SHIPPING.

POET OF LYTTELTON. Arrived. Saturday. Hawea, a s., from Nelson, Picton and Wellington. Yesterday. Ruapehu, b.b., from Wellington. Kawitiri, a.s., from Westport. Sailed. Saturday. Hawea, a.s., for Wellington. SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. Auckland, Yesterday. Arrived—Sandfly, from Tonga ; Julia Pryce, from Raratonga. tailed —Charles Edward, for the South. Wellington, To-day. Arrived—Hauroto, from Sydney Timabu, Yeatsrday. Arrived—Asteroid, barque, from Lon don ; Timaru, from Westport Port Chalmers, Yesterday. Arrived, on Saturday Mawhera and Beautiful Star, from Oamaru ; Kakanui, from Invercargill; Taiaroa, from Timaru. This morning—Westland, ship, from Lon don. , _ Sailed, yesterday—Victory, for Lon don. „ Bluff, Yesterday. Arrived Rotomahana, from Mel bourne. ' _

COMMERCIAL.

Ashburton Guardian Office, Monday afernoon. Mr T. Bullock reports on the horse market for the week ending Saturday, November 22: There was a very good attendance and a larger number of horses entered, viz., 3S> than at previous sales, and a fairly spirited bidding for anything -like good sorts was maintained throughout the day. 20 were sold at full market rates. Medium draughts cf a good stamp Li? to L 23, do suitable for ploughing and farm work LlO to Lx 7, 3-vear-olds (broken) Ll 5 to Ll 9 103, unbroken from LiS 105, 4-year-old (broken) Ll 9. Light harness horses (good sorts) Ll2 to Ll 9. do inferior L 4 ■ss to L? Ss, hacks (medium) 5s to LB, in ferior L 3 iSs to L 4 10s.

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES. , Tuesday, November £5. Messrs Matson, Cox and Cx, at the Ashburton Saleyards—Pigs Saturday, November 29 Mr Tbos. Bullock, at tie Arcade, Burnett street—Wire Binder and Sundries MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, Etc. This Evening Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers, at 7. Wednesday, November 26 isflburton County Council —At Council Chambers, 11a.m. Saturday, December 6. ‘ /Pakanui Boad Board, at Hoad Board Office, Moore street, at 10.30 a.m. Tuesday, December 16 Bl Stephen’s Church—Garden Party in the Parsonage grounds

DEATHS.

Small —On November 23, 1884, acci dentally drowned, William, son of Mr John Small, Wheatstone, aged 14 years. Small —On November 23, 1884, acci dentally drowned, Edward, son of Mr John Small, aged 12 years.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1884. The Mayoral Contest.

Mayoral elections are not events which, generally speaking, evoke much enthusiasm, and that which is to take place in Ashburton during the present week promises to be no exception to the rule. Indeed, up to the day of the nomination of candidates it seemed that Mr Rudolph Friedlander, who had come forward in response to a very influential and numerously signed re quisition, would have a walk-over. An opponent, however, has appeared in the person of Mr Alfred Harrison, who was defeated last year, so that we are to have a contest after all. Both the candidates have for some time been members of the Borough Council, and are consequently sufficiently well acquainted with the rules and regula tions which govern the proceedings of that body, and on that score there is probably little to choose between them. But the qualifications which go to make a good Councillor do not necessarily fit a man for the post of Mayor. In the latter office a certain amount of dignity, combined with firmness and decision, is? required, and it is the possession of these qualities which has made Mr Williamson so worthy an occupant of the chair during the past three years. Mr Harrison, on the other hand, has made a reputation while he has been a Councillor which is not altogether enviable. Active and energetic as it must be admitted he is, particularly in matters connected with that part of the Borough which he specially represents, he has what phrenologists call the b,ump of combativeness so strongly developed that he is continually at log gerheads with his fellow Councillors. When Mr St. Hill was in the Council, he and Mr Harrison were continually the prominent persons in “ scenes,” which assuredly did not lend dignity to the proceedings. Since the former gentleman’s retirement, matters have gone more smoothly, although the quarrelsome nature of the candidate for the mayoralty whose qualifications we are now considering has at times been apparent. In fact, Mr Harrison reminds us of the turkey who always kept a red rag by him for the purpose of exasperating himself, and he appears to labor under the hallucination that the rest of the Council have entered into a league to prevent his part of the borough receiving the attention it de serves. This inability to look at public questions from any but a narrow point of view is in itself evidence that he does not possess that spirit of impar tiality which is the principal desidera -1 turn for the holder of such an I office as Mayor, As to the other candidate for the honor, the names attached to the requisition pre sented to him are almost a guarantee that he will be returned at the head of the poll. Personally popular, Mr Fried lander is a member of a firm which has been identified with the rise and progress of Ashburton, while he has always shown an intelligent interest in municipal affairs. As a talker we admit he has never been prominent in the Council, but we regard this as one of the chief reasons why he should be chosen to fill the office of Mayor, and should the choice of the burgesses fall upon him, as we have little doubt il will, there is no reason to believe thal the dignity of the chair will not be as worthily upheld as it his been by Mi Williamson and his predecessors. In estimating the chances of the two candidates in this election, one im portant factor is to be taken into account. When Mr Harrison con tested the seat with Mr Williamson last year, he managed to make a very fair fight of it, the votes recorded for him being only twenty-six less than those scored by his opponent. But it must be remembered that the contest was not entirely fought out upon the basis of who was the better man of the two for the position. There was a very prevalent opinion at the time that the office of Mayor should be a rolling one, and there can be no doubt that this consider<ll! nn influenced a great num ber of the ratepayers in according their support to Mr Harrison, On ihe present occasion no such principle is involved, neither of the candidates hav ing previously occupied the Mayoral chair, and the burgesses have solely to decide in their own minds who is likely to reflect the greater credit on I the Borough. Should our prognostica tion of the result prove to be correct, it is not unlikely that Mr Harrison will account for his defeat on the score that he has not solicited a single vote. This is the “ flattering unction ” which nine out of ten defeated candidates lay to their souls, and if they can derive

any consolation from such a reflection no one will probably grudge it them. At the same time the excuse is not a very worthy one, as we think that an honor which is not worth striving for is not worth having. Believing that Mr Friedlander is clearly the better of the two candidates, we hope that his supporters will not hold his opponent too cheaply, and that on Wednesday they will do their best to secure his return by a large majority.

On Sunday afternoon two sons of Mr John Small, a well-known farmer at Wheatstone, were accidentally drowned. It appears that the two lads were bathing with three companions in a gravel pit adjoining their father’s farm, and after enjoying themselves for some time in the shallow bath, being unable to swim, they launched a horse feed-box, and on this ventured into the deeper water. The box unhappily sank and left the boys in the deeper part of the water, and before as sistance could reach them they were drowned. Much sympathy is felt for Mr Small, who is highly respected in the dis trict. An inquest was to be held at 5 p.m. to-day. Early on Saturday -morning an unoccu pied house near the Laghmor road, Tin wald, was burnt. The building was the property of Mr 0. Sheppard, and insured with the ‘Victoria Insurance Company for L 125. No clue has yet been obtained as to the origin of the fire. We would remind owners that nomina tions for the handicaps to be run at the Methven Racing Club’s annual meeting on 23id December, must be made to the Secretary, Mr G. Coward, Methven Hotel, not later than 9 p.m. to-morrow. Two conflagrations are reported from Christchurch, At twenty minutes past four on Saturday afternoon a fire occurred in the office of Mr H. S. Austin, solicitor, Hereford street, whereby a quantity of valuable documents were destroyed. No cause can be assigned for the fire, which was quickly extinguished. Mr Austin was uninsured. The building, which be longs to Mr T. W. Jones, absent in Tas mania, was insured for LI,OOO in the Vic toria office, but the damage was slight. At 11 o’clock yesterday morning, two small wooden buildings in a right-of-way off Colombo street south, belonging to Mr Benjamin Hale, rope and tent maker, were burnt down. They were used as stores. The buildings were insured for L2OO in the Liverpool and London and Globe. The stock for LI,OOO in the South British. The loss is considerably over this, as there was L7OO worth of binder twine destroyed. S. Nashelski, ironmonger, had Ll5O worth of stock stored in one building, and was unin sured. Hardly anything was saved from either building. The cause of the fire is not known. No one had been about the premises since Friday. The Rev J. W. Crisp, of Melbourne, preached at the morning and evening ser vices at the Wesleyan Church yesterday. The rev. gentleman had large audiences on'both occasions, and delivered sermons which will long be remembered for their earnestness and impressiveness by his ■ hearers. The adjourned meeting of persons in ! forested in the annual Winslow Sports was held at the Winslow Hotel on Satur day evening. There was a fair attendance, and Mr George James occupied the chair. , It was resolved to hold the annual races on Thursday, Ist January, 1885, and that horses owned by residents in the district 1 between the Orari and Selwyn rivers be allowed to compete, The following officers were elected: —President, Mr E. G. r Wright; vice-president, Mr D. McLean ; judge, Mr M. Stitf; starter, Mr G. James; clerk of the scales, Mr A. Harrison; clerk of the course, Mr D. Jackson; handicap pers, Messrs James, Saunders and Stitt ; secretary, Mr P. M, Poster; treasurer, Mr W. Harris; committee, Messrs Foster, Rickards, Jackson, Harris, James, ox, Corrigan, McLeod and Cockle The pro gramme was considered at length and ultimately decided upon as follows: Handicap Hurdles, of 15 sova; nomina tion, 10s; acceptance, 20s; 1£ miles Winslow Cup, of 30 sovs ; nomination, 20<; acceptance, 20s; miles. Handicap Trot, of 10 sovs ; nomination, 10s ; ac ceptance, 10s; 2 miles. Maiden Plate, of 15 seva; entrance, 30s; 1 mile. Selling Hack Hace, of 10 sovs; winner to be sold for 15 sovs, any surplus (o go to the funds of the Committee; post entry, 20s; 1 mile. Consolation Handicap, of 10 sovs; nomination, 10s; acceptance, 10s; 1 mile. Nominati ns must be made to (he Secre tary or to Mr S. Saunders by 9 p.m. on 20th December, the weights will be declared on the 29th December, and acceptances must be made to either of the same gentlemen by 8 p.m, on 31st Decem ber It was reported that a very suit able paddock close to the railway station had been secured for the purpose of hold ing the sports, and a very hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr McLean for having placed the same at the disposal of the Committee. Mr Saunders was authorised to arrange for the use of a totalizator, and Mr James to advertise the programme. It having been announced that the Committe would meet at 8 pm. on Saturday, 6th December, the meeting adjourned, A fire occurred at Seafield on Saturday night by which a house, the property of Mr J. W. Maidens was totally des royed. The building was unoccupied, but during Saturday afternoon a man answering to the description of the Austrian recently before the Resident Magistrate’s Court on a charge of vagrancy, was noticed loiter ing about the place. This unfortunate man has been wandering through the dis trict since his release by the police, and

it is probable that he sought a night’s shelter in the house now burnt. The property was insured with the London and Lancashire Insurance Company for LI 00.

That invalid wife, mother, sister, or child can be made the picture of health with Hop Bitters. Obseive. — [Advt.]

Skinny Men, —“ Wells’ Health Renevver restores health and vigor, cures dyspepsia, im potence, debility. The N.Z. Drug Co. General Agents. r 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. I Indigestion and Liver Complaints.—For these complaints Baxter’s Compound Quinine Pills have proved a specific, acting powerfully on the liver and mildly on the stomach. Sold everywhere, or post free from J. Baxter, Chemist, Christchurch, for 19 nr 44 stamps. This evening our advertising columns con tain a large price list from one of the leading drapery establishments in Chris'church, and, we are confident visitors to town will do well by giving them a call. The r stock is large .nd 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 <k Co., The Hall. —[Advt.] I Holloway’s Pills. —The chiefest wonder I of modern times.—This incomparable medicine increases the appetite, strengthens the stomach, I eleapses the liver, corrects biliousness, prevents flatulency, putifes the system, invigorates the nerves, and re-instates ’ spund health.' The I enormous demand for these Pills throughput the globe astonishes everybody, and a single tria convinces tj?e most sceptical that no medicine equals Holloway’s Pills in its ability'to remove all complaints incidental to tlip human race, I They are a blessing to the afflicted, and abopti to all that labour under internal of externa)' disease. The jnmficaPQn ofthe.blpod, removal of all restraint from the secretive organs, and gentle aperitive action are the prolific sources or tlie extensive curative range of Holloway’s Pills. Aavt.j

A serious mining accident occurred at the Thames on Saturday afternoon in the Caledonian Low Level Company’s work ings, resulting in the severe injury of three miners, named Samuel Howard, Alfred James, and Nicholas Pearce. The men had charged three holes with blasting powder, which they proceeded to explode by “splitting ” the fuse, and igniting the powder in the notch at its end. One of the charges exploded instantaneously, throwing the three unfortunates down in the drive, but the earth displaced by the other two shots fortunately passed over their prostrate bodies. James and Howard were badly burned. Howard suffered most seriously, the thumb and index finger of hts left hand being shat tered to such an extent as to necessitate amputation. Pearce escaped with severe contusions.

The Rev Thomas Spurgeon has sent a cheque for LI,OOO, raised in England, to wards building the Auckland Baptist Tabernacle.

There was a heavy swell on the Otago harbor bar on Saturday, so that nothing . could be done to recover the buckets of the big dredge. There are thirty-five buckets, and the total weight is about thirty tons. Divers will get the connect ing chain, and it is intended to raise a bucket or two at a time, there being the necessary machinery on board the dredge. Fortunately they are somewhat out of the direct line of vessels crossing the bar. The total cost of the dredge, including repairs since arrival, etc , has been about L 60,000. David Livingstone, a long distance|'un ner of note in Britain, and who defeated O’Connor recently in Newcastle, New South Wales, ran ten miles within an hour on Saturday afternoon, at Invercar gi'l, on the track of the Southland Cale donian Society. The attendance of the public was very small. Livingstone com pleted his task and kept faith with the spectators, running the distance in 56min Isaec, He did not appear to distressed, and did the first three miles in 15 minutes. The Society, in view of the small atten dance, agreed to forego the charge for the use of the grounds.

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Borough Council will be held this even ing.

Several of the leading singers and dancers of the Ashburton Caledonian Society left for Southbridge this morning, to assist at the Ellesmere Caledonian Society’s concert to be held there this evening.

During the confusion which naturally followed the alarm given at Mr Small’s farm of the accident which resulted in the death of two of that gentleman’s sons, it was discovered that the dairy adj 'cent to Mr Small’s residence was on fire, but fortunately the flames were extinguished before very serious damage occurred.

“ 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 free 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, 6d. Regular size 3s. 6d. Three doses will relieve any case.— [A.dvt.l

The only safe and sure cure for gravel or urinary troubles is Hop Bitters. Prove it. Read.—[Ad vt,]

Wells’ " Rough on Corns.”— Ask for Wells’ “Rough on Corns.” Quick relief, complete, permanent cure. Corns, warts, bunions. The N.Z. Drug Co,, Genera Agents. i 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 the highest value. As soon as it has been tested and proved by the whole world that Hop Bitters was the purest, best, and most valuable family medicine on earth, many imitations sprung up and began to steal the notices in which the press and the people of the country had expressed the merits of H. 8., and in every way trying to induce suflering invalids to use their stuff instead, expecting to make money on the credit and good name of H. B. Many others started nostrums put up in simi lar style to H. 8., with variously devised names in which the word “ Hop ” or “Hops ” were used in a way to induce people to believe they were the same as Hop Bitters. All such pretended remedies or cures, no matter what their style or name is, and especially those with the word “Hop” or “Hops” in their name or in any 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, with 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 chemists are warned against dealing in imita tions «itr counterfeits.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT

ASHBURTON,— To-day. (Before H. 0. S. Baddeley, Esq., R.M.) Drunkenness. —A first offender was charged with drunkenness and attempting to join a train while in motion. The evidence of the railway stationmaster, Constable Smart and Sergeant Felton having been taken, the accused was fined 80s and costa.—Three first offenders were fined 10s and costs each, with the usual alternatve, for drunkenness. Thomas Gaffney, an old offender, was fined 20a and costs, with the alternative of 48 hours’ imprisonment, Vagrancy. —Mary McLaughlin, on remand, was charged with having no visible lawful means of support. The evidence of Constable Neil having been taken, the accused was ordered to be imprisoned for three months with hard labor.

THE AUSTRALASIAN WESLEYAN CONFERANCE.

At the Wesleyan Conference on Satur day a long discussion took place on the Methodist Union. The Rev G. S. Bickeford moved a re solution directing each Annual Confer ence to appoint Committees to consider the subject and communicate with other Methodist churches in Australasia with the view of forming a basis of opinion. On receipts of reports from the Annual Conference, a special sess’en of the Gene ral Conference to be held to consider them, provided three out of the four Annual Conferences decided in favor of union by a two-thirds vote. The other clauses of the resolution provided for dis tricts voting upon the proposition. The Rev H. Burgess moved as an amendment—“ That this Conference re cognises the desirability of Methodist union throughout Australasia, and re commends the subject to the favorable consideration of the Annual Conferences, and directs them to open communications on the subject with other branches of Methodism, and report at next General Conference.” The Rev G. S. Bickeford withdraw his motion in favor of the amendment. A further amendment adverse to union was then proposed. The Rev J. B Stephenson moved—“ That this Confer ence regards with great satisfaction every evidence of cordiality 'of feeling between the several branches of the Methodist Churches, and of the disposition to discoun tenance contention and unseemly rivalry, and to encourage mutually her genial relations aus co-operation, and resolves * to endeavor tp promote? and cement by / 1 judicious means, the true friendliness ( | .hat ought to exist between those who are 11 mgagei in the one great work of proo’aim-1 i ng the common Saviour, At tho same 1 1

time this Conference in of opinion that at present an organic union of all the var i< u i sections of Methodism would at least be premature, and would not be likely to increase, but rather to diminish, the sum total of the influence exerted, and the work done for the kingdom of God.” He pointed out that the union would pro duce an apparently United Church, with iatinite B:hbms,liko the Churches of Rome and England. Differences of tempera ment and taste would be exaggerated by the union. Would the Conference be prepared to accept other churches loaded with debt 1 There was no guarantee of a continuance of the union. In South Australia other Methodist bodies had made no movement towards union. Other Methodists had left Wesleyanism, and though Wosleyans were willing to receive them back there was no occasion to send for them.

The Rev J. Y. Simpson seconded the amendment, stating tnat the Primitive Methodists were indifferent to union. The Rev J. P. Lewis said the last General Conference had passed a resolu tion in favor of union, and all now sought was to advance it another s age The general public could not understand the petty differences between varioui sections of Methodists, who should show an united front to the world. The debts of other churches were not large enough to be allowed to stand in the way of union. Mr F. W. Holder supported the union, principally because he considered the present divisions hindered the work of the Church, especially in regard to mis sions.

The Rev W. L. Blaimes would support the amendment as far as the’word “ pre mature.” He saw no indications of a willingness for such compromise as would render union possible. He believed the clergy generally were in favor of union, but the laity were not so enthusiastic about

it. j. Dr Waugh considered there were diffi culties connected with fundamental prin ciples in the way of Methodist union which had not proved a success in Ire land. He did not think the people would follow their ministers towards union yet, though he hoped the time for union would come.

Mr M. Thomas said the Victorian laity were quite indifferent respecting union, which would not be advantageous to Methodism, as it would destroy the healthy rivalry now existing. The Rev M. J. Williams read a state ment on the union from the New Zealand Conference, which stated that the churches sought to be united were essentially one in all constituting the glory and strength of Methodism. The union would secure the economy of force, enlarged opportuni ties for evangelistic enterprise and in creased support to foreign missions The Wesleyan Methodist, Primitive Method ist, and Bible Christian Churches of New Zealaud had all declared for union. The Free Methodists had applied to the Home Assembly for leave to sever their connec tion and join the proposed union, and their request had been unanimously granted. The Primitive Methodist Con ference at Home gave no definite reply to a similar request, not having been cor rectly Informed of the steps taken here. The Bible Christians had power given them to act according to their own convic tions. He said there was some difference of opinion as to the proper time for union. The Rev J. E. Stephenson said that none of the Tasmanian Wesleyan Minis ters wore favorable to the Union and the Primitive Methodists there were against it. He was nut sure that the highest type of Christianity would exist if deno minations were abolished. The Rev J. Berry pointed out that the Presbyterians though divided in Scotland were united in New Zealand. Methodist churches could also unite. The feeling in favor of the Union in New Zealand was shown by the various Methodist denomi nations uniting to publish one newspaper. Mr Stephenson’s amendment was nega tived by 30 votes to 25, and Mr Burgess’s motion was carried by 34 votes to 16.

EUROPEAN ITEMS.

London, November 11, Mr Justice Chitty to-day made an order on the shareholders of the Oriental jßank ing Corporation for the entire amount of their liabili y, to he paid in instalments as follows :—LIO on the Ist January next, L 5 the Ist April next, L 6 the Ist July next, and the balance Ist January, 1836. The New oriental Bank have agreed to'purchase the proceeds of this call together with the assets of the cor poration at Ceylon and Mauritius for L 1,600,000, subject to the approval of the Court. Depositors and creditors of the Oriental Banking Corporation can re ceive equivalent sums due them in shares in the new Oriental Bank. By these ar rangements the official liquidator is of opinion that a dividend of 19a will be paid the creditors. London, November 12. Mr Gladstona stated, in reply to a question in the House of Commons last night, that he believed that it would be possible to introduce an Australian Fede ration Enabling Bill this session. The Agenta-General, however, look upon the introduction of the Bill this session as very improbable. Sir Saul Samuel last night entertained at a banquet Rear-Admiral Tryon, who is to succeed Commodore Erskine in com mand of the Australian Naval Station. Amongst the guests present were Major- Ceneral Scratchley and the Agents-Gene ral of several of the Australian Colonies. The French Government have com menced under the provisions of the new Tariff Revision Bill to levy a tax on im ported corn.

Jamaica has refused to join the Con federacy which Canada proposed with the West Indies, the object being reciprocal free admission of the produce of Canada and the West India Islands.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Melbourne, November 18. The Rev Charles Strong was a passen ger from England per the Ganges which arrived at Albany. A jubilee will be hold.at Portland next week to celebrate the landing of the Henty family there. His Excellency the Gover nor will be present. The cricket match Victoria v the Eng lish Eleven dil not attract many spec tators owing to the inclemency of the weather. The s.s. Austral has resumed her place as a colonial liner. She left for Australia on November 12th, and is expected shortly. Adelaide, November 18. A great fire broke out on Saturday night in Gay’s furniture warehouse, Handle street. All the Fire Brigades and several volunteer reels turned out, but the flames had a strong hold on the buildings, and the adjacent houses were sacrificed. The premise! of Smith and Parker (drapers), Mailabone(portmanteaumak6r), P<irk (pastrycook), and Everett (grocer), were destroyed. There was immense ex citement in ths city. Fully 20,000 spec tators were present. The tramcars ran all night to convey visitors to the scene of the conflagration. Sydney, November I*. The Premier continues to improve. Ho will probably shortly visit New Zealand for six weeks or two months. The Cricket Association decline to give :heir patronage to the match between the Sydney and Australian Elevens. Public, opinion is strongly adverse to the latter ( flaying a series of matches in advance of ho recently arrived English Eleven, as it 1 * s considered ic would spoil the English- j leu's prospects. i £

Remenyi, the Hungarian violinist, and c:mpany are giving successful concerts. Commodore Erakiue, in H. M. S. Nelson , arrived at Port Moresby on Sunday, 2nd November.

Tne proclamation of the British proteo* torate was made on the €th instant. The vessels which assisted at the ceremony were the Nelson and Espidgle, which had aboard H. M. Chester, RasidentMagistrate of Thursday Is'and, who first hoisted the British flag in New Guinea some time'ago. When the Nelson came to auohor Deputy Commissioner Romilly came aboard, and startled everybody by informing the CMu modore that he had already formally proclaimed a protectorate. Oommodore Erakine, however, thought that this cere monial was not binding, and decided to proceed with the authorised programme, and explained to the .natives that the other was only a preliminary. On the 6th instant all the native chiefs who could be collected assembled at Port Moresby and proceeded aboard the Nelson. Each chief received a gift of a tomahawk ®

or some object attractive to the native mind, and after the-, natives feasted-the ceremony began. Oommodore Erskine had selected Coeoagai as supreme chief, and addressed him as follows :—The Queen has established a protectorate over the southern shores of New Guinea. From this time forth you are placed under tha protection of Her Majesty, a d evil dis posed men will be unable to alienate your lands and possessions. If any wrong is done to you, you.must complain to Her Majesty’s representative, who will give re dress. Mr Lawes, the missionary, read a translation of the Commodore's address, and Boevagri was' presented with a wand of office, bearing the insignia’ of Royalty. Salutes from the warships concluded the proceedings. The natives were greatly astonished by the firing of the ships' guns at long range. (

SPORTING.

PLUMPTON PARE MEETING. The following are the nominations foe the above:— . • Hurdle Race Royalty, Conundrum, Mermaid, Marquis, Bordermsn, Marmion, Andy and Master Agnes, Anniversary Cup—Supplejack, Tale bearer, Gaiters, Rebecca, Tim Whiffler and Rally. Maiden Plate Papapa, Shuffle the Brogue, Conundrum, Ploughboy (late Chandos, Faro (late Red Sea), Impostor, Last Chance, Venus and Irish Kibjf • Trot Energy (late. Darkie), Betty, Redman (late Ohoka Dick), Never-mind her, Princess (lata Peggy), Imaatio, Rad dle, Kitty, Dairymaid, Ehte, Billy,'War rior, Jemmy, Penny Post and Jenny. December Handicap—Venns, Plough boy, Borderman, Tim Whiffler, Nelly, Bally, Vanity Fair, Sifter' Queen and Talebearer. Selling Plate Euripurl, Papapa, Shuffle the Brogue and Bordeaux. WELLINTGON HOLD CUP. The following nominations have been received for the Wellington Gold Cop, of 600 aowu-r Vanguard, Liverpool, Wilberforce, Aim* outer, Forerunner, Welcome Jack, Sou’i Wester, Ugly Buck, Wanderer, Leonora, Tigredia, July, Tasman, 'Johnny Faulk ner, Gaiters, Administrator, Consul, Tim Whiffler, Fustier, Lady Emma, Lady Eve lyn, Mokoia, Ike, Nortnanby, Witiora, Bayard, Last Chance, Martha, Mainboom, .Makeri, Salvage, Turquoise, The Poet, Refrigerator, Black Bose and Woodstock. The same nominations, with the ekotp* tion of Liverpool, were received for the W.J.O. Handicap. S.O J.O. SPRING MEETING. The following are the acceptances for the S.O J.O, Spring Meeting ; District Race —Mokarakara Jackdaw. lonic, Doctor, Temuka, Spoffortb, and Naylor. . . Spring Han digs p—Billy, Tim Whiffler' and lonic. Handicap Hvrddes—Black Doctor, Pirate, Doctor, and Lady Eva. Flying Handicap—Billy, Norman, lonic, and Jackdaw. DUNEDIN SPRING MEETING. The following entries and acceptances for the Spring Meeting on Saturday and Monday next have been received ; Handicap Hurdles—Magic, Glenara, Rayenswood, Trapper, LittlefJohn, Gang* awa, Pirate, Doctor and Linwood. Maiden Plate—Ravenswood, Pirate, Puck, > reetrader, Cassowary, Rubezabi and Ouida. St Andrew’s Handicap.

CRICKET.

ENGLAND ▼. NEW SOUTH WALES [rEOTE&’s TELEGRAMS——OOP VKIGHT.j Sydney, Saturday. The cricket match between the English team and eleven of New South Wales was resumed to-day. There was a good attend* snca of spectators. Owing to the recent rains the wicket sAs heavy, and the Englishmen in their first innings only scored 110, the principal contributors being Flowers, o, 19 ; Attewell, ran oat, 17 ; Bates, b, 82 ; and Peel, not out, 14. The h»me team then commenced their second innings, and at the close of. the day’s play had scored 27 with three wickets down.

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fBBCTK&’B TBLKORAUS—OOPTHIQHT.] A Conference- London November 22. ~ A conference took place to-day be tween Mr Gladstone, the Marquis of Salisbury, and Sir Stafford North cote. It is understood that the conference was arranged with reference to the questions of Extension of Franchise and the Redistribution of Seats, but no authentic inlormation as to the result has yet transpired. The Member for Woodstock -Lord Randolph Churchill is about to visit India. The House of Lords. In the House qf Commons to day, the motion introduced by Mr Labou chere, for the reform of the House of Lords, was negatived on a division by a majority of J i voles.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1884.



at lb st lb Sou’-wester 8 5 Taiaroa ... ■7 0 Nelson ... 8 2 Rubina ... 7 7 JohnnyFaulk- Adamant ... 7 3 ner 7 12 Lady Evelyn 6 18 Ike 7 9 Selling Two-Tbae-Old Race, Strenuous Riccarton (L200) ... 8 5 . (L100) ... 7 5 LadvGertrude Cheap Jack (L200) ... 8 0 (L50) ... 6 12 Everton Lad Solitude(L50) 6 7 (L150) ... 7 12 Little Nett Success(L150) 7 7 filly (L50) 6 Jf 6 e r esfor d Factory Girl (L100) ... 7 5 (nil) ... 6 0 Spbino Handicap. Lady Emma 9 2 Talebearer... 6 10 Sou’-wester 8 8 Puck 6 e Bubina ... 7 10 Blue Jacket 6 3 •illy 7 4 Molly Bawn 6 8 Lady Evelyn 8 2



NEW BOOKS. NEW FANCY GOODS. NEW STATIONERY. NEW TOYS PRIZE BOOKS, Etc. OHEISTMAS & NEW YEAR CARDI of New Zealand Scenery. A beautiful assortment of goods suitabl for presents. Andrewes Bros., Booksellers, Stationers, &c., JS Xs T STREET, SOUTH - Ashburton. NEW TWEEDS! SUMMER SUITS. Perfect Fit NEW TWEEDS! SUMMER SUITS. Guaranteed in the latest or any style that may be required. Craighead & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, W E have much pleasure to our friends and in announcing patrons, and all who may feel interested in the general , ogreos of oar times that we have just ceived a splendid assortment of Tweeds, Coatings, Serges, etc., etc., of the best 'Duality and latest designs—suitable for the season we are now entering. All Goods Supplied at LOWEST CASH PRICES. CRAIGHEAD & CO., Tanored street, Ashburton. ADMISSION FREE.—There are several subjects agitating just now the publ c mind, and need not be enumerated: These all, however, retire before the all engrossing ques tion, Where can we procure good tea? Many fortunate persons have set this question at rest by purchasing the favorite b’ends of Nelson, Moate an) Co.; but many have not done so, and, consequently, their minds are still un settled, and a feeling of unrest prevail. The remedy is easy and certain. Give me a call. Admission ree ! Great variety of well-chosen goods in stock, too numerous to particularise, and all to be sold at the lowest possible prices for bash or monthly accounts. 11. M. Carson, Grocery, Fruit andltalian Warehouse, between the two banks, wholesale and retail agent for Nelson Moate arid Co.’s pure blended teas, In packets and boxes. A. Tapper, s AWMILLBR TIMBER, , AND IRON MERCHANT, East street, Ashburton, Has decided to Sell Ope Hia Large Stock of TIMBER I BUILDING GATES & IRON I MATERIALS FENCING WIRE, &a. at greatly ■Reduced Prices, As he is retiring from business, therefore ANY REASONABLE OFFER WILL NOT BE REFUSED. StSok most becleared off by - December 31st. H. W. BARRETT, ft 1687 Manager.



Wanted. vv ANTED —A good general Servant. Apply office of th:s Paper. 11 2184 ANTED Known—EL 0. Segeus’ is W tho Cheapest Honso in town for First-class Drapery and Millinery. Every thing marked with a small profit. Seely’s buildings, East street. V7W ANTED—Orders for Fresh Fish, which will be supplied by the undersigned as they arrive direct from I La4e Ellesmere. Ordeis left at the shop in East street will be executed in rota'ion. W.O. Bags. 112151 WANTED A Certificated Mistress for the Side School at Ashburton. Salary L 96 per annum, exclusive of bonuses, providing the average attend ance is not Jess than 60. Applications and testimonials to be forwarded not later than Tuesday, tho 25th November, 1884. addressed to Mr Thos Sealy, Chairman By order, J. Wakd, Secretary. 11 2123 WANTED Known —A. Orr is selling for cash at the following reduced prices ; —Tea, rare value, per box 14 j 6.1 ; tea, per lb Is 3d, extra quality ; L. B sugar, per lb 3d ; currants, per lb s|d ; raisins, per lb 6d ; tapioca, per lb 3d, fine white jsago, psr lb 3d ; sperms, per lb 7d; sauce, per bottle 6d ; rice, best Japan, 3d. , 11 2066 WANTED Known—That Feiedl vnder Bros, have on sale all requisites for the shearing season, Sheep hlieara (the favotits brands, Nos. 38A.S, 75, 11A, Etc.), Turkey Oilstones, Lamp Black, Paddle, Boiled Oil, Woolpacks. WANTED Known White crystal Sugar, 3£d ; Kerosene, 7a 3d a tin; 501 b Flour, 4s 9i ; Oysters, 6d ; Salmon, 8d ; Biscuits, 3J ; a good family tea. Is 6d. J. McGregor, Tancred street. WANTED KNOWN— Robert Elston, Bill Poster, Theatrical Agent, etc., Town Hail, Ashburton. Theatrical companies and others visiting Ashburton | ; should communicate with the above. | Orders by post or telegram promptly attended to. 760 c TIS7ANTED Known—That I have » » opened & Coal Yard in East street, opposite Messrs Jones and Bradshaw’s Corn and Chaff Store, where orders may |. be left, also at my residence, Hampstead, as I am now prepared to supply a first class Goal at moat reasonable prices. Charles Brown. 8 1555 j WY ANTED Known—Boots ! Boots 1 That Hates and Co. are Clearing a few desperate lines of Boots, etc., to j wit, Ladies’ Leather, 4s 6d; Men’s Shooters, Pegged, 10s; Men’s Elastic sides, 9s, and a lot of odd lines that must I be cleared at once. 7 1272 TANTED Known—That Jones and i VV Bradshaw, next Mr Lancaster’s butchers shop, East street, are now offer » ingPig 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. . 4 762 WANTED Known—The undersigned beg to notify to their customers and the public generally that they have j 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. Foweb and 5 McEwen, Bootmakers, East street, Ash burton. 10 1973



Special Advertisements. jgARRACOOTA, BARRACOOTA, Barracouta, As the drapery and grocery is reduced in price, C. RYoL begs to inform the public chat he intends Irom this date to RttDDOB the price of FISH, viz, Fresh Barracouta 6i, Smoked, 9J. C. Ryel, Alford Forest Road or from the cart. 11 2094



■REDUCTIONS, REDUCTIONS' The Undersigned have For Sale at Reduced Prices : Timber. Timber. Timber. Coal. Coal. Coal. Firewood. Firewood. Firewood, Stakes. Stakes. Stakes. Posts. Posts. Posts. Hurdles. Hurdles. Qurdles. Inspection invited. MAOPHERSON, FIRMER AND CO. (late A. Hayes), TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS, East street. W. H. COLLINS, Manager, Ashburton.



VfEW BOOKS ! NEW BOOKS ! ! iM EW BOOKS 1 and CHRISTMAS CARDS Now in. Popular Encyclopedia (14 vols); Colo nies and Dependencies, by T. S. Cotton ; Local Government, by M. D. Chalmers ; Treasury of Sciences, Biographical, Work shop Appliances, Systematic Mineralogy, Electricity and Magnetism, Strength oi Material ; Yaniiy Fair, by Thackery ; The Newcoraes ; English Men of Letters Bacon, Cowper, Dic- ens, Defoe ; Journal of the Plague Year, Plays from Molidre, The Prince Micharelli; Pedigree of Man, by Hoeckel; India, the Law and the People, by Caird ; Gilbert on Banking ; The Assommoir, by Emile Zola ; Medi eval History, by Chambers Cassell’s family Magazine, Irish Pleasantry and Fun, English scenery (G vols), Countries of The World (6 vols), peoples of the World (4 vols), All Hound tb,<# World (2 vols), The Book of Health, Family phy sician ; Animal Life, by Wright; The Technical Ecucator, Popular Educitor, Men of the Time, Family Herald (half year vol), How the Poor Live. Thomas F. Farley, BOOKSELLER, ASHBURTON.



Special Advertisements. T'v u'] HJSsi H A iVI WATCHES Fr.m £5 10a. AffiHMAKEftS iWEUIRS



CHEAP STATIONERY FOR THE PEOPLE. Superfine note paper, 5s per ream Cream laid envelopes, 6s per ICO3 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, Ac., In great variety from Id and upwards. R, Bevan, BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, Etc., (Next shop to Quill’s Hotel).



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



DAVIS'S Cheap Clearing Sale NOW ON. £ s. d. Bedroom furnished complete for 6 6 0 Chest of 5 drawers, for ... 2 0 0 Suites in Leather, for ... .•• Id 0 0 Suites in Hair, for 14 0 0 Every other article equally cheap. Must he 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



d o ◄ S w ri Fancy and hoisesy COUNTER.. Four - Button - Length Suede Gloves, la lid ; Six do, 2s lid ; Ten-Button do, 3s 3d. A beautiful assortment of Jersey Silk, Lisle and Taffeta Gloves; also the new Elbow Glove, Gauntlet Kid, Dogskin and Housemaids’ Gloves, Is 2d, India Muslin, 7|d ; Scarf Net, all colors, Ifd; Children’s Sox, 4£d; Linen Buttons, Id per card ; Dress Steels, 6£d set; Tailor’s Thread, 3d reel; China Tape, 4d£ doz. MANCHESTER COUNTER. d o <9 <1 Pa W Handsome Lace Curtains,3s lid; Pampadour Prints, dark colors, 4|d ; Ginghams, 6£d ; Galatea Stupes, s|d; Crewdson’s No. 2 White Calico, 4s lid doz; Horrock’s, 3s lid ; Heavy Grey Twill Calico, 4£d ; Grey Twill Sheeting, Old ; Harvard Shirting, 4|d ; The New Unshrinkable Saxony Shirting, B|d, worth is; Welsh Flannel,. B|d ; Saxony Welsh, Cotton Diaper, 7£d ; Slate Selisia, 4|d; Forfar, strong, for aprons, 6£d ; Honeycomb Quilts, only 4s lid; Brown Holland, 4|d. CLOTHING ROOM. d Cj 9 .a JS Men’s Tweed Trousers, 5s lid, 7s lid, 9s 6d, 10s G:1 ; Men's Trousers and Vest, 6s lid, 9s lid, 12s Gd, 15s ; Men’s Tweed Coats, 5s lid, 9s Gd, 12s Gd, 15a ; Boys' Tunic Suits, 5s lid, 6a 1 d, 8a lid, 10s Gd. Men’s, Boys’ and Youths’ Kaiapoi Clothing. Men's Harvard Shirts, Is Gd, 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. 6 o <3 d TAILORING DEPARTMENT. In response to hundreds of en quiries for a good pair of Trousers and suits made to order at a rea sonable price, we have at last de termined to supply the long felt want. We gijar4ntee satisfaction and a Perfect Fit, H. E. May & Co.’s CASH SYSTEM Is now acknowledged to be far the boat both for buyer and seller.



1884 Victoria House. 1885. gPRINGr AND SUMMER SEASON. Prints, Dress Stuffs, Co-tumps, TriSIMINos, Fancy Tie-*, Hosiery, Millinery, Men’s, Boys’, and Youths’ Clothing, Sights (assorted), Hats, Ac., Ac., 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, lyid incomparable value. Ladies’, Men’s, and Children's BOOTS, &c., at “ call again ” prices. Patterns of Mosgeil, and KaiapoiTWE .DS received weekly, from which Men’s Youths’, and Boys’ Garments are promptly made to measure, fit, finish, and fashion perfect. Charges strict.y reasonable. Dimant and Coe. Ready-Money Drapers, Clothiers, &c, East and Tanored streets in premises lately occupied by Orr and Co, J



Special Advertisements. Dimant and Coe, ARE authorised LOCAL AGENTS for Singer's SE W I N G M A.* CHINES, and are prepared to receive PAYMENTS and afford all information in connection therewith. Treadle and Hand Machines on Time Payments. Ajsupply i f Machine extras on hand. CORNER EAST AND TANCR.ED STREETS, ASHBURTON. 11 2131



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