DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES. Thursday, March 26 Messrs Miles and Co., at the Tinwald Yards—Sheep Messrs Matson, Cx and Co., at the Tinwald Yards —Sheep Tuesday, March 31 Messrs Matson, Cox and C>., at the Ashburton Saleyards—Stock MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, Exo. Wednesday, March 25 Ashburton Building and Investment So eioty—Annual Meeting, Arcade Cham bers, at 3 o’clock Oddfellows’ Hall—Miss Ward and Com pany,.at 8 o’clock • Orangß Ha.il— Star of tho East, 1.0. G.T* ? meeting at 8 o’clock Thcbsday, March 26 tinwald Saleyards—Annual Ram and Ewe Fair Friday, March 27. 4snburton County Council —At Council Chambers, 11 a. m. Binds Schoolroom —Concert and Dance Saturday, March 28. Ashburton Caledonian Society—Annual Meeting, at the ** Lyttleton Times ” office, at 7.30 Monday, March 80. Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers, at 7-30 Arcade Chambers—Star of Ashburton, U.A.0.D., at 8 o’clock Friday. April 3 Oddfellows’ Hall—Baptist Church Anni versary Tea Meeting Town Hall —“ Messiah,” at 8 o’clock Saturday, April 4 Afakanui Road Board, at Road Board office, Moore street, at 10.30 a.m. Friday, ap. il 10. Lonbgeaoh Road Board at Road Board Office. Tuesday, April 14. Ashburton School Committee —Monthly Meeting, in the Schoolroom, at 7.30 ■ Wednesday, April 15 Tinwald Annual Races Friday, Ap jl 17 Masonic Hall—Concert, at 8 o’clock Wednesday, April 29 Ashburton Racing Club—Autumn Meet ing

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MAIL NOTICES.

Wails close at the Ashburton Post Office follows: For Christchurch and North at 6 a. m. 10.30 a,m., and 5 p.m., daily. For Chertsey Bakaia, &0., at 10.30 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Bangitata, Orari, Winchester, and Geraldine, at 10 a.m. daily. Vor Temuka, at 6 a.m. and 10 a.m., For Tim&ru 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 RiXD» For Wakanui, Elgin, Seaview, Seafield, and Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at 6.30 a.m. For tfount Somers, on Tuesdays and aturdays, at 6 a.m. and 4.30 p. ni. For Mayfield, on Tuesdays and Satur days, at 6 a.m. For Ashton, Waterton and Longbeach, at 4.30 p.m. daily. For Fleming ton, on Mondays, Wednes days, and Fridays, at 4.30 p. m. For Rowlands, on Tuesdays and Fri days at 10.30 a.m. Mails arrive at the Ashburton Post •Office — From Christchurch and Bakaia at 10.15 •.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 "o,m. daily, Fraui Temuka and Timaru at 10.40 a.m. U. 30 p.m., and 8 p.m. daily. From Greenstreet and Ashburton Forks, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10 a.m. Tor Mount Somers and Ashburton Gorge, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, at 6 5,m. and 4.30 p.m., and on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. From Mayfield, on Tuesdays and Satur days, at 10.5 a.m. From Ashton, Waterton, and Long beaoh at 10 a. m. daily. From Rowlands, 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 on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sat utays, at 4 p.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prevalebit. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 1885.

We have received from the Ashburton agent, Mr T. F. Farley, a copy of “ The Handbook of New Zealand Gardening, with a chapter on Bee-keeping,” compiled by Mr M. Murphy, the popular and capable Secretary of the Canterbury Agri cultural and Pastoral Association and Editor of “ The New Zealand Country Journal.” Although Mr Murphy has an nounced his publication as a compilation it contains a large amount of otiunal matter, and the ieformation taken from other authors has been carefully revised and adapted to this colony. This is the first comprehensive manual of gardening published in New Zealand, and, we are confident, will prove a great boon to gar deners—both amateur and professional. Many standard works on the same sub ject have been published in Great Britain and America, but although some of these have discharged their professions in a very excellent manner, the different conditions of climate and seasons prsvailing in New

Zealand discount their va'ue to the colo nial horticulturist ; in fact until experi ence, more or less expensive, has shown how far their directions are applicable they are of little value as a guide. When we remember that the growing seison in New Zealand ex tends over a period of nine months, while in England it does not exceed seven months, it is not difficult to understand that the mere transposition of the dates given in an English manual of gardening, will not convert it Into a reliable tutor for this colony. Mr Murphy has succeeded in collecting a vast amount of useful in formation and presenting it to his readers in a concise hut thoroughly clear form. The chapter on grafting, in-arching, and budding, is an excellent one, and the plate illustrating the subjects treated of is so clear and well arranged that really no further explanation is required to make it.

intelligible even to the mere nov’ce. The book is published by Messrs Whitoombe

and Tombs, Limited, Christchurch, and is a capital specimen of the printers and bin ders arts. The published price is so low that no colonLt should be without access to a copy of the book, and we are sure it will prove a souroa of profit and pleasure to all those possessing it. Mr Thomas Bullock, J.P., presided at the Resident Magistrate’s Court this morning, and fined a first offender for drunkenness 10s and costs, with the usual alternative.

This evening Mias Genevieve Ward, Mr Vernon and their talented company will open in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Wilis street, with “Forget-me-not. ’• We have already referred to the remarkable success achieved by this company, and the public and press of the colony are unanimous in their encomiums of the manner in which the particular piece selected for to-night’s performance has been produced. Ash burton has never previously been visited by an actress of Miss Ward’s reputation and ability; it remains with the public to show that such visits are appreciated. “ One who knows the facts ” —a nom de plume, by the way, which our c dent has borrowed without acknowledg ment from an author of far more important documents—has written to us complaining of “irregularities amongst the J. P’s.” We are gratified to learn from the lengthy effusion before us that the writer does not intend to impugn the social or commercial morality of our Justices, but thinks “ the non-uniformity of fines for drunkenness very unfair.” He alleges that one Jus tice “isn’t half as hard on ua as” another, and demands that if the present “ dis crepancies “ continue the sitting days of each Justice should be “ prop -rly adver tised as some guide to these unfortunates.” We regret that the invidious distinctions our correspondent has drawn between what he designates “ our amateur Magis trates ” prevent us giving publicity to his letter.

One day last week pedestrians on the northern portion of East street, were somewhat inconvenienced and alarmed by the equestrian eccentricities of a country boniface, who evidently had been realis ing upon a portion of his stcpk-in-trade. In once instance, a nervous lady had to make a considerable detour to reach her residence without passing the mounted

inebriate, and the inevitable interrogation

“ Where are the police ?” was made on all sides, The enquirers will be pleased to learn tint the police have accounted for themselves and will produce the offender at the Resident Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday next. Business at the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Tiii’jaru, appears to be brisk. Yes terday sixty civil eases were set down for hearing. Uf these the presiding Justices dealt with thirty-five, the remainder either being settled out of Court or judg ment confessed.

A partial eclipse of the moon, visible in New Zealand, will take place on Tuesday next, March 31st. The following are re duced to New Zealand mean time. First contact with the penumbra Ih 2''min a.m., first contact with shadow 2h 29min a.m., middle of the eclipse 4h dmin'a.m , last contact with shadow 5h 40min a m.,

last contact with penumbra 6h 49min a.tn.

Encjce’s comet, one of a short period, is expected to return to perihelion sometime during the next few weeks.

The annual Ram and Ewe Fair, under

the auspices of the Ashburton Agricul tural and Pastoral Association, will be held at the Tlnwald yards to-morrow. The sale will c unmeooe with Ih? gwcb at

II a m., aud should it be found impossi ble to submit all the lots in one day, the rams will be offered on Friday, There Is r 'romiae of a very large entry. Hop flitters ”ives good digestion, active liver, good circulation and buoyant spirits. Qet the only genuine American’s Co’s. Read.

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Indigestion and Liver Complaints,—For these complaints Baxter’s Compound Quinine Fills have proved a specific, acting powerfully on the liver and mildly on the stomach, bold everywhere, or post free from J. Baxter, Chemist, Christchurch, for 19 or 44 stamps.

In response to representations made by Mr W. C. Walker, M. H.R., the Minister for Public Works has promised that should" the traffic demand it during the grain season, a man will bo placed in charge of the Ealing station. When Cracknel! weighed in, after win ning the Newmarket Handicap on Coro net, the owner of the horse presented the jockey with a cheque for L 2,000. Coro net’s owner, by the win, gleaned some- T.ing over LBO,OOO. A party of anglers, consisting of Messrs Crisp, Denshire, Nicholas, Quiine, and Shury, recently made a most successful expedition to the upper pirt of the Ash burton river. At a point in the southern branch of the river, immediately below the Yaletta station, the party secured nearly half a hundredweight of very fine fish. Mr Shury’s basket contained a magnificent trout weighing 9£lb,s and other fish taken by the party exceeded 61b each. The monster captured by Mr Shury on being dressed was found to contain a trout measuring about eight inches and weighing nearly half a pound. From a report of the Plumpton Pork March race meeting, appearing in an other column, it will be seen that Mr R. Alexander, of Lauriaton, secured the Templeton stakes, the principal event at the meeting, and the Selling Plate Han

dicap, by the aid of Or ,nmcr and Forest King reapec'ively. In the Welter Flat Race Handicap, the same owner’s Lauris ton, ridden by Mr J Corbett, secured second place. The funeral of the late Mr J ohn Bennett look place this afternoon. The cortege passed through Ashburton shortly after half-past three, and comprised a very large number cf vehicles and pedestrians. The annual general meeting of the

shareholders in tho Ashburton Permanent Building and Investment Society was held

at the Arcade Chambers at four o’clock this afternoon. A report of the proceed ings appears in our second edition.

We are informed that on the 10th, 11th and 12th instants, the western district of Southland was visit.d by a severe nor’- wester, a scourge previously almost un known in the Iccility, which did much damage to standing corn. A public tea meeting and concert will be held in the schoolroom attached to St Stephen’s Church on Tuesday, the 14th April. The proceeds will be devoted to the Church Building Debt Extinction Fund.

Mr R. T. Booth, the leader of the Blue Ribbon movement, will probably be in Ashburton during the v : su of tho Grand Lodge, I. 0.G.T., to the to.vn during Easter week. An enthusiastic recaption was accorded to the champions Lucas and Paralow and the other local volunteers on their return to Thames last night. A lengthy tele gram we have received on the subject we have not deemed of sufficient local interest to publish. Parliament will probably be called to gether for the despatch of business about the first week in June. The views of His Excellency the Go vernor in reference to the present Anglo- Bussiao complication appear in a tele gram published in this issue.

Holloways Ointment and Pills.— Outward Infirmities.—Before the discovery of these remedies many case of sores, ulcers, &c., were pronounced to be hopelessly incurable, because the treatment pursued tended to de stroy the strength it was incompetent to preserve, and to exasperate the symptoms it was inadequate to remove. Holloway’s Pills exert the most wholesome powers over the un healthy flesh or skin, without debarring the patient from fresh air and exercise, and thus the constitutional vigor is husbanded while the most malignant ulcers, abscesses, and skin diseases are in process of cure. Both Oint ment and Pills make the blood richer and puier, instead of permitting it to fall into that poor and watery state. so fatal to many laboring under hronic ulcerations —[Advt,]

THE BANQUET AT HAWERA.

Hawera, Last night. At the banquet yesterday, the Hon Mr Buckley hoped that in a very short time hence there would be connection not only between New Plymouth and Foxton, but between New Plymouth and Wellington, and New Plymouth and Auckland, indi rectly it not directly. Ha also spoke of the importance of the frozen meat indus try to the Colony, and said Government would do all in its power to foster that and other industries. i’he Hon Mr Bryce hailed with delight the completion of this and other railways, because when the main lines of railway were completed they would have to consider* the wisdom of continuing the policy of borrowing,—a policy the results of which no doubt must be an incubus on the Colony for years to come Major Atkinson, in speaking, avoided political subjects, bee use he in-: tended in a few weeks to address his con stituents on political matters. In response to Mr Buckley’s high ecomiums of the district, he said he was very glad to hear them, because he intended to bring before Parliament next session the advisability of connecting the district with Auckland, and he hoped to have the support of the Colonial Secretary and the Government of which he was a member. Colonel Trimble and Mr Samuel, M. H.R.’s were also amongst the speakers, the former expressing the hope that there would be no material change in the present system of local government.

ANGLO-RUSSIAN COMPLICATIONS

The Governor’s Opinion. [by telegraph], Auckland, To-day. At an interview with a reporter yester day, Governor Jervois said the most effec tive way in which the colonies could as sist Great Britain if she were at war, would bo by putting all their ports in an efficient state of de fpnpe. If these pprts were properly defended they would be of great assistance to the Imperial Nary, but the British Government would hesi tate to send vessels to any port which was not adequately de fended, and where it might be over powered by superior force. It would appear from the cablegrams that there really is considerable danger of war with Russia. From the atti ude taken up by the Powers, Russia seems tp have played fast and loose with us in reference to the boundary question ; Russian troops have advanced to certain points and says— “ Here we are, and we are going to stop here ; you can take what course you like.” I remember once having a conversation with a German officer of rank, who, like most of his class, was a thoughtful and capable man, and he expressed the opinion, without hesitation, that sooner or later England and Russia would come info conflict in India; it was only a question of time. The question is now whether that time has pome. It seems to be one of Russia’s objects to gain access to the ocean at the Black Sea and Baltic; she is hemmed in, and no doubt the great object with her is to reach ocean at the Persian Gulf. You might state (sata ** Excellency) I an> afraid I shall not be able to v.oi- Auckland aod reside heref)r some time as I proposed doing. I regret it. but in the present position of i.ffiirs it will be neces sary for mo to remain at head quarters. ’ Of course if all this danger of war blows over I may be able Co come to Auckland for a short time.

MAORI FANATICS.

Wkllington, Last Night.

The following are the official reports regarding the outbreak of superstitious mania among the natives north of Auck land, in connection with which the Go vernment are taking precautions, through the ordinary police force, to prevent any breach of tho peace arising ; R.M. Office, iiusseil, March 19, 1885. Sir, —With regard to my telegram to you on the subject of certain natvoa in this district being under religious delu sioas, I have the honor to inform you that, hearing so many conflicting reports about the conduct of these people, I con sidered it my duty to visit them. They are camped, to the number of about 200, about a mile to the north of Kaikohe na-

tive settlement. Many of them, however, I were only visitors, attracted by curiosity 1 and the lavish hospitality of Meere Tapu, 1 the so-called prophetess, and her fol- - lowers. I found her more immediate supporters, and those who have suffered most, to be from Waihou, Hokianga, Hohia Patuone and his people; relatives of the late Tamar,i Wak i Nene, were there, and having the advantage of being well acquainted with them, they con versed freely with me, and were most hospitable. Meere Tapu herself is a young woman of almost 25 years, of rather pleasing face, and although she has rather a dazed look, does not give one the idea of being deranged, She, as well as her most ardent supporters, are Roman Catholics at the pre sent time. However, they do not seem to hold any religious service what ever, spending their time, when not eat ing, in vadous games and amusements. Meere spends a good deal of her time in discussing religious questions with unbe lieving visitors, being well versed in the scriptures Up to the present time they have behaved well and orderly, allowing no intoxicating liquors to bo brought to the camp, from fear of disturbance arising therefrom. Some of the neighboring Europeans seem a little uneasy, as they say any change in Meere’s teaching would be blindly obeyed, and might bring about another state of things. I do not, how ever, anticipate anything of the kind, but will keep myself well informed, and re port to you either direct or through Mr Clennond, 8.. M On every subject but the one they talked quite sensibly. On my expostu lating with Patuone on his people selling their property-at such a ruinous sacrifice, he said Maoris were accustomed to be im poverished by Tangis arfd other rites, and that they intended staying on until the end of the month, waiting for the fulfil ment of predictions. Should they not be fulfilled they would return home again. He did not seem at all concerned f r the future. What money they obtain is spent in pnrchasihg food to carry them through the present month, and in buying clothes, in which to appear at the Last Day. A storekeeper to whom some of them owed money threatened to summon them, being naturally uneasy about his money. They told him it was no use his doing anything during March, i; being “tapu.” They could not attend to the Court, but would be ready in April to meet all demands if nothing happens. ■ For the same reason many did not attend the Native Lands Court, now sitting at Nanrene, Herd’s Point. It was the cus tom for each convert to present Meeria i with some valuable. She is said to have quite a stock of watches, chains, and > rings. On my taking my leave, Patuone wanted me to give her my watch, and so become one of them. He said he was • ve-y “ pouri ”at my going away. It is extremely fortunate that Meere has given such a short time foi the fulfilment of her predict ons. Had the time been longer, what with the waste of provisions and pro longed idleness, it could not have failed to have had a most injurious effect on the district. Even now I anticipate much distress during the coming winter. 1 am, eto J. H. Greenaway, Clerk of Court. Russell, March 23, 1885. Since writing my report to you in re ference to a visit to the reported prophet ess at Kaikohe, matters appear to have assumed a much more serious aspect. The delusion is spreading far and wide. Meere is now impressing on her deluded fol lowers that on the final day (March 28) she may disappear through the European nation, and that, if so, they must seek revenge. A very uneasy feeling prevails amongst the settlers inland. Some intend moving their families, believing that from fear of meeting her followers on that day, aha may disappear, when, being in a state of religious frenzy, they may commit many rash acts. The number of her camp is about 400, and it is daily increasing, this being the final week'. Many hundreds are expected from the north of Hokianga and other parts. Having been so waste ful, food will be getting scarce. J.H.G. (By Telegraph.) Wellington, To-day. Mr J. H. Greenway, Clerk to the Court at Russell, sent the following telegram to the Native Department : —Russell, 25th. Hakuene, M.H. R., reports having visited the camp of the prophetess, and found everything quiet and much as I left it on my visit, the number present being about the same, Hu had a long interview with the prophetess to-day, but could get no information whatever that any human sacrifice was intended, nor does ho believe it. She admitted having said she might be missing on the final day owing to the pakehas, and that they should look for “ Utu,” but only said it to some children with whom she was playing, and without any meaning. The people denied having any desire to alarm or injure the Europeans. They are all unarmed, and wished Hakuene to search their wbards for arms or ammunition, and take them away with him If he found them. A considerable number of natives ar§ expected on the final days, the 28th to 30fch March. Their 4 ea iF® seems to be to be left alone until the final day, when they are convinced the change will take place. Hakuene does not anticipate any disturbance, and says the woman is cer tainly “porangi." He is very angry at people being so led away, but his argu ments were thrown away, and he is vexed at so many unfounded reports being cir culated.

A WAR CORRESPONDENTS DIFFICULTIES.

The Melbourne Daily Telegraph sup plies the following particulars of the way in which its war correspondent managed to get away with the Sydney contingent : —“ Acting on the principle of a well known Scottish proverb, the New South Wales authorities determined to limit all Press privileges in connection with the Soudan contingent to the three Sydney dailies. Any report published by papers in other colonies must, therefore, be the mere transcript of the accounts in these favored journals. Apd yet the interest of the expedition Is Australian rather than local, and an independent account of the first military expedition which has sailed from Australian s ores was 8990 oa9e to be a plain journalistic necessity. cordingly, one at least of our morning contemporaries and ourselves set to work to find a place for a representative on board the ships. The Argus tried hard to send “The Vagabond,” who would, no doubt, have made an admirable war correspondent. That journal, however, was badly beaten, and gave up the fight. Fur ourselves, all the ordinary expedi ents were tried; all that ‘influence,’ political and social, could do was done,

bat the New South Wales authorities were inexorable, and the ships were barred.

“ As ordinary means failed, it only re mained to try extraordinary measures. It wis found that by associating our re presentative with a New South Wales

“ weekly,” he would get into sufficient Press relations with the troops at Sua kitn ; but still the ships w re forbidden, and he must get to Suakim as beat he could; It would have been, however, a lame business to have parted company with the expedition at Sydney Heads, and perhaps have reached Suakim after the fighting was over ; so the ships had yet to be conquered. Our representative accordingly vanished from official gaze as a reporter, and reappeared with a fine nautical ‘ Ben Brace ’ air, as an ex perienced and useful ‘ hand,’ exactly fitted for certain important duties on board the s.s. Iberia, though what these duties were it would be injudicious to specify. He was at once shipped and duly signed articles, and clothed with official authority, went boldly on board. “The struggle was not ended, how ever. After the ships had left the Heads, the following telegram was received from Sydney :— ‘ Argm acquainted with ar rangements. Has moved Dailey, who has wired to intercept Melvin at Ade laide.’ The good offices of our magnani mous contemporary were duly appre dated, and a leading member of the New South Wales Cabinet was at once inter viewed. ‘Privately,’ the Minister said, ‘I hope your man will succeed. You have done the smartest thing in journalism to get him on board. The London Times couldn’t have done it better. But, offi cially, we’re bound to have him ashore, and we’ll do it !’ The threatened wire was duly sent to Adelaide. But the ships are just now steaming up the Australian Eighty and our correspondent is still on board !”

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Melbourne, March 18.

An important conference was held at Government House on Wednesday on the subject of defence. Governors Loch and Sir W. Jervois, General Soratchley, and Admiral Lyon were present. The desir ableness of pushing on ‘he Works gener ally was urged.

The Government have entered into fresh arrangements with the Associated Banks respecting the public accounts and deposit of loan money. The Bank of New ■South Wales declined to join. Agree ment is made with each Bank individu ally and separately, and not with the Associated Banks as a body. Sydney, March 18. Parliament was opened on Tuesday with a short speech from the Governor, stating the reasons why the House had been called together. In the afternoon the debate commenced with capital speeches, which were made by the tions Dibbs and Wisdom, for and against, The Hon Mr Buchanan eclipsed himself, and made a characteristic .speech, advocating separation from the Mother Country, and heaping the curses of the devil on the denarted troops and upon those who sent them. The papers trust that Mr Buchanan will never again have a seat in the House. There is no organised Opposition, and Sir John Roberts supported the Government. His speech was very heartily received. In the Council the Address-in-Reply was car ried with only onedissentient; MrStewart, who had moved an amendment, alone voted for it. The Government intend asking for L 150,000 for this year’s service, and the Treasurer expects the whole ex penditure required will be furnished out of the surplus revenue.

Sir H. Parkes is a candidate for Argyle His excuse for coming forward is owing tc the Soudan business.

Meetings continue to be held respecting the patriotic fund. Xu some instances the matter has been taken up enthusiastically. In others resolutions condemnatory of the Government’s action have been passed-. At Wallsend the district members were in structed to vote against the Government, but this they decline to do. Steps are being taken to strengthen the defences of the colony. Adelaide, March 18, Parliament is further prorogued to June 4th.

SPORTING.

PLUMPTON PARK RACES

The March meeting of the Plumpton Park Racing Olub was held yesterday. The weather was glorious, but the atten dance was very small, at no time during the afternoon exceeding 200. The follow ing are the results ; Handicap Hurdle Race, of 30 sovs; second horse 6 sovs from the .stakes. About two miles. Mr J. Bell’s ch g Marquis, by Albany, 6yrs, list (Owner) 1 Mr J. Kerr’s b g Lin wood, aged, lOst lUlb ... ... ... (Stewart) 2 Mr D. O’Brien’s b g Gaiters, 6yrs, lOst 3lb ... ... ... (Bowie) 3 Totalisator dividend, L 3 2s. Templeton Stakes Handicap, of 45 sovs; second hovse, 5 sovs from the stake. About one mile and a quarter. Mr R. Alexander’s ch c Oranmer, by King of Clubs—Martyr, 3yrs, Bst (White) 1 Mr J. H. Lunn’a br g Rally, aged, 9st (Eludings) 2 rM, Duncan’s b m Mor, syrs, 6s 1 101 b (Higgins) 3 Mr P. Busch’s b m Spec, syrs, 7st lolb (Brown) 0 Mr F. Coates’ ch m Nelly, syrs, 6st 7lb (Huxtable) 0 Totalisator dividend, L 3 Ba. Seeling Plate Handicap, of 20 sovs. About six furlongs.

Mr R. Alexander’s b g Forest King, by Albany, aged, Bst 91b (White) 1 Mr J, Craig’s b g Fair Play, aged. Oat (Lenahan) 2 Mr F. Coates’ br g Tommy, syrs, Sat 51b ... ... (Rudinge) 3 Moc (Sat 71b), The Squire (7st 131 b), and Flirt (7st 9lb) also ran. Totalisator dividend, L2 16s. The

winner wa3 submitted to auction, and knocked down to Mr Wallace for 25 sova. Welter Flat Race Handicap, of 30 bovb; second horse, 5 aovs from the stake. Riders to be members of the P. P.R O. Professionals jockeys to carry 71b extra. About one mile, Mr F. Busch’s b m Farewell, aged, list 101 b ... ... (Mr H. Lunn) 1 Mr R. Alexander’s b g Lauriston, aged, 10st 21b ... (Mr Corbett) 2 Mr J. H. Lunn’s b m Rebecca, syra, 10st 121 b (Mr Woodman) 3 Melita (10st), Vanity Fair (lOst lib, including 81b overweight) and Duchess Totalisator dividend, LI 16s.

A protest was lodged against Farewell taking the stakes, on the grounds of Mr H. Lunn being a professional rider and not carrying the 71b extra, but it was after wards withdrawn.

Feting Handicap, of 30 sovs, second horse 5 aovs from the stake ; about half a mile.

Mr J. E. Pilbrow’s Mata, by Dead Shot—Raupo, aged, 9st 91b (Owner) 1 Mr M Duncan’s gr f, by I’aniel O’Rorke —Castilla, 3yrs, 6st 121 b (Unstable) 2 Mr tf. Linn’s ch c Faro, 3yrs, Bst sib ■ (Rudipgs) 3 Rally (9st sib), Rocket (Bst 51b), Spec (T it 101 b), Nelly (7st 7ib), Papanui (7st Ju:!> including 81t> overweight), Forest King (7st), and Vanity Fair(6st slb) also ran. Totalisator dividend, LIQ 4s.

Selling Hack Rack, of 10 aovs; catch weights ; half a mile. Mr F. Coates’s bk g Tommy, syrs (Clark) 1 Flirt, Little Ida, Bordeaux, Jessie, Olive Branch and K. also ran. Totalisator dividend, L 9 12s. The winner was submitted to auction and sold for L 25 10s to Mr 0. Williams. Consolation Handicap, of 15 sovs ; about six furlongs. Mr A. G-. Clark’s ch g Rocket, by An teros, syrs, Bst 71b... ... (Walls) 1 Mr J. H. Loan's br g Hally, aged, 9st 51b (Rudings) 2 Mr F. Coates’s ch m Nelly, syrs, 7st (White) 3 Rebecca (Bst 101 b), Mor (6st 71b) and Little Ida (6st 21b) also ran. Totalisator dividend, L2 16s.

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[rKDTKR'.S TBLBOBAMS —OOPYBIGHT.] Monetary and Commercial. London, March 23. The market rate of discount is un changed at 3j£ per cent. Consols are unchanged at New Zealand securities :—Five per cent 10-40 loan, ex div; Four and a halt per cent. 1879-1904 loan, 101 ; Four per cent, inscribed stock, Colonial breadstuff's and tallow are unchanged. Wool Market. The wool market is firm ; to-day's catalogue comprised 16,600 bales. The Queen's Reply. In the House of Lords to-day a message from the Queen was read in reply to the address adopted on the motion of Earl Wemyss, conveying the thanks of the House for the acceptance of the loyal offer of New South Wales troops for the Soudan, and expressing satisfaction that the offers of other colonies would be accepted at the right time. Her Majesty's message stated that she was highly gratified at the loyalty and patriotism displayed by the Australian colonies. Vote of Censure. Sir Henry Bruce, M.P. for Coleraine, on behalf of the Conservative party, has given notice in the House of Com- "' mons of a motion censuring the action of the Government in agreeing to a European Convention for the settle ment of Egyptian affairs. (Received March 25, 2.45 p.m ) An Important Communication. London, March 24. In the House of Commons to-day the Hon Mr Gladstone stated in reply to a question that Earl Granville, Secre tary of State for Foreign Affairs, had addressed an important communica tion to Russia on the 16 th of March, that it was expected that the character of the answer would determine whether the negotiations between the two Powers would take place in London or whether the Afghan frontier delinea tion will be settled by a local Commis sion Enquiry, as desired by the British Government.

(Received March 20, 3 p.m.) Recalled. Bombay, March 25. It is announced that those officers of the British and Indian armies who are absent on furlough at the present time will be recalled to India without delay.

AUSTRALIAN.

(reDTEH’s TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT.) The Markets. Melbourne, Yesterday. The National Mortgage and Agency Company of New Zealand reports of the local grain market as follows: Wheat (shipping) has a hardening ten dency, and is quoted at 3s yd to 3s 8d per bushel. Malting barley is dull at 3s pd to 4s 6d. New Zealand oats, both feed and milling sorts, show a slightly improved tendency. The prices ruling for feeding qualities are 2s pd to 2? ud, and milling 3s to 3s id per bushel; New Zealand oats, under bond, 2s 3d to as 6d a bushel. Ryegrass seed is in fair demand at 3s 6d to 4s 6d. Prices for kauri timber are firmly maintained. Cricket. The cricket match, England v. Aus tralia, was resumed to-day. The Eng lishmen, who, at the close of yester day’s play, had made 270, continued their first innings, which closed for 386. The following were the princi pal contributors : Shrewsbury, not out, 105; Bates, c, 61; Briggs, c, 43 ; Peel, b, 18. The Australians, who were 222 behind their opponents, com menced their second innings, and at the conclusion of the day’s play, bad scored 105 runs with the loss of seven wickets. The principal scorers were ; —Giffen, c, 12; Horan, b, 20; Jones, b, 17; Trumble, Ibw, 104 Bruce, hot out, 28.

(Received March 25, Ip m.) Address in Reply. Svdnby, March 25.

The debate on the question of in demnifying the Government for its action in despatching a military con tingent to the assistance of England in the Soudan continued in the Legisla tive Assembly last night. The division was taken early this morning, with the result that Mr Henry Clarke's amend ment condemning the Government was. rejected by 64 to 23, and the Address in Reply tp the Governors speech was adopted by the House.

Shipping. Arrived, last evening—Wakatipu.

(Received March 25, 2.40 p.m.) Melbourne, To-day. Sailed, yesterday—Te Anau for the Bluff.

Arrived, this morning—Tarawera.

TELEGRAMS.

[per fresh association.) Land, Labor, and Capital. Auckland, Last Right . Mr W. L. Rees commenced his lector* ing tour through New Zealand on "Land, Labor and Capital ” at the Theatre Boysl last night. Mr Boycroft, President of the Trades and Labor Council, presided, and about 200 were present. An unani mous vote of thanks was passed to the lecturer. He has a plan fully drawn oat of a Joint Stock Company, to be called the New Zealand Co.-operative Land end Labor Company. Fire. Marion, To-day. An eight-ioomed house belonging to Ferguson and Dundas was burnt to the ground, near Kakarika, yesterday. The origin of the fire is unknown. . Fire. * Palmerston, Last night. A three-roomed house, at Stoney Creek, occupied by W.' Christensen, has been totally destroyed by fire.- The inmates were awakened just in time to escape. Insurances House, L 16 0; furniture, L2O j iu the New Zealand office

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, MARCS 25, 1885.



MB J, IVESS begs to inform his debtors, and all per&ons desirous of transacting ary business with him, that he will be in a.tendance at his Office, Barnett street, every TUESDAY and SATURDAY. Office hour? :10a. m. to 5 p.ro. 2 188 11HB ASH BURTON COUNTY STOCK AND SALEYARDB COMPANY (Lim.ted), Is prepared to Dip Sheep IN large or small lots at the following scale of charges : For the first 500 sheep, one penny each For the second 500 sheep, one half penny each Foijthesecond 1,000 sheep, one farthing each For flocksof over 2,000 special arrange ments will be made. The material used will be charged for is addition to the above. GEORGE JAMES )N, 3 207 Secretary Groceries CHEAPER THAN EVER AT JAMES McGREGOR’S, Tanceed Street. Sugars— English Cut Loaf &d per lb Best White Crystal, 3|d per lb Best Snowdrop, 4d per lb (Reductions by the mat) Teas, Is 3d, Is 6d, 2s, 2s 6d, and 2s 9d Box Tea from 12s fid per box Canterbury Oakes, lOd each. Rice, Sd Mi'-roA Biscuits, fid Lunch Biscuits, 3d Currants, fid Raisins, 7d Hew Figs, Is per box Best Sago, 3d Hew Muscatels, la fid Oj sters, fid Cairn’s Marmalade, 8d Peaeock’s Jams, Cid Herrings, 7d Keillor’s Marmalade, 9d Salmon, 8d Cheese, fid per English Pickles, 8d Other articlen equally cheap. JAMES MuGRhGOK, Tanored trout 12 8342



Wanted. ITST ANTED Known —A s-hop To Let, W in Batt street. Ei quire T.|Tay bor, Balter. 3 439 VIST ANT S' D— -A .'teward for the Ash- VV burton Club. pply, stating re muneration required, to ;he .'-ecretary on or before Wednesday, the ‘2s;h inatan’ J J. Robertson, Secretary. 3 419 T ANTED Known Furnished apart s meets for two adies or two gentlemen, with or without Board. Apply Office of this Paper. 3 4)2 \\T ANTED Known—Before buying W Dress Materials, Olsters, Jackets, Dolmans, Millinery, etc , call and inspect our stock. The cheapest first-class Drapery and Millinery Establishment in Ashburton —H. C. Seqers, ealys’ Buildings, East Street.



p REAT Reductions for Cash at Jokes v3T and Bradshaw’s. —Good oaten sheaf chaff from 50a per ton, la 6d per bag ; prime oat straw chaff 35a per ton, 9d per bag ; new oatmeal 4a per bag ; good cheese 5d per lb ; (four, bran, sharps, and chick wheat at very cheap rates. \\T ANTED Known Sew- V\ ing Machines can be had on Time Payments at the New Zealand Cloftiing Factoiy’s Branch, East street, Ashburton. Glorious news. Andrew Obr will give away on Saturday 100 pairs men’s boots at 6s 9d ; 60 pairs can vas slippers at 2s fid ; 30 pairs cricketing boots at 6s 6d ; 100 pairs Kaiapoi trousers at 11a 6d—every article at half-price. daily despatched direct from our own boat, now fishing at Lake Elles mere. Delivery guaranteed within eight hours from time of catching. Ail orders received at my shop will be immediately executed on arrival of the train. W, O. Page, East street, Ashburton. 11 2151 VIB,7"ANTED Known—Boots ! Boots 1 V T That Hates and Co. are Clearing a few desperate lines of Boots, etc., to wit, Ladies’ Leather, 4s €d; Men’s Shooters, Pegged, 10s; Men’s Elastic sides, 9s, and a lot of odd lines that must WANTED Known—Umbrellas at Is lid, six doz Buttons for Is, China Matting at 6d, Ladies’ Hose at 6d, Cor sets at 2s 3d, Shirting at 4|d, Towels 3£d, 36 inch Oilcloth 9d, Camisoles Is 4d. Awdkew Orb’s Cheap Sale 2 185 WANTED KNOWN—Robekx Elston, Bill Poster, Theatrical Agent, eta, 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. rnOWLR’S pennyroyal and steel pills for JL females quickly correct all irregulari tiesand relieve the distressing symptoms so prevalent with the sex. Boxes Is and 2s 9d, of all chemists. Prepared only by E. T. Towle, chemist, Nottingham, Eng land. Wholesale of all the wholesale houses. Beware of imitations. 112 2 276 2 237 I ID Known—Fresh Flounders bo-cleared at once. 7 1278



j PATT ERN DEPOT. Mrs Hodg^ 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 OEE FANCY GOODS, TOYS, BOOKS, STATIONARY, Ac. £3* Must be sold - even if at a loss To Suit everybody at prices that cannot be beaten. Andrewes Bros., Booksellers, Stationers, &c.. Ashburton JDimant and Coe, ARE authorised LOCAL AGENTS for Singer’s SEWING MA CHINES, and are prepared to receive PAYMENTS and afford all information in connection therewith. Treadle and Hand Machines on Time Payments. A supply of Machine extras on hand. CORNER EAST AND TANORBD STREETS, ASHBURTON.



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EAD, MARK. LEARiN and INWARDLY DIGEST, and to accomplish the above feat, visit my estab lishment, and lighten your inward gloom by appeasing your appetite for the beauti ful by inspecting the most 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 pereonally 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 littie 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 ! Read ! Read ! When both you and my self will be considerably 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, and if you are disappointed come again.— Nothing like Perseverance j ThomasF. Farley's,) BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER, Saospkrs’ Buildings, East Sx., AsffBDETON.



Special Advertisements. f|!HE LONDON AND LANCASHIRE Fire Insurance Co. We have much pleasure in informing the public of Ashburton that Mes ks WILDING, LLWIS & C A STGILL have 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. nnO FARMERS and Others about to 1L Build—Buy your timber from the Producers at first coat and Save Money. To Housekeepers who wish to have the satisfaction of burning Good Coal— We are now landing, ex s. s. Tekapo, PRIME NEWCASTLE COAL, which will be sold at Lowest Rates. Every Requisite for the Building Trade kept in Stock, and Building supplied throughout. *** Farmers would do well to call and obtain quotations. MAOPHERSON, FILMER AND CO. (late A. Hayes), TIMBER, COAL & WOOD MERCH ANTS, East 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 is undoubtedly unsurpassed, whi ! e the large production and increased busi ness enables the proprietors to offer special advantages as to price. Men’s, Boys’ and Children’s Clothing in every variety at Wholesale Prices. Shirts, Hats, Hosiery, Blankets, Rugs, Portmanteaux, and every requisite at WHOLESALE PRICES. Note the address— IN EW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, EAST STREET, Ashburton 25 Branches Now Open 26



Davis’s gURPLUS STOCK OF FURNITURE Now Belling off at HALF-PRICE. Moat be sold to make room for NEW STOCK. Parties about to Furnish will SAVE 50 Peh Cent. BY PUOHASING AT W. DAVIS’S FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, EAST STREET SOUTH, Ashburton 9 1729



TtJMN 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, DRAPERY, 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 think for a minute, 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 most economical way, thus saving the immense cost 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 load or draw of any particular article, wa will give you the same at their pripp or lower, guaranteeing, taking things all round, our Value will be found by far the best. Country Orders sent by post will receive ' special attention, and be sent free of carriage (by rail) to ANY PART OF CANTERBURY. H. JB. May & Co., THE HALL-



Victoria House. Season sale commencing on January igth, & continuing FOR FIVE WEEKS ONLY. REMARKABLE REALITIES! GLARING REDUCTIONS!! Convincing proof and Special i’ricja See Windows'®^ Dimant and |Coe, READY-MONEY DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, Ac., la premises lately occupied by Orr and Co,, Corn {East and fancied sire ASHBURTON,



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t7»7-AR WITH RUSSIA.—At the pre \\ sent juncture it would be difficult for any one exc pt a prophet of the highest rank to sny whether or not the present negotiations.between England and Russia wil le;d to a general European war, or whether they will end in sin.>ke. The absence of full Information as to what is transpiring between the two countries may indicate that the political breeze is blowing harmlessly past ; or, it may be the awful silence which generally precedes a storm. In either case, we ought to be prepared for the worst. If a general war breaks out the price of nearly every article of commerce will rise. Among other commodities wool and labor will go up. Now is the time, therefore, to lay in a stock of clothing, before the general ad vance begins. In order that we may not be caught napping we have just purchased a Splendid Assortment of Winter Tweeds and other materials necessary to a well equipped tailoring establishment, which we are prepared to offer at unusually low prices for cash Regarding style and fit, it is almost needless for us to repeat what everybody knows, viz , that by our scien tific mode of cutting, and th' cure exer cised by us in fitting the figure, a rais-fit is an impossibility. —Craighead and Co.. Merchant Tailors, Tailored street.



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