Northern Handicap. Gold Coast, Spec, North Star, Dig by Grand. Ladies’ Purse. —Maid of Erin, Spec, The Masher, Helena, Maid of Honour.

MARLBOROUGH CUP.

The following are the nominations for the Marlborough Cup— Hero, Manfrey, Fairyland, Louis d’Or, Administrator, Ruby King, Hercules, Comet, Miss Juan, Te Whiti, Refrigerator, Sir George, Art ful Joe, Wheel of Fortune, Albion.

C.J.C. MIDSUMMER MEETING.

The following acceptances were made last night : Middle Park Plate— Dime, Marion, Water Color, Lady Evelyn, Liverpool, Watersprite colt. Midsummer Handicap —Cheviot, Sat 81b; Lady Emma, Bst 61b; Murat, 7st 121 b; July, 7st 51b ; Taiaroa, 7at 41b ; Sir Bedi vere, gst 13lb ; Master Agnes, 6at Sib ; The Jilt, 6st 41b.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

[e EUTKU's TKLEG RAMS —COPYRIGHT.] The Soudan Disaster. Gaiko, Dec. 9. Further intelligence to hand from Souakim shows that the recent destruc tion of the Egyptian troops by the Arabs is a more serious disaster than was at first anticipated. It now ap pears that 700 .Egyptian troops hare been killed, and that these comprised the elite of the force sent to occupy Souakim and to operate against the Soudan rebels. Great dismay prevails here at the continuous success with which the partizans of El Mahdi Meet in their conflicts with the troops des patched against them. The Crqwn Prince. Madrid, Dqc, 9, The principal object of the German Crown Prince in returning to Rerli& via Rome is to pay a visit to King ; f Hum bert, and not, as previously stated, to the Pope. Prince Frederick William will however, visit the Pontiff before leaving Rome for the North.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1888.



Reward Books, Presents, Prizes, Toys, Dolls, &c. H. M. JONES, East street. 11 877 A- W. MAURICE, Tailor, Etc. Gentlemen’s Own Material MADE UP. Perfect fit and newest style guaranteed. CLEANING and MENDING, etc , : MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. —The cheapest Tailor in the town. 12 1007 <r> U ® O 0*53 ■fiJH 0 > *0 to ® 3 So a « 5 J 3 4-3 •a Ts.e CO 3 sso 6s •u S 'S 9 O. 2? P J; B O 6 p 3 60 C 5 £ o 0.1? M ® “ Sjc.g e •= i-t a BS H S a a H « §H oT I d|°J 1 ‘2 s 2 3 S I



Wanted WANTED— For three months, good GRASS for 2,000 sheep. Apply Matson, Cox & Co. 12 1037 WANTED— A young PERSON for the workroom. Hayes and Co. 12 1044 WANTED Known—That Hayes and Co. have about 196 pairs of Ladies’ Cashmere Boots, splendid value, at 3s 6d. ‘ANTED Known—For Sale, two COTTA* iES on East Belt. Cheap, easy terms. Apply W. C. Davis, or Ward and Sons. 12 1012 'W WANTED Situations for Nurses, Housemaid and Housekeeper (town or country). Apply, Mis Hodge’s Registry Office, Tancred street, opposite Arcade. 12 1050 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— A MASTER and MIS TRESS for the Springburn School; a married man preferred. Wife as mis- | tress. Number on roll, 56; salary, as per j scale. None but a temperate man need apply. Duties to commence on January 1, 1884. Applies*.ions, with references, will bo received by the undersigned up to the 18th December,|lßß3. —T. E. Mcßae, Chsirman of Committee. 12 1017 WANTED Known—That in conse quence of the rapid increase of business, John 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, 1 Horizontal Bar, Trapeze, etc. Temper ance Drinks, Cigars, etc. Tickets— monthly 2s 6d, for use of Horizontal Bar, Trapeze, Single-sticks, Dumb-bells, Indian Clubs, etc. Dan Lea is always at his post to give lesions in Boxing, lesson £1 per mop*h, or according io arrangement. 1344 Special Advertisements. fpHE GUARDIAN is on every *- table in Ashburton. Tea STOP THAT COUGH! DON’T DELAY.—How can you stop it? Where, s the Remedy. Bennington’s PECTORAL OXYMEL OP CARRA GEEN or IRISH MOSS (registers 1), can produce more evidence of real merit than any other article for the purpose. Sold everywhere. G Bonninoton, Christchurch. A MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL. Bazaar AND Fancy Fair ANDREWES BROS., East Street South, COMMENCING WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER sth. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR GIFTS in great variety. INTENDING PURCHASERS OF CLOTHING FOR THE SPRING AND SUMMER SEASON Should visit the NEW ZEALAND JOlotbing Factory's BRANCH, Where they can select from the LARGEST VARIETY OF FASHION ABLE GARMENTS, Manufactured from sound and reliable New Zealand Tweeds. The well-known reputation enjoyed by -i. the Firm of Selling a GENUINE ARTICLE AT WHOLESALE PRICE Has resulted in an increase of Business during the past season, and they can now boast of having Twenty - One Retail Branches in New Zealand, thus enabling them to increase the Factory produce, economising both material and labor, and ensuring to their patrons a fu.tb.-r benefit in the shape of a still Lower Rate of Wholesale Prices. SHIRTS, UNDERCLOTHING, HATS & CAPS, PORTMANTEAUS, And every requisite at Wholesale Price. Ashburton Branch : - EAST STREET, F YOU WANT GOOD AND STRONG FURNITURE, GO m TO DAVIS'S CHEAP, FURNITURE AND BED DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. EVERY article Sold at Christchurch Prices and guaranteed bes. of “naierial and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED



Special Advertisements. INTRODUCTION OF THE PARCEL SYSTEM. Fashion I7*>vse, Cashel street, Chvjstchurch. 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 ta be re turned. This system is now being intro duced by E. 0. Brown & Co., FASHION HOUSE, Christchurch. The splendid stock of General Drapery in all departments has been purchased by E, C. Brown and Co., from the Trustees in the Estate of the late firm of Craig and Smyth, at a very large discount off cost for cash. Thus articles sold under cost price leave a good margin of profit for the vendor, while giving unsurpassed value to the purchaser. In all parcels we stake our reputation on the values, and, as suggested above, re turn the money in all cases where the article is not satisfactory. Our No. 1,20 a Dress Parcel, contains— Worth £ s. d. 1 dress piece (12 yds) any shade, French costume cloth ... 0 18 6 1J yond velveteen to match dress 0 5 6 3 yds silesia, for linings ... 0 1 10 2 doa new oxydised buttons, to match ... ••• 0 16 1 pair warm lined fur-top spring cuff gloves ... ... ... 0 2 6 £1 9 10 Our No. 2,30 a household parcel, contains — _ Worth 1 pair good medium size blan kets 10 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 I mpress black velveteen ... 1 7 6 3 yds good silesia for lining ... 0 2 0 2 doz new style oxydised buttons 0 16 1 handsome striped winter skirt 0 9 6 1 durable silk umbrella, paragon frame 0 8 0 1 choice Bilk 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 6 1 pair lisle lined fur-top spring cuff gloves ... ... ... 0 2 0 £2 19 6 Our No. 5, household parcel for £2 10s, contains— Worth 1 pair large size good witney blankets ... ... ... 1 10 6 1 nice large size good honeycomb quilt 0 14 6 1 pair good heavy while sheets 0 9 6 6 good value honeycomb towels 0 4 0 6 yds heavy Welsh flannel ... 0 8 0 £3 6 6 Our No. 6, family parcel for £3, contains— Usual price 12 yds super Roslyn flannel (pure wool) ... ... ... _ ... 018 0 24 yds splendid white calico, heavy make ... ... ... 013 0 24 yds good strong brown or grey wincey 0 14 0 6 yds tartan plaid 0 6 6 6 yds good brown holland ... 0 4 6 12 yds hemp carpet, dark stripe 0 7 0 6 pair Girls’ or Women’s warm winter hose ... 0 7 6 4 large unbleached Turkish towels ... 0 4 0 £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 6 6



£2 19 6 Our No. 8, furnishing parcel for £lO, contains — Worth 20 yds nice pattern godd 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 C 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 tabiecover 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 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 silosia ... ... 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 G £5 5 8 Our No. 2, wedding parcel for £lO, contains— Avery complete trousseau.



Our No. 9, Ladies’ (half-price) parcel for L 5, contains — Usual price I Ladies’ handsome mantle ... 217 8 1 Ladies’ beautiful real sable muif 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 once 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., Fashion House, Christchurch. 1332



Special Advertisement. : * mmim Steiift Milner & Thompson Ashburton, H. M. JONES, Agent. PIPE ORGANS.—Especially suitable for 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.—By Smith and Co., Mason and Hamlin, Wood and Co., Easby and Co., New England Company and Clough and Warner—from Ll2 12s. PIANOS. Brinsmead and Sons, Broad Collard and Collard, Erard, Pleyel and others. Dresden Model, and German and French manufacturs, with test improvements. DEFERRED PAYMENTS Wholesale anb Retail.



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