MEMORANDA.

AUOTON SALES. Wednesday November 4 Mr Alfred Harrison, at his Salerooms — Furniture and Effects MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS. Etc. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Wesleyan Church—Annual Soiree, at 6 P 18. Town Hall—Hugo’s Minstrels, at 8 oclock Thursday, November 6. Orange Lodge—Regular Monthly meeting in the New Orange Hall ; 7-30 p.m. Friday, November 6 Asnburton County Council —At Council Chambers, 11a.m. Monday, November 16 Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers, at 7.30 Arcade Chambers —Star of Ashburton, U.A.0.D., at 8 o’clock

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MAIL NOTICES.

M*il« dose at the Ashburton Post Office follows;—

For Christchurch and North at 6 a.m. 10.30 a.m., and 5 p.m., daily. For Ohertsey Bakaia, &0. , at 10.30 a. in. and 6 p.m. daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, and Geraldine, at 10 a.m. daily. ForTemuka, at 10 a.m. and 430 p m. daily. for Timam and South, at 10 a. m., and 430 p.m., daily. For Greenstreet, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10.46 a.m. For Wakanui, Elgin, Seaview, Seafield, nd Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at 6.30 ».m. For Jdount Somers, daily at 430 p.m. For Mayfield and Buapuna, on Mon days and Thursdays, at 430 p.m. For Ashton, Waterton and Longbeach, at 430 p.m. daily. For Flemington, on Mondays, w ednes days, and Fridays, at 430 p.m. For Newlands, on Tuesdays and Fri days at 10.30 a.m. For Hampstead at 9 a.m. daily. arrive at the Ashburton F< a? Office—. • ■ From Christchurch and Bakaia at 10.15 a,m., 435 p.xn., and 7.20 p.m. ‘From Chertsey, &c. at 10.16 a.m. and 436 p.m. daily. From Dunedin and intermediate places ' at Mn. daily. Fro—. Temuka and Timaru at 10.40 a. m. . and. 5.30 p.m daily. From Greenstreet, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10 *.m. From Mount Somers, daily at 10.6 a.m. From Mayfield and Buapuna, on Wed oesdays and Saturdays, at 106 a.m. Froin Ashton, Waterton, and Long beach at 10 a.m. daily. From Newlands, on Tuesdays and Fri days, at 2.30 p.m. From Flemmgton on Tuesdays, Thus days,and Saturdyas, at 10a.m. From Hampstead at 9 30 a.m. daily.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER, 4, 1885.

Messrs H. Matson and Oo report upon the Live Stock Market, at Addington to day as follows :—Txiere was a moderate supply of fat sheep, but trade was 110 better, though all the lots were cleared at prises averaging a shade below those of last week. Prime crossbred wethers in wool, 14a 6d 10 15s 6d; second quality, 13s to I4s ; merinos, 9s to 12s 3d ; shorn crossbred, 9s to 12a; average quota tion, a shade over Ifd per lb. In stores there were few offering, and no alteration in prices. There waa a smalt supply of beef, and more competition. Prices advanced 2a per lOOlb; best quoted at 23s to 21s per 1001 b ; second class, 19s to 21s. In store cattle there was a large entry, anticipating better demand. As there is little or no sign of improve ment. Lambs and pigs are unaltered in value. We have received a number of half, spoken disclaimers in respect to a letter signed “ Concerned ” which appeared in our Monday’s issue. We may say that we are acquainted with the “ nuisance ” re ferred to, bat have no knowledge of the facts, nor can we say there are no other similar nuisances existing Hugo’s Buffalo Minstrels, a troupe of which our northern exchanges speak in the very highest terms, will make their first appearance at the Town Hall this evening. recording to reports in other papers a pleasing feature which Mr Hrgo claims for his performance is that it is entirely devoid of any of the objection able features which sometimes mar Min strel performances. The Hugos depart with judiciousness from the old lines of the Mmstiels, and give a varied entertain ment, in which there is less of that rough foolishness that has become tedious and wearisome to many persons, and have in troduced a higher form of amusement. The fir=t part of the entertainment will consist of the usual circle, in which appear all the ladies and gentlemen, and the two noted corner men, Charles and William Hugo, will occupythe positions of " Tambo ” and “ Bonos.” Miss Priscilla Verne acts as interlocutress, aad in this young lady the Company have quite a tower of strength, as she not only per forms the arduous task of conversation alist, but appears in sentimental, serio comic, and masher songs, with a clever ness and intelligence that makes her popularity at once assured. The enter tainment promises to be of an exceptionally attractive character, and we hope to see a full house.

The anniversary aoriea of the Wesleyan Sunday bcbuol, adjourned from yesterday in consequence of the inclement weather, will take place this evening at 6 o’clock.

Holloway’s Pills. —The cbiefest wonder of modem times. —This incomparable medicine increases the appetite, strengthens the stomach, cleanses the liver, corrects biliousness, prevents flatulency, purifes the system, invigorates the nerves, and re-instates sound health. The enormous demand for these Pills throughout the globe astonishes everybody, and a single tria convinces the most sceptical that no medicine equals Holloway’s Pills in its ability to remove all complaints incidental to the human race, They are a blessing to the afflicted, and r.boon to all that labour under internal or ext crnal disease. The purification ofthejblood, removal of all restraint from the secretive organ i, and gentle aperitive action are the prolific sou ces or the extensive curative range of Holloway V Pills. Advh]

The Rangl'ata Road Board advertise their readiness to pay 2s 6d a hundrei for the heads or eggs of sparrows, linnets or larks, delivered to any member of the Board.

The Zealandia, with the October Colo nial mails, arrived ai. San Francisco <>n November 1, two days in advance of due dsto The Australia, with the London October mails, left San Francisco for Auckland on October 24, the time-table date. The Hon J. Ballance returns to Wel lington next week. It is stated that Wahanui has freely given all his land re quired for the North Island Trunk line. The Minister of Pub'io Works returns to Wellington on Friday. Sir Julius Vogel will visit Auckland to wards the end of the year, and will spend some time at Waiwera hot springs Messrs W, A. Brown and 00., auction eers, of Christchurch, advertise ao impor tant sale of live and dead stock, household furniture, and sundries, to take place at the premises of Mr Hugh Johnston, Racecourse road, to-morrow, at noon. Mr Boyd Thompson, a gentleman well known in Ashburton and Temuka, has been appointed Manager of the Timaru Refrigerating Works. The schooner Maiti, which arrived at Auckland early yesterday morning, re ports that an active volcano has appeared 47 miles north north-west from Tonga, in the position of the Ouleoara reef. It was four miles long and 20 )ft high, when the Maiti left. It was still increasing in size. The Wairarapa arrived at Auckland from Qisbourne yesterday. There was an immense crowd on the wharf. She presented an unusual appearance amid ships, but gave no indication of extra damage below The cargo was quite unin jured, as the water was kept out by the buluheada. The passengers have presen ted a highly complimentary address to Captain Chatfield, and subscribed money for the stewardess. The individual losses of passengers are exceptionally heavy. Investigation seems to show that the origin of the fire was the bursting of a kerosene lamp left alight in the boot room. An average will be struck on the cargo. Consignees are required to dosposit one per cent on the value before obtaining orders for goods. An official enquiry is to be held iu Auckland to morrow.

One of our country correspondents, re ferring to a meeting of the local School Committee, writes:—The school pump was reported to be out of repair, and it was resolved that if tho blacksmith could not put a strong enough head on it he should be provided with one for his own use. We have returned the copy, either for correc tion or particulars of tbe modus operandi. District orders in connection with the Volunteer Review at Temuka, on Monday next, are advertised in this issue. The Ash urton corps will parade at 6.45 a m. on Monday morning, in order to proceed to Temuka by sp cial train, and will re turn to Ashburton by the express. A large meeting of natives was held at Mangaronga on Saturday. A large sec tion of the Ngatimaniopoto signed a docu ment giving over their lands to Tawhiao. To Wheoro read a letter from Lord Derby saying that all matters wrong before 1862 the Imperial overnment would put right, and all things that were wrong after 1862 they would instruct the Colonial Govern ment to put right. When Mr Ballance meets the natives, they may refuse the money for the land which they purpose giving to him. their object being to give no excuse to the Government for holding any lien on their land. They are much exercised at reading-in the papers that a gentleman has been appointed as pur chaser of native lands for rallw y pur poses, and think the appointment sbould not have been made till they have dis cussed the matter, and agreed to the lands being sold.

A Church Parade of the Ashburton Rifles and Guards is ordered for Sunday next.

The additions to the Rakaia School, which have cost L 239, are completed, and will be occupied to-morrow. The usual monthly meeting of the

South Rakxia School Committee was held in the Library on Monday eve ting. Pre sent—Messrs Hardy (chairman). Philips, Broadbent and Oxley The master re ported that the past month has been re markable for a large increase in attend ance. Average for the month, 161; for the week, 159 3; highest attendance, 172; number on roll, 183. The report also stated that another pupil teacher is much required, and asked for certain repairs.— The Chairman’s action with regard to ad dicional alteration* was approved of The Chairman reported that the North Can terbury Board of Education bad -ranted a sum of LIB for eroding tanka and spouting. It was decided to supplement this amount in order to complete the work satisfactorily. —lt was resolved that the cleaner should be paid 50s extra for the ensuing quarter in consideration of extra work required A circular was read from the Board of Educa tion referring to alteration of date of holding the annual election of committees. . Accounts were passed for payment, and the Committee adjourned. The Waimate Caledonian Society have decided to bold their annual sports on Boxing Day next. Our Rakaia correspondent writing this morning says :—On Sunday we had a heavy and unpleasant nor’-wester ; Mon day a cold wind, and ia the evening heavy rain, which lasted continuously for 28 hours. It was then showery till this morning, and now there ia promise of the weather clearing. The ground has re ceived a thorough soaking, and if warm weather follows, agricultural and pastoral interests will be much benefited.

The adjourned annual meeting of the Christchurch Protection Association waa held last night to consider the report which the Sub-Committee had drawn up, in reply to comments made by Mr G. Stead, President of the Chamber of Com merce, in his address at the annual meet ing of the membsrs of the Chamber. The repoit, of course, strongly condemned Mr Stead’s Freetrade principles, and was unanimously adopted. The first meeting of the Ashburton District Board, created by the Hospitals and Charitable Institutions Bill, will be held at the Borough Council Chambers to morrow, at 3 p.rn. The following are the New Zealand Commissioners for the Indian and Colon ial Exhibition, 1886; Sir F. D, Bell,Pre sident of the Executive Commission ; Dr J. von JJaast, C.M.G., Commissioner in charge of the exhibits; Lord Normanby, Sir James Ferguson, Sir Thomas Gore Browne, Sir Penrose Julyan, Sir Charles Clifford, sir John Hall, Hon Alfred Domett, Hon W. Gisborne, Mr Thomas Russell, 0 M.Q , Mr Harris (Bing, Har ris and Co , Dunedin), Mr B. 0. Reid (Hokitika), Mr Larkworthy (Bank of New Zealand), Mr F. Ross (Ro«a and Glendin ing, Dunedin), Mr Cowlishaw (Christ church), Dr Buller, 0.M.G., Mr Dalgety and Mr Donald Larnaoh. This list may possibly yet be added to. Why do American Hop Bitters cure so much? Because they give good digestion, rich blood, and healthy action of all the organs. See

Now money is so scarce it behoves every one to be on the alert and endeavor to make there twenty shillings go as far as possible. One glance at H. E. May and Co.’s advertise ment, which appears in our columns this even ing, should convince one and all that the pro prietors of The Hall, High street, Chrst church, are determined to do their part. The prices quoted for the various items are, we btf ieve, lower than on any prev 1 ius occasion, and should induce all buyers ui Diap ry and Cloth iugto give

MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD.

The trdirary monthly meeting of the Mount Somers Roid Board was held at the Board’s office, Mount Somers, on Mon day. Present Messrs Pcaohe, Walker, McParlane, and Mcßae, ANNUAL RATE It was resolved that the making of a rate be deferred for a month pending communication with the Colonial Trea surer as to the hearing of the Local Bodies Finance and dwers Act thereon. MOUNT HUIT ROAD BO »RD. A letter was read from the Mount Hatt Road Board, agreeing to pay share of cost of keeping river fords and boundary road in repair. boss’s cutting Mr 6. McMillan interviewed the Board with regard to Ross's cutting, and it was ultimately determined not to form a new cutting, but to repair the old one at a cost not exceeding L2O. NEW ROAD. The Board agreed to contribute half cost, not exceeding L2 10s, of forming road to Mr J. Carney’s section 2034. TENDER The tender of I). Forbes for shingling Gorge Road at Is 2d a yard was accepted. ovbrs-br’s report The Overseer reported (1) the Gorge Road from Mount Possession to Olent Hills had been repaired; (2) Ross’s cut ting is quite impassable, and the track down Potts’s river washed away; esti mated cost of repairs, LiO to L 3 6; (3) the Gorte rosd requires shingling; (4) the bridge on Rutherford’s road should be removed and a ford made ; (6) Mr Neil has finished his road in a satisfactory manner, and is entitled to grant of LII 10s. The report was adopted. POUND ROAD. The Overseer was directed to report upon the Pound Road. UNPAID BATES- The Olerk wa. authorised to have searches made in Registry Office for owners of certain sections on which rates are unpaid. PAYMENTS. The usual monthly accounts having bee i passed for payment the Board ad journed.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Sydney, October 29.

The banquet to the Premier at St Leo nards, with Mr Dailey, was very largely attended. Mr Dailey made an excellent sp lech, and stated it was moat unusual for a man charged with the responsibilities and leadership o' the Executive to be fol lowed to his constituency by anyone in a prominent position as an opponent In England the issues in a general election, bo iar as the leading performers are con cerned, may bo left to be determined by Parliament He put it as an issue, whe ther we are to tight with delicate and polished arms of truth, reason, argument and high bred courtesy towards our oppo nents, or with the bludgeons of falsehood, slander, prejudice and vulgarity. Mr Uibbs expressed his determination to meet the House on the 17>h November. In the meantime steps have been taken to fill the vacancies in the Cabinet. There is a strong feeling against Sir H. Parkes re turning to power, and Sir John Robertson has made no sign. All the elections will be concluded on Saturday next. The strike at Newcastle is assuming serious proportions. The particular firms boycotted are Dalgety and Co. and ilow ward Smith, but there is a prospect of an extension of the strike to the Newoas le miners. Ihe Lambton miners are still on strike. The insolvency of the Hon G. Edgar, Under Seoietary of Finance and Trade, through unfortunate land speculations, has occasioned much sympathy. He has been permitted to retain his position in the Civil Service under the conditions of it's Act. Advices from New Gninea state that all is quiet along the coast. Port Moresby is being improved, and a Government bouse is boing erected. Melbourne, October 29. The Administration of Justice Bill pro vides for the appointment of five judges as appell»te judges, Tha obis tramway from Melbourne to Richmond is complete.

CORRESPONDENCE.

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

TEMPERANCE AGITATION.

, To the Editor. Sir, —I thank you for your courtesy in 1 permitting my letter of the 30th ultimo I to appear, and I observe that you state in your reply that your only reference to Mr i Burneit was in the two sentences in which 1 he ia charged with “ declamatory danun -1 oiations.” Your article consisted of 2L i sentences, of which the first 16 seem fav table to the temperance movement, ■ and the last five are a “ protest against I the intemperate language employed by advocates in denouncing moderate 1 drinkers.” The next two sentences, you admit, do refer to Mr Burnett, and if you , do not charge him in the previous sen senoe with intemperate language in de nouncing moderate drinkers, allow me to ask, to whom was the reference made? In t the closing sentence, the last of the five, you call for “ moderate language,” a "reliance more on reason,” etc. The application of these five sentences to the one individual cannot ba doubted, ft by innuendo at least, if not by direct state ment ; and suppose such a matter were argued in law would not those five sen tences have to be construed together? Now, Sir, what oniniou would parties in the districts ahead be likely to form of Mr Burnett, from reading or hearing of the description given of the man and his mission in these five sentences ? Are they not calculated to create a prejudice against him, and to weaken his influence ? Yon now give him credit for " zeal,” and be lieve him to be actuated by the purest motives,” and he has your respect and esteem The dark picture presented to your readers in your first article, was not

relieved by these brighter colore. But while, you leave out the charge of “ in temperate language,” you still hold to the “declamatory denunciations.” Not one sample of either is forthcoming, but the plea is put forward that the lectures were wanting in logic and oratory. Is there, then, no other resource left to a social reformer but denunciation 1 We have, given us by the greatest social reformer of all, the parable of the Prodigal Son. ¥ou may say there is no logic there, no oratorical merit there. Yet It has a charm for the hearts of men : there is a power and pathos in it that has touched millions, and influenced them for good. And what are Mr Barnett’s lec tures but narratives of prodigal sons, who were constrained by the influences brought to bear on them to leave the wretched entanglements of drinking and gambling fur a better, purer, happier life ? Well, you affirm without a shred of proof, that they were “ nothing more than declama tory denunciations,” and I deny, and I appeal to alt in Ashburton County who he.rd these lectures, numbering well-nigh 2,000 persons, and I can appeal to 10,000 men, if need be, and they will say that what they heard were either sketches of such reformers as Father Matthew, John B. Gough, and Dr Guthrie, or narratives of the lives of those in Australia, Tas mania, or New Zealand who had been known to himself, and whom he was in strumental in saving. Considering the support accorded to Mr Burnett by the leading Melbourne journals and the'press o( the ooloqim federally, it if ««•

surprising that such reflections should have been oast upon Mr Barnett here. I must for the present defer the con sideration of the usefulness of the moder ate drinker to a community as compared with that of the abstainer. I am, etc, Alexander Blake. Tinwald, November 3

SPORTING.

V.R.C. MEETING.

(reuter’s telegrams—copyright ; (Special to Press Association.) Melbourne, Last Night. The second day’s racing of the V,R. 0. Spring Meeting took place to-day. The weather was grand, and the attendance larger than last year- It is estimated there were 140,000 people on the coarse. The lawn was even a more brilliant spec tacle than ever. The coarse had dried, and was in excellent condition. His Ex cellency the Governor and saite were again present. The number of visitors from the neighboring Colonies was very large. The grand stand was literally packed, and on the lawn locomotion was almost impos sible. The following are the results : Railway Stakes, of 100 sovs ; weight for age ; one mile aud a quarter. Mr Lock’s b c Isonomy, by Winter lake —Ruby, Syrs 1 Mr O’Shanassy’a br o First Prince, 3yrs 2 Mr Davis’ b g Bacon Necker. 3yra ... 3 Five started ; time, 2min 14£sec. Kensington Stakes ; for two-year-olds ; colts 8- 51b, fillies Bst; five furlongs, jMr Watson’s ch f Maddelina, by Neckeragat—Meg Merrilies 1 Mr Robertson’s b f The Nun... ... 2 Telephone 3 Six started; time, Imin 13£*ec. Hurdle Race ; about three miles. Mr Crozier’s Ruby, Sat 111 b 1 Mr Mayor’s Ravensworth, 10st 41b ... 2 Hon W. Pears <n's Gaoalier, lOatfiib... 3 Melbourne Ouf, a handicap sweepstakes | of 20 sovs each, 10 ft.. or 6 sovs only if j declared to the Secretary of the V.R.O. 4.J.0., S A.J.0., or C.J 0., before 4 p.m. on Monday, Angust 3, with 1000 added. The handicap weight of the winner of the A. J.O. orV.R.G. Derby to be not less than 7st 51b, and the win ner of any handicap race of the value of 100 sovs, after the declaration of the weights to carry 3)b extra; of any such race of the value of 200 sovs, 51b extra; of any such race of the value of 603 sots, 71b extra; penalties not cumula tive. The second horse to receive 300 sovs, and the third 200 sovs out of the stake. Two miles. (165 subs ) Mr M. Longhlin’a br h Sheet Anchor, by St Albans—Queen Mary, aged, 7st 111 b 1 Mr J. G. Reid’s ch m Grace Darling, by The Diver—Zoe, 6yrs, 7st 121 b, (including 71b penalty) 2 Mr D. O’Brien’s br h Trenton, by MusKet—Frailty, 4yrs, 7at 13!b ... 3 Blink Bonny Bst Sib, Acolyte £st 21b, Lord Wilton Sat, Tom Brown Sat, Corio (anus 7et 2ib, Kit Nubbles 7st 121 b, Bos worth 7st 91b, Warwick 7st 91b, St Law rence 7st 9ib, Liverpool 7st 81b, Plausible 7=t Blb, Dunlop 7at 61b, Prometheus 7ss 61b, Thunderbolt 7at 51b, Nordenfeldt 7st 61b, Stornoway 7st 61b, Hilltop 7st 41b, Velocipede 7at 41b, St John 7st 31b, Des pot 7at 2ib, Lord Exeter 7st lib. Brown and Rose 7st, Wing 7at, Britisher 6st 111 b, First Chester 6at 111 b, Arsenal 6st 91b, Minerva 6at 81b, Metal 6at 61b, Cyclops 6at 21b, Yellow Hammer 6at, Cerise and Blue 6at, aud Leabia 6st also ran. The betting at the post was as follows: Nordenfeldt, 5 to 1 ; Trenton and De spot, 8 to 1 ; Liverpool, 10 to 1 ; Sheet Anchor, Brown and Rose, and Grace Dar ling, 15 to 1 ; Acolyte and Kit Nubbles, 20 to 1; and others 25 to 50 to 1. After several breaks away, the field were despatched on pretty even terms, the colors of Trenton, Liverpool, Lord Exeter, Thunderbolt, and Britisher being most conspicuous when the flag fell. Sweeping past tha carriage staid, Thun derbolt was at the head of affairs, Pro metheus lying second. Passing the stand the first time Prometheus dispossessed Thunderbolt of the lead, First Chester lying next, Trenton third; all clone together, with Norden feldt a length away fourth. Rounding the torn by the river, Thunderbolt and First cheater took a clear lead of two lengths. Passing along the river turn Grace Darling, who had been last when passing the stand, improved her position and joined the front division ; Liverpool even at this early stage in the race tailing hopelessly in the rear. Passing the Salt water River Bridge the positions were : First Chester, Thunderbolt, Nordenfeldt, and t canton, Velocipede and Metal com ing very fast on the outside, along with Cerise and Blue, Nordenfeldt, and Despot. Opposite the abbatoirs Thun derbolt, Velocipede, Cerise and Bine, St John, and Nordenfeldt comprised the leading division, Lesbia being well up, Trenton,'Sheet Anchor and Grace Darling also making a forward moveu-ent. Ap proaching the straight, Cerise and Blue, accompanied by St John, rushed to the front, followed closely by Sheet Anchor, ordenfeldt, Grace Darling and Trenton. Cerise and Blue led into the straight half a length in front of St John, but Sheet Anchor, who came very fast, wrested the premier position, and assumed a clear two lengths’ lead. Blink Bonny at the same time made a good run from the ruck, in the midst of which Robertson, on Trenton, was making strenuous efforts to get oat. Nordenfeldt was lying in a good position as they approached the carriage paddock, but on Grace Darling making her effort, she got blocked between Nordenfeldt and Blink Bonny. Meanwhile Trenton bad got clear of the field, and came up under the whip. Grace Darling, also getting an opening, drew out from the rack, and a desperate struggle enupued. Although the latter and Trenton tried gamely, they could not quite get on even terms with Sheet Anchor, who gained the jndge's verdict by a head from Grace Darling, Trenton half a head away from the mare third, Nordenfeldt fourth. Then came Minerva, Blink Bonny, Lesbia and St Lawrence, who were leading a straggling tail, the last of which were Bosworth and Yellow Hammer. Time, 3min 29£sec. The New Zealand horse Liverpool, whose chance at one time wan mnnl

fancied, would not gallop a yard, and never showed prominently in the race, while Trenton covered himself with glory by the part he took in the tremendous struggle, and under great difficulties. The win is a good one for the Ballarat division, the owner of Sheet Anchor win* ning L 20,000, and Corrigan L 7,000. The victory proves Sheet Anchor, who is a hurdle racer, to be a great horse, but had there been a couple more strides to go both Trenton and Grace Darling must have beaten him. This being the first time that M- O’Brien has piloted home the winner of the Melbourne Cop, he was congratulated on his excellent display of jockeyship. J. Williams, who had the mount on Grace Darling, also rode splendidly. The punishment Trenton received in the race was something terrible. Nordenfeldt was well placed throughout the race, and finished with remarkable gameness considering his heavy ithpoat. The time is a second and a quarter faster than Martini-Henry’s 1883 Cup race, which until now was the fastest on record. The Hon J. White’s stables in delighted with Nordenfeldt’a performance. The ring have beenhard hit by|3heet Auohor'awin. Nursery Handicap; or two-year-olds ; five fu iouga. Hon W. A. Long's h c fellow Jacket, by The Drummer—Baroness ... 1 Mr 8. Gray's b or br o Retort ... 2 Mr M. Ifaywt’a oh I OJ«U* 8

Twenty-one started ; time, limn face. The Yan Yean Stakes ; for thiee-yoar olds and upwards ; one mile. Mr J. Whittingham’s oh o Merrimu, by Argus S and al—Cheffoniere, 4j rs 1 Mr D. S. Wallace’s h h Ohuckster, aged 8 Mr W. A. Filgate’a br o Lavington, 4yrs ... 8 Twenty-two started. Time, Imin 42$seo. TEAIJSINQ NOTES. (Bt Telegraph). Christohoroh. To-day. Fast work was not done on the coarse this morning owing tc the recent rain. Steady work on the tan was all that was done.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE

SHKTITISH'H MtItORAMS—OOPVKIOHT. T Soudan. Cairo, November 3 In consequence of the threatening attitude of the Arabs the second batta lion of the Durham Light Infantry has been ordered to proceed up the Nile. Shipping. * London, November 2. Arrived—Valetta. from Melbourne, September 8. Monetary. The market rate of discount has ad vanced by to i%, and is now below the Bank rate. Malta. San Francisco, November 2. _ The Pacific mail steamer Zealandia arrived here yesterday from Auckland. (Received November 4,2 20 p.m.) The Coptic. London, November 3. Lloyd’s telegrams from Cape Town announce the arnval at that port of the Coptic, with the loss of two blades of her propeller. The Coptic left Ply mouth on October zo for Auckland.

AUSTRALIAN.

[rKDTKR’S TELEGRAMS COPYRIGHT. ] (Received November 4,2 20 p.m.) Melbourne Cup. Melbourne, To-day. The returns for the Cup are the largest on record.

TELEGRAMS.

fl»»« PBIX' ASSOCIATION.! Unfavorable Prospects. w ellinoton. To-day. Mr 5L 0. Field, surveyor of Wanganni, has addressed a letter to Dr Hector re Pohangamara reefs, iu which he reports unfavorably of the prospects, and doubts whether any gold or silver will be found there. Dr Hector, also, is not sanguine of any good result being obtained. Shipping. Pom Chalmers, To-day. Sailed—Aorangi at 1146 a.m. for Lyttelton, en route for London. Cargo from this port—Bl bales wool, 158 ditto rabbit skins, 84 ditto leather, 10 ditto baai's, 3 ditto mgs, 247 sacks grass seed, 22 ditto bones, 17 ditto horns, 36 casks tallow, 6 casks and 2 cases sundries 5 7,316 carcases mutton.

THE ASHBURTON GOARDIaN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1886.



ITTATBRLO O DINING-ROOMS, Tancred street, Ashburton, Samuel Timmo, Proprietor. jjoard and 10dging............ 17s per week Board only . n The proprietor, in announcing the above terms, begs to inform the public that for respectability, regularity, and the quality, of accommodation and food the above dining-rooms cannot be ex celled—being under his own personal supervision and attention. 8 446 T> U B L I O NOTICE. **■ MESSRS SPENSLEY & 00., Music Warehousemen, CHRIS rCHXJROH, Have appointed T. F. Farley, Book •slier, Stationer and Printer, Ashburton, their Agent for the sale of Pianos, Harmoniums, American Organa, and have supplied him with a large stock of Sheet Music, comprising the latest and most popular Songs, Duets, Piece Music, Dances, etc.; also, Violins, Cornets, Flutes, Aocordians, Violin Bows, Concer tinas, etc. Pianos, American Organs and Harmoniums sold npon deferred pay manta. Easy terms granted- A splendid stock now on view at T. F. Farley's Warehouse, Saunders’s Buildings. Ashburton. More than 3,000 sheets of music now on band. 8 288



pH E SEASON WHY OKR AND AIiOORN’S Gigantic Drapery Sale is each an immense Snoceaa Because the sale ia a genuine one, every article being reduced Because the redactions are tremendous, in many cases being leas than half price Became onr prices are lower that any other house can compete with, onr object being the rednctien of the stock, irrespective of loss because the redactions we have made are universal, and not on a few Spe cial Lines, for the purpose of catching the unwary onr stock is superior to others, being mostly direct importations, and ia now being sold at less than wholesale prices To thoroughly understand and appreci ate the bargains now being offered, pur chasers wonid require to call and inspect ; ths stock. We refrain from quoting prices as un |sn the quality is known prices are no - akto. flail early and call often at the tic Sale Orr and Alcorn’s



Wanted WANTED —General Servant, High est wages for good one. M>s Bbown, Canterbury Mills. II I*3B 'fTT'ANTBD —To purchase « good camp W Waggon. Address stating price and size to C. Keid and Co., Tinwald 10 932 ANTED Known—Gentlemen s Ties, * * Scarves, Collars, Shirts and Under clothing of every description made to order (fit guaranteed) at Mrs Shaw's, Allendale, near Woollen Factory. 11 940 WANTED Known—A really good White Crystal Sugar, 3d per lb; Dried Apples, 6d ; Ling Eisb, 6d ; Fresh Herrings, 7d ; Salmon, 8d ; Sago, 3d; Tapioca, 3d ; at J. McGregor’s, Tancred street. 11 936 WANTED Known —The Cheapest Bouse iu Town for first class Millinery snd Drapery, H. 0. Sbgbks, East s. raet. WANTED Known—That R. Lancas ter is Selling Lamb at 3a the fore quarter, and 4s hind quaxter ; mint given in. Green peas given in later on in the season. 9 638 TXT - ANTED Known—That Hates and y V Co. has bought 1009 yards superior Velveteen, all shades, from Is; dress goods grand value, worth 2s, now Is; ladies’ jackets, cost 26s 6d, now 4s 6d ; hats and bonnets half-price ; winceys, 1 yard wide, 6d ; ladies’ ulsters, 2s lid. 637 07 ANTED Known—That Messrs R. VV Allen and Co obtained First Prize for excellence of Flour at the Colonial Exhibition, anl W. Nourish is selling same. “ Golden Gem ” 601 d sa, 41b loaf cash prices. Freetrade Bake>y, Hast street, 10 813 WANTED Purchasers of bheep Shears, Garden Tools, and General Ironmongery, to inspect our stocks of new goods, just landed. Urr and Alcorn. b * 9 661 WANTED Known—l am aelling large boxes of Bryant and May’s vestas at 8d per box.—F. Clark, Hairdresser and Tobacconist, East street. 7 100



WANTED Known—That R. Lancas ter will ca* his family orders direct from the Freezing Chamber, in East street, on and after November 1, when his customers can rely on well-hung meat and tree from flyblows.— R. Lan caster, Ready-Money Meat Mart, Buc aett street, and Somerset Butchery, hast street. 9 632 r ANTED Known —To the Ladies of Ashburton and surrounding dis tricts and the public in general. Mr J. Moison, Impermeable Bootmaker, has re ceived a large shipment of French, Eng lish and German ladies’ shoes, buttoc up and elastic sides, great choice, now for inspection, which J. Moison intends dis posing ut at reasonable rates during the coming holidays. Lis own make always on hand or made to order. Repairing done with care and promptitude Colo nial boots of all kinds. Next to the Club, Tancred street, Ashburton. 10 880 WANTED Known—That 1 have a very large assortment of GBD's, Meer schaum and other pipes, in cases, st greatly reduced prices.— F Clark, Hair dresser and Tobacconist, East street. WANTED Known—Wertheim Sew ing Machines can be had on Time Payments at the New Zealand Clothing Factory's Branch, East street, Ashburton. WANTED KNu WN— 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 7 99 2 276 attended to 76U



ttWANTED Known—That T. Horn. YV baa commenced Bacon Curing, and having purchased a first-class sausage machine, he will be able to supply the wants of the inhabitants of Ashburton with a real good Pork Sausage. Fresh every day. Only good corn fed pigs bought. * o 711 WANTED Known — Jones and Brad shaw are offering a superior biena of Nelson, Moate and Co’s I'ea, at 20s per box; Flour, 18s per sack ; Chaff, 35s per ton; Wheat, seconds and crushed, squally cheap, for Cash, Special Advertisements. MPORT A N T. The *>an Francisco Mail leaves Ashburton November 7tb, and reaches Loudon about December 18th, and ad who wish to re member their Home friends had better apply to T. F. FARL Y, Bookseller, Stationer, Printer, and , Newsagent, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton, FOR CHRISTMAS CARDS 1 OHRISTM xS OaRDS 1 t CHRISTMAS CARDS ! 1 2 A splendid assortment is now open, and inspection is solicited. SCHOOL PRIZES - A large shipment having just come to hand, - chool Committees are respect fully requested to make an early selection. Thomas E. Earley, BOOKSELLER, ETC., Corner of Saunders’ Building, Ashburton



Special Advertisements. EOR Goughs, Golds, Bronchitis, Asthma, Coryza, Influenza, Con sumption, etc. KAf’S Compound of Linseed, Ani seed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, et< , with Chlrrodyne. KAY’S Compound, a demulcent ex pectorant, for Coughs, Colds and Chest Complaints. KAY’S Compound, for Coughs and Colds, is equally serviceable for Horses and Cattle, KAY’S Tic Pills, a specific in Neu ralgia, Face Ache, etc. Contains Quinine. Iron, etc, COAGDLINB Cement for Broken Articles. Sold everywhere. Sole makers— KAY BROS., 101 Stocknort, England TOWLE’S pennyroyal and steel pills for females quickly correct all irregulari ties and relieve thedistresi ag symptoms so prevalent with the sex. Boxes Is lsd and 2s 9d, of all chemists. Prepared only by E, T. Towle, chemist, Nottingham, Eng land. Wholesale of all the wholesale houses,—Beware of imitations. 1 12 Trees. Trees. Treej. THE undersigned has for sale all kinds of Fruit and Forest TREES, Pinus Insignia (3s 6d per 100), Macrocarpa, by tens of thousands 6s per 100). Other kinds in proportion. N.B.—All orders by post or left at the Office of this paper will be attended to with despatch. JAMES PORTER, CLIFTON NURSERY, Allenton, Ashburton. 6 701



Extraordinary Sale or a WAREHOUSEMAN’S STOCK or SILKS, VELVETEENS, CRETONNES, CASHMERE MITTS, &o. Colored Silks Colored Velveteens Costume Tweeds ... Knockabout Tweeds Black Goods Cretonnes ... Skirtings ... Silesias ... Men’s Moles Cashmere Mitts .. Infants’ Polkas .. Blue Wool Repps... Cotton Shirts Men’s Dux Collars Bought at 70 per cent discount. Do you realise what this means, vis that silks 6s yard cost us Is 6d 1 Bought at dis count, and will be offered to the public at London prices. 'Goods in the usual way costing say 2/6 the yard, we only paid 1/8 for. Bought also at J dis count, which will enable ns to sell at less than invoice price. It is a won derful reduction on regular safe goods of every da} demand !114 doz, bought at 40 per cent discount I Bought at 60 per Vceat discount, 10/9 J Goods for 3/9 } Bought at 76 per cent discount, and sold at OJd. —Full sized cotton shirts- Bought at 90 per I cent discount, and | sold at 9d for 12doz J or Id the oox. All perfectly New Goods. The Purchase only effected last week. The whole will be shown on Tables in the Centre of the Shop, and not in any way mixed with our ordinary Stock. SALE NOW ON. EL E. May & Co., THE HALL, CHRISTCHURCH. iJIHB NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory



0 c To fha N ways, P Are now j NAVAL 1 in any q the Fao for turn most ii manner. ARMY A Estlmati the shot Hei DOWLI NOTE -» be entrusti Clothing ] Dunedin Invercargil t lamara Waimate I'imaru Ashburton Christchur Lyttelton Victorian Steam Can J. R. STEEL & WISH to Intimate to the Public of Ashburton at having obtained STEAM POWER and othe carrying on their work efficiently, are now in a positii public with a first-class article at prices to suit the tim Every description of Carriages and Traps made, Spring Traps from £2O. Wbitechapels from £ P.S. —Special attention paid to Kepaintini VICTORIAN STEAM IR(



Special Advertisements. CENTRAL AUCTION MA T. THE undersigned begs to notify that owing to the liberal support accorded him since opening the above, he has much pleasure in stating that he is still prepared to undertake sales ot Horses, Cattle, P g<, etc, every Saturday, at the lowest payable rates of commission. No entrance fees charged if sales are effected. My regular sale at Kakaia is held on the last Thurs day in each month. Sales in town and country undertaken on extremely favor able terms. The following properties are placed in my hands for sale or to let;— 30 Town sections in capital positions 3 Acres and 3-rootned cottage, Waka nulroad J-Acre, store and blacksmith’s shop, Wakanui road 6-Roomed house, Treverton 6-Roomed house, Tancred street 4-Roomed house, Tancred street i Acre near Templar Hall J-Acre, Hampstead uO Acres, Tinwald W. H. Zouch, Auctioneer, Land, Estate and Commis sion Agent; Agent for the Yicunian Mutual (life), and Phoenix (fire) offices.



Remember took loved ones at home! Christmas Cards. CHRISTMAS CARDS Iff GREAT VARIETY. A well selected stock of GENERAL STATIONERY. BOOtvS—Books suitable for School Prizes, etc. Every description of TOYS and FANCY GOODS. SPECIAL— Upon all large orders a very LIBERAL DISOOONT R. Bevan, STATIONER BOOKSELLER, &0., (Next Shop to Quill’s Hotel) SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, Digby Grand. ffIHK Thoroughbred Horse DIGBY 1. GRAND, by Ttaducer (imp.) out of Aglaia (imp.) will stand in Ashburton on Tuesdays, and will travel the Tinwald, Winslow and Hinds districts on Wednes days. For further particulars apply to groom in charge. Tam O’slianter Will stand at Longbeacb. Mares grazed free until January 1. JOHN GRIQG, Proprietor. IHE THOROUGHBRED HO -SE Perkin Warbeck n. (By Perkin Warbeck—Miss Kate), Will Stand this Season at GROVE FARM, TINWA (See Cards). For furtbe- particulars, apply to 9 626 E. GATES. Tinwald QOUNTRY VISITORS TO CHRIST CHURCH Will find the three C’a— Comfort ! Cheapness I! Convenience !11 AT WALLACE’S Central Hotel, Corner of Gloucester and Colombo street. 10 677 A Night Porter Kept.



“ So you hare got twins at your house?’' said Mrs Bezutnbe to little Johnny Samnelson. “ Yes, ma’am, two of ’em." ‘ * What are yon going to q»U them T' “ Thunder and lightning. ” “ Why, those are strange names to oall children.' “ Well, that’f what pa called ’em as soon as he beard they were in the house." “ Boys will be boys; ” which is, npon the whole, less confusing than if they insisted upon being girls. Little Bess, to gentleman caller ; “Ton ain’t black, are you, Mr M “Black, child ? Why, no, I should hope not. What made you think I was;’’ “ Ob, nothin’—cept pa said yon was awful niggardly. “ Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, etc., are.quickly cured by using Baxter 1 “ Lung Preserver.’, This old-established medicine is pleasant to the palate, and highly extolled by members of the medical and clerical profession. Read ad vertisement. “ German Syrup.” —No other medicine n he world was ever given such a test of it* curative- qualities as Boschee’s German Syrup. Tn three years two million four hundred thous and small bottles of this medicine were dis tributed free of charge by Druggists in the United States of America to those afflicted with Consumption, Asthma, Croup, severe Coughs, } Pneumonia and other diseases of the throat and lungs, giving the afflicted undeniable proof | that German Syrup will cure them. The re sult has been that Druggists in every town nd vllage 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. fii. Three n«e> wil relieve any case.—T Anvr. * Kidney complaint, one of the most comuwa and yet most neglected diseases of this country, can be readily cured by the use of American Hop Bitters. Be sure and get American Co.’s make. See That husband of mine is three times the man he was before ne began using “ Wells Health Renewer.” Druggists. The N.Z- Drug Co.. Gnetal Agents. 3 Wells’ “ Rough.on Coens.” —Ask lb Wells’ “Rough on Corns.” Quick.relief , complete, permanent cure. Corns, wart ■ bunions. The N.Z. Drug [Co., Genera Agents.



Hop Bitters. Read it all,. IT MAY SAVE YOUR LIFE, AMERICAN CO.'S HOP BITTERS ABE The Purest and Best Medicine £teb Made. They are compounded from Hops,?Buchu, Mandrake-, and Dandelion.



They give New I and Vigor to the Aged and Infirm. To clergymen, lawyers, literary men, laborers, ladies, and all those whose sedentary employments cause irregularities of the blood, stomach, bowels or kidneys, or who require an appetizer, tonic, and mild stimulant, these Bitters are invalu able, being highly curative, tonic, and stimulating, without intoxicating. Theoldest, best, most renowned, and valuable medicines in the world, and in addition contain all the best and most effective curative properties of all other bitters, being the greatest liver regulator,, blood purifier and life and health restoring agent on earth. Ask your Druggist or Physician. Do not suffer yourself or let your friends suffer, but me and urge them to use the American Co’s Hop Bitters. Remember, these Hop Bitters are no vile, drugged, drunken nostrum, but the: purest and best medicine ever made, and) no person or family should be without No matter what your feelings or symp tom are, or what the dcsease or i*. use American Co’s Hop Bitters. Donf wait until you are sick, but if yon only fe 1 bad or miserable, use the Bitters a. once. It may save your life.. Hundred have been saved by au doing, at a ri&ine cost. * SEE TH AT THE NAME DR SOULE IS BLOWN IN EVERY BO’ r "tLE—NONR OTHER QSNVWBt