SHIPPING.

JPORT OF LYTTELTON. Arrived. Yesterday. Eotorua, a.s., from Port Chalmers and Akaroa. Alert, schooner, from Wellington, Tar aw era, s.s., from Auckland and way ports. Reward, schooner, from Waitapu. Sailed. Yesterday. 5 Annie Wilson, Schooner, forKaipara. Rotorua, s.s., for Manukau, via, way ports. Tasawera, s.s., for Melbourne via Southern ports. Wakatu, s.s., for Timaru.

SHIPPING TELEGRAMS.

Auckland, Yesterday. Arrived —Wairarapa, from Sydney. Sailed —Taiaroa, for Southern ports last evening, Wellington, Yesterday. _ Arrived —Hinemoa, from Onehunga via the way porta ; JStella, from Auckland ; ■ Croydon Lass, schooner, from Lyttelton. Dunedin, Yesterday. Sailed —Omapere, for Auckland. Bluff, Yesterday. Arrived—Waihora, from Melbourne, via Hobart.

COMMERCIAL.

Ashburton Guardian Office, Wednesday afternoon. The New Zealand Loin and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited (per Mr E. G. Staveley, auctioneer), report on Ashburton live stock sale on ißth September as follows : —Sheep ; A large number of stores yarded, ■but not many fat sheep. Ewes in lamb and couples found the greatest proportion ; but business was not brisk and numerous lots were passed in. Fat merino wethers made from ios to I2s 6d ; crossbreds, 13s 9d to 17s 6d ; crossbred hoggetts, 8s 4d; 2-tooth wethers, 13s. Cattle; In'this department also a large entry was found; stores predominating. Busi ness was dull and buyers shewed little inclina tion to meet sellers’ views as regards values. Fat bullocks sold to L 7 7s " .1; cows and heifers, I 4 15s to L 7 ios ; sprmgers, L 4 ss, L 6 Ss, L 7 2s 6d and L 8 xos ; young heifers, L 3 is; 18 months’ cattle, mixed sexes, 51s; store steers in forward condition, L 5.

TRAVELLERS’ GUIDE.

Trains Leave Ashburton fob Christ church and intermediate stations at 7.10 a.m., 10.55 a.m., and (Express) 5.37 ,p.m. Trains Leave Ashburton for Timaru ■ ■ and South, at 6.50 a.m., 10.25 a.m. (Express), and 4.45 p. m. —the latter pro ceeding no farther than Timara. Trains Arrive at Ashburton from Christchurch at 10 15a.m. (Express), 4.35 p.m., and 7.15 p.m. Trains Arrive at Ashburton from Timaru and South at 10,40 a.m., 5.27 p'm. (Express), and 8 u.m.

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES Saturday, September 22. Mr Thos. Bullock, at the Arcade, Burnett Street-r-Building Allotments. Mr Thos. Bullock, at the Arcade, Barnett Street —Clydesdale Stallion. Tuesday, September 25. Matson, Cox and Co., at the Ashburton Yards—Stock.

MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS. &o Tuesday, September 18. Presbyterian Church—Annual Tea Meet ing, in the Tovrn Hall, at 5.30 p.m. Thursday, September 20. Town Hall —Ashburton Poultry, Pigeon and Canary Society Concert, at 7.30 'p m. Waterton Library Oddfellows’ Anni versary Com; t, ll and Tl.dl. Friday, September 21. Springburn School— Oddfellows’ Anni versary Dinner and Ball. Monday, October 1. Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers, at 7 o’clock. Wednesday, October 3. Ashburton County Council —at Council Chambers; 11 a.m. Saturday, October 6, Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association—Horse Parade. Wednesday, November 14. Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association—Annual Show.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1883.

The Industrial Exhibition Executive Committee have resolved to recommend that tenders bo called for the erection of an exhibition building. More than half the available space has been applied for. An elderly man named Alexander, a baker of Christchurch, committed suicide by taking spirits of salts yesterday.

About twenty applications for small farm sections on deferred payment, were made yesterday at the Land Board Office, Christchurch. The farms are mostly at Annat, near Sheffield. There was a very good attendance at the uld Men’s Home last evening, to wit ness a conjuring entertainment given in aid of the piano fund of the institution. The various tricks were vry deftly per formed, and caused great amusement. The intervals were filled up with some ex cellent music by Mr Baddeley, jun., and a couple of recitations. Great attention had been paid to the arrangement of the stage, which looked very pretty, several Chinese lanterns lending to the effect, but some colored fire burnt at the com mencement of the entertainment affected the atmosphere to such an extent that some of the inmates were well nigh as phyxiated. A collection was made at the conclusion towards the purchased of the piano for the Home. The Presbyterian tea_ meeting, held in the Town Hall last evening, was in every sense of the word a success. The attend ance was large, the refreshments provided excellent, and both the speeches delivered and the musical selections were heartily enjoyed. The Rev. A. M. Beattie took the chair. The following ladies presided at the various tea tables :—Meadames Baxter, A. Orr, McKenzie, Lamb, D. Williamson, O’Caliaghan, Johnson, Mullens, and McOoll, and Misses Green, Houston (2), Gavin, Smith, Jamieson (2), and McDonald. The bachelor 1’ table was under the charge of Miss Brown, and the Misses Archer. Among the speakers who addressed the meeting were the Revs. Scott, Standage, Gordon (of Temuka) and McLennan. Mr Scott’s subject was “Tea meetings and Tolerance,” and Mr Stand age’s “ • haracter. ” A humorous recita tion by the Rev. McLennan was well received, and Mr Gordon’s racy address on Revivals and how to promote them took immensely with the audience, his remarks being greeted with laughter and applause at frequent intervals. Several chornses were excellently rendered by the choir, under the direction of Mr Savage, and the programme was diversified by the introduction of solos and recitations. Miss Kidd acted as accompanist. There was a sale of ladies’ wo k held during the evening under the direction of Mrs Kidd and Mrs Robertson. At the conclusion a vote of thanks was accorded, on the motion of Mr Hogg, to theladiesforpresiding.andsimiiar compliments were accorded to the choir and the speakers, at the instance of Messrs McLennan and A. Orr. The tea meeting was certainly one of the most successful ever held in this town, and all present evidently enjoyed themselves heartily.

The Committee of the Ashburton Racin' Club met last evening at the Club’s room. Present—Messrs Stitt (in the chair), Pooks, Carter, ■ Purnell, Thomas, Bozenberg, M. Friedlander, Denshire, W. launders, Drs Ross and Leahy. The Secretary reported that the caretaker appointed at last meeting had resigned, and after re-consideration of the other applications Mr S. A. Lay was ap pointed to the vacant office. It was deter mined to purchase a horse and necessary implements to keep the training course in oruer, and the Secretary was instructed to caution owners against infringing by laws framed by the Improvement Com mittee. Mr Thomas called attention to a letter which had appeared in the Ash burton Guardian shined “ An Owner,” which he characterised as a foolish, un sportsmanlike effusion. Dr Ross had also noticed the letter, which he thought re quired no reply, but as a matter of in terest to the Committee he assured them that the training course even in its pre sent half-formed condition was superior to the accommodation in Christchurch. iVhen the work now being pushed on was complete, it would be equal to anything in the colony. Mr Friedlander having spoken to the same effect, the matter was allowed to drop. The Secretary was directed to communicate with the Railway Department with a view to the introduc tion of a siding to the grand stand now in course of erection.

The professional scull race, postponed from August the 19tb, took place at Fall River, Massachusetts, on August 20th. A start was not made till nearly 6 p.m. Hanlan took the load and turned the buoy, followed closely by Rosa and Hoa raer; the others not far off. An excursion steamer from Providence ran among the boats, and the swell from her paddle wheels swamped Hanlan, Elliott, and Hostner. Darkness coming on rapidly, it was almost impossible to distinguish the contestants. At the finish Lee upset after crossing the line. At the close dozen oarsmen surrounded the judge’s boat, several of them claiming first posi tion. This was given to Teenier, who made two and a half miles in 18min 26 sec; Horne was second, 18min 30sec; Ross, 18min 35seo. Hanlan said he was beaten, but “ did not feel badly about it. Did not cut his boat; was not struck on head. He was glad of one thing ; there was no money bet on ihese re marks were reflections on his old antagon ist Courtenay. The other oarsmen claim that Hanlan was really outrowed. The great oarsman subsequently acknowledged this, and said his experience in regattas had always been fatal. He was satisfied he could beat any of his antagonists single handed. Ross thinks Teemer is the com ing sculler of America.

The Rangiora Licensing Committee, in obedience to a mandamus of the Supreme Court, sat yesterday to hear the applica tion for a renewal of the license of the Royal Hotel, Woodend. After taking evidence for and against, the application was adjourned till Tuesday next. A petition is being prepared by Mr J. A. Tole, M.H.R., for transmission to Samoa, for signature by the Samoans, the prayer of which is that the islands be annexed to New Zealand.

King Kalakua, of Hawaii, will visit the Australian colonies next June. His Go vernment has sent a protest against the Polynesian annexation scheme to all the European Governments as well as to America. It lays stress on the results that have been achieved through the islands being guaranteed in their political independence by England, France, and America, and claims for kindred people of Polynesia a similar opportunity. Mr Wm. Redmond, M. P., and Mr J. W. Walsh, left Auckland yeiterday by the Taiaroa en route to 'the West Coast, where they will deliver their first lecture on the Land League as conducted in Ireland.

If the performance in aid of the Poultiy Association to be given in the Town Hall to-morrow evening at all fulfils its pro mise, it will be thoroughly enjoyed by those who patronise it. The programme includes the names of our best local amateurs, and especially we are glad to see that Mr Branson is to sing, as his absence for so long has been a distinct loss. Some sleight of hand feats will be performed, and the evening will conclude with a farce, so that there can be no grumbling at the quantity of entertain meat to be provided, while the names of those taking part are sufficient guarantee of its quality. Among the horses to travel this district during the ensuing season, not the least noticeable is Kingfisher, who is to come down from the Wairarapa to this part of >.he colony. Kingfisher’s record both as a racer and a prize-taker at agricultural shows is a first-class one. one of his latest

achievements being the obt lining of prin cipal honors at the Masterton show, beat ing Premier and other well-known entires. Mr Cookson will have charge of Kingfisher during his stay in this d.strict. Action is at last to be taken by the Auckland footballers in reference 10 the disputed result of the Wellington match. A meeting of the Association is to be held to-day to consider the subject, and to de cide upon the steps to be taken. It is intended if possible to force the Welling ton Rugby Unian to refer the dispute to the Otago and Canterbury Unions for settlement.

The immigrants by the Doric are spoken favorably of as healthy and respectable. There are no complaints by the immi grants as to the treatment on board. The single young women are of good stamp, and over half their number were engaged yesterday at wages from 8s to 10s a week, cooks 15s. Others are holding out for situations as parlor or housemaids, but the demand is only for general servants. Warned by the discreditable scenes in connection with the Westmeath girls, the immigration authorities have taken special care and supervision of the single women, and a married police constable will he posted day and night at the Immigration Depot till the girls have got places. New Zealand frozen meat, purchased in Lon don, was issued to the passengers of the Doric throughout the voyage, and there is some still on board in excellent condi tion. The cargo is being discharged day and night, the electric light being used at night.

A reporter of the Dunedin Star was assaulted last night ; it is understood in connection with a paragraph recently inserted about a horsewhipping case. Law proceedings will probably eventuate. The Master of the Ashburton Home de sires to acknowledge with thanks the re ceipt of some plants and a small parcel of seeds from Mr Smith, gardener, East Belt. Mr Harris would also gratefully acknow ledge any donations of books or other reading matter for the use of the inmates, as the small library at the Home has been re id over and over again by most of the inmates, and a little change of reading wnuld be an inestimable boon to them. s 'i he other day we published a telegram f rom Masterton t© the effect that the Volunteers in that town had resigned in a body on account of the action of Major Bunny towards them on the occassion of the" Governor’s visit. From the subjoined extract from the Wairarapa Star it would appear that the amateur soldiers in that district may be said to rival the ragged regiment which Falstaff refused to march through Coventry with, and that the gallant Major had some reason to act as he did. Our contemporary says : —Of course they were not responsible for the different moulds in which Nature had cast them; but when, added to the fact that their shoulders rose and fell like pyramids, it is considered that some of them wore beards like Druids, and their coats were of all the shades of the rain bow, and when they were exercised they seemed to bo at sixes and sevens, it will be seen that Major Bunny was not with out some slight excuse if he exercised the Englishman’s traditional privilege. The Cadets, dressed in their blue and red facings and Glengarries, turned out over forty strong, and made a capital impression by their erect, martial bearing, and the way in which they went

through their evolutions, under the com mand of Captain Grundy and Lieut. A. Thompson. Sergeant-Major Bezar said he was proud of them. Major Bunny con fessed there was not such another lot of boys in the Wairarapa, and as praises fell thick on the juveniles, the seniors became the recipients of invidious comparisons. Rough weather supervened when the Major, to the evident astonishment of Captain Donald and sub-Lieut. Wil liams, dismissed the squad, with some withering references to their want of uni forms and miserable turn-out. Lieut. Williams remonstrated, and the men looked daggers, but the petit Major was not to be moved. “Go !” he exclaimed theatrically. “ Stand not upon the order of your going, but go at once. ” Never were Masterton’s defenders in such fight-

ing trim as at that moment, when, with teeth clenched and hair on end, they de scended the steps leading to the horse manure. They could have fought the Russians out of pure spite, and emulated the deeds of the Light Brigad j , but un fortunately there was no enemy in sight to be revenged upon save the aforesaid petit Major and the tramps in the stables, all of which they vowed beneath con tempt.

MOUNT HUTT ROAD BOARD.

The usual monthly meeting of this Board was held on Friday last. Present —Messrs J. Jackson (chairman), VV. Mor gan, R. Patton, G. Coward, and VV. McMillan. The minutes of the last meet ing wore read and confirmed. overseer’s report. The Overseer’s repo.’t was read, and it was resolved that he get all the minor works mentioned therein done by day labor. DAMAGED ROADS. A letter was received from the Ashbur ton County Council, advising the Board that their JElngineer was instructed to ex amine the roads in and near Methven damaged by the storm-water during ihe late floods, and to report to the Council on the matter. —Resolved —That as the Engineer has not reported as promised, a Committee consisting of the Chairman, Messrs Patton and McMillanbeappointed to examine the old creek near Old

Methven, and to have the same cleared out if necessary to prevent any further flooding of the roads, and to examine the roads in and near Methven damaged by storm-water during the late floods, to make an estimate of the damage done, and to apply to the Ashburton County Council for payment of the amount.

DIVERSION OF ROADS. 1 Mr M. J. Brown waited upon the Board and submitted plans for the diversion of roads on sections Nos. 15532 and 7244. — The consideration of the same was ad journed until next Board meeting to enable Mr Brown to furnish particulars. MISCELLANEOUS. Mr A Orr applied to have Barker’s road formed and shingled from present forma tion to the road leading to Mount Hutt. Resolved—That tenders be called for the work, to be sent in by next regular monthly meeting. A letter was received from Mr J. Grigg re gravel pit neat the townshif of Meth ven.

Letters were read from Mr W. Gerard, Snowdon, declining the terms offered by the Board for repairing Red Cliffs track ; from Messrs Harper and Co., stating that the streets in Messrs McKerrow and Mann’s Township at Methven were not dedicated to the Crown ; from the Hos pital and Charitable Board, fcrwarding report of receipts and expenditure for the last year. PETITIONS. A petition was received from Mr D. C .meron (Clones) and others asking the Board to form the Boundary track from Mr Ullyett’s property to I yndhurst road. —lt was resolved to inform the petitioners that as soon as provision is made for carrying the storm-water off that portion of the district the prayer of their petition will be acceded to.

Messrs Gann and Marr applied to have a road opened through section No. 22020 from their property to the WestGoast road. Resolved—That the Chairman ascer tain what arrangements he can make with the proprietor for purchasing the neces sary land. board’s accounts. On the motion of Mr Me Vlillan it was lesolved that a Committee be appointed to examine the accounts of the Board and place to the credit of the different Wards the amounts due to them respectively. TENDERS.

The following tenders were accepted for the works as advertised, viz, Mr S. Boyle, forming and shingling streets in Methven ; Mr G. Jackson, shingling por tion of West Coast road ; Mr P. Quin, forming portion of Morland’s road near Mitcham. ACCOUNTS. After transacting a great amount of routine business and passing accounts to the amount of L 166 17s 19d, the Board adjourned.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Melbourne, Sept. 13. A disastrous fire occurred in a wooden house at South Yarra, occupied by Wm. Nash. A squatter and five children were burnt to death in half an hour. The whole place was reduced to ashes. A domestic servant, named Mary O’Meara, has mysteriously disappeared. She ran out of the house in her night dress, and has not since been heard of. The colonial distillers are raising strong objections to Mr Mirams’ proposal em bodied in the draft tariff report. A new building for the English and Scottish Bank is about to be erected in Collins street at a cost of L 50,000. It is said that the office of Inspector of Charities is to be offered to Captain Ma> deville, who will shortly be relieved of his naval position. The report of the Education Commis sion for 1882 shows a decrease in the attendance of children of over eight thou sand as compared with the previous year. Various reasons are assigned, including excessive sickness and a greater with drawal of Roman Catholic children to then, own schools.

The end of November is the time fixed for holding the Federal Convention. Re presentatives from the whole of the colonies will meet in Sydney to discuss the questions bearing directly on federa tion and the annexation of New Guinea and other Pacific isles. The number of delegates is not yet fixed. Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland are favor able to sending four each, whilst New Zealand, Tasmania, and South Australia are disposed to limit the number to two. Fiji has been invited to join the Conven tion, and Western Australia will send one delegate. Mr A. M. Garland, President of the National Woolgrovvers’ Association in the United >tates, is now on a visit to New South Wales, with the view of establish ing more intimate business relations in the colony for the society he represents. A curious case is reported. A man named Ernest Wood was found in a help less state at the corner of Campbell street, He states he was kicked by a man un known in the stomach, and knocked down, and a liquid was poured into his mouth and eyes, depriving him of his senses. His body shows marks of violence,

and he has not yet fully recovered speech. A boiler explosion took place at Moon’s saw mills on Monday morning. Two men were killed, and the boiler was carried fifty yards. Sydney, Sept. 13. The Minister of Works, with a view of giving an impetus to colonial industries, has decided to call for tenders in the colony for 1,500 or 1,600 tons of castings required in the construction of iron rail way bridges. A largo and influential deputation of

the mercantile community, accompanied by several members of Parliament, urged upon the Government the imrease of wharfage accommodation and to extend the railway into the city. The scheme submitted|was too vast, and the proposed outlay so enormous that the Premier said it required very careful considera tion.

A large meeting in the Town Hall last night, presided over by the Mayor of Sydney, passed resolutions in favor of amendments in the law of libel, and it was resolved that a memorial be pre sented to the i overnmont and Parlia ment.

Rain has fallen in several of the country districts.

News has been received that the French war steamer Bruat has recovered the remains of the wreck of the Le Pe-

rouse expedition. The Bruat brought to Noumea three cannons and three anchors. A public demonstration took place at the reception of the relics, which will be seat to Fiance.

The master of the brig Fawn, from Timaru, reports being a witness of a curious atmospheric phenomenon on the 30th ult. The weather was thick and dirty, when a bright light burst forth and illuminated the sky for some seconds. After disappearing the sky became red, and continued so for ten minutes. The Australian Steam Navigation Co.’s Ranelagh struck on a rock in the River Fitzroy, and knocked a hole in her fore hold. The water ignited a quantity of lime, but the fire was extinguished. Tha vessel has since been beached. Adelaide, Sept. 13. At a public meeting in connection with the labor question, it was resolved to ask the Treasurer to increase the duties on goods that can be manufactured in the colony, and to reduce them on good? that cannot.

The Directors of the Adelaide Tramway Company report that over two million and a half of people travelled on their lines during the past year. t-ir \Villiam|Robinson, speaking in Ade laide, referred to the annexation question, and said if the Home Government did not

immediately approve the aotioD.fr.of the colonies, the latter*. ottyjht lijefiSlahliii brage. The Government must consider the interests of the empire as a whole. Referring to federati n, he said he was a w-irra advocate of the movement, but con sidered they should not try for too much. He would not advocate the complete fed eration of the colonies, similar to Canada. It was not necessary for ths good of the colonies that their individuality should be destroyed. He wanted to see the colonies unite in joint action, enabling them to speak with authority when making known their feelings upon such questions as federation

Brisbane, Sept. 14. The schooner Lavinia, which left Mackay on June 21st, reached Apia on August 24th. Here she landed some islanders, and the next day Capt. Smith sent a boat ashore, and was attacked by the natives. The second mate, a seaman, and the Government agent were terribly mutilate 1. Two whites and two islanders were also killed. The remainder saved themselves by swimming half a mile to the vessel.

The latest returns from eight electo rates increase the majority of the Opposi tion. It is now believed that Mr Griffiths will have a good working majority.

EUROPEAN ITEMS.

London, Sept. 4. The latest intelligence from Anam is that 15,000 Chinese troops, who were re cently reported as having crossed the frontier, are now advancing onKaiphone, one of the French garrisons in Anam.

During the gale which prevailed along the south coast of England on Sunday and Monday, the iron ship Lady Jocelyn, trading between London and New Zea land, suffered considerable damage. She has put into Spithead for repairs. The National Political Journal , pub lished in Paris, expresses a hope that the French war vessels Bruat and the D’Es trdes, which sailed from Noumea recently for New Hebrides, will prevent Australia from annexing those islands. An investigation has been made into the poisoning of a number of laborers who were working in a field near New Rosa, County Wexford. It now appears pro bable that the poisoning was the result of an accident.

The Marquis of Hartington has ex pressed his opinion that France has not satisfactory explained the action of Admiral Pierre in detaining; the captain and officers of the English war vessel Dryad at Taraatape. He thinks that far ther and fuller explanation should be in sisted upon. The severe weather which has recently prevailed in England has destroyed one third of the hop crops. London, Sept. 9. The Government of Russia has dictated a series of reforms to be introduced into Rouniinia.

General Hicks, the leader of the forces who have for some time past been engaged in a campaign against El the false prophet of Soudan, is now advancing hia troops, with the view of recapturing El Obeid, capital town of Kordovan, Central Africa.

The Anti-European feeling which re cently manifested itself amongst the Chinese residents at Canton is rapidly spreading to other towns in China. At Hong Kong the Chinese have as sumed a menacing attitude towards the Europeans, and the situation is so alarm ing that a complete panic prevails in that town. Englishmen at Hong Kong are loud in their expression of indignation at the absence of a Brit sh squadron, as they consider the presence of war vessels is essential to their protection. The Times this morning, in referring to the action of Prance in relation to the New Hebrides, appeals to the French Go vernment to avoid a repetition of the out rages perpetrated by Admiral Pierre at Tamatave.

Edward Hanlon, of Toronto, champion sculler of the world, is impatiently await ing a reply to his challenge to Elias Lay cock, of Sydney, offering to row him for L 2.000 on the Thames. The pretensions of Laycock to compete with Hanlon are generally ridiculed in England.

SPORTING.

OAMARU SPRING MEETING. The following handicaps were declared last night:— Spring Handicap— Tasman, 9st 21b; Turquoise, Bst 121 b; Emir Bey, Sat 61b; Theuge, Bst 61b; Sou’-wester, 7st 131 b; Taiaroa, 7st 13lb; Adamant, 7st 131 b; Jack, 7st9lb; Trumpeter, 7st 91b; Digby Grand, 7st 81b; Hyacinth, 7st 51b; Water Nymph, 7st 31b; Violin, 6st 121 b; Moka rakara, 6st 71b; Eugenie, 7st 21b; Barna by, 6st; Roseneath, sst 101 b. Grand Stand Handicap —Tasman, 9st 4lb; Turquoise, 9st; Emir Bey, Bst 91b Theuge, Bst 91b; Sou-’westor, Bst 21b; Taiaroa, Bst 21b; Jack, 7st 111 b; Trum peter, 7st 111 b; Digby Grand, 7st 101 b; Johnny Faulkner, 7st 101 b; Hyacinth, 7st 71 ; Water Nymph, 7st 51b; Miss King filly, 7st slb ; Violin, 7st; Mokarakara, 6st 81b; Eugenie, 6st 3'b; Molly Bawn, 6st; Redcliffe, 6st; Roseneath, sst 121 b; Pros pero, sst 61b. Hurdle —Wild Boy, list ; Melbourne, 10st 121 b; Hercules, 10st91b; Rocket, 10st 71b; Milo, 10st 41b; Sunlight, 10st; Lady Perdita, 10it;lVVaverley, Oat 101 b; Rattler, 9st 101 b ; Canary, Oat 51b ; Kareareara, 9st; Magician, Bst 101 b. Trot —Cock Robin, scra'ch ; Wanaka, scratch ; Disappointment, 20sec; Darkey, 20sec; Tiger, 25sec; Li tie Wonder, 25sec; Colleen Bawn, 30sec; Bella, 35sec ; Post boy, 40sec.

Th 3 Petersburger Herald , a German paper published in the Russian capital, is responsible for this story :—“ A peasant in a village of Southern Russia wes accused of theft. The accused kept out of the way but sent au advocate to plead his cause before the local judicial magnate. The lawyer employed all his eloquence to con vince the Judge that his client was inno cent ; but his clever appeal had no effect upon the magistrate, who knew the ac cused, and had probably condemned him before he heard the details of the case. He gave the sentence —five-and-twenty blows with a rod. The village Solomon was informed that the criminal could not be found. ‘ Never mind,’ he ob-erved, ‘ Justice must have its course. As the criminal is not in our hands, we decree that his advocate shall receive the flogging. The man who has the face to defend such a rascal deserves to be punished.’ The lawyer in vain protested against the ille gality, absurdity, and utter injustice of the monstrous sentence. The loss of his time and his fees, he contended, would be quite sufficient punishment. But the stiff old Russian Solomon was inexorable, ani the lawyer was actually seized, bound, and received the twenty-five strokes, as the representative of the absent criminal. Such a story seems incredible, but a journal publisod in the capital would scarcely dare to invent it, and, as far as we know, it has not yet been contra dicted.”

THE LOSS OF THE ST LEONARDS

[rEDTEK’S TELEGRAMS. —COPYRIGHI'.] London, Sept 17. The ill-fated ship St. Leonard*, which foundered in the Channel, off Dartmouth, was only one day out, having sailed on the 15th inat. The vessel with,which she came into collision was the Cormorant. It is feared that the latter is severely in jured, but nothing is definitely known re garding the extent of her injuries.

London, Sept. 18, The St Leonards sank within a very short time after the collision with the Cormorant. The immigrants were not able to save anything.

A NEW RAILWAY ENTERPRISE.

[bt telegraph.] Auckland, To-d»y. Letters received at Tauranga from Mr 6. Vesey Stewart state that the Tauranga- Rotorua Railway Company has been suc cessfully floated in London, and there is no doubt of the project being accom plished. Letters from Mr Boddeil also state that the construction of the railway is a certainty, and that the s.S. Northum berland, 2,000 tons, leaves direct for Tauranga this month, and will be followed by a sailing, vessel of 600 tons, bring ing navvies, immigrants, and material for the railway. Tatjeanoa, To-day. Intelligence has just been received here from Mr G. Vessy Stewart that he has ar ranged for the sale of the railway contract to a Syndicate in London. The construc tion of the railway to the .Lakes is there fore certain. The 8.8. Northumberland, 2,000 tons, has been laid on for Auckland direct with s ttlera for Tauranga, sailing on September 25, and immediately after a sailing vessel of 600 tons, now loading, will leave direct for Tauranga with rail way plant and navvies and their families.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

("rBCTEr’s TRI/EORI.MB—COPTKI&DXVj Monetary and Commercial.' 3 London, Sept. 17. Consols are unchanged at ioi- and New Zealand securities are as follows: —Five per cent 10-40 Loan, 103, t ex dtv; Five per cent. 1889 Loan, Four and a-half per cent 1879-1904 Loan, stock, 101. The|market rate of. dis count has fallen to per cent, and Bank rate is The grain market continues dull, with a downward .ten dency. Adelaide wheat, ex store, re mains at 475; New Zealand dp'-has fallen is 6d per quarter, and Js nqw quoted at 41s to 455. Adelaide flour, 335. The tallow market is unchanged. Australian best beef, 40s ; best mutton, . J ■ /~/=

Wool Sales. , Fi At the wool sales to-day 11,700 bales were offered. The market Con tinues firm. r , r Cetewayo Called to Account. Oapbtolth, Sept 17. A telegram to hand from- Pieter maritzburg states that in consequence of the attitude of Cetewayo towards the British residents in Zululand,and his expressed determination to continue fighting, Sir H. E. Bulwer, Governor of Natal, has called upon him to sur render himself to the British authori ties, otherwise a force of British, trqops will be despatched to arrest hint

[Received Fept. 19,1 p.m.] Carey’s Murderer. - London, Sept. 18. O’Donnell was brought up to-day at the Bow Street Police Court, charged with the murder of Carey at Port Eliza beth in July last. Some preliminary evidence was taken and the case re manded. The Price of Meat-' ’ : * The mutton by the steamerJCuzco from Sydney is realising 3d pier pound. \ small quantity of the beef by the same vessel is selling at per pound. : The Croatian Revolt. Vienna, Sept. 18. Tne latest reports from the Southern Provinces show that the agitation in Croatia is lessening and a quieter feel ing prevails. ; • General Booth Imprisoned. Bebne, Sept. 18. General Booth, of the Salvation Army, has been arrested and im prisoned at Neufchatel, for having con tinued religious demonstrations against the orders of the authorities. A Denial. Capetown, Sept 18. The report to hand yesterday that an ultimatum was being sent to Cete wayo, calling upon him to surrender is.-, now proved to be devoid of foiinda-: tion.

AUSTRALIAN.

[REUTER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT,] Shipping. Melbourne, Yesterday. Sailed, this afternoon—The Union steamship Ringarooma, for the Bluff. The Informers. Among the passengers by the Messa geries Maritimes steamship Saghalien, now in this port and homeward bound for Marseilles, are the Irish informers, Hanlon and Kavanagh. The men are travelling under assumed names, but their identity has been |completcly established, and they will not be per-r,. mitted to land,

Scratched. The following horses have been scratched for the Melbourne Cup Caractacus, Thomtop, and Mounte bank. . The Charge of Heresy. ■ , The Presbytery met to-day for the purpose of taking into consideration a charge of heresy against the Rev Chas. Strong. After hearing some formal evidence the Presbytery adjourned until Thursday next. Obituary. Mr Robert Macgregor, M.L.A. for Emerald Hill is dead.

The Markets. The Melbourne Manager, of the Na tional Mortgage and Agency Company of New Zealand; limited, reports of the local grain market as follows :—Ship ping wheat, 4s rod to 4s 1 id; market quiet. New Zealand oats are in fair demand, at 2s nd to 3s 2d for feeding, and 3s 2d to 3s 3d for milling sorts; New Zealand oats, under bond, 2s 2d to 2S 4d.

A Divorce Case fcTDNET, Yesterday. The divorce case, Howitz v. Howitz and Solomon was concluded here day. The jury returned a verdict for petitioner (husband) with damages. Ls,goo against the co respondent, \ Arrived. _ A , Adelaide, Yesterday. Arrived, this evening—The Messa geries Mantimes steamship Sydney,, from Marseilles.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1883.



Relief from cough in five MINUTES. Bonnikgton’s Peo rORAL OXYMEL OP CaBKAGEEN OB iBISH Moss (Registered).—The most certain and speedy remedy for disorders of the Chest and Lungs. May be obtained at most of the Storekeepers and Chemists throughout the Province. Sold everywhere.— Geokgb Bonnington, Christchurch. gPEOIAL MOT ICE. Householders who have not given Shag Point Coal a trill are respectfully invited to do so, as it will be found to be by far the CLEANEST SAFEST and MOST PLEASANT Fuel in the Market.



Sold by all the local Coal Merchants. Special rates for quantities of four tons and upwards. f For prices apply, P.O. BOX 213, DUNEDIN. 7 149 THE NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory HAVE spared no effort to place before the public a MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF NEW. WINTER MANUFACTURES Comprising all the latest styles in MEN’S & BOY’S CLOTHING Manufactured from the best qualities and newest Designs in COLONIAL, SCOTCH, BRITISH, AND CONTINENTAL TWEEDS.



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



Wanted WANTED— To BUY 25 Ashburton Sale yards Company SHARES. Apply to Matson, Cox and Co. 8 380 WANTED KNOWN —Two Ladies would find a comfortable resi dence, with use of piano.—Mrs G. H. Thompson. Tancred street, near Arcade. ± \ 1443 WT ANTED TENDERS for BREAK- Vt ING UP 400 Acres of tuss>ck LAND. For particulars, apply to Mr Albert Roberts, Ashburton. Tenders to be sent in not later than the 24th Sept. 9 564 EDWARD G. WRIGHT. XT'/" ANTED KNOWN—That Robert Elston, Burnett street, Ashbur ton, having procured the newest appara tus, is prepared to Sweep Chimneys at very low rates. Any orders left at the Town Hall will receive prompt attention. Terms cash. 760 c



WANTED' Known—That in conse quence of the rapid increase of business. John Moi-,on, Impermeable Bootmaker, has been compelled to get a large stock of Boots of a superior quality in the town in order to meets the demands of his customers, and those who may pur chase from him will find no deception as to price or quality. As J. iVT. 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



ANTED KNOWN—That Mr Dan Lba’s Gymnasium is the only place for real amusement ; admittance free. Every kind of amusement to be ob tained on the premises calculated to please the general public—American Bowls, Skittles, Shooting, Boxing, Fencing, Horizontal Bar, Trapeze, etc. Temper ance Drinks, Cigars, etc. Tickets— monthly 2s 6d, for use of Horizontal Bar, Trapeze, Single-sticks, Dumb-bells, Indian Clubs, etc. Dan Lea is always at his post to give lesions in Boxing, lesson t £1 per month, or according to arrangement. 1344



Special Advertisements. A NDREWES BROS. Are now selling everything at a GREAT SACRIFICE, For Cash. 77



QREAT CLEARING SALE. FOR ONE MONTH ONLY, . Commencing Saturday, August 18th. STATIONER!, FANCY GOODS, TOYS, Etc. A GREAT REDUCTION IN THE PRICES OF ALL OUR GOODS. An Inspection Solicited. Andrewes Bros., BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, Ac., East street South Ashburton. nls



J> EMOV AL. REMOVAL. Having taken the Premises known as Montgomery’s Corner, I am prepared to let my Business Premises on the Waka nui road (with or without dwelling). SHOP, with Fixtures, 18ft 6in x 28ft, with Show Room same size. Dwelling consists of 5 rooms, with scullery, etc. 8 37 Apply, H. M. JONES.



V g •=sl o w m P* tel Dimant and Coe, ARE Now Showing their first parcels of SUMMER GOODS, Comprising, Trimmed and Uuntrimmed Hats, Laces, Prints, Plain and Fancy Sateens, Galeteas, Dress tuft's, Mens’ and Boys Clothing, Shirts Also, A splendid assortment of Mens’, Ladies’, and Childrens’ Boots and Shoes. All goods marked in plain figures, and offered at prices to compete with any house in Christchurch or Dunedin. VICTORIA HOUSE, Lower end East street, DIMANT AND COE, Ready Money Drapers, Clothiers, etc. 9528



SEAFIELD, ON EASY TERMS OF PAYMENT BEINO RURAL SECTION No. 25234, Containing 300 ACRES 300 Lately in the occupation of Mr H. Beckett The land is of good qu;.l: f ", and well watered by one of the County water races. Also, A VERY COMPLETE Threshing Plant, By Ransome—almost equal to new.



Apply, THE NEW ZEALAND GRAIN AGENCY AND MERCAN TILE COMPANY, LIMITED. Wm. HORNE, 12 au Agent, Special Bargains. (JELLING OFF, MUST BE SOLD. Drawing-room Suites in splendid Vel vet, walnut side-board with marble top Small Tables in all patterns of walnut, etc Real Leather Dining-room Suites, in mahogany, and side-boards to match Everyclass of Furniture. Utensilaof every kind for House Furnishing.



Must be sold, as I want to CLEAR OFF all my large and varied Stock. Joim Meech, FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, Burnett street. 9 484



Special Advertisements. INTRODUCTION OF THE PARCEL SYSTEM. Fashion House, Cashel street, Christchurch. Great success has been achieved in the Old Country by the introduction of the “Numbered Parcel System,” for the supply ard purchase of useful household drapery, thousands of parcels being for warded to the order of distant customers upon the distinct understanding that any article not proving satisfactory to the pur chaser, the money in all cases to be re turned. This system is now being intro duced by _ _ E. 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 good margin of profit for the vendor, while giving unsurpassed value to the purchaser. In all parcels we stake our reputation on the values, and, as suggested above, re turn the money in all cases where the article is not satisfactory. Our No. 1,20 s Dress Parcel, contains— Worth \ £ s. d. 1 dress piece (12 yds) any shade, French costume cloth ... 0 18 good velveteen to match dress 0 5 3 yds silesia, for linings ... 0 I 2 doz new oxydised buttons, to match ... ... ••• 0 1 pair warm lined fur-top spring cuff gloves 0 1 6 2 6



£1 9 10 OuriNo. 2,30 a household parcel, contains — 1 pair good medium size blan kets ... ... _ 1 good honeycomb quilt 8 yds good wincey 1 pair good strong corsets, any size Worth 10 0 0 12 6 0 5 0 0 5 0 £2 2 6 Our 14 o. 3, dress parcel for £2, contains — Worth 1 dress piece (10 yds) celebrated Empress black velveteen ... 1 7 6 3 yds good silesia for lining ... 0 2 0 2 doz new style oxydised buttons 0 16 1 handsome striped winter skirt 0 9 6 1 durable silk umbrella, paragon frame ... 0 ® ® 1 choice silk chenille scarf ... 0 3 11 £2 12 5 Our No. 4, Ladies’ parcel for £2, contains— Worth 1 dress piece (12 yds) French check costume cloth ... ... 1 1 0 3 yds silesia lining for same ... 0 2 0 2 doz choice buttons, to match dress ... ... ••• ... 0 1 6 1 good warm 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 ... ... ... ••• 014 6 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 6 6 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 ... ... ... 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 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 ... ... ... ... 014 6 2 pairs Ladies’ black hose ... 0 3 0 1 pair L idies’ two-button choice black kid gloves ... ... 0 4 6 doz Ladies’ cambric handker chiefs, in fancy box 0 5 6 £2 19 6 Our No. 8, furnishing parcel for £lO, contains— Worth 20 yds nice pattern good tapestry carpet ... 3 6 0 1 nice pattern hearthrug, to match ... ... ... ... 0 16 6 1 pair handsome lace curtains ... 0 14 6 1 pair medium lace curtains ... 010 0 2 pair full size good white sheets 0 18 6 1 pair full size good witney blan kets 1 10 0 1 pair medium good witney blan kets ... ... ... ... 1 0 0 1 full size white honeycomb or toilet quilt 0 14 0 1 choice pattern wool tabiecover 0 15 6 2 white Turkish bath towels ... 0 3 0 6 white or unbleached honey-



i 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 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 I 1 0 2 yds rich colored velveteen, to match 0 7 0 6 yds good silesia ... ... 0 6 0 3 doz buttons, to match dresses 0 2 0 8 yds braid, to match dresses ... 0 0 8 1 pair two-button first choice tinted or white kid gloves ... 0 5 0 6 Ladies’ linen collars ... ... 0 3 0 6 Ladies’ linen handkerchiefs ... 0 5 G 3 pairs Ladies’nice hose... ... 0 4 6



£5 5 8 Our No. 2, wedding parcel for £lO, contains— A very complete trousseau. Our No. 9, Ladies’ (half-price) parcel for L 5, contains— Usual price 1 Ladies’ handsome mantle ... 2 17 G 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 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 C. BROWN & CO., Fashion House, Christchurch. 135



Special Advertisements. J-F YOU WANT GOOD AND STRONG FURNITURE, GO TO DAVIS’S OHEAP FURNITURE AND RED DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON.



E 71 VERY article Sold at Christchurch Prices and rj.nranteed bea. of material and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED



Flies and Sues. —Beetles, insects, roaches, ants, bed-bugs, rats, mice, gophers, iack-rab bits, cleared out by “ Rough on Rats.’’ 7#d. Moses, Mo Jo and Co., Sydney, General Agents,