MEMORANDA

AUCTION SALES. Thursday, IS ovsmbrr 19 Hr W. 6 . Zoaoh, at Mr V*> !’■ residence, Havelock etroefc —Furniture and effect!

MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, Etc. Wednesday, November 18 Tows Hall—lrish Concert, at 8 o’clock Friday, November 20 Oddfellows’ Hall—London Variety Com pany, at 8 o’clock International Circus, at 8 o’clock Monday, %‘ovsMBRR 23 Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers, at 7-30 Arcade Chambers—Star of Ashburton, U.A.0.D., at 8 o’clock Wednesday, November 25 ianbnrtOn Comity Council—At Council Chambers. 11 a.m. _____

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MAIL NOTICES.

Mails dose at the Ashburton Post Office follows For Christchurch and North at 6 a.m. 10.80a.m., and6p.m.,daily. For Chertsey Rakaia, &c., at 10.30 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Coldstream. Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, and Geraldine, at 10 a.m. daily. KorTemuka, at 10 a.m. and 4.30 p.tn. daily* fat Timam and South, at 10 a. ta. , and 4.50 p.m., daily. For Groenatreet, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10.46 a.m. For Wakanui, Elgin, Seaview, Seafield, nd Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at €.30 a.m. For Mount Somers, daily at. 430 p.m. For Mayfield and Buspuna, on Mon days and Thursdays, at 4.30 p.m. For Ashton, Waterton and Longbeadh, Remington, on Mondays, Wednes days, and Fridays, at 4 30 p.m. For Newlands, on Tuesdays and Fn- I jeat 10.30 nm. For Hampstead at 9 a.m. daily.

M.il« arrive at the Ashburton P< j Q£oO-«> From Christchurch and Rakaia at in. 1* a.m., 435 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. From Chertsey, &c. at 10.16 a.m. aur 436 p-m. daily. From Dunedin and intermediate plat « •t '\m. daily. From Temuka and Timaru at 10.40 a. m. and 6 30 p.m daily. From Greenatreet, Wednesdays and Satnrdays, at 10 *.m. From Mount Somers, daily at 10. B a.m. _ , From Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Wed oesdays and Saturdays, at 10.5 a.m. From Ashton, waterton, and Lou<- beach at 10 a.m. daily. . From Rowlands, on Tuesdays ana Fr> days, at 2.30 p.m. From Remington on Tuesdays, Thurb lays, and Saturdyae, at 10a.m. * From Hampstead at 9-30 »*m. daily.

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

“ Eyb witness ” —The evidence with re gard to cruelty was so slight that we think the fine imposed quite sufficient. Looking at the whole circumstances we think it better not to publish your letter.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER, 18,1885. Radicalism and Education.

One of the most prominent stars in the firmament of British politics at the present moment is Mr Chamberlain, a statesman of singular ability and force of character, whose recent election tour through the midland counties of Eng land and the north-west of Scotland was one long sustained triumphant pro cession. Mr Chamberlain, it is perhaps unnecessary to remind our readers, is an extreme Liberal. He does not hesitate to give expression to the most advanced Radical opinions, but fortunately— for he is almost worshipped by a large section of the Radical party —he abstains from making poli tics a mere contention for place and power, his tone is rather con ciliatory than dogmatic, and he can didly admits that many of his aspira tions are not yet within the region of practical politics. The problems to be solved by the new Parliament are, says Mr Chamberlain, (1) How can we in crease the material resources of the poor ? (2) How can we enlarge their opportunities of enjoyment ? No gener ous man will withhold his support from any legitimate measure likely to increase the material resources of the poor or to enlargetheir opportunities of enjoyment, and many of Mr Chamberlain’s pro posals will receive wide-spread and cor dial support. But we cannot admit that a general desire to alleviate the sufferings of the poor is the one condi tion necessary for the solution of the grave problems which force themselves upon the attention of British statesmen at the present juncture. From some of Mr Chamberlain’s proposals we are compelled to dissent, and, while we give him credit for a sincere desire to promote the material welfare of his fellow countrymen, we think it well that he and bis enthusiastic followers are kept in check by the more sober sec*

tionsof the Liberal party. Some remarks made by Mr Chamberlain in an address delivered at Inverness in September last are so thoroughly applicable to the education question in this colony, that we venture to quote them in extenso. Mr Chamberlain, having referred at considerable length to the Crofter ques tion, said :

Now think what education means, what it is to the poor man. It is, in the first place, the condition without which all national progress is absolutely impossible; and, in the second place —and I am not certain that this is not as important as the other—it is a means of enjoy ment of recreation, something to break the nev er-ending monotony of toil. The development of our national sys cm has already produced results which are beyond the most sanguine expectations of those who promoted it. Crime i i this country, and juvenile crime especially, has been diminished; habits of thought and temperance have increased, and the character, and the tastes, and the pursuits of the whole people have been raised; but there are still numbers, not inconsiderable numbers of the poorest part of the population, who stand most in need of it who are practically outside the schools, or the attendance of whose children is so irregular that it is productive of no good result. ' believe that this waste in our educa tional system is largely due to the pressure of the fees, largely due to the exaction of their payment just at time they are least able to bear it. Remember no one proposes that parents should go scot free, that they should not pay for the education of their children, but the pro prosal is that they should pay for it as an as surance extended over the whole of their lives in their contributions to rates and taxes, that they -hould not be called upon to pay a sum out of all proportion to their scant incomes just at the moment when they arc called upon to provide for the existence of their children. I know that many pare ts who are anxious for the education of their chil ren are yet induced by the pressure of necessity, when slackness ol work or illness comes upon them, to keep their cbildien from school. 1 was reading the other day the account of the proceedings at a public school board in England, from which it ap peared that they had recently instituted an en quiry into t e circumstances of parents whose children were not going to s hool. A good number of illustrations were given in the re port, and one or two of them struck me as si nificant. In one of them a mother and father—honest, s her, and industrious people —were found with their children at home, thrown out of work by some accidental circum stance. The offi e remonstrated with them, and begged them to send the children to school, and they told him they had not the money. He said he would be forced to summon them if they did not, and in the course of a few days two of the children presented themselves at the school, and then it was found out that the clothes of the other little ones had been

pawned to enable them to pay the fe s of the others who were ecciving education. In an other case where the visiting officer called be cause a family of four children were being kept at home he found the family without any bread to eat, ana the breadwinner of the family was eating a cabbage-stalk as the only food he could find. Our crit cs say ail this misery and wretchedness is unnecessary—why did they not ga to the parish ? But that is the point. These men are miserable if you please, suffer ing if you like, but they in their native pride and ndependence, these poor martyrs to a high ideal struggli g with starvation will remain so rather than have recourse to what they think the degradation of parish relict. Under these circumstances, it is a mockery and an insult for people who have never wanted for anything, who have necessaries and, aye, luxuries at command, to add to the sufferings of these poor men by demanding from them their utter most farthing at a time when they have not enough to live upon or to do upon, under the pr tence that they are saving them fr m de gradation. I have read a great number of letters from teachers in schools throughout the country, and they have told me in many cases they have been unable to refuse to pay out of their scanty salaries the fees which parents could not provide for themselves, and without which they were not permitted to give instruc tion to the children. i know this also—that in every case where a free schoo has been es tablished and the fees diminished the propor t'oh of attendance has increased. _ I cannot re£t until I see this cruel and abominable tax abolished, and until every national school is free throughout the length and breadth of the land. We find no fault with the view taken by Mr Chamberlain of the education question; indeed, his view has our warmest sympathy, and we trust that in reaching after the shadows conjured up by extreme Radicalism, he will not permit the substances of political and social reform to elude his grasp.

It is stated that the Government intend to have a Maori census taken next year. Tno usual weekly meeting of the Dawn of Peace Lodge 1.0.6 T. was held in the Club room of the Oddfellows Hall on Monday, evening. There was fair attendance of mem hers and visitors, and after the ordinary routine business the officers for tie ensuing quarter were installed by Bro J Mullaney L D. of the Star of the East Lodge assisted bj Br s Parkin and Dalton. Owners are again reminded that nominations for the Ashbuiton Spring meeting close with the Secetary at Quill’s hotel not later than 9 pm. to-morrow. It might be mentioned that the course is in capital order; the running track was re-sown some time back and the favorable weather has brought on the grass splendidly. The Olnb have issued a very attractive progamme and the meeting is likely to be one of the most successful yet held.

Messrs Sharman and Stoodley, the pro prietors of the International Circus* have found it necessary to postpone their visit to Ashburton from to-morrow evening to Fri ay evening next. Speaking of this circus the Christchurch Referee says We have had visits from mauy a circus, but with alt the previous stupendous shows that have performed here under canvas, the International Circus compares very favorably indeed If is not a ‘ gigantic ’ combination but it is a compact and clever one, each member going through his or her particular performance in a smart and graceful style. . . . Taking it as a whole, the International is a very good circus exhibition, and quite deserves the splendid patronage it has received during the week.”

At the Resident Magistrate’s Court this morning, before Mr Thomas Bullock, J. P., F Bey was fined 10a and costs with the alternative of 24 hours’ imprisonment for drunkenness. A first offender, for a similar offence, was fined 10s and costs with the alternative of 12 hours’ impison ment.

We have been requested by Father Chastngnon to state that the Convent Schools concert, in the Town Hall this evening, will commence at 8 o’clock punctually. The doors will be opened at 7 o’clock.

Force of habit—Care is required in the formation of habit, seeing its important bearing on character. Many characters are spoiled through inattention to the moat ordinary and simple matters Some drink tea and coffee from mere force of habit, “because it 19 usual to do so,” regardless of the penalty oftentimes of nervousness and indigestion. Cadbury's Cocoa Essence contains the refreshing properties of tea and coffee, with additional advantages over those beverages, whilst it produces none of their injurious effects.

“ German Syrup.”—No other medicine n he world was ever given such a test of it erative qualities as Boscbee’s German Syrup. In three years two million four hundred thous 3iud small bottles of this medicine were dis tributed jree of charge by Druggists in the United States of America to those afflicted with Consumption, Asthma, Croup, severe Coughs. Pneumonia and other diseases of the throat and lungs, giving the afflicted undeniable proof that German Syrup will cure them. The re sult has been that Druggists in every town nd vllage in civilised countries are recommending it to their customers. Go to your Druggist and ask what they know about it. Sample Bottles 6d. Regular size js. 6d, Three mmwU wlirw wy caw,—l Am,7

The usual monthly meeting of the Ash ton Sohool Committee was held on Wed nesday evening. Present Messrs G Gilmour (chairman), T. Taylor, J. Croy, and W. Croy.—Aqumti'y of unimportant oonespondenoe was read and dealt with. —Tho Master reported for the month: Nnmoer on roll, 64 ; average attendance, 39; highest attendance, 46 —The irregular attendance of one child was again repotted. The parent had been advised of the Committee's intention to give effect to the compulsory clauses of the Act, but he had replied in very an ct urieous language, questioning the right of the Committee to interfere with the education of his children. It was resol ved to take proceedings against the offen der. —A vote of thanks was accorded to Mr J. Croy for work done gratuitously on the sohool ground. It was resolved to open a subscription list in aid of the sohool prize fund, and the Committee adjourned The Orient Company have written to deny a statement that appeared in a letter in the Lyttelton Times to the effect that they are prepared to carry frozen mutton at three farthings per lb, and everthing realised over 4i per lb to be divided amongst the shippers The Australian Man ger states that the Company’s lowest contract price is lsd per lb from Australia to Loudon. A number of advertisements from the Borough Council, appearing in this issue, require the attention of contractors and others

Nominations to fill the vacancy in the Ashbarton Borough Council, occasioned by the resignation of Mr Joshua Tucker, mast be made to tne Returning Officer, Mr Charles Braddell, by noon on Thurs day, November 26. Purify th-i blood, cleanse the stomach, and sweeten the breath with Hop Bitter. Ameri can Co,’s only genuine. Motice

Hollowavs Ointment and Pills. — Notable Facts.—lntense heat augments the annoyances of skin disease and encourages the development of febrile disorders; therefore they should, as they can, be remove by these detergent and purifying preparations. In stomach complaints, iiveraffections, pains, and spasms of the bowels, Holloway’s ungent well rubbed over the affected part immediately gives the greatest ease, prevents congestion and in flammation, checks the threatening diarrhoea and averts incipient chohra. The poorer inhabitants in large cities will find these remedies to be their best friends when any pestilence rages, or when from unknown causes eruptions, boils, abscesses or ulcerations point out the presence of taints or impurities within the system, and call for instant and effective curative medicines. — (Advtl

CORRESPONDENCE

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

LAWYERS’ SQAUBBLES.

To the Editor. Sir, — In your report of a case heard yesterday at the R, M. Court, you men - tion that Mr Wilding insinuated that I was not in a proper state to conduct the case for the plaintiff, f t whom I ap peared. Hia insinuation was intended to do me an injury; but I think that the following argument put logically will somewhat alter matters, and by no means in Mr Wilding's favor. If I was (as al leged) unfit to conduct my ohent’a oaae, then, aa I succeeded in winning it, not withstanding the gigantic intellect opposed to me specially imported from Christ church, in what state must that gigantic Christchurch intellect have been ? An swer: Conditio i deplorable ! 1 am, etc, C. D. Branson. [We certainly noticed nothing in Mr Branson’s appearance to justify the in sinuation thrown oat by Mr Wilding. “ Adversar es in law,” we are told, <( strive mightily, but eat and drink as friends ” It would be Well if some members of the profession would “strive” with a little more decency, and allow the public to see something of the friendly relations alleged to pervade their social intercourse.—Ed. G ]

SPORTING.

DUNEDIN SPRING MEETING.

The following handieaps have been de clared for the Dunedin Spring Meeting:— Bubbles. ■t lb at lb Moody ... 11 5 Silver King 910 Chance ... 11 0 Little John 9 7 Borderman 10 12 I'emuka ... 9 7 Marquis ... 10 8 Mabel ... 812 Trapper ... 10 2 Helmsdale... 810 Rocket ... 10 2 lurk ... 8 7 Foreman ... 9 12 St Andrew's Handicap. Lady Emma 8 7 Don Joed ... 7 3 Taiaroa ... 8 6 Water King 7 2 Capt. Webster 8 3 Everton Lad 6 <2 Talebearer... 8 0 Tasmania ... 610 Fusillade ... 712 Matanaka ... 6 7 Hermitage... 7 8 Rubt-zihl ... 6 0 Leon ... 7 6 Coupon ... 610 Fusilier ... 7 5 Martyr filly 5 7 Spring Handicap. Taiaroa ... 8 9 Everton Lad 7 2 Lady Emma 8 7 Leodogran... 7 0 Oapt, Webster 8 7 Beeswing ... 610 Talebearer... 8 5 Matanaka... 610 Fusillade ... 8 2 Cheap Jack 6 7 Fusilier ... 8 0 Molly Bawn 6 5 Leon ... 712 Rubezahl .„ 6 5 Billy ... 7 9 Coupon ... 6 0 Water King 7 7 he Baker... 6 7

TIMARU RACING CLUB.

The following Dominations have been received by the Timacu Racing Olub for their Anniversary Meeting, to take place on December 16 Anniversary Cup. Viking Borderman Vanity Fair Jack Gaiters Jeanette Oamerine Soalthean Bagshot Jenny Lind Mokarakara Masher Quibble Kingsdowu Fortrader Timab'j Handicap. Viking f Jack Vanity Fair Jeanette Gaiters Scaltheen Oamerine Jenny Lind Bagshot Masher Mokarakara Kiogsdown Quibble Lass Fur trader Chinamen Borderman Hurdles. Silver King Moody Foreman Milo Chance Unit . Coryphee Panic December Hurdles. Silver King Milo Foreman Borderman Chance Unit Coryphee Panic Moody Boko O.J.C. SPRING MEETING, 1886.

The Canterbury Jockey Olnb have re ceived 72 nominations for the Welcome Stakes of 1886. AsAf rs J. Carter has no miaated hr c Sultan, by Apremont— Miss Kvo; Mr T Quid, ch f by Casaivelau nua - Rosaneath ; Mr E. Gates, br f, by Apremont—Forret-Mo-Not.

ASHBURTON GOLD PROSPECTING ASSOCIATION.

One of the prospectors seat oat by the Ashburton Gold Prospecting Association has supplied os with the following parti culars of the attempt to find gold in the back ranges : The members of the prospecting party, with horses, trap, provisions and neces sary tools congregated at Booth’s cutting, Mount Somers on Monday, October 19 Early the following morning we struck camp and started for Olent Hills. At a stone crossing near the coal pit one spring of the trap was broken, an ominous com menoement for a somewhat hazardous undertaking. The wrecked condition of the trap made it necessary for two mem bers of the party to walk, while the third drove the vehicle through the Ashburton Gorge. The party reached Olent Hills station about 2pm-, and were most hos pitably receded by Mr Harrison, after a very tedious journey. Having temporarily | repaired the trap and arranged our quar ters or the night, we walked to the hills ito seeiftherewereanyindicationsof quartz n that neighborhood. Snow commenced to fall before we had proceeded far, and we were compelled t~> return. On rising the next morning we found the ground covered by snow, but from the view we «Ula fn AVtfatn nf fftA ■tippAiin^Sni)

country we utisfied ourselves that the fall was purely a local one, and starting shortly after 9 am. we pushed on to Lake Heron. At the Boundary Creek we loft the snow behind os, and at a point a little further on stopped to feed the horses, the poor animals, old and ill-conditioned, already beginning to show themselves totally unfit for the work allotted to them During the halt one of the party wont down to the Lake Heron homestead with letters and papers from O’-ent Hills, and brought back some meat kindly sup plied by Mr Mere wether. After the horses were a little rested a start was made for the Lake stream. The road was exceedingly rough, and in some places we were compelled to give the horses what assistance we could in steady ing the trap. Mounting one incline, rather steeper than the roof of an ordinary house the harness broke, and the trap as a matter of course tipped up. Having re-arranged matters we struggled on and ultimately reached a hut. where we found good feed for the horses and the means of making ourselves tolerably comfortable. Next morning one member of the party took the trap through the Lake stream gorge Into the Bskaia, and the others sought the same destination by crossing the hills.: The Raka<a was reached with out any serious mishap having occurred, _ . • * __ j *iL

and the river was crossed with some diffi culty. We proceeded down the west side of the stream for about seven miles and then stopped and fed the horses. The same evening we reached the Manuka point, whore wo found a hut occupied by millions of voracious fleas and hundreds of impudent rats The rats appeared to take a keen interest in the distribution of>*he provisions, and the fleas enjoyed what was probably their first square meal for many months. We rose next morning without much reluctance, and started for Paddock Flat, a number of the smaller inhabitants emigrating with us. Having reached the Paddock Flat, about II miles up the Ma thias, we crossed the river and camped —finding lots of capital grass for the horses. Rain came on from the nor’ west in the evening and the two following days—Saturday and Sunday—we were detained at the camp by the weather. On Monday, October 26, a strong wind was blowing, with rain in gorge, and high river. Two members of the party made an excursion up a small creek running in to the Mathias, but noticed nothing of im portance. The night was rough and bitterly cold,and rain fellall the folio wing day Wed nesday was fine, but early in the morning

one of the horses was found “cast,” and the poor brute appearing to bo beyond hope of recovery it was determined to shoot him. Having performed this melan choly duty we moved up to the Junction, about six miles further on, and crossed the West branch, the water being just deep enough to permit our passage Having rearranged our tent, two of the party walked up the west branch in "search of beef. They saw a herd of cattle on the opposite side of the river, but were unable to cross over to obtain a shot. They left the rifle and made their way to the next junction about two miles higher up. The country in this locality has al tered very much since 1877, when One of the party visited it. At that time the stream was not more than four feet wide. It is now fully a chain wide and paved with immense boulders, some of them 50 or 60 tons in weight. A quantity of quartz was visible, but none of it gave any indication of gold. Rain came on and the party reached camp after dark. The next day broke beautifully fine, and revealed a herd of cattle on the opposite side of the river. One of the party Tossed, and by crawling some distance got within range and secured a very well con ditioned heifer. The animal was dressed and the prime parts brought into camp The blow-flies, of which there are untold multitudes in this secluded spot, enjoyed an unaccustomed feast. The next cay the camp was moved op to the approach to the Cannon Gorge, and wo surveyed the Gorge Itself. The country was very rough, and to make any progress it was necessary to jump from rook to rock, and in many places to wade in the river waist high. We then made for Dobson’s track, and reached the ropes hanging over the cliff, left there to enable travellers to scale the face of the rock.

when a fog settled down and we were compelled to return as speedily as possible. We reached camp drenched to the skin, with no dry clothes to put on. We lit a fire, but it was soon extinguished by the heavy rain, and we rolled ourselves in our blankets and made the best of a very miserable night. The next morning we pat on oar wet clothes—far from a cheerful process—and went down to our last camp for a further supply of provi sions, We left the horse at this camp, where there was batter grass, and carried up supplies to the Gannon Gorge. Very heavy rain from the nor’-west fell the next day and the succeeding morning showed a coat of snow twelve Inches deep on the ground. Snow continued to fall all that day, and although the next was fine travelling was impossible. We remained in camp and saw several magnificent avalanches; the river very high. On No vember 5 two of the party shifted camp down to the west branch hoping to find a pass in that direction. The third member

[ of the party refuted to afford any assis* tanoe. A supply of provisions was left in a cask at Gannon Gorge. The track was reached by climbing up a shingle slip, but our progress was very slow and tedious as the {ground was still covered with snow and in many places the track had disappeared. After a most toilsome journey we reached the lower camp, where we found the third member of the party who had declined to assist in the retreat but had made this way to camp by a less difficult route. The next day rain again fell, but two of the party explored the west branch. After proceeding about six mites one of the explorers fell and in*

jured his arm and thigh very severely, this necessitated a return, and the river rising very rapidly much of the journey bad to be accomplished by crawling on onr hands and knees through the scrub on the aide of the hill, the river running from bank to bank At daybreak the next morning we left for the trap camp, and the river was crossed with great difficulty. Heavy rain from the sou’-west fell during the afternoon and we |Jwere situra.ed on completely the day's journey. The next morning was beantUnUy fine w 4 Wf

dried on' wet things. The remaining horse was found dead, lying In the scrub, probably frozen to death. We packed op the provisions and plant and stored them in the trap. The discontented member of the party started to walk to M«nwl>s Point, the others built a rough raft which carried them about two miles down the river when it was abandoned and the journey completed on foot. The whole party met at Manuka Point shortly before dark. On November)!# we crossed the river to Double Hill Station, where we spent the n ! ght. The neat day made Blaovford Station, and leaving there early the following morning reached Methven in time to take the evening train to Ash* burton.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE

Irkutsk's t»i.bor4MS—oottriont.l Eastern Affairs- Sofia., November 17- Despatches from the Western fron tier districts announce that the Servian army is advancing upon this city. Prince Alexander has received from the Sultan a reply to his request for aid. The Port declines to assist Bul garia, and points out that Prince Alex ander’s violation of the treaty of Berlin encouraged the Servians to invade Bul garia. Caroline Islands. Berlin, November 17- The decision of His Holiness the Pope, respecting the Caroline Islands, was mgde known to-day. The Pope recommends the German Government to recognise the claims of Spain to the territory in question, and to accept the commercial concessions offered by Spain. Executed. Ottawa, November 17. Riel was executed yesterday.

Monetary and Commercial l-ONDOV, November 16. Consols are at a decline of. New Zealand securities are un-H changed. The market rate of discount has advanced to and is now J 4 below the Bank rate. Breadstuff's and tallow maintain previous prices. New Zealand frozen mutton has fallen to 4%d per lb. (Received November 18. 1 45 p.m ) Eastern Affairs- BelorA-DB, November 17. Advices from the Servian army in Bulgaria state that the troops have gained a number of victories over the Bulgarians, Yesterday a force of Bul garians was totally routed, and the town of Tru taken on the north-western fron tier, where the engagement was fought. Three of the Bulgarian volunteer bat talions stationed on Tinok yielded- A battle also took place yesterday at a point between Houla and Widden the Bulgarians being defeated with great loss, and upwards of one thousand pri soners being taken by the Servians.

Loan. London, November 17. Tenders for the Melbourne Harbour Board Loan of Lzso.ooo at per cent, were opened to-day. The total amount applied for was L2,t50,00a Tenders at LlO5 6s received. 60 per cent, above that in full.

AUSTRALIAN.

[rbdter’s telegrams—copyright. j Parliamentary. v Sydney, Yesterday. The New South Wales Parlutrbent assembled to-day. The newly-elected members were sworn in by the Speaker, the Hon Edward Barton,and the House adjourned. The Opposition members are in a majority, but what course of action they will adopt has not trans pired. Sir Henry Parkes took an op portunity this afternoon to renounce bis ' claims to the Premiership. New Guinea. An expedition, fully armed and equipped, will shortly start from Thurs day Island for New Guinea to prosecute a diligent search for the Geographical Society’s expedition.

TELEGRAMS

fMB PRICK* ARftOOtATtON.I Elected. Napibk, To-day. Mr G. H. Swan, being the only candi date, was declared elected to the office of Mayor. Again. Nnw Plymouth, To-day. Mr James Panl, the late Mayor, haa been elected for the ensuing year; Dr Gibbs, the other candidate, retiring in his favor.

Collision. vV EX.UNOTON, To-day. 4. telegram received here states that a collision took place on the Opawa river, Blenheim, at three this morning between the steamers Waibi and Mobaka. The Waihi was going np the river, end the Mobaka coming down, the vessels meet ing at a sharp bend. The Waihi struck the Mohaka about six feet from the stem, cutting her down to the water’s edge. The Mohaka sank in a few minutes. The Waibi is not much injured. [We need hardly say that the Blenheim representative of the Press Association has taken the fullest advantage of the opportunity presented by this catas trophe to set the telegraph vires in operation. We have, lying before ns, a graphic description of the Opawa river, a biography of the two captains, detailed particulars of the vessels, his tory of the River Board, and a word picture of the collision. We have paid for the telegram with what cheerful ness we could muster, and, as it con tains nothing of general interest, have consigned it to the waste-paper basket, where handles of telegrams from the same direction repose.- Ed. O. J

The Trade. A meeting of Licensed Victuallers and others interested in the trade has been < held at the instance of a delegate from the Auckland Licensed Victuallers’ Asso ciation. A Committee waa formed to d’s cuss what ateps should be taken to endea vor to have two or three clansea in* the Licensing Act repealed. Stepa will also be taken to establish unity among the trade to support any member for Parlia ment who will further their interests.

Appointments. It haa been arranged that the vacancy caused by Colonel Reader's death Is to be filled by Sir Georue Whitmore's appoint ment as Aoting-Under-Seoretary of De fence and Commissioner of Constabulary without pay, and Major Gudgeon haa bean appointed as Acung-Assistaot-Under- Secretary, with an allowance of LIOO a year in addition to his pay. The Collision. Buhhbqi, To-day. , The enquiry into the collision between the W«ihi «n 4 ttoheke U taking fit?* thi*

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18,



Wanted. AN I'ifiL* Known —Uown But tbe ‘price of meat. Lamb, fore quarters, 2b 6d ; biiid quarters, 3s 6d. Beat siusagea in the town, 5d per id, at Baker and Co a, London Butchery, Tan- WANTED Known—A really good White Crystal dugsr, 3d per lb; Dried Apples, 6d ; Ling Fish, 6d ; Fresh Herrings, 7d ; Salmon, 8d ; Sago, 3J ; Tapioca, 3d : at J. McGbkoob.’s, Tancred street. II 936 WANTED Known —The Cheapest House in Town for first class Millinery and Drapery, H. 0. Seqebs, East street. WANTED Known—That Hayes and Co. has bought 1009 yards superior Velveteen, all shades, from Is; dress goods grand value, worth 2s, now Is; lauies* jackets, cost 25s fid, now-4s 6d ; bats and bonnets half-price ; winceys, , 1 yard wide, fid ; ladies* ulsters, 2s lid. 637 WANTED Known—That Messrs K. Alien and Oo obtained First Prize for excellence of Flour at the Colonial Exhibition, ani W. Nobbisb is selliug same. “Golden Gem " 601 b ss, 4tb loat l&d, cash prices. Freetrade Bakery, Fast 2 1 . 1A tIQ What, the price of wheat! No ored street. 111971 street. 10 Sl3



EiUILDING SITES For Sale near the > Woollen Factory, LlB lOi each. Jbots 19 and 20, containing a little more l.acre, situated only a few chains baoK trom the Alford Forest road, near Mr John Steel’s new store. The land is of very good quality, level. Very good T. BULLOCK. Wilhelm Zander EESPECTFCLLY notifies the public , of Ashburton and its vicinity that he HAS TAKEN OVER MR F. CLARK’S HAIRDRESSING, TOBACCO, AND I FANCY GOODS BUSINESS,* find will carry on the same on his own account. In addition to the well assorted stock I hare just opened out a variety of Fan, Scents, Bbushwabb, and Fancy Goods of Eveby Dbscbipiion, ALL DIRECT IMPORTED, Also, CbTOkbung and Lawk Tennis Maiebial at greatly REDUCED PRICES. A trial solicited.—Ladies’ and Gentle men’s Hairdressing and Hair Work ui every description made up on the shortest notice.—A Private Room for Ladies. - Monthly subscriptions now open. WILHELM ZANDER, Tobacconist, Hairdresser, and Fancy Goods Dealer, EAST STREET. ASHBURTON. 11 997 jjf H E REASON WHY 088 AND AIiOOBN’S Gigantic Drapery Sale is such sn immense Success Because the sale is a genuine one, ever} article being reduced frgcsn** the redactions are tremendous, it many esses being less than half price Because out prices are lower that anj other house compete with our object TpOgthe reduction <>j the stock, irriwpective ot loss Voonnsn the reductions we have made an universal, and not on a few >pe oial Lines, for the purpose ol patching the unwary



BecanlA 60t •.‘ ook “ Ba P« rior to otl . ,erk ' m ostly direct importation!. 2d Wr being sold at lees tha, wholesale prict ß To thoroogbly understand •to (he bargains now ebacers wcvid require to call •*“ *U*pe he stock. Werefrain from qnoting prices as on ■■■■•'• ilpe the quality is known prices are no run early sod call often at the Gigantic Sale >■-.£s Orrjand Alcorn’s



WANTED Known—That K. Lancas ter will cu* bis family orders direct from the Freezing Chamber, in East street, on and after November 1, I when his customers can rely on well-nutig meat and tree from flyblows.—K.. Lan caster, Beady-Money Meat Mart, Bm aett street, and Somerset Butchery, hast street. 9 632 WANTED Known —To the Ladies of Ashburton and surrounding dis tricts and the public in general. Mr J. Moron, Impermeable Bootmaker, has re ceived a targe shipment of French, Eng lish and German ladies' shoes, button up and elastic sides, great choice, now for inspection, which J. Moisou intends dis posing of at reasonable rates during the coming holidays, id is own make always on hand or made to order. Bepairiug dune with care and promptitude. Colo nial boots of all Kinds. Next to the Club, Tancred street, Ashburton. 10 88(1 WANTED KNoWN — Robert Elston, Bill Foster, Theatrical agent, [ eta, Town Hall, Ashburton. Theatrical ! companies and others visiting Ashburton should communicate with the above. Orders by poet or telegram promptly attended to TtiU WANTED Known — VVertheim Sew ing Machines can be had on Time Payments at the New Zealand Clothing r actorj’t Branch, East street, Ashburton. 2 276 special .Advertlaememia.



it HE Liitiiii) HO.SM. i/erkin War beck 11, (By Fctkin War beck—Miss Kate), Will stand this Season at grove farm, tijswald (See Cards). Jt'or furthe« particulars, apply to 9 626 E. GATES, Tin wait* f i TRAVEL this season the Thorough- I bred imported Horse CalstooE.



Special Advertisements. tjlOR Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, ' Asthma, Coryza, Influenza, Con sumption, etc. KA£'S Compound of Linseed, Ani seed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, eto, with Ohlcrodyne. KAY’S Compound, a demulcent ex pectorant, for Coughs, Colds and Quest Complaints. KAY’S Compound, for Coughs and Colds, is equally serviceable for Horses and Cattle. KAY’S Tic Pills, a specific in Neu ralgia, Face Ache, eto. Contains Quinine, Iron, eto. CO AG DUKE Cement for Broken Articles. Sold everywhere. Sole makers— KAY BROS., 101 Stocknort, England lIOWLE’S pennyroyal and steel pills for females quickly correct all irregulari ties and relieve thedistresi Ag symptoms so prevalent with the sex. Boxes Is lsd and 2a 9d, of all chemista. Prepared only by E. T. Towle, chemist, Nottingham, Eng land. Wholesale of all the wholesale houses.—Beware of imitations. 1 12 Trees. Trees. Treej. '■JIHE undersigned has for sale all kinds L of Fruit and Forest TREES, Pinus Insignia (3a 6d per 100), Macrocarpa, by tens of thousands 6s per 100). Other kinds in proportion. N.B.—All orders by post or left at the Office of this paper will be attended to with despatch. JAMBS PORTER, CLIFTON NURSERY, Allenton, Ashburton. 5 701



Extraordinary Sale OF A WAREHOUSEMAN’S STOCK OF SILKS, VELVETEENS, CRETONNES, CASHMERE MITTS, &a. Colored Silica Bought at 70 per cent discount. Do you realise what this means, viz that silks 6a yard cost us Is 6d 7 Colored Velveteens Costume Tweeds ... Knockabout Tweeds Black Goods ... Cretonnes ... ... Skirtings Silesias Men’s Moles Cashmere Mit*is ... Infants’ Polkas ... Blue Wool Repps... Cotton Shirts ... Men’s Dux Collars .. Bought at i dis count, and will be offered to the public at London prices. "Goods in the usual way costing say 2/6 the yard, we only paid 1/8 for. Bought also at £ dis -1 count, which will I enable us to .sell at I less than invoice { price. It is a won I derful reduction on I regular safe goods J of every da> demand | 114 doz, bought at i' 40 per cent discount ; Bought at 60 per ■ cent discount, 10/9 Goods for 3/9 Bought at 76 per cent discount, and "sold at 6Jd. —Full sized cotton shirts. Bought at 90 per cent discount, and "sold at 9d for 12doz or Id the oox. All perfectly New Goods. The Purchase only effected last week.



The whole will be ahown on Tables in the Centre of the Shop, and not in any way mixed with oar ordinary Stock. SALE NOW ON. H. E. May & Co., THE HALL, CHRISTCHURCH. IJt H E NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory CONTRACTORS To fha New Zealand Government Rail ways, Post Offices, Volunteer Corps, &o. &o. &o. Are now prepared to enter into contracts !or 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 expeditions 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 oe 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 Uamaru Greymouth Napier Waimate Reefton Waipawa Timaru Wellington Hastings Ashburton Masterton Gisborne Christchurch Wanganui Thames Lyttelton Hawera Auckland



After this date the fees will be:—Ls 5s for thoroughbreds; L2 Ids fur half-breds; guarantees, L 7 7*. Houd dngliau gr..ss paddocks free until Ist oi January, 1886. All ca o but no responsibility. Oruomage tees, ss, paid first, service. Racing results prove that the deci sion of the judgea at our show, held on the 30th of October, with regaid co our blood stock has been fully justified in the winner of the Melbourne Cup, (he winner's dam being got by Castle mil, sire of our local horse Calstock. blood breeding this. Castle Hill is acknowledged to be the sire of the best horses over sticks in the Southern Hemisphere. J-MPORTANT. me aan Francisco .Mail leaves Ashburton Aovemoer 7th, and reaches Loudon about December 18th, and ail who wish to re member their Home friends bad better apply to T. F. FARLEY, Bookseller, Stationer, Printer, and newsagent, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton, FOR CHRISTMAS CARDS 1 OHRIoTMaS CaKDS 1 1 Christmas cards i j i A splendid assortment is now open, and inspection is solicited. SCHOOL PRIZES— A large shipment having just come to hand, school Committees are respect fully requested to make an early selection. Thomas F. Farley, BOuKSELLKR, ETC., Corner of Saunders’ Building, Ashburton



Victorian Steam Carriage Works. J. E. STEEL & SOM \XTISH to intimate to the Public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that, V» having obtained sTBaM POWER and other Machinery requisite for the carrying on theii work efficiently, are now in a position to meet the demands of the üblio with a first-class article at prices to suit the times. Every description of Carriages and Traps made, Painted and Repaired. Spring Traps from £2O. Whitechapels from £26. Buggies from £3O. P.S.—Special attention paid to Repainting and Betrimming. VICTORIAN STEAM IRON WORKS AND GENERAL SHOEING FORGE. J. R. S. & SON, while thanking the public for their past liberal support in his department, beg to intimate fcha , having procured first-class Machinery, they ■re now in a p sition to undertake all kinds of E ngineering work. _ ' special attention is given to Turning, Boring and the Repairing of all kinds of Machinery, including Combines, Engines, Reaper and Binders, and every escription of Agricultural Implements. ESTIMATES given for Contractors and Builders Ironwork. HORSES CAREFULLY HOD—Draughts, 7s ; Hacks, 6s. 8 451 Victoria House. \ TTENTION is directed to NEW and NEAT NOVELTIES now showing in c\. Prints, Gaiateas, C heck Mattings (a splendid stuff for general wear), shaded Plain, and figured Dress Muffs, ailor and Fpncy Straw Hats. Trimmings, Laces, Cambrics, and Fancy Aprons ; Al*o, Men's, Boy/, and Youths’ Clothing in English and Colonial Tweeds. Felt and Tweed Bats, Etc. *•* PRICES 'LOWER Than those which have gained for ns pur present popularity. Five per cent Discount allowed on Cash Parcels Crewel and Washing Silk Transfers, Traced Goods, Etc. Dimant and Coe. I GENERAL DRAPERS, CLOTHIER L I jtoit and streets Amwuwi J



special Advertisements. NDON BUTCHERY. Tancrbd Street, Ashburton. W. Baker and Co., BUTCHERS, Beg to inform their customers, tlw public of Ashburton, and surrounding districts, that they are supplying ihe Primest Ideal at Christchurch Prices FOB CASH ONLY. Lamb, fore-quarter ... 2s 6d Lamb, hind.quarter ... Ss 6d Roast Beef from Sd Corned Beef ... ... from 2id Mutton from l|d Sausages ... ... 4d Small Goods of every description at equally low rates. H 970



Remember your loved ones AT HOME I I Christmas Cards, CHRISTMAS CARDS IN GREAT VARIETY. A well (elected stock of GENERAL STATIONERY. 800 tvS—Books suitable for School Prizes, etc. Every description of TOYS and FANCY GOODS. SPECIAL— Upon all large orders a very LIBERAL DISCOUNT R. Bevan, STATIONER BOOKSELLER, Ac., (Next Shop to Quill’s Hotel) SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS,



AS H B RTOB COAL AND FIREWOOD DEPOT. R. S- Bean Begs to Inform the inhabitants of Ash* burton that he still continue# to deliver NEWCASTLE. WESTPORT, AND BROOKFIELD COAL at lowest rates. Firewood, Post and Rails, Stakes, Etc., Potatoes Chaff, Oats, Bran, Sharps, Etc. R. S. BEAN. 8 419 West street.



Digby Grand. THE Thoroughbred Horae DIGBY GRAND, by Traducer (imp.) out of Aglaia (imp.) will stand in Ashburton on Tuesdays, and will travel the Tinwald, Winslow and Hinds districts on Wednes days. For further particulars apply to groom In charge. _ Tam O’ohanter Will stand at Longbeach. Mares grazed free until January 1. ÜBLIO NOTICE. MESSRS SPENSLEY & 00., Music Warehousemen, CHRISTCHURCH, Hava appointed T. F. Farley, Book seller, Stationer and Printer, Ashburton, their Agent for the sale of Pianos, Harmoniums, American Organs, and have supplied him with a large stock of Sheet Music, comprising the latest and most popular Songs, Duets, Piece Music, Dances, etc.; also, Violins, Cornets, Flutes, Accordians, Violin Bows, Concer tinas, etc. Pianos, American Organs and Harmoniums sold upon deferred pay ments. Easy terms granted. A splendid stock now on view at T. F. Farley's Music Warehouse, Saunders’s Buildings, Ashburton. More than 3,000 sheets of music now on hand. 3 288 JOHN GRIGG, Proprietor.



VISITORS TO CHRIST CHURCH Will find the three C’a— Comfoet ! Cheapness 1! Convenience !I! AT WALLACE’S Central Hotel, Corner of Gloucester and Colombo street. 10 677 A Night Porter Kept.



Quiet nerve and balmy sleep in Hop Bitters for sleepless ladies and invalids. American Co. make the genuine. Notice Flies and Bugs. —Beetles, insects, roaches ants, bed-bugs, rats, mice, gophers, jack-rab bits, cleared out by “ Rough on Rats,” The N.Z, Drag Co., General Agents* 3