SHIPPING.

PORT OP LYTTELTON

Arrived. Y BBTKRDAY. Hawes a.a., from Nelson, Picton and Wellington. Annie Hill, brigantine, from Stewart s Island __ . *1 .trillion, “'iriga. tnie f r <'m Jvnpa-a .a , trom Mel. .ouroe, via 'he South.

Sailed- YaaTKRiMy. Hftwea, a.a., for Dunedin. Dragon, barque, for London,

MAIL NOTICES.

M«» 1« 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 Chert seyßakaia, &c., at 10.30 a.in. Dimedin.Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, Oaldstream, Bangitata, Orari, Winchester, uid Geraldine, at 10 a.m. daily. Temuka, at 6 a.in. and 10 a.m., Fox Tinucm and South, at 6 a.m., 10 *.ni*» «nd 4.80 p.m., daily. Fot Groenstreet and Ashburton Forks, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10.45 ** Wakanui, Elgin, Seaview, Seafield, «dKj"7oo Thursdays, snd Saturdays, at 6.30 a-m. For Jlount Somers, on Tuesdays and aturdays, at 6a. m. and 4.30 p. m. ‘ Fop Mayfield, onJTuesdays and Satur ||Mf at 6 a.m. Vat Ashton, Watertoia and Longbeach, tl 4hSO p.m. daily. _ , For Memington, on Mondays, Wednes days, and Fridays, at 4.30 p. m. For Newlanda, on Tuesdays and Fri days at 10.30 a. m.

Mail* arrive at the Ashburton Pott Jfxom Christchurch and Rakaia at 10*15 aa, 4.35 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. From Chertsey, &c. at 10.15 a.m. and i. 35 p.m. daily. From Dunedin and intermediate places *t 5.3^*-i. m. daily. From Temnka and Timaru at 10.40 a. m. W. 30 p.m., and 8 p.m. daily. From Greenstreet and Ashburton Forks, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10 4,m. From Mount Somers, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, at 10.6 a-m. and 8.16 p.m. From Mayfield, on Tuesdays and Satur days, at 10.5 a.m. From Ashton, Wafcerton, and Long beach at 10 a.m. daily. . . From Newlands, on Tuesdays and Fri days, at 2.30 p.m. From Flemington on Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Saturdays, at 10 a. m. From Elgin, Wakanui, Seafield, and Kyle oh Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sat urdays, at 4 p.m-

DAILY MEMORANDA.

- 'AUCTION SALES. Saturday, January 3 Messrs Matson, Cox and Co., at Tatter- Ball’s— Threshing Plant Tuesday, January 6. Me tars Matson, Cox and Ox, at the Ashburton Saleyards—Stock

MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, Etc. Fr day, January 2. Somerset Lodge—Monthly Meeting, in the Masonic Hall, at 7.30 Saturday, January 10. Wakanui Road Board, at fvoad Board office, Moore street, at 10.30 a.m. Wednesday, January 7 Wakanui Wesleyan Schoolroom —Public Tea, at 6 o’clock Thursday,, January 8 Orange Lodge—Regular Monthly meeting in the New Orange Hall; 7.30 p.m. Friday, January 9 4Biburton County Council—At Council Chambers, 11 a.ni.

MARRIAGE.

Claridge — Gates. —On December 29tl i 1884, at St Stephen’s Church, Ashbur ton, by the Rev. B. A. Scott, Arthur Charles Claridge to R. Mary Gates.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. FRIDAY, JANUARY 2, 1885.

The amounts won by different owners at the Winslow Races yesterday were as follow : -Mr J. Smith, L2B 10s ; Mr T. Quill, L 23 15s ;Mr Corbitt, L 9 10s; Mr Appleton, L 9 10s ; Mr Harris, L 9 10s— total, LBO 15s.

Mr T. Bullock presided at the Resident Magistrate’s Court this morning, and dealt with the following police business, arising out of the holiday season ;—Drunkenness W. Wilson, fined 40s with the alternative of seven days’ imprisonment; C. Mc- Donald, 10s with the alternative of 48 hours’ imprisonment; J. McDonald, 10s with the alternative of 48 hours’ imprison ment —Riotous behaviour in a public place—J. McDonald, fined 20s with the alternative of three days’ imprisonment ; H. McAllister, 20s with the alternative of three days’ imprisonment. Alt the offenders paid their respective fines with the exception of C. McDonald, who elected to accept the alternative. The annual treat of the Wesleyan Sun day School was held yesterday in the section adjoining Mr T. H. .Zouch’s large grain store. It was originally intended to have gone as usual to the Mill paddock, but in consequence of the recent rains, and the still threatening aspect of the weather during the early part of the day, it was deemed advisable to somewhat alter the arrangements. By the kind offer of Mr Zouch his spacious shed was utilised, not only for swings and other sports, but afforded a suitable rendezvous for the children’s meals. The young folks evi dently enjoyed themselves to the utm at, and the visitors, of whom there was a good sprinkling, entered into the sports with great zast. Cricket, rounders, and the other games incidental to such gather ings, were indulged in till dusk, when the little folks were dispersed from all appearances they were well satisfied with thoir day’s outing. Mr Collins, the super intendent, with an energetic band of teachers and other auxiliaries, were un ceasing in their efforts to make the treat a success.

The friends of the gentleman who races under tuo nom de course of “Mr G. Bates,” will be glad to learn that he has repurchased from “ Mr Horsford ” all the horses that used to run in the former’s name,

The Canterbury Jockey Club’s Summer meeting, postponed from yesterday, will take place to- morrow, the first race start ing at one p ra. A special train will leave Christchurch at 8 30 p.m . reaching Ash burton at 10.45 p.m., and Dunedin at 7.50 a.m. on Sunday.

The Committee of the Ashburton Bum mer Races met at Quill’s IJotel on Wed nesday evening. A draft statement of ac counts was submitted by the honorary treasurer, showing that the recent race meeting had resulted in a small loss, but that including the balance from last year about L3l remained in hand. Several members of the Committee spoke in highly eulogistic terms of the manner in which Mr G. J. Shaw had discharged the.duties appertaining to the office of secretary, and an honorarium of Ll 5 15s was.vo.ed to that gentleman. A meeting of the pro moters will be held this evening at. 8 o’clock to dispose of the business con nected with the races.

The following are the Hospital returns for December, 1884 :—ln Hospital on Ist December, 1834, 10 ; adm tied during the month, 10 ; discharged, 5 ; remaining in Hospital, Slat December, 15. At the SouthOanterbury Caledonian Society’*! annual gathering held yesterday, Mr Jamea MoKao of this town took, third prize in the Highland reel dancing. Masters James, John, and B. Mo’Tae were' winneie in the boys' -Highland reel and Highland fling- dancing, and Air A. Fosse won the mile handicap foot race from tins 25yds mark, , , The criminal sessions of the Supreme Court commence in Christchurch on Mon day. There are twenty charges against sixteen prisoners. The different candidates for seats on the Central Board of the Government Life *lnsurance Association are displaying con siderable energy in their canvasses. We notice from the Timarn Herald that at a meeting of the Wiamate Ccunty Council held on Wednesday, a letter was read from Mr Geo. Fisher, of Wellington, ask ing the Ohairman’a aid in standing as a candidate for a seat on the Central Board of the New Zealand Insurance Association

Indigestion and Liver Complaints.—For these complaints Baxter’s Compound Quinine Pills have proved a specific, acting 'powerfully on the liver and mildly on the stomach. Sold everywhere, or post free from J. Baxter, Chemist, Christchurch, for 19 f"c 44 stamps. Wells’ “ Hqugh on Corns.”—Ask for Wells’ “Rough on Corns,” Quick relief, complete, permanent cure. Corns, vvarts, bunions. The N.2S. Drug Co., Genera Agents. {

Fully ten thouaand people attended the Lyttelton annual regatta yeateiday. The weather was in every way suitable, and the affair passed off very successfully. The Union Company’s steamer Hawea was the flagship. In addition to the regatta there were the usual land sports, trial trips by the torpedo boat, and a grand baziar in aid of the Catholic Church.

The usual midnight services were held in the various Ashburton churches on Now Year’s Eve. The town was unusually quiet during the evening, but there were the usual discharges of crackers and other demonstrations by the exultant youth of the locality. One band of lads, with that pesuliar sense of humor which prevents them deriving amusement from anything but mischievous antics, removed door steps, knockers, and ether domiciliary trifles, but we believe most of the property has been restored, and the usual season able license will probably be extended to the offenders and no more heard of the depredations. The following are the Aahburtcn vital statistics for the month of December : Births, 26 ; deaths, 11; marriages, 6,

The following amounts have been paid to ’winners at the recent {Summer Race Meeting, viz:—Mr T. Quill, LBO 15s ; Messrs M. and C. Hobbs, L 52 5s ; Mr R. Alexander, L 47 10s ; Mr Mangham, L 9 10s ; Mr Osborne, 1-4 15a; Mr J. Napier, L 4 Iss —total, Li 99 10a.

The funeral of the late Mrs Shury will leave the Union Bank of Australia at 2.80 p.m. to-morrow. Letters for H. Brown, Mr Dagmere, W. Minors, W. S, S her win and William W. Smith are lying unclaimed at the local post office, having been received there from places beyond the colony during the month of November.

The Southland Times of 24th December says :—“ A number of gentlemen assem bled in Deschler’s Hotel yesterday even ing for the purpose of practically showing their esteem for Mr J. R. Oolyer, who is leaving Invercargill for Ashburton. Mr A. Blacke, who was voted to the chair, briefly stated the object of the meeting, and read the following presentation ad dress, which had been numerously signed by subscribers We have much plea sure iu testifying our appreciation of your services while acting for the past five years as assistant clerk of court, as well as of your obliging manner and straight forward conduct during that period. We are happy to hear of your promotion, and beg your acceptance of the accompanying purse of sovereigns as a tangible proof of our esteem.” On the s.-me occasion Mr

Colyer was presented with a locket and Masonic jewel by the brethren of the, Victoria Masonic Lodge, 1.C., and Mr Wade, the President of the Law Society, added his testimony to Mr Oolyer’s worth.

The train from Christchurch to Ash burton which usually leaves the former

station at 4.15 p.m, will leave at 450 p.m. to-morrow, and be thirty-five minutes late at all intermediate stations. The evening train from Rakaia to Meth ven will leave twenty minutes later.

Mr Frank Weston, the manager of the celebrated violinist Remenyi, arrived, in Ashburton to-day, for the purpose of mak ing arrangements for an entertainment to be given here towards the end of the pre sent month. Herr Remenyi has been ire-

ceived throughout Australia with tremend ous enthusiasm, and the press credit him with being the greatest instramentalist who has ever visited the colonies. He is to arrive from Melbourne by the next boat, and opens in Dunedin on the 7th inst., whence ha comes North, and his sea son at Ashburmn is limited to two nights This people of this district have always sNo vn themselves ready to support real talent, and the opportunity of enjoying a performance such as that given by R«m snyi is certain to be well patronised.

The annual treat of the Presbyterian Sunday School children took place yester day afternoon, in the manse grounds. Beach road There were upwards of

tQveaty children, and slao a large num ber of adults present. A very bountiful repast was served out, and games . f all kinds were indulged in up

till about 7.30 p.m., when a most enjoy able day’s outing was brought to a close. The Rev A . M. Beattie and Mrs Ruther ford were most attentive to the wants of the Committee, which consisted of the Mia'ses Arthur, Swanson, and Messrs A. Orr, Farley and Robertson. Don’t Die in the House. “ Rouugh on Rats ” clears out rats, mice, beetles, roaches, bed-bugs, flies, ants, insects, moles, jack-, rabbits, gophers. The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. I Kidney and urinary complaints of all kinds permanently cured with Hop Bitters. Read. —[ Advt. ] 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 mate business with small profits. In Burnett 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 and 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 suitable 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.

SPORTING.

WINSLOW RACES

President —E. G. \Vri?ht; vice-president— D. McLean j judge —W. B. Moss ; starter —G. James ; clerk of the scales—A. Harri son ; clerk of the course—D; Jackson ; handicappers —G. James and S. Saunders ; treasurer —W. Harris ; committee—-F. Fos ter, G. Rickards, D. Jackson, W. Harris, G. James, S. Cox, J. Corrigan, A. McLeod and W. Cockle. The annual Winslow races were held yesterday in a paddock adjoining the railway reserve, kindly placer at the dis poaal of the Committee by the Hon J. McLean, and passed off with a smooth ness and animation which have been con spicuous by their absence from this gathering for some years. The early morning held out little promise of holdi day weather, but by 10 a.m. the sun secured the ascendancy and the remainder of the day was warm and pleasant. Owing to soma misapprehension as to the hour at which the special train left Ashburton for the scene of the day’s operations, a number of intending visitors lost that means of conveyance. However, the journey by road proved very enjoyable, one heavily laden coach artistically piloted by an {ex-knight of the ribbons, attracting particular attention by the jollity of its freight. The esteem in which the proficiency of the driver was held was amply testified by the fact that one of the passengers, an enterprising in surance agent, appealed with much e'.o ---[ quenoo, but in vain, to his* fallow travel lers to make monetary provision for the perils of the road. The course, about 70 cha ns in circumference, was marked out with some care, but the booths being placed opposite the the track, made it imposs b!e to obtain a good view of the racing. The error was so serious and apparent that there is no danger of its repetition. The races were well contested and excited unusual interest. When tho handicaps appeared for the Winslow Cap, the owner of the top weight was again loud m his protestations, but the night preceding! thb race it was rumored'that Princess Royal would rdn in the interest of one of the hahdicsppers, ‘and miich i attention at once centred upon the contest j between her and the popular favorite, Frantic- Obtain bad little diftculty in

appropriating tho Hurdle Race, although had Wrangler not run off at the fourth hurdle, he would probably have troubled the winner. In the Cup Princess Royal, excellently ridden by Mr Corbitt, com pletely vindicated the Methven handicap, as when once asked to gallop she had Frantic’s pretensions settled in twenty yards, ,and won with ridiculous ease. In tho Trot Kata when rapidly overhauling the leaders broke, and although speedily righted had to content herself with second place to Dolly, the victory of the local Boniface being very popular. The Maiden attracted a field of six, including the high | priced Queen of Clubs. Patter getting the best of a poor start won easily. Five started for the Selling Hack Race, and Smith sending Unfortunate along immediately the flag fell, won by a length from Dagrid. Idalia fell in this race, and her owner entered a protest against Unfortunate for having occasioned the accident, but as it was evident that Smith was in no way responsible, the protest was very properly dismissed by the Stewards, and the customary deposit for feited. The Laghmor Cup fell to Dagrid, and Frantic secured the Consolation by beating Pearl and Lauriaton, the latter refusing to try at any stage of the race. The officials, one and all, were efficient and obliging, but we must specially men tion Mr Ceorge James to whom, as gene ral factotum, the undoubted success of the meeting was mainly due. Mr Purchase kindly undertook the duties of Secretary, and discharged them with care and alacrity. Mr Alfred Harrison made the usual accurate clerk of the scales, and Mr W. B. Moss, as judge, was a good substitute even for. v Mr Matthew Stitt. Appended are particulars of the racing : 1 Handicap Hdkolb R; ce, of 10 aovs; over six flights of hurdles about 3ft 6m high ; 1$ miles. Mr J. Corbitt’s b g Captain, aged, list 121 b ... ... (Owner) 1 MrO. Neate’sblkg Wrangler, *yra, 9st lilb ~. ‘ (*mith) 2 Mr A. Frisby'a b g Keriopa, aged, 9at 71b ... (Jeffs) 0

Captain and Wrangler raced to the first ! hurdle which they negotiated together, but Keriopa could not bo persuaded} to jump and was walked back to the paddock. At the fourth hurdle Wrangler held a slight lead but ran off, and the veteran lumping with his usual honestly won easily. Winslow Cup (Handicap) of 30 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake ; H miles. Mr T. Quill’s b m Princess Royal, syrs, lOst 121 b ... (Mr Corbitt) 1 Mr J. Smith’s b g Frantic, sjrs, 7st Gib (Mitchell) 2 Mr R. Alexander’s b g Lauriston, aged, 7atlib ... (Wadsworth) 3 Mr S. Cox’s g g Pearl, aged, Git (Rapley) 0

Pearl was the first away, and lead Lauriston and Frantic by a length for the first half mile, Princess Royal waiting on the light weights. Half a mile from home Pearl was beaten and Frantic took command, but once in the straight the mare came away and woa easily by a length, Lauriston pulling up third. Trotting Race, of 10 sovs ; 2 miles. Mr W. Harris’s g m Dolly, aged, 300yds (E. Harris) 1 Mr 0. i hyaick’s r m Kate, aged, scr, (Owner) 2 Mr Chisnall'a b g Slider, aged, 175yds, (Owner) 3

Brigham Young, (250yds), Maggie (275yds), and Darkey (350yds), also ran. Kate was rapidly making up her handt cap when aha broke, and Dolly maintain ing a steady gait won easily by ten tenths.

Maiden Plate, of 15 sovs ; weight-for age ; entrance, 30s ; 1 mile.

Mr J. Smith’s oh £ Patter, 8?t 11b. (Mitchell) 1 Mr Appleton’s b g Unfoitunate, 9st slb, including 3ibs overweight (Smith) 2 Mr S. Cox’s g g Pearl 9st Glbj includ ing 4lb overweight (Jeffs) 3 Mr O, Neate’s blk g Wrangler, lOit, including 141 b overweight (Mr Corbitt) 0 Mr J. Lewis’s ch f Queen of Clubs, Sat 11b (Griffin) 0 Mr Jones’s br m Mede, 4yrs, Bst lllb (Jones) 0

Patter was first away, but several spec tators calling out that it was a false start Mitchell almost stopped the filly, and let Mode go to the front. At the far side of the course Wrangler and Patter joined the leader, and Unfortunate began to’make up the ground he had lost at the start. At the bend for home the whips were going on all but Patter, and she ultimately won easily by three lengths, Unfortunate securing second place by a very brilliant rush.

Selling Hack Race, of 10 sdVs ; the win ner to be sold immediately after the race for 15 sova ; any surplus to go to the funds of the Committee; 1 mile. Mr Appleton’s b g Unfortunate (Smith) 1 Mr Taylor’s b gDagrid ... (Mitchell) 2 Mr Lewis’s gin Flirt ... (Lewis) 3 Idalia and Taipo also ran. The lot kept close together until half a mile from home, when Idalia in attempt ing to get through on the inside fell. In the straight Unfortunate was clear of the rest, and Smith keeping him going at his beat pace, he won by a length from Dag rid, Flirt third, on sufferance, ‘Taipo pulling up. The winner was offered by auction, but did not elicit a bid. Laghmob Cup, value L 5, added to a sweepstake of 10s each ; h mile. Mr Taylor’s b g Dagrid ... (Price) 1 Mr McDowell’s g g Taipo (Wadsworth) 2 Mr Scott’sb m Miss Maggie (Peter) 3 Pearl and Dynamite also ran. Consolation Handicap, of 10 sova ; 1

mile. Mr J. Smith’s b g Frantic, syra, 9it 61b (Owner) 1 Mr S. Cox’s g g Pearl, aged, 7at (Rapley) 2 Mr R, Alexander’s b g Lauriatoa, aged, Bstl2lb ... (Wadsworth) 3 The three were despatched to an excel lent start, Pearl and Lauriaton taking up the 'tinning. At the back of the course Frantic 'got through his horses cleverly and led into the straight, but Pearl com ing with a rush the whip had to be taken out to Frantic, the Clydesdalejwinning by a length. A Hurry Scurry, won by Mias Mag gie, c Deluded a very enjoyable day’s sport, and the orderly and good tempered crowd at once dispersed.

WAKANUI RACES AND SPORTS.

Handicappers—Messrs Lewis and Thompson (race-), W. Anderson and J. Sturgeon (sports); judges Messrs Lcatham and Bonifaut; starter, Mr D. Thomas ; clerk of the scales, Mr N. Fitzgerald ; clerk of the course—Mr G. Cole ; lion, secretary—Mr A. Cookson.

These annual races and sports were held yesterday in a paddock kindly placed at the disposal of the Committee oy Mr 0. Hill, and were on the whole more suc cessful than those held in any previous year. The weather, which was very threatening during the early part of the morning, cleared up about eleven o’clock, and iu the afternoon was all that could be desired for an autdoor gathering. The arrangements of the Committee were such as to give every satisfaction, and they have to be complimented upon the man ner in which they discharged their duties Messrs Protheroe, Cole, Cass, Walsh Sutton, and several other members of the Committee worked very hard, and the starter, Me David Thomas, and judges, Messrs Leathaiu and Bonifant deserve j special mention in this respect. We must j n6t forget to add that the hon. secretary, 1 Mr A. Cookson; with his characteristic j saejtgy and oblig ng manner very ma-1

terially assisted in making yesterday’s gathering so successful. Mr Richmond, . of the Eindhopa Hotel, had a publican’s booth, and Mr Davison a refreshment booth, both of which did a good business. Mounted Constable Neill was the only representative of law and order present, and his duties though light were none the less appreciated. Music of any kind was conspicuous by its absence, the reason, we believe, being that the Committee were unable to obtain the services of any band or even a piper to enliven the pro ceedings. The attendance during the day could not have been leas than about 500 persons, a large number of whom came from Ashburton. The first event on the programme was run off about 11 30 a.m., but the whole of the events were not con cluded till nearly seven o’clock. The fol lowing are the results : HORSE RACES Handicap Hurdle Race, of 10 sovs ; li miles; six hurdles; weight not less than 10st. Mr Heaney’s Bill Allen, 10st (Woodsward) 1 Mr Olaridge’s Larrikin, list (Owner) 2 Mr Primmer’s Kate (lost 71b) and Mr Wilkie’s Butterfly (Oat) also ran. After a good start Butterfly and Kate took the first hurdles together and kept the lead up to the third jump, when the former im proved her position. Bill Allen and Larrikin each put on a spurt, coming on even terms with Butterfly and Kate at the fifth hurdle, and from there a very good race to the post ensued, Bill Allen | forging ahead and winning by about three lengths, a neck separating Butterfly and 1 Larrikin for second place. 1 Wakanoi Cap, of 20 sovs, with sweep stake of 1 sov to go to the second ’ horse; miles. 1 Mr I. Thompson’s Camelia, Sat

(Smith) 1 Mr G. Grice’s Willowby, 7st 10lb

(Grice) 2 Mr Alexander’s Forest King (10it I01b), Mr B. Cookson’s Judy (Bit 71b), Mr Emmersou’s Vanity (7st 101 b) and Mr Primmet’s The L'tes (Bst) also ran. Forest King made the running at the start, but his weight on a heavy course soon told. A very good race ensued between Camelia and Willowby, the former winning by about a length.

1 Wakanui Trot of 7$ sovs; second horse 2£ aovs ; weight not less that list » 2 miles. ' ’ 3 Mr Digby’s Bijou, scratch (Owneir) : Mr F. Wright’s Ta Whiti, 100yds ] . (Ownhr)' 1 Larrikin (scratch), Titokawaru (scratch] and Maggie (scratch) also ran. Maggi " took the lead from scratch, and after short distance came on even terms wit * Te Whiti. Larrikin then improved hi position, with Titokawaru cioac behind ” Bijou last. Bijou, who was upil riddec 3 never broke the whole distant, and wo: 0 quite easily, Te Whiti taking secon 1 place by only a few lengths from Maggii 0 Hubby Scurry, for horses that hav * never won public money. 0 Mr Brankin’s Red Wing ... ... a Mr Annett’a Jenny Lind Mr. Brown’s Countess, Mr Healey Madam, and Mr Emmeraon’s Vanity alt ran. A protest was entered in the raci 3 which was not decided at the *ime a left the course. 2 ATHLETIC SPORTS. 3 Quarter of a mile Hurdle Race ; first e prize, 20s ; second, 10s, Groves ... ... ... ... ... . Betts ... ... ... ... ... i- Four competitors ’started for this rac n but Groves won easily. Quoits ; first prize, 30s; second, 15a -- McLeod ... ... ... ... ... Fowler There were ten entries for this event. L Standing High “Jump first pnza,““lsa second, 7a 6d. J. Sturgeon, 4ft lin ... ... ... 2 J. Jameson, 4ft Boys’ Race, under 17 ; first prize, 15: 3 second, 7s fid. W. Lucas ... ... . ... ... G. Clark ... ... ) One Mile Flat Race, handicap; first priz L2 ; second, LI. 0 Groves, scratch Stockdale, scratch ... ... ... 0 Johns, 50yds, and Morse, 6yda, also rai >. Johns kept the lead until the half-mi •t was reached but shortly afterwards bad i it retire. A very good race ensued betwee ,{ Groves and Stoskdale, the former winnk e easily. e Throwing the Hammer, 16jibs; fin prize, 16s ; second, 7s fid. e Cairns, 84ft ... y Cameron, 80ft ... e No less than tan competitors appears it for this event, the peculiar method < throwing employed by some of thei .. causing much merriment, a Single Girl’s Raae ; first prize, 16s: j second, 7s fid. Miss McFarlane Miss L. Walsh ... ... ... ... 1 Vaulting with Pole ; first prize, 20s ; 2 second, 10s.- 3 G. Kidd, Bft 4in Johns ■ ... ... ... ... ... x Irish Jig ; first prize, 30s ; second, 15s. . N. Fitzgerald ... ... ... i O’Loughlin ... ... ... ... a 100yds, handicap, first prize, 20s ; s second, 10s. Betti ... .- ... ... a Lucas ... ... ... ... j Married Women’s Race ; first prize, 20a] second, 10s. j Mrs Giles ... ... ... ... Mrs Oaas... ... ... L There were only three competitors fo j this race, the winner being the daughte ; of the lady taking second honors. Running Long Jump; first prize, 15a [ second, 7a fid. Betts ... ... ... ... ... Johns ... ... ... ... 2 i Boys’ Race, under 14 ; first prize, 10a / second, 6s. * Jamieson..., ] Cass ... ... ... ... 2 I Dancing the Hornpipe ; first prize, 30s second, 15s. N. Fitzgerald ... ] , W. Fitzgerald ... S Old Men’s Race (over 40 years), 150yds j first prize, 20s; second, 10s. P. Madden ... ... ... ] Koely 2 Three competed, and a capital race re sulted. Tossing ihe Caber ; first prizs, 20s ; second, 10a. J. Cairns 1 Cameron... ... 2 Running High Jump; first prize, 15s; second, 7a Od. Johns l G. Kidd 2 A very enjoyable dance took place after the sports at the schoeloom, at which a large num ber attended. Mr Wolf supplied the music, and Mr A. Cooksan acted as M.O. We might mention that at the conclusion of the sports three hearty cheers were given for Mr David Thomas, who had officiated as starter. Neariy Ll 9 was taken at the gates during the day. AUCKLAND BUMMER MEEIING. Auckland, Yesterday. Heavy showers fell in the forenoon, but it subsequently cleared up. About 5,000 were present. Captain Sterling, Com mander Stockton, and a party of officers of the Iroquois were present, accompanied I by Consul Gamble. Derby Stakes, of 30J sovs, for three- j year-olds ; colts, Bst lOib ; fillies, Bst 71b ; H miles. Captain Russell’s Tigredia,lSat 71b (Rudinga) 1 Mr J. Marshall’s Necklace, B*'- 7't>i I (Sutherland) 2 Mr Bobbett’s Tetfurd, Bst 101 b - I '■ ’ (Fergus) $ (

Betting—s to 4 Ugly Buck, 5 to 2 Keck lace and Tigredia, 6 to 1 Tetford, 8 to 1 Wood Nymph.

Time —2tnin 4Gsec. Totalisator divi dend —L2 19s. Selling Race, 100 sovb, two-year-olds and upwards ; mile and a distance.

Mr J. Gallagher’s Revolver, 50 sots, 7st 121 b (A. Williams) 1 Mr Hereford's The Painter, 100 sovs, Bat 81b ... (Clifford) 2 Mr Lumsden’s Snake, 50 sovs, Bst 101 b (Wattie) 3 Cast Ashore, Youth, and Pipi also ran. Betting—2 to 1 Painter, 3to 1 Youth, 5 to 1 Revolver, 10 to 1 others. Time—2min 6sec. Totalisator divi dend, L 4 17s. Auckland Racing Club’s Handicap, of 300 sovs, for three-year-olds and up wards. If miles. Mr Pilbrow’s Welcome Jack, 9st 101 b (Clifford) 1 Mr Robertson’s Carbineer, 6st 4lb (Byers) 2 Mr Bate’s Poet, 7st 51b (Williams) 3 Normanby also ran.

Betting—3 to lon Welcome Jack, 3 to 1 agat The Poet, 5 to 1 Normanby, 6 to 1 Carbineer.

The Poet had slightly tbe best of a good start, and led into the cutting, when Welcome Jack was last. All came up the straight under the whip, Welcome Jack winning by a neck from Carbineer. The Poet, two le n gths behind, third. V,' ; : Time—3min 14sec. Totalisator divi dend—Ll 8s Publican’s)Pursf, ICO sovs, for two-year-' oi ls and upwards ; 1 mile. Mr Pilbrow’s Welcome Jack, Oat 91b (71b penalty) (Clifford) 1 Mr Roberson’s Mitrailleuse, Safe lllb . (T. Taylor) :j 2 Minerva also ran. Time, Imin 46sec. Totalisator dividend, LI 6s. New Year’s Gift, 100 sovs; two and three year-olds ; six furlongs. Mr Marshall’s Thunderbolt, 7st 91b (fatherland) 1 Mr Roberts' Musket—Slander colt, 7st 71b (Taylor) 2 Mr Walters’ Rosebud, 6sfc 131 b (Smith) 3 Derringer, Lioness and Steel also Betting—6 to 4on to 1 against Slander colt, 6 to,l "the others. Totalisator dividend, Lf 13s. Grand SxANfr Handicap, of 150 sovs, for three-year-olds and upwards. Mr Bobbett’s Libeller, 7st 101 b (A. Smith) 1 Mr Pilbrow’a Sou’wester, Bst 121 b (Clifford) 2 Mr Tancred’a Administrator, Bst 21b (Sutherland) 3 Minerva, Fishwoman, Victoria and Witiora also ran. Time—2min 42sec. Totalisator divi dend, Ll 7 17a. GSEYMOUTH EaOES. Second Day. Qreymoutb, January 1. The weather was beautiful, and tbe course was in very fair order, about 1,400 people being present. The totalisator was well patronised. Hurdle Handicap, of 30 sovs; two miles. Lillipie won easily. Birdie got second place through Qatkaway stumbling at the last hurdle. Levant could not be started.

The Hack Race was won by Mr Bos sell’s Cob.

I For the Grey Valley Stake 9 !,' of 60 sovs, If miles, only . three accepted!* Volunteer won easily, Cardigan (late Hero) second, Wanderer third. ' The Handicap Hack Race was won by | Sob Ridley, although he only came second. Crazy Jane, who was first, had [ run inside a post, but before this was i known the totalisator money was paid

Brunner Stakes Handicap of SO sovs, Ijt miles. At the last moment Cardigan was scratched. Hinemoa won easily with 9-t 41b, Maggie second.

CRICKET.

AUCKLAND v OTAGO.

(by TELEGRAPH. 3 Christchurch, To-day.

The Auckland and Otago match waa re* . Burned at 11 am. to day. The weather is : splendid, and the wicket is,in good order. Gill and Meldrum, the Auckland not out. men, faced the bowling of Turnbull and Parser. They each made one ran when - Meldrum was thrown out, the Auckland first innings thus closing for 83, Gill, hot'' out, 1. : Otago, second innings Spring and Parker went in and faced the bowling Meldrum and Lynch. The latter clea|k bowled Spring before any rues were made. Grieve took his place, and was almost im-' mediately given out leg before. o—2—o. McGregor went to the crease ‘and drove Lynch to leg for 4. Parker did the same to' Meldrum, but shortly after was bowled by Lynch. 13—3—4. Rattray went4s:and the score mounted to 23, when Meldrum bowled McGregor. 23—4—14 Mallard who followed was clean bowled with Mel* drum’s second ball. 23 - 5-0. Fair* bairn succeeded, but after a few .balls Lynch bowled him. 26—6—0 Fitz gerald then made 4, and was clean bowled by Lynch (32—7 —4), who served the next man, the same way. 32—8 —O. Frith was bowled by Meldrum -after making a single. 30— 9—l. Turnbull then went in, but Meldrum’s next ball scattered Rattray’s stumps; .} Sffi-10—9. ENGLAND T. AUSTRALIA. : ■ [REUTER’S TELEGRAMS—COETRiOHTV] Melbourne, Yesterday. The cricket match between the English Eleven and the combined Australian - team commenced hereto-day. The Eng lishmen went in first, «na remained at the wickets all day, and when play ceased had . scored 303 for nine wickets. The princi pal scorers were Barnes, b;'s2 ; Shrews bury, c, 72; Bates, b, 35; and not out, 65. ; ' ; ;

j Sour stomach, and dizzlnes r j Hop Bitters cures with a few doses. See.— , I Advt.J ‘ J Skinny Men. —“ Wells’ Health Renewfo ’ I restores health and vigor, cures dyspepsia, im I potence, debility. The N.Z. Drug Co. I General Agents. 5 I ■ j August Flower, —The most miserable . I beings in the world are those suffering from 1 I dyspepsia and liver complaint. More than yS I per cent of the people are afflicted with these I two diseases and their effects; such as s*uV I stomach, sick headache, habitual costiyencss, I palpitation of the heart, heart burn, wat.erbrash, j gnawing aud burning pains aj: the pit of the j stomach, yellow skin, coated tongue and dis, I agreeable taste in the mouth, coming up of I food after eating, low spirits, etc. Go to your I druggist and get a bottle of august flower. I This valuable medicine has cured thousands I and thousands of sufferers, and is known in all I civilised countries. Two doses will relieve I you. 11 costs only 3s fid a bottle. Sample J bottles, 6d,—[Advt. j Christmas presents free of charge.—Last j 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.j {The Hall, Christchurch. Hus year they are- I doing the same, and this is how they do It : I Every customer is presented with a ticket equal I to 10 per cent, on the amount spen,t by. them, so that if you spend Lio you can choose anything up to Ll, if LS is spent a ios„. I present will be given, if L 3 a 6s present,- if a-,1 a 2s present, but if you only spend One Shilling you will get something. And every time you come during this month of December and up to January the 6th you will r get a pre sent. If you do not wish to spend a lot of money in one day’s shopping you can get your tickets for what you have spent, and so on each time you come, and then get one really handsome thing equal in,value to all the tickets you holL—(Advt.J

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, JANUARY % 1885.



PATTERN DEPOT. Mrs Hodge, DRAPER AND DRESSMAKER, HSi.RT Sxbebt, neat Lancaster’a hatchery. REGISTRY OFFICE For Female Servants. 7 1413 Strawberries, Cl T R A WBERRIES, o STRAWBERRIES, And other Fruit for sale, wholesale and retail, price moderate. B. BROOMFIELD, Kent Nursery, Alleaton. 12J22&2



A. Tapper, TIMBER MERCHANT, &c.> Has decided to Sell Off tTiw Large Stock of TIMBER BUILDING MATERIALS GALVANISED IRON FENCING WIRE BUILDERS IRONMONGERY, at greatly Reduced Prices, As he is retiring from business, therefore ANY REASONABLE OFFER WILL NOT BE REFUSED. Stock must be cleared off by December Slat. ALL DEBT' OWING prior to Ist DECEMBER moat be paid by 15th Inst. or legal steps for their recovery will beltaken. H. W. BARRETT, 1587 Manager. $ ■ ii -SiSyfe/*' ,'iK s Davis’s URPLUS STOCK OF FURNITURE Now selling off at .HALF-PRICE. ■MeSt be mold to make room for NEW STOCK. Parties about to Famish will BATE 50 Pen Cistn. BY PUCHaSISG ..w, b AVIS’S fo.-nitd warehouse, EAST BTK O T SOU TH. AoULurtoq 8 1739



Wanted. WANTED— To Let a three roomed House, with every convenience Apply office of this paper. 12 2397 \%T ANTED, by a yourg lady - Board W and Lodging. Apply by letter stating terms, to office of this paper. lIT ' v TEi>—A >itu tion by a Phmgh- VV mao on >, farm nr station Apply, by letter, to ‘ Ploughman," office of this paper 1 4 RANTED Acres —Tenders for Stripping 400 in one or more lota, of grass seed. Apply to Mr S. Saunders, Guardian Office, 12 2375 TT7ANTED Known—2,soo ladies’ straw * » hats (150 different shapes) bought at a great sacrifice, and to be sold about 30 per cent under wholesale prices ; 110 costumes at 3j 9d ; other goods equally cheap; must be sold—come and see them. H. O. Seders, t-ealys’ Buildings, East Street. TTfTANTED Known —Great redustions * • in the prices of Christmas Fruit during this month, at J. MeG egor's, Cash Groie’, Tancred street. WANTED Known—Thit R. Lancas ter starts the ne v year entirely on his own account with a very light handi cap, which will enable him to sell me-tt cheaper than ever. With quality, clean liness and civility combined —defies com petition. So rally round to the Ready- Money Meat Matt, Bulkck’s Arcade 1 2 WANTED Known—Fresh Flouuler-. are daily despatched direct from our own boat, now fishing at Lake Elles mere. Delivery guaranteed within eight hours from time of catching. All orders received at my shop will be immediately executed on arrival of the train. W. O. Page, East street, Ashburton. 11 2151 TANTED Known—That Jones and , f Bradshaw, next Mr Lancaster’s butchers shop, East street, are now offer ing Pig Feed, Chick Wheat, Horse Feed, etc., etc., etc., cheaper and of a better class than any other in the town. All goods delivered free of charge in town. 4 752 WANTED KNOWN— Robert Elston, Bill Poster, Theatrical Agent, etc., Town Hall, Ashburton. Theatrical companies and others visiting Ashburton should communicate with the above. Orders by post or telegram promptly attended to. 760 c ANTED Known—Boots ! Boots I V? That Hates and Co. are Clearing a few desperate lines of Boots, etc., to wit, Ladies’ Leather, 4a 6d; Men’s Shooters, Pegged, 10s; Men’s Elastic sides, 9s, and a lot of odd lines that must be cleared at once. 7 1278 SOMETHING worth knowing.—F. F. CLAYTON, Practical Tailor, pro fessed Coat and Habit Maker, is next Jones and Bradshaw’s, East street. F. F. O. is too well known as a master of his profession to need further comment. One trial will prove it Gentlemen’s own ma terial made up ; repairs and alterations carefully attended to. 10 1952 WANTED Known—C. Hawkin’s, o! Tiuwald, having decided to com pete with either Christchurch or Ashbur ton, in price and qu dity of Boots, will, Ist January, 1835, .tell for Cash Only, ac the following reduced rates; —Men’s Harvest Bluchers, tips and nailed, 5i 9d; Shooter Boots, 10s 31; Women’s Strong Lace Boots, 8s 6d ; Leather Elastic, 9s 6d; Children’s all reduced from 1s per pair. Motto—“ Small Pro fits and Quick Returns.” O. Haw \ in’s, Boot and Shoemaker. 12 2393 WANTED Known—J. Mbbou & Co., are still Selling On and not Selling Off at saleroom prices. J. M. and Go’s Furniture is made for use as well as ornament and not for auction salts. The best materials are used, being specially (elected, and combined with good workmanship, all goods are guaran teed of the best quality, and at the very lowest prices. East and Barnett street, Ashburton. 12 23 42 WANTED Known—The undersigned beg to notify to their customers and the public generally that they have Removed into the premises adjoining Mr Taylor, Baker, East street. By strict attention to business and making a good article, they hope to merit the continu ance of public patronage. Fowke and McEwen, Bootmakers, East street, Ash burl on. 10 1973



Special Advertisements. NOTICE TO CONSUMERS OF COAL. THE undersigned are now landing, ex s.s iJauroto, the Best Newcastle Coal Imported for the season A TRIAL SOLICITED They have also added to their stocks of Building Materials the following lines, viz, y.D.L Timber and Palings Kauri Timber, Flooring and Lining Roofing Iron, Doors and Sashes Lime, Cement, Fencing Materials, Ac., And every requisite for the trade. MAOPHERSON, FILMEE AND CO. (late A. Hayes), ' SAWMILLERS, TIMBER, COAL, AND FIR U WOOD MERCHANTS. Bast street, Ashburton.



RRIYAL of annuals Boys’ and Girls’ Own Annuals, Chatterbox, Sunday, Qaiver, Child’s Companion, Little Folks, Child’s Own Magazine, , British Workwomen, British Workmen, Cottager and Artisan, etc. CHRISTMAS CARDS In great Variety and Newest Designs. PRIZE BOOKS! An immense Stock of PRIZE BOOKS ( School Prizes School Committees will do well to pay a visit and inspect for themselves. LIBERAL DISCOUNT ALLOWED Thomas F. Farley, BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, AND PRINTER, Always on hand. to all Schools by



Special Advertisements. Dimant and Coe, ABE authorised LOCAL AGENTS for Singer’s SEWING M A CHINES, and are prepared to receive PAYMENTS and afford all information iu connection therewith. Treadle and Hand Machines on Time Payments. A supply <f Machine estras on hand. CONNER EAST AND TASCRED 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., MERCH.ANT TAILORS, WE have much pleasure in announcing to our friends and patrons, and all who may feel interested in the general ogress of our times that we have just coived a splendid assortment of Tweeds, Coatings, Serges, etc., etc., of the beat juality and latest designs—suitable for the season we are now entering. All Goods Supplied ait 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 k SUMMER CLOTHING, Manufactured from the renowned Wear Resisting MOSGIEL TWEEDS. The fit and workmanship of every gar ment iu undoubtedly unsurpassed, whili the large production and increased busi ness enables the proprietors to offei special advantages as to price. Men’s, Boys’ and Children’s Clothing in every variety at Wholesale Prices. SL’rts, Hats, Hosiery, Blankets, Bugs, Portmanteaux, and every requisite at WHOLESALE PRICES. Note the address NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, EAST STREET, Ashburton 25 Branches Now Open 2£ Christmas Carnival AND FANCY BAZAAR Will be opened on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6th, 1884 SIXPENNY~& SHILLING TABLES, . Also, a TABLE of VARIETIES fron ONE PENNY to FOURPENGE. All are heartily welcomed. Please observe.—ln the ROOM NEXT ti my PRESENT SHOP, specially takei for the Christmas Season. Admission—FßEE. B. Bevan, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, (Next Shop to Quill’s 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 to ten per cent on the money spent; so that if you spend LlO you can choose anything 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 One Shilling you will get something. And every time you come during this month of De cember and up to January Gih, 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 one 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 12A per cant 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 AND SUMMER SEASON. Feints, TJkesh Stu’fbs, Cosxujmps, Trimmings, Fancy Tibs, Hosiery, Millinery, Men’s, Boys’, and Youths’ Cbothing, Shirts (assorted), Hats, &g., <So. , Of newest designs, super-excellent makes, and durability, selected and offered for the especial purpose of well and worthily recommending Victoria House as pre-eminent for variety, quality, liberality, and incomparable value. Ladies’, Men’s, and Children's BOOTS, &c., at “ eall again" prices. Patterns of Body n, Mosgeil, and Kaiapoi T WEifiDS received weekly, from which Men’s Youths’, and Hoys’ Garments are promptly made to measure, jfit, finish, and fashion perfect. Charges strict.’y reasonable. Dimant and Coe. Ready-Money Drapers, Clothiers, do. East and Tanored otreets/in’premiaoa Stely ocoupiedjby Orr and Co, ’ I



Special Advertisements. Christmas Fruit. CURRANTS, 5£ per lb NEW RAISINS, 6id per lb NEW SULTANAS, 7id per lb \EW FIGS (per Ruapehu), la per box NEW MUSCATELS, la 6d per lb JORDAN ALMONDS, 2s per lb ASSORTED PEELS, ls6d pur lb ENGLISH OUT LOAF SUGAR, 5d MiX <:D BISCUITS, 63 per lb PLAIN BISCUITS, 3d per lb BEST WHITE CRYSTAL SUGAR, 3£d james McGregor. Tanuued Street. 12 2342



“ Vcni, Vidi, Vici.” JURIST MAS & NEW YEAR CARDS AT HALF PRICE TOYS & FANCY GOODS GREATLY REDUCED IN PRICE, Andrewes Bros., Booksellers, Stationers, &c., EAST STREET, SOUTH, Ashburton. R GALL O W A WHEELWRIGHT Wakanui road, Ashburton. Y, (Next Ray’s Machine Shop) Special attention is devoted to all kinds of repairs. Combined with moderate charges. 11 2199