COMMERCIAL.

Ashburton Guardian Office, Thursday afternoon. Messrs Friedlander Bros, (in conjunction with Messrs Robert Wilkin and Co.) report, on the Live Stock Market for the week ending 31st March, as follows ; —A very large entry of all classes of sheep, quite 15,000 to 16,000, were again brought forward, most of which consisted of merino and crossbred breeding ewes* merino wethers* and crossbred, lambs* besides a rather heavy entry for this market of fat crossbred sheep, the most part of which were not sold. We sold on account of Messrs Sutherland, Be rce. Bishop, Lamb, E. Cox, the Woodland farm, and others the following lines, and topped the market w th a sj lendul line of 270 crossbred lambs, bn account of Mr Sutherland at los 3d, Mr John Grieg being the purchaser. Without exception they weie the best line submitted this season at the Ashbuiton County Yards, and Mr Sutherland deserves credit for the manner in which hs generally places his lambs in the market. Last got los 4d ior a mixed line. The other lots we disposed of were—77 crossbred broken mouth ewes at 7s 6d ;So lam ns at 7s 3d; 189 merino ewes at 53 ; 9S merino wethers, for ward condition, at 6s 3d ; 113 merino ewes at 5s 2d ; 340 merino wethers, fresh condition, rt Cs tod; 92 crossbred lambs at 7s 6d ; 138 crossbred lambs at 6s 6d ; 370 inferior merino ewes and 74 merino cull ewes at is 6d ; 113 crossbred ewes, full mouth, at 93 ; 372 cross bred ewes, four and six-tooth, rather small, rt 9s id ; 54 broken mouth ewes at 7s ; 25 small hoggets at 3s 8d Full mouth Lincoln rams we sold 4at ;4 at ig. In fat sheep : Merino wethers sold at from 6s 6d to 7s; crossbred ewes frem 10s qd to us 7d and 12s 3d ; a line of very n ee crossbred at 13s. Pigs : There was only a small lot, which sold readily at full market price. A very small entry of cattle completed the day’s business, and which sold very freely at rates quoted during last two sales.

MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close at the Ashburton Post Office follows

For Christchurch and North at 6 a.m. 10.30 a.m., and 6 p.m., daily. For Chertsey Rakaia, &c., at 10.30 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, and Geraldine, at 10 a. no. daily. If or Temuka, at 6 a.m. and 10 a.tn., For and South, at 6 a.m., 10 *.m., and 4.30 p.m., daily. For Greenstreet and Ashburton Forks, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10.45 s.m. For Wakanui, Elgin, Seaview, Seafield, and Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at 6.30 a. m. For Mount Somers, on Tuesdays and . aturdaya, at 6 a,m. and 4.30 p.m. For Mayfield, on Tuesdays and Satur days, at 6 a.m. For Ashtsn, Waterton and Longbeach, at 4.30 p.m. daily. For Flemington, on Mondays, Wednes days, and Fridays, at 4.30 p. m. For Newlands, on Tuesdays and Fri days at 10.30 a.m. Mails arrive at the Ashburton Post •Jffice — From Christchurch and Rakaia at 10.16 »,m., 4.35 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. From Chertsey, &c. at 10.15 a.m. and 4.35 p.m. daily. From Dunedin and intermediate places -at 6.3 / ‘* ~>,m. daily. From Temuka and Timaru at 10.40 a.m. 11.30 p.m., and 8 p.m. daily. From Greenstreet and Ashburton Forks, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10 4.m. Por Mount Somers and Ashburton Gorge, on Tuerdays and Saturdays, at 6 ».m. and 4 30 p.m., and on Wednesdays >t 5 p.m. From Mayfield, on Tuesdays and Satur days, at 10.6 a.m. From Ashton, Waterton, 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 iays, and Saturdays, at 10 a. m. From Elgin, Wakanui, Seafield, and Kyle on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sat ur ay f, at 4 p.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 1885. New Legislative Councillors.

It is somewhat anomalous that the first step taken by the Stout- Vogel Government towards the reform of the Upper House should be the creation of nine new Legislative Councillors under the present constitution. It may be that the appointments have been made with a view to facilitate the passage of a Bill, announced by the Colonial Secretary, having for its object the re constitution of that august senatorial chamber. We do not affirm that ap pointments made to that branch of the Assembly for a purpose other than its legislative efficiency, must always, and under all circumstances, be unjustifi able ; the end may, in some rare in stances, justify the means. But, as suming for a moment that these life senators have been created with the object we have suggested, we cannot ad mit thatexisting circumstances justify the adoption of exceptional means to obtain what may be a very desirable end. It is a step which only the strongest neces sity can vindicate, and it has not been clearly shown that that necessity exists. It is possible, although there may be strong presumptive evidence to the contrary, that the present Council might wisely and graciously submit to the force of public opinion, and that the popular wish might be realised without establishing a precedent of a most dangerous description, and insidu ously assaulting an institution which has very generally, if not always wisely, recognised the important functions it was designed to discharge. Setting aside our assumption and making a closer examination of the individual claims of the new Councillors to the distinction conferred upon them, it is difficult to discover any legis lative ability or political achieve ments that can entitle all these gentlemen to an annuity of two hun dred guineas from the public ex chequer, a life pass over the Govern ment railways and a distinctive prefix to their names. Without trespassing on matter that could not de discussed in the public press without impropriety, we may observe that several of the new councillors cannot be designated repre sentatives of property, a qualification popularly ascribed to members of the Upper House. But the absence of wealth we regard as no detriment ■ the interests of property are so intimately associated with order and good govern ment that we should not apprehend any violence towards the former, even if ability and integrity were the only quali fications demanded from our Legis lative Councillors. Indeed, if these qualifications had been made im perative it would have been a matter for sincere congratula tion, although several of the gentlemen recently elevated to the Chamber would have remained beyond the precints of its august walls. We shall draw no invidious comparisons, but those of our readeis who care to review the recent history of New Zealand, to examine the careers and the actions of our pub lic men, and to conscientiously admit their conclusions, must go with us in saying that some consideration other than merit has influenced the latest appointments to the Legislative Coun cil, and that many well tried and able politicians who would have Jbeen an ornament and a power to the Assembly have been ignored.

Mistaken Identity.

The Tlnara Heraldrefen'mgyesterda.y to the recently appointed Legislative Councillors, said—“We do not say that

all the newly-created Councillors are unfit for the position ; but in the one or two instances, in which men of un doubted ability and standing have been chosen, not for these qualities, but to serve some political end. Take the

case of Mr W. C. Walker, the member for Ashburton, for example, Mr Walker is a gentleman of good social position, whom everyone re spects, and is certainly not devoid of ability. Mr Walker might, however, have remained a private country gentle man for ever and a day, and we venture to say the present Government would never have recognised his fitness

for the Legislative Council if he had not proved himself extremely useful in the Lower House. Mr

Walker, we have no doubt, detests the bother and worry of .politics. He came forward however at a most critical time

: or the Government, won the Ashbur

ton seat for them when Sir Julius him self could not wrest it from Mr Wason, and worked like a horse as “whip” for the party during the troublous times of last session. His services were un doubtedly valuable: his reward has been prompt and swift. In the serene atmosphere of the Upper House he will not have to reflect on the “ bore ” of canvassing electorates, save as an ex perience that is past; and he will not have to be flitting about the House at all hours of the night, buttonholing, cajoling, wheedling, and arguing with obdurate members who will persist

in looking at the question from 1 every point of view but the right one.” Referring to the same subject to-day, the Herald says “It appears that it is not Mr W. C. Walker of Ashbur ton, who has been raised to the Legis lative Council, but Mr Launcelot Walker, of Mount Four Peaks sta tion via Woodbury. Mr Launcelot Walker, is a colonist of long standing in Canterbury, and will be a decided accession to the strength of the Coun cil. It is not too much to say that the appointment of this gentleman and that of Captain Kenny, of Marlborough, are the principal redeeming features in the selection made by the Government, Mr W. C. Walker, it is unnecessary to add,, will continue to do good ser vice as the efficient representative of Ashburton in the Lower House.”

It is deplorable to find that our able contemporary has not escaped the in fection of local prejudice. We trust it may be many years before Mr W. C ] Walker’s energy and intelligence are removed from their present useful sphere in the Lower House and rele gated to the sombre atmosphere of the Legislative Council, but that he would make an excellent Councillor there can be little doubt. Whether Mr Launce lot Walker will prove a desirable acquisition to the ranks of our legisla tors remains to be seen, and, in the meantime, we should prefer a tried politician to a novice bearing the highest credentials even from the Timartt Herald.

01 Good Friday and Easter Monday the Post Office will be closed, and mails will be despatched by the early morning and express trains only. The Telegraph Office w'll be open from 0 to 10 a m. and 7 to 8 p. ra. both days. I To-morrow being Good Friday, services will be held at St Stephen's Church at 11 a.m. and 730 pm. There will also be a special service for children at 2 4A p. m. The collections during the day will be devoted to the Sick and Needy Fund. Our town and northern subscribers are requested to see that they receive the second, not the first, edition of the Guardian. During the disturbed state of affairs in Europe and Asia, out ffvst edition will be published in time to reach our southern subscribers by the 4 45 p. m train ; our second edition will be delayed so that it may contain the whole ’of the day’s cable-grams. We have been requested to stale that the usual monthly meeting of the Waka nui Road Board will be held on Saturday, 11th inst. We often hear (says a journal published for the natives in South Africa) of “ Eng lish customs,” and of “ native customs.” There was a time when the first woollen blanket was worn by a Kaffirman in this

country. Other men slowly followed his example until now it is the custom to wear such blankets. There was a day

when a native was persuaded to wear a pair of bools ; and now yearly the custom of going naked is giving way to the custom of wearing boots and other English gar ments. Thu’all customs grow from or are changed by one person. We all know how the old people of a village laughed at, and even persecuted, the first young man or the first young woman who threw off the blanket for other clothing ; and miny are aware of how, gradually, they came to follow this example. Well, iust so must it be if the New Year is to mark progress towards what is true and

right. T hose who know what is evil must set their faces against it, those who under stand something of the value of “ sweeter manners, purer laws,” must practise them, and in time the customs will prevail in the tribe or nation. Work at the Winchester encampment has been going on all day. Yesterday Captain and Adjutant Newall and fe’er geant-Major Finn went up by the mid-day train to superintend the pitching ot tents for the accommodation of the “troops.” What military men call the “fatigue squad” —i e. , the squ id who do the actual manual libor of pitching the tonta— has been supplied by the Temuka Volunteers, whose residence so near the site of the camp makes the duty lighter to them than it would be to any other corps. This afternoon the C. Y. 0. joined the 4.30 train to proceed to the camp, and our local riflemen will join the late train to-night, which carries the Gar-

rison corps to the scene of action. Our own correspondent will be on the spot, and will supply us with items of interest during the time the men are under canvas.

All those wishing to take partin a game of football with the members of the M F. 0., are requested to meet on the Do main ground at 3 o’clock to-morrow after noon.

The first tea meeting in connection with the Tinwald Presbyterian Church Sabbath School was held on Friday even ing. The Rev A. Blake presided. At the gathering of friends and children which followed the tea, the Rev A. M. Beattie and Mr VV. G. Wallace, the super intendent, addressed the meeting. The addresses were followed by the distribu tion of appropriate reward books to the young people present, upwards of forty of whom had been in regular attendance. Four prizes and three certificates came as

a result of the Presbytery examination. The service of song, “ Jess c*’a First Prayer,” was then gone through, giving great satisfaction to those present, Mr Wallace rendering the connective pas sages, and Miss Steel presiding at the harmonium. Illustrative views were shown by a magic lantern, and votes of thanks to the ladies who provided the tea, to the choir, the teachers, and others brought the meeting to a close. The usual monthly meeting of the Methven School Committee was held on Tuesday evening. Present—Messrs R. Patton (chairman), Shann, Butt, J. Hibbs and McWilliam. An apology was re ceived from Mr Quinn for non-attend ance. The master’s monthly report was read and approved of. The Chairman reported that the contractor for shingling was making fair progress It was resolved that the Chairman purchase coals, fire wood and some sundries for the school, and have the water tank cleaned. A vote of thanks was passed to the Sports Com mittee for their donation of L 5 for prizes. It was resolved that the school be closed on Good Friday and iSaster Monday. The Secretary was instructed to give notice to a householder to send his children to school, or the compulsory clauses of the Act would be enforced. After passing several accounts for payment the oom° mittee adjourned. Hop Bitters gives good digestion, active liver, good circulation and buoyant spirits. Get the only genuine American’s Go’s. Re id. That husband of mine is three times the man he was before he began using “ Wells Health Rerewer.” Druggists, The N.Z Drug Co., General Agents. 2 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 cpstiveness, 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, fid.— [Advt,

Owners are reminded that entries for the Tiuwald races, to bo held on 15ch instant, must bo made to the Secretary', Mr J. Heseltine, at Scott’s Hotel, Tin waffi, by 9 p.m on Satnr ay next.

A return of the Customs revenue col lected in the colony during the month of March appears in another column. The oflice of the Ashburton County Council will be closed from this evening until Wednesday morning next.—The office of the Borough Council will be closed on Friday and Monday.— The office of the Resident Magistrate’s Court will be closed on Friday, Monday, and Tuesday, but police busi ness will be taken on Tuesday as usual. All the solicitors offices will be closed from this evening until Wednesday morning next. The Banks will be closed from this evening until Tuesday morning. There will be no public ition of the Guardian to-morrow, but should any important telegrams bo received during the day, they will be published as “ ex trag.” We shall publish as usual on

Monday. The railway arrangements for Easter Monday are advertised in this issue.

The special holiday excursion train from Christchurch to Dunedin will pass through Ashburton at about 10 30 this evening. A>,other unfortunate. —Again we must draw the attention of our readers to the fact that a £2,424 stock of Clothing and General Dra pery, in the estate of Dennis O’Connell, tra ding in Lyttelton and Cristchurch, now bank rupt, was purchased by H. E. May & Co., of the Hall, High street, for ,£954. or only a little over one-third of its value. H. E. M. and Co. are now selling it at half the marked price, which surely ought to seenre a speedy clearance. Holloways Ointment and Pills. —

Diseases of the Bowels.—A remedy, which has been tested and proved in a thousand dif-

ferent ways, capable of eradicting poisonous taints from ulcers and healing them up,_ merits a trial of its capacity for extracting the internal corruptions from the bowels. On rubbing Holloway’s Ointment repeatedly on the abdo men a rash appears, and as it thickens the alvine irritability subsides. Acting as a deri vative, this unguent draws to the surface, re leases the tender intestines from all acrid mat ters, and prevents inflammation, dysentery, and piles, for which blistering was the old fashioned, though successful treatment, now from its painfulness fallen into disuse, the dis covery of this Ointment having proclaimed a remedy possessing equally derivative, yet. per fectly painless powers. —[Advt.

DEFENCE OF NEW ZEALAND.

Auckland, Last Night.

Mr Ackerman, of the Public Works Department, began to-day to lay off a road leading from the entrance to the North Head Reserve to the site of the batteries which it is proposed to erect on the pro montory. Fifty navvies are to be put on to the work to-morrow. A large concrete magazine is to be erected, the road to be completed in ton days. Wellington, Last night. A number of Volunteer corps are offer ing their services to Government, but none will be accepted unless they are willing to give their services free of caph .tation. Of course the G rvernment would provide the arms. The Bon J. Ballance, accompanied by Mr McKerrow, Surveyor-General, will probably leave for the South about the middle of next week. They will be ab sent about three weeks, and will inspect Crown lands, picking out suitable blocks for special settlement. It is understood that Government are having a revision made of the officers of Militia, and that this step is being taken with the view of ascertaining which of the officers wish to retain their commissions. It is believe! that a firm in town is charging (on behalf of the Government) a number of oil drums with dynamite, which are to be sunk at the entrance of the ports in readiness, to be exploded by electricity from the shore should there be any attack by hostile cruisers. We have the best authority for saying that Mai or Cautley will leave Wellington for Lyttelton on Friday, and will go on to Dunedin The Public Works engineers a'.d workmen will be in readiness to begin operations as soon as the roads and sites are pegged out. Meanwhile the limber for platforms and magazines is being ordered, and there will be no delay what ever in putting the works in progress. Government are considering the advis ableness of cancelling all commissions at present held in the militia, and issuing a new list, which would comprise several fresh names

YESTERDAY’S LATE TELEGRAMS.

Auckland. At the enquiry into the stranding of the steamer Th-unas Pussell, Captain He lander was exonerated. The enquiry mto her wreck was further adjourned. The wreck was sold to-day for Ll6O, to Hawk wood. The Ringarooma, from Sydney, passed a steamer supposed to ba the Nicool, for Auckland, on March 30. Wellington. It is understood that negotiations are proceeding with a view to a sculling match being arranged between Hearn, of Wel lington, and Braith waite, of Wanganui. The proposal is to row a three-mile race, the champion conceding half a minute. Dunedin. M‘Mahon and Leitch’s t! Silver King ” company concluded a very successful sea son here to-night. The play ran for eleven nights. The company go north. The Rev. F. Montague Powell, rector of Stroxton, near Grantham, Lincoln shire, has been appointed to fill St Mat thew’s, of this city. Mr J, W. Salmond, M. A., son of Pro fessor Salmond, who won the Gilchrist scholarship, and went Home to study law in London, has passed the first section of thoL.L.B. degree, at the London Uni versity, with first-class honors, thereby winning the law scholarahsp of L4O, ten able for two years. There ware between 70 and 80 competitors.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Sydney, March 27. The Indemnity Bill was soon passed through both Houses. In the Assembly Mr Buchanan moved a resolution against the Speaker for being present at a dinner given to Ministers during the recess. The speech was characterised by bad taste, and the motion having been seconded by Mr MoElhone, the two alone supported it on division. Parliament was prorogued to-day by proclamation. Some very lively meetings are being held in Argyle electorate. The German frigate Steiss has arrived at Cooktown en route for New Britain. Melbourne, March 21. The proprietors of the Anjm entertained Mr G. A. Sala last night- The Governor visited the Admiral on board the Nelson, and remained during the night. He visited the defences to day.

The Masonic demonstration yesterday was a very grand affiir ; large numbers of the Order took part in it.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT

ASHBURTON— To-day. (Before H. C. S. Baddeley, Esq , R.M.) Drunk and Disorderly. William Worrier, alias ‘“Bill the Soldier” alias “ Bill the Rover,” who was discharged from the Ashburton Hospital on Tuesday, for having been drunk and disorderly in Barnett street was fined 60s and costs with the alternative or 14 days’ imprison ment. Civil Cases. Mount Somers Road Board v Thomp son, claim L 9 6s Bd. —Mr Parnell ap peared for the defendant, and applied for an adjournment, stating that he had only been instructed in the case yesterday, and owing to great pressure of business had been unable to examine the law points involved. —Adjournment granted, the de fendant to pay costs. Mount Somers Road Board v Gerard, claim L7O Os 6d.—Mr Wilding for the defendant, made a similar application in this case, and the adjournment was granted. Moison v Worner, claim L 4 6s. — Judgment by default for the amount claimed and costa. Moison v Simpson, claim 13s 6J. Judg ment by default for the amount claimed and costs. New Zealand Grain Agency and Mer cantile Company, Limited v Be'ts, claim L 24 lla 3d.—Mr Purnell for the plaintiff. —Mr Wilding for the defendant. — Mr Wilding applied for an adjournment. —Mr Purnell had no objection to the ad journment if security were given.—The security was given, and the cise ad journed. Bird v Bosenburg, claim Ll 5 15s. —Judgment by default for amount i claimed and costs. Mount Somers Road Board v Ruddick, 1 claim, L 4 3s. —Judgment by default |for I amount claimed and costa.

Patterson v McConochie, claim L2 18s. —Mr Wilding for the plaintiff, Mr Crisp for the defendant.—Sarah A. Patterson, a widow, the plaintiff, gave evidence as to the accuracy of the claim which was for* some chaff cut by the husband of wit ness. previous to his decease, for defend ant.—Robert Patterson, son of the last witness, said that on behalf of his father he had arranged in June, 1883, to cut some chaff for defendant at 3£d per bag. The work represented by the claim done, but had not been paid for. Witness had kept all his father’s accounts as the. latter was no scholar.—To Mr Crisp : Witness had made the arrange ment for cutting the chaff ; he was confi dent that his father had not in any way modified the arrangement. Witness knew Frisby and Corbitt, they were neighbors of witness, and both had chaffcutters. Witness had never quarrelled with tlje defendant. Some time ago witness paid defendant L2 in respect to a land transaction; the present claim was then owing. Matthew Patterson,, another son of the plaintiff, corroborated the evidence of the last witness. This closed the case for the plaintiff, and Mr Crisp led the following evidence for the defence :—Andrew McConochie, the de fendant, said that he had arranged with James Patterson, now deceased, to have a stack of oats cut into chaff. In return for tho'cutting witness was to give Pat terson a part of a coil of barbed wire. Patterson out the chaff, but his wife would not allow him to take the wire. Subsequently witness had given Patterson 20s in discharge of accounts between them. Witness had never obtained a receipt, but had paid the money in the presence of a witness. Patterson had out 7o sacks of chaff for witness. Witness hid never b,en asked for the account till he received the summons.—To Mr Wild ing : Witness had never received a de mand for the account from Messrs Wild ing and Caygill. gHe had made no written record of the quantity of chaff cut. The money was paid to witness in December 1883 —J. G. Restall had seen the stack of oats cut into chaff by Patterson. He estimated that it would produce about 120 sacks of chaff —John McConochie, a son of defendant, recollected Patterson, now deceased, coming to the defendant's place in December, 1883. The defendant had paid Patterson some money in settle meat of accounts between them, and the latter had said they were then square, and he would send over a receipt —Mr Wild ing having addressed the Bench, judg ment was given for the defendant. Mclntyre v Moore, claim L 27 10j.— Mr Wilding for the plaintiff, Mr Purnell for the defendant.—Mr Wilding, in open ing the case, said that the plaintiff bad sold to the defendant a draught horse at L 27 10q and the defendant had given the plaintiff an unbroken colt for disposal oh hif behalf.—Robert Mclntyre, the plain tiff, said that in April, 1883, the defendant had asked witness if he had a horse for sale. Witness replied that he had a mare which he thought would suit defendant, and the price would be L 27 10s. The defendant arranged to take the mare, and sent a colt to witness to be sold, the pro ceeds to be applied in part payment for the mare. The defendant had promised to pay the difference between the price of the mare and the proceeds of' the colt after harvest. Witness had sold the colt for DIG 10s. A man named Scott was present when defendant promised to pay for the mare after harvest.—To Mr Par nell .- The arrangement for the sale of the mare was made in Bullock’s saleyard. He would not swear that no one but the

principals were present during the nego ir tiationa. The witness recited the oonvor . aaion that had taken place in respect to the mare and colt. Nothing was said about an exchange. The defendant had the mare on a week’s trial ; at the con- elusion of that time he had expressed r himself as much pleased with the mare. [ Witness sold the colt about a month after defendant had taken possession of the 7 mare. Witness had never sent defendant . an account for the difference in the value 2 of the horses. Messrs Wilding and Oay gill had - written to the defendant demanding payment.—To Mr Wilding; The colt would not have brought more than Ll2 by auction ; ho obtained more by selling it privately with others.— John Scott had been present at a oorver * sation between the plaintiff and defendant in respect to the horses. The defendant ‘ had said that the plaintiff was to sell the ' colt and apply the proceeds towards pay -1 ment for the mare, and he (the defendant) 1 would pay the balance after harvest. He was not a friend of either parry : a mere casual acqu distance,—J. Stephens, a blacksmith, knew the mare subject of the present action. He valued the mare at from L 27 to L3Q. He had a’so seen the colt, which he valued at fromLlfi to Ll 7. Witness had understood that the colt was to be sold by auction when brought to town. He did not think it at all likely plaintiff would have exchanged the mare for the colt.—This concluded the evidence I for the plaintiff, and the following evi dence was called by Mr Purnell for the defence.—James Moore, the defendant, said that he had refuted L 25 for the colt exchanged with the plaintiff He had brought the colt into town for the pur pose of fitting it wiih a collar. Plaintiff had seen the colt and commented favor- 1 ably upon its appearance Subsequently it had been arranged that witness should give the colt for one of two broken mares < p aim iff had at his farm. Witness had had two previous transactions wi h the plaintiff. Nothipg had been ind about a "sale: it was “horse iW horse,” Witness’s object in M»king the exchange was to secure a horsi ready broken for immediate work. Opaseing the mare'witness was dissatisfied with the bargain. The witness, Scott, / had never been present at a conversation I ai between witness and plaintiff. At the ] IS

time of the exchange witness hsd about L3OO in the Bink, and could at once have paid for the mare if he had made a .pur chase. He valued the mare at LlB. —To Bit Wilding : The colt at the time of the exchange was rising 3 years. A man Hardwick, now in Southland, had of fered witness L 25 for the colt. The wit ness Stephens, had made a mistake in saying that witness had expressed his in tention to offer the colt for sale by auction. —rWilliam Mcßae, an employee of the defendant, had been present at a conver sation between the plaintiff and defendant in reference to the horses. The plaintiff had said, after inspecting the colt that it i was a good one, and defendant had of fered to. exchange horses if the plaintiff would give one equal in value to the colt. Nothing was said about a sale, nor about money to :pass between the parties : the plaidtiff had said, “ Well, it will be . horse for horse; a level swap/” Witness had gone to the farm of plaintiff to deliver the colt and obtain tha mare. Plaintiff had pointed, out ths mare, and said it was of the same age as the colt. Nothing was said at ~that time wbont money to pass between the parties nor the mare being on trial. The colt was by Heather Jock out of Blossom, a mare bred by John Grigg. The .colt was sound at the time of the exchange. It was brought to town to be fitted with harness. —To Mr Wilding : Witness valued the colt at from L 25 to L 23 ; the filly at from LlB to L2O. The exchange was notfavor able for the defendant, who had expressed himseb' dissatisfied with it. The colt was not brought to town to bo sold. —William Dalton, farmer, Wakanut, said he knew the two horses in dispute. He valued tha colt at L 25, and the filly at about Llß.—John Stephens, re called, in answer to Mr Wilding, said he was positive that the de fendant had told him that ha had brought the oolt into town for the purpose of sell ing it Witness had also heard the plaintiff request defendant for the settlement of the account about. three mouths ago-—Mr Wilding pointed out that defendant, during cross.examination, had distinctly denied the above allega tions. Counsel having addressed the Bench, His Worship said in the face of such conflicting testimony, he could not possibly record ..judgment. Plaintiff would be nonsuited, without coats.

Rowse v Jones, claim L 8 lie. The claim was for meals and drink supplied to defendant in the hotel of the plaintiff at Methven.—Me Wilding appeared for plaintiff; defendant did not appear. His Wo ship said that .plaintiff under the present Licensing ■ Act, could not recover for liquor supplied to other than a bond fide lodger, and this. part of the claim having bean deducted, judg ment was given for L 5 14 1 and coats. The Court then adjourned. 7

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents,

A QUERY.

To the Editor. Sir, —Would you kindly give me your ; decision on the following question;—ls- il grammatical|to say “ two pair of gloves," : or “ two pairs of gloves I am, etc., Malcolm. Ashburton, April Ist. [lt is grammatical to say “ Two pairs of gloves.’’—.

SPORTING.

- —♦ ■ . ■~~ CHRISTCHURCH AUTUMN [ MEETING. The following weights were declared last night for the 0.J.0. Autumn Meet ing : Free Handicap. • st. lb. at. lb. Tasman 10 ‘0 Moody ... 6 C| Trenton ... 810 Maccaruni ... 6 0 S'u’iina ... 8 8 Rocket ... G 0 Administrator 8 6 Berrlngton ... 0 0 Sou’-wester... 8 6 Linwood ... 6 0 Nelson " ... 8 6 Gaiters ... 6 0 Taiaroa ... 8 2 Marquis ... 6 0 Ju'y ... 8 0 Hector ■ ... 6 0 Mata ... 8 0 Garibaldi ... 6 0 Salvage ... 713 Louth ... 6 0 Ike ... ... 7 9 Nonpareil' ... 6 0 Wapiti ... 7 3 Marmion ... 6 0 Marion ... 7 "3 Princess Royal 6 0 Billy ... 7 2 Papanui ... 6 0 Capt. Webster 7 1 Oaida- 6 0 Russley ... 612 Matanaka ... 6 0 Lochiel ... 612 Master Agnes 6 0 Lady Evelyn 6 7’ Presto- ..; 6 0 Forerunner 6 7 Castilla filly 6' 0 , Borderraan 6 7 Hibernia ... 6 0 Kingask ... 6 7 Irish King ... 6 0 Take Miss ... 6 7 Mokoia ... 6 0 Talebearer ... 6 7 Rubezhal ... 6 0 Conundrum 6 5 . Ravencraig... 6- 0 Oranmer ~. 6 5 Kate Kelly... 6 0 , Leon... ... G 5 Mokarakara C 0 Puck ... 6 5 Azim(. 6 0 • Silver Queen 6 5 Royalty ... 6 0 Secretary ... 6 0 • Hurdle Back Handicap. ; Ravenswood 12 6 Gaiters ... 10 5 Bordermxn 12 0 Secretary ... 10 2 Mokarakara 10 10 Marquis ... 10 2 Azim ...i 10 7 Royalty ... 9 0- ■■ Moody ... 10 7 Presto - ... 9 0 Master Agnes 10 ; Hector • A,. 9 0 Epsom Weltbb; Handicap. Nelson ... 10 1 Kingask ... 8 2 j Administr’torlO 1 Conundrum 8. JO Taiaroa ... 911 Oranmer ... 8 0 Capt. Webster 810 Puck ... 8 0

Training Notes.

(By Telegraph.) . Christchurch, To-day, This morning broke beautifully fine and mild, but the work performed was of a - , very limited character, only a few hbrses i " being on the course, and nothing seam- , tioual was done. Long before daylight E. Cutts had worked some of team. July, with clothing on, did a serviceable , sweat twice round the trial gallop at a strong pace, Wapiti accompanying the son of Idali» for the last mile and a .quarter. Cranmer did steady work on the plough." ‘ M. Hobbs rent Borderman, three miles on the grass at ha f speed. S Wadddlt gave Ouida and Eve.toa Lad a seady -• • gallop twice round, after which Ouida covered a mile and a quarter at the eame. ( -. pace. J." Armstrong sent Miss and Spade Guinea, separately, twice round on the grass at a good half pace, finishing, ' fast. Mr J. E. Pilbrow’a Mata and thd, . Wai-iti colt did half speed work oboe round. Mr P. Butler’s Talebearer and Hanlan cantered to the six furlongs post, ; r and came home at three-quarter pace, after which Tim Whiffler covered two miles at half speed.

AUCKLAND AUTUMN MEETING.

Auckland, Last Might. The following are the acceptance* fair - the undermentioned events at the Aataoia , - Meeting Tradesman's Handicap. Turquoise, Minerva, Mitrailleuse, Emir Bey, The * Dauphin, Necklace, Kewi, The Poet, Sir Bedivere, Ka!o, Mystery, Revolver, Vic tory, Torpedo, Oast Ashore. Hurdles.— Maocaronl, King, Nigger, Minuet, Director, Claud, Quilp, New Year, Chevalier. The following is the latest betting on . the Easter Handicap . - I 100 to 50 agat Necklace - 100 —2O Minerva and ; Wood Nymph 100 —ls Libeller and The Poet 100 —l4 Buzzard * 100 100 100 Of the horses in training at Ellerslie at present, nothing is going better than Necklace and Minerva.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 1885.



DAILY MEMORANDA.



AUCTION SALES. Saturday, April 4. Mr Thos. Bullock, at the Arcade, Burnett atreet—Blacksmith’s Stock-in-trade Tuesday, April 7 Messrs Matson, Cox and C )., at the Tinwald Saleyards—Stock MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, Em Thursday, April 2 Orange Lodee—Regular Monthly meeting in the New Orange Hall ; 7.30 p. m. Friday. April 3 Oddfellows’ Hall—Baptist Church Anni versary Tea Meeting Town Hall—“ Messiah,” at 8 o’clock Wednesday, April 8 Orange Hall—Star of the East, 1.0.G.T., meeting at 8 o'clock Tuesday. April 7 I O.G.T. —Tea and Public Meeting, in the Oddfellows’ Hall Friday, Ap il 10. Lonbgeach Road Board at Road Board Office. Saturday, April 11 Afakanui Road Board, a' Hoad Board office, Moore street, at 10.3) a.m. Monday, April 13. Bi rough Council, at Borough Council Chambers, at 7. SO Arcade Chambers—Slar of Ashburton, U.A.0.D., at 8 o’clock Tuesday, April 14. St Stephen’s Schoolroom —Tea and Concert Ashburton School Committee —Monthly Meeting, in the Schoolroom, at 7.30 NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. Advertisements for The Ashburton Guardian niuat be sent in not later than 3 p.m., with the number of insertion, written plainly on the copy, otherwise they will be inserted until counter manded, and charged accordingly. Re place Advertisements must bo supplied the day previous to that on which they are to be inserted. Special notices can be received up to 8.30 p.m., but will be charged double rates. All notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths must be accompanied by the sig nature of the sender, as a guarantee of good faith. All advertisements and business ,oit ra U> be addressed The Manager ; literary communications should be addressed to The Editor.



Wanted. WANTED Known - Imp To Let, in East street. Enquire T. Tay lor, Baker. 3 439



OTICB is hereby given that the 11 Pa tnpiship hitherto existing be twres the undersigned, Wjllx >i I'owkk and Ge iwe McKwkn, as Bootmakers, has this day been DISSOLVED by mutual consent. The Eubinesa will in future be carried on by the said George McEwen, on his own account, who trill discharge and receive all DEBTS DUE by and to the late firm. Dated at Ashburton this £Kh day of March. 1885. WILLIAM FOWKB. GEOKGE MoEWEN. Witness to both signatures— J. 0. DraoAN. With-reference to the above, Geoboe McEwaw begs to say that he feels san guine that, by using, as heretofore, nothing but the best material, in turning out the finished article in a style worthy ofhia well-known first-class ability as a workman, he will have the enjoyment of receiving from the public such aupj. ort as Will constitute a swingeing business. 3392



WANTED Known—Mr W. M. Green (late M.H.R.) will Ad dres a Public Meeting in tbe Temperance Hall, Tinwnld, on Tuesday Evening, at 7 30. Adult members of the Gospel Tem perance Society will receive their cards All invited. 3 474 TyTT ANTED Known—Before buying Vf Dress Materials, Dieters, Jackets, Dolmans, Millinery, etc , call and inspect our stock. The cheapest first-class Drapery and Millinery Establishment in Ashburton —H. 0. Segers, ealys’ Buildings, East Street. /''l REAT Reductions for Cash at Jones and I'kadshaw’s. —Good oaten sheaf chaff from 60s per ton, Is 6J per bag ; prime oat straw chaff 35s per ton, 9d per bag; new oatmeal 4s per bag ; good cheese 5d per lb ; flour, bran, sharps, and chickwheat at very cheap rates. XT J" ANTED Known—Wertheira Sew ing Machines can be had on Time Payments at the New Zealand Clothing Factory’s Branch, East street, Ashburton 2 276 GLORIOUS NEWS. Andrew Orr will give away on Saturday 100 pairs men’s boots at Gi 9d ; CO pairs can vas slippers at. 2s 6d ; 30 pairs cricketing boots at Gs 6d ; 100 pairs Kaiapoi trousers at Us 6d—every article at half-price. TXTANTED Known—Fresh Flounders I » * 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 XT/ - ANTED Known—Boots ! Boots 1 VV That Hates and Co, are Clearing a few desperate lines of Boots, etc., to wit, Ladies’ Leather, 4s 6d; Men’s Shooters, Pegged, 10s ; Men’s Elastic sides, 9s, and a lot of odd lines that must he cleared at ence. 7 1278 WANTED Known — Umbrellas at la lid, six doz Buttons for Is, China Matting at 6d, Ladies’ Hose at 6d, Cor sets at 2s 3d, Shitting at 4£ I, Towels 3id, 36 inch Oilcloth 9d, Camisoles Is 4d. Andrew Orr’s Cheap Sale 2 185 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



Special Advertisements.



ANY Person TRESPASSING on the Properties of the undersigned will be prosecuted. DUDLEY & NORTHEY, 2 302 A. PATERSON, Junk.



Money.



SEVERAL sums of Money to Lend on freehold security, at current rates of interest. Principals only dealt with. 3 428 OH AS. W. PURNELL.



jQOMESTIC PATTERN DEPOT. Mrs Moclge, DRAPER AND DRESSMAKER, East Street, near Lancaster’s butchery. Ladies’ Dresses and Underclothing made at the shortest notice. REGISTRY OFFICE For Female Servants. 7 1413



SELLING OEF FANCY GOODS, TOYS, BOOKS, STATIONERY, Ac. Must be sold —even if at a loss To Suit everybody at prices that cannot be beaten. An dr ewes Bros., Booksellers, Stationers, &c. , Ashburton.



accomplish the above feat, visit my estab lishment, and lighten your inward gloom by appeasing your appetite for the beauti ful by inspecting the moat delightfully ARTISTIC EASTER CARDS ! ever imported into Ashburton (direct from Home). You are then at liberty to in spect the contents of a large case of books personally selected, and just received. Ibe ieve it was Lord Wolseley who said (he happens to be the most popular man of the day, and one must squeeze a little popularity into advertisements), “ A man who aspires to great heights should read incessantly, and never forget his news papers;’ and I say the same! Read ! Real ! Head ! When both you and my self will be cjnsiderably benefited. Not having room to give a detailed list of the contents of my shelves, I can only finish by saying—Come and see for yourselves, 11. d if you are disappointed come again.— Nothing like Perseverance ! Thomas F. Farley’s, BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER, Faundeus’ Buildings, East St., Ashburton



Special Advertisements



pHE LONDON AND LANCASHIRE j Fire Insurance Co. We have much pleasure in informing he public of Ashburton that Messrs WILDING, LEWIS & OAITGILL aa vo been appointed AGENTS for the above Company in the Ashburton Dis trict. All risks taken at lowest current rates. LEWIS & GOULD, 3 328 General Agents for Canterbury. ( TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. mO FARMERS and Others about to L Build—Buy your timber from the Producers at first cost and Save Money. To Housekeepers who wish to have the satisfaction of burning Good Coal— We are now landing, ex e.s. Tekapo, PRIME NEWCASTLE COAL, which will bo sold at Lowest Rates. Every Requisite for the Building Trade kept in Stocg, and Building supplied throughout. *** Farmers would do well to call and obtain quotations. MACPHERSON, FILMER AND CO. (late A. Hayes), TIMBER, COAL & WOOD M E R C H ANTS, East street, Ashburton. 25 Branches Now Open 25 THE NEW~ ZEALAND Clothing Factory Are now Showing NEWEST STYLES in SPRING jfc SUMMER CLOTHING, Manufactured from the renowned Wear Resisting MOSGIEL TWEEDS The fit and workmanship of every gar ment is undoubtedly unsurpassed, while the large production and increased busi ness enables the proprietors to offer special advantages as to price. Men’s, Boys’ and Children’s Clothing in every variety at Wholesale Prices. Sh'.rta, 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 OTICE TO FARMERS. WOOD, SINCLAIR & CO., Millers and Grain Merchants, High street, Christchurch, Are Cash Purchasers of Wheat, Oats, Barley, Beans, Peas, Potatoes, Rye and Cocksfoot Grass Seeds at highest current rates. To fanners desirous of holding their gt*in we are prepared to offer special facilities for storage. In addition to our large brick granary we have erected a large iron warehouse. This, with the stores lately occupied by Messrs A. Moore and Co. and now leased to us, enables us to offer to farmers extra facilities for the storage and classification of grain at nominal rates. We are prepared to make liberal cash advances on grain sent in for storage, or will ship same under advance on grower’s account or otherwise, as may be arranged. 3 454 AND WINTER. H. E. May & Co., Are now showing their NEW SEASON’S GOODS, Which are well worth your inspection. They comprise the Newest and Best of every kind of MILLINERY, DRAPER?, UNDER CLOTHING FOR INFANTS, GIRLS & LADIES. MERCERY. MEN’S, BOYS’, & YOUTHS’ COLONIAL, VICTORIAN, AND ENGLISH CLOTHING, At the Lowest Possible Cash Price, If you will trouble to th'nk for a minute, I we feel sure you will be convinced that the way our business is conducted must insure you the best pro curable for ' money, WE IMPORT DIRECT From the Beat Manufacturers WE SELL FOR CASH Avoiding all bad debts WE BUY CHIEFLY FOR CASH, Securing all Cash Discounts Our Business is managed personally by the proprietor in the moat economical way, thus saving the immense coat of an Extravagant Establishment, with manager, sub-manager and an expensive staff ; therefore we will not allow any house or company to undersell us. So if they should advertise or make a special lead or draw of any particular article, we will give you the same at their price or lower, guaranteeing, taking things all round, our Value will be found by far the beat. Country Orders sent by post will receive special attention, and be sent free of carriage (hy rail) to ANY PART OF CANTERBURY, 3EL .E. May & Co., THE HALL.



Victoria House. Season sale commencing on January icnr, & continuing FOR FIVE WEEKS ONLY. REMARKABLE REALITIES ! GLARING REDUCTIONS ! ! Convincing proof and Special Prices Soe WindowaiSSi Dimaut and Coe, READY-MONEY DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, &c., In premises lately occupied by Orr and Co,, Corn L East and Tancred otre ASHBURTON,



Special Advertisements. ' pRIDAY NEXT BEING GOOD FRIDAY, The Ashburton Guardian will not be published. Groceries CHEAPER THAN EVER AT JAMES McGREGOR’S, Tancked Street. Sugars—English Cut Loaf, K, l per lb Best White Crystal, S|d per lb Best Snowdrop, 4d per lb (Reductions by the mat) Teas, Is 3d, la 6d, 2a, 2s 6d, and 2a 9d Box Tea from 12s 6d per box Canterbury Cakes, lOd each. Rice, Sd Mixed Biscuits, 6d Lunch Biscuits, 3d Currants, 61 Raisins, 7d New Figs, la per box Beat Sago, 3d New Muscatels, Is 6d Oysters, 6d Cairn’s Marmalade, 8d Peacock’s Jams, 6|d Herrings, 7d Keiller’a Marmalade, 9d Salmon, 8d Cheese, 6d per lb English Pickles, 8d Other articles equally cheap. tames McGregor, Tancred Street 12 2342



“ Rough on Rats,” —Clears out rats, mice, roaches, flies, •vits, beetles, insects, skunks, jack rabbits, gophers. Druggists, lire N.Z. > i r Co.. General Agents. 2 Tic-Doloureux, Toothache, or any other neuralgic pain spcediiy yields to Baxter’s Anti Neuralgic Pills. “ Buchu-Paiba.” —Quick, complete cure, all annoying kidney, bladder, and urinary diseases. Druggists. The N.Z. Drug Co. General Agents. 2 Drowsiness, biliousness, pains and aches and ague. Hop Bitters always cures if made by American Co. Head.