SHIPPING.

* PORT OF LYTTELTON. Arrived. YkstkiikaV Kawatiri, a. a., from Westport. Crest of the Wave, schooner, Iron Stewart's Island. s.s., fron Melbourne vii EDbatt aud South. SaiLd ~, • Y-.vr iu>ay. Tarawern, e.s., for Sydney vii Auck land aud way ports. SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. Wellington, Yesterday. Arrived—Wanaka, from the North Wallace, from Nelson. Sailed- Wanaka, for Lyttelton ; Ami teur, keteh, for JPelorua; Hugh Cameroi Bchooner, for Lytterton. Dusedin Yesterday. Arrived—Aravca'a, from the North Koranui, from the VVest Ccaat. Sailed—Kuapehu, for Lyttelton.

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES. Tuesday, Noapmeyr 18. Messrs Matson, Cox and Cl, at the Ashburton Saleyards—Stock MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, tic. Wednesday, November 19 Ashburton A gricultural and Pastoral Asso ciation—Annual Exhibition of Stock, Implements, etc. Primitive Methodist Church—Tea Meet ing at 4.30 • Oddfellows’ Hall—H.M.S. Pinafore, at 8 o’clock ; Monday, November 24 Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers, ift 7. Friday, December 5 kanburton County Council---At Council Chambers, 11 a.m. Saturday, December 6. Yakanui Road Board, at Road Board office, Moore street, at 10.30 a.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas t Prevalebit. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1884. The British Navy.

The naval supremacy of Great Bri tain over other nations of the world has so long been accepted as an axiom that the revelations recently disclosed in an article in the Pall Mall Gazette, which we reprinted in our issue of Thursday, cannot fail to arouse a widespread feel ing of consternation. So far from the facts having been exaggerated by the journal in question, there is only too clear evidence forthcoming from trust worthy authorities to show that the description of the present state of things is rather under the mark than other wise. It will be remembered that when the now celebrated brochure “ The Battle of Dorking ” was first published, a great many people regarded the author as an alarmist. Admitting that France or Germany, with the enormous mili tary resources at their command, could once obtain foothold in England, our chances of successfully resisting an invasion of a foreign foe were small indeed, yet the strip of sea which separates our “tight little island” from the Continent of Europe was held to be an insuperable safeguard. The navy and the strength of the defences of our Home ports formed, in fact, not only our main pro tection but the sole one upon which any reliance could be placed. The in formant of the Pall Mall Gazette, how ever, clearly proves that the patriotic boast of Britons that they rule the waves has become simply a phrase of no meaning, and that England’s, naval supremacy no longer exists. We are told that althoi other Powers have been increasing their expenditure on navies to the tXtent of 40 percent., Great Britain has actually been dim inishing hers, in spite of her having in curred enormous responsibilities, inas much as her possessions have been greatly extended during the past fifteen years. France has already surpassed us in regard to first class ironclads and both her guns, and those of Italy are superior in weight and power to those in use in the British Navy. An equally sorry story is told concerning the weakness of our foreign stations, the inadequate protection that would be afforded to our mercantile marine, the ease with which our coaling and telegraph sta tions could be demolished by foreign cruisers, and the absence of any proper defence for the commercial ports of England. In short, it is evident that the supposed protection which the Mother Country has so long put im plicit trust in is nothing but a delusion and a snare, and should trouble arise with one of the European nations Britain wmuld scarcely be able to hold her own even against a second-rate Power. As to who is responsible for this discreditable state of affairs, it is little use spending time in discussing that. The main fact is, that it exists and should be remedied without delay. This is a matter which vitally concerns the colonies. In spite of the lucid address delivered some time back by his Excellency the Governor, in which the need for more efficient defence works being established in this part of the world was emphasised, the public of New Zealand have shown a strange apathy concerning this most important question. We fully expected that the Government would have brought down some proposals dealing with it during the late session, but we were disap pointed. The apathy we have referred to is probably due to a belief that the Imperial authorities would be able to help us in case of necessity, but now that it has been shown what a slender reed this is to lean upon it is surely time to bestir ourselves in order to pro vide proper protection for our coast J line. i

Tic-Doloureux, Toothache, or any other neuralgic pain speedily yields to Baxter’s Anti- Neuralgic Pills, “ German Syrup.” —No other medicine in he 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 Jrte 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 prool 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 6d. Regular size 3s. 6d. Three doses will relieve any case, —(Advt.J

In our notice of the banquet given to the Rev Father Coffay, which appeared in yesterday’s iesuo, we reported Mr St Hill as having said that (he virtues of the guest of the evening! p’acel him in singular contrast to the clergy of soma other denominations. Mr iSt Hill has re quested us to state that it was not hia in tion to disparage any of our local clergy, hut it was a certain section of the laity he had in mind when drawing the compari son.

As will be seen from an announcement elsewhere, services at tho Ashburton Wesleyan Church to-morrow will be con ducted by the Rev H. T. Burgess, of South Australia. Mr Burgess u one of tho delegates to the Conference now being held at Christchurch, and the local Wes ley ana may be congratulated on having a visit from a clergyman whose pulpit abili ties have been highly spoken of.

Persons interested in the annual Win slow sports are invited to attend a public meeting to be held at the Winslow Hetel this evening, at eight o’clock. By a recent «S)rder-in-Council all inward correspondence via Brindisi and Suez will be charged an additional postage rate on arrival, and this order was to come into force to-day. As this would involve con siderable injustice, especially to news agents who receive a large number of papers via Brindisi, Messrs Dinwiddle, Walker and Co., of Napier, telegraphed to the Postmaster-General, asking that the operation of the order might be sus pended until {Correspondents here have time to instruct English agents. That

firm yesterday received the following tele gram from Sir Julius Yogel : —“ Will postpone operation of Order-in-Council on inward correspondence until receipt of the Brindisi-Suez mails leaving London on January 7th. This will allow time to in struct agents by the Ruapehu, leaving here by the 22nd, and due in London about January 2nd.— Julius Vogel. ”

Professor Martin Swallow was com mitted for trial at Auckland yesterday on three charges of indecent assault, and he was liberated oa bail, himself LIOO, and two sureties of LSO each.

The Napier backers of Trenton for the O.J 0. Derby are requested to attend a meeting to be held to-morrow. The object of the promoters is ‘to get the backers to refuse to pay beta, in order to force an enquiry into the scratching of the horse.

John Patrick Ward, Secretary to the Napier branch of the Liberal Association, was yesterday committed for trial on a charge of forging M. J. Barker’s signature to a Bank guarantee. The evidence in the case is very conflicting.

Sermons wid be preached to-morrow in the Primitive Methodist Church by Mr Lloyd and Mr Grayburn respectively. The tea meeting will take place on the Agricultural Show day, for which an attractive programme is in preparation, the choir of the church, under Mr Bevan, providing the music. Tho public meeting will be held In the Orange Hall. Captain Sutton, of the ship Pleiades, on Thursday presented several pieces of plate 10 the boatmen who rescued him and several of his crew, when upset in cross ing the Napier bar last year. By a singu lar coincidence the Pleiades arrived there on the anniversary of the accident. It is understood that Sir Julias and Lady Yogel will shortly leave on a visit to the Hot Lake district at Waiwera.

Shaw, Savill and Co. have been advised by cable that the steamer Florida arrived at London on the 13th instanttin time to catch the wool sales. Her frozen meat is reported to be in good condition. In the Wellington Appeal Court the case of Ootterell v Young and others was argued yesterday. A case was stated by consent of both parties for the decision of the Court of Appeal as to the construction of the will of Robert Foster Young. Justice Richmond said —“ We have no doubt upon one part of the question raised in this case. The Court is of opinion that the hotch patch clause, ap plies, notwithstanding the death of the plaintiffs wife. The clause is one which oinda all who take an interest or claim in that particular share. That is quite ob vious. Supposing three-fourths of the residue whicn is distributed under the will should amount, for instance, at present to LIO,OOO, it appears to us quite clear that the husband cannot share in that LIO.OOO became the duty is imposed upon him to stand in the place of his wife. This is the main question for our de-dson, and we have no doubt about it. Right to L10<)

legacy is also admitted. Then comes the question which has bean started upon us as to whether or not the interest, of all beneficiaries entitled under the will to a share of Jessie Lorcaa’s interest are de feated by her death in the testator's life time. That is a point on which there seems to be exceedingly little authority, and if we are to give a decision upon it we must take time to consider it. Plaintiff, as representing his wife, is entitled to L 2,000, as one-third part under the ulti mate trust affecting the Dorcas’s share. ” The tender cf Kincaid and McQueen, of Du tedin, in the sum of L 1,112 has been accepted for the cast iron cylinders contract for the Wellington and Napier railway. At the Appeal Court the case of Wright v Christchurch Drainage Board was partly

argued, when applicant asked for. the case to be withdrawn, as a compromise had been arrived at between the parties. At a meeting of subscribers yesterday in the Dunedin Chamber of Commerce room, Mr A. J. Towsey, formerly organist of St. Paul’s, and about o fill the position of organist at St John’s Church, Christchurch, was presented with a purse of 100 sovereigns. Mr E. B. Cargill made thq presentation, expressing his sense of the go id work done by Mr Towsey in founding the Choral Society, and generally in the ad vancement of musical taste. Mr Towsey, in reply, expressed his regret at leaving Dunedin after a reddtnce of nineteen year, and his wllingnesa, if called upon at any future time, to give his services in Dunedin,

It is understood that the police are on he track of the person who recently

attsmpteJ to wreox a train near Milton,

Sixteen years ago an undiscovered rob bery of jewellery took place from Camp Hotel, Milton. A few days ago Mr

Julius, who was then the proprietor, re ceived a parcel from .Sydney containing the jewellery and L 5 10s in money, to cover value of any missing. The writer regretted that circumstances had pre vented earlier restitution. The Bad and Worthless are never imitated or counterfeited. This is es pecially true of a family medicine, and it is positive proof that the remedy imitated is of :he highest value. As soon as it has been ;ested and proved by the whole world that Hop Bitters was the purest, best, and most valuable amily medicine on earth, many imitations iprung up and began to steal the notices in vhich the press and the people of the country had expressed the merits of H. 8., and in every way trying to induce suffering invalids to u--C their stuff instead, expecting to make money on the credit and good name of 11. B. Many others started nostrums put up in simi lar style to H. 8., with variously devised names in wltich the word “Hop ” or “Hops ” were used in a way to induce people to believe they were the same as Hop Bitters. All .-.ucb pretended remedies or cures, no matter what their style or name is, and especially those with the word “Hop” or “Hops” in their rameorinany way connected with them or their name, are imitations or counterfeits. Beware of them. Touch none of them. Use nothing but genuine American Hop Bitters, a ith a bunch or cluster of green Hops on the white label, and Dr Soule's name blown in the glass. Trust nothing else. Druggists and 1 chemists are warned against dealing in imita I tions counterfeits, J

The Ashburton Debating Society wound up their season last evening with a soiree in the St Stephen’s schoolroom, to which a largo number of ladies and.gentlemen had been invited. In the unavoidable absence of the President, Mr A. Craig head, the chair was occupied by Mr Cay-

gill. An excellent programme bad bi-en prepared consisting of instrumental selec tions, songs and readings, and the various items were evidently thoroughly appre ciated. At the conclusion of the musii the room was cleared for dancing, which was kept up for some time, and the soiree broke up after a very pleasant evening had been passed. . A wrestling match took place at Christ churuch last night between Wra. Hudson, of Dunedin, champion of New Zealand, and Wm. Rowe, of Christchurch, at the Dcillshed. The stakes were L7O a-side Hudson was entirely out of condition, and Rowe scored five falls to Hudson’s two, thus winning the match, which was de cided on the first five falls out of nine.

Forged Bank of New Zealand LI notes I are in circulation in Christchurch. They I are about a quarter of an inch shorter | than the genuine notts, and are made of paper n t so soft as that of the good notes. The printing is fainter, and they hr.va a generally washed-out appearance They purport to be issued at Christchurch on j April Ist, 1884, and are signed by J. Hay Barclay, manager. The words “one pound " are printed in green on the back as in the genuine notes, but the appear ance of the printing is very different, They were circulated on the racecourse, and were detected by eight of them being paid into the account of Burke, a publican who had a booth on the course, and who had been deceived by them. Six more were seized by the police on; the'eodrse yesterday, and others havo’been found. Three persons were detained by the police on the course, but all proved that they

had been taken in themselves. The Committee of the Asnburton Rac ing Club met at the Club’s room last evening. Present—Messrs Parnell (in the chair), R. Friedlander, Harrison, M. Friedlander, C. C. Fooks, M. Stitt and Dr Leahy. The Secretary reported work done on the course which was approved of, and Mr Harrison announced that he had arranged for the attendance of the

Ashburton Band on both days. A large amount of routine business having been transacted the Committee adjourned. The Borough Council Library Com mittee held their first meeting yesterday. Present —His Worship the Mayor, Cra Harrison, John Orr and A. Orr. It was resolved that the Mayor act as Chairman of the Committee pro tem. A list of lia bilities in c mnection wiih<he papers aud periodicals, etc , supplied to the Library was laid before the Committee, and accounts to the amount of L 43 were pass.sd for payment. It was resolved that the Mayor be requested to wait upon the Chairman of the Building Society in order to make definite arrangements re Library loan. It was decided to keep the reading room open till 10 o’clock each night, and the Clerk was instructed to obtain a sug gestion book, to be kept in the public reading-room for the purpose of entering suggestions by subscribers as to books, ttc, lequired. 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 msiness with small profits. In Barnett street the workshops of Messrs Meech and Co. present a busy appearance, and having im proved machinery are able to turn out an ex cellent display of household furnishings equal to any in Canterbury. We anticipate a great demand ana a satisfactory profit for the manu facturers in return. In blast street Messrs M. and Co. have also opened a show room, where is to be seen some very fine furniture suitabl to all clashes, and we believe at prices that must command a ready sale. Our ad vie iis inspect Meech and Co.’s stock for house fur nishings. The best periodical for ladies to take monthly and from which they will receive the greatest benefit is Hop Bitters. Read.—[Advt.] IO Don’t Die in the House. “ Rouugh on Rats ” clears out rats, mice, beetles, roaches, bed-bugs, flies, ants, insects, moles, jack rabbits, gophers. The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. x, This evening our advertising columns con tain a large price list from one of the leading drapery establishments in Chris 1 church, 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 a ,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.]

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.

A DISCLAIMER.

To the Editor. Sir, —In your report of the banquet lately tendered to Father Coffey, I find my name appears as having signed an address which was then read. I beg to say that I have neither signed this address nor authorised any person to do' so for me, I also wish to say that I do not agree with the sentiments contained therein.— I am, etc., Hugh Cullen. Ashburton, 16 th Nov., 1884.

THE WRECK OF THE GOLDEN ISLE.

(by TELEGRAPH ) Wellisoion, To day. Henry Chaffey, cook an i seaman of the Golden Isle, states :—“ The vessel not making Cape Campbell on the 6th, the ship was hove to. here was thick wea ther and a heavy sea on the morning 'of the 7th. We saw cliff* on the lee to N. and E., and wore the ship, and made all possible sail, and after standing on both bows wore the ship again, and in doing so carried away the foreyard, which took with it the foresail jib, which also blew away. Having only three sails left, we reefed the mainsail and found we were amongst the breakers. We cleared the reef, and found no alternative but to beach the vessel. In beaching her a sea came aboard carrying away the cabin companion, stove in the main hatch, and took the captain down the hoH. The man at the wheel g t ashore by jumping into the back wattr, and 1 followed with another shipmate. The mate then hove a line which I re ceived. The mate and captain lashed themselves together, dropped over the biws and were hauled ashore. The cap tain’s injuries were cuts about the faca, bruises on the left thigh and groin, caus ing a good deal of pain The vessel seems somewhat strained in thegarhmrd streak.

THE AUSTRALASIAN WESLEYAN CONFERENCE.

At the Wesleyan General Conference at Christchurch yesterday the Rev W. Morley moved—“ That this Conference accede to the recommendation of the Con ference that a New Zetland Conference be constituted independent and self go verning, and that the plans submitted for the constitu'ion of the. same be ap-. proved. ” He said the resolution was n<t

intended as a slight on th) Australasian Conference. Ho sincerely believed that the proposal would tend to develope the Methodist cause in this land It was not a new proposal. It had been received

favorably at the Adelaide Conference in 1881; carried by three-fourths .of a ma jority in the New Zealand Conference in 1831, and agreed to unanimously in 1884. Ninety-five per cent, of the New Zealand Methodists would be disappointed if it were not carried now, The geographical difficulties in the way of the present ar rangement were very great, and the dis tance between Australia and New Zealand necessitated long voyages. The cost of removals was large and attendance at an A ustralian Conference compelled length} absence on the part of the New Zealand del-gates Other denominations had supreme couns within their own bounds, but the Wesleyan body had to go to other colonies for final authority. In America and South Africa Methodists dif fered from the Home body, but were fully recognised by it, and if the motion were carried the New Zealand Conference would not sever its connection with the Mother Country. He believed the New Zealand Conference would not be satisfied with all the modifications suggested. The tyesleyan Church had now four-fifths as many ministers, members and adherents, as the Australasian church had when the Australasian Conference was formed in 1855. The' General Conference had power to deal with the proposal without reference to England. Sir Frederick Whitaker had given a legal opinion that separation could be done in the way pro posed. Mr R. Hobbs, M. HR , seconded the motion. He thought the New Zealand Conference should be allowed to walk alone, but if the request were refused he hoped they would meekly kiss the rod. The Rev E. I. Watkin said the vote in the Adelaide Conference had been givei under a feeling of sympathy with New Zealand after the Tararua disaster. Hi opposed the motion, as he favored Metho diat union, and the proposed constitutioi sacrificed everything Methodist. The; had no guarantee that the Oonferenc might not ten years hence change its doe trinal belief. Such a guarantee existed ii the Australian and Canadian constitution * There was nothing in th is cons in 8 also providing for the continuanut itinerancy, nor to prevent a layman Hi elected President of the New Ze«u*a' Methodist Church. Again, there was n allusion to terms and conditions of churo membership. The itev J, 0. Symons believed th Australasian Conference could do tnoi than recommend the proposal. Ha ol j acted to the proposition re examination of ministerial candidates and to the pro posal that there should be a creed. He could not see what was to be gained by passing the motion, as the New Zealand Conference managed their own affairs al ready. Dr Waugh read a legal opinion of Messrs Webb and Bryant, of Victoria, to the effect that the general Conference had no power to sanction the separation of an annual Conference or to delegate the powers of the general Conference to an annual Conference. The Rev Watts-Ford thought the docu ment just read rendered further discussion useless. The Rev Mr Knight quoted the opinion of a Justice of New South Wales, which was rather at variance with that of the Messrs Webb. The Rev J. J. Lewis thought the diffi cultiea stated by Mr Watkiu were imagi nary. All that was sought was power to deal with exceptional cases in an excep tional manner. There was no intention to have a layman as President. As to legal opinions, the Conference was not bound by any legal terms, nor were iu merabers confinetf to any creed. They were Christiana first and Methodists afterwards. The Rev J, Watts-Ford did not think separation desirable. The difficulty as to distance between New Zealand and Aus tralia vyas not worth mentioning, for soon the voyage to Melbourne would occupy only three nays. Separation was not de sirable on the basis set forth, which was for New Zealand only. If it was a-good thing, why should it not be applied fo the other colonies 1 In its proposed dress it seemed to him that the most important principles were given up. Ministerial functions were ignored ; it was proposed to give the exercise of discipline on minis terial matters to a mixed conference, and class meetings were sat aside. The Rev J. B. Waterhouse said that if the proposed constitution had been kept within the bounds of the existing constitu tion, he would have supported it, but as the proposal was he could not. The Rev Rainsford Bavin submitted that the request should be granted, be cause New Zealand Methodism asked for it. He submitted the basis proposed was not antagonistic to Methodism. There was no wish for a change in the doctrine, nor the abolition of class meet ings or itinerancy. There was nothing revolutionary in asking that laymen should be associated with ministers. Whatever ambiguities there were could be made clear. The Rev H. Bath moved as an amend ment—“That this Conference after care fully considering the plan of separatioi submitted by the New Zealand Confer ence, and while sensible of the inconreni ence and expense incident to the admin istration of a Church so large, yet deemt

it inexpedient and unnecessary to sacrifice the great advantages of that connexion, besides incurring the cost and risk of so

great a change for the sake of the oom pa-aiively small gain sought by dissolution of the existing union, especially on the plan proposed.” New Zealand, he said, should not cut herself off from mission

work among the islands, which was far from complete. The proposal was incon sistent with the Methodirt Union. The oth r churches were moving towards federation, and the Methodist churches should not endeavor to dissolve their union.

The Rev G. Martin seconded the amend ment, but said he would not object to separation if the New Zealand Ohuroh would engage to perpetuate the Wesleyan Methodism which tney all loved. He asked what guarantee there was against further disintegration, and whether the property accumulated in the past for Wes leyan Methodism was to be taken for Methodism not recognised by the Confer ence.

The Rev R. M, Hunter thought the connexion between Australia and New Zealand should be maintained, both as a matter of sentiment and of (iincipie. He had received letters from one of the fathers in England, stating that Metho dism on the basis proposed would cease to be Methodism.

After farther discussion the amendment was put and carried. A deputation from the Christchurch Ministers’Association was then introduced, and ou behalfref the other Protestant denominations welcomed the memoers of the Conference. The Revs E. .[ Aitkin, B. M. Hunter and Mr Hobbs aoknow-

lodged the welcome of the Association.

V | BY TBLBQKAPH.] Ctoistchdboh, To-d»y. At the Australasian Wesleyan Conference to-day ,a lon/ discussion took place on in'orcolonial appointments and the inter changes of ministers between New Zea land and other colonies. It was ultimately resolved—“ That it be a farther instruc tion to the Committee on Exchanges to report as to the definite number of ex changes to be made on the grounds of connexions! policy betwixt » either at once or at intervals distributed over the next three years. ”

SPORTING.

ASHBURTON R O. SPRING MEETING. The following handicap] were made last evening for the forthcoming races : County Hurdle Macs.* at lb Captain ... ... 11 8 Marmion. 10 13 Unit 10 1 Unfortunate- ... ... Frantic ... 9 0 For some unexplained reason the handicapper (Mr E. Griffiths) has not for* warded the weights for the other races, which were to have beeft;-declared in Christchurch last evening/;--,;, OXO. METROPOLITAN MEETING Third Day. The following are the results of the final events of yesterday’s racing :—*■ Tan Selling Race, of 100 sovs, for two year-olds and upwards; six furlongs. Mr P. Butler’s bin c Talebearer, >y Albany—Tell Tale, Syrs (LI00), Bsi 31b (Sutherland) 1 Mr J. Pilbrow’s b g Mata, aged (L 200) 9st 71b ... ... ... (Derrett) 2 Mr R. H. Valla nee’s ch g Youth, 4yra (L 100), 9at ... ... (Skiner) 3 Rally,. Deceiver, Duchess of Albany, Trefoil and Patrician also ran.-'Brian Boru was scratched. Tax Flying Handicap, of 150 sovs, with a sweepstakes of 5 sovs, to go to the ' second horse ; five furlongs. Major George’s b c Wapiti,. 4yrs, by i King Cole—Realisation, Git lOlbe (White) „1 Mr Q. Stead’s b.o Ike, 4yri, Bst 3lb " 1 ; (Rudings) .. 2_. r Mr J. Stephenson’s oh h T&iaroa, Syrs '. » (Wattjs)3 Bubina, Lady Evelyn, Pearl, Water i King, Speculation and Marion also ran. f Turquoise was scratched... a The Consolation Handicap, a sweep* stakes of 1 sov each, irith 100 sovs i added ; second hone to receive 20 sovE "- from the stakes. One mile./ .7.1 "f i Mr B. Goodman’s b g Bi’ly, Oiyn, by J„ Oaasevalannus—Scud hone, B*t 101 b , (Clifford) I a Mr P. Butler's b h Tim Whiffler, aged, o Bst 121 b ... (Butler) 2 h Mr Q. Bate’s oh in Minerva, syrs, Set >. 91b ... ... ... (Wattie) .8 e Ugly Buck, Sir Bedevere, Hippodamia,. - . e Comet sod Conundrum also ran. Bellywsi / scratched.

AUCKLAND RACES.

[bt xxlkqeaph.] Racecourse, To-day. The following are the results of to-day’s racing : Trial Stakes of 100 sovs j one mile. Mr Walker’s Fishgirl, Bst 91b (T. Taylor) 1 Mr Robertson’s Mitrailleuse, Sit 91b, (MoOIosky) 2 Mr Bobbett’s Tetford, Sat 9ib (Vaille) 8 Vortex and Revolver also ran. Betting—6 to 4 agst Fiihgirl, 2 tol agst Mitrailleuse, 3 to 1 a«st Tetford, 3 to 1 agst Revolver, 10 to 1 agst the others. Fishgirl got the best of a bad start, but at the back of the coarse all were' lu a cluster. Rounding the turn for home, Mitrailleuse was leading, and kept that place till nearly opposite the new stand, when Fishgirl came again, and after an exciting struggle won by half a length. Time—lmin 46£sec. Welcome Stakes, for 2-year-olds ; five furlongs. Mr Robertson’s Musket—Slander Colt, Bstsib (Cany) 1 Mr Walters’s Musket— Rosanna, Bst (T. Taylor) 2 Mr Marshall’s Derringer ... ... 3 Lionel and Steel all also ran. Betting —6 to 4 Musket-Slander colt; 3 to 1 Derringer; 4to 1 Lioness ; 4 to I Steel All; 10 to 1 Lionel. A good start was effected, and the race was won by two lengths. Time—lmin 6£seos. Handicap Hurdles. King ... 1 Azure ... 2 Lonehand ... ... ... ... 3

CRICKET.

■» - ALL ENGLAND ▼. VICTORIA Melbourne, Yesterday. Tha cricket match between an English, team and Eleven of Victoria was coos- , menoed to-day. Owing to the unfavor able weather, the attendance of spectators was small, and play was stopped on ao* count of the rain at intervals daring the day, not mtich interest being taken in the match. An excellent wicket was pitched, .... and 'he ground was In gpod order. The visitors went in and at the close of the day’s play had lost six wickets for ICB runs. Shrewsbury, bowled, 80 ; Barnes, not out, CO ; and Briggs, not out,. 8. The home fielding was rather weak, and owing to the rain the wicket was rathe? bumpy. '

CABLE NEWS.

I. LATfeST FROM EUROPE- Q [RBtJTRR's TKUGRAHS—COPTKIQHT.J Monetary and Commercial. . London, November 13. Consols remain at ioojHi, and New s Zealand securities at yesterday's quota a tions.. Tbe total reserve in the Bank » of England in notes and bullion is 3 L. 9,800,000, being an increase, during * the week »of L 300,000. The prbpor* 9 tion of reserve to liabilities has ad-. , vanced since last Thursday Irom 34 to 11 36 per cent. The Bank rate of dis f I count retaains at 5 per cent, and the • market at 4#. No changes to report 5 in the markets for (colonial breadstuff ! and tallow. The Wool Sales. The catalogue at to-day's wool auction comprised 8,200 bales. Since the opening of the series 26,600 bales were offered, and 2,300 withdrawn. The market is quieter but the new sea son's c'ip is firm. ' War Votes. I London, November 14. In the House of Commons yester day credit votes asked by the Govern ment on account of the Army and tbe Navy and for military operations in Egypt and South Africa were passed. The Movements of the Makii> Cairo, November 14. Atelegram has been received from the Mudir ot Dongola, stating that a torce of 12,000 of the Mahdi's troops, lindet his fighting chief, are now marching . upon Dongola. jA U'& TRAL' a I (bRUTKk's TBLKGRAMS—•OOPTBMUtt.) Shipping. oYDNBr, Yesterday. Sailed, this afternoon—-Waihora| (q| Auckland,

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1884.



Wanted. \A/ANTr D- To * * almost new, Sell a Fores Apply office paper. Pump, of this 11 2108 \;|TANI'Ev Known John Nolan is s'l prepared to deliver Fresh and Smoked Fish at cheaper rates than ever • 11 2105 1 •r * Ah!TED Known The Keading \ room of the Public Library will ha open till 10 p. m. from this date, the 14,h November. By order. Charles .ieaddell, Town Clerk. 11 211 n WANTED Known— H. C. Regers’ is the Cheapest House in town for First-c'ass Drapery and Millinery. Eveiy thing matked with a small profit. Soaly’s Buildings, Fast street. WANTED A Certificated Mistress for tho Side School at Ashburton. Silary L 96 per annum, exclusive of b; nuses, providing the average attend ance is not less than GO. Applications and testimonials to be forwarded n-t l iter chan Tuesday, the|,2s.h November, I£B4 addressed to Mr Tuos. Itealy , Chairma - By orde", J. Ward, Secretary. 11 21A3 W ANTED Known—A. Orr is selling for cash at the following reduced prices : —Tea, rare value, per box 14? C l ; tea, per lb la 3d, extra quality ; L. B. sugar, per lb 3d ; currants, per lb sid ; 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, 3d. 11 20G6 vt RANTED Known—That Friedlander Vi Bros, have on sale all requisites for the shearing season. Sheep shears (the favorite brands, Nos. 38AS, 75, 11 A, Etc ), Turkey Oilstones, Lamp Black, Raddle, Boiled Oil, Woolpacks. Alt T ANTED KNOWN — Robert Elston, YY Bill Poster, Theatrical Agent, etc., Town Hail, Ashburton. Theatrical companies and others visiting Ashburton ' should communicate with the above. F Orders by post or telegram promptly attended to. 760 c I 'TXTANTED Known —That I have ? • » opened a Coal Yard in East street, : opposite Messrs Jones and Bradshaw’s Corn and Chaff Store, where orders may be left, also at my residence, tiampslead, as I am now prepared to supply a first cl.-iss Coal at most reasonable prices. Charles Brown. 8 1555 VTJ - ANTED Known—Boots ! Boots 1 W That Hayes and Co. are Clearing a few desperate lines of Boots, etc., 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 OTTANTED Known—That Jones and y y Bradshaw, next Mr Lancaster’s butchers shop, East street, are now offer ing Pig Feed, Chick Wheat, Horse Feed, et-., etc,, etc., cheaper and of a bettor class than any other in the town. All goods delivered free of charge in town. 4 752 t 7“ANTED Known—The undersigned r beg to notify to their customers and the public generally that they have ilemoveo into the premises adjoining Mr Taylor, Baker, East street By strict attention to business and making a good aiticle, they hope to merit the continu mce of public patronage. Fowee and MoEwen, Bootmakers, East street, Ash burton. 10 1973 . J OMETHING 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 we’l 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 at’ended" to. 10 1952



T AND Ob' LOVELIHESS. ALBUM Containing TEN VIEWS of New Zealand Scenery, consisting of Beau tiful Lakes, Magnificent Mountains, and Superb Scenery m various parts, making a handsome present for friends at Home H. M Jones. 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, TTTE have m«oh pleasure in announcing 's!% to our friends >.nd patrons, and ' *U who may feel interested in the general ogress of our times that we have just C -ived a .-plendid assortment ef Tweeds, Coatings, Serges, "etc., etc., of the best quality and latest designs—suitable for the season we are now entering. All Goods Supplied at LOWEST CASH PRICES. CRAIGHEAD & CO., Tancred street, Ashburton. SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS TO CASH PURCHASERS. PRIOR to Annual Stock-taking, a very LIBERAL DISCOUNT Will be allowed to CASH PURCHASERS OF PIANOS. One of the finest and best selected stocks in the colony to choose from. !*ljs t*-" 5i : .C • '-Vi ’ H. M. Jones Agent for MILNER & THOM PS ON Ashburton m irQo a s* rAVING procured the most suitable i. appliances for carrying out Funerals IN TOWN OR COUNTRY, The Undersigned beg to notify that they are prepared to supply EVERY REQUISITE in a style hitherto UNSURPASSED IN ASHBURTON, AT THE MOST REASONABLE TERMS, J. Meech & Co. All persons in want of really GOOD AND SERVICEABLE FURNITURE Suitable to the most limited incomes, or Those in good positions cannot do batter than inspect J. M. <& Co.’s stock before going elsewhere, as they intend CLEARING THE WHOLE of it at once REGARDLESS OF COST, to make room for NSW SHIPMENTS of Eng lieh an American FURNITURE shortly to arrive. Houses supplied with-every require ment of household use. Venetian Blinds, etc. J. MEECH & CO,, Ashburton. {EAST STREET, next Diuiaut and Coe, and BURNET C STREET.



Special Advertisements, BARBAOUUTA, Barraconta. As the drapery aud grocery is reduced in price, G. RY" r.L begs to inform the puolic uhat he intends from this date to REDUCE the price of FISH, viz, Fresh Barraconta 61, Smoked, 9d. C. Ryel, Alford Forest Road or from the cart. II 2094 REDUCTIONS. REDUCTIONS. The' Undersigned have For Sale at Reduced Prices : Timber. Timber. Timber. Coal. Coal. Coal. Firewood. Firewood. Firewood. Stakes. Stake?. Stakes. Posts. Posts. Posts. Hurdles. Hurdles. Hurdles. Inspection invited. MACPHERSON, FIRMER AND' CO. (iate A. Hayes), TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS, East street. W. H. COLLINS, Manager, Ashburton. XT EVV BOOKS ! NEW BOOKS ! ! iM EW BOOKS ! and CHRISTMAS CARDS Now in. Popular Encyclopedia (14 vols); Colo nies and Dependencies, bv T. S. Cotton ; Local Government, by M. D. Chalmers ; Treasury of Sciences, Biographical, Work shop Appliances, Systematic Mineralogy, .-dectiiciiy and Magnetism, Strength oi Material ; Vanity Fair, by Thackery ; The iNevvcomea ; English Men of Letters— Bacon, Cowper, Uicsens, Defoe ; Journal of tha Plague Year, Plays from Molieie, The Prince Micharelli ; Pedigiee of Man, oy Hoeckel; India, the Law and the People, by Caird ; uilbert on Banking ; The Assommoir, by itmile Zola ; Medi eval History, by Chambers ; Cassell’s Paraily Magazine, Irish Pleasantry aud Pun, English scenery (6 vols), Countries of the World (6 vols), Peoples of the World (4 vols), All Round the World (2 vo)s), Hie Book of Health, Family Phy sician ; Animal Life, by Wright; The Technical Educator, Popular Eduotor, Men of the lime, Family Herald (half year vol), How the Poor Live. Thomas F. Farley, BOOKSELLER, ASHBURTON.



Special Advertisements. Ro'l II E HAM WATCHES From £5 10a. a AteH MAKERS nO t[EWEUSRS, Ss I'S



CHEAP STATIONERY FOR THE PEOPLE. Superfine note paper, 5a per ream Cream laid envelopes, 6s per KOJ Foolscap (unequalled value), Is per 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. H. 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 & 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 is E W ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, EAST STREET, Ashburton 25 Branches Now Open 25



13 AVIS’S Cheap Clearing Bale NOW OS. _ £ b. d. Bedroom furnished complete for 6 G 0 Chest 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 SOUT , Ashburton 9 1729



43 (X ◄ 8 m a Fancy and hois.es, y COUNTER Four - Button - Length Suede Gloves, la lid ; Six do, 2a 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, Gjrd set; Tailor’s Thread, 3d reel; China Tape, 4d£ doz. MANCHESTER COUNTER. d o 43 x la 33 Handsome Lace Curtains,3s lid; Pampadour Prints, dark colors, 4|d ; Ginghams, Stupes, s|d ; Crewdsoo’s No. 2 White Calico, 4s lid doz; Horrock’s, 3s lid ; Heavy Grey Twill Calico, 4|d ; Grey Twill Sheeting, 9£d ; Harvard Shirting, 4|d ; The New Unshrinkable Saxony Shirting, Bsd, worth is; Welsh Flannel,' B|d ; Saxony Welsh, lljd ; Good Cotton Diaper, 7£d ; Slate Selisia, 4|d ; Forfar, strong, for aprons, G£d ; Honeycomb Quilts, only 4s lid; Brown Holland, 4|d. CLOTHING ROOM. d u X <1 '4 33 Men’s Tweed Trousers, 5s lid, 7a lid, 9s 6d, 10s 0.1 ; Men’s Trousers and Vest, Gs lid, 9s lid, 12s 6d, 15s ; Men’s Tweed Coats, 5s lid, 9s Cd, 12s 6d, 15s ; Boys' Tunic Suits, 5s lid, Gs 3 d, 8s lid, 10s 61. Men’s, Boys’ and Youths’ Kaiapoi Clothing. Men’s Harvard Shirts, Is 6d, la lid, 2s Gd, 2s lid; Men’s White Shirts, 2s lid, 4s lid, 4s lid, 5s lid ; Men’s Hard and Soft Hats, Is lid, 2s lid, 3s lid, 4s lid. Sox, Ties, Collars, Scarves Braces, etc. ■3 fx <1 s w Pd TAILORING DEPARTMENT. In responaft to hundreds of en quiries for a good Trousers and suits made to order at a rea sonable price, we have at last de termined to supply the long felt want. Wo guarantee satisfaction and a Perfect Fit. H. E. May & Co.’s CASH SYSTEM la now acknowledged to be far the beat both for buyer and seller.



1884. Victoria House. 1885. gPRING AKL SUMMER SEASON. Prints, Dress Stuffs, Cotumkh, Trimmings, Fancy Tie 3 , Hosiery,. Millinery, Men’s, Hoys’, and Youths’ Clothing, Shirts (assorted), Hats, &0. , <So , Of newest designs, super-excellent makes, and durability, selected and offered for the especial purpose of well and worthily recommending Victoria House as pre-eminent for variety, quality, liberality, and incomparable value. Ladies’, Men’s, and Children’s BOOTS, &c., at “ call again ” prices. Patterns of Rosljn, Mosgeil, and KaiapoiTWß .DS received weekly, from which Men’s Youths’, and Boys’ Garments are promptly made to measure, lit, linish, and fashion perfect. Charges strict.'y reasonable, Dimant and Coe. Beady-Money Drapers, Clothiers, &c, East and Tancred streets in pieraisea lately occupied by Orr and Go,



Special Advertisements. A. Tapper, SAWMILLER TIMBER, AND IRON MERCHANT, East street, Ashburton, Has decided to j Sell Oee His Large Stock of TIMBER I BUILDING GATE-. & IRON I MATERIALS FENCING WIRE, at greatly Beduced Prices, As he is retiring from business, therefore ANY REASONABLE OFFER WILL NOT BE REFUSED, Stock must be cleared off by December 31st. H. W. BARRETT, 8 1537 Manager.



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



Oh, how refreshing, palatable, and reviving is a draught of cool water, with Hop Bitters in it, to a fever patient. See.—[Advt.] Holloway’s Pills are strongly recom mended-to all persons who are much reduced a power and condition, whose stomachs are weak, and whose nerves are shattered. The [ beneficial effects of these Pills will be percep tible after a few days’ trial, though a more ex tended course may be required to re-establish perfect health. Holloway’s medicine acts on the organs of digestion, and induces complete regularity in the siomach, liver, pancreas, and kidneys. This treatment is both safe and cer, .ain in result, and is thoroughly consistent with observation, experience, and common sense. The purification of the blood, the removal of all noxious matter from the secretions, and the’ excitement of gentle action in the bowels, are the sources of the curative powers of Hollo way’s Pills,—Advt,