SHIPPING.

POET OP LYTTELTON. Arrived. Yesterday. I Mahinapua, s.s. from Dunedin. 1 Sailed. Yesterday. Mahinapna, s.b., for Wellington and West Coaat ports. SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. Wanganui, Yesterday. ] Sailed —Manawatu, for Westport and Qreymouth ; Hnia, for Wellington. Wellington, Yesterday. Arrived —Wairarapa, from Melbourne and South; Hawea, from Pmton and Nelson, - T Sailed —Wairarapa, for the North , Hawea, for Lyttelton. Dunedin Yesterday. Arrived— Wanaka, from the North. Sailed —Manapouri, for Melbourne, via Bluff and Hobart.

DAILY MEMORANDA.

MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, Eto. This Evening Oddfellows’ Hall—H.M.S. Pinafore, at 8 o’clock „. Oddfellows’ Hall—Dance at 10 30 p.m. Monday, November 24 Borough . Council, at Borough Council Chambers, at 7. Wednesday, November 2G iinbnrton County Council—At Council Chambers, 11 a.m. Saturday, December 6. • /fakanui Road Board, at Road Board office, Moore street, at 10.30 a.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1884. The franchise Bill.

The Constitutional crisis which fol lowed the rejection of the Franchise Bill by the Imperial House of Lords has evidently come to an end, and it is difficult to say which side has gained the victory. The Upper Chamber has, indeed, consented to allow the measure to pass, but only, it would seem, on the written guarantee from Mr Gladstone that a satisfactory redistribution of seats should take place immediately. Lord Salisbury and the Conservative peers have never pretended to oppose the extension of the Franchise, and were quite willing that Hodge should have a vote if he wanted it j but they argued, and with reason, that its appli cation to the constituencies as they now exist would be a mistake. Virtu ally, therefore, we think that the Peers have reason to believe that their obstruction has been justified by the compromise, although the appeal to the country which they wished to bring about has not taken place. Englishmen take their politics—like their pleasures sadly, and the mode of expressing their opinions by parading the streets in end less processions has its ludicrous aspect. Except as showing what can be done in the way of organisation, it is not easy to see what these monster demonstrations prove. At any rate it may be safely said that not one out of every hundred who take part in them care a brass farthing for the question at issue, and simply take advantage of the occasion ' for a day’s outing, although it would seem to most reason able beings a strange kind of amuse ment. What strikes us particularly in connection with these demonstrations is the almost entire absence of origin ality. The stale old joke of carrying two loaves, a large one to represent the people and a small one to represent the Lord?, still finds a place in the Liberal processions while there is no alteration in the time honored mottoes inscribed on patrio tic banners and the speeches de livered and resolutions unanimously passed have been stereotyped since the the first time the Upper House"ob structed the will of the people,” as the Radical politicians put it. When it is considered that the result of these meetings is absolutely nil, that the ob jurgatory denunciations of that dis graceful blot on our Constitution, an hereditary Chamber, have no more effect than the prelatical curse in the celebrated legend of “ Jackdaw of Rheims,” one can only consider the whole affair as a gigantic farce, got up for the enjoyment of a vast crowd of gaping rpstics, who would be sorely puzzled, if questioned, to say what was the precise nature of the grievance they labor under. To give the Conserva tives credit, they have in their counter demonstrations on the Franchise busi ness initiated a much pleasanter way of doing things. Political picnics during the time that this agitation raged were quite the fashion in England. Lord Salisbury threw open his beautiful grounds at Hatfield, and the Great Unwashed could enjoy themselves as they liked, the only penalty they had to pay being to listen to a speech on the ouestion of the hour. It is no wondejr that this kind of demonstration found favor, and as everything was cut and dried, and the applause came in at the proper time, it was easy to make it appear that the resolutions passed re presented the will of the people, The Radicals may have secured larger attendances at their meetings than did the Conservatives, but there was no difference m the matter of unanimity, and that after all is the prin cipal thing. One point English men may congratulate themselves upon, and that is that their mode of express ing popular opinion on political ques tions is far less dangerous than is in vogue across the Channel. Had such an important political crisis occurred in Paris, barricades would have been erected and the people would have amused themselves by pelting each other with bullets, while Britons are perfectly satisfied with the bandying of words. Which is the more effective we will not venture to say, but in spite of the speeches of the noisy dema gogues in England the Upper Chamber seems to be as far from extinction as ever, and in this matter of the Fran chise Bill they have got, if not as much as they wanted, at least a great deal ( more than the Radical members of the Cabinet were willing to concede to them a few months back

If in the pulpit, as elsewhere, “ variety is charming,” the church-going folk of Ashburton must have had recently most gratifying experiences. Nearly all the denominations have had a visit from some welcome preacher, and just now the Wea leyans are being favored with talented and influential ecclesiastics. Last Sunday in the unavoidable absence of Mr Burgess —the Rev G. Lane, secretary of the New South Wales Conference, occupied the Wesleyan Church pulpit, and the high encomiumaexpressed concerning Mr Lane’s discourses led to the inference that he had appreciative congregations. To morrow the Rev J. W. Crisp is announced to conduct the services morning and even-

ing. Mr Crisp, who is a relative of an Ashburton solicitor of that name, is an excellent speaker, and the Church should be well filled at the respective services. Yolbracht’a New Zealand Tobacco- Grown g and Curing Company resolved, at a meeting held at Auckland yesterday, on also commencing immediately the manufacture of cigars and tobacco. A copy of the regulations for preventing collisions at sea, made by the Queen and Council on the joint recommendation of tho Admiralty and the Board of Trade, appears in the Gazette, with an intimation of the Minister in charge of the Marine Department that they are in force in Now Zealand in regard to all British ships and boats, and are to be substituted for the regulations gazetted on the 15th April, 1880.

Two additional informations have been laid against Waring Taylor for misde meanors in connection with his bank ruptcy, and it is understood that twelve

others are pending. At the Wellington Appeal Coart yester day, in the case of the creditors’ trustee in the estate of Arakatera Te Wera v. E. K. Walter and others (Auckland), the Court dismissed the appeal without calling upon respondent to answer. The constitution of the Greymouth Harbor Board having caused some dis satisfaction, an indignation meeting was convened for last evening. There was a largo attendance, and a great deal of ban ter took place. A resolution was pro posed to the efifed that the public had no faith in the Board as at present consti tuted. Exception was taken to this, as it reflected upon the Board as a whole, and an amendment antagonistic to the resolution and expressing a desire that the Government should cause the commercial element to be more adequately repre sented when a vacancy occurred, was carried. The object of the meeting was thus entirely neutralised. The big d edge commenced to work on the Otago bar yesterday morning, but in the afternoon one of the iron pins gave way, which unrove the whole of her buckets. The diving dress was pul on board the tug, and a diver will try to re cover the lost buckets. The buckets can be recovered but with difficulty. Subse quently a special meeting of the Board was held, principally to consider the state of the bar. It was resolved to press for ward the permanent that is the breakwater which is designed to concen trate the current, and so deepen the bar. with the utmost despatch, either by an increase of hands or by working double shifts. The loss of the dredge’s buckets was conveyed te the meeting by the Chair man, and a Committee was instructed to enquire into the condition of her ma chinery and why she had 'not been more regularly employed on the bar. The appeal to the Privy Council in the cause celebre of Connor v McKay, will not in all probability come on for hearing, as Connor has taken steps to have the appeal stayed, owing to McKay’s insolvency. The total number of entries received for the Dunedin Agricultural and Pastoral Association Show is 1,034, as compared with 798 last year. The merino sheep only show 9 as compared with 64 last year, but in all the Other classes of sheep and cattle, also in draught horses, there is an increase. Dalgety and Confpany, Limited, have received cable advice from their head office in London, to the following effect:— Wcol: Sales continue firmer; demand increasing. Prices are somewhat higher ; all qualities are readily sold. Tallow: Prices areCd lower. Wheat : Per quer ist of 4801 b afloat per A 1 iron vessel, 33s 9d.

The Oamaru show was continued yes terday. the attendance being the Lrgest over seen on the ground. The s ock judged consisted of polled Angus cattle and of shorthorns and draught stock there was a remarkably good collection. The cups were taken by the following exhibi tors:—.Cup, value 25 guineas, for draught horses, the Hon M. Holmes ; cup value 20 guineas, for stallions, B._ Menlove. Three special cups of the value of LSO each were given for the largest number of points in sheep, in cattle and in horses The first was won by Mr John Reid, the second by Messrs Macfarlane, and the third by the Hon M. Holmes. The Electric Light which has been erected by the agents of the Galcher Co. for the illumination of wharves at Lyttel ton was formally taken over by the Har bor Board last night. The Governor visited Lyttelton for the purpose of turn ing on the lights on the full installation

for the first time. According to Dr W, G. Grace, who has Just been interviewed by a representative of the Pall Mall Gazette, the visits of the Australians to these shores have served to attract more universal attention to cricket than it has ever enjoyed before. “ The best cricketer in England,” to quote Mr Spofforth’s opinion of Dr Grace, " was rather reticent in regard to inquiries addressed to him by the representative as to his opinion of the individual merits of the Australian team.” He pronounced them J ‘ a very good lot of cricketers,” but would make no invidious distinction as to their play or other matters. Asked his opinion on two technicalities of the game which have been discussed of late, he said that a fast bowler could “ break ” both ways, but admitted that this could not be done with precision. The other had re ference to a recent occuTence; the middle stump was bowled so as to fall nearly out of the ground, but owing to the two outside stumps pinching the bails did not fall. “If the stutpps and balls,” said the Oracle, “ are properly made h n d pitched this could not occur ; but., supposing it did happen, the verdict would depend upon the umpire, whether he says ‘ Out ’ oi not If I were umpire I should cer tainly give it out.” Dr Grace, it appears, will only play for the county next season, as his professional ducios will keep him at home.

The local industries of Ashburton are grow ing apace. ' A visit to the principal workshops in this town will convince any of our readers that there is still a splendid future before us if we 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 Mecch and Co. present r. busy appearance, and having im proved machinery g.re 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 suitabl to all classes, and v/e believe at prices that musi command a ready sale. Our advice is inspect Meech and Co.’s stock for house fur nishings.

Indigestion and Liver Complaints.—For these complaints Baxter’s Compound Quinine Pills have proved a specific, acting powerfully on the liver and mildly on the stomach* Sold everywhere, or post free from J. Baxter, Chemist, Christchurch, for 19 r-x 44 stamps. Oh, how refreshing, palatable, and reviving s a draught of cool water, with Hop Bitters in t, to a fever patient, See.—(|Apvf. j

There was another crowded house a the Oddfellows’ Hall last night, when the opera of H.M.S. Pinafore was repeated. The performance again went remarkably well, and the applause was loud and fre-

quent, several of the numbers being re demanded. Between the acts Mr Wolf announced that tho societies had deter-

mined to give one more representation of the opera this evening, a large number of people having been unable to obtain seats on the previous nights. The announce ment was received with applause, and we have no doubt there will be a good atten dance. Those who have not yet witnessed the entertainment should not f iil o take advantage of the opportunity this evening, as there can be no question it is tho best of its kind ever given in Ashburton, and reflects the highest credit upon every one concerned.

The adjourned meeting of persons inte rested in the annual Winslow sports wil be held at the Winslow Hotel this even ing.

The annual garden party in connection with St Stephen’s Church will be held on ] the parsonage grounds on Anniversary Day, December 16th. There was a fair attendance at the Town Hall during yesterday and last evening to witness the mechanical diorama of New Z .-aland scenery, etc. As the promoters have reduced the price of admission to sixpence, they anticipate a large attend ance this evening. There will be a large number ot excellent pr zes given this evening.

The ordinary sales will take place_ at I the Ashburton Yards on Tuesday next in stead of Tinwald. Holloway’s Pills. Liver Complaints.—The digestion cannot be long so seriously disordered withopt the de rangement being perceptible on the counten ance. These pills prevent both unpleasant consequences ; they improve the appetite and with the increase of desire for food, they augment the powers of digestion and assimila tion in the stomach. Holloways Pills deal most satisfactorily with deranged or diseased conditions of the many organs engaged in ex tracting nourishment for our bodies from our various diets—as the liver, stomach, and bowels, over all of which they exercise the most salutary control. By resorting at an early stage of this malady to these purifiying and laxative Pills, the dyspeptic is speedily restored to health and strength, and his sallowness gradually vanishes. —[Advt.]

August Flower.—The most miserable beings in the world arc those suffering from dyspepsia and liver complaint. More than 7S per cent of the people are afflicted with these two diseases and their effects; such as sour stomach, sick headache, habitual costiveness, palpitation of the heart, heart burn, waterbrash, gnawing and burning pains at the pit of the stomach, yellow skin, coated tongue and 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. It costs only 3s 6d a bottle. Sample bottles, 6d. —[Advt. This evening our advertising columns con tain a large price list from one of the leading drapery establishments in Christchurch, and, we are confident visitors to town will do well by giving them a call. The r stock is large and well assorted, containing all the novelties of the season ai d a grand assortment of general household drapery, men’s and boys’ clothing, hats, shirts, ties, and scarves. The ladies’ show room is well worth a visit, being well stocked in millinery, mantles and underclothing of a large and varied description, at prices that are bound to effect a speedy clearance. H. E May & Co., The Hall.—[Advt.]

ASHBURTON SPRING MEETING.

The annual Spring Meeting of the Ash burton Racing Club was concluded yes terday, and wo regret that it is not our pleasing duty to again congratulate the Club upon the unqualified success of the fixture. We need hardly repeat that there have been no shortcomings on the part of the Committee or other officials of the Club, they have one and all well deserved a continuation of the success which has attended their previous gather ings, and the only deficiency—a serious one, but one quite beyond the control of the management —was in the number of the competitors for the handsome stakes offered by the Club. The weather left nothing to be desired in that direction, the attendance of the public wa's remark ably good, and considering the char acter of the racing the commission accruing from the 13,102 invested upon the totalisator must be considered satis factory. It is difficult to account for the small fields, but the solution of this diffi culty will doubtless engage the early attention of the Committee, and wo might suggest for their consideration the pos sibility of owners being satiated with racing sb” soon after the Metropolitan meeting, and the propriety of making some change in the date ®f their fixture. The fact that the Post Stakes of 20 sovs on the first day, for district horses, attracted a field of eight, and the largest investment of the meeting on the totalisa tor, and yielded a net profit of nearly LlO to the Club, iraj also point to the wis dora of more largely subsidising district races, and lessening the amounts given to the open races. Mr Campbell was very unfortunate as starter yesterday, but the Stewards, with characteristic promp titude, insisted upon Mr O’Brien apologising for some highly im proper criticism, Mr Stitt, as Judge, Mr M. Friedlander, as Clerk of the Scales, and Mr Hewson, as Clerk of the Course, were as usual an fait throughout the meeting in their respective offices, and the Secretary discharged his multifarious duties without any apparent hitch. The following are the results of the events run after we went to press yesterday; fc-'pbatch Race Handicap, of 15 sovs ; 3,- mile.

Mr McLeod s g m Flirt, 7at 31b (White) 1 Mr J. Ranger’s b s Coburg, 7st lib (Price) 2 Mr tx. Cox’s g g Pearl, 7st 71b, (Sharp) 3 Mr Healy's b m Idalia, Oat ... (Kllliot) 0 Mr J. H. Stephens’ hr m Brown Rose, 7st 31b (Jones) 0

The lot were despatched to a wretched start, of which Idalia got the worst, and Pearl the best. At the distance Pearl was beaten and left Coburg in command, but Flirt coming on the inside won by a length, Pearl a po»r gthird. Totalisator, dividend, L 3 Ba. Consolation Handic vp, of 30 sovs. One

mile. Messrs M. and C. Hobbs’ b g Jackdaw Bst 01b (Sharpe) 1 Mr R. Alexander’s ch f Duchess of Albany, 6st 121 h (White) 2

Mr H. Goodman’s b g Unit, 7st 21b (Mitchell) 3 Mr J. G. Seaton’s ch g Andy 9st (Keeth) 0 Mr J, Smith’s b g Frantic, 7at sib (Price) 0

Duchess of Albany made the running on the fall of the flag, and led to the dis tance, when Jackdaw joined her and ap peared to have the beat of the struggle, but within the rails the filly came again under the whip, and had a length's advan tage at the paddock gate, when she sud denly stopped and allowed Jackdaw to win. Totaliaator dividend, L2 2s. During the race for the Hunters Flat Race Royalty gaud Pirate were racing neck and neck on passing the stand, the former havingitha inside running. Walls, on Royalty, tried to jam Brirate bn tq the ra:ls ; and Hobbs, who was riding thq latter, drew out his whip in self-defence and struck Walls several times on the neck and shoulders. They were afterwards brought before the Stewards, when Walla was fined L 3 3a for improper riding, and Hobbs was censured for striking the rider of Royalty.

SETTLING.

The following are the amounts won by the different owners at the meeting : Mr D. O’Brien—Maiden HO; Cup, L2OO ; R.0.H., Ll2O ... £3OO Mr T. Quill —Ladies’ Purse, L4O ; Post Stakes, L2O; County Handicap, L4O ... ... 100 Mr A. Goodman—Welter Handi cap, LSO; Flying Habdicap, LSO 10° Mr J. Wilkinson—County Hurdles, I L4O : Hunters' Flat Race, LSO 90 Mr J. Forward —Handicap Hurdles 60 Messrs vl. and O. Hobbs- Consoia l tion Handicap 00 IMr McLeod —Scratch Race ... 16 Mr J. Hunt—Second County Hur dles 1° 1 Total £765

THE AUSTRALASIAN WESLEYAN CONFERENCE.

At the Wesleyan Conference yesterday it was resolved that the i;ext general Con ference should bo held in Melbourne in May. 1888. The revision of the book of discipline was completed, the Conference agreeing to adopt the book now revised as contain ing laws by which Australasian Wesley»n Methodists are governed, with the under standing that the legislation of the present Conference be inserted therein. The cordial thanks of the Conference were pre sented to the Committee in Melbourne, who have had this subject before them during the last three years, and especially to the Revs J. 0. Symons and W. F. Wells. . The Rev George Martin road a draft of an address to be presented by the Confer ence to the British Conference. After greeting the Fathers and Brethren of the British Conference, the ad dress continued —■ “ It must surely be gratifying to you to know that a result of your wisdom and foresight in extend ing your missionary operations to these colonies in the early part of the present century, the methodism of the old land is n >w doing noble work in leavening the religious life of the people of Aus ralasU with those great truths which we have re ceived as part of our Christian heritage. Whilst looking on the past with thankful ness, we look on the future with hope.” Reference was made to the material pro gress made in New Zealand and Australia. One of the difficulties in church work arose from the scattered and migratory character of the population, and the Conference found itself straitened to moot the spiritual necessities of these lands where the conditions are widely different from those of the Old Country, but Wesleyans here were anxious to build up a firm, compact and united Methodism, which should stand as a bulwark against the encroachments of disbelief, and become a mighty agent for the dissemination of Christian truth in connection with the Home and Foreign Missions. The lamented death of the Rev Benjamin Chapman was referred to, whose office of Secretary for Foreign Missions had been filled by the Rev W. Kelynack, D.D. The language of the savage natives of New Britain bad been reduced to writing, and the Gospel of St. Mark translated for them. The election of the Rev J. H. Fletcher, President of Newington College, Stanmore, showed the value of Australasian Methodists being placed in their educational institu tion. The establishment of a Ladies Col lege at Hawthorne, near Melbourne, was a new departure, and, under the manage ment of the Rev W. H. Fitchett, ren dered good service to the cause of re ligion and the culture of Australasian Methodism. The address concluded with an expression of renewed confidence in God, and the beat wishes for the continued prosperity of Methodism in the fatherland. In the afternoon the members of the Conference had a picnic at Lincoln, which was attended by about 600 and passed off very successfully.

A COMMUNARD’S VIEW OF ENGLAND.

The celebrated Communard, Jules Val- Ids, whose long residence in England has given him a better knowledge of the Eng lish than most of his countrymen can boast of, publishes a very remarkable article in the Matin Frangaisz, bidding both Germans and Frenchmen beware lest they rouse the dormant spirit of English men. M. Yallds candidly admits that his countrymen do not love the English. He proceeds:— “ The English in perfect good faith de spise us for our carelessness, our keen en joyment of ridicule, while they dread the quixotism which breaks out in heroism or in revolution. They regard us as alter nately apes and tigers. Perhaps they would fly at each others’ throats if the dip lomatic buffer were not timely interposed and revolution occasionally interfered. But matters have not come to such a pass. The newspaper war that deafens us just now does not portend the roaring of artillery. But should chance cause the mine to explode, the English would bo on a war footing quite as soon as we would.” Mr Val es then proceeds to argue that on land as well as oh their native element the English are more than a match for continental foes, French or German. People say that England has a navy but no army. It is true that she does not pen in barracks naif a million cf idlers with nothing to do but to pipeclay their belts whilst the taxpayers are starved to feed them. But at the first summons a huge multitude would start up calling for arms, and well able to wield them. The whole of the Militia and the Volunteers would rally round the Union Jack. In that country, where no man is compelled to be a soldier, soldiers would spring out from the ground. And why 1 Because, with out being eaten up by the conscription which devours five years out of his life, without being subjected to an iron disci pline, every man who is able to buy a rifle has a right to have one, and because every man who has a rifle submits to be drilled, and frequents the ranges and learns how to manoeuvre and how to shoot. Let but the hour of danger strike, and all these people can be mobilised and hold their own in action. They might guard the coasts, or even incorporate with the regulars, and, supported by the count less guns that are oast at Woolwich, they would hold their position by the side of seasoned troops, and right well would they hold. I am not one of those who deride the British army. We are a long way off from the Crimean campaign, where our neighbours showed not only bravery, but died like flies, while the puny French weathered the climate, fever and famine The lesson was not thrown away upon them, and they now know how to shift for themselves. Misery would act as recruiting-sergeant at the door of every public-house, and starvelings would eagerly press to take the Queen’s shilling, which might expand into a guinea, or possibly into a five pound note. We have in Franca millions of small people who own their own house or a bit of land, or have money in tljo funds, whom the slightest disturbance drives wild with Light, and who are quite prepared to s«ll to the enemy the produce of their orchard or dairy if he is prepared to pay for it— nay, who would sell their town itself to secure for their dwelling an immunity from shell and their parsons or purse from a scratch of the enemy’s sword. In Eng land people are, as a rule, ridiculously rich or absurdly poop. The absurdly poor form the bulk of the country, and they will serve her well. Those barefooted vagabonds suddenly provided with shoes,

those starvelings provided with regular meals, those thirsty souls whom their pay or the plunder after a victory* will enable to slake their unquenchable thirst niii, once they wear scarlet, form an innumerable horde, and will fight and die at the word of com* mand like a herd of Moslems. The honor of the flag will be their fortune, will be* come the great aim of life for those re generated outcasts. Out of that aim an ideal will ferment, and arise, and twinkle like a star. Damanet (the French Tommy Atkins), who on his hard cimp bed recol- . lects his cosy couch at home, and'mindful • of the future when be is an old man, will find these stout red-bearded fellows, who • have nothing to look back to and less to look forward to, very tough customers to 1 deal with. For that reason alone a think ing man would view a war with England with quite as much apprehension as the renewal of a duel with Germany. Be hind the iron Chancellor there stands Socialism, ever tracked and pursued, but ever menacing, and at whose bidding regiments may lay down their arms. , The people in the ranks may shake . hands with the people out of the ranks over the corpses of slaughtered generals. Let people at Yarzin not laugh at this. It might be that Chauvinism will perish thus. But in England, where cen turies must pass before there is a prospect of expropriation, nothing of the kind is to be feared. In England battalions will not go over and put up the butt end ol their muskets in token '-f surrender. The officers, quiet and impassive, will give the word of command without uttering a cry if they are wounded. Without exalting they mingle unperceivod with the crowd. In London no clattering of sabres is beard along the streets. In England the dram sounds only to give orders when danger is at hand. Beware of that silent race who raise their voice only above the roar of cannon and put on their red coats only to celebrate la fete au sang. M. Jules Valids would not be himself if ha did not indulge in exaggeration ; but this eloquent article shows that he has acquired a more thorough knowledge of England during his exile than many of his countrymen in high places.

METEOROLOGICAL READINGS.

SPORTING.

SOUTH CANTERBURY SPRING MEETING. The following are the weights for the handicaps to be run at the South Canter* bury Jockey Club’s Spring Meeting, to ho held on Tuesday, 26th instant

WELLINGTON SPRING MEETING. The following weights were declared yesterday afternoon ;

LOWER HEATHCOTE RACES.

The following additional nominations have been received by the Lower Heath* oote Racing Club ; Heaihcoxb Cpp —Rubin a Time Trot, of 50 bovb —Kate and Betty Flying Handicap—Nelly Hurdle Race', of 50 bovb —Gfaitera Grand Stand Handicap— Bnbiqa Time Trot, of 30 aova—Kate and Lady Bird SPRING* MEETING*. The following weights were declared last evening for the under-mentioned events:

CKICKET.

ENGLAND V. NE$ SOUTH WALES [rEOTEb’s TELKQBAV3 —COPYRIGHT.] Svunky, Yesterday.. The English cricketers commenced a match to-day against an Eleven of New South Wales The Australian team which recently returned from England was not represented. The home team went in first, and at the close of the day’s play had lost five wickets for 154 runs. The orincipal scorers were Jones, 72; MoSftS, 49; and 0. 2^

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1884.



The P following are the meteorological readings at Alford Station for the week ending Friday, November 21,1884: — Date. 5 Min. Max. Observations. Nov. IS S4* 114- Fine SO- 150. Very hot „ *7 56- 120. Fine „ 18 57- 74- Overcast » *9 S 8. 75- Overcast » 20 63- i‘S- Showers „ 21 55- 114. Fine



Spbing Handicap : li miles. • &t lb sb lb Salvage .. 9 0 Deceiver ... 7 4 Billy 8 4 Ionic... ... 6 .7 Tin Whiffler 8 2 Mermaid ... 6 0 Kingask . 7 9 Flying Handicap : i mile. Salvage .. 9 8 Deceiver ... 7 10 Billy 9 0 Jackdaw ... 6 7 Kingask 8 5 Ionic ... 6 7 Norman 7 10 Handicap Hurdler ; 2 miles. Barbary ' ... 11 10 Doctor * ..I 9 10 Black Doctor 11 0 Mermaid ... .9 7 Pirate 10 4 Lady Eva ... 9 0 Ormidale ... 10 0 Dandy ... 8 7 District Back ; Ih miles. Mokarakara 10 7 Temuka ... 8 7 Batnaby ... 9 7 P.rty-fives ... 7 12 Doctor 9 0 Spofforth ... 7 7 Norman ... 9 0 Kyneton ... 7 7 Jackdaw ... 9 0 Nailor ... 7 0 Ionic 9 0



Fees Handicap. St lb st lb Leonora ... 9 7 Pasha ... 7 0 The Poet ... 8 8 Hollo ...$6 13 Administrator 8 7 Misdeal ... 6 13 Minerva ... 8 6 Last Chance 6 10 Nortnanby 8 5 Wideawake 6 7 Black Bose 8 5 Home Rule 6 7 Consul 8 4 Christina ... 6 7 Bayard 8 3 Abraham 6 4 Ugly Buck 8 2 Romp ... 6 2 Refrigerator* 8 0 Sir William 6 0 Pilgrimage 7 13 Jumbo ... 6 0 Speculation The Druid... 6 0 (late Hip- Dynamite ... 6 0 podamia) 7 10 Liability ... 6 0 Armourer ... 7 10 Hurricane... 6 0 The Slave ... 7 9 Jim... ... 6 0 First Water 7 8 Royalty ... 6 0 Main Boom 7 7 Speculation Laurel 7 5 (lategatioa) 6 0 Pearl 7 2 swordsman 6 0 Witiora 7 2



Auckland Cup: two and a quarter miles. 8t lb at lb WelcomeJack 9 10 Normanby... 7 0 Vanguard .. 9 6 Necklace ... 7 0 Tasman 9 5 Tigredia ... 7 0 Oadeia 9 0 Poet ... 6 18 Lady Emma 8 10 Eskatos ... 6 10 Salvage ... 8 7 Lady Evelyn 6 10 Leonora .. 8 4 Kalo 6 7 Turquoise *. 8 4 Charmer ... G 7 Black Rose 7 6 Pipi 6 7 Tim Whifflei 7 4 Painter 6 0 Administrator 7 2 Carbineer... 6 0 Consul 7 2 Tetford ... 6 0 Trenton ... 7 2 St. Leger ... 6 0 Liverpool ... 7 2 Alaric 6 0 Fusilier 7 2 Wood Nympa 5 12 Minerva ... 9 0 Alaska 5 7 Radames ... 7 0 Revolver ... 6 7- Libeller 7 0 Castashore 5 7 Yuba Bill ... 7 0 1 Steeplechase. Clarence ... 12 0 Home Rule 9 7 The Lad ... 12 0 Ngata ... 9 7 King Arthur 11 0 Exchange ... 9 7 Chandler ... 11 0 Kingask ... 9 7 Arlie 10 10 Volunteer... 9 7 Te Whetu... 10 7 GentleYouth 9 7 Barbary 10 6 Linwood ... 9 7 New Year... 10 5 Tidal Wave 9 7 Minute 9 12 Wideawake 9 7 Sunray 9 12 Fair Play ... 9 7 King ..i 9 L2 Marmion ..1 9 7 Angler 9 12 Julia Anq... 9 7



Wanted. WANTED Situation Housekeeper or Ge Apply, by letter, to M.T South Rskaia. WANTED Known —H. the Cheapest Hous First-class Drapery and Mi thing marked with a small buildings, East street. WANTED —Orders foi which will be su undersigned as they arri». Lake Ellesmere. Orders lef f East street will be execute W. 0. Page. WANTED A Certifi for the Side School Salary L 96 per annum, bonuses, providing the ai ance is not leas than 69. and testimonials to be forw than Tuesday, the 25th N< addressed to Mr Thos Sej By order, J. Ward, Secret WANTED Known—A. ( for cash at the folk prices :—Tea, rare value, pc tea, per lb Is 3d, extra sugar, per lb 3d ; currant raisins, per lb 6d ; tapioca, white ; sago, par lb 3d ; spe sauce, per bottle Gd ; rice, 1 WANTED Known—Tha Bros, have on sale for the shearing season, (the favorite brands, Nos. Etc.), Turkey Oilstones, Raddle, Boiled Oil, Woolp WANTED Known Sugar, 3£d; Kerose 501 b Flour, 4 s 9d ; Oyster 8d; Biscuits. 3d ; agc Is 6d. J. McGregor, Ta WANTED KNOWN—I Bill Poster, The a: etc., Town .Hall, Ashburtc companies and others visi should communicate wi Orders by post or telej attended to. ITT A MTTT.Ta Known



Coals, Coals. HAYING 1,000 TONS n hand of the BEST COALS imported, viz., OLD LA ETON, We beg to solicit a share of public patron age. Farmers would do well to give us a ”1579 MATSON, COX & CO. M R SIDNEY WOLF From the Royal Academy of Mssio, London, PROFESSOR OF SINGING AND PIANOFORTE, Cox Street, Ashburton. SINGING CLASS. Quarter commences THURSDAY, 24th, Oddfellows’ Hall. Singing at sight. Part singing, Glees, etc., etc. Terms— One Guinea per quarter. 49b0 NEW BOOKS. NEW FANCY GOODS. NEW STATIONERY. NEW TOYS. PRIZE BOOKS, Etc. of Now Zealand Scerifery. A beautiful assortment of goods suitable for presents. Andrewes Bros., BooksklliZßS, Stationers, &0., ST STREET, SOUTH, Ashburton. NEW TWEEDS 1 SUMMER SUITS. Perfect Fit NEW TWEEDS! SUMMER SUITS. Guaranteed la the latest or any style that may be required. Craighead & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, [XT’® have much pleasure in announcing yy to our friends and patrons, and 11 who may feel interested in the general ogress of our times that we have just coived a splendid assortment of Tweeds, eatings, Serges, etc., eta., of the best uality and latest designs—suitable for lie season we are now entering. All Goods Supplied at LOWEST CASH PRICE 3. CRAIGHEAD & CO., Tancred street, Ashburton.



ADMISSION FREE.—There are several subjects agitating just now the publ c mind, and need not be enumerated: These all however, retire before the all engrossing ques tion, Where can we procure good tea? Many fortunate persons have set this question at rest by purchasing the favorite blends of Nelson, Moateiand Co.; but many have not done so, and, consequently, their minds are still un settled, and a feeling of unrest prevails. The remedy is easy and certain.. Give me a call. Admission r ree ! Great variety of well-chosen goods in stock, too numerous to particularise, and all to be sold at the lowest possible prices for cash or monthly accounts. H. M. Carson, Grocery, Fruit and Italian Warehouse, between the two banks, wholesale and retail agent for Nelson Moate and Co.’s pure blended teas, in packets and boxes.



A. Tapper, s AWMILLER TIMBER, AND # IRON MERCHANT, East street, Ashburton, Has decided to SELIi OFF His Large Stock of TIMBER I BUILDING GATES & IRON I MATERIALS FENCING WIRE, &c. at greatly Seduced Prices, As he is retiring from business, therefore ANY REASONABLE OFFER WILL NOT BE REFUSED. Stock it bo cleared off by December 3i~'t H. W. BARRETT, 9 IBs? Manager.



Special Advertisements. jgARRAOOOTA, BARRACOOTA, Barracouta. As the drapery and grocery is reduced in price, C. RYBL boga to inform the public that he intends Irom tbia date to itUDUOB the price of FISH, viz, Fresh Barracouta 61, Smoked, 9d. 0. Rybl, Alford Forest Road or from the cart. 112094



REDUCTIONS. REDUCTIONS ■The Undersigned have For Sale at Reduced Prices : Timber. Timber. Timber. . Coal. Coal. Coal. Firewood. Firewood. Firewood. Stakes. Stakes. Stakes. . Posts. Posts. Posts. Hurdles. Hurdles. Hurdles. Inspection invited. MAOPHERSON, FILMER AND CO. (late A. Hayes), TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS, East street. W. H. COLLINS, Manager, Ashburton. •VT3W BOOKS! NEW BOOKS’) 3W BOOKS! and CHRISTMAS CARDS Now in. Popular Encyclopedia (14 vols); Colo nies and Dependencies, by T. S. Cotton ; oocal Government, by M. D. Chalmers ; Treasury of Sciences, Biographical, Work shop Appliances, Systematic Mineralogy, Electricity and Magnetism, Strength o) Material; Vanity Fair, by Thackery ; The. Newcomes ; English Men of Letters— Bacon, Cowper, Dioaens, Defoe ; Journal of the Plague Year, Plays from Molidre, The Prince Micharelli; Pedigree of Man, by Hoeckel; India, the Law and the People, by Caird ; Gilbert on Banking ; The Assommoir, by Emile Zola ; Medi eval History, by Chambers; Cassell’s family Magazine, Irish Pleasantry and Eun, English Scenery (6 vols), Countries of the World (6 vols), Peoples of the World (4 vols). All Round the World (2 vois), The Book of Health, Family Phy sician ; Animal Life, by Wright; The Technical Educator, Popular Educator, Men of the Time, Family Herald (half year vol), How the Poor Live. Thomas F. Farley, BOOKSELLER, ASHBURTON.



Special Advertisements. fiofUERHAM WATCHES |~\( Firm £5 10a. ATCHMAKERS tIEWELLIRS,



CHEAP STATIONERY FOR THE PEOPLE. Superfine note paper, 5i per ream Cream laid envelopes, 6a per 1t.03 Foolscap (unequiilled value), Is por quire CHEAP BOOKS. Standard works by various authors. CHRISTMAS CARDS. Beautifully Colored New Zealand Scenery From 3d and upwards. TOYS, FANCY GOODS, &c.. In great variety from Id and upwards. E. Bevan, BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, Em, (Next shop to Quill’s Hotel).



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. SL\rt«, Hats, Hosiery, Blankets, Rugs, Portmanteaus, and every requisite at WHOLESALE PRICES. Note the address NEW ,ZE ALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, EAST STREET, Ashburton ' 25 Branches Now Open 25



DAVIS’S Cheap Clearing Sale NOW ON. £ a. d. Bedroom furniahod eomploto for 0 0 0 Cheat of 5 drawers, for ...2 0 0 Suites in Leather, for 14 0 0 Suites in Hair, for 14 0 0 Every other article 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 SOUL’ , Ashburton 9 1729



Fancy and hoisesy COUNTER.. Four - Button - Length Suede Gloves, Is lid ; Six do, 2s lid ; Ten-Button do, 3s 3d. A beautiful assortment of Jersey Silk, Lisle and Taffeta Gloves; also the new Elbow Glove, Gauntlet Kid, Dogskin and Housemaids’ Gloves, Is 2d. India Muslin, 7|d ; Scarf Net, all colors, l|d; Children’s Sox, 4£d; Linen Buttons, Id per card •, Dress Steels, set; Tailor a Thread, 3d reel; China Tape, 4d£ doz. MANCHESTER COUNTER. Handsome Lace Curtains,3s lid; Pampadour Prints, dark colors, 4|d Ginghams, Gid ; Galatea Stripes, s|d; Crewdson’a No. 2 White Calico, 4s lid doz; Horrock’s, 3s lid ; Heavy Grey Twill Calico, 4M ; Grey Twill Sheeting, 9|d ; Harvard Shirting, 4Jd ; The New Unshrinkable Saxony Shirting, B|d, worth Is; Welsh Flannel, BJd; Saxony Welsh, ll|d; Good Cotton Diaper, 7£d ; Slate Selisia, 4|d ; Forfar, strong, for aprons, 6£d ; Honeycomb Quilts, only 4s lid,; Brown Holland, 4|d. CLOTHING ROOM. Men's Tweed Trousers, 5s lid, 7s lid, 9a 6d, 10a Qd; Men’s Trousers and Vest, Gs lid, 9s lid, 12s Gd, 15s ; Men’s Tweed Coats, 5a lid, 9s Gd, 12s Gd, 15s ; Boys- Tunic Suits, 5s lid, Ga 1 d, §s lid. 10s Gd. Men's, Boys’ and Youths Kaiapoi Clothing. Men’s Harvard Shirts, Is Gd, Is lid, 2s Gd, 2s lid; Men’s White Shirts, 2s lid, 4s lid, 4s lid, 5s lid ; Man s Hard and Soft Hats, la lid, 2a lid, 3a lid, 4s Hd. Sox, Ties, Collars, Scarves Braces, etc. TAILORING DEPARTMENT. In response to hundreds of en- , quiries for a good pair of Trousers and suits made to order at a rea sonable price, we have at last de termined to supply the long felt want. .... , We guarantee satisfaction and a Perfect Fit. H. E. May & Co.’s CASH SYSTEM Is now acknowledged to bo far the best both for buyer and seller.



1884. s Victoria House. BRING AND SUMMER SEASON. 1885. Prints, Dress Stum’s, Oo.stumrs, Trimmings, Fancy Tier, Hosiery, Millinery, Men’s, Boys’, and Youths’ Clothing, Shirts (assorted), Hats, «c., &c , Of newest designs, super-excellent makes, and durability, selected and offered for the especial purpose of well and worthily recommending Victoria k ouse as pre-eminent for variety, quality, liberality, and incomparable value. mr- Ladies’, Men’s, and Children’s BOOTS, &c., at “ cdl again prices. I atterns of RosKn, Mosgoil, and KaiapoiTWE ’-DS received weekly, from whic i Mon s Youths’, and Boys’ Garments are promptly made to measure, nt, liniah, and fashion perfect. Charges strictly reasonable. Dimant and Coe. R»ady-Money Drapers, Clothiers, «&c, East and Tancrel streets in premises lately occupied by Otr and Co,



Special Advertisements- Last Day. SATURDAY., NOVEMBER 22. HEAP GROANS PIANOS VIOLINS AOUORDIANS CONCERTINAS FLJTRS. Furniture, Sewing Machine, Plunge and Shower Bath, Carpets, Tables, Copying Press, etc , etc. H. J. WEEKS, Tancred street. No reasonable offer refused. 11 2160



ALL THE Kaiapoi Exhibits (Amounting to £525), AT THE ASHBURTON AGRIODLTURAL AND PASTORAL SHOW, ASHBURTON, PURCHASED BY ANDREW ORR At a Great Reduction, and will be sold AX WHOLESALE PRICES. Support Local Industry. 11 2155



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