SHIPPING.

PORT OP LYTTELTON. Arrived. Yesterday. Awaroa, schooner, from Pelorus Sound. Annie Wilson, schooner, from Kaipara - Lizzie Guy, brigantine, from Tairua. Glaucus, s.s., from Newcastle. Wakatu, s.s., from Wellington and Kaikoura. Penguin, s.s., from Dunedin, via Aka roa. Hauroto, as., from Sydney, via Wel lington. _ Annie Bow, barquentine, from Dun edin. Maud Graham, schooner, from Pelotua Sound. Sailed. Yesterday. Ruapehu, s.s , for Rio de Janeiro and Plymouth. . Penguin, 8.8., for Munukau and way ports. Wakatu, s.s., for Kaikoura and Wel lington. Hauroto, s i., for Port Chalmers. SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. Wellington, Yesterday. Sailed-—Hawea, for the South. Dunedin Yesterday. Arrived—Waihora, from the North.

COMMERCIAL.

Ashburton Guardian Office, Thursday afiernoon. Messrs Matson, Cox and Co, report upon the live stock market, for the week ending Nov. 25th, 1884, as follows On Tuesday at the Ashburton yards we held our usual weekly sale of sheep, cattle and pigs, and the catalogue for the day’s transactions was a large and varied one. The attendance of farmers, dealers and others was rather above the aver age, and the bidding spirited as far as sheep were concerned. In fat sheep the entry con sisted principally of crossbred fat shorn sheep and merino wethers in the wool, both of really good quality. In stores, the entry was com prised mostly of merino ewes and lambs with a few me ino wethers and crossbred hoggets all in the wool. In pigs there was a good entry of pedigree pigs, bred by O. Di. by, Esq, and several wHI bred sows. In cattle, the entry was fair, but the quality indifferent. We quote mutton at 2#d out of the wool to 3#d in the wool; beef, 15s to 18s per roolbs. in sheep, lat crossbred shorn sheep realised 13s to 14s; merino woolly wethers, 12s 4d to 12s lid, shorn mixed t wes and wethers, 5s 3d, merino ewes and lambs, 10=, 11s, 10s lod, irs 3d, crossbred woolly hoggets, 15s 3d. In pigS, I pedigree boar, L 6 6s and L 3 3s ; sows, £4, L 3 2s od, Li 17s 6d. In cattle, fat heilers, Lg 2S od, L 4 5 s and L 5 ; cows, L 4; store cattle, L2 10s, L 3 os 6d, Li 2s 6d, etc. We have also placed privately during the week 657 merino ewes and lambs at 11s 3d, and s°° crossbred shorn hoggets at us sd.

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES. Saturday, November 29 Mr Tbos. Bullock, at the Arcade, Burnett street—Wire Binder and Sundries Tuesday, Decpmeie 2. Messrs Matson, Cox and C>., at the Tinvald Saleyards—Stock MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, Exo. Saturday, December 6. Falcanui Boad Board, at Bead Board office, Moore street, at 10.30 a.m. Monday, December 8 Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers, at 7. Tofsdat, December 16 St Stepan’s Church—Garden Party in .the Parsonage grounds ‘ Friday, December 26. Loyal Orange Lodge—Concert and Ball in the Town Hall Friday, January 6 isoburton County Council —At Council Chambers, 11a.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas t Prevalebit THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1884. The Mayoral Election.

We very much doubt if there was more than one person in Ashburton who thought that the contest for the Mayoralty which took place yesterday would result otherwise than it did, but no better evidence could be afforded of the wisdom of preferring Mr Rudolph Friedlander to his windbag oppo nent than the speech delivered by the beaten candidate at the declaration of the poll. Instead of accepting his defeat like a man, he set to whining and whimpering in puny schoolboy fashion, and if any of the seventy-one electors who voted in the minority were present they could not but have felt ashamed of the person they had sup ported. As to the execrable taste in referring to ourselves, we would no more think of blaming Mr Harrison for that than we would hold him re sponsible for the shape of his nose or any other physical peculiarity he may possess. Pitiable as his at titude was, it at any rate served to let the ratepayers know the petty nature of the man who had sought their support, and they were thus able to realise what they had escaped from in preventing him presiding over the Borough Council during the next twelvemonths. It is characteristic of people of: the Harri son type to look for the .cause of their failure in every direction but their own shortcomings. We do not question that the candidate who was so igno miniously defeated yesterday still be lieves that he possesses the necessary qualifications for the office he sought, but, fortunately lor Ashburton, he can not persuade the burgesses to take him at his own valuation. It does not re quire much genius to fill the position of Mayor in a comparatively small place like this, but there are certain qualities needed, such as self-control and dignity, and in both of these Mr Harrison has shown himself to be conspicuously deficient. The fact is, this irritable and foolish little Councillor has mistaken notoriety for popularity. By dint of raking up imaginary grievances and talking about them in and out of season he has cer tainly earned a reputation,- but as to its value there can be scarcely two opinions. Still, his eccentricities were endured under the plea that, however mistaken was Mr Harrison’s manner of con ducting himself, he was conscientious. To adopt a phrase which the recent performances of “ Pinafore ” in Ash burton have made familiar, “ he means well, but he don’t know.” His behavior in the Council is hardly what would be approved of by a Chesterfield, but his influence is very small and consequently nobody takes the trouble to bring him to task, apart from the fact that he not unfre quently creates amusement in a body which is not ordinarily inclined to jocu larity. When, however, he attempted to contest the Mayoralty it was an alto gether different matter. That this was regarded as an arrant piece of presump tion is sufficiently shown by the result of yesterday’s voting, and anything we may have done to bring about the suc cess of Mr Friedlander is not to be regretted, either in the interest of our selves or the public. When we wrote the article which stirred up the bile of the defeated candidate we were quite aware we should not please Mr Harrison and the few sup porters he might have in the con test, and his anger therefore does not trouble us to any great extent. Indeed, if it is any consolation for him to know the fact, it is the bad opinion of men of his kind which we most assiduously cultivate, and as to the manner in which that opinion was ex pressed yesterday, we can console our selves with the reflection that when we know the animal we can safely predict the sort of sound that will come from its mouth. In conclusion, we con gratulate the burgesses on their choice of a Mayor, the office being now in the hands of one who may be de pended upon to uphold its dignity worthily, instead of making it a laugh ing-stock, as it is to be feared would baye been the case had the election turned out differently, I

The monthly meet, ng of the Ashburton Wesleyan Temperance Society, held last i night, was f irly attended, and was one < of the most; successful of the Society's '. gatherings. Mr J. E. Buchanan presided, \ and in the course of his introductory re marks, apologised for the absence of the ( Rev C. EL Standage. The Blake 1 and Nixon, who were present, gave in- • structive addresses, the latter gentleman dealing with the State's duties and the ! duties of individuals in the matter of in- i toxicaring drinks. Mr Blake boldly but - temperately criticised a leading article which appeared in a recent number of the Presbyterian, (he writer of which sought to put the " wet blanket" on the efforts of total abstinence societies. It was pos sible the author of that article had never come in contact with the destitute and wretched homes, made such by strong drink, and whatever knowledge he pos sessed of the subject was gained fcoaa the perusal of books while sitting in the editorial chair. Before concluding, Mc Blake referred to the approaching visit of Mr Booth, of blue ribbon fame, to this colony, and hoped that Ashburton would be favored with his presence, on which occasion it might be desirable to hold a demonstration. A capital reading en titled "Tom Tilbury's Eve," was given by Mr Kilworth, which evoked considerable merriment. Not the leant enjoyable part of the programme was a solo by Miss Striene, and a duet by the same lady with Mrs Gamble, both of which items, and an anthem by the choir, secured well-merited applause. A meeting of the Early Closing Asso ciation was held last evening in the Odd fellows' Hall, Mr S. W. Alcorn, presi dent, in the chair. A discussion en sued in reference to the result of the Association since it started, which were f'.-und to bo most satisfactory. It wa3 resolved to keep the object of the Society pronunently before ihe public, and if necessary employ further means to give it publicity so that shopping may not be encouraged after 6 p.m. on any day but Saturdays. Some other routine busi ness was transacted, after which the meet ing adjourned. Garrard, the labor agitator, served a notice of action yesterday upon the Auck land Resident Magistrate, Mr Seth Smith. He claims damages LSOO for unlawfully causing Garrard to be arrested under and by virtue of a certain warrant and for in cidental costs. • The members of the Auckland Fire Brigade are poetising for the forthcoming New Year Demonstration Team at Duaedin. Five Auckland com petitors in the different events and an emergency man will be sent down. At a meeting of the Auckland Harbor Board, the Chairman stated he had been informed by the Chairman of the Frczjn Meat Company they would be able to send away four or five cargoes a year from Auckland. Messrs Dalgety and Company, Limited, have received a cablegram from their head office in Londci to the following . effect:—" The next wool sales will com mence on the 20th January. All wool airiving up to the day of sale will be ad mitted." The eighth annual show of the Otago A. and P. Association was very successful yesterday. The heavy rain of the pre vions evening had threatened to spoil it, i but the weather was very fine, and the ground being amongst the sand hills thore waß no mud. The Association has spent L 2.500 on the ground, which is now considered the finest in the colony. In Ayrshire cattle Messrs McFarlane Bros. took the cup as the largest priza-taker, also the champion prizes for best bull and • cow. In shorthorns Mr Menlove and Mr . J Beid, both of Oamaru, ran very close for the Cup, Mr Menlove winning by two points. The N.Z. and A. Land Company took the Champion prize for the best bull, and Mr Menlove for the best cow. In sheep, for merinos there was in effect no competition, only two exhibitor*. Mr i Watson Sheehan took first prize with a [ splendid ram. In Leicesters there wan a , good show and capital competition, the Hon M. Holmes being the principal prize I. taker. In Lincolns also the Hon M. [ Holmes took the best prizes. So far the N.Z. and A.L. Company, Mr J. Reid, and ■ Hon M. Holmes, tie for the Cup for the : highest prize taker, but the Southdowns remain to De judged. There ia a very ( fine show of implements, Messrs Reid and Gray coming first, and Messrs P. and D. l3unc»n, of Ohtistchurcb, second. ' The horses, etc will bo judged to-morrow. A correspondent writes to the Nelson Colonist that he can positively state that i the three-masted schooner Osprey arrived i at Auckland in July, 1848, with a detach . ment of soldiers from Hobart Town. The troops were composed of the 58th and . 65th Regiments, and were under the com mand of Lieutenant Bargelgate, of the 65th. The writer was on board the vessel himself. Mr John Talbot was yesterday re elected Chairman of the Geraldine County Council.

A naval brigade has been formed in Timaru. The Governor arrived at Dunedin last night, and was received by the Mayor, the Hon Mr Reynolds, and other citizens. The engine of the South goods train, which left Dunedin at 10.15 yesterday

morning, was thrown off the line at Ken sington through a atop block being in its wrong position. Nothing serious occurred, and the tr»in was only delayed about twenty live minutes. The Special Com-mittee of the Otago Trades and Labor Council appointed to consider the feasibility of holding a Con gress of Trade Societies met on Tuesday night. The rep'.ies from the trade organi sations in all pirts of the colony were highly satisfactory. It has been defin itely decided to hold the Congress on January the Bth and succeeding days, in Dunedin. Twenty-four delegates are promised already, and forty are expected. At the Resident Magistrate's Court this morning, Mr T. Bullock presiding, Wallace Titmoise, an offender against whom 51 previous convictions were re corded, was charged with drunkenness and lined 40s with the alternative of 48 hours' imprisonment. Skinny Men.—" Wells' Health Renewer restores health and vigor, cures dyspepsia, irn potence, debility. 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 t 44 stamps. 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 ad 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 5 May & Co., The Hall.—[Advt.] Holloway's Pills.—Health or Wealth.— r No sane person would hesitate an instant in the choice between these two conditions. Now is the season to secure the former either by restoring or confirming it. These Pills ex pel all impurities from the system which fogs foul vapours, and variable temperatures en gender during winter ; this medicine also most wholesomely upon the skin by disgorging the liver of its accumulated bile, ?nd by ex r "■- fctdiifivs £0 enejm.jc action} citing tui. - - ftv, f oo d awl strengthens increases the appetite *-. ■ nivei ; ' the digestive process. The stomacn a..... which most disorders originate, arc fully under ' ' the control of these regenerative Pills, which 1 ' act very kindly yet most efficiently on the ] tenderest bowels.— [Advt.] . .__ \<

The funeral of the two lads, sons of Mr Small of Wheatstone, who were drowned on Sunday last, took place yesterday. Thecoi’tegrc, which was nearly a mile long, was the 1 <rgest that has ever been seen in Ashburton. After proceeding to the Catholic Church, which was crowded with the friends of the deceased, the procession wended its way to the Cemetery, where a largo number of persona had also col lected. Father Ohastagnon conducted the ceremony in the church and at the grave, and many expressions of sympathy with the bereaved parents were heard amongst the large crowd, some of whom had travelled many miles to be present.

The Rev. R. F. Garbett will conduct services at Weaterfield, at 11 am. Tiu wald, 3 p.tn.; and Longbeach, 7 p.m., on Sunday next. The Commissioners appointed to en quire into the condition of the unemployed in Canterbury sac in the Borough Council Chambers this morning. In the unavoid able absence of the Chairman, Mr T. Carmichael presided, his fellow Commis sioners being Messrs E. F. Corley and W. Powell. His Worship the Mayor attended and gave his opinion respecting the state of the labor market in Ashbur ton, stating that so far as he knew there were very few men out of employment, and that though a good many men had left the district there was work for the residents. The Town Clerk corroborated this evidence, adding that no men had applied at the Council’s office for work recently, but that during the winter an extra gang had been engaged, partially because there were a few men who could not get work else where and partially because the Council required the work to be done. Six men sought an interview with the Commis sinners in the morning, and expressed their wish to accept the Government re lief work at the Waiau or Little River, as they ware out of work at present and had been so for some time, and their evidence having been taken, the Chairman informed them that their cases would be referred to Mr A. D. Austin, of the Public Works office, who would, as he had done in other towns, communicate with the Mayor with a view of giving the men every facility of obtaining the work they sought for.

The New Zealand Bible, Tract, and Book Society has opened a branch shop for a few days in Saunders’ Buildings, under the management of Mr J. R. Mac donald, their travelling agent. That invalid wife, 'mother, sister, or child can be made the picture of health with Hop Bitters. Observe,— [Auvt.] 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 The Bad and Worthless are never imitated or counterfeited. This is es pecially true of a family medicine, and jt |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 suffering 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 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 counterfeits.

MAYORAL ELECTIONS.

Ashburton. The election of Mayor for the Borough of Ashburton for the ensuing year took place yesterday. The candidates were Messrs Rudolph Friedlander and Alfred Harrison, both Borough Councillors, and the contest resulted in the return of the former gentleman by a large majority. The proceedings did not attract much public attention, but the friends of the successful candidate prosecuted a very ac'.ive canvass, and a number of vehicles were engaged throughout the day conveying voters to the poll. At a quarter to seven o’clock a small crowd had gathere t around the polling booth, the Borough Council Chambers, and Mr Charles Braddell, the velurning officer, announced the result of the polling to have been as follows: Mr R. Friedlander 136 Mr A. Harrison ... ... 71

Majority for Mr Friedlander 65 r Informal vole 1 Mr Friedlander said that the burgesses i had placed him in a very proud position for which he heartily thanked them. He I- expressed his ■ obligation to his working j Committee, whose efforts had been largely instrumental in placing him at the head of the poll. No effort should be spared I on his part to prove himself worthy of the confidence they had reposed in him. He wished to disclaim any connection with an article bearing upon the election which had appeared in the Guardian. He had not in the remotest man ner instigated its publication, and knew nothing of it until he had seen it in print. He had nothing what ever to do with the Guardian, nor had his firm, as a firm. With regard to an anonymous letter which had appeared in the Mail, it was an attack which should have borne the signature of the writer. As it had not done so he had treated it with contempt. He' would not say that he had not solicited votes. He had solicited every vote he thought ha was likely to secure. He had offered himself for election in response to a very large re quisition, and he felt it was due to his friends that he should do his utmost to ensure the success of their choice. Re ferring to the works likely to engage the immediate attention of the Council, Mr Friedlander sttongly advocated the erec tion of swimming baths in the Doiqain. Ho thought every town of any importance should provide th e sanitary luxury for its inhabitants. It would not only assist in maintaining the public health, but it would afford their young people an op portunity to learn to swim, the ignorance of which art had recently produced a melancholy accident at their very doors. The Ashburton traffic bridge was another work demanding immediate attention, as the present combined bridge was a source of inconvenience and clanger. L 7,000 had been voted by the Government for this work, and he thought that by a com bined effort the Borough Council, County Council, and Road Boards might provide the balance required. He referred to the routine works ' within the Borough, and promised his close attention to the inter ests of the burgesses. He said the con test had been, on his part, carried out in a most friendly manner, and be could cordially shake hands with his opponent, and trusted that nothing approaching animosity had existed between them. i Mr Harrison said that he was perfectly satisfied with the position in which ho i found himself. Ha had occupied a seat I iq the Council for some years, during j which time he fyad worked to the best of i his ability, and he would continue to do c go, If he bad not deserved the Mayoralty f i failed to discover in what direction he i 1

J* , , ' "The local papers hac had been deuo.w. • • ~ * T d , not taken th<- course they - ‘ ,av .® done in respect to the election, D com nis

nwn knowledge he fully credited Mr i Friedlander’s statement, that he had i nothing whatever to do with the article which had appeared in the Guardian. i He was sure that if the proprietors of the paper had been acquainted with the tenor of the article previous to its publication it would never have appeared. Mr Harrison , then essayed to point to the writer of the article, and to announce certain changes contemplated in the Gu iRDiAN staff. He said the Mail had told them, when re ferring to the contest, that what was worth obtaining was worth striving for. This remark was evidently directed against a principle which be entertained, and which prevented him flying hither and thither soliciting votes. When elected he would do his best to deserve their con fidence, but while a candidate he would not busy himself to obtain support If h<s friends succeeded in obtaining the honor for him he would accept It with pride, but beyond that he could take no active part in the contest. It had been represented that he was at loggerheads with his fellow Councillors, but as a matter of fact he was on the best of terms with all his colleagues, but if anything arose requring prompt action he was pre pared to take it. He had not been placed in the Council merely to be friendly with the other members, but to do his best for the ratepayers. He would continue to do this, and if they still withheld the honor he would work with* out it. A. vote of thanks to the Returning Officer, proposed by Mr Friedlander and seconded by Mr Harrison, concluded the proceedings. Mr Thomas Wrigley was returned far Tauranga. Mr Spurdle was elected Mayor of Wan ganui by a majority of 200 over his op ponent. Mr George Henderson was returned for Blenheim, defeating Mr Henry Dod son by 23. Mr Dodson was Mayor twice in succession already. Mr George Fisher, the present Mayor of Wellington, was returned by a majority of 171 over Mr Petherick. Mr Malfroy was elected Mayor of Ross. The result of the Oamaru Mayoral elec tion was—John Falconer, 183; Thomas 1 Proctor, 118. The latter has been three years fin office. The Dunedin Mayoral election resulted as follows ;—Scoullar, 575 ; Barnes, 515 ; ! 483. 1 The Invercargill Mayoral election re sulted as follows Geo. Froggatt, 384 ; David Roache, 215. Considerable inter im eat was taken in the contest, about thrae fonrths of the ratepayers voting. 1 Mr J. G. Ward was elected Mayor of the Bluff for the fourth time. 3 [by telegraph.] f New Plymouth, To-day. i J Mr James Paul was elected Mayor of ? j New Plymouth by a majority of 156 over - I Captain Davidson.

PUBLIC MEETING AT CHERTSEY.

A meeting, called by advertisement, of persons interested in the formation of a Saleyards Company was hold in the Ohert sey Hotel last evening. Mr L. Mangham presided, and the following settlers were present and took an active part in the proceedings, viz., Messrs Strachan, Rule, Stringfellow, Murphy, McDonald, V. Mangham, Patterson, Copeland and W. Wilkinson. In the course of his remarks the Chairman stated that the member for the district, Mr John Grigg, ’ M H. R., had in the most liberal and energetic manner done all in his power to influence the Government to grant substantial assistance to the Company. Aa the result >if Mr Grigg’s efforts, the Government had promptly reserved four suburban sections in the vicinity of the township, comprising in all about twenty acres for the purposes of the Company The mem bers present were unanimously of the opinion that the cordial thanks of the district were duo to Mr Grigg for his prompt and successful action in the matter. In reply to one of the shareholders pre sent, the Chairman stated that about 280 shaiea had been subscribed for. After an animated conversation it was elicited that at the least about Ll5O would be required to enable the shareholders to commence operations. This sum would be absorbed in expenses for faming, erec tion of sheep-dip, legal expenses, etc. It was resolved on the motion by Mr Strao han, and seconded by Mr Copeland “That this meeting stand adjourned till the Articles of As ociation be signed, and the exact number of subscribers be ascertained.” It was also proposed and seconded that a solicitor be consulted by the Chairman as to the proper course of procedure to be taken in the formation of the Company. This motion was also carried, and the meeting adjourned after passing a vote of thanks to Messrs Mang ham and Todd for their services as chair man and secretary to the masting. Before the settlers present separated Mr Rule proposed the following resolution, which seemed to meat with the approval of all: “ That this meeting of farmers desiras to thank Messrs Macaudrew, Walker and Grigg, for the support given by them dur ing the last sesa'on to the.scheme for en abling landowners to borrow money at a low rate of interest, and also wishes to congratulate Mr Newlyn upon the success that has, so far, attended his efforts, which have resulted in tha Government pro mise to make full enquiry into the prao ticab:lity of starting a Land Bank, in the carrying of a resolution of the House of Representatives requesting the Govern ment to prepare a Bill to enable loans for improvements to be advanced to farmers, and in the State sanction to the use of Government Insurance Funds for mort gage purposes.” The above was duly seconded and declared carried.

THE WARING TAYLOR FRAUDS.

Waring Taylor was brought up at the Wellington R.M. Court yesterday on various charges of having appropriated monies belonging to the May estate. The first charge taken was that he did between 6th of June, 1882, and 23th June, 1881, wrongfully convert to his own use the proceeds of 778 fully paid up shares in the Bank of New Zealand. In opening the cast for the prosecution Mr Jellicoe said the charge was one of the moat atrocious and systematic charges ever pre ferred against anyone in New Zealand. The charge was that the accused misap propriated the proceeds of 778 shares in the Bank of New Zealand left to certain persons by the late Mr James May. The information was laid under section 79 of the Larceny Act of 1857, which makes mis appropriation of trust funds by a trustee a misdemeanour. The late Mr James May died in London in November in 1881, and by his will certain gentlemen in England were appointed executors of his English property, and the prisoner and another gentleman in this colony were appointed executors of the New Zealand estates. By his will deceased bequeathed specifi cally certain legacies out of shares whici he held in the Bank of New Zealand. Tvjrenty-five of these shares were willed t 0 Ernest Arundel. At the time of his death May owned 1.014 shares in the Bank of New Zealan i, The valqe of those shares were then over L 22.000. Of these 1.014 shares 460 were left to per sons outside the colony, 205 being left to residents of New Zb 'land, The prisoner obtained probate of the will on 6th of June, 1882, and he (Mr Jellicoe) would be able to prove that he had commenced his criminal career very early indeed. Evidence would be brought to show that before the prisoner obtained the probate i

of will he had actually sold 350 shares acd disposed of money for his own benefr; He would prove that 778 shares, on whi b the present information was based, toge ther with those which had been trans ferred to persons entitled to receive them were transferred by the Bank of New Zealand to Taylor in his own name, the bank recognising no trustees. The prisoner converted the 788 shares in ques tion to bis own use. The shares were sold for him by D. T. Stuart, sharebroker, Wel lington, who would tell the had paid the proceeds to the prisoner. Evidence would also be called to trace the money into the prisoner's aopoont in the National Bank o! New Zealand, at a time when his account was overdrawn. Again in August, 1883, Taylor sold some more shares, and the proceeds amounted to L 1,154 3s, which were also paid into the prisoner’s account at the National Bulk of New Zealand. In February last yew he again sold 100 shares, receiving L 2,308 5s 81 as the proceeds, and this too was placed to his credit. Taylor at. this time was also trustee in the Rhodes’s estate, and by way of satisfying an indebtedness to it he wrote to Mrs Rhodes that he had invested L 6 965 of her money in the per chase of 293 shares in the Bank of New Zealand. He then fraudulently trans ferred 298 shares belonging the May estate to Mrs Rhodes’s estate, and also placed 80 shares to the credit of Miss Rhodes. Fifty shares were also taken from the May estate at another time, the proceeds of all these transactions were, converted by Taylor to his own use. Mr Jellicoe went into details relative to pris oner’s attitude towards the English legatees, and concluded a forcible-address by stating that when the evidence had been beard it would be ' seen 'that the pris oner was one of the most skilful thieves of the present age. After some formal evidence as to the transference of the shares, counsel for the prosecution produced a large number of documents found in the prisoner’s posses sion. These included the transfer of shares alleged to have been unlawfully sold, as well as some letters written to the prisoner relative to legacies under the will of the late Mr May. Docu ments which were obtained from the Official Assignee were marked as Court exhibits.

David T. Stuart, sharebroker, deposed that he sold certain Bank of Near Zealand shares for prisoner. On the Slat of May, 1882, he sold 23 shares ; on 3rd of Jane, 1883, 31; and on the sth of jime, £BB3, 30. Altogether the net proceeds from those shares amounted to ti 1,938 10a. The money realised was sent to the pri soner by cheque on the Bank of Austra lasia. Witness deposed to several other similar transactions with the accused. One of these was on the 12th of February, 1883, when a cheque for L 2,303 was sent to the prisoner. Altogether ha had given prisoner cheques for L 6,297 17s* The sale notes were handed in.

Mr Jellicoe pointed ont that upon each one was written “ James May’s estate.” Ernest Wastney gave evidence as to the payment of moneys into the Bank by defendant. In all these eases the pro ceeds of the cheques went to the reduc tion of the debit balance. Witness was then examined at considerable length in order to establish the identity of letters, etc., written by the prisoner. D. T. Stuart, recalled in connection with the sale of the shares, said that he charged May’s estate with- the whole of the commission and gave Taylor half. Thomas Mason was one of the trustees in Rhodes’ estate. In April of this year he recollected obtaining a transfer of 50 Bank of New Zealand shares from the accused lo the estate. At that time the prisoner was indebted to the estate, but the exact amount he could not say. He supposed that they belonged to Taylor because they were transferred. in hie name. Arthur Edward Rowden, clerk to the Rhodes’ trust, said iu Juae 4 1883, the accused was indebted to Mrs Rhodes for L 11.285 6s lid. In April, 1883, 293 Bank of New Zealand shares were'transferred to. Mrs S. A. Rhodes by the prisoner receiving credit on that account for L 6,965155. The receipt produced was in MrsS.- A. Rhodes’ handwriting. Did not know until quite recently that these shares belonged to the May estate. He could not say how the . trust came to take over these shares. The liability to Miss Rhodes in June, 1883, was L 2.779 3s. Eighty New Zea land Bank shares were transferred to Miss M. A. Rhodes about that time, for which the accused took credit; for L 1,873 odd. The receipt for the shares produced was signed by Miss Rhodes. At the time this transfer was made he was not aware that they belongedlto the May estate. Ernest Arundel —I reside withmy parents at Dunedin. lam one of the legatees under Mr James May’s will. In March, 1883, I received this document’ (produced) from W. Waring Taylor, and affixed my signature to it, authorising the transfer of 20 shares out of 25 willed to me by Mr May, and giving Taylor power of at torney. A letter was also sent, stating.that my brother Jonas thought it improbable that a power of attorney and transfer would be of any use because I was under twenty-one years of age. I have never received those shares, nor have I received the value of them. In May, 1884, my father received from Mr Taylor a cheque for LlB, being the dividend on my 26. Bank of New Zealand shares, and. for which a receipt was forwarded which my father signed in my presence and returned. I never gave prisoner any authority to transfer shares.

Mr L. Hawk, clerk, formerly in the em ployment of the accused, deposed that the writing in the Trust and Estate book,was all in Taylor’s handwriting. Ho alsoswore that the letters to the Sheffield solicitors and to Ernest Arundel were in th<j hand writing of the prisoner. At this juncture it was decided, to ad journ the case till Saturday morning, bail being allowed as before.

SPORTING.

METHVBN RACES. The following nominations hare been received Handicap Hurdlb Rack. Mr T. Quill’s Dandy Mr J, Wilkinson’s Marmton Mr -I. Corbett’s Captain Mr F. McOafferty’e Nimrod • Methven Gup. Mr R. Alexander’s <ucheas of Albany Mr R. Alexander’s Lauriston Mr W. Spring’s Irish King Mr G. Murray- Aynsley’s Nelly ' ' Mr A. Tafford’s Mammoc Mr T. Quill’s Grand Duke Mr T. Quill’s Princess Royal Mr J. Wilkinson’s Marmion Mr H. Brimble’s Patter Mr J. South's Frantic Trotting Race. Mr J. McKenzie’s Brigham Young Mr H. Primmet’s Maggie Mr W. S. Fletcher’s Clara (lata Judy) Mr 0. Physick’a Kate Mr T. K. Cunningham’s Tata Mr James Rees’ Rosy Mr P. MoCafferty’e Nellie Mr J. Bright’s I'itokowarq Mr W. Wyight s Gipsy. DISTRICT HyaDLB RACE. Mr P. P. Olaridgfs Larrakiq Mr T. Daavoll's Spider Mr J. Wilkinson’s Marmton Mr F. MoOafferty’s Brush . - Mr J. Jackson’s Jimmy. .-;

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1884.



NEW TWEEDS ! I NEW TWEEDS ! SUMMER SUMMER SUITS. I SUITS. Perfect Fit Guaranteed in the latest or any Craighead & Co., merchant tailors, B 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,, eta.. of the best quality and latest designs—suitable for the season we are now entering. All Goods Supplied at LOWEST CASH PRICES. style that may be required. CRAIGHEAD & CO„ Tancred street, Ashburton,



ADMISSION FREE.—There are several subjects sfgitating 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 blends of Nelson, Moate and Co.; but many have not done so, and, consequently, their minds are still un settled, and a feeling of unrest prevai’s. The remedy is easy and certain. Give me a call. Admission free I Great variety of well-chosen goods in stock, too numerous to particularise, and all to be sold at the lowest possible prices for cash or monthly accounts. H. M. Carson, Grocery, Fruit and Italian Warehouse, between the two banks, wholesale and retail agent for Nelson Moate and Co.’s pure blended teas, In-packets and boxes.



A. Tapper, AWMILLBR TIMBER, Reduced Prices, As ha is retiring from business, therefore ANY REASONABLE OFFER WILL NOT BE REFUSED. Stock must be cleared off by December 31st. AND IRON MERCHANT, East street, Ashburton, Has decided to Sell Off TIMBERBUILD GATES.& IRON I MAT. FENCING WIRE, &o. His Large Stock of El I BUILDING & IRON I MATERIALS at greatly im fl. w. BARRETT, Manager.



Wanted. WANTED Known — Mrs J. Batson, late of Christchurch, has started Dressmaking and Millinery in Grey street, near the engine shed. Fit and style guaranteed, 7a 6d, 11 2200 V\T ANTED Known—H. (J. Segers’ is VV the Cheapest House in town for First-class Drapery and Millinery. Every thing marked with a small profit. Seely’s Huildinas, East street. WANTED Known—New Zealand Bible, Tract and Book Society will open a temporary Depot, East street, Ashburton, on 26th November, with a very large and well assorted stock of their BOOKS, etc, for Two Weeks only. J. R. Macdonald, Agent. 11 2194 WANTED Known—A. Orr is selling for cash at the following reduced prices :—Tea, rare value, per box 14s Gd ; tea, per lb la 3d, extra quality ; L. B. sugar, per lb 3d ; currants, per lb s£d ; raisins, per lb 6d ; tapioca, per lb 3d, fine white ; sago, par lb 3d ; sperms, per lb 7d; sauce, per bottle 6d ; rice, best Japan, 3d. / 11 2066 WANTED Known White crystal Sugar, 3£d ; Kerosene, 7s 3d a tin; 501 b Flour, 4a 9d ; Oysters, 6d ; Salmon, 8d ; Biscuits. 31 ; a good family tea. Is 6d. J. McGregor, Tancred street.



WANTED Known—Fresh Flounder are daily despatched direct from our own boat, now fishing at Lake Elles mere. Delivery guaranteed within eight hours from time of catching. All orders received at my shop will bo immediately executed on arrival of the train. W. O. Page, Fast street, Ashburton. 11 2151 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 irTT"ANTED Known—Boots ! Boots 1 V V 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 aJST ANTED Known—That Jones and W 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 Removed into the premises adjoining Mr Taylor, Baker, East street. By strict attention to business and making a good article, they hope to merit the continu ance of public patronage, Fowke and McEwen, Bootmakers, East street, Ash burton. 10 1973 Special Advertisements. 0 1 T q -P4. P er day to be made by per c&X 3i .t B ons of either sex, in their own localities, at work for us. New business. All meet with wonderful suc cess. Anyone can do the work. Capital not required. We will start you. Outfit worth £1 mailed free. The employment is particularly adapted to the region in which this publication circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particulars and instructions mailed free. Now is the time—don't delay, out write to us at once. \ddress Stinson AND Co., Portland, Maine, United States.



NEW BOOKS. NEW FANCY GOODS. NEW STATIONERY. NEW TOYS. PRIZE BOOKS, Etc. HRISTMAS & NEW YEAR CARDS of N3iT Zealand Scenery. A beautiful assortment of goods suitable Andrewes Bros., for presents. Booksellers, Stationers, &c., EAST STREET, SOUTH, Ashburton.



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. Hurdles. Inspection invited. FILMER AND CO. (liJ-0 A. Hayes), TIMBER & GOAD MERCHANTS, East street. W. H. COLLINS, Manager, Ashburton. XTEW 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 01 Material; Yanity Fair, by Thackery ; The Newcomes ; English Men of Letters— Bacon, Oowper, Dicuens, Defoe; Journal of the Plague Year, Plays from 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 (6 vole), Countries of the World (6 vols), Peoples' of the World (4 vols), All Round the World (2 vole), 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. ROTHERHiM WATCUJSS From £5 10a. ATOHMAKERS a EWELLIRS«



CHEAP STATIONERY FOR THE PEOPLE. Superfine note paper, 5s per ream Cream laid envelopes; 6a per IXOO Foolscap (unequalled value), Is per quire CHEAP BOOKS. Standard works by various authors. CHRISTMAS CARDS. Beautifully Colored New Zealand Scenery Prom 3d and upwards. TOYS, FANCY GOODS, &c.. In great variety from Id and upwards. E. Sevan, BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, Etc., (Next shop to Quill’s Hotel).



25 Branches Now Open 25 THE NEW~ ZEALAND Clothing Factory Are now Showing NE WEST STYLES in SPRING & SUMMER CLOTHING, Manufactured from the renowned Wear Resisting MOSGIiiL TWEEDS. The fit and workmanship of every gar ment is undoubtedly unsurpassed, while the large production and increased busi ness enables the proprietors to offer special advantages as to price. Men’s, Boys’ and Children’s Clothing in every variety at Wholesale Prices. Skirts, Hats, Hosiery, Blankets, Rugs, Portmanteaux., and every requisite at WHOLESALE PRICES, Note the address HEW,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 ... ... 14 0 0 Suites in Hair, for 14 0 0 Every other article equally cheap. Must be Sold to make room for our CONSTANT MANUFACTURE OF FURNITURE of all kinds. W. DAVIS, Cabinet-maker and Upholsterer, EAST STREET SHUT , Ashburton 9 1729



H ffi 6 <3 -■i pH a £ 3 Fancy and hois er y COUNTER.. Four ■ Button - Length Suede Gloves, la lid ; Six do, 2a lid ; Ten-Button do, 3s 3d. A beautiful assortment of Jersey Silk, Lisle and Taffeta Gloves; also the new Elbow Glove, Gauntlet Kid, Dogskin and Housemaids’ Gloves, la 2d. India Muslin, 7|d ; Scarf Net, all colors, l|d; Children’s Sox, 4£d; Linen Buttons, id per card ; Dress Steels, 6 ltd set; Tailor’s Thread, 3d reel; China Tape, 4d£ doz. MANCHESTER COUNTER. Handsome Lace Curtains,3s lid; Pampadour Prints, dark colors, 4|d; Ginghams, 6|d.; Galatea Stripes, s|d; Crowdaon’s No. 2 White Calico, 4s lid doz; Horrook’s, 3s lid,; Heavy Grey Twill Calico, 4£d ; Grey Twill Sheeting, 9|d ; Harvard Shirting, 4fd ; The New Unshrinkable Saxony Shirting, Bfd, worth is; Welsh Flannel, B|d ; Saxony Welsh, ll£d ; Good Cotton Diaper, 7£d ; Slate Selisia, 4|d ; -Forfar, strong, for aprons, 6£d ; Honeycomb Quilts, only 4s* lid; Brown Holland, 4fd. CLOTHING ROOM. Men’s Tweed Trousers, 5s lid, 7a lid, 9a od, 10a 6i ; Men’s ; Trousers and Vest, Os lid, 9s lid, 12s 6d, 15j ; Men’s Tweed Coats, 5s lid, 9s Cd, 12s 6d, 15a ; Boys Tunic Suits, 5a lid, 6s 1 d, 8s lid, 10s 6d. Men’s, Boys’ and Youths’ Kaiapoi Clothing. Men’s Harvard Shirts, Is 6d, la lid, 2s 6d, 2s lid; Men’s White Shirts, 2s lid, 4s j lid, 4s lid, 5a lid ; Men’s Hard and Soft Hats, la lid, 2s lid, 3s lid, 4s lid. Sox, Ties, Collars, Scarves Braces, etc. 6 Q =8 X < a h cd 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 guarantee satisfaction and a Perfect Pit. H. E. May & Co.’s CASH SYSTEM Is now acknowledged to be far the best both for buyer and seller.



1884. Victoria House. 1885. gPRING AND SUMMl U SEASON. Prints, Dress Stuffs, Cosxusirs, Trimmings, Fancy Ties Hosiery, ILr ' INERY ’ Men’s, Boys’, and Youths’ Clothing, Shirts (assorted), Hats, &c. , ivc. , Of newest designs, super-excellent makes, and durability, selected and offered for the especial purpose of well and worthily recommending Victoria House as pre-eminent for variety, quality, liberality, and incomparable value. Ladies’, Men’s, and Children’s BOOTS, &c., at “ cdl again ” prices. Patterns of Roslyn, 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 Tanorei streets in premises lately occupied by On and 00. j



Special Advertisements. Dim ant and Coe, ARE authorised LOCAL AGENTS for Singer’s SEWING M A OHINES, and are prepared to receive PAYMENTS and afford all information in connection therewith. Treadle and Hand Machines on Time Payments. Ajsupply c f Machine extras on hand. CORNER EAST AND TANCRED STREETS, ASHBURTON. 11 2181



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



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 “ 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 ‘-ibuted Jree 9f charge by Druggists in the Jy . ''-*•* of America to those afflicted with United au,.. ■ - Croup, severe Coughs, J Consumption, Asthma, . -«■ t j le throat Pneumonia and other diseases v.. --.(.1 and lungs, giving the afflicted undeniable prpo. that German Syrup yvill cure them. The re sult has been that Druggists in every town and village in civilised countries are recommending it to their customers. Go to your Druggist and ask what they know about it. Sample Bottles 6d. Regular size 3s. 6d, Three doses will relieve any case.—£Advt, J



lower H ATHOQTE RAGES. The additional nominations, received by the above Club viz : Kubina, Cup j Kubiua, Grand Stand Handicap; Gaiters, Hurdlesj Betty, Trotj Kate, both Trotsj