SHIPPING.

PORT OP LYTTELTON. Arrived. Y KSTKKD A V. Presto, barque, from Newcastle. Agnes, ketch, from Wellington. Pelican, brigantine, from Kaipara. Msrmion, brigantine, from Kaipara. Zior, schooner, from Havelock, Sailed. Yesterday. Kawatiri, s.s , for Westport. SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. Auckland, Yesterday. Arrived—Pelham, from Greymouth. r Sailed—Aurora, for Tonga; Mazeppa, for Mitchell Island. Wellington, Yesterday. Arrived—Hawea, from Onehungi and Taranaki. Sailed —Wanaka, for Picton and Nel son ; Waverley, for Nelson ; Hawea, for Lyttelton. Dunedin Yesterday. Arrived —Mahinapua, from the West Coast. Sailed—Rotoruo, for the North.

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES. Tuesday, November 18. Messrs Matson, Cox and Cj., at the Ashburton Saleyards—Stock MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, Etc. ♦ Wednesday, November 19 Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Asso ciation—Annual Exhibition o£ fctook, Implements, etc. Primitive Methodist Church—Tea Meet ing at 4 30 Oddfellows’ Hall—H.M. S. Pinafore, at 8 o'clock ."Ihuesdat, November 20. Ashburton Racing Club—Spring Meeting. Oddfellows’ Hall —Danes at 10 30 p.m. Monday, Novbwber 24 Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers, at 7. Wednesday, November £G Isnburton County Council—At Council Chambers, 11a.m. Saturday, December 6. Nakanui Road Board, at Hoad Board office, Moore street, at 10-30 a.m.

BIRTH.

Gundry —Kbv. 17th, the Terrace, East Belt, the wife of SV. H. Gundry, of a daughter.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prevalebit. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1884. The Member for Ashburton.

Although the contest for (he Ashbur ton seat at the general election elicited a good deal of strong feeling at the time, we think that even those who • were the strongest partisans of Mr AVason will admit that the conduct of Mr Walker during his first session has amply " justified the choice of the majority. That this is the general opinion is indicated by the fact that at a recent meeting of the Borough Coun cil the proposer and seconder of the candidate who opposed the sitting 1 member, themselves expressed satisfac -1 tion with the attention given by our representative in Parliament to local affairs. Returned as a strong supporter of the policy enunciated by Sir Julius Vogel, Mr Walker has throughout remained strictly loyal to his chief, and there is no room for doubt that in thus acting he has done no violence to his own personal convictions. It was probably the remembrance that Ash burton was the place whence the ex- Agent General sent forth his message to the colony, that instilled a feeling of confidence into the community to which we had long been a stranger, which determined the choice of a member to second the Address in Reply. Be this as it may, Mr Walker clearly made his mark on this occasion, and his subse quent appointment as whip to the Ministerial side of the House showed that he was regarded as a staunch party man. Nobody expected that the presence of the new member for Ash burton in Parliament would add greatly to the oratorical ability of that branch of the Legislature ; he was not returned for the purpose of adding to the already superabundant volume of talking power —•but whenever he spoke he was always listened to with that respect which is never refused to one who shows he has special knowledge of the subject he takes up. His speech on the ill-fated District Railways Bill is a case in point, and his advocacy of the claims of the country Volunteer corps bids fair to bring about a very necessary reform in regard to this matter. The session was not of a kind to afford an opportunity for an individual member to make a bril liant hit, nor do we for a moment de sire to claim for Mr Walker that he has been a phenomenal parliamentary success. Had this latter been the case, we should be disposed to distrust his future more than possible under the present circumstances; but there is not one among his constituents who could fairly deny that the member for Ashburton has made his presence felt in the House, while no chance has been lost for futthering the interests of the district he represents. The possession of shrew common sense, clearly defined political views and a knowledge of cer tain important questions such as local government, begot of wide experience, are qualities which more than compen sate for the absence of mere flashy ora torical power. We can say, without fear of contradiction, that if every representative could return, to his constituents, as Mr Walker can, with the consciousness that he has not in any way failed in his duty, and has given satisfaction so thorough that even his former oppo nents gladly admit it, the lot of a num ber of the House would be a more gene rally happy one that it at present. At the time of the election we sup ported Mr Walker’s candidature to the utmost in our power, and we have, therefore, special pleasure in congratu lating him on the success of his initial session, and we feel sure that this will be universally endorsed throughout the length and breadth of the district,

Indigestion and Liver Complaints.—For these complaints Baxter’s Compound Quinine Bills have proyed a specific, acriug powerfully on the liver and rnildjy on the stomach, bo everywhere, or post free from J- Baxter, Chemist, Christchurch, for 19 or 44 stamps.

In order to afford an opportunity to our emplayees to visit the agricultural show ground, the Cuaedian will not be pub lished to morrow evening.

A general mealing of the Ashburton .lacing Club will bo held to-morrow at 7.30 p.m., for the election of new mem bers.

Yesterday was the ordinary day for the monthly mootin' at Parihaka, About 300 or 400 natives belonging to alien triiies were present, principally from the Plains. Everything passed off quietly, the natives have accepted the advice niven by the Government, and are taking steps to clean up the pah, thus stamping out the epidemic of erisypelas which has bean prevalent there for some lime. The Now Zealand Refrigerating Com pany’s works at Burnside a r e keeping in full work, although the present hot weather adds to the difficulties of freezing. The Victory’s contract for 5,500 carcases is ready and waiting for shipment, and a consignment for the new steamer Kai | koura is being prepared. The wotka are steadily turning out from 309 to 400 frozm carcases per day. The Sydney papers contain full reports of the charge of conspiracy to defraud, laid against James McKay, Edward Prit chard, and Thomas Hirst Dudaon, all for merly of Dunedin. The information was for a conspiracy between tho three defen dants, and charges that they and “ other persons unknown” have conspired to gether to. defraud Thomas Connor ol L 7,152 13s 7d, his share of the assets ol the late firm of Connor and McKay, con tractors, to defeat, hinder, and delaj Connor in the prosecution of a sui’.. brought by him in New Zealand against James McKay for the recovery of Jhis aforesaid share, and to publish during the pendency of tho proceedings in that suit, and for the purpose of unjustly influencing the decision thereof, a slander concerning Connor, described in a letter, dated 3rd November, 1882, written by Dodson to McKay, in the following words I shall stop at nothing till I have beaten Connor. I think if you could manage to get a sensational tele gram, or rather cablegram, sent by one of the paper correspondents to the papers 1 here that a criminal charge had been laid by an insurance company against a con tractor who is plaintiff in a suit that has been so very long before the public it would perhaps assist us a little, but you must be very careful not to mention any names, and also be sure that the charge is laid before you do it. I should very much like to see him arrested for it just as the oa>e is coming on at Wellington. What a sensation it would create and shake his evidence altogether,” The ' information also contained other charges. The Sydney Mornb g Herald contains over four columns of evidence in the case. The three defendants were committed for trial at Darlinghurst criminal sessions on - the 17th instant ; but bail was allowed, each defendant entering into his own bond . of L 250 Mr Rochfort is in charge of surveyors engaged on the North Island Main Trunk = Railway, and his staff comprises nearly all those who made flying surveys of the vari = ous mutes. Contracts will be out and the first sod turned by February. Tho Government are now considering alterations about to be made in tin man agement of the Government Insurance De partment. The Victory has sailed for London via Port Chalmers. Wellington she look 3,500 carcases of forz m meat, and from Port Chalmers takes 6,500 Learn has gone into active training for his match with Harrington for the championship of Now Zealand. He leaves for Riverton about the middle of nex' month. The steamer Coptic, which left London for Port Chalmers last week, has ninety eight Government immigrants (single women) for all porta. A funeral sermon on tho late Rev J. Buller was preached in the Wellington Wesleyan Church on Sunday. At the Australasian Wesleyan Confer ence yesterday the Rev J. WatsforJ moved—“ That this Conference, deeply

feeling the great loss eujt.uned by tiro death of the late General Secretary of our Foreign Missions Society, the Rev B, Chapman, gratefully records its high ap-

preciation of his earnest and valuable labors in the mission work, and expresses its sincere sympathy with his . bereaved family and friends.” The Rev Dr Waugh

seconded the mot on, and it was carried unanimously. Mr D. Nook moved a vote

of thanks to Mr David Beny for 'the munificent gift of a ship to the foreign missions. The Conference accepted the suggeadon, and agreed to pass a more formal reaoluti in, which could be sent to Mr Berry. The Rev R. Bavin moved “ That a vote of hearty thanks be given to the Rev Dr Kelynack for his valuable ser vices in connection with the special help fund, and that the Oonferanoa record its gratitude to t ol for the success of the fund.” The motion was seconded and carried unanimously, several members speaking in favor of it. Another body from the wreck of (he Clyde has been brought to Akarov It is headl. ss, and was found by a boat’s crew searching round the wreck. Preparations for the production o Pinafore ” at the Oddfellows’ Hall have been carried on recently with much vigor, and everything points to a success, both musically a'nd } histrionically. This even ing there will he a full dress rehearsal, to which a number of invitations have been issued to the members of the Orchestral and Choral Societies and frien Is of the perf miners. No pains have been spared to put the opera well on the stage, and we hope that on each of the three nights the audience will be large. Acceptances for the first day’s handi-

caps and Open Hurdle Race to be run at the forthcoming Spring Meeting of the

Ashburton Racing Club must be made to tiie Secretary by nine o’clock this even ing.

“ 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 Jree of charge by Druggists in the United States of America to those alflicted with Consumption, Croup, severe Coughs, Pyeumonia 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.—fAnvr.] The Bad and Worthless are never imitated or counterfeited. Tills is es pecially true of a family medicine, and it is positive proof that the remedy imitated is of the highest v.due. 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

t very way trying to induce sufiering invalids to u-e 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 iheir 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 inula dons eir counterfeit '

The Directors of the Caledonian Society met at the Lyttelton Times’ branch office, Arcade, on Saturday evening. There was a large attendance, and Mr David Thomas occupied the chair, which at a later stage he resigned to the President, Mr M. Stitt. It was resolved to hold the sports meeting as usual on Boxing Day Before proceeding to the consideration of the programme, a petition signed by a number of quoit players was retd. It pointed out the uncertainty that existed in regard to the size and weight of quoits th >t might be used at the Society’s matches, and requested the Directors to fix a maximum weight par quoit, sug gesting 4lba as the most suitable. The prayer of the petition was granted, and the petitioners’ suggestion adopted. Last year’s programme, with a few unimportant alterations, was adopted. The chief alterations taka place in the grand handi cap fl it races, which, instead of being as last year 200yds, 300yds, and 400yds, are now 100yds, 240yds, and 440yds, The wrestling match was withdrawn, and several of the prizes in the minor events slightly reduced. Judges and other ne cessary officers were appointed. ggA special meeting of the Ashburton i.'ounty Saleyards Company was held this afternoon at the Arcade Chambers, when the resolutions passed at a meeting of the shareholders held in October last were confirmed. Mr George Jameson, Chair man of Directors, presided. Last night the Ashburton Volunteers were inspected by Colonel Lean, the officer commanding the district, and with him was Captain and Adjutant Stewart Newall. The corps paraded in Messrs

Robinson and Townshend’s store to the number of thirty-five, which, considering the fact that shearing is in full operation, and a considerable number of the members were thus necessarily in the country, the parade “ state ” is very satisfactory in deed. All the officers and non-commis sioned officers were present. After the the corps had been inspected by the Colonel, the men were put through the manual and firing exercises in the store, and then marched to the exercising ground, when several movements in company drill and skirmishing were gone through. On returning to the store the Colonel addressed the men, expressing satisfaction with their appearance, the state of their arms and accoutrements, and under the circumstances, their drill. He said that making allowances for the disadvantages under which the company labored with regard to opportunities for drill, the Ashburton men would compare very favorably with any of his garrison companies. He mentioned that the next cump would probably be h Id somewhere south of the Ashburton river. He also expressed a belief that the proposed legis lati n in regard to country corps would be very greatly to their advantage. It is understood that the quarterly church parade will take place on Sunday week.

The best periodical for ladies to take monthly and from which they will receive the greatest benefit is Hop Bitters. Read.— [Advt.] io Flies and Bugs. —Beetles, insects, roaches, ants, bed-bugs, rats, mice, gophers, jack-rab bits, cleared out by “ Rough on Rats.” The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. 3 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 wed 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 Mall.— [Advt.] Holloway’s Pills. —Weary of Life.—

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

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT

ASHBURTON — Yesterday. (Before H. C. S. Baddeloy, Esq.,‘ R.M.) Illegal Rescue—After we went to press yeatetday the following additional evidence was taken in support.of the charge preferred against Nicholas Walsh of unlawfully rescuing sheep which were being driven to the pound:—C. Primmer, drover' for Matson, Cox and Co., sa d that instructed by the last witness (Mr Thamas) he had gone accompanied by McQ iinlan, to the farm and found a number of the accused’s sheep there. They hai p oceeded to drive them to pound, but ac ;used had rrovented them doing sj. Accused had offer to pay « penny a head for the damage d-me, but had failed to d> so.—A. McQuillan corroborated the evidence of the previous witness. —John Kelsey, drover for John G'igg, gave evidence as to the condition of the fences. Nicholas Walsh, the de fendant, said that on the day of the alleged rescue hu had boon from home until about 7p m. On his return he learnt that the sheep wore in Dolonv.re'a farm, and ho had immediately ta-ren stops to remove them. There ware about 1,500 ewes on the point of lambing, and driving t' em to pound would have res dted in a very heavy Joss to witness. The witness having been further examined, counsel addressed the Bench, and his Worship reserved judgment. ( L’o-day the Magis trate announced that he considered the charge fully proved, and lined the defen dant L 5 and c ats.)

AS HB ORTON. —To-i> ay.

(Before H. C. S, Baddelty, Bsq., R.M ) Vagranov —Eliza Hickley, alias Fanny Newton, was charged with having no visi ble lawful means of support.—Me Bran son appeared for the accused, and called the following evidence in refutation of the charge.—Frederics Xluncau, agent for Mitchell and Turner, said that h:s princi pals had entered into an agreement with the accused for the purchase by the latter of a coitage and piece of land. A con siderable sum of money had been paid on account. Cross examined by Sergeant Felton ; Witness d‘d not know how the accused earned her living. William Mit chell, of tho firm of Mitchell and Turner, corroborated the evidence of the previous witness. —Cross-examined by Sergeant Felton : A lad named Langley had first negotiated for the purchase of tho cottage. Langley had since been sen tenced to a term of imprisonment for vagrancy. Witness knew nothing of the character of accused. She had made all tho payments required by the agreement to purchase punctually.—The police called the following evidence :—Albert Roberts said that the cottage occupied by the accused was of ill-repute. —S. H. Secre tan said that he resided near the cottage occupied by the accused. The cottage born a bad character, and attracted a number of Disreputable visitors.—Con stable Smart deposed that the accused was a (prostitute, and had no visible lawful means of support.—. Sergeant Felton cor roborated the evidence of the previous witness.—Mr Branson having addressed the Bench, the accused was sentenced to 14 days’ imprisonment.—Mary McLaugh lin was charged with having no visible lawful moans of support.—P. Gill deposed that he liad„engaged the accused

last Monday ai a monthly nurse.—Ser geant Felton deposed that the accused was a .woman of bad repute.—Constable Smart corroborated the evidence of the previous witness.—The care was adjourned until Thursday, 25th instant. Unregistered Dog —Joseph Harrop was fined 10s for having in his possession an unregistered cog of a greater age than six months. Drunkenness —Joseph Sloane, recently released from a prohibition order, was charged with having been drunk in a pub lic place. Accused was fined 20s and costs, with the alternative of 48 hours' imprisonment. Mary Kelly, against whom 61 previous convictions were re corded was charged with drunkenness and assaulting the police, aud was fined 20s, with the alternative of five days im prisonment on die first charge, and 40s or seven days’ imprisonment on the second charge. Threatening Language— Henry Mc- Donald was charged with having on No vember 3rd, at Alford Forest, used threatening language to Samuel Kerr.— Mr Crisp appeared for the complainant and Mr Oaygill for the defendant.—A con siderable quantity of va.y conflicting evi dence having been taken, the defendant was fined LI, in default 3 days’ imprison ment.

EUROPEAN ITEMS.

London, November 3. When the Mahdi recently summoned General Gordon to surrender be replied that he would not even if he were men aced for ten years. The Pall Mall Gazette this evening ex presses the opinion that the activity dis played by Victoria on the question of the federation of the Australian colonies is due to a desire to promote a protective policy throughout the colonies and to secure an ascendency in the proposed Federal Council. The Orient Steam Navigation Company have decided to declare no dividend for the past half year. Major-General Scratchley embarks for Australia en route for New Guinea on 20 ch inst. London November 5. Mr Gladstone yesterday laid the foun dation stone of the new National Library Club, and in the course of his remarks said that some drastic measures were ne cessary to repress the obstruction of the Irish members in the House of Commons. The Tiohborne claimant, who was re leased on 20ch ult., still assarts that Wil liam Oreswell, who is confined in the Par ramatta Lunatic Asylum in New South Wales, is Arthur Orton. The Right Hon Dodson, who has been raised to the peerage, has selected the title of Baron Monk Bretton. Sir F. Dillon Bell is preparing a written narrative of the negotiations which have taken place between the Agents-Generals of the Australasian colonies and Earl Derby with respect to the establishment of a British protectorate over New Guinea and other islands in the Pacific. Personally, Sir F. D. Bell is in favor of an agreement being entered into between England, France, and Germany, with re ference to the Pacific islands. Mr Reid has been unsuccessful in his attempt to float the Adelaida Wharf Com pany in London. The report that General Wolseley had entered into negoti -tions with the Mahdi for the peaceful evacuation of Khartoum by General Gordon and the grrrison is denied in this evening’s papere. London, November 6.

The German Council of Ministers have approved of Prince Bismarck’s proposal to subsidise a line of mail steamers trad ing between Germany and the principal Australian ports. The attempt to float a Land Pastoral Company in London to work extensive properties near Mount Remarkable, in South Australia, has so far not proved a sucreas. The capital asked for was LSI)O,COD, but this amount raa only been partially subscribed, and it is uncertain how the shares will be allotted.

Jt is probable that either the Right Hon G. J. _S. Lefevre, member for Reading, cr Mr Leonard Courtney, member for Lis keard, will bo selected to fill the vacancy in the Ministry caused by the Right Hon H. Fawcett’a death, Earl Dunraven has withdrawn the motion of which he had given notice in the House of Lords, for an inquiry 'into the causes of the existing trade depression in England. Lord Granville assured the noble Earl that the reports as to the de pression and distress had been greatly exaggerated. As the relief expedition proceeds up the Nile towards Khartoum the difficulty of navigation greatly increases. The latest advices declare that the boats used by the expedition are not unsuitable, but overl »den.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Melbourne, November 11. A boiler explosion took placs at a tannery in Richmond. ; One man was killed and four dangerously injure!. The Spring Meeting of the Victorian Racing Club, brought to a close on Satur day, was the most successful ever held. The weather was perfect and the attend ance far in excess of any previous year's. The Prince of Wales’ Birthday, cele brated yesterday, was characterised by the usual rejoicings. The principal attraction was a grand review of forces and a sham fight in which the militia and naval forces combined. There were also racing at Williamatown, a monster Salvation Army gathering, and the usual bay excursions. The protest lodged against Rufus for the Derby turns out not very serious, being for alleged wron» pedigree. If sustained, which is unlikely, it will not affect bets.

The Australian cricketers arrived early this morning in the Mirzipore. Owing to the early hour there was no demonstra tion of welcome. The only unpleasantness in connection with the V.R.O. meeting was occasioned by the Hon W. Pearson, M L C., owner of Commotion and Fryingpan, accusing Mr Barnard, the handicapper to the Club, of wilfully weighting Fryingpm out of a race. The Stewards called upon Pearson to apologise to Barnard. The victory of Commotion in the Canterbury Plate on Saturday was the most popular seen for a long time. The spectators cheered enthu siastic dly when ho weighed in, and even bookmakers who had lost their money) so far forget themselves as to swell the accla mations at his victory. The theatres wore doing good business during the racing time, ‘"Merry Duchess ” at the Princess, “Silver King” at the Royal, “Moths” at the Bijou, and “In the Ranks " at the Opera House being the principal attrac ions.

A number of new animals have arrived for the Zoological Gardena, but unfortun ately the two moat* valuable—a tapir and a rhinoceros—died on the voyage.

CRICKET.

ENGLAND v. VICTORIA. [REUTER’S TELEGRAM'S —COPYRIGHT.]| Melbourne, Yesterday. The cricket match between the English team and an Eleven of Victoria was re sumed to-day, when the home team with six wickets down for 118 continued their first innings, which closed for 146. The principal scorers to-day were—F, Walters 32, and G. Smith 18. The visitors then went in fur their second innings, and at the close of the day’s play had lost eight wickets for 130. Shrewsbury, bowled for 2G ; Ulyett, b 21; and Barnes, not out, 37. Owing io the recent rains the wicket was heavy, and much cut up dur ing the day.

SPORTING.

£PORTInG NOIES. (By Hippodobiaio.) The annual Spring Carnival of the Ash* burton Racing Club will lake placaon Thursday and Friday next, aod promises to furnish sport quite equal to any of its predecessors. The Committee—the personnel of which has been little changed during the recent years of progress— appear indefatigable as caterers of public amusement, and visitors to the approach-; ing meeting will have much to note in the way of improvements effected during the’ recess. The handicaps for the first day have been declared, and it becomes the prophet’s duty to hazard anticipations of the results—a duty doubly hazardous when attempted before (he acceptances are announced. The following are my selections made under the difficulty re ferred to : County Hurdle Rack. Marmion ... 1 Captain ... ... ... 2 Unfortunate ... - 3 Maiden Flats. Venus... ... ... ... 1 Gaiters 2 Puck 3 >'■ SHBCRTON Cup. Mr Stead’s selection 1 Kubina ... ... ... 2 Salvage 3 Ladies' Purse. Cranmer ... 1 Princess Royal ... ... 2 Marmion ... 3 Welter Handicap. Billy ... I Gaittbs 2 1 Kingask ... 3 1 Handicap Hurdle Race. 1 Pirate ... ... ... 1 j The Lab ... 2 1 Andy 3 Captain’s weight, 9at 71b, was omitted ’ from the handicap for the Open Hurdle r Race published yesterday. r C.J.C. WELCOME STAKES, 1885. The following nominations were made last night : Mr J. Brabazou’a hr f, by Oadogan— y Miss Kate s Mr H. Westmacott’s ch f, by Leolinus i- —Wai-iti e Mr D. O’Brien’s ch o Argonaut, by i. Cadogan—Waterwitch Hon W. Robinson’s b or hr c, by Apre l- moot—Watersprite Hon W. Robinson’s cb o, by Apremont h —Fleurange Hon W. Robinson’s oh c, by Albany— n No Name e Mr Hewitt’s br c, by Musket—Prunella Mr E. Lyons’s b c, by Albany -Fallacy n Mr W. Reeves’s br c Memento, by e Apremont—Forget-me-not la Mr R. J. Mason’s b e, by Apremont— pi Macaiccar

Middle Park Company’s oh f Fair Nell, by Apremont —ldalia Middle Park Company’s b f, by Apre mont—Hammock

Middle Park Company’s ch c, by Apre mont— Charm

Middle Park Company’s cb If, by Aprs* monfc—Rupee Middle Park Company’s ch o, by Apre mont—Aglaia Mr A. Town’s br c, by Grand Flaneur—• Woodbine

' Mr A. Town’s b o, by Rapid Bay—Mis fortune

Mr A. Town’s b o, by Rapid Bay—Ex pectation Mr B. Cutts’ b f, by Apremont—Nau tilus

Hon G. McLean’s b c, by Gorton— Legerdemain Mr S. Morrin’s br c, by Mnskei—Ondia air S. Morrin’s br c, by Musket—Pnn gawerewere Mr S. Morrin’s gr c, by Musket— Maid of Athol

Mr J. Surman’s b or br c, by Le Loup —Empress Mr G. G. Stead’s b f, by Apremont— Becky Sharp Mr G. G. Stead’s b c, ty Apremont— Mias Fiat

Mr G. H. Clifford's bro, Mont d’Or, by Apremont—Aurifera Auckland Stud Company's br 0, by Musket—Florence McCarthy Auckland Stud Company’s br «?, by Musket—Titania

Auckland Stud Company’s b c, by Musket—Pulchra

Auckland Stud Company’s br c, by Musket—Realisation

Auckland Stud Company’s oh c, by An teros—Fancy Auckland Stud Company’s b c, by Apremont—Nelly Moore Auckland Stud Company’s b f, by Oa dogau—Steppe Auckland Stud Company’s b f by Oa dogan —Crinoline Auckland Stud Company’s br f, by Musket—L’Orient

Auckland Stud Company’s br f, by Musket—Hannah

Auckland Stud Company’s ch c, by Musket— l ive

Major Nelson George’s oh c Caribou, by Anteros—Timambra

Mr J. Stephenson’s br f, by Apremont —Red Rose

WELLINGTON RACES. The following acceptances have been received for the Wellington Spring Meet ing : Flying Stakes— Minerva, Speculation, Consul, Ugly Buck, Laurel, Dynamite, Witiora, The Slave. Hdtt Park Spring Handicap —Poet, Leonora, Minerua, Refrigerator, Ugly Buck, First Water, Speculation, Bayard, Armourer. Grand Stand Handicap —Speculation, Minerva, Consul,Ugly Buck, Laurel, Pasha, Normanby. The top weight not having accepted, the weights have been raised 4lb. Maiden Hurdles Royalty, Home Rule, Speculation (lata Ngaliao), J umbo, Jim. Maiden Plate. —Dynamite, Ugly Buck, and Mainboon. The following are the nominations for the Wellington Gup at the Summer Meet ing:—

Tim' Whiffiar, Fusilier, Talebearer, Charmer, Sou’-wester, July, Administra tor, Consul, Laky Emma, Lady Evelyn, Mokoia, Mohanaka, Bayard, The Poet, Minerva, Salvage, Turquoise, Welcome Jack, Armourer, Laurel, Hinemoa, Specu lation, Sir Bedevere, Tasman, Johnny Faulkner, Leonora, Trigridia, Refrigera tor, Normanby, Vangqard, Liverpool, Black Rore, and Mainboom.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1884.



Wanted. WANTED —Au Apprentice for Coach Building. Apply offica of this paper. 11 2127 \\7ANTSD TO SELL—3O Pas-enger \ V Orach. Apply to W. Hayward. Central Hotel, on or before Friday next Suitable for running to and from ' eafid ■, 11 2142 V|7 ANTED Known— Photographs— • . Wonderful reducti-.ns : a sin le portrait for 2a caninot siz.* ; O D V Is each. The above sudden change to last for three days only T. if Taylor, the Portrait Saloon, Burnett street, next Arcade. 11 2139 WANTED Known—Biscuits, 3d ; best Sago, 31 ; Pearl Barley, 3d ; best Bice, 3d ; Flake Tapioca, 3d ; white Crystal Sugar, 3id ; Split Peas, 3d. J. McGrbgob’s, Tancred street. WANTED Known—H. O. Seoßits’ is the Cheapest House in town for First-class Drapery and Millinery. Every thing marked with a small profit. So.dy’a Buildings, East street. VITANTED A Certificated Mistress VV f°r 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 ho forwarded mt Piter than Tuesday, the 25th November, 1484 addressed to Mr Thos Sealy, Chairman By order, J. Ward, Secretary. 11 21?3 WANTED Known—A. Orr is selling for cash at vhe following reduced pricas :—Tea, rare value, par box 14j 6i ; tea, per lb Is 3d, extra qualify; L. B. sugar, per lb 3d ; currants, per lb 5Jd ; raisins, per lb 6d ; tapioca, per lb 3d, fine white ; sago, p -r lb 3d ; sperms, par lb 7d; sauce, per bottle Gi ; rice, best Japan, 3d. 11 3066



Mr sidhey wolf From the Royal Academy of Music, London, PROFESSOR OF SINGING AND PIANOFORTE, Cox Street, Ashburton. SINGING CLASS. Quarter commences THURSDAY, 24th, Oddfellows’ Hall. Singing at sight. Part Binging, Glees, etc., etc. Terms —One Guinea per quarter. 4960 NEW TWEEDS ! summer SUITS. Perfect Fit NEW TWEEDS ! SUMMER’ SUITS. Guaranteed in the latest or any style that may he required. Craighead & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, WE have much pleasure in announcing to our friends and patrons, and all who may feel interested in the general Ogress of our times that we have just coived a splendid assortment of 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 PRICE 3, 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. s&sa - H. M. Jones Agent for MILNER & THOM PS ON Ashburton HAYING procured the most suitable 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. AU persons in want of really GOOD AND SERVICEABLE •furniture Suitable to the most limited incomes, or Those in good positions cannot do battO" 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 lish an American FURNITURE shortly to arrive Houses supplied with every require ment of household use, Venetian Blinds, e c. ■j. id EEC 11 & CO., Ae'aburion. T EAST STKBST, next WAEBHOt'SKr ■< Piuiant and Coe. apd KU 8 I BURNET f STREET.



BARRACOUTA, Barracouta. Aa the drapery and grocery is reduced in price, C. RVT . L bogs to inform the public shat he intends from this date to R&DUOE the price of FISH, viz, Fresh Barracoota 61, Smoked, 9d. C. Ryel, Alford Forest Road or from the cart. 11 2094



REDUCTIONS. The Undersigned have For Sale at Reduced Prices : REDUCTIONS- Timber. Timber. Timber, Coal. Goal. Coal. Firewood. Firewood. Firewood. Stakes, Stakes. Stakes. Posts. P. sts. Posts. Hurdles. Hurdles. Hurdles. Inspection invited. MACPHERoON, FIRMER AND CO. (late A. Hayes), TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS, East street. W. H. 0 LLINB, Manager, Ashburton. ■\T EW BOOKS! NEW BOOKS!! iM EW BOOKS ! 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 o: Material ; Vani-y Fair, by Thackory ; The Newcomes ; English Men of Letters Bacon, Cowper, Die-errs, Defoe; Journal of the Plague Year, Plays from Molie're, The Prince Micharelli; Pedigree of Man, by Hoeckel ; India, the Law and the People, by (Jaird ; Gilbert on Banking ; The Assommoir, i>y I nr.le Zola; Medi eval History, by Chambers; Cassell s Family Magazine, Irish Pleasantry and Fun, English Scenery (G vc-is), Countries of the World (0 vols), Peoples of the World (4 volt), All llouu 1 the World (2 vois), The Book of Health, Family Phy sician ; Animal Life, by Wright ; The Technical Educator, Popular Educator, Men of the Time, Family Herald (half year vol), How the Poor Live, Thomas F. Farley, BOOKSELLER, ASHBURTON.



Special Advertisements. I\ OJU. K iIA A 1 WATCHES Fr m £5 10s. ATCH MAKERS JEW ELLERS CH~CH.



WANTED Known— That Esildlandek. Bros have on sale all lequisites for the shearing season. Sheep shears (the favorite brands, Nos. 38A.S, 75, HA, Etc.), Turkey Oihtones, Lamp Black, Raddle, Boiled Oil, Woolpacks. 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 attended to. 760 c VSTANTED » » manned 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, Hampstead, as I am now prepared to supply a first class Coal at moat reasonable prices. Charles Brows. 8 1555 Known—Boots ! Boots ! V T 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 fTTANTED Known—That Jones and Vt Bradshaw, next Mr Lancaster’s butchers shop, East street, are now offer ing Pig Feed, Chick Wheat, Horse Feed, etc., etc., etc., cheaper and of a better class than any other in the town. All goods delivered free of charge in town. 4 752 WANTED Known—The undersigned beg to notify to their customers and the public generally that they have Remove.) 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 McEwen, Bootmakers, East street, Ash burton. 10 1973 « Special Advertisements.



CHEAP STATIONERY FOR THE PEOPLE. Superfine note paper, 5a per ream Cream laid envelopes, (is per 1 OJ Foolscap (unequalled value), Is per quire CHEAP BOOKS. Standard works by various authors. CHRISTMAS CARDS. Beautifully Colored New Zealand Scenery From 3i and upwards. TOYS, FANCY GOODS, &c.. In great variety from Id and upwards. B. Bevan, BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, Eto., (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 MOSGIivL TWEEDS. The fit and workmanship of every gar ment ia 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 ZE ALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, EAST STREET, Ashburton 25 Branches Now Open 25 DAYIS’S Cheap Clearing Sale NOW on; £ s. d. Bedroom furnished complete for 6 6 0 Chest of 5 drawers, fur ... 2 0 0 Suites in Leather, fur ... ... Id 0 0 Suites in Hair, fur ... ... 14 0 0 Every other article equally cheap. Must bo Sold to make room for our CONSTANT MANUFACTURE



FURN IT-URE of nil kinds. W. D A V IS, Cabinet-maker and Upholsterer, EAST STR EEC SJ U T , Ashburton 9 1729 111ANCY AND HOISERY ) COUNT SB-. Four - Button - Length Suede Gloves, Is lid ; Six do, 2s lid ; Ten-Button do, 3s 3d. A beautiful ’ assortment of Jersey Silk, Lisle and Taffeta Gloves; also the new Elbow Glove, Gauntlet Kid, Dogskin and Housemaids’ Gloves, la 2d. India Muslin, 7Jd ; Scarf Net, all colors, l|d; Children’s Sox, 4id; Linen Butthns, Id per card ; Dress Steels, sot; Tailor’s Thread, 31 reel; China Tape, 4di doz. d =3 <s £3 d u 3 >* •< 33 MANCHESTER COUNTER. Handsome Lace Curtains,3a lid; Pampadour Prints, dark colors, 4|d ; Ginghams, Gid ; Galatea Stripe?, s|d ; Crowdson’s No, 2 White Calico, 4s lid doz; Horrock’s, 3s lid ; Heavy Grey Twill Calico, 4£ 1 ; Grey Twill Sheeting, Harvard Slitting, 4|d ; The New Unshrinkable Saxony Shirting, BJd, worth Is ; Welsh Flannel, B|d ; Saxony Welsh, lljd ; Good Cotton Diaper, 7|d ; Slate Selisia, 4£d ; Forfar, strong, for aprons, 6£d ; Honeycomb Quilts, only 4a lid; Brown Holland, 4^d. CLOTHING ROOM. Men’s Tweed Trousers, 5s lid, 7s lid, 9i Gd, 10s Gl; Men’s Trousers and Vest, Gs lid, 9s lid, 12s Gd, 15s ; Men’s Tweed Coats, 5s 11(1, 9j Gd, 12s Gd, lot ; Boys' Tunic Suita, 5s lid, Gs 1 d, 8s lid, 10s Gd. Men’s, Boys’ and Youths’ Kaiapoi Clothing. Men’s Harvard Shirt?, Is Gd, la lid, 2s Gd, 2s lid; Men’s White Shirts, 2s lid, 4s lid, 4s lid, us lid ; Men’s Hard and Soft Hats, la lid, 2a lid, 3a I lid, 4a lid. Sox, Ties, Collars, | Scarves Braces, etc. d o =3 ?* < 3 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, wo have at last de termined to supply the long felt want. We guarantee satisfaction and a Perfect Fit. H. E. May & Co.'s CASH SYSTEM Is now acknowledged to be far the best both for buyer and seller.



1884. Victoria House. 1885. QPg l v(J AIS U SUMMER SEASON. Prints, S-iuriSj Trimmings, lascy Tie-, Hosiery, Millinery, Men's, Hoys*, and Youth s' C3L.07-.71 no, Shirts (assorted), Hats, Of newest designs, super-excellent uiane., .a*if4 .durability, selected«ijd offered for the especial purpose of well and worthily victoria House as pre-eminent for variety, quality, liberality, Rod value. Ladies’, Men’s, and Children’s ).i(K>TS, &o ,at “ ctll again p pficp?. Patterns of ivo-dyn, Mosgeil, and Kaiapoi TWB US received weekly, from which Men 8 Youths’, and iioys’ Garments are promptly made to measure, fit, finish, and fashion perfect, Charges strict y reasonable. Dimant and Coe. Ready-Money Drapers, Clothiers, Ac, East and lancrei streets in premises lately occupied by Ore and Co,



Special Advertisements. A. Tapper, AWMILLER TIMBER, His Largo Stock of TIMBER I BUILDING GATE & IRON 1 ' MATERIALS FENCING WIRE, &o. at greatly Reduced Prices, Aa ho is retiring from business, therefore | ANT REASONABLE OFFER WILL NOT BE REFUSED, Stock must be cleared off by December Slat. AND IRON MERCHANT, East street, Ashburton, Has decided to Bell Gee H. W. BARRETT, 8 15 i 7 Manager.



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



p OBLIO HOLIDAY. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. TO-MORROW (Wednesday) being the Annu.il Show Day and a Public Holiday the A' lIBURTON GUARDIAN will not V e pul liihed.



Oh, how refreshing, palatable, and reviving is a draught of cool water, with Hop Bitters in it, to a fever patient. See.— [Advt.] Catarrh of thr Bladder,— Stinging .irritation, inflammation, all kidnej and similar complaints, cured by “ Buchu-paifca. ” The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. 3 Wells’ “Rough {on Corns,” —Ask lor Wells’ “ Rough on Corns.” Quick relief, complete, permanent cure. Coras, warts bunions. The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. 3 , 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- I if we only patronise those of our enterprising townsmen who are determined to do a legiti mate tmsiness 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 iiast street Messrs M. and Co. have also opened a show room, where is to be seen some very fine furniture suitable to all classes, and we believe at prices that mus; command a ready sale. Our advice is— inspect Mecch and Co.’s stock for house ferj. nishings.