SHIPPING.

PORT OF LYTTELTON. Arrived, Yesterday. Mahinapiu, s.a., from Dunedin and Oamaiu. ’ Sailed. .~ v . ■ , ~. Yesterday. *Slifiindel, barque, for Cork or Fal mouth. . of the Wave, schooner, for Timaru. *TWnlfci ketch, for Oamaru. Mahlnapua, s.s., for Wellington and West Coast- Kaikoura, R.M.S.S., for Plymouth, via Bio de Janeiro.

SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. Auckland, Yesterday. Balled Herald, for Grey mouth ; Florence T. Neat, for Newcastle. Wellington, Yesterday. Jftived Wanaka, from Lyttelton ; hora, from Melbourne, via the South; Kawatiri, from Port Chalmers; Mawhera, from th eSouth. Sailed—W a katipu, for Sydney ; Wan aka, for Nelson ; Hawes, for Lyttelton. Du- edin Yesterday. —Cock o’ the North, barquen tine, from Mauritius. Sailed —Star of the South, for Grey mooth.

COMMERCIAL.

Ashburton Guardian Office, ,- 0 J Saturday afenioon. Messrs Miles and Co. report on the Timvald live stock market for the week ending 16th December as follows :—O > ing to the sale day being recognised as a public holiday, the en tries and attendance suffered in consequence, although it soon became apparent that those who attended meant busintss ss scarcely a line was withdrawn, and fair prices were realised fob’sheep; cattle, however, S"ld at rather lower prices than have been ruling, and several lots were passed in. The total entry was 68 head of cattle and 3,733 sheep. Fat sheep consis'ed chiefly of merino wethers, shorn, of which we sojld several pens at 9s to 8s gd ; mixed crosc breds at ns lod, while a small line brought 12s 4'd.. In stores the bulk comprised chiefly shpni two-tooths, of which we sold a well grown 1 line of wethers at 12s gd, while, in ferior lines brought 12s 6d, 12s and lis 2d. A linfe’ of* mixed two and four-tooths brought 13s 3«i; half-bred ewes wifh 95 per cent, of lambs brought 20s ; merino ewes in wool, dry, 7s 4d. "We? sold a line of 400 small hoggets in wool at 10s;6d. There was rather a small entry in cattle.* Fat steers realised L 4 17s 6d to L 6 2s 6dj.heifers and cows, I 4 7 s 6d to L 5 ; stores, L% 3d to L2 i2s 6d ; yearlings, 28s to 355..

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES. Tuesday, Dec mesa 23 Messrs Matson, Cox and Cl, at the Tinwald Saieyards—Stock MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, Em Tuesday, December 23 Methven Racing Club—Annual Meeting Wednesday, December 24 Alford Forest Annual Sports and Races Friday, December 26. Sports Ground—Ashburton Caledonian Society’s Annual Sports Loyal Orange Lodge—Concert and Ball in the Town Hall Mount Somers Annual Sports and Races Mond »y, December 29 Ashburton Summer Racing Club—Annual Meeting Thursday, January 1 Winslow Racing Club—Annual Meeting! Saturday, January 3. N akanui Road Board, ar, Hoad Board office, Moore street, at 10.30 a.ra. Friday, January 9 \snburton County Council—At Council Chambers, 11 a. m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas t Prevalebit SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1884. Cheap Money.

The first reflection which occurred to our readers when they perused the re port of the meeting of the society that has grandiloquently termed itself the “ Colonial Land Association,” which appeared in our last night’s issue, was probably that some people are remark ably easily satisfied. The movement was started some time ago by a Mr J. H. Newlyn, whose enthusiasm on the subject of “ cheap money,” however mistaken it may be, is worthy of a cer tain amount of respect. Judging from the letters read at the meeting, the members of the Association have not as yet attained much success. Indeed, to nine persons out of ten, the answers received from the Government wou’d have been considered decidedly dis piriting, but the Pendarves farmers look at matters from a different point of view, and are evidently hopeful that next session will see their anticipations realised. What small meed of en couragement the movement has ob tained is to be found in the letter of the member for Ashburton, who says that he has consulted with Mr Macandrew on the subject, and that gentleman had expressed his approval of the idea. Let it be noted, however, that Mr Walker does not commit himself to any opinion regarding the proposed scheme, and we should be surprised to learn that he is not in accord with Sir Julius Vogel concern ing it, namely, that the project is alto gether impracticable. At the same time we can quite understand the desire of the settlers to be relieved of the re sponsibilities of their past actions, and in these limes there are very few people who are not actuated with a similar wish. With a logic that is charmingly facile, the advocates for “cheap money” argue that as the rate of interest is at the present time much lower than it

was when they mortgaged their lands,

the Government would do an excellent stroke of business by taking over the mortgages now carrying interest at eight per cent, and borrowing money on them at four or three and a half per cent. This is finance made easy with a ven geance, and no scheme could look easier —on paper. Nor do we doubt that Mr Newlyn’s lectures have been received with applause wherever he has spoken; a Messiah who would preach a gospel of this kind could scarcely fail of suc cess. We can picture the farmers fore seeing a time when the burdens which' have become well-nigh unbearable will be shifted on to the shoulders of the State, and they will be able to once again breathe freely, but we arc afraid that this pleasant picture is not likely to be realised. 1 he mistake under lying the principles put forward by this Land Association —and it is a mistake so obvious that only those who are wil fully blind or thoroughly ignorant of the laws which govern monetary con cerns would overlook—is that the very term “ cheap money ” has absolutely no meaning. The rate of interest is determined by the value of the security, and if the farmer has to pay seven or eight per cent, on his mortgage, he is simply paying the current rate on that particular commodity. As a matter of fact, the agriculturalist would really be no better off if he were to get what the Association is striving for, for the

simple reason that the rate of interest must necessarily decrease in exact proportion to the increase in value of what he borrows upon. What we have just written is, of course, the veriest altruism, but it has nevertheless been utterly lost sight of in this agitation which has been raised concerning cheap money.

But even should the question be brought within the realms of feasibility, the members of the Land Association would still have to prove that their case is one specially calling for State assistance. Admitting that the farmers’ lot has of late years been far from happy, and that they have had to con tend with bad times and unfavorable harvests, it must not be forgotten that agriculture is only one out of the many factors upon which the fortunes of the colony depend. If the principle of State interference is accepted in relation to farmers it can not be refused to any other industry or speculation that may demand it. Let us put the case thus : A merchant has invested in large stocks, anticipating remunerative profits from the sale ol his goods, but owing to circumstances beyond his control or foresight the market falls, and he finds himself saddled with a heavy loss. Would the idea that the State is to step in and recoup him be considered as other than an utter absurdity ? And yet this is exactly what the Land Association are asking for, and the sooner they are made to clearly understand this fact the better it will be for them, as the continuation of an agitation which can have no practical issue is simply a waste | of time. During the election campaign several questions were put to candidates concerning this cheap money business, and it would perhaps have been better had those gentlemen who aspired to seats in the Legislature possessed the courage of their convictions and said precisely what they thought of the matter. As itis.theencouragementwhich Mr Newlyn and those who think with him received at that time has made them over-value the success obtained by the agitation, and it will probably be difficult to convince them that what they are pursuing is a mere Will-o’the wisp. To whatever extent we may ex tend sympathy to the farming com munity, it should be remembered that they owe their present position more to unwise speculation in the past than to bad harvests, and however hard may be their lot they are simply reaping as they sowed.

In another column the Incumbent and Wardens of St Stephen’s Church tender iheir sincere thanks to the large number of persons of all denominations who, in various ways, contributed to the success of the recent Garden Parly in the parson age garden. The net proceeds of the fete amount to slightly over LSO. It may be mentioned that through an inadvert ence the fireworks which were announced did not arrive until the following day, although they had been ordered by letter and telegram. It wilt bo remembered that during last session the Hon Mr Richardson, Minister of Public Works, promised to tike into consideration the question of appointing Appeal Boards, to which any grievance of railway employees might be referred and settled. To this promise effect has now boon given, and for the faturo ail disputes will be inquired into by gentlemen quite distinct and outside the influince of the Government. As yet only one Board, that of the Christchurch district, has been appointed, and the gentlemen comprising it are Messrs Beetham, U.M., Richard Westenra, and George Roberts. Hither to it has been the rule to refer all griev ances of the employees to Mr Maxwell, General Manager, who could at will order an inquiry or not. The appointment of the Board, however, will do away with any Departmental influence, and any grievance of which the men may complain will be fully inquired into by the Board. The Boards for the other districts are under consideration, and will be appointed shortly. Shou d the working of this Board prove satisfactory it is probable that the system will be extended to other branches of the service.

Sir Dillon Bell in a letter to the Dune din Chamber of Commerce, acknowledg ing the motion they passed asking the late Government to continue his services as

Agent-General, concludes as follows “I should not omit to say that such a kind ness is appreciated by me all the more when I contrast it with the discourage ment and discredit which in the House of Representatives last June some hon. mem bers evidently thought were the right re ward to be extended to me for the work I have done.”

Mr George Scott, the well known cab proprietor, met with an accident while riding in Burnett street this afternoon. Mia horse fell and rolled over part of Mr Sc itt’s body, but he was fortunate enough to escape with nothing more than a severe shaking.

James Wright, the Burnham escapee at present in tffe Ashburton Hospital, for whose recovery hopes were entertained early in the week, has since developed unfavorable symptoms, and his recovery is now despaired of. A fire was discovered yesterday, at about 2 p.m., in the forehold of the ship Marl borough at Oamaru. In this part of the vessel were stowed close on 8,000 carcases of mutton.. As soon as the fire was dis covered, Captain Herd took prompt mea su es to extinguish it, which was accom plished in a short time. On a careful in vestigation being made it was found that only about forty of the sheep had been injured, and some of these very slightly. Only about twenty had bean rendered useless. The fire was confined to a por-

tion of one of the wooden divisions, which in some unaccountable way took fire, and it was only those sheep that were close to this division that were injured. A care ful scrutiny has been made of the mutton, but as the temperature of the chamber, notwithstanding the fire, which appar ently only smouldered, was kept at about 18 degrees below freezing, all that was not in actual contact with the tire suffered no injury whatever. The damage is covered by insurance. Take Hop Bitters three times a day, and 1 you will have no doctors’ bills to pay. See.— AIJVT.] Wells’ “Rough 'on Corns.”—Ask for Wells’ “ Rough on Corns.” Quick reliof, complete, permanent cure. Corns, warts bunions. The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. 3

Christmas presents free of charge.—Last year we are informed that over 9,000 presents were given away during December and the early part of January by H. E. May & Co., The Hall, Christchurch. This year they are doing the same, and this is how they do it : Every customer is presented \/ith a ticket equal to 10 per cent, on the amount spent by then), so that if you spend Lio you can choose anything up to Li, if L 5 is spent a los present will be given, if L 3 a 6* piesent, if a 2s present, but if you only spend One , Shilling you will get something. And every time you come dun g tips month of December and up to January the 6th you will get a pro sent. If you mo not wish to spend a lot of money in one day’s shopping you can get jour tickets for what yon have spent, and so on each time you come, and then get one really handsome thing equal injvalue to all the tickets yog hold,— [Advt.J

Mr Alfred Harrison sold the privileges in connection with the Ashburton Sum-

mer races ttrs afternoon. The follow ing prices were realised :—Gates, L 25 (Hicks); No. i publican’s booth, L 9 (Laws >n) ; No 2 publican’s booth, Ll 9 (Alexander) ; confectioner’s booth, L 6 (Davidson) ; ■grand stand and saddling paddock, L2O (liicks) ; old stand, L2 10s (Elston) ; cards, 10a 9d per dozen (Patterson) ; right of sports, LI 5a (M iyer) ; horse yards, 10i (Slovens). Mr Harrison afterwards sold the gates in connection with the [ Winslow races. The privilege was pur | chased by Mr Lewis for Ll 5. An important naive meeting is ex pected to be held at Ranana (London), fifty miles up the Wanganui river. The meeting is called to consider the con- I atruction of the North Island Main Trunk I Railway, also the disposal of land, and I will be attended by all the principal river I chiefs. The Hon Mr Ballance, Native I Minister, has been invited to attend to I explain the intentions of the Government, I and the invitation has been accepted. 1 The meeting will be held on January Bth, 1 and Mr Ballance will leave about the I sth. The korero is expected to last a I couple of days, after which Mr Ballance I will come overland through the Palmer- I aton and Wairarapa districts, thence re 1 turning to Napier and Gisborne. At the I last-named place the Native Minister will

have an interview with Major Ropata. From Gisborne Mr Ballance may return to Wellington, or as circumstances direct

procesd on to Auckland, with the view of visiting the chiefs Rewi, Wahanui, and others at Waikato. Me Ballance expects 11 be travelling in the North Island on

native raatteis for nearly three months, and on his return to Wellington he leaves for the South, ; n connection with the Lands Department. Mr Duncan McLeod has been appointed member of the Greymouth Harbor Board. Mr Kirk has been deputed by the Go vernment to report on the forests of New Zealand. Mr Kirk will commence opera tions at Invercargill and work his way nor.hwards as far as the Bay of Islands. It is understood that next session the Go vernment will bring down a schema of conservation of the forests.

At the sitting of the Dunedin Supreme Court in Bankruptcy yesterday, George Bodley had h s certificate suspended for two years. Bodley built the Leviathan restaurant, and by means of a fraudulent contract obtained a higher advance from the Building Society than ho otherwise could have done.

Mr Stout presented the prizes on Thursday at the Otago Buyo’ High School, and Mr Macaudrew did the same at the Girls’ High School yesterday. Mr Stout urged the boys to turn their thoughts to wards journalism as a profession, holding it to be a mistake to import editors. Mr Macandrew said he would like to see pro vision made for girls being taught to cook and bake bread and make butter. The Auckland cricket team leave-for the South by the Penguin on Tuesday. The settlement of the Patatero blocks will be proceeded with actively, Mr Rich assuming charge of the operations as Auckland Director. Up to the present the Company has spent L 24,000 in im provements and general expenses. A storeman named Wm. T. Eddie was drowned in Wanganui river yesterday afternoon. He had gone into the water to bathe, and is supposed to have taken cramp. The deceased has been for many years in the employ of Messrs Drummond and Alexander, general merchants, Wan ganui. He was much respected. He leaves a wife and fb'e children. The local industries of Ashburton are grow ing apace. A visit to the principal workshops in this town will convince any of our readers that there is still a splendid future before us if we only patronise those of our enterprising townsmen who are determined to do a legiti mat - I usiness 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 Kast street- Messrs M. and Co. have also opened a show room, where is to be seen some very fine furniture suitabl • to all classes, and we believe at prices that must command a ready sale. Our advice is inspect Meech and Co.’s stock for house fur nishings. August Flower.—The most miserable beings in the world are those suffering from dyspepsia and liver complaint. More than 75 per cent of the people are afflicted with these two diseases and their effects; such as sour stomach, sick headache, habitual costiveness, palpitation of the heart, heart burn, waterbrash, gnawing and burning pains at the pit of the stomach, yellow skin, coated tongue and dis agreeable taste in the mouth, coming up of food after eating, low spirits, etc. Go to your druggist and get a bottle of august flower. This valuable medicine has cured thousands and thousands of sufferers, and is known in all civilised countries. Two doses will relieve you. It costs only 3s 6d a bottle. Sample bottles, 6d. —fAtwr

A BATCH OF DEPUTATIONS.

(by telegraph). Dunedin, To-day. The Premier was fairly beaeiged by de putations to day. In reply to the School Committees. Mr Stout said he was op posed to the abolition of the cumulative vote, imd would Go his utmost to oppose it, unless a substantial modification was made by which the rights of minorities would be represented. He also opposes the proposal to bring inspectors under an Inspector- General He thoroughly agreed as to tile urgent necessity for reducing the syllabus and had given the department instructions in respect. He also approved of the proposal to augend the compulsory clause, and highly approved of the ides of giving technical instruction, but he feared the Legislature would not stand anjincrease of the education vote, even for that purpose. He hoped that means would be available from secondary endowments to give some technical education, the importance of which could not be over-estimated. The Manufacturers’ Association brought under the notice of the Premier the unworkable nature of the tariff and the desira >ility of Mr Federli lecturing on fruit growing in

this district. More information re the C lonial Exhibition was asked for, and

the intention of the Government in re gard to railway rolling stock tendersT” Mr Stout, in r «plj, expressed a hope that when the tariff was being considered by iha Government all the suggested improvements would be forwarded to the Cabinet, who would duly consider them. Specifications for locomotives and other rolling stock wore being prepared. Ho pointed out, with regard to the Exhibi tion, that it was necessary to make some charge for space, otherwise manufacturers could not be suited. Goods would be carried freight free. The '.trades and Libor Council brought under notice the ; danger of Chinese being employed on coasting vessels and mail steamers. Mr Stout replied that foreign vessels could not be controlled in this matter, and there was not the slightest probability of Chinese labor being employed on the mail steamers, The Oaversham Borough Coun cil urged that they should b° allowed to carry on fire insurance within the limits of ihe Borough, as the fire companies re fused to contribute towards the support of the brigade. Mr Stout replied that he did not hue to pledge hiuiipif to any such proposal, for ha saw great dangers in tlje way, even to the existence of the munici pality.

METEOROLOGICAL READINGS.

The following are the meteorological readings at Alford Station for the week ending Fri ’ay, December 19, 1884;

ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL.

Annual Distribution of Prizes.

The annual distribution of prizes to the successful scholars at the High School took place to-day. Mr W. O. Walker, M. H. R., Chairman cf the Board of Go vernors, presided, and the Rev A. M. Beattie, His Worship the M»yor and a number of parents and friends of-the pupils were also present. girls’ division. The Chairman said that it afforded him very much pleasure to preside at the first distribution of prizes to the girls’ High School. The success which had attended this division of the institution since its recent opening was particularly gratifying to the Boatd. and would no doubt occa sion similar satisfaction to the parents of pupils The Board had recognised the fact that the endowments provided for secondary education were not alone for boys, but for girls also, and they had endeavoured to furnish the facilities for the latter to obtain the sound advanced education de manded by the circumstances of the age. He maintained that in the past it had only been by their superior natural ability that women had borne up against the dis advantages they suffered in the matter of education. Happily the present genera tion .recognised the necessity of placing girls on the same footing in this respect as boys, and that the talents of the former should not be alone devoted to domestic cares. He need, however, hardly say that the Board had no wish to see the special functions of women neglected in the pursuit of scholarly attainments, bat it would now ' be generally admitted that a girl with a liberal education was the best fitted to make an exemplary mistress of a house | hold or mother of a family. | Mr Hogg, the headmaster, then read the followi g prize list : Mathematics—lst class: F. Wright, 1; 1 E. Wood, 2; M. Williamson, 3; 2nd > class :A. Shury, 1; L. Wright, 2; E. * Jones, 3. s German—E. Wood, 1: F. Wright, 2 ; ’ K. Wood, 3, 5 French—lst class :E. Wood, 1; K

Wood, 2 ; 2nd class : F. Wright, 1; 3rd class; M. Williamson, 1; 4th class: J Todd, 1 ; E. Jones,'2. Science —lst class, P. Wright, 1; 2nd class, M. Williamson, 1; E. Jones, 2. Latin—P. Wright, 1; E. Wood, 2 ; E. Orr, 3. English—lst class—E. Wood, 1; F. Wright and R. Wood, equal, 2. 2nd class— M. W Hiamson, 1; ML Todd, 2; L.

Hefford, 3 3rd class—M. Parkerson, 1. Music—G. Shury, 1; L. Wright, 2 ; L. Foley, 3. Attendance—E. Barratt, 1. Sewing—A. Fooks, 1 ; M. Saunders, 2. Mr Hogg said that the staff had en countered peculiar difficulties in establish ing this branch of the school, but these had been in a grert measure removed, and the pupils had displayed a buoyancy and heartiness in their studies which augured well for the ultimate success of the divi sion.

The Mayor said that he was particularly pleased to be present at the annual gathering, but expressed regret that seve ral gentlemen who took a keen interest in the progress of the school, had been pre vented aitendiog on account of business engagements. He had listened to the headmaster’s report with very much satis faction, and he was sure that the facilities afforded by the school to Ashburton residents, which en abled them to keep their daughters at home and still afford them a first-class education, would be highly appreciated. The Mayor then proceeded to distribute the prizes, tendering words of encourage ment to the fortunate recipients. The Chairman said that he wished to express the Board’s appreciation of the efforts made by the teaching staff. Messrs Hogg and Buchanan would address them in the other division of the school, but he would congratulate Miss Saunders upon the very excellent start she had made, a success which he had no doubt would stimulate her to even increased efforts in the future. boys’ division.

The Chairman said that he was agai

pleased to learn from the headmaster that this school had made satisfactory progress during the past term. The only fault the governing body bad to fiad with the in stitution was the comparatively small attendance, but this shortcoming was one for which the parents and scholars he was addressing were hardly accountable. He could not, however, refrain from express ing his regret that the efforts of the Board to provide a superior education had not received more general support. He h ped that the friends of the school would taka this matter to hea-t, and spare no effort to remove the difficulty which was one of the most formidable obstacles which en countered the Board in the efficient con duct of the school. It was hardly required from him to a»v anything in commendation of the education given in the institution. He conscientiously believed it to be thor ough and good, the two essential points of a sound education. It was not neces sary [for them to go. beyond their own colony to discover a remarkable instance of the value of a good education. They

had as Premier of the colony a self-made man who at a comparatively early age was not only at the head of his profession but at the head of the Government of the country, and whose brilliant accomplish ments must be admitted even by Lis political opponents. ’

The Headmaster then read the follow ing prize list:— Latin and French—lst class. Fish 11. Latin —2nd class, Buchanan I. French and Mathematics —2nd class, Low.

English—2nd class, Buchanan 11. English—3rd class, Butler. French and Latin—3rd class, Shear• man 11.

Arithmetic—3rd class, Campbell. Special arithmetic—Doherty. English Essay—Fish 1., 1; Orr 1., 2. Home-work—Gundry.

Rev. A. M. Beattie then handed the prizes to the successful students, accom panying each presentation with appro priate remarks of commendation and en couragement to the recipient. Tbo Chairman, on hohalf of the Board, expressed the obligation felt by that body to Messrs Hogg and Buchanan for the admirable manner in which they had dis charged their onerous duties. Rev. 4. M. Beattie also spoke in the highest terms of the work done by the teaching staff, of which he had enjoyed some opportunity of judging. Messrs Hogg and Buchanan briefly ac knowledged the compliment paid them. Mr John Orr proposed a vote of thanks to the High School Board, which was acknowledged by the Chairman. The Chairman then wished the pupils a pleasant holiday time, and the latter having given hparty cheers for “Mr flogg.” “Mr Buchanan,'?’ “ Tnc Chair man,” and “ The ladies,” the proceedings . terminated. I

SPORTING.

ALFORD JOREST RACING CLUB.

The following nominations have been received and weights declared for these races

HaNDIOAP HuaDL'S. MrJW. T. Smith’s Eclipse, lOat 41b Mr A. McCormick’s Tommy, 10st 41b M>- R. Bolton’s Pop the Question, 10st Mf L. McClimont's Diomedes, lOat Alfobd Forest'Cop. " Mr T. Quill’s Dandy, lOat Mr W. T. Smith’s Wild Rose, 7st 101 b Mr W. Wright's Flora, 7st 81b Mr D. Patton’s Maid oi Athens, €sl Handicap Maiden. Mr W. T. Smith’s Wild Ross, 9it 71b Mr W. Wright’s Flora, 9it 71b Mr W. T. Smith’s Eclipse, Bst Mr W. T. Smith’s Wild Boy, 7st 10lb Mr A. McCormick’s Tommy, 7at 71b Mr D. Patton’s Maid of Athens, 7st Distance Handicap Tbot. Mr A. McFarlane’s Gipsy, scratch . Mr A. McNeal’s Nellie, 60yds Mr S McClimont’s Bertha, 100yds Mr Douglas’s Maid of the Forest, 225yda.

Acceptances must.be lodged with the Secretary not later that 7 p.tn. on Tues day, 23rd inst.

AMBSRLEY RACES.

These races took place yesterday. The following are ihe results : Handicap Hurdle Race, of SO aovs. 21 miles ; over 8 flights of hurdles. Me R. Rodney’s b h Berriogton (late Mustard), list 21b ... ... ... 1 Mr G. Mcßae’s c g Secretary, 6yn, 9at 101 b ... ...dia Disxbtot Handicap Sokdie Race, of 20 aovs ; distance, mites ; over 6 flights of hurdles. Mr G. Mcßae’s ch g Secretary, 6yn, list 121 b ... ... ... ... 1 Mr H. McLean’s b m Flaxton Beauty, aged, 9st 71b ... ...- ... 2 Amberlev Cop Handicap, of 60 sovs; distance, miles. Mr J. Luan’a bm Rebecca, syrs, Bit 3lb ... ... ... 1 Mr D. O’Brien’s b g Gaiters, aged. Sat 101 b ... ... ... ... ... 2 Maiden Plate of 20 sovs; weight-for age; distance, 1J miles. Mr W. O Rutherford’s ch hMa&ka, 6yrs, 9st 31b ... ... ... ' ’ 1 Mr M. Duncan’s b m Mor, syrs, 9,At... 2 Northern of 30 soysj dif- . tance, 1£ miles. r ' Mr F Busch’s b m Spec, syrs, 9at 10lb 1 Mr J. Lunn’s b g Rally, aged, list ... 2 Lidie.s’ Pcbse of 20 sovs-; distance, I^-,

miles. i Mr M. Duncan’s g f, by D. O’Rourke— Castille, 3yrs, 9it 31b ... ...1 Mr W O. Rutherford’s ch h Mataku, 6yrs, 12st 71b... ... 2 District Hack Rack of 10 sovs; distance . 1 mile. Mr A.- G. Olarke’s ch g Rocket 1 Mr E. Thomas’s Mirabeile ... .-2 Mr J. Binnie’s Maggie... . ~, ..i :3 Consolation Rage of 10 sots ; L mile. Mr Goodman’s b g Ploughboy, Bat ... 1 Mr M. Duncan’s Mor, Bstßlb.„ 2 Mr T. Busch’s Farewell, dst 3 AUCKLAND RACES. ■ .f The following acceptances closed last;; night for the undermentioned events, at the Auckland Summer Meeting , -. Auckland Cot. ... ; . st lb st lb Welcome Jack 9 10 Necklace ... 612 Turquoise ... 8 4 The, Feet ... 612 Administrator 7 2 Pipi ... 6 7 Minerva ... 7 0 Alario . ... 6.0 - Libeller ... 7 0 Wood Nymph 512 Normanby... 6 12 Steeplechase. Clarence ... 12 10 Sunray ... 912 The Lad ...12 0 King ; ... 912 Chandler ... 11 0 Exchange ... 9 7 A Uric ... 10 10. Lin wood ... 9 7 Te Whiti ... 10 7- Julia Ann... 9 7.- Barbary ... 10 6 Wideawake 9 7 New Year ... 10 5 ' The following general entries were also received : ’* Maiden Plate.—Larrikin, Clown, Vor tex, Cast Ashore, Linda, Tetford, Tor pedo, Wood Nymph. : Midsummer Stakes —Lionel, Lioness, Nemesis, Rosaiiaa filly, Slander colt, Thunderbolt, Derringer. Hurdles. Nigger, Barbary, Wide awake, Minuet, Maccaroni, Linwood, King, Exchange, Southern Chief. Railway Plate;. Welcome Jack, Slander colt, Mitrailleuse, Derringer, Thunderbolt, Minerva.

Christmas Handicap. • Turquoise, Sou’-wester, CJgly Buck, Witiora, Victoria, Administrator, Pipi, Rifleman; Tot ford, Fiahwoman, Fish girl, Carbineer, ftflttail leuso, The Painter, Minerva,

Derby —Ugly Buck, Tigredia, Tetfbrd, Torpedo, Wood Nymph, Carbineer, Neck lace . . . V. i-

Sellino Back— Larrikin, L 200; Toutb, L 200; .Snake, LSO ; Mystery, LSO ; Oast Ashore, LICO; Pipi, LIOO : The Painter. LIOO.

Publicans’ Purse —Turquoise, Wel -1 come Jack, Administrator, Mitrailleuse, ; Minerva, New Year’s Gifc, Lionel, lion* ess, Ugly Buck, Nemesis, Bos a rinar- fitlyf-' i Wood Nymph, Slander colt,. Carbineer, ; Derringer, Thunderbolt, Steel All. - Grand Stand Han dioaf —Turquoise, Sou’-Wester, Normanby, Witiora, Vic toria, Administrator, PipL Libeller, Dressmaker, Torpedo, Fishgirl, Fish woman, Minerva, Ditto, Poet. : , Newmwket Handicap Turquoise, Salvage, Youth, Worm, Vortex,- Ugly Buck, Sou’-wester, Witiora, Normanby, Tigredia, Victoria, Administrator, Rifle man, Tetford, Fishgirl, ' ishwoman, Car* bineer, Wood Nymph, Mitrailleuse, Neck lace, Minerva and The Painter. F urseby Handicap Lioness, Neme sis, Rosarina fiily, Slander colt, Derringer, Thunderbolt, Mpsk and Steel AIL A uckt and Pl ate Turquoise, Welcomf Jack, Ugly Buck, Necklace and Minqrv^. Selling Rack —Larrikin, Youth, Larry, Ugly Buck, Cast Ashore, Victorious, Pipi, Nemesis, Torpedo, Minerva aqd The Painter. INVERCARGILL RACES. The second day of the Invercargill Rac ing Club’s meeting was poorly attended, the rain falling nearly all day. The fol lowing are the results: Hurdle Handicap ; eight flights,; miles. / Messrs Galt and Evans’ Mokoreta, list ... ... ... ... ... 1 r Cogen’s Clinkerina, lOat 71b ... 2 Mr Taggart’s Cigarette, 9st 71b ... 3 Flying Handicap, aix.iurloogs. Mr Brown’s Molly Bawn, Bst 71b ... 1 Messrs Galt and Evans’ Warwick, 7st 61b 2 Southland Handicap, of 60 aova ; 1$ ' milef Mr Mortimer’s Blue Jacket, Bst 41b ... 1 Mr Cotton’s Adamant, 9st 71b 2 Mr Brown’s Molly Bawn, Sat 41b ... ... S ' Southland Derby, of 40 save. miles.; For horses bred in the Southland <di§* •; trict.

Mr Swain’s First Try, Sat 3ib.... ... 1 Mr Hewitt’s Laburnum, Sat 51b ... 2 Mr P. Finn’s All Hours, flat 51b ■ 3 CdMMKBciAt, Hanpjoab ; It milg». Billy, 9st Tib ... ... 4 Blue Jacket ... ... ... ..V 2

The Selling Hack Race was woe by Scrip. ». The Consoi.Axioy Handica* was won by,Pathfinder.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1884.



Shade Date. Min. Max. Max. Observations. Dec, 13 53* 78. ii 6. Fine » 14 So. 85- 137. Fine 15 45- 83. 92, Overcast „ 16 80 100. Fine, nor’-west wind 17 „ 18 53- 55- ii. *■ Fine, nor’-west wind Fine, nor’-west wind ,, 19 55- 72 105. Fine, nor’-west wind



Wanted. WANTED —A good general Servant for Tinouru Apply to Mrs Max Feiedlandek, Kolmar, Ashburton. WANTED —A young Girl, accustomed < to housework. Apply Office of 1 this P.tper. 12 2353 i \ ANTED known -2 500 ladies’ straw at a great sacrifice, and to be soil about ( 30 per cent under wholesale prices ; 110 costumes at 3t 9d ; other goods equal!} cheap; must be sold— come and see them. H. O. Segees, Sealys’ buildings, hast Street. _____ VST ANTED Known—Great redustions VV j n the prices of Christmas Fruit during this month, at J. McGekoor’s, Cash Grocer, Tanored street. WANTED Known — The usual Christ mas Tree of the Primitive Metho dist Church will be held this year in the Orange Hall on Monday and Tuesday, the 22nd and 23rd days of December, to open each day from 3p.m.t09 p, m. Contri butions of saleable articles or money will be thankfully received up to that time by Mrs Nixon. Admission Adults, Is.; children, 6d. entitling each person to a present from the tree. 18 2321 WANTED Known— A. Ore is selling for cash at the following reduced prices :—Tea, rare value, per box 14s 6d ; 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, lb 3d ; sperms, per lb 7d; sauce, per bottle Od ; rice, beat Japan, 3d. 11 2066 WANTED Known—Fresh Flounders are daily despatched direct from our own boat, now fishing at Lake Elles mere. Delivery guaranteed within eight hours from time of catching. Ail orders received at my shop will be immediately executed on arrival of the train. VV. O. Page, East street, Ashburton.. 11 2151 | YS?'ANTED Known—That Jones and VV Beadshaw, next Mr Lancaster’s butchers shop, East street, are now offer ’ ing Pig Feed, Chick Wheat, Horse Feed, 1 etc., etc., etc., cheaper and of a better class than any other in the tjwn. All goods delivered free of charge in town. WANTED KNOWN — Robert Elston, Bill Poster, Theatrical Agent, 1 etc., Town Hall, Ashburton. Theatrical 3 companies and others visiting Ashburton ’ should communicate with the above. Orders by post or telegram promptly ! attended to. 760 c CtOMETHIFG worth knowing.—F. F. CLAYTON, Practical Tailor, pro r fessed Coat and Habit Maker, is next . Jones and Bradshaw’s, East street. F. F. ; 0. is too well known as a master of his - profession to need further comment. One > trial will prove it Gentlemen’s own ma f terial made up ; repairs and alterations i carefully attended Rl 10 1952 WANTED Known—J. Meech & Co., are still Selling On and not : Selling Off at saleroom prices. J. M. •• and Co’s Furniture is made for use as t well as ornament and not for auction > salts. The best materials are used, being t specially relcctad, and combined with 5 good workmanship, all goods are guaran- I teed of the best quality, and at the very * lowest prices. East and Burnett street, . Ashburton. 12 23 , 2 ANTED 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. Fowkg and MoJSwbn, Bootmakers, Bast street, Ash burton. 10 1973 111 IP—BBgaa—MWWJ Special Advertisements. A Y, RG ALLOW . WHEELWRIGHT WaKanui road, Ashburton. (Next Ray’s Machine Shop) Special attention is devoted to all kinds of repairs. Combined with moderate charges. 11 2199 PATTERN DEPOT. Mrs Hodge, DRAPER AND DRESSMAKER, East Street, near Lancaster’s butchery. REGISTRY OFFICE For Female Servants. 7 1413 gTUDY ECONOMY AKD SUPPORT LOCAL INDUSTRY BY USIKG Native Coal, Which can be had at the yards of the undersigned. MAOPHBRSON, FILMER AND CO. (late,A- Hayes), TIMBER, COAL, & WOOD MERCHANTS. XfEW BOOKS ! NEW BOOKS ! ! 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 ol Material; Vanity Fair, by Thaokery ; The Newcoraea ; English Men of Letters— Bacon, Cowper, ens, Defoe; Journal of the Plague Year, Plays from Molidre, The Prince Micharelli ; Pedigree of Man, by Hoeckel; India, the Law and the People, by Caird ; Gilbert on Banking ; The Assomraoir, by Emile Zola ; Medi eval History, by Chambers; Cassell’s Family Magazine, Irish Pleasantry and Fun, English Scenery (6 vols), Countries of the World (6 vols), Peoples of the World (4 vole), All Round the World (2 vo!s), 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.



SKILFUL SURGICAL OPERATION .The American Ambassador at Vienna, Mr Kasson, has la'ely forwarded to his Govern- an interesting a- count of a remarkable surgical operation lately performed by Profes sor Billroth, of Vienna, which, wonderful to tefl,‘‘consisted in the removal of a ponion of the human stomach, involving nearly one-third of the organ—and, strange to say, the pati ut recovered—the only surgical operation of th; kind ever performed. The disease for which this opera ion was performed was cancer of the Stomach, attended with the followingsymptoms: —The appetite is quite poor. There is a peculiar in lescribable distress in the stomach, a fseling that has been described as a faint “ qlLgone” sensation; a sticky s’ime collects about the teeth, especially in t e morning, ac companied by an unpleasant taste. Food fails to satisfy this peculiar faint sensation ; but, on the contrary, it appears to aggravate the f cl ing. The eyes are sunken, tinged with yellow ; the hands and feet become cold and sticky—a cold perspiration. The s .fferers feel tired all the time, and sleep does not seem to give rest. After a time the patient becomes nervous and irritable, gloomy, his mind filled with evil fore bod ngs. When rising suddenly from a recum • berlt position there is a dizziness, a whistling sensation, and he is obliged to grasp something firm to keep from falling. The bowels costive, - the skin dry <r.d hot at times ; the blood be coming thick and stagnant, and does not circu late-poperly, After a time the patient spits rp food soon after eating, sometimes in a sour and fermented condition, somet'mes sweetish to the taste. Oftentimes there is a palpitation of the heart, and the patient fears he may have heart dise .se. Towards the last the patient is unable .to retain any food whatever, as the opening in the intestines becomes close, or nearly so. Although this disease is indeed alarming, sufferers with the above-named symptoms should not feel nervous, for nine hundred and ninety-nine cases out of a thou sand ha e no cancer, but simply dyspepsia, a disease easily removed if treated in a proper manner. The safest and best remedy for the disease is Seigels Cnrative Syrup, a vegetable preparation so'd by all chemists and medicine vendors throughout the world, and by the pro prietors, A. J. While (Limited), 17, Farring don road, London, E.C.; or the wholesale agents, Kempthorne, Prosser and Co.'s ew Zealand Drug Company (Limited), Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, and Anckand. This Syrup strikes at the very foundation of the - disease, and drives it, root and branch, out of the system. St. Mary street, Peterborough, November 29th, 1881. Sir,- It gives ms great pleasure to inform you of the benefit I have received from 1 eigel's Syrup- I have been troubled for years with dyspepsia; but after a few doses of the Syrup, I found relief, rnd after tak ng two bottles of it I feel quite cured. I am, Sir, yours truly, j William Brent. Mr;A. j. White * 1 ; September 8;h, 1883. • Dear Sir, —I find the sale of Seigel’s Syrup Steadily increasing. All who have tried it speak very highly of its medicinal virtues : one ,customer describes it as a “Godsend to dys . peptic people,” I always recommenJit with confidence.. Faithfully yours, ( c igned) Vin-ent A. Wills, - - Che 1 ist-dentist, Merthyr Tyivil. To. Mr A. J. White. Preston, September 21st, 1883. My Dear Sir, —Vour Syrup and Pit’s are still very popular with my customers, many saying they are the best family medic nes pos sible. The other day a customer came for two bottles of Syrup and said “Mother Seigel ” had saved the life of his wife, and he added, “one of these bottles 7 am sending fifteen miles away to a friend who is very ill. I have much faith in it.” The sale, keeps up wonderfully, in fact, one would fancy almost that the people we e be ginning to breakfast, dine, and sup on Mother Seigel’s Syrup, the demand is so constant and the satisfaction so great. 1 am, dear Sir, yours faithfully, (Signed) W, Bowker, To A. J. V> hite, Esq. • Spanish Town, Jamaica, West Indies, Oct. 24, 1882. Dear Sir. —I write to inform you that I have derived g eat benefit from “ Scigel’s Syrup.” For-some years I have suffered from liver com plaint, with its maily and varied concomitant evils, so that my life was a perpetual mis ry. Twelve months ago I was induced to try Seigel's Syrup, and although rather sceptical, having tried so many reputed infallible reme dies, 1 determined to give it at least a fair trial. In two or three days 1 felt considerably better andfiiow at the end of twelve months (having continued taking it) I am glad to s y that 1 am a different being altogether. 11 is said of certain pens that they •' come as a boon and a blessing to men” and I have no reason to doubt the;truthfulness of the statement. I can say truly, however, that Seigel’s Syrup has come as a 1 boon and a blessing” to me. I have recommended it to several fellow-sufferers from this distressing complaint,-and their testi mony is quite in accordance with my own. Gratitude for the benefit Ilnve derived from 1 the excellent preparation, prompts me to fur nish you with this unsolicited testimonial. fc. I am, dear Sir, Yours ever grate r ully, (Signed) Carey B. Berry, . : ■ Baptist Missionary. A. J. White, Esg. Hensingham, Whitehaven, Oct. i 5, 1882. Mr. A.- J. .White. —Dear Sir,—l was for some time afllictcd with piles, and was advised to give Mother .‘■'duel’s Syrup a trial, which I did. laranci'v happy to state'that it has re stored me to complete health. —I remain, yours respectfully, $ (Signed) John H. Lightfoot,



Special Advertisements. Dimant and Coe, ARE authorised LOCAL AGENTS for Singer’s SEWING M A CHINES, and are prepared to receive PAYMENTS and afford all information in connection therewith. Treadle and Hand Machines on Time Payments. A supply of Machine extras on hand. OOKNER EAST AND TANORED STREETS, ASHBURTON. 11 2181 NEW TWEEDS ! SUMMER SUITS. NEW TWEEDS! SUMMER SUITS. Perfect Fit Guaranteed in the latest or any style that may be required. Craighead & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, WE have much pleasure in announcing to our friends and patrons, and all who may feel interested in the general ogreos 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 PRICES. CRAIGHEAD & CO., Tancred street, Ashburton.



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



Christmas Carnival AND FANCY BAZAAR Will be opened on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6th, 1884 SIXPENNY~& SHILLING TABLES, Also, a TABLE of VARIETIES from ONE FEN IS Y to FOURFENCB. All are heartily welcomed. Please observe.—la the ROOM NEXT to my PRESENT SHOP, specially taken for the Christmas Season. Admission —FREE. JR. Bevan, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, (Next Shop to Qaill’a Hotel.)



COMMENCING TO-DAY. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. FREE GIFTS TO ALL, CHOOSE FROM £IOOO WORTH. LAST Year, we gave, daring December and the early part of January, 9240 Presents. This year we have even a larger selec tion, and intend, from to day, giving every Customer a Ticket equal io ten per cent on the money spent; so that if you spend LlO y ou can choose any thing up to LI; if L 5 is spent, a 10s present will be given ; if L 3, a 6s present ; if LI, a 2s present; but if you only spend Oce Shilling you will get something. And every time you come during this month of De cember and up to January Gth, you will get a present. If you do not wish to spend a lot of money in one day’s shop ping, you can get your tickets for what you have spent, and so on each time you come, and then get »ne really handsome thing, equal in value to all the tickets you hold. If you want a pretty hat, bon net, useful dress, or anything in house furnishing, we feell confi dent you will save 121 per cent by shopping with us, besides getting a present equal to one shilling in every ten, each time you come. H. E. May & Co



1884. Victoria House. 1885. gPRING Al* b SUMMER SEASON. Feint*, Ukess Stuffs, Trimmings, Fancy Ties, Hosiery, Millinery, Men’s, Boys’, and Youths’ Clothing, Shirts (assorted), Hats, &c., &c., 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, &0., at “ call again ” prices. Patterns of Bojljn, Mosgeil, and Jiaiapoi TVVE.tiDS received weekly, from which Men’s Youths’, and < oys’ Garments are promptly made to measure, ,111, finish, and fashion perfect. Charges strict.y reasonable. Dimaut and Coe. Ready STmey Drapers, Clothiers, dre, East and Tanored otreeta.fin.pvemiaea lately occupifcdjby On »od Co.



Special Advertisements. Christmas Fruit. CURRANTS, per lb NEW RAISINS, 6id per lb NEW SULTaNAS, 7id per lb NEW FIGS (per Ruapehu), la per box NEW MUSCATELS, la 6d per lb JORDAN ALMONDS, 2a per lb ASSORTED PEELS, ls6d per lb ENGLISH CUT LOAF SUGAR, 5i Mixed BISCUITS, Cl per lb PLAIN BISCUITS, 3d per lb BEST WHITE CRYSTAL SUGAR, 3fcd JAMES MuGREGOR, Tancred Street. 12 2342



Miss Bowman BEGS to inform the inhabitants of Rakaia and surrounding uistricts that she has OPENED business as MILLINER AND DRESSMAKER AT MRS SHARP’S, Near Railway Hotel, South Rakaia. Fit and Style Guaranteed. 8 1621



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



Coughs, 'Colds, bronchitis, eic., cured by using Raster's ‘ Lung Ihis old-cslablished melieine is the palate, ana higtily extolled by the medical and clerical profession, vertisement. are quickly Preserve l .” pleasant tq members ol' Read ad-



We know that there is nothing on earth ecjual to Hop Bitters as a family medicine. Look for.—



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