SHIPPING.

PORT OF LYTTELTON. Arrived. Yesterday. Mawbera, s.a., from Wellington. AftHQschoouer, from Pelorua Sound. Orpwaiti, a.a., from Timaru. Manapouri, a. a,, from Melbourne via Sailed. * Yesterday. OraWalti, a a., for Westport. Mawbera, as , for Akaroa. SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. Auckland, Yesterday. Arrived-'Penguin, from Lyttelton. Sailed —. Kate McGregor, for Rara tonga; Oamatu, for Bluff. Wellington, Yesterday. Arrived—Coptic, from Napier; Roto rua, from the North ; Maori, from Grey jßouin. ’ • Sailed—Wanaka, for Nelson; Maori, for Greymuuth ; Manawatu, for Greymoath Mid Nelson ; Rotorua, for Lyttelton. Dunedin Yesterday, Arrived—Penguin, from the North ; Uahinapua, from the West Coast. Sailed —Sarah and Mary for the Coast.

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES. Tuesday, December 14. . Messrs Matson, Cox and Cl, at the Tinwald Saleyards—Stock MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, Etc. Tuesday, December 16 8t Stephen’s Church—Garden Party in the Parsonage grounds 1 Wednesday, December 17 Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers, at neon Orange Hall—Temperance Lecture, at 8 o’clock Friday, December 26. Sports Ground —Ashburton Caledonian Society’s Annual Sports Loyal Orange Lodge—Concert and Ball in the Town Hall - . Friday, January 9 ishbnrton County Council—At Council Chambers, 11a.m. i ; Saturday, January 3. ff akanui Road Board, at Hoad Board Office, Moore street,, at 10.30 a.m.

MARRIAGE.

Allen— Thompson— On 13th December, at Christchurch, W. F. Allen to Louiaa Thompson.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas t Prevalebit. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1884. Ashburton Larrikinism.

A philologist would probably be puz zled to decide the exact etymology of the word “ larrikinism,” but, unfor tunately, we are only too often re minded of the existence in our midst of that phase of society which is de signated by the term. The larrikin, in deed, is an animal of modern growth, and consequently a new word was re quired tofdescribe him, and the one that was is sufficiently expres sive to suit the purpose, although it is not to be found in any dictionary save that devoted to the study of slang. The Australasian colonies have been an ex cellent forcing ground for the larrikin plant, which has flourished like a green bay leaf. In a settlement like JSfew South Wales or Tasmania, it was only natural that a certain proportion of the population should bear an hereditary criminal taint, the rowdies being the direct descendants of convicts from the Mother Country. The same reason cannot be urged for the presence of larrikinism in a colony like New Zealand ; yet, in spite of this we not only find it here, but to all appearances it is on the increase. This, at any rate, is the case in Ashburton, and we have been afforded ample evidence of this during the past few days. The local larrikin is a creature suigeneris. Coarse - and brutal by nature, he is an arrant coward and seeks for his victims among those who are practically defenceless. He musters in full force in the cheap seats at public entertainments, and de lights himself, while he disgusts every other person not equally brainless, with making personal allusions to other people in the hall. Were these allu sions in the slightest degree witty there might perhaps be less reason to com plain, but the men and boys who thus amuse themselves are incapable of uttering anything that is not senseless or indecent. While the Pollard troupe have been here the larrikin fiend has been particularly rampant, and we are only giving expression to a very general opinion when we record our astonishment that the police did not interfere. If this sort of thing is allowed to go on, respectable people will find it impossible to attend enter tainments of any kind, and theatrical companies will avoid the town as a plague spot. In fact, Ashburton bids fair to develope a reputation of a very unenviable kind, as a hotbed of the most discreditable class of rowdyism. The majority of these disturbers of the public peace are probably boys, in whom the instincts of civilisation are either weak or entirely absent, and whose parents, if they knew their duty, would give them a sound thrashing; but there is still a fair proportion of men among them. What enjoyment they can find in annoying their fellow creatures it is impossible to imagine, and we regard them at least as low in the scale of human nature ss the Lon don costermonger who spends his spare moments in jumping on his mother. The latter, at any rate, confines his attentions to his own family, while his Ashburton prototype is quite indiscri minate in the insults he throws broad cast. Our worth R.M. has shown a commendable disposition to deal ■severely with these larrikins,jand we sincerely hope that the police will not neglect such a prolific hunting ground for this objectionable class of offenders as is afforded at public entertainments in this town. The total indifference to people’s feelings that is displayed by these wretches is a very long stride towards criminality of a more danger ous kind, and if some attempt is not made to stem the tide Ashburton will ere long provide more than her fair quota towards the population in Her Majesty’s gaols.

A complaint signed by thirty-five pas sengers of the steamer Kaikoura against the behaviour and manner of Captain Orutchley has bean forwarded to the Directors of the New Zealand Shipping Company.

Last night’s Dunedin Star says :—“We understand that Mr James Fulton, M. H.R., has returned to the Treasury the sum of LIOO voted to him last session as Chairman of the Waste Lands Com mittee.”

The privileges in connection with the annual Caledonian Gathering and the Wakanui Sports were sold by Mr T. Bullock at the Arcade this afternoon. Ths following prices were realised : Caledonian : publican’s booth, Mr Alex ander, L2O ; confectioner’s booth No 1, Mr Davidson, L 6 10s ; confectioner’s booth No 2, Mr Randall, L 7 ; cards, 8s per doz, Mr Zouch. Wakanui : publi can’s booth, Mr Randall, L 9 10s ; con fectioner’s booth, Mr Davidson, L 6 10s. Mr H. S. Valentine, who has been ap pointed General Manager of the New Zealand Agricultural Company, arrived in Dunedin by the Kaikoura.

We are informed that Mr James Bar- j die, the representative of Messrs Mcßwan ( and Co , has petitioned the Supreme ( Court to wind up the Ashburton Woollen , Factory. The matter will come before j the Court at its sitting on Wednesday. ( 17th inst. It is to be regretted that ( Messrs Scott Bros, of Christchurch would , not consent to the voluntary winding up of the Company, as the course now adopted will involve the Company in much increased law costs. The following is a list of the brigades who intend entering for the forthcoming Fire Brigade demonstration at Dunedin, received up to date:—Auckland, Graham town, Napier, Spit, Masterton, Welling ton, New Plymouth, Wanganui, Christ church City, Christchurch Railway, Lyt telton, Ashburton, Timaru, Port Chalmers, Dunedin City, South Dunedin, Roslyn, Hokitika, and Kumara. Yesterday morning the second jury in Meikle’s case at the Invercargill Supreme Court intimated their inability to come to a decision. They were accordingly discharged. The prosecution intimated an intention of consulting the Attorney- General in regard to the case, and also mentioned that there would probably be an application to hear the case in Duredin in February next. This will probably be done if practicable; if not, it is likely it will be heard at Invercargill next session. Carrie’s case, which hinges upon the other, he being an important witness, is also deferred. The members of the Choral Society are reminded that the usual weekly practices will be resumed on Monday evening at 8 o’clock at St fctephen’s schoolroom. The second day of the Southland A. and P. Show was very succe sful, the weati er being the finest experienced this summer, and tha takings L4B better than last year. The champion prizes awarded yesterday were For draught entire, Little and Cattanach’s Accountant; mare, J. B Sutton ; thoroughbred, Russell’s Dundee; mare, Stewart’s Tera. The lad James Wright, who jumped from the train yesterday, and sustained a compound depressed fractura of the skull, was living and conscious at 4 p m. to-day, but Dr Ross entertains little or no hope for his recovery. The High School Board met at the Council Chambers this afternoon. Pre sent—Messrs W. C. Walker (in the chair), Cox, McLean, Williamson, Wright and Saunders. A letter was read from the County Council, notifying the apnbintment of Messrs Walker and McLean as the Council’s representatives on the Board. The financial arrangements made by Messrs Williamson and Wright with the Union Bank of Australia were approved of. After the disposal of a quantity of routine business the Board adjourned. Mr De Harven met the Invercargill Chamber of Commerce yesterday after noon, and la : d his mission before them, and was afterwards taken to the Show Ground by several members. He returns from the north in about ten weeks. et is stated that a shooting case oc curred at the Junction Hotel, about for miles from Dunedin, on the Port Chalmers road, last night. It seems a danbe took place there, during which a German rose up and shot a woman through the neck. It was not knov.n up to last night whether the woman was dead. ,

Capt. Wing, Onehunga Harbormaster formerly in charge of the pilot station at Port Phillip, has a book showing that on February 2nd, 185*, a three-masted schooner called the Osprey went into Port Phillip, going out again on June the 12th the same year. The captain states he re members perfectly that the Osprey was staled to have picked up a boat at sea. The adjourned quarterly meeting of the Ashburton Licensing Committee (Borough) will be held in the Courthouse at noon on Monday. The owner of the Triumph has made some progress towards arranging an ex perimental charter tc load her at Auck land and Napier for London. The recently appointed Justices of the

Peace, Messrs H. Friedlander and D. Williamson, wets sworn in before Mr H. O. S. Baddelay, H.M., yesterday. Mr Ivess will be sworn in on Monday. The Finance Committee appointed at

the last meeting of the County Council met this morning, Messrs Walker, Meg son and Harper being present. The Committee having fully examined the financial position of adopted a report, which we understand recom mends large reductions in the salaries and other expenditure of that body. At a meeting of the Oamaru Licensing Committee yesterday, an extension of the hours to eleven o’clock ,wa« granted to all publicans. The Keast and McCarthy Brewing

Company hold ita third annual meeting in Dunedin yesterday. The ac f ual result of the year’s operations was—Profit, L 3 518,

Ipsses, L 3,561. The losses were sustained by depreciation in value of hotel pro perties. There was a credit balance to profit and loss account from previous years and a reserve fund of LI,OOO, but it was considered unwise to declare a dividend. The man Fitzgerald connected with the Nenthorn murder case had not, up to last night, been arrested. Hancock, the English pedestrian, who a) rived from Australia a few days ago, has arranged a match with jyoang Scott. The arrangement is that if Hancock beats Scott in a 24 hours’ walk Mr Austin will give him LIOO. The Primitive Methodists at Newland celebrate the anniversary of their church to-morrow, when the Rev P. Jones, of Greandale, will preach both morning and evening. The tea will take place on the Monday following at 5 30 p.ra. 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 Hall, 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 L l, if L 5 is spent a 10s present will be given, if L 3 a 63 present, if Li 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 J anuary 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 your tickets for what you have spent, and so on each time you come, and then get one really handsome tiling equal in value to all the tickets you hold,—[Advt.]

METEOROLOGICAL READINGS.

The following are the meteorological readings at Alford Station for the week ending Friday, December 12, 1884:

Rainfall for December to date, 4 in.

THE POLLARDS.

Offenbach’s “ Princess of Trebizonde,” vhich was presented by the Pollard Com >any last evening, belongs to an altogether lifferent school from the operas given on ;he previous nights. Although the music s pretty throughout, the success of the aiece depends equally as much upon the jialogue and the comic situations as it Joes upon the singing, and therefore makes more demands upon the acting capabilities of the performers than does the generality of operas. ‘ ‘ The Princess of Trebizonde ” is in fact a broad farce sot to music,fand the audience last evening were kept in a continual toar of laughter from start to finish. What plot there is concerns the fortunes of a of strolling players, the head of which, Cabriolo, is lucky enough to win a baro nial hall in a lottery. The new life these . . 1 .-11 »J ..MAM 4- n lnn/1 oca tlftt

people are called upon to lead does not suit them at all, and they are continually committing solecisms and relapsing into their former habits. A sort of underplot is provided in the love adventures of Prince Raphael, who becomes enamored of Oabriolo’s daughter, when the latter has taken the place of a wax figure of the Princess of Trebizonde, the nose of which has been accidently broken. The centre figure of the opera is ‘Cabriolo, a part originally played in London by the cele brated low comedian, J. L. Toole. Miss Amy Brooks undertakes this c aracter, and fairly brought down the house by her comic acting, especially in the second and third acta. Nothing could be more gro tesque than this little lady s puzzled expression when Cabriolo is at a loss to know how to conduct him self when in the presence of nobility, and the performance of the part as a whole was not unworthy of comparison •with that of its original representative ; higher praise could not be accorded, Miss Flo de Lorma was excellent as Regina, specially in her singing, the introduced song of “The . ountebank” calling forth an enthusiastic encore. Miss Maud Pollard, as the strong woman of the troupe, looked and acted the character to tha life, and Mias Bella Stewart as Zm etta was equally successful. Miss May Pollard made a graceful Prince Raphael, and sang her music well, while Miss Ruth Wallace as his irate father infused the necessary force into the character, and created a very favorable impression. As Tremolino Miss Fva McOlements was quite equal to what was demanded of her, both as regards singing and acting, and Miss Lizzie Donelly fully sustained the reputation she had gained by her previous performanesa by her very comic represen tation of the Prince’s tutor. Dr Spara drap. The admirable stage management of Mr Tom Pollard was apparent through out, and the perfection to which 'the drilling of tha youngsters has been brought was shown in the march of the pages at the commencement of tha final act, of which tha audience insisted a re petition. The company’s season has, we are glad to say, been financially success ful, and as there is a cha-ice of their returning to Ashburton before long, we feel sure they will receive a hearty wel come The members of the troupe left for Wellington this morning, where they open on Monday night, returning to Christchurch early in the new year.

THE MAIL CONTRACT.

The following are the principal condi tions in the mail contract beyond what have already been pubished. The mtils shall be conveyed once in every four weeks in each year bet ween Plymouth and either of the ports of Auckland, Welling ton, Lyttelton, Port Chalmers or Bluff, and in the same manner between one of the New Zealand porta and Plymouth, and the vessels employed shall leave New Zealand ports and Plymouth on days and times to be appointed by the Postmaster- General, and the days or times to be ap pointed may be varied or altered as the Postmaster-General shall think fit, pro vided that the dates of final despatch from New Zealand port and Plymouth respectively shall alternate with the days of despatch of mails by the San Francisco service so long as that service in its pre sent or any modified condition shall be continued, or by any substituted service by way of San Francisco, or by any other rou e, the intent being that a regular fortnightly mail contract, as nearly as possible, between New Zealand and the United Kingdom shall be maintained. The Postmaster-General is to have power to detain a vessel for twenty four hours, on payment of L2OO for that period, and it is {agreed that all mail matter posted in New Zea land between the date of the despatch of the San Francisco mail and the departure of vessels under this contract, shall, unless

specially addressed to be forwarded by another route, be sent by such contract vessels. This shall also apply to corres pondence posted in the Uni.tec Kingdom and Ireland, so far as the Postmaster General of New Zealand may be able to influence the Imperial Post liice autho rities. After referring to the number of days to be occupied on the passage. Clause 16 provides that if during the con tinuance of the contract the company shall avail itself of any route across or through the Isthmus of Darien, at or near Panama, for the purpose of conveying the mails, then the respective times for such convey ance shall be subject to revision, and such shorter times substituted therefore as the Postmaster-General and company may agree, and, in default of such agreement, the Postmaster-General may absolutely fix such shorter times, 'the company are to be paid L 5 per hour for every hour under contract time, and L 5 per honr is to be deducted for every hour over the

time. Should the steamer not be at Plymouth or New Zealand on the con tract date of leaving the c mpany will be

liable for the sum. of L2OO for the first day, and LSO for every successive twenty four hours which mails are delayed. Clause 19 provides that ‘‘so long as the efficient performances of the service here by contracted for are not interfered with the Company may carry mails for any other country or colony at rates not less than those payable by the Postmaster- General hereunder or such other rates as may from time to time be approved of by the Postmaster-General, but the Company shall have no claims against the Post master-General or the Government of New Zealand to any postage nor to any money on account thereof for mails car ried in any vessel employed under this contract, or on account of any services rendered, except as herein specially agreed to be paid.” Clause 29 is as follows : “ If the Company shall fail to commence the performances of the services hereby contracted to be pei funned aceoid’mg to the provisions thereof, or having com-

menced the same shall refuse or wilfully n -gleet to cairy on the same according {to the true intent and meaning of these present?, the Jompany shall forfeit and p iy to the Postmaster-General the sum of •seven thousand five hundred pounds (L 7,500) as by way of liquidated damages and not by way of penalty.” Ad de putes are to be left to arbitration. There are forty-three clauses in the contract,

A SHOOTING CASE.

[by telegraph.] Dunedin, To-day, Some excitement was caused in the North East Valley last evening by a re port of an attempted murder and suicide The report proved true, Baucaup Jacob Vandyke having shot Mary Ann Wads worth, wounding her slightly, and he afterwards attempted to take his own life. A party was being held in Cameron’s Upper Junction Hotel. It was attended by about a dozm or more people, among whom was Miss Wadsworth. Shortly after 9 o’clock Vandyke entered the room where the company were engaged dancing, and took a seat at the side of the room, but almost immediately rose to his feet, and presenting a revolver at Miss Wadsworth’s head fired. Miss Wads worth was at the time dancing with a young man who had been invited to the party. The bullet grazed the aide of .her neck, indicting a slight wound, and she fell into the arms of her partner. Van dyke seeing the first shot had not taken effect took aim with the intention of firing again, but the revolver missed fire. He then attempted to shoot himself, but being rushed by the bystanders the muzzle of the revolver was forced downwards, and the ball entered the floor. The men in the room having secured Vandyke, proceeded to bind him with ropes, and at once sent for the police. Ser geant O’Neill lost no time in reaching the Junction in company with Dc Martin, who attended to Miss Wadsworth’s in juries. The wound was ascertaiued to be of a very slight character, and the doctor is of opinion that the patient will be quite well in two or three days. Vandyke was : conveyed to town by Sergeant O’Neill, i who lodged him in the lock-up shortly i before two o’clock this morning. On i searching him, among other things, there i was found on bis person a packet of cart ; ridges. The bullet which struck Mise Wadsworth lodged in a sofa in the room, i from which it was received by the police, , Vandyke is a gardener who has proper!j r at the Junction. He has resided there foj i about six years. He is a German by - birth, and apparently about 45 years I Miss Wadsworth is 17 years of age, andi \ the daughter of a dairyman well-known ii - the district. Vandyke is believed to havi , paid his addresses to her, and beinj a accorded but slight encouragement he be i came jealous. This is the only motiv ; assigned for the deed. s Later. , Vandyke was brought up at the Gour 1 nvi/1 M/tmnatill fio nawf.

NEW ZEALAND INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION.

The following with regard to the Indus trial Home Branch of the New Zealand Industrial Exhibition is published for general information ;—A comprehensive branch or class is required to include all industries developed with small expendi ture within the schools and homes of the colony. To understand the nature of this class it is necessary to point out that desirable as it is to bring capital to the aid of labor, and much as the colony will in future depend on such union, yet a vast amount of wealth may be created within the homes of the people by occupations of all descriptions, which combine industry with amus-ment, and result in the pro duction of articles of more or less value. The enjoyment which more or less accom panies occupation depends very much upon the work being varied. The occupation from which a livelihood is gained is apt to lose its attractiveness in the monotony which surrounds it. The child delights in playing at cooking, washing and other household duties which are more or less drudgery to those whose livelihood depends on them. So the man. who works eight hours at hia particular occupation is not likely to feel pleasure in prolonging within the twenty-four hours that especial work, yet he may in tensely enjoy some different occupation, and none the less may ha enjoy it be cause it brings to him profit. That profit may not be actual money ; it may come to him in the adornment of his home, or in yielding to him increased home con veniences or comforts. One pennyworth of home work> day achieved oy 240,000 persons means LI,OOO a day, or over L3C0,000 within a year, either realised or the expenditure of the same saved. It would be a mistake to overlook such in dustries in exhibitions which aspire to deal with the occupations of the people on the smallest, as well as on the largest, scale within the Exhibition itself. It will be impossible to deal with the most obvious and fruitful of home industries, the improvement of the home itself, and the land within which it stands. The local Agricultural - Societies may be better able to see their way to encourage such competition and to decide on its results if they will do so. It should be within the functions of the Exhibition 10 place at the disposal of those Societies a certain number of dis tinctions affiliated to the Exhibitions, to be dispensed to those whose homes are most conspicuous examples of the results which may be achieved by members of a family in their leisure hours. 1 shall be prepared to treat with local Societies dis posed to undertake such a task, but the r xhibition tray take direct cognisance of the industry which'produces articles of a

portable nature capable of exhibition, and apace will be set apart for the purpose and distinct recognition given for excellence. This branch of the Exhibition will include articles manufactured by working men, together with articles made by women and children, and the word "article” includes works of art and ornament, as well as of usefulness. It will also be made to include

the recognition of excellence by artisans and mechanics. The large manufacturers and producers are necessarily dependent on the skill and exertions of those whom

they employ. They get the merit of their employers’ labor, and it could hardly be otherwise- The . whole factory depends on the judgment, skill and enterprise of the owners, and a great part of their skill is evidenced by their selection of able hands. It would be impossible to point to the different persona in the es tablishment to which the different results belong, but in the particular branch of

the Exhibition now under reference it is desired to give opportunities of distinc tion to individual artisans, and none should more welcome their success than their immediate employers. The follow ing const!cute the classification of this branch, and it is to be distinctly under stood that the actual workmen and work women ace in this branch to be the ex hibitors;—Group I—Works of children not exceeding thirteen years of age. Group 2—Works of childreu net exceed ing sixteen years of age. Group 3—(1) Works of art, (2) painting, (3) drawing, (4) sculpture, (5) carving, (6) art furniture. Group 4—Works of usefulness, of science, and of amusement, including philosophical apparatus aud models. Group 5—(1) Plain and art needlework, (2) dress making, (3) millinery, (4) upholstering, (8) tapestry, (6) embroidery, (7) knitting, (8) netting, (9) crochet, (10) lace, (11) spinning, (12) weaving, (13) straw, (14) plaiting, (15) leather work, Julius Vogel.

SPORTING.

WAIMATE EAOES. The following nominations havebeen received last night for the Waimate Racing Club’s meeting on Janaary Ist and 2nd : First Day. Hurdles —Trapper, Moody, Karearea, Waverley and Early Bird. County Purse— Ormidale, Tongariro, Karearea, Forty-fives, Freetrader and Viking. Waimate Handicap —Adamant, Jack daw, lonic, Ra'ly (late Whitbach), Moka rakara, Furtrader and Naylor. Publicans’ Handicap —lonic, Forty* fives, Adamant,* Pirate, BebeeoSy Moka* rakara, Furtrader, Naylor and Barnsby. Second Day. Hurdles. —Trapper, Ormidale, Moody, Karearea, Waverley, Pirate, Early Bird. Ladies' Purse. —Tongariro, Karearea, Forty-fives, Waverley, Pirate, Mokara kara. Tradesmen’s Handicap. Adamant, Jackdaw, lonic, Pirate, Bally, Mokara kara, Furtrader, Naylor, Barnsby. Flying Handicap. —lonic, Karearea, Forty-fives, Furtrader, Yiking, Spof* forth. AUCKLAND CUP.

[by telegraph.] Auckland, To-day. The following is the Onp betting ; 6 to 1 agst Administrator (tk) 6 1 Jack (tk) s—l —— Jack (off) 8— 1 Black Bose and libel ler (tk) 10 1 Salvage and Necklace (eS) 100 Salvage, Turquoise, Youth and Lin* wood arrived from South to-day.

CRICKET.

THE ENGLISH CRIOKETEE& [rKDTEE’S TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT.] Adelaide, Yesterday, The cricket match between the English and Australian teams commenced here to day. The latter was represented by Alex ander, Blackham, Boyle, Bonnor, Banner man, Cooper, Gtffen, Murdoch, McDon nell, Palmer and Scott. Spofforth was absent, and Midwinter was unable to play on account of illness. The weaihtsrwaa splendid throughout the day, and’ the attendance of spectators was .good. The Australians went in first, and at the lun cheon adjournment lost two wickets for 40 runs. Bannerman, Ibw, 2 ; McDon nell, not out, 33 : and Murdoch, o, 6. The Australians continued at the wickets all the afternoon, and put to gether a total of 243 runs before the last wicket fell. The following are the scores ; Bannerman, Ibw 2 Murdoch, c. 5 McDonnell, b ... lay Giffen, b ... ... ... ... S Scott, b ... ... ... ... lo Bonnor, c 4 Alexander, run out ... ... 3 Blackham, c ... ... ... 66 Palmer, b 6 Bsyle, c ... ... ... i Cooper, not out ... ... ... O Extras ... ... ... II Total 243 McDonnell’s playing was much ad mired, and his brilliant hitting was fre quently applauded.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

r [REUTER'S TBIiKOKA.Ua—COPYRIGHT.] 3 Monetary and OommerciaL ' r London, December 11. - Consols remain at ex div. The > total reserve in the Bank of England irf ’ notes and bullion is Li2,n0,000, 3 being an increase since last Thursday r of L 900,000. The proportion of re - serve to liabilities has advanced from i 38 to 43 per cent. The market for > colonial breadstuff's and tallow is un r changed. r t (Received December 13, 12.10 p.m.) Shipping. > London, December 12. 1 Arrived, at Plymouth—Steamship > Doric, from Lyttelton, and steamship | Potosi, from Melbourne. . The Franco-Chinese Difficulty. | Paris. December 12, " , In the Chamber of Deputies • last , night the Premier, M. Ferry, made~a • statement regarding the Franco-Chmese difficulty, in which he announced that the attitude assumed by the Chinese Government bad defeated Earl Granville’s efforts at mediation between the two countries, and the parleying which had been proceeding was now ended. M, Ferry added that the Go vernment intended to pursue energetic measures in the prosecution of hostili ties against China. [Received December 13,12.40 p.m.] The Federation Bill. London, December 12. The amendment proposed by the Imperial Government in the Draft Bill to constitute a Federal Council of Aus tralasia are now shown to be chiefly, verbal, and are likely to prove quite unobjectionable to the colonits. France and Madagascar. Paris, December 12. An official telegram from Madagas car has been published. It states that the French forces have captured a fort containing five guns at South Vohectas, and that in the engagement which took place 200 Hovas were killed. A War Vote. The Senate have agreed to an addk tional 45,000,000 francs for the French operations in Tonquin. In the debate which took place on the motion for the credit, M. Ferry promised that imme diate action should be taken by the Go vernment in carrying on the war with China. The Egyptian Oaisso. Cairo, December 12. The Australian, French, and Italian Governments support the claims of Germany and Russia to seats on the Commission of the Caisse of the Public Debt.

AUSTRALIAN.

(bedtsb’s telegrams—copyright.) Prorogation of Parliaments Melbourne, Yeaterday, Parliament was prorogued this after* noon by his Excellency the Governoor, who, in the course of his speech on the occasion, remarked that the session had been distinguished by the magnitude and fruitfulness of the labors under* taken. He congratulated the meinliefs upon the unanimity displayed in* {Hiss ing various resolutions relating to fede ration and annexation. The represen tations which had been made to the Imperial Government had only been partially successful A satisfactory pro tectorate had, however, already been established over the southern portion of ' New Guinea, and he hoped this Step

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1884.



Shade Date. Min. Vlax. Max. Observations Dec. 6 55- 65- 75- South-west rain » 7 53- 65- 6 S . South-west rain „ 8 53* 63- in. Showeis „ 9 54- 65. 119. Showers io 53- 70. no. Showers ,, II 53- 76. in. Fine M 12 53* 74- 112. tine



Wanted. WANTED Known—One or two young 1 gentlemen can obtain comfortable Board and Lodgings by applying at office of this paper. 12 2295 WANTED —lmprover to Dresamak- < ing, also Apprentice. Apply at ] once, to Mrs Hodqb, Dressmaker, East J s reet' 12 2303 WANTED Known—A young lady re quiring Board and Lodging, where ( I uo other boarders are kept, can obtain particulars at Guardian Office. 12 2287 TJTANTED 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 3s 9d ; other goods equally cheap; must be sold—come and see them. H. O. bEGBRS, fcealys’ Buildings, East 8 treat. WANTED Known—A. Okr is selling for cash at the following reduced prices :—Tea, rare value, per box 14» 6d ; tea, per lb la 3d, extra quality ; L.B. sugar, per lb 3d ; currants, per lb s£d ; raisins, per lb 6d ; tapioca, per lb 3d, fine white ; sago, par lb 3d ; sperms, per lb 7d; sauce, per bottle 6d ; rice, best Japan, 3J. 11 2066 WANTED Known—New currants, s|d; new raisins, 6sd; new sultanas, 7£d; new figs (per Ruapehu), Is; Jordan almonds, 2a per lb; muscatels, Is 6d ; mixed biscuits, fid per lb ; lunch biscuits, 3d. J. McGregor, Tancred street. WANTED Known—Fresh Flounders are daily despatched direct from 1 our own boat, now fishing at Lake Elles mere. Delivery guaranteed within eight hours from time of catching. Ail orders received at my shop will be immediately executed on arrival of the trains W. O. 5 Page, East street, Ashburton. 11 2151 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 i attended to. 7600



w hat is this disease that is COMING UPON US ? Like a thief at night it steals in upon us un awares. Many person? have pains about the chest arid sides, and sometimes in the back, They feel dull and sleepy; the mouth has a bad taste, especially in the morning. A sort of sticky slime collects about the teeth. The appetite is poor. There is a feeling like a heavy load on the stomach: sometimes a faint all-gone sensation at the pit of the stomach which food does not satisfy. The eyes are sunken, tjie hands and feet b.come cold and fed clammy. Alter a while a cough sets in— at first dry, but after a few months is attended with a greenish colored expectoration. The afflicted one feels tired a'l the while, and sleep does not seem to afford any rest. After a time he becomes ner> ous, irritable, and gloomy, and hiS evil fote odi gs. There is a giddiness,, a sort of whirling sensation in the head when rising up suddenly. The bowe s beco t e cos tive ; the skin is dry and hot at times; the blood becomes thick and stag ant; the whi es of the eyes bico : e tinged with yellow, the urine is scanty and high-colored, depositing a sediment after standing. There is frequently a spitting up of the food, sometimes with a - sour taste, and sometimes with a * sweetish taste; this is f equ n ly attended with palpita tion of the heart; the vision becomes impaired withspots before the eyes; there is a feeling of great prostration and weakness. All of these symptoms are in tun present. It is thought that nearly one-third of onr population has this disease in some of its varied forms. It has been found that medical men have mistaken the nature of this disease. Some have treated it for a liver complaint, others for kidney d'sease, etc., etc.., but none of the various kinds of treatment have been attended with success, because the remedy should be such as to act harmoniously upon each one of these -■ organs, and upon the stomach as well ; for in Dyspepsia '(for this is .really what the disease is) all of these organs paitake of this disease and require a remedy that will act upon all at the same time. Seigel’s Syrup acts like a charm in this class of complaints, giving almost immediate relief. The following letters from chemists of standing in the community where they live show., in what estimation the article is held. Wholesale agents, Kempthorne, Prosser and Co.’s New Zealand Drug Co. (limited), Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, and Auckland. John Archer, Harthill, near Sheffield : —I can confidently recommend it to all who m y be suffering fiom liver or stomach complaints, having the testimony ,of my customers, who have derived great benefit from the Syrup and Pills. The sale is increasing wonderfully. Geo. A. Webb, 141, York Street, Belfast;— 1 have sold a large quantity, and the parties have testified to its .being what you represent it. J. S. Metcalfe, s', Highga'e, Kendal:—l have [always great pleasure in recommending the Curative Syrup, for I have never known a case in which it has not relieved or cured, and 1 have sold many grosses. Robt. G. Gould, 27, High Stieet, Andover —I have always taken a great interest in your medicines, and I have recommended them, as 1 have found numerous cases of cure from their use. Robt Laine, Mqlksham :—I can well re commend, the Curative Syrup from having proved its efficacy for indigestion myself. Friockheim, Arbroath, Forfarshire, Sept 23, 1882. Dear Sir, —Last year I sent you a letter re commending Mother Seigel’s Syrup. I have Very much pleasure in still hearing testimony to the very satistactory results of the famed Syrup and Pills.' ‘Most patent medicines die out with me, but Mother Seigel has had steady sale ever since I commenced, and is still in as great demand as when I first began to sell the medicine. The cures which h ive cora tmder my notice are chiefly those of liver com plaint and general debility. A certain minister in my neighborhood says it is the only thing which has bt efited him and restored him .to his normal condition of health after being unable to preach for a con siderable length of time. I could mention also a great many other cases, but space wou'd not ahow. A near friend of mine, who is very much addicted to costiveness or costipation, finds that Mother Seigel’s Pills are the only pills which suit his complaint, 'AH other pills cause a reaction which is very annoying. Mother’s Sergei's Pills do not leave a had after effect. I have much pleasure in commending again to suffering humanity Mother Seigel’s ptedicines,' which are no sham. If tins letter is of any service y u can publi-h it. Yours very truly, (Signed) William S. Glass, Chemist



A. J. White, E;q. . Thonlas Chapman. West Auckland:—l find that the trade steadily increases. I sell more of 3 our medicines than any other kind. N. Danoll, Clun, Salop:—All who buy it are pleased, and recommend it. Jos. (Ralkwill, A.P.S., Kingsbridge;—The public seem to appreciate their great value. A, Armstead, Market Street, Dalton-in- Furness;—lt is needless for me to say that your valuable medicines have great sale in this dis trict—greater than any other I know of, giving great satisfaction. 15th August, iB?3. Dear Sir, —I write to tell you that Mr Hy. Hillier, ofVatesbury, Wilts, informs me that he suffered from a severe form of indigestion for upwards of four years, and took no erd of doctor's medicine without the slightest benefit ; and declares Mother SeigeVs Syrup which he got from me has saved his life. Yours truly, (Signed) Wehb, ' Chemist, Cain. MrWhite. ' 1 9 1949 D OMESTIO PATTE RN DEPOT. DRAPER AND DRESSMAKER, Sißßar, near Dancaster’e butchery.



Wf ANTED Known—Boots ! Boots 1 Y\ That Hayes and Co. are Clearing a few desperate lines of Boots, eto., to wit, Ladies’ Leather, 4s 6d; Men’s Shooters, Pegged, 10s; Men’s Elastic sides, 9s, and a lot of odd lines that must be cleared at once. 7 1272 TXT ANTED Known—That Jones and YV Bradshaw, next Mr Lancaster’s batchers 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 tjwn. All goods delivered free of charge in town. 4 752 SOMETHING worth knowing.—F. F. CLAYTON, Practical Tailor, pro fessed Coat and Habit Maker, is next Jones and Bradshaw’s, East street. F. F. C. 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—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. Fowke and McEwbs, Bootmakers, East street, Ash burton. .10 1973 Special Advertisements.



NEW BOOKS. NEW FANCY GOODS. NEW STATIONERY. NEW TOYS. PRIZE BOOKS, Exo. QHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR CARDS of N 3 it Zealand Scenery. A beautiful assortment of goods suitable for presents. Andrewes Bros., Booksellers, Stationers, &0., EAST STREET, SOUTH, Ashburton.



g TU DT ECONOMY I AND SUPPORT LOCAL INDUSTRY BT USING Native Coal, Which can be had at the yards of the undersigned. MAOPHERSON, FIRMER AND CO. (late A. Hayes), TIMBER, COAL, & WOOD | MERCHANTS.



New books i m EW BOOKS i CHRISTMAS 0 Now in. Popular Encyclopedia ( lies and Dependencies, bi jocal Government, by M. Treasury of Sciences, Biog •hop Appliances, Systema electricity and Magnetisi Material; Vanity Fair, by fewcomes ; English Me iacon, Cowper, Dic»ens, ] I the Plague Year, Plays 'he Prince Micharelli; Pt y Hoeckel ; India, the ‘eople, by Caird ; Gilber 'he Assommoir, by hmil oval History, by Ghaml Family Magazine, Irish



Special Advertisements. Dimant and Coe, ARE authorised LOCAL AGENTS for Singer’s SEWING M A CHINES, and are prepared to-receive PAYMENTS and afford all information in connection therewith. Treadle and Hand Machines on Time Payments. A supply ( f Machine extras on hand. CORNER EAST AND TANCRED STREETS, ASHBURTON. 11 2181 NEW TWEEDS ! SUMMER SUITS. Perfect Fit NEW TWEEDS! SUMMER SUITS. Guaranteed in the latest or any style that may be required. Craighead & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, WE have much pleasure in announcing to our friends and patrons, and all who may feel interested in the general ogress of our times that we have just ooived a splpndid assortment of Tweeds, Coatings, Serges, etc., etc., of the beat quality and latest designs—suitable for the season we are now entering. All Goods Supplied at LOWEST CASH PRICES. CRAIGHEAD & 00., Tancred street, Ashburton.



25 Branches Now Open 25 THE NEW” ZEALAND Clothing Factory Are now Showing NEWEST STYLES in SPRING k 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, Rugs, Portmanteaux, and every requisite at WHOLESALE PRICES. Note the address— NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, EAST STREET, Ashburton 25 Branches Now Open 25



DAVIS’S Cheap Clearing Sale NOW ON. £ b. d. Bedroom furnished complete for 6 6 0 Chest of 5 drawers, for ... 2 0 0 Suites in Leather, for 14 0 0 Suites in Sair, for 14 0 0 Every other an tide equally cheap. Must be Sold to make room for our CONSTANT MANUFACTURE OF FURNITURE of all kinds. W. DAVIS, Cabinet-maker and Upholsterer, EAST STREET SOUP , Ashburton 9 1729



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 any thing up to LI; if L 5 is spent, a 10s present will be given ;if L 3, a6s present; if LI, a 2a present; but if you only spend Ore Shilling you will get something. And every time you come during this month of De cember and up to January 6th, 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 bold. If you want a pretty hat, bon net, useful dress, or anything in house furnishing, we feell confi dent you will save 12£ per cent by shopping with us, besides getting a present equal to one shilling in every ten, each time you come. H. E. May & Co



1884. Victoria House. 1885. gPR IN G AND SUMMER SEASON. Feints, Dress Stupes, Costum !'», Trimmings, Fancy Tib’, Hosiery, Millinery, Men’s, Roys’, and Youths’ Clothing, Shirts (assorted), Hats, &c., &c., Of newest designs, super-excellent makes, and durability, selected and offered for the espe.cial purpose of well and worthily recommending Victoria House as pre-eminent for variety, quality, liberality, and incomparable value. Men’s, and Children’s BOOTS; &C., at “ call again ” prices. Patterns of Koslyn, Mosgeil, and Kaiapoi TWE *;DS received weekly, from which Men’s Youths’, and boys’ Garments are promptly made to measure, tit, finish, and fash) on perfect. Charges atrict.y reasonable. Dimant and Coe. Re*dy.Moaey Drapers, clothiers, <So, East and Tanoted streets in premises lately occupied by Otr and Co, ' j



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



A. Tapper, TIMBER MERCHANT, &c., Has decided to Selb 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 KOI BE REFUSED. Stock must be cleared off by December 31at. A LL DEBTS OWING prior to Ist DECEMBER must be paid by 15th legal steps for their recovery will be taken. H. W. BARRETT, 1537 Manager.



Take Hop Bitters three times a day, and you will have no doctors’ bills to pay. See.— AdvT.J Catarrh of thr Bladder.—Stinging .rritation, inflammation, all kidney and similar' complaints, cured by " Buchu-paiba.” The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. 3 Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis etc., are quickly cured by using Baxter’s *• Lung Preserver/’ rhis old-establislicd medicine is pleasant to the palate, ana highly extolled by members of the medical and clerical profession. Read ad* j vertisement. I



We know that there is nothing on earth equal to Hop Bitters as a family medicine. Look for. —[Advt.] Wells’ “ Rough 'on Corns.”—Ask for Wells’ “Rough on Corns.” Quick reliaf, complete, permanent cure. Corns, Warts bunions. The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. 3 Flies and Bugs.—Beetles, insects, roaches, ants, bed-bugs, rats, mice, gophers, jack-rab bits, cleared out by “ Rough on Rats.” The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents, 3 J