DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES. Tuesday, May 12 Messrs Matson, Cox and 0)., at the Ashburton Saleyards—Stock MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, Em Monday, May 11. Borough Council, at Borough Council Chari)boro, at 7-30 Arcade Chambers—Star of Ashburton, U.A.Q.D., at 8 o’clock Wednesday, May 13 Orangß Hall—-Star of tbs iLast, 1.0.G.T«, meeting at 8 o’clock . / Wednesday, May 20 Oddfellows’ Hall—Lecture, at 8 o’clock Friday, June 5 kshburton County Council —At Council Chambers, 11a.m. Loibgeach Road Board at Road Board Office. Saturday, June 6. ATakanni Road Board, at Road Board office, Moore street, at 10.30 a.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prevalebit. SATURDAY, MAY 9, 1885.

The pulpit of the Ashburton Wesleyan Church will be occupied to-morrow mom ma: and evening by the Re" T, T. Wallis, late of Auckland. Mr Wallis will also address the scholars of the Sunday School in the afternoon, and, we under stand, that, as usual, members of the congregation and friends of the children are invited to be present. A correspondent sends ns the following in reference to the Elgin School : -This school obtained a fairly good report from the Inspector. Mr Edge, though the per centage of passes was not high (77 per cent). To quote the Inspector’s own words—“ The results of the examination are quite as satisfactory as could reasonably be expected.” He spoks, moreover, in high terms of the arithmetic —“ The arithmetic or the upper standards is re markably accurate ” Irregular attend ance rakes it almost impossible to secure a high percentage, especially in the upper classes Prizes in books to the amount of L 3 3s have been presented to the most deserving in each standard, and one given to each child below Standard I. The annual treat this year took the shape of a trip to Lyttelton by rail, when a large proportion of the scholars, accompanied by their parents and chn teachers, had the pleasure, never before enjoyed by some, of spending some hours in the prin cipal port of this provincial pic nicing on the hills, inspecting the military preparations, the ships at the wharves, the slip, the graving dock, and as much as could be seen in the t'me. The outing was thoroughly enjoyed by old and young, and the Committee may rest assured that their kindness in arranging it was heartily appreciated. We learn from Mr G. Jameson, the local agent for the N.Z Shipping Co., that the s s. Kaikoura will leave Lyttel ton for London on Wednesday next A meeting of the Elgin School Com mittee was held on Wednesday even ing last, at the schoolroom. Pre B ent Messrs John Cochrane (Ohai man), H. Kennedy, T. Greenaway and D. Cochrane. A letter was read from Mr Alexander Protheroe re hia son’s position at the late examination. It was resolved —“ That the Chairman write to Mr Protheroe stating that the Committee had considered the matter, had obtained an explanation from the master, and are of the opinion that the master had acted in accordance with the Regulation for Ex amination.” Various routine matters were attended to, accounts passed amount ing to Ll 9 12s 3d, and the meeting ad journed. Not a few of our readers will be pleased to hear the whereabouts of Mrs Hamp son, the eminent lady evangelist From a contemporary we learn that since leaving New Zealand, she has conducted a very successful mission at Honolulu, and also at San Jose, in California. By latest advices she was intending to accompany her son on a short visit to England, after which she purposed returning to the Colonies,

The special correspondent of the Morn ing Post at Korti relates the following interesting incident as having occurred during the later stage of the defence of Khartoum by the lamented General Gor don ;—“ The Mahdi wrote an autograph letter to the beleaguered herd in the month of October, in which he exulted over the wreck of the gallant Stewart’s steamer and hia subsequent murder. In order to assure Gordon of the truth of the news, he forwarded a detail of all the books and papers found on board the vessels, and among the copies of several documents which he sent he repeated a

return showing the state of the ammun:

tiou and supplies of tho beleaguered garrt son at the time when Stewart started on bis ill-fated journey- General Gordon’s treatment of the Mahdi’s communication was exceedingly cha acteristic. He wired from the palace to the ' fficer in charge of tho guard at the gate to tell the bearer of the message to inform the Mahdi that it would have no effect upon him however many men he had killed or however much papers or information be had obtained, adding that the Mahdi might have gained the success 1 f which he had boasted, but that the occurrence would not make a whit of difference to him, and he thus concluded his defiant reply : — 1 1 don’t care what force you have. lam made of iron, and I intend to hold on here.' "

Mr R T. Booth’s Committee met last ■evening in the Templar Hall to complete arrangements for his visit to Ashburton on May 29 h. Mr Gamble was appointed 1- ader of the United Choir, and the Com mittee added to their number most of the leading temperance workers in the dis trict A large amount of routine business having been transacted the Committee adjourned till Friday, May 22.

The usual monthly meeting of the Tin wahl School Committee was held last evening. Present Messrs Shearer (in the chair), Clark, Farland, Simpson, Heseltine, Schniier, and Smith. After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed, and several small matters dealt with, the principal business of tho evening, via., the con sideration of applications for the head mastership, was proceeded with. The ap plications were received, and after a con siderable amount of discussion, that of Mr Win. 1 iekie, of Barrhill school, was selected for submission to the Board of: Education.

A' other unfortunate.—Again we must draw the attention of our readers to the fact that a 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 11. E. May & Co., of the Hall, High street, for 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 secure a speed Clearance,

The usual monthly meeting of the South Rakaia Road Board was held on Thurs day last. Present—Messrs Coster (chair man), Mulligan and Tucker. The Clerk’s repoit was read and considered. The following correspondence was read (1) From the Board’s solicitor re village set tlement payments. (2) Mr Kemble ask ing permission to remove a fence on Thompson’s track.—The Board decided to remove the fence, and to inform Mr Kemble of their intention.—(3) From the Property Tax Commission re new roll.- It was resolved to supply the information required. Applications were received from Messrs McAnnulty, Barrett, Dpton, and Rycroft to have their names put on the roll. The request was complied with, the Chairman to make the alterations in accordance with the Act.—The Clerk was authorised to replace the trees round the office grounds, and was instructed to write again to the Railway Department, re the Ohertsey road. —The Clerk was directed to procure 20 bushels of shelled oats, 60!bs rape seed, and 2 sacks of wheat, and poison the same, The pre pared seeds to be distributed, free of chvrgo, for the destruction of small birds. The question of the management of the cemetery was postponed till next meeting. Accounts amounting to L 99 14a 2d were passed for payment. All the Hon W. Robinson’s horses, with the solitary exception of a colt called Wizard, were embarked on the Wakatipa, at Lyttelton, for Sydney, yesterday. Mr Joseph Ivess, J.P., a Visiting Jus tice, recently made an official inspection of the Ashburton Gaol, and has prepared a report upon the institution for presenta tion to the Minister of Justice. Mr Ivess has pointed out the urgent nsed for in creased accommodation in the Gaol build ing, and suggested that the additions should be of such a character as to allow of suitable classification of the inmates. The report is of a thoroughly exhaustive character, and as it deals with matters of some interest which have been long neglected, we hope to publish the full text ia the course of a few days. The Government have decided to call out only single men between ■ the ages of 17 and 30 to serve in the Militia. Messrs Thomas Bullock and Joseph Ivess, J. P.’s, presided at the R. M. Court this morning, and dealt with the follow ing cases:—John Lobb, charged with using profane language and with resisting the police, admitted the latter offence, and was fined 40s and costs, with the al ternative of set'en days’ imprisonment. The charge of using profane language was dismissed. —G. Clark and H. Church were charged with having obstructed Constable Bourk in the execution of his duty. Con stable Bourk said the accused nad en devoured to rescue a prisoner while the 1 itter was being removed to the lock-up The accused were the ringleaders of a large crowd of persons who previously had incited the prisoner to make his es cape. A. J. Howell said he had assisted Constable Bourk to take the prisoner

Lobh to the lock up. The witness cor roborated the evidence of the Constable. The accused were each fined 40s and costs

with the alternative of seven days’ im prisonment. Martin Moran, charged with being an habitual drunkard, was ordered to be imprisoned for seven days. —William Bishop, for being drunk while in charge of a horse and dray, was fined

20s and costs, with the alternative of sixty hours’ imprisonment. A first of fender was fined 5s and coats, with the alternative of twelve hours’ imprisonment, for drunkenness. At the New Brighton Racing Club’s meeting yesterday the principal event, the iSew Brighton Racing Club Handicap, was won by Mr Bradley’s b c Puck (Bst 7:b), beating Papanui (6st 12lb) and Faro (Bst).

We have to-day bean shown the draw ings of a gorse cutting machine, designed by Mr E. F. Wright, of Gawler Downs, Mount Somers. The machine is remark ably simple in construction, thoroughly strong, and may be worked from any or dinary farm dray. Mr Wright, who evi dently has a good practical knowledge of machinery and farming operations, has sought to provide a choip effective ma chine, likely to be generally used by even the smaller farmers. In our opinion hia efforts have been highly successful, and' we feel confident that the machine now in course of construction will boar out our anticipations. Mr Wright has applied for letters patent for his designs, and in a later issue we propose to give a fuller description of this ingenious machine. The Committee of the Aahbuton Racing Club mat at the Club’s rooms last even ing. Present—Messrs C. W. Purnell (in the chair), Harrison, R. Friediander, Quill, Drs Leahy and Rots. An applica tion was made by Messrs Wheatham and Walker, the compilers of the j“ Turf Re cord,” for a grant in aid of the publica tion. Consideration of the application was deferred. The Secretary reported the action taken by the Tinwald Race Committee in reference to the disqualifi cation of Brown Boy and his owner, Mr James Quigley, but it was resolved to postpone consideration of the matter until next meeting of the Committee. A state ment of accounts in connection with the recent race meeting, showing that the fixture had resulted in an addition of about L7O to the funds of the Club, was submitted to the Committee. The annual election of three members to serve on the South Rakaia Road Board took place yesterday and resulted as fol lows :—E. S. Coster, 102; D. G, Holmes, 102 ; W. Lyttelton, 100; J. Brimioombe, 29. Mr Arthur Makeig, the Returning Officer, has declared Messrs Coster, Holmes, and Lyttelton duly elected mem bers of the Board. The jockey Ross, who was disqualified for puffing the horse Brown Boy, in the Selling Hack Race, at the Tinwald meet ing, has written to the Secretary of the Tinwald Racing Conjrpitjtee, stating that ho was “ uncontrollable ’’ at the time of the offence, and offering, if the penalty inflicted upon him be removed, to divulge the whole of the particu ars of the swindle.

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METEOROLOGICAL READINGS.

WATERTON CONCERT.

A most successful and enjoyable enter tainment was given in the Waterton Library last evening, when the building was filled to overflowing with residents from the immediate districts, and a con siderable number of visitors from Ash burton. Mr Malcolm presided, and briefly stated that the entertainment was given for the double purpose of providing an evening’s enjoyment and endeavoring to augment the funds of the Library. Mr Sidney Wolf had charge of the musical portion of the entertainment, and the ladies and gentlemen who assisted him were Miss Stephens (a lady visitor from Christchurch), Miss Butler, and Messrs G. Dillon, A. Gates, J. Wood Jones and J G. Rose. Mr Wolf first of all de lighted the large audience by a brilliantly executed pianoforte solo, for which he received a hearty round of applause. During the evening Stephens, a lady possessing a sweet and well trained voice, sang several pretty ballads and a song “ No, Sir," for each of which she was rewarded with an encore. Miss Butler sung “ Killarney” and several other Irish melodies, and her sweet voice, and the depth of feeling she threw into the songs of her native soil won most rapturous applause and encores Mr Rose sang “ Dream Ficea ’’ admirably. He is to be congratulated on making such a happy choice, as it is a class of song peculiarly suited to his voice, and he sa ig it with great expression and feeling. He also contributed two other songs. Messrs A. Gales and J. W. Jones also contributed to the harmony of the evening, and each sang a couple of songs, which were highly appreciated by the audience. Mr Gates received a well merited encore. Mr Gerald Dillon, who is a recent ar rival in Ashburton, does not pride himself on his musical ability, but nevertheless, in his special line he is a host in himself, and his services are likely to be in request at many future entsr tainments in the district. He gave several recitations last evening to the intense astonishment, wonder and delight of the audience. Hia rendering of “ Sharaus O’Brien ” was both pathetic, humorous and funny in the extreme, and his acting and mode of expression thoroughly tickled the risible faculties of the audience, but while enjoying the humorous side they were enabled to restrain themselves and seemed to fully appreciate the pathetic and tragic e’ement with which Le Fanu has invested this well-known composition. It is needless to add Mr Dillon was loud’y applauded and heartily encored. The Mcßae Brothers appeared twice on the stage and gave exhibitions of Highland dancing in costume, for which they were heartily applauded. After the concert a ball was held, the Library proving much too small for all those who wished to join in the dance. Mr Wolf supplied the music, occasionally assisted by a gentleman who “ bio wed the pic colo,” as a son of Edo was pleased to term the instrument. Mr Dillon filled up one or two intervals by relating funny stories. Altogether the evening’s entertainment was a big success, and lasted far into the early morning. The gentlemen per formers returicel to town at daylig it, some little delay having been caused in starting, through Mr Maßae’a horses breaking out of a paddock and necessitat ing a lengthy and ‘' mysterious ” search on the part of the proprietor.

RUSSIA’S SECRET ALLY.

The English Government were sup posed to have rapid and accurate informa tion of Russia’s progress towards the Af > ghan frontier until the recent irruption of the troops of the Muscovite upon Herat . opened its eyes to the foily of its com plaisant confidence in its Central Asian spies. How is it that the Russians have been enabled to advance their light out posts without the British Government being apprised : n time to stop their move ments ? They must have had a raison d'etre for their advance upon the Western Capital of Afghanistan. What was it ? Was it because Persia connived at the movement ? Was it because Russia over came by force Persia’s objections to allow in" a European power to wedge itself be tween her Eastern frontiers on one side and surround her with hungry hordes on the other ? There is here a hitherto un explained mystery. One theory upon the subject has not even been broached by any English journal, although it is so im portant that it deserves consideration in the present extremely critical position of affairs between England and Russia. Where is Ayouh Khan ? Where has he been lurking for the past two years ! There is some reason to believe that Ayoub Khan found his wj>y into the Cen tral Russian Asian camp, and there for purposes of revenge and gain, offered to help the Muscovite to obtain possession of Herat, “ the gate of India," If this theory prove correct, Russia’s advance on Herat is much more formidable than it would appear to be at first sight. Had she gone to Herat single-handed, the Heratese would certainly have opposed her progress; but if she has gone there with Ayoub Khan in her camp, she may rely upon the co-operation of a great num ber of Afghan warriors, who still consider Ayoub Khan one of the greatest generals that ever ruled as Governor of Herat. Russia, in short, will have all the benefit of Ayoub’a prestige, not only as a suc cessful soldier, but also as a distinguished member of the Royal Family. It cannot here be forgotten that Russia has previously intrigued succsssfully and at considerable expense with members of the Duranee Royal Family of Oabnl. When Abdur Rahman, the present Ameer, was compelled by his kinsman Shore Ali to seek safety in flight from Cabal, he found refuge in the Russian possessions in Turkestan. Russia went further, and supplied him with an annual grant, which enabled him to support the appearance of a Prince in the ancient capital of Bok hara. What England has to consider is whether the Ameer of Afghanistan can now forget his former benefactors—i he Russians—so far as to enter into hostilities against them. She also has to weigh the moral effect upon all Western Afghanistan from Kandahar if Ayoub Khan, since his disappearance from Herat, has been an honored guest of the Russian camp.

ASHBURTON HONORARY RIFLE CORPS.

A meeting of those interested in the formation of the above Corps was held at the Borough Council’s old office last even ing, for the purpose of receiving the re port of the Committee appointed at the last meeting, and for other business in connection with the Corps. There was a fair attendance ot intending members, and Mr 0. W. Purnell occupied the chair. The Chairman congratulated those pre sent on the patriotic spirit which had been evinced by those who had signified their willingness to serve their country at a time when it was not impossible their services might be required in actual warfare. He was of opinion that all in telligent persons thought that even tually there must be a struggle be tween Great Britain and Russia for the possession of India, and that it behoved them to be prepared for such an emerg ency. In India they had a magnificent country, won by the valor of their coun trymen, and he was sure that every Aus tralian inhabitant would be prepared t» sacrifice himself to retain it Be hoped, however, there would be no resort to arms, and that an honor able solution of the difficulty might bo arrived at without fighting. The object of the present meeting was to re ceive the report ot the Committee ap pointed at their lasi meeting and toj|fix a date when the list should be closed, and i h ir services offered to the Defence i lister. He would also suggest that a suitable name for the Corps should bo de cided upon. The Hon. Secretary (Mr Gundry), said the Committee had been' engaged ener getically in a canvas for the names of those who were willing to serve in the Company, and the result had been that 40 had signed the roll and that several others had promised to do so. The fol lowing gentlemen had signed, viz., Messrs W. B. Moss, T. Sealy, W. H. Gundry, 0. W. Purnell, W. Sparrow, F. Clark, W. Burfoot, W. Zouch, C. Reid, J. Purchase, D. McFarlane, 0. Hogg, P. Walker, S. Saunders, A. Connolly, Har rison, J. G. Rose, tt. G. Robertson, A. Craighead, gA. Orr, W. H. Collins, J. Tait, P. L. K. Hill, G, Meddins, E. J. Paul, W. White, R, Cullen, H. H. Stevens, A. Field, J. E. Buchanan, T. H. Zouch, P. S. Nokes, W. E. Marsh, J. R. Chapman, H. Stephenson, M Digby, G. Kidd, J. H. Clayton and Dr Leahy, The following resolutions were carried : “That the list should be closed _on Saturday evening.”—“ That an applica tion be made to the Government to accept the services of the Corps immediately after the clos ing of the list.—“ That the Company bo called the Ashburton Guards.” —“That the names of Messrs Purnell, Leahy, Har rison, Saunders and Craighead be added to the Committee.” _

Mr Sparrow stated that the New Zea land Clothing Factory were supplying uniforms at prices from 30a to L 3. The Chairman announced his intention to ask Mr Walker, M.H.R , to urge upon the Government the acceptance of the services of the Company A vote of thanks to the Chair concluded the proceedings.

SIR GEORGE GREY’S LETTER TO THE KING OF SAMOA.

Auckland, Last Night.

An interesting and instructive letter

has just been written by Sir G. Grey to the King of Samoa, in reply to a recent communication sent to Sir George by the King asking for advice and assistance in the present crisis at Samoa. After allud ing to his own action in introducing the

Confederation and Annexation Act in the New Zealand Parliament in 1883, Sir George goes on to reply to Maliotoa’s let ter. The following are the most impor tant passages • “ Why great nations, each having many millions of subjects and vast possessions in many parts of the world, should prevent two groups of islands in the remote Pacific from uniting to work out in their own way their common welfare and happiness is difficult to understand. Mutual jeal ousies of those nations are the probable cause ; but if they definitely refuse to allow the union of New Zealand and

Samoa, then in their mutual jealoucies lies Samoa’s best hope of safety. Let me venture to add a few words of advics tp one whose letter of frankness touched me,

who ts placed in a position of exceeding difficulty, and whom X sincerely desire to aid and benefit. Much of the future of your people depends on you. For their sake you must dare, bear and suffer all things which your position requires you to enter upon, or endure. Be in all things an open and sincere man, even to secret negotiations or arrangements. If any come to you with any proposals to do this, refuse. Say that the mere fact of their

coming in this guise is unfair to you, as it will inevitably cast suspicion on your con duct, and involve you in difficulties which may even risk the loss of the independence of Samoa. If you act in this open manner, and at the same time give no just cause of complaint, I do not think that any states man, however powerful, would venture to commit the great crime of seizing on or op pressing a weak and inoffensive nation such as Samoa is. In this weakness, in the inoffensiveness of your harbor, in the fer-

tiiity of your soil, in the value of your position, your security consists. Mutual jealousies would make all great nations look with displeasure on any Power that wrongfully seized Samoa, and if this act was a cruel and inexcusable breach of international law, general indignation would be excited in all civilised countries. If such a crime is about to be committed, or if it has been committed, and you are seeking redress, you had better rsst your arguments against it on your natural rights. All good men, learned or un learned, can understand and feel these things, and sympathise with you. Do not rely on legal arguments, or European pre cedents. Thera would be no likeness between such cases a-.d that of Samoa. Your case is a very simple one, easily un derstood. Let it remain so, and embarrass it with nothing that may distract atten tion from the cruel selfishness of the Act' I have written to you in the same spirit of friendlv frankness with which you ad dressed me. I will take care when the question of Samoa comesabefore the New Zealand Parliament, as it shortly will do, that your interests are fairly represented. If England does not sanction our union, you may rest assured that New Zealand will long, with pleasure, remember the offer made by yourself, your Government and Parliament, to be annexed to this country. Some day it may have an op portunity of repaying an act which is the greatest proof that could be given of en tire confidence. If all goes well with yourself and the people of Samoa, let me know, as one who will rejoice to hear such good news. If Samoa is involved in any further difficulty, let me know, as one who may be useful and who will aid you, to the beat of his ability, in all things right.”

YESTERDAY’S LATE TELEGRAMS

Auckland. Maxwell alias Banqulre, for the St Louis murder, was further remanded till Monday. Since the arrest of the prisoner the United States Consul at Auckland has telegraphed to the police authorities in America, and received a reply last night, directing him to hold the prisoner at all hazards, as the evidence of murder was moat conclusive. fi'ears are entertained for the safety of the Auckland cutter South Carolina, which left for Port Chalmers on Tuesday. Wellington.

The Hon P. Buckley, Commissioner for Mr Bryce, and the Hon J. A. Tole, Oommipsionep for Me Rnaden, in tho Übel action, Bryce v Ruaden, leave for Wan ganui to-night to commence their duties. Dunedin.

Mr Stoat leaves for Wellington in tho morning. He was interviewed by a number of Volunteers, but nothing was allowed to transpire. Mr Stout is engaged to appear in tho Appeal Court in all the cases set down.

The Supreme Court was engaged to-day in deciding whether cement, imported for the railway over-bridge, was exempt from duty, as material specially' imported for railway purposes. The Judge decided that it would come under the exemption if evidence was forthcoming that it was im ported for that purpose.

THE RUSSO-AFGHAN DIFFICULTY

(hBUXER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.) London, May 7. In the House of Commons to-day, Lord Edmund Fitzmaurice, Under secretary of Foreign Affairs, stated that Colonel Ridgway still remained in charge of the Afghan Boundary Com mission. The debate on the policy of Govern ment was commenced to-day in accord, ance with arrangement, and was fur ther postponed until Monday next. (Received May 9, 12 30 p.m.) London, May 8. In the House of Commons to-day, Sir Stafford Northcote gave notice of motion of censure on the Government, in connection with the Afghan frontier question. The effect of the motion, if carried, will be tantamount to stopping the recently granted credit of eleven millions sterling, until the House is in formed fully as to the policy of the Government and to the way in which the money is to be employed.

THE SOUDAN CAMPAIGN.

[rBUXER’s TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] (Received May 9, 11 30 p.m.) [from redtbe’s SPECIAL correspondent.] Suabim, May 8. Lord Wolseley to-day inspected the entire iorce under the command of Sir Gerard Graham, and spoke in terms oi special praise of the excellent appear ance and physique of the Australian troops. All the officers present re marked upon the steady manner in which the contingent marched past. Her Majesty the Queen has telegraphed her congratulations on the success of the operations at Tahakool on Wed nesday night.

SPORTING.

WAIMATL RACING CLUB. The following are the nominations and entries for the Waimato Racing Club’s Steeplechase Meeting on June sth. Waimate Steeplechase (Handicap) -of luO sova. Barrington King Arthur Glenara Moody Little John Liowood Black Doctor Ravenswood Cup, 60 sovs. Berrington Coryphee Hector Waverley Little John Moody Glenara Linwood Black Doctor | Ravenswood Maiden Plate, 40 sova. Hector Coryphee Modeaty Pickles Presto

WANGAN3I RACES.

The following are the weights for the Wanganui Handicap Steeplechase. at lb. st lb. Scrutineer... 12 7 Ebony ... 10 3 Mararoni ... 12 3 Aroha ... 10 0 Director ... 12 2 Mikura ... 10 0 New Year... 11 9 Glencoe ... 10 0 Billy-go - by- Diomedes ... 10 0 em ... 10 10 Maroa ... 10 0 Totara ... 10 8 Speculation Pathfinder 10 6 (late Nga- Diruid ... 10 6 tatoa) ... IQ 0 Caoutchouc 10 5

THE ONE THOUSAND GUINEAS}.

[redtbr’B TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT.} [Received May 9, 12.30 p.m ] London, May 8. Tee One Thousand Guineas Stakes, a subscription of 100 sovs each, half for feit, for 3-year-old fillies, Bst 121 b each, the owner of the second filly to receive 200 sovs out of the stakes, and the third to save his stake. Rowley mile (Lmile 17yards). 64 subscribers. The race for the One Thousand Guineas took place at Newmarket to-day and re sulted as follows : Duke of Westminster’s ch f Farewell (Doncaster —Lily Agnes) ... ... I Mr J. Jenning’s ch f Jane (Phenix — Jeannie) ... 2 Duke of Portland’s b f Satchel (Galo pin— Quiver) 3

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, MAY 9, 1885.



The following are the meteorological readings at'Alford station for the week ending Friday, May 8, 1885: — Shade Date. Min. Max. Max. Observations. May 2 44. S3- 74- Showers .. 3 29. 7 v no. Showers .. 4 3 1 - 67. in. Fine 5 44. 6.3- 90. Rain „ 6 29. 80. Overcast .. 7 3 2 - 6S. 105. Showers „ 8 3i- 6 S . 109. Fine



Wanted. TTTANTED —A Man to make himself YV useful in the stable and garden Apply, Butler’s Hotel. 5 721 VST ANTED, for np-country station, re V » speotable Boy to milk, clean etc. Apply, Mr Wm. Oookson. 5 720 REV. T. J. WALLIs, late of Auok land, will preach at the Wesleyan church To-morrow morning and evening. \\J ANTED—A correspondent for the W Luabdian, at Mount Somers. Apply to the Manager. WAM'KO Known-Hot Coffee, Tea, Scotch Pies and Faggotts from 7 till 10 p.m. This Evening, at W. C. Davis’s Fruit Mart. 5 723 WAIST ED Known—That T. Hoult has commenced Bacon Curing, and having purchased a first-class sausage machine, he will be able to supply the wants of the inhabitants of Ashburton with a real good Pork Sausage. Fresh every day. Only good corn fed pigs bought. 5 711 THTTaNTED Known—Before buying W Dress Materials, Dialers, Jackets, Dolmans, Millinery, etc , call and inspect our stock. The cheapest first-class Drapery and Millinery Establishment iu Ashburton —H. 0. Segebs, ■' ealys’ Buildings, East Street, Gr HEAT Reductions for Cash at Tones and I'EADSHaw’s. —Good oaten sheaf chaff from 50s per ton, Is 6d per bag ; prime oat straw chaff 35s per ton, 9d per bag; new oatmeal 4s per bag ; good cheese 5d per lb ; ffour, bran, sharps, and chickwheat at very cheap rates. XTyANTED Known—Wertheim Sew- V\ ing Machines can be had on Time Payments at the New Zealand Clothing Factory’s Branch, East street, Ashburton. 2 276 Glorious news. Andrew obr will give away on Saturday 100 pairs men’s boots at 6s 9d ; 60 pairs can vas slippers at 2s 6d ; 30 pairs cricketing boots at 6s 6d ; 100 pairs Kaiapoi trousers at 11s 6d—every article at half-price. YYT'AETED Known—Boots ! Boots I V f 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 be cleared at once. 7 1278 WANTED Known—Umbrellas at Is lid, six doz Buttons for Is, China Matting at 6d, Ladies’ Hose at 6d, Cor sets at 2a 3d, Shirting at 4£l, Towels 3£d, 36-inch Oilcloth 9d, Camisoles le 4d. Andrew Oeb’s Cheap Sale 2 185 WANTED KNuWN — 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. TO 1* UROHA SF « S OF CR' iVN LANDS. FOR SALE—The NEW ZEALAND CROWN LANDS GUIDE for 1884. Pricb, One Shilling. Apply, “GUARDIAN ’ V FFICE. RIYED. ARRIVED. NEW GOODS. Wholesale and Retail. Books by various authors Stationery in great variety Toys and Fancy Goods of every de scription Jewellery, Cutlery, Concertinas, Accor dians, etc. Photo and Scrap Albums, la Tobacconist’s Sundries, etc. Specially low rates to Country Stores. “ Young Ladies’ Journal,” April number, Is 3d. R. Bevan, SAUNDERS’ BUILDING, (Next Shop to Quill’s Hotel.)s 692



A N ALARMING DISEASE AFFLICT ING A NUMEROUS CLASS. The disease commences with a slight de raaeement of the stomach, but, if neglected, it in time involves the whole frame, embracing the kidney?, liver, pancreas, and, in fact the entire glandular system, and the afflicted drags out a miserable existence until death gives re lief from suffering. The disease is often mis taken for other complaints ; but if the reader will ask himself the following questions he will be able to dt termine whether he himselt is one of the afflicted-.-Have I distress, pain, or difficulty in breathing after eating ? Is there a dull, heavy feeling attended by drowsiness. Have the eyes a yellow tfr-ge ? Does a thick, .ticky, mucous gather about the gums and teeth in the mornings, accompanied by a dis agreeable taste? Is the tongue coated ? Js there pain in the side and back ? Is there a fulness about the right side as if the liver were enlarging? Is there costiyemss? I there vertigo or dizz ness when rising suddenly from a horizontal position? Are the secretions from the kidneys scanty and highly colored, with a deposit after standing ? food fer ment soon after eating, accompanied by flatu lence or a belching o. gas from the stomach ? Is there frequent palpitation ol the heart r These variou symptoms may not be present at one time, but they torment the sufferer m turn as the dreadful disease progresses. If the case be one of long standing, ttere will be a dry, hacking cough, attended after time by expec toration. In very advanced stages the skin assumes a dirty brownish appearance, and the hands and feet are covered by a cold, sticky perspiration. As the liver and kidneys become more and more diseased, rheumatic pun ap pears, and the usual treatment proves entirely unavailing against this latter agonising dis order. The oiigin of this malady is indigestion or dyspepsia, and a small quan ity of the proper medicine will remove the disease if taken in its incipient. Uis most important that the disease should be promptly and properly treated in its first stages, -when a little medi cine will e ect a cme, and even w.en it has obtained a strong 'hold the correct remedy should be persevered in until eveiy vestige of the disease is eradicated, until the appetite has returned, and the digestive organs restored to a healthy condition. The surest and most effec tual remedy for th’s distressing complaint is “ Seig l’s Curative Syrup,” a vegetable: pre paration sold by all chemists and medicine vendors throughout the world, and by the pro prietors, A. J, White, Limited, 17, Farringdon road, London, E.C.; or the wholesale agents, Kempthome, Prosser and Co.’s New Zealand Drug Company (Limited), Dunedi ', Christ church, Wellington, and Auckland. This Syrup strikes at the very foundation of the disease, and drives it, root mid branch, out of the system. ~ Market Place, Pocklmgton, York October and 1882. Sir,— Being a suffe erf r years with dyspep sia in all its worst forms, and after spending pounds in medicines, I was at last persuaded to try Mother Seigel’s Curative Syrup, and am thankful to say have ttcriyed more from it than any other medicine I ever took, and would advise any one suffering from the same complaint to give it a trial, the results they would soon find out for themselves. If you like to make use of this testimonial you are quite at liberty to do so. Yours respectfully, (Signed) R. Turner. Seigel’s Operating Pills a e the best family physic that has ever been discovered. _ They cleanse the bowels from all irritating sub stancees, and leave them in a healthy condi ion. They cure costiveness. St. Mary street, I'eterborough, November 291!, 1881. Sir, — 71 gives me great pleasure to inform you of the benefit I have received from Seigel’s Syrup. I have been troub ed for years with dyspepsia; but after a few doses of the Syrup I found relief, and after taking two bottles of it 1 feel quite cured. I am, Sir, yours truly, William Brent. Mr A. J. White. Hensingham, Whitehaven, Oct. 16, 1882. Mr A. J. White.—Pear Sir,—l was for some time afflicted with piles, i nd was advised to give Mother Seigel’s Syrup a which I did. lam now happy to - L t te that it has e stored me to complete health.—l remain, yours respectfully, (Signed) John H. Ligatfoot. 15th August, 1883. Dear Sir,—l wiite to tell you that Mr Henry Hillier, ofYatesbury, Wilt-, informs me that he suffered from a severe form of indigestion for upwards of four years, and took no end of doctor’s medicine without the slightest benefit, and declares Mother ceigel s Syrup which he got from me has saved his life. Yours truly, (Signed) N, Webb. Chemist, Caine. Mr White. September Bth, 1883. Dear Sir, —I find the sale of Seigel’s Syrup steadily increasing. All who have tried it speak very highly of ds medicinal virtues ; one cus tomer describes it as a “ Godsend to dyspeptic people.” I always recommend it with confi dence. » Faithfully yours, (Signed) Vincent A. Wills, Chemist-Dentist,, Merthyr Tydvil To Mr A. J. White. Preston, Sept. 21st, >BB3. My Dear Sir, —Your Syrup and 1 ills are still very popular with n.y customers, many saying they are the best family medicines pos sib e. The other day .a customer came for two bottlas of Syrup, and said “Mother Seigel’s had saved the life of his wife and he added “ one of these bottle; lam sending fifteen mile: away to a friend who is very ill. I have much faith in it.” The sale keeps up wonderfully, in fact, one would fancy almo t that the people were be ginning to breakfast, dine, and sup on Mother Seigel’s Syrup, the demand is so constant and the satisfaction so great.—l am, dear Sir, your faithfully, ■ (Signed) W, Bowker. A. J. White, Esq. 3 HAVE FOR SALE CHEAP. WOOLPACKS, full weights FENCING WIBF-, Nos. 8 and 9, ft less than Or ~ LINSEED, colonial BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10s to LSP a ton TURNIP & RAPE SEEDS, all descrip tions, guaranteed to grow OATS & CHAFF, large stock, low prices ENGLISH & OTHER CLOVERS MATSON, COX AND CO. W. Fowke, BOOTMAKER, TbEGS to inform his friends and the t~i public generally that he has started , business on bis own account. He hopes by strict attention to business and making U good article, to secure a share of public patronage. Address—BUßNETT STREET, { Ja premises occupied by Mr J, | 4 486



Canterbury Mills. rpO FARMERS AND OTHERS, CORN SACKS, I'v. size and weights. At lowest current rates, 3 292 0. W. TURNER.



GRIOULTURAL Machine Shop, Repairs Engines, Combines, Chaff-cutters, Reapers and Binders, and all classes of macninery. Special attention given to Bicycles, Tricycles and Sewing Machines. Lawn Mowers repaired, sharpened and adjusted. Model work. General repairs. WAKANDI ROAD. CHARLES RAY 3 384



Read, mark, learn and INWARDLY DIGEST, and to accomplish the above feat, visit ray 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 I be'ieve it was Lord vVolseley 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 I 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 i by saying—Come and see for yourselves, | and if you are disappointed come again.— Nothing like'Perseverance ! Thomas F. Farley’s, BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER, Saunders’ Buildings, East St,, Ashburton.



Special Advertisements. rpHE LONDON AND LANCASHIRE Fire Insurance Co. We have much pleasure in informing the public of Ashburton that Messrs WILDING, LEWIS & CA 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. MAOPHBRSON, FILMER AND CO. (Late A. Hayes) Timber, Coax., and Firewood MERCH ANTS, East street, Ashburton, STUDY your Interests, and get quota tions for every requisite for the Building Trade. Study your Comfort and try our PRIME NEWCASTLE COAL, Just landed, ex Candid. Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, Roofing Iron, Gates, Hurdles, On Sale, in any quantities j&B' "WE ARE PRODUCERS And can sell to suit the times W. H. COLLINS, Manpg^r.



gTUDY THE FOLLOWING Quotations AND BEFRIEND YOURSELF s. d. All Wool Welsh Fannel, very heavy, suitable for men’s shirts 0 Pf Saxony Union Flannel, fine, suit able for babies’ weir ... ... 08| Scarlet Saxony Flannel 0 8f Grey Calico, per yard ... ... 0 2 Slate . v ilesia, per yard 0 21 Heivy Brown Holland, per yard 0 4£ Forfar, for aprons, per yard ... 0 B£- One Yard Wide Forfar, per yard 0 7§ Cotton Tick, per yard 0 4| Turkey Red, per yard ... ... 05£ Heavy Twill Cretonne; this is well worth 15... ... ... ... 0 8^ Reversible Cretonne, usually sold for Is, per yard 0 9| All Wool Crimean Shirting ... 1 3 Warm Wincey Shirting 0 4f Union Crimean Shirting ... ... 0 71- White Blankets, suitable for chil dren’s bads, per pair ... ... 7 11 No. 2 Quality White Blankets, per pair ... ... ••• ••• 9 6 No 3 Quality White Blankets, per pair 12 9 Double-bed Size, per pair ... 13 9 Extra Large Blannets, per pair ... 19 6 See our 2ls and 25s BL 4. MEETS They will really astonish you. TAILORING DEPARTMENT. All Tweeds well shrunk. Fit Guaianteed. Charges cannot bo beaten.



MEN’S CLOTHING To meet these hard times. Men’s Tweed Trousers—3s 9d, 5s lid, 7a 6d, 10a 6d Men’s Tweed Trouaets and Vest—7s lid, 10s 6d, 12a 6i Men’s Tweed Suits—l7s 6d, 255, 30s Men’s Oil Coats, leather bound —15a 9d Sea our 21s OVERCOAT. A very special line. EL E. May & Co., THE HALL.



N OTICE TO FARMERS. WOOD, SINCLAIR & 00., Millers and Grain Merchants, High street, Christchurch, Are Cash Purchasers of Wheat, Oats, Barley, Beans, Peas, Potatoes, Bye and Cocksfoot Grass Seeds at highest current rates. To farmers desirous of holding their grain 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. 3 451 rjIHE NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory CONTRACTORS To v 3 New Zealand Government Rail ways, Post Offices, Volunteer Corps, &c. &c. Ac. Are now prepared to enter into contracts for 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. ARMY AND NAVY CONTRACTORS Estimates and drawings supplied on the shortest notice. Head Offices and Factory— DOWLING STREET, DUNEDIN. NOTE —Measures for all uniforms may bo entrusted to the Manager of the N.Z. Clothing Factory branches in the follow ing centres, viz:— Dunedin Nelson Palmerston N. Invercargill Hokitika New Plymouth Oamaru Greymouth Napier Waimate Reefton Waipawa Timaru Wellington Hastings Ashburton Maatorton Gisborne Christchurch Wanganui Thames Lyttelton Hawera Auckland



victoria Mouse, Fireside employment, amusement, & instruction FOP, WINTER evenings. NOW SHOWING—A Splendid Assortment of Fine Art Goods and Traced Work in Slippers, Ccsies, Antimacassars, Tidies, Ladsej’ and Children’s Aprons, Brackets, Drapes, Splaikera, Nightdress Bags. A Nice Selection of Crewel and Washing Silks, Ingrain Cottons, Berlin Fingerings, Transfer Patterns, Designs for Dross Stitch worn, &o. Also—A Nice Variety of Homespuns, Ladies’ and Children’s Ulsters, Jackets, Gloves, etc., and a few Parcels of Manufacturers’ toamples in Men’s, Youths’, and Boys’ Cloth ing, bought at 20 per cent under the regular prices, and offered accordingly. JDimant and Coe. GENERAL DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, &0., East and Tancred Streets, Ashburton. Victoria House,



tpecial Advertisements. Groceries CHEAPER THAN EVER AT JAMES McGREGOR’S, Tancred Street. Sugars —English Cut Loaf per lb Best White Cryatß|d per lb Best Snowdrop, 4d pet lb (Reductions by the mat) Teas, Is 3d, Is 6d, 2s, 2s 6d, and 2a 9d j Box Tea from 12a 6d per box Canterbury Cakes, lOd each. Bice, 3d Mixed Biscuits, 6d Lunch Biscuits, 3d Currants, 61 Raisins, 7d New Figs, Is per box Best Sago, 3d Hew Muscatels, Is 6d Oysters, 6d Cairn’s Marmalade, 8d Peacock’s Jams, 6£d Herrings, 7d Keillar’s Marmalade, 9d Salmon, 8d Cheese, 6d per lb English Pickles, 8d Other articles equally cheap. JAMES MoGREGOR, Tancred Street. 12 2342



Cadbury’s Cocoa. jIHE PUREST AND BEST, Should be Used by Everyone, ON SALE AT ORR AND ALCORN’S, Ashburton Agents.



“Staying" Power. —ft will be interest ing to athletes, and to all who value the p.iwer of physical endurance, to know that at “ homo and in the sister colonies an article has of late years pome into general use, which is very strongly re commended as being an exceedingly plew sant beverage, and which yet imparts, in an unusually large degree, what Is expres sively known as “staying power,”—in other wordg, nutriment and strength. We refer to Gad bury,'s “ Goyoa Essence.” Use American Co.s Hop flitters once and you will use no other medicine. Test it. Tak po other. Jie suie and read. Wells’ “Rough on Corns.”—Ask to Wells’ Rough on Corns,” Quick relief, complete, permanent cure. Corns, warts, bun ons, The N.Z. Drug Co General Agents, I |



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 costiveness, palpitation of the heart, heart burn, waterbrash, gnawing and burning pains at the pit of the stomach, yellow skin, coaled 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 canaries. Two doses will relieve you. it costs only 35 6d a bottle. Sample bottles, W.— lAdvt,



An American exchange referring to the Anglo-Russian difficulty, aaya ; —But there ia no certainty, and but little likeli hood that there will be war. Under the administration of Beaconsfield, England would doubtleea bare resented the en croachments of Russia before this in a manner that would have left the Czar no alternative but to withdraw or fight. But the present Government ia one professing peace principles—which mean in fact that it will not go to war with any first-class power if any reasonable sacrifice will avert it. The popular taste for conquest ia maintained by an aggressive policy to ward savages and heathens, incapable of any lasting resistance, cr of forming an alliance with any European or other first class nation. In the eyes of uncultured America this policy does not appear very noble or Ohristian-like, but our national business sagacity is compelled to admit that it is a very economical one. To quote Mr Weller, It is “ werry fillin’ for the price, even though it does not jibe with the two golden rules —the ancient ‘‘Do unto others as you would be done by, an i the modern, 11 Take some ope of your size .’’ Seriously, we as a nation do not wish for war, knowing too Well its cost and misery. Don’t Dib in the House. “Rouugh on Rats ” clears out rats, mice, beetles, roaches, <)£d-bugs, flies, ants, insects, moles, jack iabbas, gophers. The N.Z, Drug Co., General Agents. I Skinny Men. —“ Wells’ Health Renewer restores health and vigor, cures dyspepsia, im potence, debility, The N.Z, Drug Coi General Agents. ‘ I