SHIPPING.

PORT OP Sailed- Ykstkhday. Wairarapa, as , fcr Wellington. Hauroto, for. Dunedin aBiPPD>O.TEA.EGR A MP-

' Auckland, Yesterday. Antced-T-American warship Iroquome, hom Hobart. Balled—W&ihora, for the South. Du>kdiw, Yesterday. Arrived —Hawes, from the North. Sailed Rotomahans, for Melbourne via the Bluff. __

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES. Tuesday, Dkcumkeb. 30. Messrs Matson, Cox and o>., at the Tinwald S&leyarda—Stock

MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, Exo. Mobd.vt, December 29 i Ashburton Summer Racing Club —Annua Meeting

Thursday, January 1 Winslow Racing Club—Annual Meeting Saturday, Jasulry 3. #fakanui Road Board, at Road Board office, Moore street, at 10.30 a.ro. Friday, Jamjary 9 Ashburton County Council—At Council Chambers, 11 a. m.

MAIL NOTICES.

Hula dose at the Ashburton Post Office follows: — For Christchurch and North at 6 a. id. 10.30a.m., and 5 p.m. .daily. Jqj Ohertsey Rakaia, &c., at 10.30 a.m. **For Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, and Geraldine, at 10 a.m. daily. For Temttka, at 6 a.m. and 10 a.m., for Timasni and South, at 6 a.m., 10 *,m., and 4.30 p.m., daily. For Greenstreet and Ashburton Forks, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10.45 For Wakanui, Elgin, Seaview, Seafield, , and Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at 6.30 a.m. ' For ilpunt Somers, on Tuesdays and , aturdays, at 6 a.m. and 430 p.m. For Mayfield, on Tuesdays and Satur days, at 6 a.m. For Ash tea, Waterton and Longbeach, at 430 p.m- daily. For Fleming ton, on Mondays, Wednes laya, and Fridays, at 4 30 p. m. For Newlands, on Tuesdays and Fri days at 10.30 a.m.

UTailn arrive at the Ashburton Post Office — Prom Christchurch and Rakaia at 10.16 a.m., 4.35 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. From Chertaey, &c. at 10.15 a.m. and i. 35 p.m. daily. .. x , From Duned.n ani intermediate places daiy. From Temuka and Timaru at 10.40 a. in. w. 30 p.ih., and 8 p.m. daily. From Greer street and Ashburton Forks, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10 am. 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 h.m. From Ashton, Waterton, and Long beach at 10 a.m. daily. . . From Rowlands, on Tueadaysjand Fri days, at 2.30 p.m. From Flemington on Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Saturdays, at 10 a. m. From Elgin, Wakanui, Seafiold, and Kyle bn Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sat urdays, at 4 p.m.

MARRIAGE.

Williams— Dayman —On December 24, at the Wesleyan Church, Willowby, by the Rev O. H, Standago, Edward Williams of Ashburton, to Fanny, second daughter of Mr Thomas Hay man, farmer, Willowby.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1884.

The anniversary tea meeting of the Willowby Sunday School was held in the District School last evening. Despite the threatening weather a large number of visitors attended the gathering and par took of the really excellent tea provided by the ladies of the locality. Imme diately after the tea the annual meeting was held in the Wesleyan Church, the Rev C. H. Standage presiding. The offi cial reports having been read by Messrs Low (superintendent) and S Chapman (treasurer), addresses wore given by the Rev Mr Blake and Messrs Harding and Buchanan. The proceedings were en livened by music furnished by the choir,

under the leadership of Mr Wheeler, Mr Wheeler, junior, presiding at the har monium. The usual votes of thanks having been passed, the Chairman pro nounced the Benediction, and the meet ing closed. The annual concert and ball in con nection with the Rakaia sports was held at the Town Hall, Rakaia, last evening. Thera was a largo attendance at the con cert, and the local amateurs acquitted themselves in a very creditable manner, but the feature of the evening was the performance of the now well known and popular Roselle Brothers. These clever acrob.its went through their different feats with great precision and grace, and wore at intervals loudly applauded. The ball was also largely attended, and proved a marked succecs. The Alford Forest Sports were held on Wednesday. The horse races resulted as follows :—Hurdle race Tommy, 1 ; Eclipse. 2; four started. A.ford Forest Cup—Wild Rose, 1; Flora, 2 ; Maid of Athena, 3 ; four started. Handicap Maiden—Wild Rose, .1 r Tommy, 2; Maid of Athens, 3; four started. Trot ting Handicap—Gipsy, 1 ; four started. A number of athletic events were also contested. The Mount Somers sports were com menced yesterday, but owing to the heavy rain the athletics were postponed until New Year’o day. The following ware the results of the horse races : Maiden Plate Maid of Athens, 1 ; To . my, 2 ; three started Mount Somers Cup—Wild Rose, 1; Maid of Athens, 2 ; Wild Boy, 3 ; four started. Trotting Race —Nellie, 1. Mr George Jameson was the only can didate nominated to-day for* the vacancy in the Borough Council, and an adver tisement appears in this issue declaring that«gentlem»n duly elected. The N Z. Referee in to-day’s issue sug gests that the Methven people should try the experiment of a race meeting at some other period of the year, 0 The train arrangements for New Teat’s Day are advertised in this issue. In lieu 1 of the 10.55 a.m. train' from Ashburton to Christchurch a train will leave here at 9.42 a.m., reaching Christchurch at 12.15 p.m. A special train will leave Ashbur ton for Winslow, in connection with the Winslow races and sports, at 10.45 am., arriving there at 11 5 a.m., returning at 6.15 p m , and arriving at Ashburton at 6.35 p m. We are gratified to learn from ‘he Secre tary, Mr Charles Reid, that yesterday’s sports will add about L2O to the funds of the Caledonian Society. No intimation has yet been made to to

the House of Commons of a contem plated demand for an allowanoe- to eldest son of the Prince of Wa'es, although it seems probable that when the demand is made the sum asked for will be L 15.000 per annum. It is expected that the grant will bo stoutly opposed. —Home Neics.

Rev Jasper Srnythe, of Pleasant Point, will conduct the services at St Stephen’s Church to-morrow. A select ball will be held in the Odd fellows' Hall on Monday evening nett. The Chairman of the Rangitata Road Board advertises that the tender of Mr W. J. Silcock has been accepted for metalling and other work. Owing to the numerous race meetings to be held elsewhere on New Year’s Day, the Committee of the Winslow races have been unable to secure the services of any of the total’sator proprietors, but Mo ses Hobbs and Goodwin have kindly placed a small machine at the disposal of the Com mittee, and three well-known Ashburton sportsmen have undertaken to work it in the interests of the Club. On Tuesday afternoon a son of Mr Har vey, blacksmith at llakaia, fell from a tree and broke the bone of his thigh. Dr Leahy was telegraphed for and went to the relief of the sufferer at the earliest possible moment, and having set the limb removed his patient to the Ashburton Hospital, where the lad is progressing very favorably. The quarterly meeting of tho Ashbur ton Wesleyan Church was held at Willow by yesterday .afternoon. There was a good attendance of officials, and tho Rev C. tl. Standage presided. The member ship was reported same as last quarter,

and the circuit balance-sheet showed a balance on the wrong aide, which, how-

ever, was satisfactorily explained by the

stewards. An interesting conversation on the Circuit Sunday School took place, and the excellent Sunday afternoon class, con ducted by Mr J. E. Buchanan at the Cameron street Church, was highly spoken of. It wai also intimated that a week evening biblical instruction class was being formed, and members generally felt that no effort was being spared to secure the sympathies and religious cul-‘ tura of the young men and women of the

cirsuit. Mr H. M, Jones was re elected

as circuit steward, and after matters of local and general interest connected with the circuit had received attention, the meeting terminated.

August Flower.—The most miserabl

beings in the world are those suffering from dyspepsia and liver complaint. More than 7£ per cent of the people are .afflicted with thtse two diseases and their effects; such as sour stomach, sick headache, habitual costivene; s f palpitation of the heart, heart burn, waterbrash, gnawing and burning pains at the pit of the stomach, yellow skin, coated tongue and r dis agreeable taste in the mouth, coming up of food after eating, low spirits, etc. Go to your druggist and get a bottle of august flower. This valuable medicine has cured thousands and thousands of sufferers, and is known in all civilised countries. Two doses will relieve you. K costs only 3s 6d a bottle. Sample bottles, 6d.—[A DVT.

Christmas presents free of charge.—Last year we are informed that over 9,000 presents were given away Curing December and the early part of January by H. E. May & Co., The Hal), Christchurch. This year they are doing the same, and this is how they do it Every customer is presented with a ticket equal to 10 per cent, on the amount spent by them, so that if you spend Lio you can choose anything up to Li, if L 5 is spent a 10s present will be given, if L 3 a 63 present, if a 2s present, but if you only spend One Shilling you will get something. And every time you come during this month of December and up to January the 6lh you will get a pre sent. If you do not wish to spend a lot of money in one day’s shopping you can get jour tickets for what you have spent, and so on each time you come, and then get one really handsome thing equal ijjjvalue to all the tickets you hold.—[Advt.J

At the R. M. Court this morning, before Mr R. A'corn, J.P., George Askey was charged with being drunk and using bad language at the Methven Hotel, Meth ven. The accused was fined' ss, with the alternative of 24 hours’ imprisonment, for being drunk, and for using bad language a fine of 20a with the. alternative of 48 hours’ imprisonment was inflicted.

At the inquest held yesterday on the body of Mr J. Lambie, of Kyle, who died suddenly last Wednesday, a verdict of death from natural causes was returned Dr Leahy, who had made the post mortem examination, deposed that he had found the brain of deceased much inflamed, and that some hemorrage had taken place. The funeral of the deceased passed through Rakaia this morning, and a con aideroble number of Mr John Lambie’a large circle of friends followed the cortege to Southbridge, where the burial service was conducted by the Rev E. E. Chambers. On Tuesday evening next the Rev Mr A. M. Beattie will deliver a public lecture at the Presbyterian Church on “John Wiokliffa and his times.”

The usual monthly meeting of the Tin wald Town Board was held at the Tem perance Hall, Tinwald, last evening. Present —Messrs Shearer (Chairman), Reid and Bickorataff. A letter was read from the Colonial Secretary, enclosing copy of Gazette containing a notification of alterations made in the boundaries of the district. The Chairman and Mr Reid reported that they hsd been unable to make any arrangement with the directors of the Temperance Hall Company for the use of the hail for the Board’s meetings. It was resolved to procure fifty dog collars, the same to be on sale at Mr Reid’s store, Tinwald. The Chairman was empowered to obtain a cabinet for the reception of the books and papers of the Board. The Clerk was instructed to obtain the neces sary books for the use of the office. After the disposal of a quantity of routine busi ness, the Board adjourned until Friday next, when a special meeting will be held at 8 p.m. to review the valuation toll.

Sour stomach, sick headache, and dizziness Hop Bitters cures with a few doses. See. — Advt.]

“ Buchu-Paiba.” —Quick, complete cure, all annoying kidney, bladder, and urinary diseases. Druggists, The N.Z. Drug Co. General Agents. 2 Tic-Doloureux, Toothache, or any «ther neuralgic pain speedily yields to Baxter’s Anti- Neuralgic Pills.

Holloway’s Pills, —Thechiefcst 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 tria 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 aboon to all that labour under internal or external disease. The purification ofthejblood, removal of all restraint from the secretive organs, and gentle aperitive action are the prolific sources or the extensive curative range of Holloway’s Pills. Advt.)

METEOROLOGICAL READINGS.

The following are the meteorological readings at Alford Station for the week ending Friday, December 26, 1884:

CALEDONIAN SOCIETY’S SPORTS.

The following events were concluded after we went to press yesterday, viz: Half Mile Handicap ; first prize, L2; sec nd, LI. James Johns, 25yds 1 A. Fosse, scratch ... ... ... 2 John Groves scratch, R. Mcßobie, 20ydr, A. Jones, 25yds also ran. Mcßobie cut out the running at the start, and led for the first round, but shortly afterwards had to retire. Johns then took the lead and kept it to the finish, winning easily. Time—2mins 20secs. Putting the Stone ; first prize, LI 10s ; second, los. J. Daley, 34ft Sin 1 J. D. Anderson, 33ft 9ia 2 W. Dalton, and P. Coffey, she com peted. Irish Gig ; first, L2 ; second, LI. N. Fitzgerald 1 M. Healy 2 Three-Legged Race; first prize, H ; second, 10s Groves and Johns 1 Throwing the Hammer , .first prize, LI

10a ; second, 15s. J. D. Anderson, 91ft Gin 1 J. Dailey, 84ft 2 W. Dalton also competed. Anderson made a fine throw of 111 ft 2in at the con clusion of the competition. Grand Handicap, 44 yds (third heat). A. J. Kenny, 10yds 1 F. Betts, 12yds 2 0. Hulston, scratch 3 Kenny led from the start, Betts run ning a good second. Highland Fling; first prize, L2 ; second,

James Banka ... j 0- Reid ... ... ... ... ... 1 Handicap Mile Race, open ; first prize L 3; second, LI 10s.

A. Fosse, 10yds 1 James Johns, 4'yds 2 J. Groves • (10yds), A. Jones (40/d»), Geo. Tillett (10yds) also ran. Tillett made the running, and kept the lead for tho first lap, but succumbed after going half a mile.’ Groves and Fosse then made a spurt, latter taking a good lead. Johns however, took place from Groves, and a capital race home ensued between him and Fosse, the latter winning by about 6yds. Time—s.nin ISiecs. Handicap Consolation Race, 200yds; first prize, LI 10s; second, 10s. Belt?, scratch 3* ... 1 G. Parkin, syds 2 J Fox (scratch), Groves (3yds), A. J ones

(Byds), also ran. This was a capital race, Fox running Parkin very close for second place, the latter securing it by about a

foot. Boys’ Race; first prize, 10s ; second, ss. T. Burns J

J. Burns...

This event brought the day’s sports to a close. In concluding we may mention that the judges gave every satisfaction in their decisions, and the following gentle men deserve the best thanks of the S-iciVy /or their services, viz:—Messrs P. Walker, J. L. Brown, D. Wil liamson, VV. Power, J. Reid (of Wel lington), D. McLean, G. Kidd, J. Mac-| Lean Dunn, R. Millar, j. Tucker, H. Cullen, R. Millar, and C. Hogg. In the place of Mr S. Saunders (who was up- I avoidably absent), Mr W. B. Moss offi- J e ated as starter, and Mr W. St George I Douglas was superintendent of the sports j and timekeeper. Both gentlemen dis- j charged their duties well. The amount J taken at the gates was L4I. I

THE ORANGE CONCERT.

The attendance at the concert adver tised to take place in the Town Hall last evening, in aid of the building fund of the new Orange Hall, was to a considerable extent interfered with by the unpropitioua nature of the weather. There was, how ever, a fairly numerous and, judging by the bursts of enthusiasm which greeted the rendering of several of the items of a most attractive programme, a highly appreciative audience The first item was the “ Grand March Imperial,” given by the Orchestral Society Miss Butler then sang Balfe’a pretty ballad “Killar noy ” in such an excellent manner that the young lady had to respond to a most unmistakeable and well deserved encore. It is not often the Ashburton public have the pleasure of hearing this lady sing, but we hope Miss Butler will be induced

to render her valuable assistance on many future occasions, and we must congratulate her on the favorable impression she last night created by the pleasing and effective manner in which she rendered one of her national ballads. Mr G. D. Branson, though not in his usual voice, gained considerable applause by his rendering of “ You’ll remember me.” The Orchestral Society gave the ever-favorite selection “ Kcb Boy ” in a very creditable manner, though the Society was not represented by its full strength. The item, however, was well received. Mias Kidd’s well culti vated pure soprano voice was heard to great advantage in “ Never more,” and she had to respone to a thoroughly genuine encore. Mr Jennings, a gentlemen pos sessing a light tenor voice, imme diately established himself a favor- I ite with the audience, who insisted on a repetition of the song. By request Mr Banka danced a Highland fling in costume, Mr David Campbell supplying the pipe music for the occasion. Miss Maxie gave a very happy rendering ot the song “Three Old Maids,” and the audience insisted on a repetition. A comic song by Mr Bawlinson, with banjo

and bones accompaniment, concluded the first part of the entertainment, but not, howe»er, till Mr Rawlinson, in re sponse to an encore, had repeated his clever rendering of the bones part of the item. After an interval the curtain rose to Coombes D ivis and Otto Booth’s comic operetta “ Prizes and Blanks.” Mr Salek filled the character of Mr Capias (a village lawyer) Wormwood, his mis chief making, hunchback clerk, was im personated by Mr A. f'ooks, who acted and sang the music allotted to him in a very creditable manner, and infused a lot of life into the character. Mr H. Stephenson took the character of Charles (a sailor), and made the most of the small part entrusted to him. Mias Butler, who appeared for the first time as a principal character in opera, made a very good Mrs Corset. Mrs Hodge sus tained the role of Susan, a housemaid.

and her lively and natural mode of acting well sustained the reputation this talented lady recently won for herself as Buttercup in “Pinafore.” As already stated she was unfortunately indisposed, and some of the music allotted to the character had to be omitted. The entertainment was under the management of Mr Sidney Wolr, R. A.M, to whom great credit is due for the zealous manner in which he always works to make whatever he takes in hand a thorough success. A ball fol lowed the entertainment.

SOUTH RAKAIA ANNUAL SPORTS AND HORSE RACES.

£ President—D. G. Holmes ; judge, E. S. Cos ter ; starter, A. Makeig ; clerk of the scales, L. Oxley; clerk of the course, A. J. Reid ; treasurer, V. A. Pyke ; hon secretary, W. A. Payne ; judge of athletic events, Messrs Hardy, Turner and Chambers. Yesterday these annual races and sports were held in the Domain, Rakaia. A number of improvements have been made since last meeting, and both the Com mittee and the public‘ may congratulate themselves on having an excellent coarse for a country district. The Domain is laid down in grasses and clovers, with a belt of trees a chain wide surrounding it. It has a natural grand stand at tbe north end which will accommodate hundreds of people. A number of tents and marques were erected and gaily decorated with flags, and gave the ground a most pleasing appearance. Admirable arrangements were made by the Committee for carrying out the day’s amusement. The thirsty portion of the attendance were well at tended to by Mr Rowse, of the Canter bury Hotel, Methven, and the refresh ment booth was under the care of Mr VV. Morion, of Rakaia. In addition to the races and athletic events the games usually seen on racecourses were present, care being taken by Messrs Mutter and Mor ton that all classes were entertained. The Burnham Band played selecjions during the day in a manner which re flected great credit both on the boys and their teacher, and the public were much pleased with th«ir eff rts. Several events which time did not allow to be disposed of will be decided when the children’s sports are held on New Year’s Day. Hdkdle Race, of LlO, and second horse L2 ; o/er six flights of hurdler, 3ft Gin high ; one mile and a half Mr Piimmer’s Kate, 125 t... (Dunford) 1 Hillimond and Nap alio started but did not complete the distance. Handicap Tkox, 3 miles ; 12it up j first prize, LlO ; second, L2 ; third, LI. Mr White’s Quoenie, 90yds (L. White) 1 Mr Hood’s Polly, scratch ... (Hood) 2 Mr Primmer’s Maggie, 120yda

[ I (Primmer) j I Two others ran. This was a good ra J throughout, but Queenie, although only > 1 small pony, won at the finish. Tim . J 9min 39sec. r J Rakaia Cup ; 1| miles ; weight-for-age | I first priz , L 10; second, L2; third, L ; I Mr Alexander’s Duchess of Albany, l')st I (Demuth) J Mr Mangham’a Keep it Dark, 10st J (A. Dent) j Mr Dixon’s Colonel, list ... (A. Reid) I Five others ran, and the lot were dee J patched to a splendid start. This rac j bet.ween the Duchess and Keep it Dari J was very exciting, the former only win I ning by a short neck. A protest wa I lodged against the Duchess by Mr Mang I ham for running his horse of the course j but after due consideration the Committe I declined to entertain it. I Novel Race; three times round thi J course ; 12st up prize, LlO j second, 2 ; third, LI. Firs I round, horses to trot; second, jockeyi j to go round on foot leading theii I horses; then to mount without assist' I ance, and gallop round. Mr Primmer’s Maggie ... ... ... 1 Mr Grant.s Midge ... ... ... 2 Only two started, j Hurry Scurry ; 10s sweepstakes with LI added; catch weights; post entries ; once round. Mr Keep it 1 Eleven horses started, all keeping well together until near home, when the lead ing horse ran off the course and into a wire fence, giving his rider a nasty fall ; Koep it-Dark then won easily. Athletic Sports 100yds Handicap ; first prizs, L2 10s ; second, LI. Toovey, scratch... ... ... ... 1 Doherty, 3yds 2 Vaulting with Pole; first prizs, LI ; B3Cond, 10s. J. Dent’.., 1 W. Jones 2 S*agla Women’s Race ; first prize, a dress vaiue LI ; second, 10s Miss McCoy ... 1 Miss A, Hill ... ... 2

Four competed, and the race caused the usual amusement, and was closely contested. Kgg and Spoon Race ; first prize, LI ; second, 10s. Doherty 1 Middleton ... ... ... ... 2 440yds handicap ; first prize, L 3 ; second, LI. Doherty, 3yrs ... ... ... ... 1 J. Storry, scratch 2 Five started. One Mile Handicap; first prize, L 4 ; I second, LI. J. Story, scratch.,, 1 Middleton, 20yds ... 2 Seven competed, but the race was the I winner’s from the start. I Three-Legged race; first prize, L2; second LI. I Doherty and Jones 1 j Primmer and Frederickson 2 I 250yds Hurdle Handicap; first prize, L 3; ] second, Ll. A. Mann, 10yds 1 IJ, Storey, scratch ... 2 I Nine competed. J Tug of War ; 10 a side. I A team of Irishmen easily defeated a I team of Scotchmen. I Obstacle Race; first prize, L2; second Ll. I Jones ... ... ... ... 1 Middleton 2

A protest was laid against Jones, and will be considered at the next committee meeting.

Two races were run (for special prizes’ by the boys of the band, and were well contested.

SPORTING.

AUCKLAND SUMMER RACES.

The Auckland Semmer Race Meeting

was held yesterday. There were over 6,000 persons present, being the largest attendonce ever seen on the Ellerslie racecourse. Heavy rain fell during Thursday night, but cleared up in the morning. The course was in tolerable order during the first four races, after which rain fr-11 in a perfect downpour, and the last two races were deprived of much of their interest, as the spectators could not see them properly. Considerable un certainty existed during the forenoon as j to whether Mr Pilbrow would start Wel come Jack for the Gup. There had been rumors of a combination with the owner of Administrator, as it was known Mr Pilbrow had backed Administrator, and it is said he was warned the horse would I be watched, and if anything were detected Ihe would be disqualified,but an hour before I the taco Welcome Jack was scratched. Mr I Pilbrow said he had brought the horse to win if he could, but in consequence of I the heavy state of the ground and the I ugly rumors which had been prevalent, I ha decided not to send Jack, believing I there would be an outcry if be did not I win. Mr Pilbrow could not risk disquali fication. As to his having backed Ad- I ministrator, he considered he had a per fect right to do so. The horse had a good j show in the race, and he had as good a I right to back Administrator as the public had to forestall him with regard to his own horse. Turquoise, Minerva, Neck lace and Pipi wera also scratched for the Cup.

The following are the results : Maiden i-late, of 100 aova, for three year-olds and upwards. One mile and a half. Mr Allwell’s Linda, Bst 91ba (Laing) 1 Mr Gallagher’s Revolver, 7st 121bs (A. Williams) 2 Mr Mackinnon’s Oast-ashore (Willmot) 3 Larrikin, Telford, and Wood Nymph were scratched Betting—s to 2 agst Clown, 3to 1 agat Torpedo, 4to I agat Revolver, 6 to 1 agat Linda, 10 to 1 agst Vortex. Totalisator dividend, L 6 7s. Midsummer Stakes, of 200 sovs, for two year-olds. Six furlongs. Mr J. Marshall’s colt Thunderbolt ... 1 Slander colt ... 2 Mr Lushington’a f Lioness, by Leo linus —Miss Laura 3 Lionel, Derringer, Nemesis and Rose bud also ran. Betting—2 to 1 Slander colt, 3 to 1 agst Thunderbolt, 4 to 1 Rosebud, 6 to 1 and 8 to I the others. Totalisator Dividend, L2 18s. Auckland Cup Handicap, 600 sovj ; for three-year-olds and upwards; 2£ miles. Mr Horaford a ch g Poet, 6it 12lb

(G. Williams) 1 Mr O’Brien’s Normanby, fist 12lb (Peters) 2 Mr Somerville’s Wood Nymph, sst 121 b (MoElroy) 3 Administrator, Libeller and Alario also ran.

The betting was 5 to 4 on Administra tor, 5 to I agst the Poet and Libeller, 8 to 1 Wood Nymph, 10 to 1 Normanby. Rain came on just before the start, but was bnly light. The start was a good one, Poet being the first to show in front, with Administrator an 1 Libeller nest, the rest in a cluster. Going towards the back of the course Administrator got the inside running, with Normanby on his quarters. At the back of the course op posite the grand stand Poet fell back Into fourth position., and Libeller went up to the leaders Passing the stand Poet lead, Wood Nymph second, Ad nainistrator fourth, Libeller fifth. Up the straight Poet gained a long lead, but at the back of the course Normanby ran into second place, followed by Wood Nymph, Alario a d Libeller. In this order they turned into the straight, a length separating the leaders. Normanby going strongly closed with Poet, but the latter had little difficulty in shaking off the challenge and won easily by four lengths Normanby two lengths in front of Wood Nymph and Administrator a fair fourth.

Time—4min 18|secs. Totalisator divi dend L 7 sa. Handicap Hurdles of 100 sovs. Nine flights of hurdles ; two miles aud a qu utter. Mr Profitt’s Maccaroni, 9st 71b (O’Connor) 1 Mr Chadwick's Exchange, 10st

(Watde) 2 Mr Maxwell’s King, list 6!b (Williams) 3 Barbary, Azlm, Minuet, and Wide awake also ran.

Betting—3 to 1 against Macaroni, 4to 1 Barbary, 5 to I King, 8 to 1 Exchange. Totaliaator dividend—L6 15s. Railway Plate, of 100 aova, for two year-olds and upwards ; weight for age. Three-quarters of a mile. Mr J. Pilbrow’s b h Welcome Jack, by Trad ucer—Mias Flat, syrs, 9st lib ... (Clifford) 1 Mr J, Marshall’s br c Derringer, 2yrs, GitOlb 2 Mr H. Hereford's ch m Minerva, s»ra Sstlllb ... 3 There was no betting. Totaliaator dividend—Ll 10l Christmas Handicap, 100 bovs, for three-year-olds and upwards ; one mile and a quarter. Mr Pilbrow’s Ugly Buck, 7at 121 b (A. Smith) 1 Mr Robertson's Carbineer, 7st Jib

(Vaile) 2 Mr All well’s Victoria, Gat 101 b (Laing) 3 Mitrailleuse, Fishgirl, Pipi, The Painter, and Witiora, also ran. Betting—2 to 1 agat Mitrailreuse, 4to 1 agat Ugly Buck and Witiora, 5 to 1 agat Painter and Carbineer. Tutalisator dividend, L 3 ss. HAWKS’S BAY R sOES. The Jockey Club’s Boxing Day Meeting was attended by about 2,000 spectators. The racing was fair. L 4.000 was passed through the totaliaator, the favorite In" most of the events winning. The follow ing are the reanlta of the day’s rac'ng

Maiden Plitb, of 50 aova; one mile. * Mr Gollan’a Obp.ron ... ... ... t

Mr Douglas’Jacob 2 Won easily. Christmas Handicap, of 100 sots ; once round.

Capfc.. Russell’s Tigredia, bp Leolinns —Amohia, 3yrs,Bjt... (MoTkggart) 1 Mr Ruddock’s Yankee, 6yrs, 7at 51b (Griffiths) 2 Messrs Stock and Conroy’s Mias Dar-. . gon, 3yrs, Gst 101 b ... (Logan) 3 D ceivor 7st 71b, and Abraham 7ut Sib, also started.

Miss Dargon got the beat of an indif ferent start, and kept it to a qsarter of a mile from home, where Tigredia want through and won comparatively easily. Dividend, Ll 10<.

Handicap Hurdle Race, of 100 sova; two miles. Mr E. Gilpin’s Pastime, list (E. Gilpin) I Mr Karairia's Tau Kara, 9it 71b (Olergy) 2 Assegai, WildDayrell, and True Blue also started.

All the horses fell. Pastime won easily. Dividend, Ll 4i.

Eastings Handicap, of 250 sots; two and

a quarter miles. Mr P. Martin’s Foierunner, by King 9 of Clubs - En Avant, 3yre, 7st 31b (Biokey) 1 Mr Douglas' Christina, 3yrs, Gst 7lb (Woods) 2 Captain Bussell’s Leonora, syrs, 9it 31b ... ... The Laird and Emir Bey also started. After a good race, in which Christina made the running, Forerunner won easily. Dividend, L 3 3s. Consolation Handicap, of 60 aovs ; one mile. Mr Bennett’s Deceiver, by Perkin Warbeok—Bribery, 3yrs, 7st 3lb (Hickey) 1 Messrs Stock and Conroy’s Miss Dar gon, 3yra, Git 41b (Logan) 2 Mr Ruddock’s Yankee, Gyre, 7st 61b (Griffiths) 3 Emir Bey, Sat slb, also started. Won easily. Dividend, L 4 2a.

HOKITIKA. RACES. The following are the results of yester day’s races : Produce Stakes. Catty Sark ... 1 Oknra... ... 2 Little Body 3 Hokitika Handicap. Wanderer ... ... ... 1 Lady Helen ... 8 Maggie... .. ... ... 3 Selling Race. Polly ... 1 Publicans’ Posse. Lady Helen I Zulu ... 2

Hurdles.

Hathaway ... 1 Levant 2 The weather was fine , and there were nearly 2,000 persons on the coarse. Nearly LI,OOO was put through the totalisator.

LOWER HEATHOOTE RACES. First Day. This meeting was commenced yester day, There were about 2,000 persons present, and Messrs Hobbs and Goodwin passed L 3,500 through the totalisator. The following are the details : Handicap Hurdle Race, of 31 sovs, 6 sovs from the stake for second horse ; over eeveu flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high. About miles. Hon W. Rodney’s b h Barrington, by Baven&wortb, aged, list 6tb (Kingham) t Mr J. Smith’s hr g Ravenswood, aged, 10st 101 b (Stewart) t Mr P. Campbell's b m Madge, 10st 21b , (Mr Aynsley) 3 Mr J. Smith’s g g Bordeaux, aged, 9st 61b ... (Walls) 0

Andy was scratched. Maidrn Plats of 25 so vs, for all. horses that have not won an advertised race of 19 sovs or over in one event of public money. Weight-for-age, About one mile. Mr H. Loan’s ch g Faro (late Red Sea), by King of Olubs Aglaia, 3yrs, Bst 2IH (Derrett) I Mr Matthew’s b m Mermaid, syrs, Bit 13 b (Bradley) 2 Mr W. Spring’s r f Silver Queen, 3yn, 7stl3lh ... _ ... (Purdham) 3

Last Chance, Flirt, Sensation, Lady Selina, and Urland also ran.

Heathcotk Cur Handicip, of 75 sots; 6 sovs from the stake for second horse, About one and a half miles. Mr J. Lunn’s hr g Bally, aged, by Blueboy, Bst 4lb (Stratford) 1 Mr E. Cutts 1 b c Water King, 3yra, 7st 101 b (Brown) 2 Mr Goodman’s b g Ploughboy (late Ohandos), 4yrs, 6st 71b...(Suitable) 3 Supplejack, Castile Ally and Sensation also ran, Hurdle Race. (Running off the dead heat.) Mr J. Smith’s Ravenswood, aged, lOst 101 b ('tewart) 1 Hon W. Rodney’s b h Barrington, aged, list 6 b (Kinghorn) 2 Handicap Time Trot, of 50 son, 5 sots from the stake for second horse. Weight not less than 10st. Mr J. Turvey’s b m Palsy, aged, GOsecs ... 1 Mr Hancock’s b g Raddle, aged, 70360 2 Lunatic, lOsec ; Wakatu, lOsec ; Cock Robin, 20sec; Narrow Gn»ge, 40aeo; Warrior, 45*60 ; Never-mind-her, 45seo; Doctor’s Maid, GOsec; Dolly, GOsec ; Energy, GOsec ; Brownie, GOsec ; Kitty, GOsec, and Prince GOsec also ran. Flying Handicap, 25 soys, 5 boys from the stake for second horse. About three-quarters of a mile. Mr Goodman’s b g Ploughboy, 4yrs, Gst 71b (White) 1 Mr Coates’ ob m Nelly, syrs, 7st 51b, (Brown) 2 Mr H. Spring’s r f Silver Queen, 3yrs, Gst (Huxtable) 3

Rally, ‘Sensation, Deception, Vanity Fair and Puri Puri also ran.

Selling Plate, of 15 bovs. Winner to be sold for 15 bovb, any surplus to go to the fund. Nd weight under 9it. About one mile.

Mr J. Craig’s b g Fair Play, aged ... 1 Mr Oalthro’s b m Floss, aged. 2 Mr Crocker’s b g Tommy ... ... 3 Spider, Mabel, Winslow and Die also ran. 1 "

A Hack Race of 10 sovs, once round, was won by Nor’-wester, beating Bor deaux and feur others.

DUNEDIN RACES.

(By Telegraph.)

Dunedin,' To-day. Necklace was scratched for all engage ments at the Dunedin Autumn Meeting this morning.

The local industries of Ashburton are grow; ing apace. A visit to the principal workshops in this town will convince aqy of oqr readers that there is still a splendid future before us if \rc only patronise those of our enterprising townsmen who are determined to do a legiti mate business with small profits. In Burnett street the workshops of Messrs Mcech and Co. present a busy appearance, and having im proved machinery are able to turn out an ex cellent display of household furnishings equal to any in Canterbury. We anticipate a great demand and a satisfactory profit for the manu facturers in return. In Bast street Messrs M. and Co. have also opened a show room, where is to be seen some very fine furniture suitable to all classes, and we believe at prices that must command a ready sale. Our advice is— inspect Mecch and Co.’s stock for house fur nishings.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1884.



Shade Date. Min. Max. Max, Observations, Dec. 20 55- 70. io5. Rain „ 21 50. 69. 130. Fine „ 22 52- 72. 115, Fine, nor’-west wind » 23 48. 74 130. Fi<ie „ 24 54- 7i- 132. Fine, showers ,, 25 5 l - 71- 112. Fine ,, 26 So- 67. 10S. tleavy storm of rain and hail



Wanted. WANTED Known- 2 500 ladies’ straw hats (150 different shapes) bought at a great sacrifice, and to be sold about 30 per cent under wholesale prices ; 110 costumes at 3* 9d ; other goods equally cheap; must be come and see them. H. EGKits, ealjs’ Buildings, bast treet. TI/’AN ED K->nwn—Oreat rodustirw ■ • in the pr cea of Christinas Fruit daring this month, at J. McG EGORS, Cash Groce', Tancred street. WANTED Known—Fresh Flounders are daily despatched direct from our own boat, now fishing at Labe Elles mere. Delivery guaranteed within eight hours from time of catching. _ All orders received at my shop will be immediately executed on arrival of the train. W. Page, East street, Ashburton. 11 2151 ANTED Known—That Jones and VV Bradshaw, next Mr Lancaster’s butchers shop, East street, are now offer ing Pig Feed, Chick Wheat, Horse Feed, etc., etc., etc., cheaper and of a better class than any other in the town. All goods delivered free of charge in town. 8 4 752 WANTED KNOWN— Robert Elston, Bill Poster, Theatpioal Agent, etc., Town 13all, Ashburton. Theatrical companies and others visiting Ashburton should communicate with the above. Orders by post or telegram promptly attended to. 760 c W A t“ D Known—Boots ! Boots 1 , r Hayes and Co. aro Clearing a few desperate lines of Boots, etc., to wit, Ladies’ Leather, 4s Gd; Men’s Shooters, Pegged, 10s; Men’s Elastic sides, 9s, and a lot of odd lines that must be cleared at once. 7 1278 SOMETHING worth knowing.—F. F. CLAYTON, Practical Tailor, pro fessed Coat and Habit Maker, is next Jones and Bradshaw’s, East street. F. F. 0. is too well known as a master of his profession to need further comment. One trial will prove it Gentlemen’s own ma terial made up ; repairs and alterations carefully attended to. 10 1952 WANTED Known—J. Mbboh & Co., are still Selling On and not Selling Off at saleroom prices. J. M. and Go’s Furniture is made for use as well as ornament and not for auction sales. The best materials are used, being specially (elected, and combined with good workmanship, all goods aro guaran teed of the best quality, and at the very lowest prices. East and Burnett street, Ashburton. 12 23 *2 WANTED Known —The undersigned beg to notify to their customers and the public generally that they have Removed into the premises adjoining Mr Taylor, Baker, East street. By strict attention to business and making a good article, they hope to merit the continu ance of public patronage. Fowkb and McEwbn, Bootmakers, East street, Ash burton. 10 1973



Strawberries, Strawberries, STRAWBERRIES, And other Fruit for eale, wholesale and retail, price moderate. B. BROOMPIB LD, Keat Nursery, Allenton. 12 2242 Y, RQ A L L O W A . WHEELWRIGHT Wakanui road, Ashburton. (Next Ray’s Machine Shop) Special attention is deroted to all kinds ofsTepaira. Combined with moderate charges. 11 2199



Christmas Fruit. -KTEW CURRANTS, 5* per lb NEW RAISINS, 6W per lb NEW SULTANAS, 7id per lb NEW FIGS ,(pe* Ruapehu), Is per box NEW MUSCATELS, la 6d per lb JORDAN ALMONDS, 2a per lb ASSORTED PEELS, Is 6d p«r lb ENGLISH OUT LOAF SUGAR, 5i MIX4D BISCUITS, 6d per lb PLAIN BISCUITS, 3d per lb BEST WHITE CRYSTAL SUGAR, 3£d JAMES McGREGOR, Takcbkd Street. 12 2342 c HRISTMAS GOODS, Just opened up— A Large Assortment of FANCY GOODS, BOOKS, Etc. Also, a GREAT VARIETY OF TOYS Of every description. Andrewes Bros., Booksellers, Stationers, &c., BAST STREET, “SOUTH, Ashburton. S Davis's URPLUS STOCK OF FURNITURE Nov Belling off at HALF-PRICE. Mast be sold to make room for NEW STOCK. Patties about to Furnish will SAVE 60 Prk Oxnt. ST PUOHASING AT W. MAVIS'S FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, EAST STREET SOUTH,



jQOMESTIC PATTERN DEPOT. Mrs Hodge, DRAPER AND DRESSMAKER, East Street, near Lancaster’s butchery. REGISTRY OFFICE For Female Servants. 7 1413



A. Tapper, TIMBER MERCHANT, &c.» Has decided to Sell Off His Large Stock of TIMBER BUILDING MATERIALS GALVANISED IRON FENCING WIRE BUILDERS IRONMONGERY, at greatly Reduced Prices, As he is retiring from business, therefore ANY REASONABLE OFFER WILL NOT BE REFUSED. Stock must be cleared off by December 31st. A LL DEBTS OWING prior to Ist /\ DECEMBER must be paid by loth Inst, or legal steps for their recovery will bejtaken. H. W. BARRETT, 1687 Manager.



OP ANNUALS Boys’ and Girls’ Own Annuals, I Chatterbox, Sunday, Quiver, Child’s Companion, Little Folks, Child’s Own Magazine, British Workwomen, British Workmen, Cottager and Artisan, etc. CHRISTMAS CARDS In great Variety and Newest Designs. PRIZE BOOKS ( An immense Stock of PRIZE BOOKS \ School Prizes Always on hand. School Committees will do well to pay a visit and inspect for themselves. LIBERAL DISCOUNT ALLOWED • to all Schools by Thomas P. Parley, BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, AND PRINTER, Saunders' Buildings, Ashburton.



g T U D Y ECONOMY AND SUPPORT LOCAL INDUSTRY BY USING Native Coal, Which can be had at the yards of the undersigned. MACPHERSON, PILMER AND CO. (late A. Hayes), TIMBER, COAL, & WOOD MERCHANTS.



Special Advertisements. Dim ant and Coe, AEE authorised LOCAL AGENTS for Singer’s SEWING M SA CHIN ES, and are prepared to receive PAYMENTS and afford all information in connection therewith. Treadle and Hand Machines on Time Payments. A supply of Machine extras on hand. OOHNER EAST AND TANORED STREETS, ASHBURTON. 11 2181 NEW TWEEDS ! SUMMER SUITS. Perfect Fit NEW TWEEDS ! SUMMER SUITS. Guaranteed in the latest or any style that may bo required. Craighead & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, TTTTE have much pleasure in announcing YV to our friends and patrons, and all who may feel interested in the general ogress of our times that we have just ccived a splendid assortment of Tweeds, Coatings, Serges, etc., etc., of the best quality and latest designs—suitable for the season we are now entering. All Goods Supplied at LOWEST CASH PRICES. CRAIGHEAD & CO,, Tancred street, Ashburton.



25 Branches Now Open 25 THE NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory Are now Showing NEWEST STYLES in SPRING Jb SUMMER CLOTHING, Manufactured from the renowned Wear Resisting MOSGIEL TWEEDS. The fit and workmanship of every gar ment is undoubtedly unsurpassed, while the large production and increased busi ness enables the proprietors to offer special advantages as to price. Men’s, Boys’ and Children’s Clothing in every variety at Wholesale Prices. Shirts, Hats, Hosiery, Blankets, Bugs, Portmanteaux, and every requisite at WHOLESALE PRICES. Note the address NEW JSE4.LAND CLOTHING FACTORY, EAST STREET, Ashburton 25 Branches Now. Open 25



Christmas Carnival AND FANCY BAZAAR Will bo opened on SATURDAY, DECEMBER . 6th, 1884 SIXPENNY~& SHILLING TABLES, Also, a TABLE of VARIETIES from ONE PENNY to FOURPENCE. All are heartily welcomed. Please observe.—ln the ROOM NEXT to my PRESENT SHOP, specially taken for the Christmas Season. Admission—FßE B. R. Bevan, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, (Next Shop to Quill’s Hotel.)



COMMENCING TO-DAY. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. FREE GIFTS TO ALL, CHOOSE FROM £IOOO WORTH. LAST Year, we gave, during December and the early part of January, 9240 Presents, This year we have even a larger selec tion, and intend, from to-day, giving every Customer a Ticket equal to ten per cent on the money spent; so that if you spend LlO you can choose anything up to LI; if L 5 is spent, a 10s present will be given ; if L 3, a 6s present ; if LI, a 2s present; but if you only spend Oce Shilling you will get something. And every time you come during this month of De cember and up to January Gth, you will get a present. If you do not wish to spend a lot of money in one day’s shop ping, you can get your tickets for what you have spent, and so on each time you come, and then get one really handsome thing, equal in value to all the tickets you hold. If you want a pretty hat, bon net, useful dress, or anything in house furnishing, wo feell confi dent you will save 12J per cent by shopping with iis, besides getting a present equal to one shilling in every ten, each time you come. H.E. May & Co



1884 Victoria House. 1885. .8 PRI N G AND SUMMER SEASON. Feints, Dress Stuffs, Costume, Trimmings, Fancy Tie«, Ho3iEKy, Mzx.LiNKRY, Men’s, Boys’, and Youths’ Clothing, Shirts (assorted), Hats, «c., *o., Of newest designs, super-excellent makes, and durability, selected a the especial purpose of well and voftbily recommending Victoria inoua pre-eminent for variety, quality, liberality, and incomparable value. Ladies’, Men's, and Children’s SOOTS, &0 ,at “ pall again prices. Patterns of Jio.lju, Viosgeil, und KaiapoiTWß DS received voekly, from which Men « Yontt's’, and oys’ Garment are promptly made to measure, JPt ; nmsn, ana fashion perfect. Charges atrict.y reasonable. Dimaut and Coe. Beady-Money Drapers, Clothiers, &p, East and Tancrod streets. in premises Stely occupied.by Otf and Co,



Kidney and urinary complaints of all kinds permanently cured with Hop Bitters. Read, i —[Advt.] ' 1 hat husband of mine is three times the man he was before he began using “ Wells Health Renewer,” Druggists. The N.Z Drug Co., General Agents. 3 “ Rough on Rats," —Clears out rats, mice, roaches, flies, ants, IxJ-bugs, beetles, insects, ikunks, jack rabbits, gophers. Druggists, I’he N.Z. u' Co., General Agents, z