COMMERCIAL.

. Ashburton Guardian Office, ,<■' Tuesday afternoon. -MtTi Bullock reports on the horse market foe the week ending Saturday, December 19: — There was a large entry of horses, viz :_4 6, ■ asdabont an average attendance. The bidd- Mwdfew* rather slow, except for a few of the best class-offered.. Nevertheless, 32 of those booked were sold, and for first-class draughts up to L 27 was obtained, with a good demand. Light harness horses of a good stamp were also sought after, but for inferior stock bidd ings lanngid. Hacks—Those offering have only been of a medium stamp, consequently lime business with those in this class has been done. Out of the total entry for the day, as above, viz., 46; 32 were sold at the fallowing prices , —Medium draughts, suitable for farm work, L2O 10s to L 25 ros do, Li ?, LlB ; superior. La? ; aged, of a fairly good stamp, Ll 3 ISs to Ll 4 ; do, nr her lighter stamp, Ln 10s to Li 2 ; do, inferior, L$ to L 6 ; I three-years olds, unbroken 1 11 15s to Ll 3 1 four-year-old, broken in to all kinds of harness, L 27. Light harness horses—Lio 15s to Liz lOS ; do, rather lighter stamp, L 6 ros to L 9 5s ; three and four-years olds, not of a very good stamp, L 6 toLS ; yearlings, a pur at L 4 5s each; two-year.olds, light, L 7. Aged and inferior horses—A number I changed bands at from Li los to X>3 s*• Implements and sundries—A pottab'e hut on wheels brought Ll 9; second hand double furrow -ploughs, L3ssto L$ ; McCormick teap<r and bmder (wire), 1.9; drays. L 4 $s L? 15s, Lio; grass (mowers, two at L 3 5s each ; harness, eta, brought full market rates. Mr Alfred Harrison reports his weekly sale as follows: Saturday, December 19th : A fin - lot of cows were yarded, nearly all being cleared as foil rws : C'oss to calving, L$ ros to L? I2s 6d ; young heifers, 3 15, L 3 lis 63, to L 4; calves, 3s lo 19s. Several draughts aud hacks were sold at low prices. Pigs— -7 here is still a good demand, and every line was sold as follows ; Sows, 17s 6a to 255; porkers. Issto 20s; weaners, ?s 3d, ?s fid 8s 3d, 8s 91, 9s 3d to 9s fid ; suckers, 5s fid to-fis. Fowls were in plenty, but the kind p >or ; what is required, and would sell well, is aiSne table bird. ffa mere were to breed this quality pr ces would amply repay them. Duck?, 2s gd to 3? fid ; geese, fis fid to ros fid; turkeys, 10s fid, 14s and 20s per pair. Po duce—O'd Derwents, 5 s to fis ; new, id to bosbel; oats, is 4d to is gd per bushe A line of 200 bushels of go d clean Led sold a* is lod. Hams, fid to 6#d ; bacon, 2>£d to 3d ; cheese, 4d Inn lenents—McCormick reaper, siring, L2l and Lio, wire, Ll 5 > Deermg, string. Ll2 I os. A large quantity of tiarnws and sundries, also furniture and effects, found a fair market. -

MEMORANDA

AUCTION SALES. Wednesday, December 23 Mr Thos, Bullock, at the Town Hall- Sale of Furniture

MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, Hto. TtnesDAT. December 22 Drill Shed —Volunteer Facade Presbyterian Church—“ Little Minnie,’ at 7 30 Saturday, December 26 Ashburton Caledonian Society’s Annual Gathering Baikafa Races and Sports Friday, January 1 Wakanni Annual Sports Tynwald Annual Sports Methven Races and Sports Friday, Jan rary 8 Asnburton County Council —At Council CVambers, 11 a.m. __

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

“Owhbe.”—You flatter us. It was, doubtless, the intention of the Rakaia Committee to confine the races on Box ing Day to horses commonly resident in the dis.rict described and owned by persons who have resided in the said district during the tmo specified. Bat the proverbial coach and four, or half a dozen of them, might be driven through the ru.ea attached to the pub lished programme No objection to the residential qualification or any horse duly entered could be sustained.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY DECEMBER, 22, 1885.

We notice by our London dies that the British Association has appointed a strong Committee to promote further research in the Antarctic regions, con sisting of Sir Joseph D. Hooker, Sir George Nares, Mr John Murray, Gene ral T. T. Walker, Admiral Sir Leopold AJcClinlock, Dr W. B. Carpenter, Mr Clepjepts AJarkham, and Admiral Om maney. It \rill be remembered that some time ago Mr C. W. Burnell read a paper before the Otago Institute, urging the despatch by the united, efforts pf the Australasian colonies of an expedition tp explore these vast and unknown regions of the globe, and more particularly to follow pp Sir James Ross's discoveries, which paper will be found printed in the nth volume of the Transactions of the New Zealand Institute. M r Burnell subsequently moved a series of resolutions bn the subject at a meeting oI the Canterbury Philosophical Institute; and also sought the attention of the Australian public through the medium of an article in the Melbourne Review. The Christchurch savants, of course, promptly ridiculed the proposals, but the subject is now before more enlightened minds, and we may confidently expect that at no dis tant day British peamen will be striving to sblvfe the irapbrtkdt geographical and other scientific problenis awaiting solu tion within the Antarctic circle.

At a meeting of farmers held at In vercargill on Saturday to consider bow far it is in the power of the Legislature to render assistance to small farmers and pastoral industries, three represen tatives of the ttys wtyjhUo tahfte&cj

made some remarks which must have surprised the convener of the meeting— the irrepressible Mr Peter Dalrymple, the gentleman who took upon himself to in vite the Hon W. £. Gladstone to visit this colony. These independent agricultur ist scouted the idea of seeking Govern ment aid. One of them, a very old settler, said the cause of the depression was probably the high rate of interest, but the fault lay with the farmers them selves, The remedy was in their own hands by sticking manfully to their work, instead of going to Parliament like a lot of beggars craving assistance. He asked the farmers present to have nothing to do with the petition, but go home and work like men. Leave drink alone and all would come right. He knew of farmers who had obtained loans, and instead of expending them on improvements a large proportion had gone to swell the pockets of publicans. —But the objectors, of course, were in a minority. The members of Parlia ment present, Messrs Hatch and Cowan, as any other politicians of their calibre would have done, drifted with the majority, and a petition praying for state aid was adopted.

Mr W. H. Burion, who is leaving Mount Somers to take up bis residence in Dunedin, has been made the recipient of a very handsomely bound and Illustrated bible from a number *rf friends and fellow workers in the Mount Somers District. The bible bears the following inscription: “Presented to Mr W. B. Burrows by his Mount Somers friends as a small token of their appreciation of his valuable ser vices in connection with the Presbyterian Church and Sabbath School. They de sire to express their deep regret in part ing with one who has gained universal respect by his Christian behaviour, and with hearty good wishes for the future they bid him farewell ” .■ A telegram received from Invercargill last night says:—The weather havmg been very dry for weeks past, accom panied by high winds, bush fires are nu merous, and are doing great damage. To day the house of Mr Ballantyne and about TO acres of grass for seed were destroyed by a fire, which had spread from adjoin ing sections. The house was insured for LIOO. Another fire at Georgetown, in Seaward Bush, threatens to spread to settlers’ houses. To day it blew very strong from the north-west for some hours, the dust in town suspending busi ness. Kain afterwards fell for a short time, but the weather is again fair, with a westerly gale. An exceptional opportunity to acquire oheap and good furniture will be offered ac the Town Hall to-morrow, when Mr T. Bullock will hold a clearing sale of furniture manufactured by Mr J. Meeoh, of this town. The sale catalogue com prises drawing-room', dining-room, bed room, and kitchen furniture, and a lot of sundry articles of good workmanship and finish. The sale will commence at 12 noon.

It is reported that Mr W. J. Steward, M H R., has, through the death of a relative io the Old Country, inherited property to the value of L 20,000. —Wai- mate Times. The annual races at Alford Forest will be held on Thursday next. Our report of the prize distribution at the Convent School should have stated that the prize for music was taken by Miss Fox. Thi usual fortnightly meeting of the Star of Asnburton Lodge, U A.0.D., was held at the Arcade Chambers last even ing. There was a good attendance, about forty members being present. One new member was admitted Being the last meeting of the half year the officers for the ensuing half year ware nominated. The receipts of the evening were about L3O.

The Premier in Dunedin yestesday agreed that the request of members of the Charitable Aid Board for free passes on rail ways was reasonable, and he has wired recommending that they be granted. At the Resident Magistrate’s Court this morning Mr H. 0. 8. Baddeley, R. M. administered the oath of allegiance as » Justice of the Peace for the Colony of New Zealand to Mr 0 Hardy, of fiakaia. The Tainui brought 88 English robins in addition to a large number of other hires.

Sir Julius Vogel is suffering from a severe chill, but with five or six days’ rest Dr Grace, his medical attendant, expects he will be able to resume his official duties A prospecting party is about to start for the King Country, backed up by Auckland speculators.

News has been received at Napier that a tremendous bush fire is raging at Tabapau. A letter has been received by the Defence Department from the Agent- General, dated October 31, stating that the New Zealand Candida es for the two Imperial Army commissions will have to forward medical certificates and certificates of birth. Intending competitors must be between the ages of 18 and 22, and have served In the local forces for a period of not less than two jears. It is said the examination is such a severe one that there is no likelihood of any competitors entering unless the time for study is extended for fully 12 months.

At Christchurch yesterday, Messrs H. Matson and Co. offered fur sale 588 J acres of laud at Mitcham, submitted under instmoions from the liquidator of the New Zealand Grain and Mercantile Agency Company. Mr J. Lambie, of Kyle, pnrobaaed the property at L 3 6a an acre.

In another column Mr and Mrs Stigley, of Trevorton, desire to thank the residents of Ashburton and tho neighbor hood for the many presents of clothes, groceries, etc.,.which have enabled them to tide over the loss of their house and property by the recent fire. The Rev E. A. Scott wishes ns to mention that Mrs Stigley found the supplies of clothing sent in quite beyond her requirements, and that a large quantity of apparel atill remains'at the Parsonage for distribution among the needy of Ashburton, The service of song, entitled “Little Minnie," will be given la the Presbyterian Church by the choir this evening Ad mission will be frae, but a collection fn aid of the funds of the Sabbath school will be made

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One of the most pie’•aunt holiday reaorta around Aahburti.ll ia the garden ot Mr Henry Hunt, which has been opened to boating and picnic parties. Mr Hunt has made special arrangements for the enter tainment of visitors during the forth coming carnival week, and thoia with a day or an hour 10 spare cannot do better than put theie arrangements to a practical test.

The Taylor’s Mistake mystery, the dis covery of a severed band by the brothers Godfrey, is attracting much attention in Chriatch uroh. Yesterday, as we were able to announce in last .night’s issue, the brothers Godfrey were arrested ou a charge of conspiring to defraud the Insurance Companies interested in Howard’s death. The enquiry held yesterday in connection with the finding of the hand was adjourned until Jtnusry 8. This morning Mrs Howard was arrested on a similar charge to that brought against the Godfreys, and the three prisoners were brought up at the Christchurch R M. Court this afternoon and remanded for eight days. No evi dence was taken.

A complimentary banquet will be given to Mr W. Pos; lath waits in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Qfiraidine, this evening. The Tainui arrived at Port Chalmers, from London, yesterday, bringing 3,100 tons of cargo and 386 passengers for all ports.

The election to fill the vacancy in the Ashburton Borough Council, occasioned by the resignation of Mr John Orr, will take place to-morrow. The candidates are Mr G. W. Andrews, Mr Alexander Craighead, and Mr Andrew You ig. The polling booth, at the Borough Council Chambers, will be open from 9 a.m to 6 p m. The funeral procession of the late Mr R. W. Shearman left the Masonic Hall, Burnett street, for the Cemetery at three o’clock this afternoon. The cortege was the largest we have ever seen in Ashbnr ton, and loaded ropres mtatives from ell the public bodies. Masonic Lodges, and friendly societies in the district. Mr Robert Elston announces that on January 1 he will publish the first number of his monthly Advertiser. The publica tion presents a medium for advertising in value second only to the Guardian. Kidney and urinary complaints of all kinds permanently cured with Hop Bitters. Genuine made by American Co. Read Wells “ Rough on Corns.”—Ask for Wells’ Rough on Corns.” Quicks relief, complete, permanent cure. Corns, warts, bunions. The N.Z. Drug enera Agents. *

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.

ASHBURTON- To-dat. (Before Mr H. 0. 8. Baddeley, 8.M.) CIVIL CASES. Reid and Gray v Stewart, claim LlB 6a—Mr Oaygill for the plaintiff. Judg ment for Ll 6 and coats. DRUNKENNESS. John Dana was charged with having been irank at the Ashburton Railway tation yesterday. Constable Beddek and Sergeant Felton proved the offence, and the accused was fined 6a and costa with the alternative of 24 hours’ imprisonment. ASSAULT Charles Ryel was charged with having assaulted and beaten one Ruth Haines.— Sergeant Felton conduced the prosecu tion, and Mr Branaon appeared for the defendant, who pleaded not guilty.—Dr Rosa, a duly qualified medical pr-cti tioner, said he knew the complainant. About ten days ago witness was summoned to attend the complainant. She was suf faring from a lacerated wound in her tqoe- Her face was slightly bruised, and the wound was a severe one. The injury had occasioned inflammation of the aye, and and would leave a permanent scar. Tne wound might have been caused by striking against the edge of a door or other sharp object. By Mr Branson : The wound was fresh wren witness first saw it. It was open and bleeding. Wit ness noticed nothing peculiar about the comolainaot’s behavior at the time.— Ruth Haines, the complainant, said she was a widow of 59 years of age. She lived in a house near the hospital. She knew the accused and two girls living at the “ lean-to. ” Witness took a box to the girls on December 6 She met accused at the honae, and he asked her what the box was for. She replied, and he threw her down violently, inflicting the injuries described by Dr Ross. Her limbs were also bruised. She saw the doctor the day following the infliction of the wonnd.— By Mr Branson : When witness took the box to the “lean-to" she did not know that the girls had notice to leave the house. She knew that they bad given up the key to accused. Witness did not hear accused tell the girls to “ clear out," nor did aha notice that the girls had broken a lot of the house furniture. Witness did not interfere in any way between the accused and the girl. Accused did not strike witness, he pushed her violently towards the door. She was perfectly sober at the time.—To the Beroh : Accused told wit ness to “ clear out" before he pushed her, but did not allow her time to leave before committing the assault. Witness laid the present information of her own free will, she was not instigated to do so by the girls. —Emily Ashley, a prostitute, said she had occupied the “ lean-to ” as a tenant of the accused. She corroborated the evidence of the previous {witness in respect to the assault.—By Mr Branson : Complainant lived ah at 100 yards from the“lean-to.” The day followingtheaasault witness went to see complainant, and told her that if she bad been assaulted in a similar manner she would lay an Informa tion against the accused. Witness and her friend had permission from the accused to occupy the bouse at the time of the assault. They had not broken any of the fnrnitnre—To the Bench ; The rent of the house was paid to accused. Witness occupied the house for a short time about three years age. The rant was first L 3 10a a week, but was then raised to L 3 a week. It was a fairly large house. The accu sed said witness might remain in the house if she braved the reoentsumm ms oak -Lily Duncan, another prostitute, corroborated the evidence of the previous witness. The accused was in a temper at the time of the assault; witness thought he was vexed at witness and her fellow practitioner re moving their boxes:—By Mr Branaon : Witness had possession of the hay at the

time of the assault.--This concluded the evidence for the prosecution. For the defence Mr Branson led the following evidence. —Charles Ryel, the accused, said at the >ime of ths alleged assault he had given the two previous 'witnesses notice tp clear out of the house. On going to the house he found a large quan tity of the furniture broken. He tpld the complainant to leave the house, but in stead of dping so she urged that the girls might be allowed to remain. Witness again told the complainant to leave, and pushed ber gently She fell and struck her head against the door. He ku«w the tenants in the house were not respectable women ; the house had never been occu pied by respectable girls. The rent was L2 a week. —The Resident Magistrate,'its delivering judgment, said the house re ferred to in the case Was a pest to the district. He was sorry the residents in the neighborhood hai not taken some steps to have the nnlsfpce removed. He spoke in very severe Mrms of the conduct and character of the tyoased, and indicted a fine of LlO and cost, with the alterna tive of two month^imprisonnwnli.—M* Branson spoiled tht time might be Al lowed to the aceusej in which to pay the ■ fine and oosts, a mooting to fis Bd, I 1 but the epplloatiom/es wfuiatj, 1 ■ ThstJoyjpt tfcsajH* 1

SPORTING.

SOUTH RAKAIA RACES.

The following nominations and accep tances for the races to be held in the South Sakaia Domain on Boxing Day have been received: Hcbdlb Race, of 10 sovs; over aix flights of hurdles 3ft 3m high; one mile and a half; weight nut less than 12st 71b. Mr Reid’s Sultan Mr Shellook’s Hilmont Mr Teea’s Dn ’ Scbmeryensrinlche Mr Dixon’s Nap Mr BnsseU’s Hnbina JVIc Chamberlain’s Inspector Mr Holmes’s Irish Kate Mr Kerr’s Star of Oak Handicap Time Trot, of 10 sovs ; three miles; weigtit not less tnan I'Sst. Kate (Kerr’s) scr Larrikin ... 20*ec Jessie ... 16aeo Weka ... 35»ec Kate(Ward’s) 15*eo Maggie ... 35sec Ruction ... 16*ec Beauty ... 40see Aspasia ... 16*ec Barley ... 75sac Lambs’ Bbacblbt, value 10 sovs; one mile and a half ; weight not less than 12st 71h ; gentlemen riders. Miss Lyttelton’s TwLler Mrs Lyttelton’s Robin Mrs Reid’s sultan Miss Pearce’s Stella Mrs Upton’s Rubins Mrs McDonald’s Inspector Miss Harrison’s Lady Marmion Miss Virtue’s The Slasher Miss Beatty’s Tommy Dodd Mrs Lake’s Little Wonder.^ Novel Race, of 8 sovs ; weight not lass than 12st; horses to trot once round course, then riders to dismount and lead their horsea once round, then re mount without assistance and gallop once round. Mr Dent’s Belfast Mr Welsh’s Beauty Mr Midgeley’a Maggie ~ Mr Kerr’s Kate Mr Shellook’s Miss K.

ft AN GIT AT A RACES.

The following are the weights for the Rangitata Race*, on Boxing Day: Arundel Our. st lb at lb Bagshot ... 9 8 Vines ... 8 9 Gold Dust... 9 5 Orea ... 8 3 Jackal ... 9 2 Juno ... 7 9 Wrangler ... 9 0 Te Kooti ... 7 5 Star ... 812 Possum ... 612 Handicap Hurdles. Star ... 11 7 Opera ... 9 5 Wrangler ... 11 4 Strawberry 9 0 Nancy Lee... 10 10 AUCKLAND SUMMER MEETING. The following handicaps have been de clared:— Handicap Hubbles. st lb at lb Macaroni ... 12 0 Alfred ... 10 0 Sbotover ... II 2 Medico 10 0 Quilp ... 10 10 Kingask ... 912 King ... 10 4 Tim ... 9 7 Alaric ... 10 4 Bell ... 9 0 MisaGrlffitha 10 0 Christmas Handicap. Necklace ... 822 Mitrailleuse 710 Nelson ... 810 Clogs ... 7. 10 Christina ... 8 8 labeller ... 7 7 Salvage ... 8 7 Victoria ... 7 7 Wapiti ... 8 4 Revolver ... 7 4 Mystery ... 8 3 Sir Bedivera 812 Cinderella... 8 0 Kalo ... 612 Foul Shot... 713 Contractor... 610 Oorninuar ... 713 Victory ... 6 7 Tatford ... 712 Lioness ... 6 4

WELLINGTON RACES. The following a ceptanoes ware received last night for the Wellington Cop. Tasman Waitiri Administrator Bayard Pasha Libeller Locbiel Refrigerator Lady Emma Wapiti Pearl Speculation Nelson Alpine Rose Armourer Tetford Hermitage Tiger Tim Fusillade Clogs Grand Duke Poet Laurel Salisbury Salvage The Marquis Leon

EUROPEAN ITEMS.

London, December 9. In anticipation of e visit from an Australian cricketing eleven doring the ensuing season, the programme of matches has been arranged, subject to alterations which may be made to suit the wishes of the expected visitors. The County Clubs have expressed their willingness to allow the Australians half the gate money ,Jand the leading dabs generally are favorable to the visit. London, December 11. A hitch has occurred in connection with the representation of Western Australia at the'first meeting of the Australasian Federal Council, to be held in Tasmania In January. Colonel Stanley hesitates to sancti m the proposal that Sir Napier Broome should act on the Council as re presentative of that v colony. Colonel Stanley feels that if such a responsibility were allowed to devolve upon the Gover nor, it would entail frequent absence from his own colony, and consequent neglect of hts proper duties. London, December 13.

The German Lloyd’s Co, which baa been subsidised by the German Govern ment to carry the mail between Australis, Germany and the East, is to make Ant* were one of the ports of call. Great surprise is felt In London at the sadden dismissal, with compensation, of staff officers who have bean employed in the selection of emigrants for South Aus tralia.

A letter from Mr Murray Smith is pub lished iu the Times, in which the writer, after referring to.the fact that the first meeting oi the Australasian Federal Council ia to take place in Tasmania next mouth, expresses the opinion that Aoa traiasian Federation has now bsen prac tically effected, noth withstanding that some of the leading colonies have not yet given their acquiescence to the scheme. 1 The Press compliments Lord Salisbury on the triumph he has gained inoonnec tion with bia Bulgarian policy.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

i Melbocbke, December 15. It has been arranged that the fnneral of Sir Peter Soratchlay shall take place on Wednesday* The of the deceased officer will be removed from the Governor Blaokall to the residence of Lady Soratchley, arrangements qaade by Captain Thomas tfye naval commandant. The funeral escort will consist of two battalions of infantry, a battery of field artillery, and will be followed Ly the chief mourners, the Knights Companions of the Order of St Michael end St George, the naval and military oorpe, the Governor and suite, the Ministers, the Consols, and representatives of other ooloniea. At the conclusion a salute of seventeen gone will be fired from the battery to the Govern ment Domain. The Governor Blaokall arrived in Hobson’s Bay on Sunday evening. At a meeting of the Melbourne Cricket Club, it was decided to send a team tforae next year. It is probable that only those members of the last Australian team who are identified with the Melbourne Club will be included in the present team. The Club has under consideration the claims of a number of players, including Biackham, Spofforth, Bonnor, Bruce, Walters, Jarvis, : Mamie, Horan, and Evans, Murdoch will N UftW?of tatypit

SnuiiT, December 16 Lord Carrington had a moat enthiui aatio reception on Saturday, the through ahioh the procession biing crowded with spectators, and the city gay ' with banting. The with in the Who* were covered with flags. Lord Oarring* * t< n leaded at Prince's atain, where he was met by all the members -f the Ministry, many members of Parliament,' tha' clergy, jadges, etc. The of Syd ney presented an address, to vblefa. Lord Oarrl Ingten suitably responded. On U« arrival at Government Honae, the nanal oaths were administered by tbs OhisfJns ties. Yesterday, His Bxeellenoy held a levee, which was largely attended by bishops, Ministers, monieipel officers, end citizens of Sydney. Bbisbahx, December 16. The Custom launch, with Or ney on board, left the Customs wharf mT Friday, in order to visit the' Borne, which had arrived daring the night from Lon* don. Dr McCartney • went, presuming that Dr Ridgeway,' the Health Officer, , who had been aboard the Doran da. would not attempt to mix with the pfcblie. Dr Ridgeway, however, persisted in going to the Roma, but the captain of tha launch refused to take him -•n board, saying that Dr Ridgrwiy ought to be su»rantiaed. . After a me altercation, Dr Lswforl,*ho assistant medical officer, gave Roma a clean bill, and the psa<engen landed under protest from Dr Ridgeway Much dissatisfaction is expressed at Dr Ridge* way being allowed t > come on board after his visit to the Doronda. Two further deaths occurred while tha versel was in nort, but no trash cases were reported. The Doronda then received orders to proceed to Brisbane, where she arrived yesterday. Fifteen fresh cases ot cholera bad occurred since the vessel left Townsville. Five people died, and two others are very ill. The doctor reports the disease to be Batavian cholera. Dr Hiokling, of the Dorunds, reports that there was no sickness until the arrival of the vessel at Batavai. No frnit or

water wss taken on board at that place, but the first symptoms occurred eleven days after leaving Batavia The German steamer Papua ran ashore on Osprey reef and was completely wrecked. The captain, steward, and fonr of the crew arrived at Cooktown on Sunday in the whaleboat. -M. .

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

!rKUTRH’s ▼KLBOHAUR—COPVBIeBT.J • Irish Policy. London, December 2h A letter appeared in the Times this morning from the Marquis of Harring ton, stating that he is absolutely with out information in regard to Mr Glad stone’s scheme of Irish reform. Lord Harrington adds that his views on the Irish question are unchanged. Eastern affairs. Constantinople, December 2L The Commission appointed ■by the Sultan for the purpose of defining the Bulgarian-Servian frontier has arrived at the boundaries of the two countries and will commence its labors forthwith.

AUSTRALIAN.

[redteb’s telegrams COPYRIGHT."! (Received December 23, 12 45 p-m.) Impending Strike. Melbourne, Today. The dispute between the Melbourne wharf laborers and ship owners remains unsettled. It is possible that an ar rangement may be come to to-day, otherwise the men,. to the number of 400, will go out on strike

TELEGRAMS.

fPRK FBWW AHHOOIATIOI*. ! Baths. Attokland, To-day. The oi*y fresh water swimming baths, erected by the City Coaocll at a cost of L 7.000, were formally opened by the May . r this afternoon. H.M.S. Nelson. Airirad—ELMS. Nelson from It limell. Te Kooti Nafikb, To-day. Mr J. H. Brown, Chairman of the Walroa County Council, forwarded yester, day a telegram to the Native Minister, urging him to take measures to mop the further progress of Te Kootitowarda Po verty Bay. via Walroa. The greatest ■* 1 alarm exists at Walroa, for although fully half the natives are ptepered to welcome Te Koott, the other half are hostile and It is feared that if anything goes wrong retaliation will be made on the settlers. An impression prevails that Te Kooti is going into the lion’s den. Alleged Theft. WKLLmoros, Ta^sy. At the R.M. Court this mominglrcaak McDowell, of Blenheim was charged that he did between the dates of November 6 and December 17 steal, "take away, and convert to his own nse certain geode, to wit a lot of drapery and clothing valued at L 676, the property of James McDowell of Wellington. The accused was: to manded till January 12. Moerhoofle Statue. - Ohbibtobubow. To-day. Th« Moorhooae statue, in the domain, was unveiled this afternoon bvthefia vernor. The weather vms beantifol, a half holiday was observed. There was . \ a large assemblage at the ceremony; \ Shipping. Oaiu&v, To-dey. Sailed—Ship Marlborough (Eird), with meet, wool, etc, vetoed at L 26,270, for London. Fires. iHVKBCABQItL, To-day. A disastrous foe occurred at Lumadeo between 2 and 3 this morning, resulting l&itbe destruction of Bredmore’a store, stock, end dwelling; Colonial Bank ; Malay’s shop, and contents; Stanford's Store, dwelling, end contents; end leaser’s blacksmith chop, and tools. Insurance, total, South British L1,42Q, Victoria L 195, and New Zealand 1>750. The foe originated between the Bank end Male's store, ?

McPherson tnd Fllmet’a sawmill' at ■Mabel Bosh wu burned down yesterday. The plant, baiildinu, end men’s dwellings were destroyed. Insurance unknown at present.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, DECEMBER $2, 1886.



partnership notice. THE undersigned has much pleasure in stating that be has admitted Mr JOHN ANDREW MAOPHBRSON into Partnership with him, and that the busi ness will in future be carried on under the style or firm of ZODCH & MAOPHBRSON, Auctioneers, Land, Estate and Stock Salesmen, Valuators, etc, ’ W. H. ZOUOH. Auctioneer. Every description of Agency Business, in Town and Country, Valuations nd Commissions undertaken on the most reasonable terms. The usual Saturday Market Sales will be made as attractive as possible, and farmers may rely upon their stock and produce realising the HIGHEST MARKET VALUE, at a m|nimnm cost. No yard ees charged when sales are effected. ZOUCH & MACPHERSON AUCTIONBBBS, Ac. w TAB OR NO WAR?—It gives me real pleasure, without mixture, without measure, to thank my many ous tomers once more at this recurring sea •on, and with both rhyme and reason for laying out their money at my store. And, whilst there’s v> denying, the times are rather trying, that trade is dull and money eearoe enough. I’m proud to have to say, that my friends buy every day, with nt the rid of advertising pnff Ido not say £ slaughter, as indeed 1 did at onghter, and below the cost I don’t profess to sell Bot In fair play none o»n beat me, 1 give t t,<un leave to eat mo, who do not think r mm** them very weiL Now, as might »y • took U well .footed, pe expet, -~ri,ty of goods 1 h*ve in Z™* ably blended, can be store. The teas been often ad wril recommendedas god Cq vertued before. Nelson, »«erow- Ue showing, how the public taste * * ing for really pure and nicely bleuac. And those who h«ve not fried them, should let self interest guide them, •nd buy of me the thing that’s sure to please. Tea, Grocery, Fancy Goods, Glass, China, Bari hen ware, Frnit and Italian Warehouse, H. M. OaKSON, Bast street, Ashburton. Agent for Arthur Tates, Garden seeds, wholesale and retail ■gent for Nelson, Moate and Co’s pure blended teas.



Immense Furniture Bale!! rawinu-room, dining-room, Ain BEDROOM SUITES. Everything Resr and Fashionable. J. MEECH «utdan UNRESERVED Jj BARING gALB. Of' superior FURNITURE at an .nrty date, particulars of which will be prtnntly. an opportunity foe acquiring Fur utnta. made in the BEST STYLE and fiwronghly WELL-SEASONED TIMBER has never befoi. occurred in A»hbnrtoß. 'lei and Inspect previous to Sale. «» conducted, as junal, at the •"TTF 7 Lowest Rates. address—EAST STREET. - IGNORED STBEFT.



Wanted- WANTED Known The Cheapest House in Town for first class Millinery and Drapery, H. 0. Skgkks, hast a: reet. WANTED to dispose of a first-class Furniture Business fronting on East street and Tanrred street.—J.Mkkch 12 105 WANTED Known—Wertheim Sew ing Machines can be had on Time Payments at the New Zealand Clothing Factory's Branch. East street, Ashburton. ' 2 276 ivr ANTED KNuWN—Robbei Elston, W 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 WANTED Known— Orders for Christ mas and New Year’s Cake are being booked at the lowest possible price, by W. Nobbish, Freetrade Bakery, East street, Ashburton. vrEff Fruit just arrived by steamer, 1\ new currants, 5d per lo ; new rai sins, 7d per lb; new sultanas, 8d per lb ; new figs, 8d per bos; white sugar, d 3 per lb; mixed biscuits, 6d per lb ; fresh but ler, 7d —at McUbkoob s, Tanored street. VW *J * M » _ WANTED Known —Down agai What, the price of wheat! But the price of meat- Lamb, fo Y Y What, the price or wneai: But the price of meat- Lamb, fc quarters, 2s 6d ; hind quarters, 3s Beat aausagea in the town, 5d per Id, Baker and Co a, London Butchery, 1 cred street. 1 1 Vl7 ANTED Known « V Co. has boucrnt. that O.AVBS AAB Co. has bought 1009 yards superior Velveteen, all shades, from Is; dress goods grand value, worm 2s, now Is; laaies’ jackets, cost 25s 6d, now 4s 6d ; hats and bonnets nail-price ; winceys, 1 yard wide, 6a ; ladies' uleiera, 2» lid. 6 i>7 W' AM'KD Known—i hat U. Lancas xkb has reduced the price of meat 2o per cent- tor Cash only. Lamo, Zb and 3a per quarter. Lo Loaf for 4£a. Free trade for ever. B>. Land Asian, tteady Money Meat Mart, iiuuock’o ~ c-de. 9 6i}'^



. » AjnTED Known— To the Ladies of VV Aahoatton end announcing dis tncta and me puono in general. Mr J. Moisow, Impermeable Bootmaker, has re ceived a large shipment of Francb, Eng lish and German ladies’ shoes, button up and elastic sides, great choice, now fur inspection, which J. Moison intends dis posing of at reasonable rates during the coming holidays. Mia own make always on hand or mads to order. Repairing done with care and promptitude. Colo nial boots of ail kinds. Next to the Club, Tauored street, Ashburton. 10 BSo Special Advertisements. 11 TAN TED '1 Vf Second- Binder. TO PURCHASE-A hand McCormick String T. BULLOCK. WANTED TO PURCHASE CHEAP —Building Site Hampstead. T. BULLOCK. Boating, oTRAWBERRIBs and scenery. b On WEDjSc.SDaY NEXT (December 2), the undersigned WILL OPEN his ex tensive grounds, on the Wakanui road, to visitors and picnic partite. The Garden is replete with every variety of fruit, plea sant lounges and shady walks. The boat ing is in every respect excellent. Special arrangements made for the reception of private picnic parties, school children ana other large numbers of visitors. Admission, 6d; boating, Is an hour, boatman extra ; fresh fruit, lowest price. 11 78 H. HON T.



As H B fiTOfi O'/Ali AND FIREWOOD DEPOT. R. 8. Beau Regs to mfurm the inhaouanis of Ash* burton that he still continues to deliver NEWCASTLE. WESTPORT, AND BROOKFIELD OOaL at lowest rates. Firewood, Post and Rails, Stakes Etc., Potatoes Chaff, Oats, Bran, Sharps, Etc. R. S. BEAN, 8 419 West street. J-MPORTA N T. me San Francisco Mail leaves Ashburton November 7th, and reaches London about December 18th, and atl who wish to re* member their Home friends had better apply to T. F. FARL Y, Bookseller, Stationer, Printer, and Newsagent, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton, FOR CHRISTMAS OaRDs ! oHßisi'M as cards i i chriolmas Cards 11! A splendid assortment is now open, and inspection is solicited. SCHOOL PRIZES— » i „ . "«nt having just come to A “a: fuily requested to *“ earl y selection. Thomas F. Farley, BOOKSELLER, ETC., Corner of Saunders’ Building. Ashburton



Special Advertisements. EXTRACT from New Zealand Gazette Bth October, 1885. CLAIMS UNDER FOREST TREES PLANTING ENCOURAGEMENT ACTS. General Crown Lands Office, Wellington, 6th October, 1885. Notice.—“ The Forest Trees Planting (encouragement Act Amendment Act, 1871,” and “ The Forest Trees Planting Encouragement Act, 1872,” having been repealed, it is requested that all out* standing claims in pursuance of those Acts, and of any regulations made thereunder, may be sent in to the office of the 'Com missioner of Grown Lands for the district in which plantations have been made, fore the 31st day of December next. J. BALLANOE 10 873 Minister o( lands. OR Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma, Coryza, Influenza, Con sumption, etc. KAYS Compound of Linseed, Ani seed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, etc, witn Chlcrodyne. KaY’S Compound, a demulcent ex pectorant, for Coughs, Colds and Uuost Complaints. KAY'S Compound, for Coughs and Colds, is equally serviceable for dorses and Cattle. KAY’S Tic Pills, a specific in Neu ralgia, Face Ache, etc. Contains Quinine. Iron, etc. COAGULLNE Cement for Broken Articles. Sold everywhere. Sole makers—l KAY BROS., 101 • Stocknort, England Changed Hands! BRANCH SHOP, TOWN HALL, Ashbnrton. THE BOOK & STATIONERY Business lately carried on by Messrs H. J. Wood and Co, ofhChriatchurob, has been purchased by me, and at a price con siderably below original cost; this will give my m.ny patrons an opportunity of ob taining a number of lequisltes at greatly reduced prices. S CATION ARY.—Special cate is given to all orders. Promptitude guaranteed. MANUFACTURE of ACCOUNT BOOKS Having made arrangements with a first class firm for the execution of all Com missions as described above, clients may rely upon receiving PROMPT ATTENTION, first class work being made a specialty. LITERATURE. Any book not in siook will be procured without deiay. Orders taken for all news papers (British and Foreign included), Public Uommittees receiving liberal con cessions. . ——



PRINTING. This branch is b -ing fostered, and every attention paid to accuracy, neatness, and promptitude in the execution of all orders, ail work receiving personal superintend ence —— DELIVERY OF NEWSPAPERS. Customers may rely upon receiving their Morning and Evening Papers safely de livered at their doors, and not upon the front lawn. The same remarx applies to Home Papers, Journals, and Periodicals ; also, pu r ouasers may have their Parcels delivered promptly. Wholesale Links always in Stock. Brown Paper, Grocer's Bags, Tea Papers, Twine, and iradesmeu’sgenerai requisites. Bookbinding Orders Received. £, b\ Parley, BOOEdKLLEK, STATIONER, PRLWTEB & NEWSAGENT, Saunders’ nuildings and Town Hall, ASHBURTON. rjIHE NEW ZEALAND Glotbing Factory CONTRACTORS To 'ha New Zealand Government Rail ways, Post Offices, Volunteer Corps, &e. &o. no. Are now prepared to enter into contracts lor the supply of



NAVAL AND MILITARY UNIFORMS in any quantities, the organisation of the Factory being specially adapted for turning out large supplies in the most inexpensive and expeditious manner. auMY AND NAVY CONTRACTORS Estimates and drawings supplied on me shortest notice. Head Offices and Factory— DoWLINu STREET, DUNEDIN. NOTE -Measures for all uniforms sue oe entrusted to the Manager of the N.Z. Clothing Factory branches in the follow ing centres, vis:— Dunedin Nelson Palmerston N. Invercargill Hokitika Now Plymouth uaiuaru Grey month Napier Waimate Reefton Waipawa ifiuwsu " 0 , ■*»ufton Masierton Gisborne SESf^SSS - 2SL Umaru Wellington Hastings Umaru ABn^ arlon Lyttelton



Victorian Steam Carriage Works. J. B. STEEL & SOM WISH to Intimate to the Pnblic o£ Ashburton and having obtained BTE\M POWER and other BboUnwy "JJgJ-fj carrying ontbeii work efficiently, are now in * position to meet the dem<MW oi public with a 6r ' dan article at price# to amt the times- Raoalred Every d ption of Carriages and Traps made. Painted and Repaired. Spring Traps trom £SBO. Whltechapela from £25. Bmk* fro “ £3O. P.S.—Special attention paid to Repainting and Retrwmteg. VICTORIAN STEAM IRON WORKS GENERAL SHOEING FORGE. J. R. S. & SON, while thanking the public for ‘J™' J^ U this department, beg to intimate that, having proonred Machinery, y are now In a position to undertake all kinds of Engineering kinds of Special attention is given to Turning, Boring and iadßo ' Machinery, inolnding Combines, Engmes, Reaper and Binders ana every description of Agricultural Implements. ESTIMATES given for Coatpwtprs and Builders Ironwork. HORSES CAREFULLY HOD—Draughts, 7s; Hacks, 6s. 8 416 Victoria House. ©ISTRI B U T I O N n RAN® BOHEMIAN GLASS VASES, Etc., To Purchasers of Parcels amounting to lE$ SHILLINGS AND ONE POUND. ,0 jFj rtides to be Exhibited in Windows In a few days. to * r ® du ° llon of THREE SHILLINGS IN THE POUND, to be distributed upon arrival. Dimant and Coe, GENERAL DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, Ewj, Eapt and Taneaed Stsaete, Aibbwteiti



Special Advertisements. ASHBURTON TWEEDS. Craighead and Co., TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS. From a communication received from the Manager of the Ashbur ton Woollen Factory, we expect shortly to be in a position to sup ply the residents of this thriving Town and Oonnty with SUITS MADE FROM TWEEDS, MANUPACTOBEDbt THEMSELVES. ORAIGHS&D AND 00., Ashburton.



CHRISTMAS I Bazaar! Bazaar!! NOW OPENED. Table of Articles from Id to 4d. The Wonderful ,6d Table. The Marvellous One Shilling Table. Please observe in the room next to my Present Shop. NEW BOOKS suitable for rewards and presentations conveniently arranged on Tables—Reduced Christmas Prices—Free Admission— Everybody ooma and wel come. —— R. Bevan, STATIONER, BOOKS EL. L.BR, &c., (Next Shop to Quill's Hotel), Saunders’ Buildings.



QHRISTMA3 AND NSW TEAR. Juat to Hand - a Direct Shipment of all Sorts of JAPANESE TOYS & FANCY GOODS, Which will be aold AT LOW PRICES. A CALL SOLICITED. Wilhelm Zander, (Late F. Clark), TOBACCONIST AND HAIRDRESSER, Bast Stbbst. 11 997



QHRISTMASI CHRISTMAS!! Thomas Taylor, BAKER AMO CONFECTION EE, East Street, Ashburton, Begs to inform his numerous customers and the general public that be has speoU ally prepared and has now on band an unusually large, varied and superior stock of CHRISTMAS CAKES And other Confectionery. CORDIALS. T. T. has had large experience at Home in the manufacture of Cordials, and is now making a speciality of them at his establishment in East street. Superior GINGER BEER sold in 3 or 5 gallon kegs. All orders promptly attended to. Australian mercantile UNION IN sURANOK COMPANY. The only Company in Canterbury WHICH DID NOT RAISE RATES 33£ PER cent on Country Risks. We are now, as we have been fob the past three years, accepting bisks AT 25 PER CENT. OFF TARIFF. W. B. MOSS, Agent for Ashburton District. September 22, 1885.



Force of h»bit—Oare in required in tha formation of "habit, peeing its important bearing bn character. Many characters are spoiled through inattention to thegtpsi ordinary and simplp matters Somadrmk tea and coffee from mere force of habit, “became it is usual to do so,’ 1 ' regardless of the panaity oftentimes of nervousness and indigestion. Cadbury's Cocoa Esseoos contains the refreshing properties of tea and coffee, with additional advantages* over those beverages, whilst it prodnea none of their iofnrtoas effect* “ German Syxup."—No other medicine he world was ever given such a test of it curative qualities as Boschee’s German Syrup. In three years two million four hundred rtwn Sind small bottles of this medicine were dr*, tnbuted free of charge by Dragghts in the United States of America to those antctedvrith Consumption, Asthma, Croup, sew Pneumonia and other diseases of and lungs, giving the afflicted pfidjH that German Syrup will cure thoft ' The re* salt has been that Druggists in every town nd vllage in civilised countries are recommending it to their customers. i Go to Vonr DrnggiS and ask what they know about it. Rjm r l y Bottles 6d. Regohgr riae js. 4L Thins