SHIPPING.

PORT OF LYTTELTON.

Arrived. Yesterday.

Jasper, Jbarquentine, from Mauritius via Dunedin. Rotorua, s.s., from Nelson, Picton and Wellington. , Mawhera, ss., from Dunedin via Tiemru. ■ Waihora, ss., from Melbourne via Hobart and South. -Sailed. Yesterday.

Mawhera, s.s., for Wellington and West Ogest. I Rotorua, s, a , for Timaru and Dunedin. I Wanaka, s s.,for Wellington and Nel- j son. SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. Auckland, Sailed- —Manapouri, for Sydney ; Chris- for Newcastle ; Waikato, for Lon doii} Rotomahana, for the South. - Wellington, Yesterday. Arrived Wakatipu, from the South ; Penguin, from the South ; Koranui, from _ the South ; Helen Denny, barque, from London. Sailed —-Penguin, for the North; Clema tis, for Lyttelton.

Du-edin Yesterday. Arrived—Celeatia, from Hobart. Salted—Kawatiri, for the West Coast; Te Adbu, for Melbourne via the Bluff.

COMMERCIAL.

- Ashburton Guardian Office, Friday af ernoon. Messrs H. Matson and Co. report on the live stock market, for the week ending Thursday, December ißth, 1884. as follows: —Although the “ directory ” of the Addington yards have announced a sale for next Wednes day, the day before Christmas Day, there is no doubt but that yesterday’s aucti 11 was gene rally looked upon by the “ trade ” and others as the Christmas market, as evidenced by the supply of prime beef and fat lambs to hand. In mutton the entry was by no means a large one, just a fair average quantity of mixed crossbreds and merinos beng penned, such as under ordinary circumstances _ should have brought about a firm, if not an improved de mand! Left, however, as the market wholly was, ih the hands of local buyers, the result waS the exact reverse from progressive, since thrbughou the sale it was evident that mutton was required in small quantities only, the bid dings being weak and irregular, whilst a gene ral? feeling of indfference and depression characterised the whole of the day’s tiansac tionsrin this description of slock. It has been our unpleasant duty for several weeks past to chronicle a lowering tendency in the value of mutton, a fact in a measure to be regretted when considering the soall margin of profit left to the grazier. That store sheep have for a long time past been selling at excessively high rates in comparison with the value of mutton there can be no question, this being too plainly proved when the time has come for placing them on the market for but chers’ purposes The limited amount of business done in exporting for some months past, and its consequent effect upon the mar ket, has been 'he imi.j c iuse of the vast diff r ence be w.en the reasonable expectation of tb> .grazier and farmer when stocking in, acd the actual result when selicg out, terenirig a les son not soon to be forgotten, and which the most acute could scarcely forsee some months ago. However unsatisfactory prices may have been 1 5 the vendors of fat sheep of late, the fault is not that of the Deal bwye.s, sin e pric s haveonly b:en low in comparison with the value of stores, ai d not by any means when co -sidtred at the rate per lb. On thecontrar ■, ; it is an undisputed fact that the retail trade have, like the grazier, net ed but a small mar gn as their share of the profit, the bulk—an 1 not a small amount —going into the hards of the breeder, etc. Like all other 11 regularises and inconsistencies, the relative values of fat and , tore sheep will, no doub 1 -, correct therri se'ves, yesterday’s market showing very s rongly the commencement of the re-action. Of a large number of stores penned—chiefly young sheep, i, e. , twj-tooth crossbreds, etc. — two-thirds of the whole went out unsold, buyers simplyrefusingto operateunless at prices is per h ad below late rates, which, in the ma jority of ca es, own is were unwiifng to con cede. This however, just becomes a question of time, since, if no outsi ’e agency is forth com Kg to relieve and asrist the mutton market, the price of store sheep must decline in proportion to the value of butchers’ lines. Referring eg-.in to the latte-, we cannot quote the average price of mutt n for the day at but a trifle over 2%d per lb, more being sold at 2%d than any other rate. The entry of fat lambs was one of the heaviest of tie season,, and though every line (with one excep tion) was cleared, prices were somewhat irre gular. The best 1 nes at the early part of the sale b: ought full values, suffering a decline of is towards the end, inferior lots selling indif ferently throughout. We cleared our entry o/ over 600 at prices ruling from 6s 6d for scrub, bers to 11s 6d for the test pens. In beef, as beformentioned, there was a very heavy supply, and though buyers held out without assisting to dear the numerous lots, it could not be expected under the circumstances that values would be in any way enhanced, late rates being just barely ma ntained. We quote prime beef for the day at from 193 to 21s pr loolbs; medium, 17s to 18s. In stores trade was much about the same as for several weeks past, y z , a fair enquiry existing for the better sorts, younger ages finding buyers also at sligh ly lower rates in proportion. In pigs there was about an average entry, though the test consisted of small stores. For the latter a brisk demand was experienced, all bring cleared. The total yarded for the day com prised 7,685 sheep, 503 head of cattle, and 202 pigs, of which cur entry included 3,048 sheep, 628 fat lamb , 159 head of cattle, and 79 P*gs* ■■■

The fol wing is the Lhntchi.rch Corn Ex change report ’or the week ending Friday 19th inst;—The grain and pro uce market for the past' week is not in a much better condition than has ruled for the last month. Wheat of sound qualitv, espec ally Hu ter’s a'd pearl, can ,be placed at fair rates, but the supply is very limited. Stocks of Tuscan hang heavy owing to the difficulty in procuring sufficient quantities of hard wheats to mix at remunera tive prices. Oats are certainly in less demand and do not command as high a value, the ruling rates beh g all round about, 2d per bushel less. Barley of prime malting quality is id request at former quotations, while feed lots may be co s lercd a shade better for ship ment. The market for grass seed and potatoes is now closed, and the business done in either line is quite insignificant. Dairy produce me£ts with a little more attention, and is likely to/rewV*rd holders if well bough; and of good quality. Quotations below : —Wheat: Tuscan 3s ad, Peari and Hunter’s 3s 3d f.o.b.—Oats : Milling 2s iod, bright short feed 2s yd to 2s Bd, others 2s fid f.o.b. —Barley : Prime malt ing 3s fid 104 s, feed 2s to 2s 3d f.o.b.—Beaus; 3s to 3s 3d f.o.b —Butter and Cheese : fid to i’d for the former, to 5d per lb for the alter f.o,b.

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES. Saturday, December 20 Mr Alfred Harrison, at his Saleroom - Unredeemed Pledges, Privileges, etc. Mr XTios. BnltPck, at the Arcade, Burnett B treet—Property and Sundries . Tuesday, 23. Messrs Matson, Cox i»Jid 0 at the Tinirald Saleyarda—Stock MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, Etc. Tuesday, December 23 Methven Pacing Oiub— Annual Meeting WedßjTSday, December 24 Alford Forest Annual Sports and Races Friday, December 26. Sports' Ground—Ashburton Caledonian Society’s Annual Sports Loyal Orange Lodge—Concert a#d Ball in the Towil H4ll Mount Somers Annual Sports and. Rsices December 29 Ashburton Summer Pacing Club—Annual Meeting TiIUR DAY, Jan CARY 1 Winslow Racing C.ub—Annual Meeting

DEATH.

Gki u. —AtLongbeach, December 19th,

Martha Maria Grigg ; aged 64.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas t Prevalebit FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1884.

The annual distribution of prizes to the pupils of the Girla' and Boys’ High Schools will take place to-morrow, the girla at 11 am. and the boys at 11.30 a.tn. By an advertisement in another column the parents and friends of pupils are invited to attend the ceremony. At the Dunedin Police Court yesterday White and Crowley were charged with the murder of Meldrum, at Nenthorne. Mr Denniston, who defended, did not cross examine any of the witnesses. He urged that there was no evidence to sustain anything farther than a charge of man slaughter, but the Magistrate (Mr Oarew) d fferred, and committed the two men for trial.

By direction of the Government, the Canterbury Land Board have reserved from sale all land in Canterbury north of the Kakaia river, in view of the probable construction of the West Coast railway. The annual display of specimens of work of students at the Christchurch School of Arts was opened yesterday. During the past year the number of students has slightly decreased, but those attending have done more work than in previous years.

The Criterion Hotel, Gloucester street, Christchurch, was sold yesterday for L 1,925 cash. The land has a frontage of 44 feet, and its depth is 151 links. The building is of wood. Messrs Chapman and Fitzgerald, solici tors for the proprietor of the New Zealand Times, yesterday accepted service of a writ a icTfciateraent of claim at the suit of Sir Julius Vogel, claiming to recover LLO,OOO upon each of two counts, alleg ing that certain articles and telegrams which have from time to time recently appeared in that paper on the subject of the Consolidated Telephone Company are libellous.

The Christmas tree and baziar in con nection with the Primitive Metho ist Church will be held in the Orange Hall on Monday and Tuesday next. As there will be a number of very useful artisles on sale, as well as presents for every visitor, there should be a good attendance. We are sorry to have to report a serious accident which happened to Mr W. Simp son yesterday. He was riding in the road between Scottsden and the racecourse when his horse stumbled and threw hitr. With considerable difficulty he managed (o re-mount, and on r aching his house Dr .Ross was called and attended to Mr Simpson, whose ankle is so severely sprained that it will be some time before he is able to leave his bed. Mr David Nathan laid the foundation stone of the Auckland Jewish Synagogue yesterday afternoon in the presence of a large assemblage. It will cost L 4,000. Letters by the mail state that Mr Ash bury, the owner of the English yacht Cambria, intends visiting Now Zealand at an early date. The Government are taking into active consideration the question of New Zea land forests, and are arranging to have an exhaustive report made on the subject. Chief Justice bir James Prendergast and Lady Prendergast returned to Wellington from England yesterday. We know that there is nothing on earth equal to Hop Bitters as a family medicine; Look for. —[Advt. ] “ Rough on Rats,” —Clears out rats, mice, roaches, flies, ants, bed-bugs, beetles, insects, skunks, jack rabbits, gophers. Druggists, The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. 2 Tic-Doloureux, Toothache, or any other neuralgic pain speedily yields to Baxter’s Anti- Neuralgic Pills, Christmas presents free of charge.—Last year we are informed that over p.ooo presents were given away curing December and the early part of January by 11, E. May & Co., The Hall, Christchurch. Phis 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 Ljo you can choose anything up to Li, if L 5 is spent a los present will be given, if £3 a 6s present, if a 2s present, but if you only spend One Shilling you will get something. And every time you come dun g this month of December and up to January the 6th 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 rea ly j handsome tiring equal in,value to all the tickets j you hoi k—[Advt.]

Nominations for the Winslow Races close with the Secretary or Mr S.

Saunders to-morrow evening,

Yesterday’s meeting of the Otago Edu cation Board was very lively. Mr John I McKenzie, M. H.R', made the following I motion ;—“ That in the interest of educa- } tion as entrusted to this Board, and of I decency and order as affecting that into- I rest, it is important that every member I should be courteously protected in his due 1 liberty of action andfspeech.” He made 1 a lengthy speech, referring to the atti tude assumed by other members towards him, and justifying his remarks in Par liament about the Board’s affairs being controlled by a ring. The Rev Mr Mac* gregor, who alone supported the motion, said Mr cKonzio had three times at least at last meeting been called a habitual 1 liar, and he had a right to rebut such 1 insinuation. The motion was lost by 1 five to two in favor of an amendment expressing confidence in the impartiality of the Chairman, Professor Shand, and 1 asking Mr McKenzie to prove hia imputa tions.

A fatal accident occurred at Hamilton, Maniototo county, on Wednesday last, a miner named McDonald being killed by a fall of earth. He leaves a wife and six children.

Bishop Selwyn left Auckland yesterday by the Manapouri for Sydney en route for England.

It is with very much regret we have t° record the death of Mrs Grig", the wif® of Mr John Grigg, M.H.R. for Wakanub which occurred at Longbeaoh this morn ing after an illness of some days. A peculiar question has cropped up in a bankruptcy case in Wellington. There are only two creditors in the estate, and representatives of both attended at a meeting yesterday. The Act distinctly states that three creditors must be pre sent to form a quorum, but as there are only two in the estate no business could i be transacted, and the meeting aSjourned for a legal opinion to be taken. On Wednesday afternoon Augustin Guerrier, second cabin steward of the steamer Coptic, fell through the hatch into the hold, a distance of 25ft. He re ceived internal injuries, and yesterday afternoon expired. We would remind those interested that Mr Alfred Harrison will dis pose of the privileges of the Ash burton Summer Race Meeting by auction to-morrow. As the Meeting promises to be very successful this year the prices realised will no doubt be good. Mr Harrison will, at the same time, sell the gates for the Winslow Spcfrts.

“ German Syrup.”—No other medicine in the world was ever given such a test of its curative qualities as Boschee’s German Syrup. In three years two million four hundred thou sand small bottles of this medicine were dis tributed Jree of charge by Druggists in the United States of America to those afflicted with Consumption, Asthma, Croup, severe Coughs, Pneumonia and other diseases of the throat and lungs, giving the afflicted undeniable proof that German Syrup will cure them. The re sult has been that Druggists in every town and village in civilised countries are recommending it to their customers. Go to your Druggist and ask what they know about it. Sample Bottles fid. Regular size 3s. fid. Three doses will relieve any case.—f Anvr. 1 Holloway's Pills.—Weary of Life.—

Derangement of the liver is one of the most dangerous of diseases, and the most prolific source of those melancholy forebodings which arc worse than death itself. A few doses of these noted Pills act magically in dispelling low spirits, and repelling the covert attacks made on the nerves by excessive heat, impure atmos pheres, over-indulgence, or exhausting excite ment. The most shattered constitution may derive benefit from Holloway’s Pills, which will regulate disordered action, brace the nerves, increase the energy of the intellectual faculties, and revive the failing memory. By attentively studying the instructions for taking these Pills, and explicitly putting them in practice, the most desponding will soon feel confident of a perfect recovery.—[Advt‘

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT

—■ - - ■ ASHBURTON— To-day.

(Before H. C. S. Baddeley, Esq„ E.M.) Drunkenness Charles Evans, for drunkenness, was fined 5s and costs, with the alternative of 24 hours’imprisonment. Disorderly CosDDor —William Fergus and William Charles Angus, for fighting in the South t.akaia Hotel, were each fined 40a and costs, with the alternative of five days’ imprisonment. CIVIL CASE i. Tapper and Co. v G. Parkin, claim L 6 13s 4d—Judgment by default for the amount claimed and costs. Same v J. Taylor, claim L2 13s fid— Judgment by default for the amount claimed and coats. ' Same v R. Patton, c’aim L2B 6j 4d Judgment by default for the amount claimed and costs. Iress v Wilson and Latey, claim LI 10s —The defence had been taken by com mission in Christchurch. —Joseph Ivess said that the claim was for the insertion in the Mail of an advertisement obtained by witness’s canvasser. Wilson, on whom the summons had been served, re pudiated his liability. The plaintiff quoted authorities in support of his claim and judgment was given for the amount and coats. Ivess v W. Saunders, claim L 5 4j 61— Judgment by default for the amount claimed with costs. Bayes and Co. v. Bryan, claim L2. —Judgment by default for the amount claimed and costs. Baylies v. FriedKnder, claim L2O 10j. —Mr Bransoa for the plaintiff; Mr Pur nell for the defendant. —James Baybas the plaintiff, said that he had been em ployed by M. Friedlandor to roll laud at Dundas. No particular quantity was specified, but plaintiff completed 4io acres for which he claimed iOd par acre. He had carted two loads of grass seed from Ashburton to Dundas and done some sowing for defendant. Cross-examined by Mr Purnell: Witness was in partner ship with one of his sons in laud leased from defendant for cropping. One of his sons was entitled to half the amount earned by rolling. Witness had signed the agreement produced to lease part of Dunc.as for cropping. He was not aware that the farm belonged to H. Friedlander —he had taken his directions from M. Friedlander. [At this stage a consults? tion took place oetween the counsel en gaged, and it was arranged that a settle ment should be made out of Court, each side to pay their own costs ] Duncan v. Persson, claim Ls.—Mr Crisp for the plaintiff; Mr Branson fop the defendant. —A set-off of L2 4s fid had been filed.—William Duncan, the plaintiff deposed to the accuracy of the claim. The defendant had promised on several occasions to pay the amount. De fendant held two promissory notes from plaintiff for L2 5s fid, one was due in three months the other in nine.— Cross-examined by Mr Branson : Plain tiff had executed a deed of arrangement with his creditors previous to the trans action subject of this action. Defendant had repaired a bedstead for plaintiff—M. Duncan, the wife of the, plaintiff, said she had been present when the defendant pui chased from her husband a bedstead for L 5, and agreed to 'epair another. It was agreed that cash should be paid for the bedstead. —Cross-examined by Mr Bran aon : Witness was aware of the arrange ment made by her husband with his creditors by which 10s was to b© paid in cash and the balance by pro missory notes at 6 and 12 months. Thp promissory notes amounting to L2 fis Qd constituting a part of the set-off, were given in pursuance of this arrangement, —Join A. Persson, the defendant, ©aid that he had taken the promissory notes produced in part payment of an account J

owing him by plaintiff. Plaintiff had agreed to let defendant have a bedstead for sale, and in the event of a sale being immediately effected the amount of the promissory notes was to be deducted from the proceeds. If a sale was not made defendant was to have one or two months in which to pay the purchase money.—Counsel having addressed the Bench, the Magistrate said that the evidence was so highly contra dictory that he was unable to give a judg ment, and would non suit the plaintiff without costa.

Ivess v Lockhead, claim L2 ss.—Mr Purnell for the defendant.—Joseph Ivess, the plaintiff, deposed that the claim was for an advertisement inserted in the Mail.

—Cross examined by Mr Purnell : Plain- i tiff could n t say who gave instructions i for the insertion of the advertisement, but could produce the order. [The case was adjourned for the production of the order, and on resuming it was put in.] Ho could not say if the order was handed to him personally. He had employed several collectors,—Robert Lockhead, the defen dant, called by the plaintiff, said that in 1882 he had a canvasser, Robert Gilligan, in h a employ. Defendant ne er autho rised Gilligi.ii to advertise on his account. The arrangement was purely one of com mission, and Gilligm was not permitted to incur any liabilities on defendant’s account,—The plaintiff was non-suited. The Court then adjourned. SOUTH RAKAI A—Yesterday. (Before H. C. S. Baddeley, Esq., R. 51.) CIVIL CASE. Allan v Boyle, claim L 4 10s for fenc ing.—On the application of defendant an adjournment was granted till next Court day. A Disturbance.—John Black, David Bruce, and Thomas Hill were charged with creating a disturbance at the house of W. Cox on 18bh November.—Mr Csy gill appeared for the defendants, and pleaded not guilty. A cross-action against Arthur Cox for assaulting J. Black on the same date was heard at the same time.—

Arthur Cox, said that at about 11 30 p.m. on November 18ch, he heard some men passing his door. They hammered at the door and it seemed as if the door would be broken in. They came a second time, and witness was waiting for them and rushed out, but did not hit anyone, Wit ness shouted out to Bruce that he was known, and subsequently reported the case to the constable. On witness return ing from the police station stones were thrown at him. Then went to bed, but had to get up as the knocking was repeated louder than before. Witness’s father also got up. Black was running away from the door and witness struck him on the neck or shoulder with a cricket stump, knocking him over. Saw others running away, but could not distinguish them. Before this Bruce was endeavoring to go to the door, and dill was holding him back. —Mr Caygill cross-examined witness at considerable length.—William Cox, said he was annoyed very much on the night of November 18th, by people knock ing at his door, and he went out land re cognised Bruce and Hill. Bruce came back and knocked again. Afterwards when the three men were knocking again, witness struck Bruce on the head, and wished he had struck him on the nose. Followed defendants to Hardy's yard. Cross examined by Mr Caygill : Black was a larrikin, Bruce was a quiter man. Hi I was a steady man. Wit ness’s son was a bad one.— His Worship here asked the witness if he was joking, as he was iu the box and must be care full.—Witness then said his boy was a good one, in fact as good as anyone in i his place.—Mr Caygill submitted that there was no evidence against Hill, and that against the other two was not good. Perhaps there was knocking, but it ap peared that the case was much exagge rated. Evidence would be brought to prove exactly what took place.—Thomas Hill was here dismissed and asked to stand aside. Hill, being sworn, gave a statement of what took place during the evening. He had not seen anyone knock ing at Cox’s door. Black was not with witness when Cox came round and said ho knew Bruce and Black. Bruce never told witness that he should like another buck at the door. Never saw any stones thrown, and never saw Arthur Cox that night.—Black gave evidence and denied any knocking. All three defendants were sober. —L, Oxley gave evidence as to the good character of defendants. —His Wor ship said that no doubt some annoyance had been caused, but it was not a serious offence, and he would inflict the smallest penalty he could. No any right to annoy another in such a manner, what ever the provocation. With regard to the cross-action against Cox for assaulting Black, it would be dismissed. Bruce and Black would be .fined 10s each, and costs 7a.

CHEAP MONEY.

The Committee of the Colonial Land

Association met at Pendarves on Thurs day evening The chair was occupied by Mr H. W. Parsons.

The Chairman explained what had been done to further the scheme since their last meeting. Mr Newlyn’s visit to Amberley and Sefton had resulted in the formation of a preliminary committee in the North for the purpose of correspond ing and co-operating with their Secretary, whose energies did not appear to be flag ging in spite of a great deal of successful work. The correspondence with the Go vernment would be laid before them. Their exertions had been rewarded inas much as the Government stood pledged to bring in a Bill next session to do some thing in the direction of affording relief to “ cultivators of the soil," whoever they might be. No one could venture to say that the Association’s efforts had not brough this about. Although they might naturally expect the “ Ofieap money ’’ scheme to be dressed in ministerial gar ments, a political Worth would not be able to so disguise the old lady that the members of the Association could not re cognise her. He hop id that no promises would lead the people from the great oenefits they were striving after. Mr Bruce had little fear that the farmers would forget to whom they owed the ini tiation of the movement which had re cently formed a bond of union amongst them. He supposed they were “cultivators of the soil,” but he did not see why the spade c mid not be called by its natural name. Ho thought -that they would be wise if they tried to get what they had been elected to advocate, namely—a re duction in the rates of mortgage interest and cheap money for landowners gener ally.

Two communications were received from the Balcairn Committee, and caused con siderable discussion, and it was decided to cordially thank the gentlemen of the Com mittee for their approval of Mr Nowlyn’s proposals. The following letters were then read : “To the tlon. Sir Julius Vogel, K.O.MG., Colonial Treasurer, etc , Wellington. Sir, — < eferring to previous corres pondence, as per margin, I ha”e the honor to ask the o msideration of the present Government for the proposals which have been submitted unsuccessfully to previous Executives. It, may be within your re collection that, when speaking in Ashbur ton in Juno last, certain questions which

I had the honor of putting to you in writing met with yonr approval.- The principal iiun'tera ’ de ilt with were:—The proposed extension of our telegraphic cab e system to America via Fiji, etc.; the rating of iaud aJj <cant tp railways ac cording to dis ance; the utilisation of %11 reserves whore feasible; the sale, through

the Agent-General’s office or by a Colonial Land Association, of compact blocks of rural and village land to small investors at Home; and the co operation of the State in reducing the rates of mortgage interest.

“ I beg to ask if the Government will entertain the applications previously made and also if the Executive will cany out,

or assist the Colonial Laud Association in carrying out the scheme for lowering the rates of mortgage interest. The pamphlet which I have ventured to forward to you only contained suggestions for the forma- ’ tion of an Association to carry out the objects I have iu view. The enclosed report of a recent meeting held at the Ashburton Town Hall will explain briefly I the scope of the proposed Company, and the position which, in the opinion of many land owners, the Government might fairly occupy to the English capit alist and the Association. Trusting that I the importance of the questions raised I wi:l be sufficient excuse for submitting them for your consideration, j “ I have the honor to be, Sir, 1 “ Your obedient servant, “J. H. Newltn. 1 “ September 13, 1884. ” j “ Ohertsey, Dec. 2,1884. 1 “ To the Hon the Colonial Treasurer, j Wellington.

“Sir, —I have the honor to on behalf of the Colonial Land Association

(by request of the Wakanui branch), the Government will, next session, intro duce a Bill to give relief to mortgagors who, on account of the low price of pro duce and the extra coat of moving it, feel that the farm charges should, where pos sible, be reduced to meet altered times. In a pamphlet, which I forward herewith, a scheme for such relief has been for mulat d, and the Association will be glad to know if the Government will do any thing in the direction desired. The sub ject may be said to have such “a great hold upon the country” that the adoption of the suggestions c mnot long be post j poned. I have further to ask if, in the event of the Government dealing with the question, the pamphlet will be placed at the disposal of any gentleman who miy be directed by the Government to prepare a Bill for the establishment of a Govern ment Land Bank. “ I have, etc., “ J. tl. Newlyn, “ Secretary Colonial Land Association.” “ Government Buildings, “ Wellington, Nov. 20, 1884. “ Sir, —Your letter of September 13th has now been submitted to the Cabinet, in accordance with the promise made by Sir Julius Vogel, and I have been directed to inform you that the Govern ment regret they do not see their way to specially render aid respecting any of the projects you were good enough to bring under their notice. ** I have the honor to be, Sir, “ Your obedient servant, “ E. Fox, “ Secretary to the Cabinet. “ J H. Newly a, Esq., Christchurch.” “J. H. Newlyn, Esq.; Secretary Colo nial Land Association, Ohertsey, Canterbury. “ The Treasury, Wellington, New Zea land, December Bth, 1884. “Sir, — I have the honor, by direction of the Colonial Treasurer, to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 2nd inst,, in which you ask whothe the Government will take certain steps for providing relief to mortgagors, and in reply to inform you that the Government are not prepared to give any assurance upon the subject of your letter. “ I have the honor to be, Sir, “Your most obedient servant, “ James 0 Gavin, “ Secretary to the Treasury.” The meeting terminated with a vote of thanks to the Charm vn, after the follow ing resolution had been carried :—That this committee desires to thank those members of the House of Representatives during the last session lent their valoable aid to the “ Cheap money” move ment, and is of opinion tflat the Bill to be introduced at the next sittmg of Par liament will be a lasting benefit to New Zealand if its provisions will enable mortgagors and land owners generally to obtain loans at a moderate rate of in terest.”

BISHOP MORAN ON THE EDU CATION ACT.

[by telegraph.] Dunedin, To-day

Biahop Moran, presiding at the Chris tian Brothers’ break-up to-day, said It strikes me when we call to mind the scandalous exhibition witnessed in this city yesterday, you will thank God for his merciful dispensation which saves your children from being told by one minister of religion at the school exhibition that it is only a little blot in our godless education, and by another that all are proud of one man who cons'ders it his most important duly to make weekly exhibition of his denial and coptempt of Christianity, I thank God only two or three unfortunate Catholic children were there to hear men calling themselves ministers of the religi m of Christ, proclaim Godless education an excellent system, and the • unchristian and anti-chris tian chairman of the meeting held up for admiration by the rising generation. For years it has unfortunately been my lot to protest against that tyranny and injustice that excludes our schools from all parti cipation in the education vote, to share which we, as taxpayers, are entitled, and to protest against the exclusion of our schools from all share in scholarships pro vided from public funds.* I suppose I shall have to continue my jermaids as as long as 1 live. Although Catholics must pay for public education, Catholic schools are not permitted to compete with secu’ar schools, lest what is little better than an expensive sham shall be exposed.

ACCIDENTS.

(By Telegraph.) Napier, To-day.

Mr J. T. C. Cook, sub-editor of the Daily Telegraph, had a narrow escape froit. drowning this morning. While having his morning swirjo in the sea he found he was being carried out by the current. After a long effort to reach the shore unsuccessfully, he cried out for as sietanoe, and was heard by W. Miller, the gaoler, who ran to the police and procured a life buoy and rope. Amongst others attracted to the beach was Fred Howard, of the post-otfioe, who seized the buoy and swam out and succeeded jn placing it over Cook’s head, just as he was sinking for the third time. They were then hauled ashore by the rqpe. Cook had been in the water about three-quarters of an hour before ha was rescued. He was carried home, where he remains in a weak condi tion.

Masxsrxok, To-day.

Charles Osborne was killed yesterday at Mungapekeha by falling off the shaft of a loaded dray, which passed over his body. Ho leaves a wife and three children.

Wellin’Giox, To day,

A man 'named Thos. Hobbs fell down the hatchway of the ship Trevelyan to day and smtained serious injury to his spine. The case is critical. While a case of corrugated iron was being lowered into the hold of the steamer Hawea it struck the combings and stove the end in, thus allowing the iron to slip out, which in its descent struck a lumper named Wm Lovelace breaking both of his logs and inflicting internal injuries. He is not expected to recover. Later. Lovelace, hurt on the Hawea, has had his left leg amputated. His right leg is fractured He is progressing as well as can be expected,

Dunedin, To-day.

At Port Chalmers last night a daughter of Mr Stewar, school r.a t mt, Lower HsrJ bor, fell into the fire and was considerably burned. She is < f weak intellect.

WOOLLEN FACTORY.

A special general meeting of the share* holders of the Ashburton Woollen Factory Co. Limited, was held this afternoon.at the Arcade Chambers. Mr Hugo Fried lander, Chairman of the Board of Direc tors, presided, and there was ja fair atten dance.

The Secretary read the following notioea of motion, viz:—“That it has been proved to the satisfaction of this Company that this Company cannot by reason of its liabilities continue its business, and it is advisabk to wind up the same “ That Messrs be appointed

liquidators, for the purpose of winding op the affairs of the Company, and distribut ing its property, and that the remnnera. turn to be paid to them for their services be

The Chairman said the, pcsitibn in which the Company was now placed would prevent him stating at any great length the manner in which the present ~ state of affairs had been brought about. At a former meeting a resolution had been passed t > give power to the Directors to raise money to carry the Factory on.- Since then the arrangement had fallen through, owing to the action of Messrs Scott Bros in issuing a writ against the i Company. This was the reason of calling the present meeting. As shareholders were aware a petition had been lodged in the Supreme Court for the purpose of voluntarily winding up the Company. I Owing to the action of Messrs Scott Bros I this step had been thought ad- I visable. It would be necessary only to j pass the resolutions to day, and another j meeting would be held in about a week’s I time to confirm them. 1 I Mr Lublow would like to ask how much j the present liabilities of the Company ) amounted to.

The Chairman asked someone present to second the resolution before the meet* in?, before any discussion ensued on the all*ira of the Company. Mr W. T. Davison seconded the resolu tion.

The Chairman said that as the petition for voluntarily winding up the Company was now before the Supreme Court, it would bo unwise to discuss any of the affairs of the Company at present. Mr D. Thomas said tnat he held a large numoer of proxies, and as he had under stood that there would be no meeting held to-day, he suggested that it be ad journed for a week. Mi Ward proposed that a meeting be held on Monday weak next. Mr Lublow seconded, and it was car ried. The meeting then adjourned.

CRICKET.

CHRIST’S COLLEGE 0.0. V. ASHBURTON 0.0.

An eleven of the Christ’s College boys arrived in Ashburton by this morning’s express, in order to try conclusions with the County Club. The visiting team was a fairly representative one, and it was anticipated that the victory would be with them, but from the result of the first innings of the boys it looked as If the Ashburton men would after all be success ful in winning - the match. Thomas won the toss, and decided to take the field. Harman and Watson were the first to go to the wicxets, Wrongbton and Wilding taking the bowling. The first over was a maiden, and after a single • Harman -put Wroughton away for three. The latter, however, did not stay long, being caught at long stop off Wilding when he had put 7to his credit. 1 for 12. Harris joined Harman, but the bowling was too gpod to take liberties with, and several maidens were sent down in saccesaion by Wilding. Wroughton, however, was the first to effect a separation, by clean bowling Harris for 3, and McDonald shared a similar fate at the hands of - the same bowler without increasing the . score. 3 for 19. Things looked black for the College, but when Reeves joined Har man play became' brisker. Doth played well until the new comer was bowled by Wilding, when ho had scored 17.—4 for 40. Studholme came in, and after scor ing a few singles he lost his partner, Har man being bowled by Wilding. Ha hpd played excellent cricket for his score of 18, the highest in the innings. W. Har greaves was next man, but was bowled by Wroughton whon he had made 6, and Studholme was soon after dismissed by Wilding, after scoring six singles. Perry played carefully for his 8, but none of The others made any stand, and the innings closed at the luncheon adjournment for 74. Christ College—lst Innings. Harman, b Wilding... |8 Watson, c Caygili, b Wild ng 7 Harris, b Wroughton ’ 3 McDonald, b Wroughton o Reeves, b Wilding 17 Studholme, b Wilding ... 6 W. Hargreaves, b Wroughton ... ... S Perry, b Wilding 8 Cox, not out ... 5 J. Hargreaves, b Wilding ... o Wood, b Wroughton ... i Extra 4

Total 74 Alter luncheon Ashburton commenced their first innings, Wilding and G. An drews facing the bon ling of Studholma and W. Hargreaves. Wilding put Stud holme away for a coupe, but in Har greaves’ second over Andrews put the ball into Cox’s hands at mid-on and was easily caught. 1 for 4. Denshire was next mm, and played the remainder of the over without scoring. Studholme, how ever, disturbed the partnership by dean bowling Wilding with a bailer. 2 for 4# Secretan joined Denshire, and the latter snicked Hargreaves in the slips for a couple, the other batsman following up with a single oft Studholme. After some singles, Secretan drove Hargreaves past the bowler for 2, and (Denshire treated Studholme similarly for 1. Play became very slow, the wicket seemingly playing badly, the fielding being too good tb ma v e run getting easy. Denshire at length drove Hargreaves through the fence for 4, but he was soon after caught in the slips off Studholme by Perry. 3—B—lß. Wroughton joined Secretan, and the latter got 2 for a drive to the on. and a like number resulting from a hjt off Hargreaves’s next oyer, Wroughton who adopted stonewalling tactics, let out at one of Hargreaveses, but owing to smart fielding he had to retire, run out. 4—6—25. A. Fooks was next man, and sent bis second ball naqt I cover-point for two Singles from 1 each batsmen, and some byes brought SO on the board, and shortly after Fooke sent Studholme grandly to leg for 4, which he followed with a drive off the same bowler’s next over for 3. The play then became somewhat livelier, Fooks doing most of the hitting. With the score, at 43, Wood went on at Studholme s end, and Secretan sent his second ball for 2, Fooks following up with a hit for 4, through the fence off Hargreaves and sending the next ball to leg for 3. Another leg hit for 4 by the same bats man off Wood brought the score to 60. Harman replaced Hargreaves, and Secre tan sent his second for a single. Wood having proved expensive, Cox took the ball from him, and Secretan drove his second ball for 3, but in the same over Fooks was caught by Wood in the deep field. The retiring batsman had m ids 30 by free aH'-round play, h|s hitting being particularly neat. s—StH*

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1884.



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 i £ Machine estras on hand. CORNER EAST AND TANORED STREETS, ASHBURTON. 11 2181 NEW TWEEDS ! SUMMER SUITS. NEW TWEEDS ! SUMMER SUITS. Perfect Fit 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 ogreus of our times that we have just coivod a splendid assortment of Tweeds, Coatings, Serges, etc., etc., of the best juality and latest designs—suitable for the season we are now entering. All Goods Supplied at LOWEST CASH PRICES. CRAIGHEAD & CO., Tancred street, Ashburton.



Wanted. ANTED Known— 2 500 ladies’ straw hats (150 different shapes) bought t a great sacrifice, and to bo sold about iO per cent under wholesale prices ; 110 ostumes at 3» 9d ; other goods equally heap; must be sold—come and see them. 3. C. IrEOEiis, ealys’ Buildings, East ■ treot. WANTED Known —The usual Christ mas Tree of the Primitive Metho iiat Church will be held this year in the drange Rail on Monday and Tuesday, the 22nd and 23rd days of December, to open ?aoh day from 3pm. to 9 p.m. Contri butions of saleable articles or money will be thankfully received up to time by Mrs Nixon. Admission Adults, Is.; children. 6d. entitling each person to a present from the tree. 12 2321 WANTED Known— A. Orr is selling for cash at the following reduced prices :—Tea, rare value, per box 14s 6d ; tea, per lb la 3d, extra quality; L.B. surer, per Ih 3d; currants, per lb s£d ; raisins, per lb 6d ; tapioca, pec lb 3d, fine white ;sago, par lb 3d ; sperms, per lb 7d; sauce, per bottle Gd ; rice, best Japan, 3d. 11 2066 WANTED Known—New currants, oid; new raisins, new sultanas, 7|d; new hub (per Ruapehu), la; Jordan almonds, 2s per lb; muscatels. Is Gd ; mixed biscuits, 6d per lb ; lunch biscuits, 3d. J. McGregor, Tancred street. WANTED Known—Fresh Flounders are daily despatched direct from our own boat, now fishing at Labe Elles- Delivery guaranteed within eight hours from time of catching. Ail orders received at my shop will be immediately executed on arrival of the train. W. O, Page, East street, Ashburton. 11 2151 \TTANTED Known—Boots ! Boots 1 Y\ That E Hayes and Co. are Clearing a few desperate lines of Boots, etc., to wit, Ladies’ Leather, 4a Gd; Men’s Shooters, Pegged, 10s; Men’s Elastic sides, 9s, and a lot of odd lines that must be cleared at once. 7 1272 TIT7" ANTED Known—That Jones and Vt 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. 4 752



nr ANTED KNOWN— Robert Elston, yV Bill Poster, Theatrical Agent, etc., Town Hall, Ashburton. Theatrical companies and others visiting Ashburton should communicate with the above. Orders by post or telegram promptly attended to. 760 c SOMETQinTG 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 hie 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 CTt'TANTED -.Known —J. Meech & VV Co., are still Selling On and not Selling Off at saleroom prices. J. M. and Co’s Furniture is made for use as well as ornament and not for auction sabs. The best materials are used, being specially selected, and combined with good workmanship, all goods are guaran teed of the best quality, and at the very lowest prices. East and Barnett street, Ashburton, 12 23^2 \» 7ANTED Known—The undersigned VV 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 MoEwen, Bootmakers, East street, Ash burton. 10 1973 Special Advertisements. R. G ALL O W A WHEELWRIGHT Y, Wakanui road, Ashburton. (Next Ray’s Machine Shop) Special attention is devoted to all kinds of repairs. Combined with moderate charges. 11 2199



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



g T U D Y ECONOMY AKD SUPPORT LOCAL INDUSTRY BST CSIFG Native Coal, Which can be had at the yards of the undersigned. MAOPHERSON, FILMER AND CO. (late A. Hayes), TIMBER, COAL, & WOOD MERCHANTS.



25 Branches Now Open 25 THE NEW~ ZEALAND Clothing Factory Are now Showing NEWEST STYLES in SPRING St SUMMER CLOTHING, Manufactured from the renowned Wear Resisting MOSGIiSL 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 CLOTHING FACTORY, BAST STREET, Ashburton 25 Branches Now Open 25



DAVIS’S Furniture Sale BY AUCTION, ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, JBBI,



COMMENCING TO-DAY. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. FREE GIFTS TO ALL. CHOOSE PROM £IOOO WORTH. AST 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 >o 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 One 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 handaono 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 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



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BOOKSELLER, ASHBURTON. | 1884. . Victoria House. 1885. g BRING ANL SUMMER SEASON. Feints, Dress Stuffs, Cost umks, Trimmings, Fancy Tib ls , Hosiery, Millinery, Men’s, Boys’, and Youths’ Clothing, Shirts (assorted), Hats, &c., &c., Of newest designs, super-excellent makes, and durability, seleotedand offered for the especial purpose of well and worthily recommending Victoria House as • pre-eminent for variety, quality, liberality, and incomparable value, pH' Ladies’, Men’s, and Children’s BOOTS, &c., at “ call again ” prices. Patterns of Hoslyn, Mosgeil, and Kaiapoi TWEEDS received weekly, from which Men’s Youths’, and Hoys’ Garments are promptly made to measure* (fit, finish, and fashion perfect. Charges strict y reasonable. Dimant and Coe. Ready -Mmey Drap irs, Clothiers, & c, East and Tan ere i ctrestsj|ln|preialaoß lately oooupUdj|by Ore and Co.



Special Advertisements. Christmas Fruit. CURRANTS, per lb NEW RAISINS, 6£d per lb NEW SULT.aNAS, 7*d per lb NEW PIGS (per Ruapehu), la per box NEW MUSCATELS, la 6d per lb JOHDAN ALMONDS, 2s per lb ASSORTED PEELS, la6d pur lb MIXED BISCUITS, 6d per lb I PLAIN BISCDITS, 3d per lb BEST WHITS CRYSTAL SUGAR, 3£d per lb ENGLISH OUT LOAF SUGAR, 5d per lb. JAMES McGREGOR, Tancred Street. 12 2342



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



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