SHIPPING.

PORT OP LYTTELTON. Arrived. Yesterday. Wakatu, a s , from Wellington andKai koura. Wairarapa, as., from Melbourne, via Hobart and South. Wanaka, a.B, from Nelson, Picton and Wellington. . Sailed. Yesterday. Island lily, brigantine, for Stewart Island. Omt'of the Wave, achooner, for Inver cargill. Recamia, ketch, for Havelock. Wairarapa, a.a., for Northern ports. Wanaka, a.a., for Dunedin. Wakatu, a.a., for Kaikoura and V\el lington. , Omapere,a a., for Qroymouth. SHIPPING. TELEGRAMS. Auckland, Yesterday. Sailed—Waihora, for Melbourne via the South. Wellington, Yesterday. Arrived—Ruapehu, Koranui and Waka tipu, from the South ; Wareatea, from Westport; Maori, from Greymouth. Sailed— Rotorua, for the North; Maori, for Greymouth. Dunedin Yesterday. Arrived Enterprise, from Napier ; Ringarooma, from the North. Sailed —Mahinapua, for the West Coast,

COMMERCIAL.

Ashburton Guardian Office, Friday af.emoon. Messrs H. Matson and Co report on the ive stock market, etc., for the week ending Thursday, Nov. 20th, 1884, as follows Yesterday’s double market at Addington (there being none the previous week) brought forward a large entry of sheep, though perhaps less than was expected under the circumstances. A noticeable feature of the sale, however, was the genei ally prime quality of the mutton on offer, which, taken on the whole, we have seldom seen equalled in the yards. With the large entry of prime quality to choose from the tra e naturally became somewhat fastidious 1i * their selections, and as a consequence the day s values were errat c and uneven. Any very choice lines, either in crossbreds or merinos, met with a good sa’e at prices showing a slighr advance on recent rates, while on the other hand, for second-rate merinos and extra heavy weights in any kind of crossbreds, trade was and reduced prices had to be accepted. Mutton in the wool is now a rarity in the market, and scarcely quotable, but a few lines changed hands yesterday at from 17s to 20s, being equal to about 3d per lb as the outside value for best quality. For shorn crossbred wethers values luled from 14s to 17 s ) a t which latter price we placed some exceptionally grand wethers for Mr Wm. IJoag, and for the Acton f state a few choice crossbreds at 16s od. We qoute shorn merino mutton at from 2%d to per lb, the major portion being sold at the former rate. Instore there was a better class of sheep on offer than for many weeks previous, and as a consequence more business generallg was i.done. Although we have ex perienced some rough and uns-asonable weather of late, yet there is now an abundance of feed in the country, thus creating a better demand for store stock of all da sses. With fat lambs the market was crowded, and though all were absorbed, yet buyers had matters mor their own way than usual, and a slight drop in prices has to be recorded. On account of various owners we offered over 4°o> selling the lot generally at about 9s bd to 10s 6d, a few in ferior at as low as 7 S » 'be best lo 123. In beef there was just about an average supply of the dlffe ent classes of quality, though the bulk would come under the definition of second rate. Throughout the sale the demand was anything but brisk, still a clearance was made of most of the lots at prices equal to about 19s to 22s per loolbs. In store cattle, as in store sheep, the increase of feed is giving a little impetus to business 1 transactions, most of the better class lines yesterday changing owners. What no doubt helped to bring about this clearance was the presence of one or two outside pur chasers, since judging by late sales it must be admitted that locA buyers have shown but little disposition te operate, even at excessively low rates. The pig trade yesterday showed but little alteration either in supply or demand —just a moderate market being cleared at about late rates. The totals yarded for the day comprised 7,742 sheep, 556 head of cattle, and 155 pigs, ot which our entry included 3,697 sheep, 409 fat lambs, 163 head of cattle, and 69 pigs. Messrs Matson, Cox an I Co. report upon the live stock market for the week ending November 18th, as follows On Tuesday we held our usual weekly sale of sheep, cattle and pigs. There was a fair entry of sheep and cattle, but no pigs came forward. The atten dance of fa mers, dealers and others was fair, and the bidding spirited for good lines of crossbred hoggets, ewes and lambs, also for merino ewes with good percentage of iambs. In cattle we cannot quote any change for the better. We quote mutton out of the wool at pei lb, and in the wool at 3d per lb. Prime quality beef 19s to 20s, medium 15s to f6s per loolbs. Fat sheep—Fat crossbred ewes and wethers out of the wool 14s, merino wethers in wool 13s lod, merb o wethers shorn 9s to 9s 6d. t 1 -res —Crossbred hoggets ids, crossbred ewes and lambs 15s nd, do 16s 6d with from 80 per cent to 100 per cent., merino ewes and lambs 11s to 12s 6d, fat lambs 9s, Southdown ewes and lambs Fat cows 6s, heifers L$ 15s, springers L 4 16s to L 9, yearlings' 20s to Li 10s, store steers L 3 to L2 23. On November 1 ith we held a clear ing sale at Methven, in the bankrupt estate of Mr J. Scrimgeour, of builders’ material, which realised most satisfactory prices. We would draw the attention of our clients and others to a most important clearing sale on account of Mr J. Hibbs, Methven, on Friday, 28th November.

Messrs Friedlander Bros, (in conjunction with Messrs Robert Wilkin and Co.) report upon the live stock market for Tuesday, Nov. I»th, as follows On account af the Christ church Show and races, there was no sale at the Ashburton Yards on the nth inst., conse quently the sale this week at Tinwald was slightly better than ordinary Notwithstanding that the attendance was not very large, the prices were fully maintained. Sheep : There were several good pens of fat sheep yarded, of which merino wethers in wool brought 13s 10s and 16s gd, and prime shorn sheep made 14s. We sold on account of our clients 240 shorn hoggets at ros rod, 290 crossbred ewes and lambs at 16s, 268 ewes and lambs, 125 cross bred wethers, 374 merino wethers. There was a good supply of beef yarded, but most of it was turned cut unsold ; lor stores the bid ding was very low.

.The following is the Chri'tchurch Corn Ex change report ; or the week ending Friday, 21st instant:—The latest intelligence from the Lon don market continues to depress values here to such a degree that it is difficult to place wheat, except for urgent local consumption, at anything like 1 enumerative prices. A few small lines have this week changed hands at from 3s to 3s 4d f.0.b., chiefly for intercolonial trade, and these prices may be .'aid to be the outside values. Oats are not nearly so well inquired for, and quotations are therefore slightly easier, 2s $d f.o.b. being about the fgure for short stout feed, and bright plump milling up to 3s f.0.b., other kinds are almost neglected. Farley remains in just the same condition as to valu s and demand, as has ruled for some months and doubtless will show no no iceable alteration until the p esent grow ing crop comes to market. Beans and ; eas are very little sought after, although quotations are not effected, 3s to 3s 3d for the foimer and 3s 3d to 3s fid f.o.b. for the latter. Potatoes arc more eagerly inquired for, but without eliciting any active response, while pi ices are a little firmer, viz, 50s to 52s 61 at country stations within twelve miles. In dairy produce not much business has been done. Cheesa is in slightly better request at to 3d per lb, while butter of prime quality can be bought at from fid to yd per lb f.o.b. kegs extra.

DAILY MEMORANDA.

Fhida-T, November 21. .Ashburton Bacing Club—bpring Meeting. Oddfellows’ ‘BaII—H.M.S. Pinafore, at 8 o’clock Oddfellow* 1 ITali—Dance at 10 30 p.m. Mosdav, November 24 Borough Council, at Boiough Council OtaiQbOTb *t 7.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prevalebit. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1884. The New Zealand Exhibition.

When the idea of establishing annual exhibitions in the principal centres of population in the colony was first mooted by the Government, we ex pressed ourselves strong'y in favor of it, as affording a far more satisfac tory means of developing local indus tries than either protection or the granting of bonuses. From the very full details as to the carrying out of the proposed scheme given by Sir Julius Vogel in answer to the influential depu tation which waited on him yesterday, it is evident that the Government is thoroughly in earnest in the matter. It is not proposed to waste money in erecting expensive buildings, and we think that the Colonial Treasurer was not over-sanguine when he stated that the whole cost would not greatly exceed the Lx.ooo already passed by the Legis lature for the purpose. There is, of course, to be taken into account the money to be obtained by the sale of refreshment and other privileges, the charge for the admission of the public, and the amounts to be paid by exhibitors for space, which would probably come very near meet ing the whole of the absolutely necessary expenditure. Another wise provision is to make the Exhibition of a distinctly colonial character, all im ported articles to be treated simply as exhibits and not allowed to enter into competition with the manufactures of New Zealand. The mam object is to let people know exactly what is the nature of our local industries, and this is likely to be more satisfactorily done by adopting the suggestion of Sir Julius Vogel, than by the establish ment of a huge bazaar like that of Messrs Joubert and Twopeny at Christchurch. The question of an Executive Council to carry out the undertaking has been considered, and it is proposed to ask the Industrial Associations in the colony to assist in this direction. Taking the Christchurch Association as an example, it is doubt ful whether these institutions have done much good up to the present. Nevertheless, there are many men connected with them who possess special knowledge which would be in valuable to the Government in prepar ing the details of an Exhibition, and time would be more profitably spent in this way than in discussing exploded theories like Free Trade, which seems to have hitherto formed their principal business. In fact, the Treasurer has opened up a sphere of usefulness for these Associations which it is to be hoped they will take advantage of. What we cannot so clearly under stand is the proposition to reward suc cessful exhibitors by granting scholar ships to their “ sons, daughters, nephews and nieces,” bringing with them the right to secondary education for a period of eight years. The prin ciple of our system of education is that these scholarships should be given because their recipients have I gained a title to them through some I special merit of-their own, and not be-1

cause their fathers or their uncles have managed to secure a prize in an Exhi bition. Local industries should cer tainly be encouraged as much as pos sible, but to adopt this idea of Sir Julius Vogel would be pampering them to an absurd degree. The Trea surer was perhaps carried away by the exuberance of the moment when he threw out this extraordinary suggestion, and it is to be hoped that it will be abandoned by the Government before a final decision is arrived at on the question. The speech to the deputa tion was throughout tinged with that kind of enthusiasm which is contagi ous, and we have no doubt it will have the effect of inciting, not only the people of Wellington, who will reap the greatest benefit from the first Exhibi tion, but the whole colony, to take energetic and organised action, and if this is done the projected Exhibition cannot fail to be a success.

The Commission appointed to enquire into the condition of the unemployed in Canterbury will take evidence in Ashbur ton on the 2 Tth instant, sitting in the Borough Council Chambers. Durng the visit of the inspection of Mount View Asylum, the Hon. Colonial Secretary had an interview with the girl Fanny Boddingtort - , recently tried at Blenheim for the murder of her infant child, but committed to the Asylum on the ground of insanity, and ordered to be confined during the pleasure of the Colonial Secretary. The girl is now ap parently quite strong and well, and Dr Grabham has reported that though rather silly there is no evidence of insanity. It is understoed that as soon as Dr Grab ham’s final report regarding her has been received she will be set free. The New Zealand Shipping Company have received the following cable message, dated London, 17th November, 1884 Kaikoura, (s s., sailed to-day fr >m Cape of Good Hope for New Zealand ports. The Kaikoura left (Plymouth on October 28ch, anc has consequently made the best run to the Cape on record. The Company have also received the following cable message, dated London, 19th November : “The s.s. Rimutaka has been safely launched; Mataura has sailed for Welling ton.” Messrs Dalgety and Company, Limited agents for the Shaw, Savill and Albion Company, have received cable ad vice to the effect that the Company’s new steamer Arawa sailed from St Vincent on the 18th inst.

The following notice in regard to the special registration of unregistered births permitted by Registration Extension Act, 1882, is published in the Gazette of the 13th instant: Registrar General’s ffice, Wellington, 7th November, 1884.—The attention of the public is drawn to the opportunity afforded, for a limited time i.e , twelve months from the 18th October last—to persons or the parents of persons whose birt s cannot now be registered under “The Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1875,” to effect a special registration by application to the Regis trar-General. By “ The Registration of Births Extension Act, 1884,” the provi sions of the second section of “The Registration of Births Act Amendment Act, 1882,” are re-enacted, and extend and apply to the later Act, which passed on the 18th October, 1884. They are as follows: —It shall be lawful for the Regis trar General to register the birth of any child born in the colony previous to the period of twelve months before the date of the,passing of this Act, bub whose birth has not previously beea registered : provided —(a) That satisfactory evidence on oath, and such other proof as he may deem necessary of the fact, place and time of birth, and of the particulars of the parents, shall be sent to the Registrar- General within twelve months from the date of the coming into operation of this Act; (6) that, on application to have such birth registered, a fee of one pound shall be paid to the Registrar-General. The particulars of the birth and of the nature of the evidence produced shall be entered by the Registrar-G'eneral in a separate book, which shall be kept by him for that purpose ; the form in which the particu lars are to be registered shall be pre scribed by the Registrar-General.—E, J. vo,v DsDBLSZiN, Deputy Registrar-dene ral.”

It is rumored that certain arrests made last week in Wellington on nominal charges of vagrancy are not entirely un connected with the recent Bank note for geries, and that strong suspicion is enter tained that the forged notes recently cir culated on the Christchurch racecourse were specimens of Wellington art and in dustry. In the Wellington Appeal Court yester day the case of New Zealand Loan and Mercanti ! eOompany(appellants) v Sperrey, Property Tax Commissioner (respondent) was argued. Mr Travers appeared for the former, and the Attorney-General for the latter. Judgment was reserved. A complimentary banquet was given last evening at the Hokitika Town Hall to Mr J. Bevan, M.H.R., on his return from Parliament. The hall was closely packed, over 159 being present. The Mayor was in the chair. Messrs 11. C. Reid and H. R. Rae were in the vice-chairs, Mr Sed don M. H.R., being also present as a guest. Most of the prominent citizens attended. On the arrival of Mr Bevan and Mr Seddon they were greeted with enthusiasm. Congratulations were ex pressed at the change of Government that had taken place, and Messrs Bevan and Seddon were complimented on their con sistent support of the present Ministry. Sir Julius Vogel and Mr Stout’s names were greeted with loud cheers. People were present from all parts of the district, and the affair was thoroughly successful. The second choral festival of the united choirs of the various Anglican churches in and around Christchurch was held yesterday at the Cathedral. The Primate, Bishop Nevill of Dunedin, and his Excel lency the Governor were present. There was a large congregation. His Excellency the Governor was also present at the lun cheon to the choristers, and congratulated all connected wi h the Cathedral on the high musical standard to which they had arrived.

The following racehorses were shipped at Lyttelton by ths Wairarapa last night: —For .Napier, Pearl and Deceiver ; for Auckland, Necklace; for Wellington, Speculation.

At a sale of Christchurch city properties yesterday, Mr Charles Clark sold in three lots half an acre of town land at the corner of Colombo and Tuam streets, with the Prince of Wales Hotel thereon, for L3,(H5. Vincent and Co. bought the hotel.

The best periodical for ladies to take monthly and from which they will receive the greatest benefit is Hop Bitters. Read.— [Advt.] io “ Buchu-Paiba.” —Quick, complete cure, all annoying kidney, bladder, and urinary diseases. Druggists. The N.Z. Drug Co. General Agents. 2 Tic-Doloureux, Toothache, or any other neuralgic pain speediiy yields to Baxter’s Anti- Neuralgic Pills. This evening our advertising columns con tain a large price list from one of the leading drapery establishments in Christchurch, and, we are confident visitors to town will do well by giving them a call. The r stock is large and well assorted, containing all the novelties of the season 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.J

At the Dunedin Chamber of Com merce mooting yesterday a q mntity

of business of interest was trans acted. A Commit! ee appointed to in quire into the working of the Cus toms tariff presented a report pointing out where alterations were required and anomalies existed. It was agreed to for ward a copy of the report to the Minister

cf Trade and Customs, and to ask him to afford an opportunity for a deputa ion from the Chamber to wait upon him on the subject. Another Committee pre sented a report on the Bankruptcy Act, and it was explained that the recommen dations made had been embodied in the Amending Act of last session. A memo, was laid on the table showing the coat of the working of the telephone system in the colony. It showed that the total number of subscribers on April 30th last was 790, being an increase of 494 on the previous year. Of the total 306 were in Dunedin, and the receipts were equal to 69 per cent, on the capital expended. It was agreed to ask the Government for a reduction of the price to each subscriber by 60s. The question of the Harbor Board’s operations on the bar then came up in connection with a letter written to he Daily Times by Mr Ritchie, a mem ber of the Harbor Board, pointing out that the Ruapehu had been unable to discharge all her cargo at this port, as if she had it would have disturbed her trim, so that she would have drawn more than 21ft. Gin., and could not have got out. After a long discussion, the follow ing motion was cat tied —“That this Chamber strongly urges the Harbor Board to push on the permanent works at the Heads with all expedition, and in the meantime to make every use of the large dredge for keeping the passage over the b»i open for the admission of the largest steamers.” The Oddfellows’ Hall was crowded to its utmost capacity last evening, when “H.M.S, Pinafore” was given for the second time. The opera went even better than on the previous night, espe cially the second act, and the audience insisted on several encores. There can be no question of the success of the pro duction, and as wo understand that a great number of reserved seats were booked early this morning a large audi ence can confidently be anticipated for to-night, when the final performance of the opera will take place. Dates for the sitting of the Supreme Court in the Christchurch district are gazetted. The trial of criminal cases will commence on the following days at 11 a..m. :—Monday, sth January ; Wed nesday, Bth April; Monday, 6th July; Monday, sth October. The sittings for trial of civil actions will commence on the following days, at 11 a.m. :—Monday, 12th January ; Monday, 16th March ; Monday, 20th April; Monday, 15th June; Monday, 13th July; Monday, 17 th August; Monday, 21st September ; Mon day, 12 ch October. The trial of oases under the Divorce and Matrimonial Causes Act may take place at any of the above mentioned sittings for trial of civil actions. The sittings of the Court in banco will be held every Wednesday ex cept during vacation or during the absence of the Judge, or unless the Judge is en gaged on other business Sittings iu Chambers will be held every Tuesday and Friday except during vacation or during absence of the Judge, or un less the Judge is engaged on other busi ness. Sittings in Chambers at other times, and in vacation, in respect of urgent business, may he held at such times and places as may suit the con venience of the Judge. The twenty-first annual show of the North Otago A. and P. Association was held yesterday. There was a good attend ance of the public. The day was devoted to the judging of Ayrshire cattle, sheep, thoroughbred horses and hacks. The ox hioits of Ayrshires were the best ever seen in Oamaru, and consequently in the colony, being much larger than last year. The sheep classes were also good, all the best breeds in the district being repre sented. The cups Were taken by the fol lowing :—Merinos, fine combing, Mr W. Q Tescheraaker; merinos, strong combing, Mr A. McMaster ; Leioesters, Hon M. Holmes ; Lincolns, Now Zealand and Aus tralian Land Company ; grain, Mr M. A, Murdoch; "dairy produce, Mr M. W. Cowan ; Mesdames Townsend and Jam s tied for the second and third cups ; Ayr shires, Messrs A. and J. Macfarlane; thoroughbreds, Mr A. Dalgleish. The draught stock shorthorns and polled Angus were judged to day. A forty-eight hours’ nedestrian competi tion has been arranged to take place at the time of the Dunedin autumn races, and Swan, of Sydney, and Raynor, of Melbourne, have signified their intention to compete. Both men a'so challenge Scott to walk, and on Scott s behalf Mr A. Austin has sent a reply, offering to match him to walk any man in the aus-

tralasian colonies {twenty-four hours for L2OO.

Mr Charles Oallis, of Dunedin, has been appointed Secretary to the Welling ton Industrial Exhibition, and leaves for that city shortly. The Orepuki Coal and Shale Company, Southland, have at 155 ft bottomed on coal and shale in the shaft recently put down. The coal is of good quality, and the shale is known to be rich in oil, hav ing been tested by Professor Black, whose

analysis showed it to bo much superior to shales from which manufacturers in

Britain make large profits. The Govern ment lino to Orepuki is partially finished, and the Company has a private branch to the mine in hand, so that output should begin with the new year, Attheß.M. Court this morning, before Dr Leahy, J,P., two first offenders for drunkenness were fined 5s and costs, and another offender for being drunk and ob structive tc the police was fined 10s. Mr Andrew Orr having purchased the whole of the splendid assortment of woollen fabrics made by the Kaiapoi Woollen Factory Company, exhibited at the lata Show, notifies in this issue that they will be on view this evening in his East street windows.

A gentleman in Auckland, who has written to the Premier making sugges tions as to the contemplated introduction of the Highland crofters, has received a reply from the Premier thanking him for the suggestions, which are regarded as well worthy of consideration, and will be forwarded to the Minister for Immigra tion.

Abraham Ridings, an Auckland Con gregational minister, was charged with indocent assault on a boy and remanded for eight days. Bail was allowed. Super intendent Thomson said he intended to make an investigation into the charges at Maungauroto, Three young lads had made admissions tending to criminate the prisoner. The prisoner's counsel made no objection to the remand. The prisoner, he believed, would be able to establish his innocence.

Oh, how relreskt;.g, palatable, and reviving s a draught of cool water, with Hop Bitters in t, to a fever patient. See.— [Advt.]

“ German Syrup.”— No other medicine in he world was ever given such a test of its curative qualities as Boschee’s German Syrup. I n 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 nbout it. Sample Bottles 6d. Regular size 3s. 6d. Three doses will relieve any case.—[Advt.]

A good deal of lively discussion took place at the Otago Education Board yes terday, several (members referring to the statements made by J. McKenzie. M, H. R., and member of the Board, in the House as to the Board’s affairs being manipulated by a ring which “ sat on ” School Committees. Mr McKenzie re fused to withdraw a single word he had said. The discussion wound up by the Chairman, Professor Shand, remarking that they did not expect accurate state ments, knowing the quarter whence they came, to which Mr McKei-zie replied— “ I am much obliged |to you for the in sult you have offered me as a member of this Board, but notwithstanding all your insults I shall continue to do my duty.” Mr Begg withdrew his notice of motion to prevent School Committees appointing teachers as darks, a number of Commit tees having forwarded protests against it-

A largely attended temperance meeting in connection with the Wesleyan General Conference was held in the Durham street church, Christchurch, last night.

“ Rough ©n Rats,”—Clears out rats, mice, roaches, flies, •vnts, bed-bugs, beetles, insects, skunks, jack rabbits, gophers. Druggists, The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. 2 Holloway's Pills. Liver Complaints.—The digestion cannot be long so seriously disordered without the de rangement being perceptible on the counten ance. These pills prevent both unpleasant consequences ; they improve the appetite and with the increase of desire for food, they augment the powers of digestion atid assimila tion in the stomach. Holloways Pills deal most satisfactorily with deranged or diseased conditions of the many organs engaged in ex tracting nourishment for our bodies from our various diets —as the liver, stomaoh, and bowels, over all of which they exercise the most salutary control. By resorting at an early stage of this malady to these purifiying and laxative Pills, the dyspeptic is speedily restored to health and strength, and his sallowness gradually vanishes.—fAdvt.l 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 sudering 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 dr counterfeits.

CORRESPONDENCE.

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

WHAT'IS DAIRY PRODUCE?

To the Editor.

Sie, —I never like to interfere in any way with the work of judges, but I have alway considered that their instructions were to judge each class according to merit, and strictly in accordance with entry. One of the decisions arrived at on Wednesday put both merit and entry in the shade, and instead of abiding by a collection of dairy produce they awarded to prize to what was simply a variety of farm produce. I took the trouble of exhibiting over a hundred pounds of cheese and butter, got up in such a variety of ways .simply as producers have to do to suit the public. Against this was ex hibited one small ohasje and about two pounds of butter. I was not aware that dressed fowls, loaves of bread, honey, etc., constituted dairy produce, but we live in a progressive age, and perhaps by another year the introduction of a few tins of jam or frozm sheep and a bag of potatoes, perhaps the collection will become more complete. Had 1 seen the award within the proper time I should certainly have lodged a protest against such a decision, but as it is I live in hope that by another year wa shall have tie matter definitely settled, so that exhibi tors will know whether the award is to be made in accordance with this class, viz, for the best collection of dairy produce, or if tb> same is to consist ot a general collection of farm produce. 1 am, etc, G. Gilmour,

SPORTING.

ASHBURTON RACING CLUB’S SPRING MEETING. First Day—Thursday. President—E. G. Wright; vice-president—W. C. Walker ; j dge—Matthew btitt; stewards —L. E. Corsbie, H. Friedlander, R. Fried lander, T. Leahy, C. W. Parnell, W. G. Ross and H. T. Winter; treasurer—C. C. Fooks ; starter—P. Campbell; clerk of the scales—M. Friedlander ; clerk of the course —A, Hewson; handicappers—E. G. Griffith (open race), R. Friedlander, T. Leahy, S. Saunders and M. Stitt (district races).

The following are the results of the con cluding events on yesterday’s pro gramme : Welter Handicap, of 50 sovs ; one mile. Mr H. Goodman’s b g Billy, 6yrs, list (Owner) 1 Mr D. O’Brien’s b g Gaiters, 6yrs, 9at 101 b ... (Clifford) 2 Messrs M. and C Hobbs’s br g Jack daw, aged, 9st 71b ... (C. Hobbs) 3 Mr R. Alexander’s oh f Duchess of Albany, 3yrs, Bst 71b ... (Sharp) 0 Betting—3 to 2 on Billy. Billy and Gaiters led alternately for the first half mile with the filly in close at tendance, Jackdaw, six lengths away, last. Turning into the straight Gaiters held a slight lead, but Billy caught him at the distance, and a grand struggle resulted in a length victory for the top weight. Totali sator, 266—138—L1 14s. Tima—lmin 47£secs. Post Stakes Handicap, of 20 sovs; one mile.

Mr T. Qaxil’s b m Piiacexa Royal, syrs, 10st 71b (Derrett) 1 Mr J. Smith’s b g Frantic, 7at 41b (Price) 2 The following horses also ran: Flirt(7st), Tdalia (Bst 91b), Pearl (7st 101 b), Twilight (Bst Sib), Brown Rose (7st 41b), and Steamer (Bst 121 b). Betting—3 to 2 on Princess Royal. After considerable delay at the ipost dar ing which Brown Rose and Flirt broke away and galloped the whole distance, the field was despatched to a fair start. Malta, Steamer and Princess Royal led to the first turn, Frantic occupying a good position behind the leaders. At the half mile post Mr Smith’s gelding went to ♦he front, and was in command as they turned into the straight, but (Derrett brought Princess Royal up on the inside and had the race won at the distance, ulti mately finishing two lengths in front of Frantic, the rest of the field a long way off.

Second Day. Superb weather favored the second day of the meeting, and as several of the races promised to be of an interesting character, the attendance was natnrally large, he Ashburton Band, as was the case yesterday, occupied a position on the lawn, and supplied an excellent selection

of music throughout the day, adding very much to, the attractions of the day. The officials were again an fait in their respec tive positions, and Mrs Woodley, who was in charge of both the publicans’ booths, furnished an excellent luncheon, and did an apparently satisfactory business. Be fore the racing commenced the Stewards met and considered a protest lodged by the owner of r lirt against Princess Royal receiving the Post Stakes, -alleging -that the break away above referred to was a legitimate start, and that his mare won. The protest was disallowed.

The following are details of to-day's races.:—

Handicap Hurdle Race, of 60 sovs; oyer eight flights of hardies, about 3ft 6in high. Two miles. Mr J. Forward’s b g Royalty, 6yra Bst 71b ... (Sharp) 1 Mr P. Jones’ b g Pirate, aged, Oat (Johns) 2 Mr W. S. Armitage’s blk g Black Doc tor, aged lOst 41b ... (0. Hobbs) 3 Mr J. 6. Seaton’s ch g Andy, aged, lOat 71b (Keeth) 0 Mr D. O’Brien’s bg Gaiters, 6yr«,lost - 41b (O’Connor) 0 Mr T. i- heenan’a ch g Master Agnes, 4yis, lOat 41b (Owner) 0 Mr J. Corbett’s b g Captain, Oat 71b’ (Demuth) 0 Mr J. Wilkirson’a b c Marmion, syrs, 9st ... (J. Cotton) 0 Mr P. Campbell’s b m Madge, aged. Sat 71b (Baumber) 0

Andy carried 21b, Master Agnes '3lb, Captain 41b, Mansion 4|lb, and Madge slb overweight. Betting—3 to lon the field.

Pirate and Royalty wore first away to a wretched start, Andy being left at the post. They passed the stand in Indian file, Pirate leading by four lengths from Royalty, Captain and Master Agnes bringing up the rear. The leaders closed up a little along the back stretch, and at the half-mile post Royalty got up to the leader, and although Mr Joneses game little gelding responded gallantly to Johns’s call he could never quite hold his own with the light weight, and was beaten by two lengths, BlaoK Doctor several lengths away thinl, the rest palling up. Time—4mins., the fastest yet made, on the course. Totalisator—3o6—2l—Ll3 3s. Racing Club Handicap, of 120 sova; the second horse to receive 20 soys

from the stake. One miles and a qoar tor. Mr D. O’Brien’s b m Rabins, 4yrs, Sat 41b... (Clifford) 1 Mr B. H. Ysllance’s oh g Salvage, 6yrs, Bst 71b ... ... (Rudings) 2 Betting—2 to lon Bubina. Bubina made the running at a very slow pace for the first three-quarters of » mile. Salvage then joined the mare, and a pretty race down the straight resulted in a length victory for Bubina. Time— 2min 23sec. Totalisator, 93—69—L1 6s. County Plate Handicap, of 40 sovs. One mile and a half.

Mr T, Quill’s b e Grand Duke, 3yrs, Oat ... (Oerrett) 1 Mr G. Cox’s g g Pearl, aged, 7st, (Sharp) 2 Betting—6 to lon Grand Duke. Pearl led on sufferance to the distance, when the colt went to the front and won easily. Time—2min 24seo. Totalisator -178-138-LI 3b. Flying Handicap, of 60 sovs; three quarters of a mile. Mr H. Goodman’s b g Billy, 6yrs, Sat 121 b... ... ... (Rudings) 1 Mr B. Alexander’s b g Forest King, 6yra (White) 2 Mr A. McLeod’s ch f Queen of Olnbs, 3yra. (Sharp) 3 Betting—s to lon Billy. Won by half a length after a capital race.

HEATHCOIE RAGES.

The following entries were received last night:

Handicap Hurdle Race —Ravenswood, Andy,'Berrington (late Mustard), Madge and Bordeaux (late Schmoozer). Cup—Sensation, Gem, Daa O’Rorke— Cast Steel filly, Rally (late Whitbaoh), Tim Whiffler, Talebearer, July, Water King, Supplejack and Ploughboy (lata Chandos). Handicap Trot. — Randall, Prince, Daisy, Mouaie. Girl, Kitty, Offwood, Jimmy, Richmond (late Ohoka Dick), Brownie, Narrow Gauge, Energy (late Darkey), Warrior, Wakatu, Oliver, Jenny Brown, Tilly, Never-miud-her, Princess (late Peggy), Dolly, Miss Scott, Lunatic, Cock Robin, Doctor’d Maid and Raddle. Flying Handicap— lrish King, Paps pa filly. Volunteer, Papapa, Purl Puri, De ception, Nelly, Sensation, Vanity Fair, Tim Whiffler, Rally (late Whitbaoh), Tale* bearer, July, Water King, Conundrum (late Double Event), Ploughbov (late Chandos). Handicap Hcbdles Ravenswood, Brian Boru, Mermaid, Berrington (Ute Mustard), Andy, Conundrum (late Doable Event) and Madge. Grand Stand Handicap —Papapa, Re becca, Tim Whiffler, Talebearer, July, Water King, Supplejack and Ploughboy (late Chandos). Trot —' trike a Light, Randall, Prince, Daisy, Mousie Girl, Jerry, Oflwood, Jimmy, Brownie, Narrow Gauge, Warrior, Wakatu, Oliver, Jenny Brown, Princess (late Peggy), Tilly, Lunatic, Cook Robin, Billy, Gil and Raddle/

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE. [SRCTEr’s TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT.] The Wool Sales. I London, November 18. } The catalogue- at to-day’s wool sale ‘ comprised 10,909 bales. The market 1 continues firm. The Mails. The homeward mails via Suez and Brindisi, dated Melbourne, October 9, 1 were delivered here to-day. Monetary and Commercial. London. November 19. Consols have advanced to 101. New Zealand securities are unchanged, The market rate of discount has fallen to and is now below the Bank rate. At the wool sale to-day 6,500 bales were offered. The market continues firm. Official Changes. Sir Thos. Brassey has befcn appointed Secretary to the Admiralty, via Mr Campbell Bannerroan. A Liberal Victory. Mr Stuart, Liberal candidate, has been elected for the Hackney consti tuency, the seat for which was rendered vacant by the death of the Right Hon. Henry Fawcett, by a majority of 6 t ooo votes. The Troops in Egypt. Cairo, November 19. Smallpox of a mild type has ap peared among the British troops at Dongola. The Congo Conference. Berlin, .November 19. The International Conference on the Congo question is now holding meet ings here. It has appointed a Commit tee to define the boundaries of the Congo district. Received November 2lat, 11.15 a.tn.) The Fortevcue-Qarmoyle Case. London, November 20. The trial of the breach of promise action, Miss Fortescue v. Viscount Garmoyle, opened to-day. The defen

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1884.



Wanted. \l7. ANTED Known—Biscuits, 3d ; best ’ » , Sago, 3d ; Pearl Barley, 3d ; best Rice, 3d ; Flake Tapioca, 3d ; white Crystal Sugar, 3£d ; Split Peas, 3d. J M> iGbkgor's, Tancred street. WANTED Known—(Gold medal) FSOO worth Kaiapoi ex hi its will be shown vhL evening in the sin p windows of Andrew Orr, Kast street, and will be sold af wholesale prices. 11 21. p ‘9 WANTED Known—H. C. Seoersl is the Cheapest House in town for First-class Drapery and Millinery. Every thing marked with a small profit, Sealy’s Buildings, East street. 1 WANTED—Orders for Fresh Fish, *• which will be supplied by the undersigned as they arrive direct from Labe Ellesmere. Orders left at the shop in East street will be executed in rotation. W. 0. Page. 11 2151 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 less than 60. Applications and testimonials to be forwarded not later than Tuesday, the ?sth November, 1884 addressed to Mr Thos Sealy, Chairman By order, J. Ward, Secretary. 11 2123 WANTED Known— A. Orb is selling for cash at the following reduced prices :—Tea, rare value, per box 14» 61 ; tea, per lb la 3d, extra quality; L.B. sugar, per lb 3d; currants, per lb s|d ; raisins, per lh 6d ; tapioca, per lb 3J, fine white ; sago, par lb 3d ; sperms, per lb 7d; sauce, per bottle 6d ; rice, best Japan, 3d 11 2066



WANTED Known—That Feiedlander Bkos. have on sale all requisites for the shearing season. Sheep Shears (the favoiita brands, Nos. 38AS, 75, 11 A, Etc.), Turkey Oilstones, Lamp Black, Raddle, Boiled Oil, Woolsacks. WANTED Known White crystal Sugar, 3£d ; Kerosene, 7a 3d a tin; 501 b Flour, 4s 9d ; Oysters, 6d ; Salmon, 8d; Biscuits, 3d ; a good family tea, la 6d. J. McGregor, Tancred street. WANTED KNOWN— Robert Elston, Bill Poster, Theatrical Agent, etc., Town Hall, Ashburton. Theatrical companies and others visiting Ashburton should communicate with the above. Orders by post or telegram promptly WANTED Known—That I have » » opened a Coal Yard in East street, opposite Messrs Jones and Bradshaw’s Corn and Chaff Store, whore orders may be left, also at my residence, Hampstead, as lam now prepared to supply a first class Coal at most reasonable prices. Charles Brown. 8 1555 ITfANTED Known—Boots ! Boots I Y\ 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 ITTANJED Known—That Jones and YV 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 ton n. ANTED Known—The undersigned beg to notify to their customers and the public generally that they have Removed into the premises adjoining Mr Taylor, Baker, East street. By strict attention to business and making a good article, they hope to merit the continu ance of public patronage. Fowee and MoEwen, Bootmakers, East street, Ash burton. 10 1973 attended to. 760 c 4 752 Special Advertisements.



jgARRACOUTA, BARRACOOTA, Barracouta. As the drapery and grocery is reduced in price, 0. RYfiL begs to inform the punlio that he intends trom this date to RhiDUOB the price of FISH, viz, Fresh Barracouta Ci, Smoked, 9d. 0. Ryel, Alford or from the cart. II 2094



REDUCTIONS. REDUCTIONS The Underaigned have For Bale at Reduced Prices : Timber. Timber. Timber. Coal. Coal. Coal, Firewood. Firewood. Firewood. Stakes. Stakes. Stakes. Posts. Posts. Posts. Hurdles. Hurdles. Hurdles. Inspection invited. MACPHERSON, FILMER AND CO. (late A. Hayes), TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS, East street, W. H. COLLINS, Manager, Ashburton.



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Special Advertisements. c 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 1 to our friends and patrons, and ' all who may feel interested in the general I ogress of our times that wo have just coived a splendid assortment of Tweeds, Coatings, Serges, etc., etc., of the beat quality and latest designs—suitable for the season we are now entering. All Goods Supplied at LOWEST CASH PRICES. CRAIGHEAD & CO., Tancred street, Ashburton. NEW BOOKS. NEW FANCY GOODS. NEW STATIONERY. NEW TOYS. PRIZE BOOKS, Etc. QHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR CARDS of New Zealand Scenery. A beautiful assortment of goods suitable for presents. Andrewes Bros., Booksellers, Stationers, &0., EAST STREET, SOUTH, Ashburton. Last Day. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22. C HEAP ORGANS PIANOS VIOLINS ACCORDIANS CONCERTINAS FLUTES. Furniture, Sewing Machine, Plunge and Shower Bath, Carpets, Tables, Copying Press, etc , etc. H. J. WEEK S, Tancred street. No reasonable offer refused. 11 2160 ALL THE Kaiapoi Exhibits (Amounting to £525), AT THE ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL SHOW, ASHBURTON, W ERE PURCHASED BY ANDREW ORR At a Great Reduction, and will be sold AT WHOLESALE PRICES. Support Local Industry. 11 2155