DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES. Tuesday, March 17 I Umn Matson, Cox and 0 >,, at the I Ashburton Saleyards—Stock I MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, Eto. I Fbidat, Mabch 13. I Lonbgofteli Eo&d Board Road Board I Office. I Saturday, March 14. I Ashburton Coursing Club —Meeting at the I Somerset Hotel, at 7 30 I Monday, March 16 Arcade Chambers —Star of Ashburton, TJ.AO.D., at 8 o’clock I Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers, at 7-SO Tuesday, March 17 | Oddfellows’ Hall—lrish Concert, at 8 Wednesday, March 18 Orange Hall—Star of the East, 1.0.G.T., meeting at 8 o’clock Thcrsday, March 26 Ifnwald Saleyards—Annual Ram and Ewe Fair

Friday, March 27. ishburton County Council —At Council Chambers, 11a.m.

Friday. Aran. 3 Oddfellows’ Hall—Baptist Church Anni versary Tea Meeting Saturday, April 4 ffakannl Road Board, at Road Board office, Moore street, at 10.30 a.m. Tuesday, April 14. Aahborton School Committee— Monthly T . Meeting, in the Schoolroom, at 7.30 Wednesday, April 15 Tinw&ld Annual Races Wednesday, April 29 Ashburton Racing Club—Autumn Meet ing ______________

MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close at the Ashburton Post Office follows: — For Christchurch and North at 6 a. in. 10.30 a.m., and 5 p.m., daily. For Chertsey Rakaia, «&c., at 10.30 a.m. md & p.m. daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Eangitata, Orari, Winchester, and Geraldine, at 10 a.m. daily. Yor Temuka, at 6 a.m. and 10 a.m., Fot Tima.'u and South, at 6 a.m., 10 *.m., and 4.30 p.m., daily. For Greenstreet and Ashburton Forks, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10.45 For Wakanui, Elgin, Seaview, Seafiold, and Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at 6.30 a.m. For Mount Somers, on Tuesdays and , aturdays, at 6 a.m. arid 4.30 p.m. For Mayfield, on Tuesdays and Satur days, at 6 a.m. For Ashton, Waterton and Longbeach, at 4.30 p.m. daily. For Remington, on Mondays, Wednes days, and Fridays, at 4 30 p.m. For Newlands, on Tuesdays and Fri days at 10.30 a.m. |tr~;i. at the Ashburton Post From Christchurch and Rakaia at 10.15 and r. 20 p.m. From.Chertsey, &c. at 10.15 a.m. and A3E> pi m. daily. From Dunedin and intermediate places al daily. From Temuka and Timaru at 10.40 a.m. c.dO p.m., and 8 p.m. daily. From Greenstreet and Ashburton Forks, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10 For Mount Somers and Ashburton Gorge, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, at 6 a-m- and 4 30 p.m., and on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. From Mayfield, on Tuesdays and Satur days, at 10.5 a.m. From Ashton, Waterton, and Long beach at 10 a.m. daily. . From Newlands, on Tuesdays and Fri days, at 2.30 p.m. From Remington on Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Saturdays, at 10 a.m. From Elgin, Wakanui, Seafield, and Kyle on Tuesdays, Thursdays, *nd Sat urdays, at 4 p.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 1885. The Ashbarton Crop.

In another column we are enabled, ‘ by the courtesy of the Superintendent Collector, to publish the agricultural ( statistics for the County of Ashburton for the current year. To facilitate re- , ference and comparison we have added last year’s figures to the table, and the < compiehensive view presented of the County’s grain production will, doubt less, be studied with interest, if not with satisfaction, by a large section of our readers. A glance at the figures will at once reveal the unpleasant fact that there is a serious decrease in our cereal wealth. Compared with the pre ceding year we have grown 629,055 bushels less wheat, and although there are increases both in oats and barley their sum is comparatively so small that the diminished harvest and weakened prices form a combination which is almost alarming in character, and must, we fear, operate most in juriously upon the commercial interests of the County. Reducing our com parison to a monetary basis we may present the results of this and last year in the fol lowing figures:—

Bushels. 1885. £ *• d. 1,379,670 wheat at 2s 4d ... 160,961 100 1,008,498 oats at is 7<i ... 79,839 8 6 127,818 barley at 3s 3d ... 20,770 8 6 * 7 0 1884. ) 2,008,725 wheat at 3s Sd ... 343i , 57 3 9 759,090 oats at is lod ... 69,583 5 0 80,560 barley at 3s 3d ... 13,091 o o 8 9 Here is a diminution equal in value to L. 164,260 is gd; but against this we must place a considerable increase in the acreage devoted to pastoral purposes. Last year there were 110,776 acres under cereals ; this year there are 99,332acre5; thedifference, 1 i,444acres, f - does not represent all the additional ® grass land, as many holdings have I' passed from their native condition to * r artificial pastures without intermediate cultivation, and there is a large increase in the acreage under turnips. How ever, it will be more to the point to examine the total results for the current year. They may be tabulated as fol lows :

Cereals as above *... ... 261,57 1 7 0 Hay, 4,616 tons at L2 10s ... U,54° 0 0 Grass land, 273,054 acres at 7s 95.568 18 o Potatoes, 813 tons at L2 ... 1,626 o O Turnips, 34,009 acres at 15s 25,506 15 o Other crops 4,000 o o o o

It will be noticed that the total value of the agricultural and pastoral products of the year does not reach the sum ot last year’s grain crop by L26,0i8 8s gd. The total L399,8i3 is the result of a year’s labor by a population of about r 2,000, or L 33 6s 4d per head. Our manufactures and other productive industries are at present- of such a limited character that they do not appreciably expand the results, from which we have to deduct probably Lioo,ooo rent and interest payable to capitalists beyond the County. This deduction leaves a net earning per head of L 24 19s Bd. This is a result which cannot be regarded as satisfactory, and points strongly to the need for increased, production, the closest individual and public economy and judicious legisla tion.

The strained relations between Great Britain and Russia have evidently reached a crisis. The next few days will witness either one of the “ amicable solutions ” of which we have recently heard so fre quently, or the initiation of a war that will convulse the whole world. The latU.r contingency appears from to-day's tele grams too probable. The number of sheep in the Ashburton County is estimated at 762,000. The adjourned meeting of the Long beach Road Board will be held at the Road Board office, Longbeaoh, to-morrow. It was rumored in town to-day that a private cablegram had been received by a leading firm of merchants announcing that war had been declared between Eng land and Russia. The rumor was without foundation ; the latest news in connection with the relations existing between the two countries is published in this issue We learn by telegram from Christ church to-day that the Hon W. Robinson has scratched all his horses (Vanguard, Liverpool and Oudeis) nominated for the Great Autumn Handicap, A four-horse team belonging to Mr Lusoombe, of Longbeaoh, whilst standing at the good’s shed, Winslow, this morning bolted, and as it turned sharply round the corner opposite Mr Harris’s hotel the dray overturned, and was completely wrecked. The horses were unhurt. The ram and ewe fair at Oamaru to-day was a great sucess. There was an enorm ous entry, and a large attendance of buyers. We learn from a private letter addressed by Remenyi to a well-known resident in Ashburton that the great violinist will not revisit Ashburton, He will, however, give another short season in Christchurch, opening on Good Friday with a grand stored concert.

The slaughter at Abu Klea makes a material addition to the total of our casu alties in Egppt, as will be seen from the following table ! Killed. Wounded. Officers. Men, Officers. Men Sept. 13, 1882, Tel-el-Kebir 9 45 22 3 20 Feb. 29, 1884, Teb 5 25 17 123 March 13, 1884, Tamasi •••5 86 8 105 Jan. 17, iSSq, Abu Klea ... 9 6$ 9 28 221, 56 633 The proportion of officers wounded to killed in our Egyptian battles averages two to one, of men three to one. But at Abu £l6l there were as many officers killed as wounded, and the proportion of men killed to wounded was sixty-five to eighty-five.— Bull Mull Budget.

We know that there is nothing on earth equal to Hop Bifters as a family medicine. Look or. —[Advt.] Holloway’s Ointment and Pills.—Coughs, Influenza.—The soothing properties of these medicaments render them well worthy of trial in all diseases of the respiratory organs. In common colds and influenza the pills, taken internally, and the ointment rubbed over the chest and throat, are exceedingly efficacious. When influenza is epidemic, this treatment is the easiest, safest, and surest. 11 olloway,s pills purify the blood, remove all obstacles to its free circulation through the lungs, relieve the over-gorged air tubes, and render respira tion free, without reducing the strength, irrita ting the nerves, ->r depressing the spirits ; such are .the ready means of saying suffering when anyone is afflicted with colds, coughs, bron chitis, and other chest complaints, by which sp many persons are seriously and permanently afflicted in most countries.

A meeting of the Dorenin roard was held at tho Arcade Chambers yesterday afternoon. Present, Messrs E. G. Wright (Chairman), R. Friedlander, G. St Hill, and D. McLean. The Chairman was authorised to have boundary pegspul|down in the Domain. It was resolved on the motion of Mr St Hill—“ That tenders be invited for caretaker for the Domain ; 1 that the person appointed be allowed 1 o live in the cottage rent free, that he be allowed a quarter-acre of land for the cultivation of vegetables for the use of his family, and that he bo required to work eight hours per day in the grounds of the I Domain.” The Chairman, at the request of the Board, undertook to frame a sche- I dule of duties for the guidance of appli cants for the appointment of caretaker It was resolved to communicate with the I Borough Council in reference to water course through the Domain. Accounts having been passed for payment, the 1 Board adjourned. 1 Wo would draw attention to an adver-

tisement in another column announcing that the Choral Society intend producing the “Messiah” at the Town Hall on Good Friday evening. ihe rehearsals of the “ Messiah ” have been well attended, and the members are doing their utmost to be in a position to make the concert a credit both to themselves and their able con- I ductor, Mr Sidney Wolf, R.A M. There is every likelihood ofjthe performance of the “ Messiah ” proving a great musical 1 treat, and from the interest already I evinced in its production a crowded house I Is anticipated. 1 A general meeting of the members of 1 the Western Fire Brigale was held at the

Station, Havelock street, last evening. There was a good attendance, and the meeting was presided over by Superin tendent A. Fooks. It having been de cided to appoint trustees to the Brigade, Superintendent A. Fooks and Deputy Superintendent J. Miles were elected to 611 those positions Messrs 0. Reid and E. J. Paul were appointed to get a deed of trust drawn up. Votes of thanks were j passed to the Guardian Company and the proprietor of the Mail for inserting free of charge the advertisements calling the meeting. During the year ending Slat December last there were 85 admissions to the Ash burton Hospital, which added to seven re- I retaining in the institution at the end of I the preceding year make a total of 92. I From this number there wore only thtee I deaths.

A young man named George Small wes admitted to the Hospital yesterday from Seafield suffering from a broken leg. It appears that the accident was occasioned by falling from a dray. The sufferer is now progressing favorably. Shortly after eleven o’clock this morn ing two excursion trains from Tima-u and other southern stations passed through Ashburton en route for Christchurch and Lyttelton. The trains each consisted of thirty-four carriages, and we learn from Timaru by telegraph that from that sta tion alone 2,500 passengers were booked. The day has been observed as a close holiday in Timaru. The excursionists arrived in Christchurch at one o’clock. A petition to the North Canterbury Board of Education is now in course of signature, praying that body to adopt a course in reference to the headmaster, which is understood to have been advo cated by the minority at the last School Committee meeting, viz,—to give Mr Dempsey three months’ notice of the ter mination of his agreement, but to let ib be understood that if at the end of that term the school passes a satisfactory exa mination the matter will be reconsidered. It is reported that Sir Julius Yogel stated to a representative of the Lyttelton Times last night that a cablegram he had received from England led him to believe that war with Russia was improbable. The polling for the Mouiit Halt Licen sing Committee took placet at Methven yesterday. Very little interest was dis played in the proceedings, large number of voters being absent ire Ashburton. The following gentlemen were elected ; Messrs Julian Jackson (12), David Quinn (12), D. Cameron, Olunea (11), Georgs Pocock (11), and D. Cameron, Springfield (10). The other candidates received : Messrs Hibbs(B), McMillan (7), Coward (5), Thera was one informal vote. Sir Julius Vogel, accompanied by Lady Vogel and Mr Kennedy, Private Secre tary, arrived at Lyttelton by the s.s. Hinemca, from Wellington about 11 o’clock yesterday morning. A special train conveyed the party to Christchurch, which was reached shortly after noon, and Sir Julius Vogel proceeded to Coker’s Hotel. He will be entertained at a ban quet by the citizens of Christchurch to night.

Wo are informed by Mr H. P. Hub bard, proprietor of the International Newspaper Agency, New Haven, Conn., U.S.A., that at the cabled request of the Hon. J. G. Hewitt, President of the Ex position to be held at Grafton, N.S, W., he has forwarded for display on that oc casion sample copies of over seven hun dred leading newspapers, published in the various cities of the United States, Mexico, South America, the West Indies, British India, South Africa, Europe, etc. Probably such a collection of periodicals in various languages has never been seen before in Australia, and possibly at no previous exhibition in the world. Mr Hubbard regretted that the short time allowed him for making this collection, (only one day after receipt of Mr Hewitt’s cablegram), did not admit of the selection and arrangement of a very much larger representation of the press of the world. The contribution sent, however, cannot tail to prove of great interest to all intel ligent visitors to the Exposition, and es pecially to newspaper men and lovers of unique literature. The following further particulars of the accident which occurred during the de monstration in connection with the de-

partife of the New South Wales contin gent for Soudan are taken from the Argus :—The proceedings unfortunately were marred by an accident, resulting in the death of two persons, and the injur ing, more or less seriously, of others. This unfortunate affair occurred in conse quence of the Iberia and the steamer Nemesis colliding, just as the troopship was rounding the inner South Head. The Nemesis was accompanying the troopship with a large number of people aboard, in cluding men, women and children. The Iberia, which had previously .been going almost dead slow, then began to forge ahead, the vessels at the time being almost abreast. The Iberia ported her helm, causing her stern to swing round and strike the Nemesis on the starboard bow with a crash that could be heard a considerable distance. One of the boats belonging to the Iberia was smashed, and the Nemesis was considerably damaged. Several passengers attempted to escape Impending accident by going to some steps iu order to reach the lower deck, but two women were caught and crushed in a horrible way, one being killed in stantly, and the other so badly injured that she died in the hospital that evening. The names of the unfortunate persons were Mrs Oapel and Mrs Cecil, residing together in Crown street. The latter’s husband is one of the contingent, and was on board the Iberia. At the time the accident occurred she was standing near

the bulwarks holding up her child, and waving to her husband, quite unconscious of the danger The infant, fifteen months old, was also seriously hurt, and is at the hosp tal. A number of others in jured, but they did not go to the hospital. One young man had his thigh broken, and a number ot minor accidents occurred.

Two pr three people fell overboard from vessels iq the harbor, but were rescued.

AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS FOR ASHBURTON, 1885.

The following analysis of the agiicul tural statistics for the County of Ashbur ton has been prepared from information supplied to us by Mr W. G. Walker ; the Superintendent Collector :

N.S.W. TROOPS FOR SOUDAN.

The following address was delivered by Lord Loftus to the New South W*les Soudan contingent immediately before their embarkation:—‘‘Soldiers of Nqw South Wales, —I have deemed it my d«fy as representative of Her Majesty the Queen, to say a few words to you at this solemn moment, before your embarka tion. For the first time in the great his tory of the British Empire a distant colony is sending, at her own cost, a com pletely equipped contingent of troops, who have volunteered with an enthusiasm of which only wo who have witnessed it can judge to assist the Imperial forces in their bitter struggle tor the suppression of unspeakable cruelty and for the estab lishment of order and justice in a mis governed country. Countless as have been the pccasions when the blood and treasure of England have been poured out freely to protect the feeble, to shield the defenceless, and to maintain the right there has never been one in which humanity is more deeply interested in the triumphs of the arms of England than the cause which you have heroically re solved to uphold by your valor. You will be greeted in Egypt by the hearty welcome of thousands of chivalrous sol difts who have never jet looked upon such an action as yours. The eyes of your gracious Queen will be bent upon your exertions, and in every part of the word where our flag floats men and wo men and children will eagerly read of your exploits and pray for your success, rfoldiers, you carry in your keeping the honor of this great colony, which has made such splendid sacrifices to send you to the front with an equipment of which nations moat practised in war might nave been proud, and you will have the glor ious privilege of helping to maintain the honor of the Empire. In your ranks are numbers who are voluntarily leaving the p»ths of fortune, worldly advantages, the comforts of home, and the sweetneSß of domestic life, for heroic service in a bloody war, in which already many brave men have been stricken down. You are doing this to show to the world the unity of the mighty and invincible Empire of which you are members. Your country charges itself with the care of your dear ones whom you leave behind. All that generosity, tenderness, and gratitude can do to care for them, to succor and console them, will be looked upon as a labor of love by the nation. Soldiers, you leave us amidst the acclamation of your fellow citizens, whose hearts will be with you in your camps and your conflicts, amidst an enthusiasm of admiration and sacrifice unexampled, with the sympathies of every true citizen of the Empire, with our earnest hope that it may bo your glorious privilege to share in the triumph as in the service, and to come back to us crowned with England’s gratitude, as you are now encompassed with her sympa thies. Soldiers, on the part of your fel low citizens, I now say to you farewell, and may God ever have you in His holy keeping. ”

NEW ZEALAND RIFLE ASSOCIA TION.

. Wellington, Last Night. The third match (Auckland) is not yet completed. The ranges are 209, 300 and 500 yards ; seven shots at each distance ; open to all members of the Association; to count for each bolt. The following are the highest scorers that have finished : Lieutenant O’Key, Taranaki Rifles ... 86 Private Churton, Wanganui Rifles ... 84 J. P. Rouse, civilian ... ... ... 83 Gunner Watson, Port Chalmers, Ar tillery 82 Sergeant Greenfield, Oamaru Artillery 81 Private W. Soper, Spring Creek Rifles • 81 Private Thomas, Thames Rangers ... 81 Quartermaster Scott, Wellington Ar tillery ... ... ... SO Private Lucas, Thames Rangers ... 80 Private Cooper, Auckland Rifles ... 80 Warrant Officer Davy, Wellington Navals 80 About half the men have yet to com plete the 300 yards, and soma of them are well up. Of those who have finished the first two matches counting for the belts the follow ing are the five highest aggregates : Rifles. Lucas, Thames ... 173 Ohurton, Wanganui ... ... ... 171 Kummer, Masterton 164 Bentley, Masterton 162 Oooper, Auckland ... 169 CARBINES. Watson, Port Chalmers Artillery ... 161 ) Scott, Wellington Artillery’ ... 159 Davey, Wellington Navals ... ... 158 Greenfield, Oamaru Artillery ... 152 Perry, Alexandra Cavalry ... ... 151 Should the weather continue fine, it is hoped to have the championship decided on Saturday afternoon. The next match is the Marlborough Match, 500 and 600 yards, open only to Rifle Volunteers, , members of the Association, and to count for the Rifla Belt. It will be commenced . in the morning. A handsome silver tea | and coffee service, valued at seventeen < guineas, subscribed by Wellington ladtes, i has been the first prize in the Otago i match, and the published first prize will £ be the second, thus making' 26 prizes in 1 the match. r

(By Tklkokafh ) Wellington, To-day. A strong wind is blowing across the range this morning, therefore, the shoot ing is not up to the average. The Auck land match was completed at noon. The following is the prize list: Okey (New Plymouth) 86, LlO.

Oato (Napier) 86, L 7. Paynter (Nelson) 85, L 6. Ohurton (Wanganui) 84, L 5. Pensen (Wanganui) 83, L 5. Prouse, junr. (Civilian) 83, L 4. Ross (Napier) 83, L 4. Sinclair (Oamara) 82, L 3. Weir (Thames) 82, L 3 Rabe (Wellington) 82, L 4. Greenfield (Oamaru) 82, L2. Hunter (Nelson) 81, L2 Soper (Blenheim) 81, L2. Coventry (Dunedin) 81, L2. Thomas (Thames) 81, L2. D. Sinclair (Oamaru), Bodwell (Wan ganui), Lucas ( Thames), Davy (Welling ton), Cowper (Auckland), Scott (Welling ton) 80, each LI.

Summerville (Wanganui), Driver (Port Chalmers), Kummer (Masterton), Craig (Wanganui) 79, each LL. Foster (Wanganui), Griffiths (Blen heim). Porslow (Auckland), Wilton (Mas tertcn) counted out. The following are the highest aggre gates for championships over 150: — Rifles. Lucas (Thames), 173 Churton (Wanganui); 171 Bentley (Masterton), 162 Cooper (Auckland), Paynter (Stoke), and Taylor (Auckland), 169 Parnell (Wanganui), 158 Harding(Blenheim), Newdiok (Thames), and Okey (Taranaki), 157 Badger (Groymoutb), Hutchinson (Dunedin), 156 Thomas (Thames), 154 Cato (Napier), Howell (New Plymouth), Soantag (Otago), 153 Flyger (Wanganui), Qibbin (Stoke), Hawk (Thames), 154 Downie (Thames), MoGonagle (Wan ganui), Rod well (Wanganui) 150. Carbines. Ross (Napier), Watson (Port Chalmers) 161. Scott (Wellington), Sherwood (Christ church), Sergeant Sinclair (Oamaru), Wratt (Waimea) 159. Davy (Wellington) 158. Babe (Wellington) 157. Hunter (Nelson), Leevers(Wellington), Weir (Th ones) 156. France and Turner (Wellingto») 154. McKenzie (Wellington) 153. Greenfield (Oamaru), Howe (Welling ton) 152. Harris (Wellington), Percy (Wanganui) 151.

Carver (Nelson), Jack (Dunedin), Lloyd (Wanganui), Parslow (Auckland) 150.

NEW ZEALAND UNIVERSITY.

Auckland, Last Night.

At the New Zealand University to-day the Senate considered the following re ports of committees on affiliated institu tions, and Otago University. The Can terbury College and Auckland University College show that these institutions have complied with the regulations of the Uni versity. At Bishopdale College, Nelson, Latin, Creek, Mathematics, and Natural Science are taught, but no provision is made for any fifth subject. Examinations have been held weekly, but it is not clear whether any proper annual examination was held. At St. John’s College, Auck land, lectures have been given, examina tions held, and the students have attended some unspecified lectures at the Univer sity. The College Committee are of cpinion that no institution should be al lowed to make up its own deficiencies by taking advantage of the proximity of another affiliated institution. At Nelson College adequate provision seems to hav e been made for Latin, Oreek, and Mathe matics. Chemistry is said to be taught by work in the laboratory. Lectures on all other subjects ate provided for gene rally. It is the belief of the Committee tK«vt none of tha.three last-mentioned in - stitutions carry out the spirit of the University regulations. The matter was adjourned until the next session. On the motion of Professor McGregor Bishopdale College, of Nelson, was dis affiliated, No action was taken in regard to the Nelson College. Professor McGre gor brought up a report of the Committee on Dr Scott’s letter. After some discus sion it was agreed, on the motion of Mr Fitchett, that further consideration of the report be deferred till next session, which was agreed to. It was also decided that this University should take action in con cert with other colonial Universities to remove the barrier which exists and pre vents colonial graduates in medicine from admission to the medical service of the army, navy, and mercantile marine. A letter was received from the (education De partment, with reference to the admission of teachers to examinations under the Uni versity. With a view of satisfying the Department as to their literary qualifica tions for cl isses A and B in the same manor as they are now admitted to ex aminations for classes C and 0, it was re commended that the request be complied with but that the passing of such ex amination should not carry any Univer sity status, and that a specific announce ment thereof be reserved in the calendar. The Rev Mr Habens spoke in support of the request, and pointed out that if it were not granted a large and, as it ap peared to him, unnecessary expense would be incurred through having a separate set of examination papers. He added, how ever, it was very much his desire that teachers should go through a University course, and the Department had done their utmost to induce teachers to do this. In the discussion which ensused, a very strong opposition was shown, and on the motion of Professor Shandit was resolved— “ That in view of the weighty issue raised by the letter from the Education Depart ment, the Senate desires to give the matter mature consideration, and therefore post pones its decision till the next annual meeting." The Senate, however, agrees to admit te«ohers who hold the C certifi cate, but ace not undergraduates of an University, to the final examinations for a B.A. in November next, on the condi tion proposed by the Department, that the passing of an examination shall not entitle cmdidates to a degree provided that no candidate be admitted to an exa mination In physics, chemistry and natural science, who has not satisfied the Registrar in respect to the practical na ture of such examination. It was re solved on the motion of Professor Sale— “ That the thanks of the Senate be for warded to His Excellency the Governor for the use of Government House during this session:’’ The Senate then adjourned. The members were taken to-day on a har bor excursion at the invitation of Pro fessor Brown of the Auckland University. A number of leading Auckland citizens were of the party,

ASHBURTON CLUB.

An adjourned meeting of those inter ested m the formation of a Club for Ash burton was held at Fowler’s Buildings last evening. There was a large attend ance and Mr S. B. Nelson occupied the chair.

The Chairman reported the business done by the Committee since last meet ing. The Committee had communicated with the Christchurch Working Men’s Clnb, and they had received a reply from the President, Mr J.S. Thomson, express ing the favor with which be regarded the I establishment of a clubjin Ashburton. Thu Christchurch Club had been started with I only 24 members, and ■ from that small I beginning bad attained a great success. I The Chairman said that 80gentlemen had I inlimated their desire to join the I club, if formed, and he had I no doubt that the membership would J speedily number 50 or more. A copy of 1 the rules of the Christchurch Working I Men’s Club had been received.

Mr Amos, the interim secretary, read the letter received from the President of the Christchurch Working Men’s Club. The lettsr stated that the writer felt con fident that the proposed Club would be a success ; it would supply a want felt in all centres of population.

Mr Thomson suggested that during the infancy of the Club the members should sign a guarantee for payment of rent, manager’s salary and other current ex penses. The premises occupied should be at first leased with a right to purchase. The rules should be strictly en forced, and suitable amusements provided. A good reference Library would be found an especial boon. A debating class should |be started, bat religious and party dis cussions should be disallowed. Thirty members were quite sufficient to start the I Club. Refreshments should be procured I at the lowest wholesale price, but people I should not be induced to join by the pros -1 peot of cheap drinks. For information I respecting the preliminary steps to be taken I in forming the Club attention was directed Ito the Licensing Act, 1881, section 7> I sub-section D. In selecting premises the I following qualification should be sought ; I —Reading room for daily papers, card room, library, writing room, committee I room, social hall for conversation or I games, bar room, store, sad .secretary’s. I office. The premises should be in a oeh- I tral position, but not necessarily in the I principle street. Mr Thomson concluded his letter by stating that he .would be most happy to meet a sub-committee from the Ashburton Club either in Ashburton I or Ohristohurch. The clause of the licensing Act referred to by Mr Thomson, and the rales of the Christchurch Club were read. The Committee appointed at last meet- I ing reported as follows:—A meeting was I held on March 6. A letter was read from Mr J. S. Thomson, the President of the I Christchurch Working Men’s Olob, and discussed at length; a'so the rules of that club. The committee were; of opinion that if the Christchurch Club started with only twenty-four members one could be started in Ashburton with thirty members. They thought that the premises known aa Fowler’s Buildings, were very suitable for the requirements of the Club ; they were on offer at 35s per week. It was thought that in the event of the Club being or ganised, the furniture required could be rented until fuods were available for its purchase. A list of sundries required was made up, the amount being about L2O.

The Chairman in reply to a question stated th it L 5 or L 6 would be sufficient to meet all preliminary expenses, as moat of the articles required could be obtained on terms. In his opinion Mr Fowler's building was a most suitable site "for the Club. It was resolved on the motion of Me Robertson, seconded by Mr Stephen*— “ That a Club be formed, to be carried on for three'months.” After some discussion as to the title of the Club, a motion proposed by Mr Taakar, and aeaondad_by_M? Craighead, to the effect that it should be called the “ Ashburton Club ” was carried. A number of additional names of ini* tending members were given In, making a total of nearly forty. The following officers were appointed: —President, Mr’ S. Nelson ; Vice-Presi dent, Mr A. Craighead ; Treaturer, Mr Tasker; Secretary, Mr Robertson • trus tees, Messrs Hoult, Clark', and Werner ; Bankers, Bank of Australasia; Solicitor, Mr Crisp; Committee, Messrs Bradley, Stephens, flicks, Amos,' Scott, Worner, Connolly, Marsh; Fowke, Milner, Fowler, and Meeoh. - It was resolved to'adopt the rules 'of the Christchurch Working Men’s Olub, subject to the necessary alterations, and a Committee, consisting of Messrs Nelson, Craighead, Roberta on, Clark, Tasker, Dunn, and the Secretary was appointed ior there vision of the rules.

An offer fiy Mr Fowler to accept . 30a per week for three months for bis onild* inga was accepted. , , It was determined that : all persona wishing to join the Olub would have to bo proposed and seconded in the nsoal man ner.

It having been arranged that, the Gene ral Committee should meet on Wednes day evening next for the purpose of con sidering applications for membership and other business, the meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the chair.

ENGLAND AND RUSSIA.

[bbcikr’s TELEGRAMS—OorYWGHT. J : London, March 11. Parleying is still proceeding between England and Russia on the Afghan question, but so far as is known no progress has been made towards an amicable settlement. -

The limes to-day states that a col lision is imminent, a fresh Russian advance having taken place in the direction of Herat, and that Sir Peter Lumsden, British Commissioner, has consequently been directed by Govern ment to organise defensive measures to be pursued by the Afghans against the Russian advance.

The Times further states that British troops from India have been ordered to occupy Robat Pass, in the Hindoo Koosh, between Herat aud the frontier

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 1885.



■VftlEAT. Average OVTS, Average per Barley. Average per Road Board District. Acres. Bushels, per acre. Acres. Bushels. Acre. Acres. Btashels. Acre. Wakanui ... 1884 1885 Longbeaeh ... 1884 1885 Upper Ashburton 1884 1885 Mount Somers ... 1884 1885 Rangitata ••• 1884 1885 Mount Hutt ... 1884 1885 Rakaia *884 18S5 Ashburton County, 1884 1885 17.732 13,646 7,828 6,624 15,624 11,627 5,174 4,180 2,953 1,372 19,440 10,581 I3. 02 5 13,446 80,776 61,476 368,450 275- I 54 205,791 162,680 271,960 234,010 186,150 105,200 62,995 28,465 458,385 230.081 454.994 344,080 2,008,725 1,379,67° 20/4 20X 26 K 24K 20 36^ 25 , 21^ 20^ 23^ 21% 35 , 25% 25 / 22 Yz 5.735 7,567 3.736 3928 2,910 7,160 3,528 3,296 2,217 2,198 4.746 4.776 2,555 3.771 25,427 32,696 150,080 209,866 114.950 117 536 86.260 253.556 116,780 87.340 87.260 7 C ,33° 141,635 153.445 62,125 HS.425 759.090 1,008,498 26X 27% 31 30 3° , 38# 26% 26 % 39% 32% 3° 32 24% 3°% 29% 3°% 813 696 337 736 287 750 S>f 358 123 93o 1,717 1,022 778 668 4.573 5,160 18,190 13,396 8,190 24,265 5.440 16,085 7.650 6.920 1,700 30,400 28,780 21,620 10,610 i5- I 32 80,560 127,818 22% *9% 24% 33% *9% 21% !S , 19% 14 17 21% 14 1 2 3 ■ 24^



NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS



Advertisements for The Ashburton Guardian must be sent in not later than ) p,m., with the number of insertion, written plainly on the copy, otherwise they will be inserted until counter manded, and charged accordingly. Re place Advertisements must be supplied &i© day previous to that on which they are to be inserted. Special notices can be received up to 8.30 p.m., but will be charged double rates. All notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths must be accompanied by the sig nature of the sender, as a guarantee of good faith. All advertisements and business .otters vote addressed The Manager; literary .jcjnmunications should be addressed to The Editor. ■



Wanted. TTC7A.NTED Known—That all debts due VV in the estate of John Beecher must be paid to Kim on or before the 21st instant, or legal proceedings will be taken to recover same. John Beecher 3 383 WANTED, for the country—A strong Girl. Apply, on Saturday, at Mrs Fandaix,, Town Hall. 3 373 WASTED - Dressmaker and Im provers. Apply, at once, to Friedlander Bros. 3 370 WANTED— A general Servant, must have good references. Apply Mrs S. Saunders, North East Belt, Ashburton^ WANTED Known—An experienced Monthly .Nurse, open for engage ment. Apply Mrs Hampton, Princes stireet. 3 381 WANTED Known —Before buying Dress Materials, Ulsters, Jackets, Dolmans, Millinery, etc., call and inspect oar stock. The cheapest first-class Drapery and Millinery Establishment in Ashburton —H. 0. Segers, ealys’ Buildings, East Street. ■



Mr J, IVE3S begs to inform his debtors, and all persons desirous of transacting any business with him; that he will be in attendance at his Office, Bnrnett street, every TUESDAY and SATURDAY. Office hours : 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 2 188



Groceries CHEAPER THAN EVER AT JAMES McGREGOR’S, Takcred Street. Sugars—English Cut Loaf fi d per lb Best White Crystal, S£d per lb Best Snowdrop, 4d per lb (Reductions by the mat) Teas, Is 3d, Is 6d, 2a, 2s 6d, and 2s 9d Box Tea from 12s 6d per box Canterbury Cakes, lOd each. Rice, Sd Mixed Biscuits, 6d Lunch Biscuits, 3d Currants, 6 J Raisins, 7d New Pigs, Is per box Best Sago, 3d New Muscatels, Is 6d Oysters, fid Cairn’s Marmalade, 8d Peacock’s Jams, 6Jd Herrings, 7d Keillor’s Marmalade, 9d _ Salmon, 8d Cheese, 6d per lb English Pickles, 8d Other articles equally cheap. JAMES McGREGOR, Tancred Street. 12 2342 Caution. CJOME unscrupulous firms' 3W trying to force .on the New Zealand people a Nostrum, under the cloak that it id made in the United States— WHICH IS NOT TRUE. Under. this pretence they are trying to deceive the Public and Incautious Pur chasers into the belief that they are the Genuine 1 AMERICAN HOP BITTERS. We wish to warn all honest and unsus pecting people against this DECEPTION, 'and to call the attention once more to the laote (hat the Genuine American Co.’s o BOP BITTERS ’ out up In Sqnre, Panelled, Amber ublorad Bottles, with White Label on one ilde. printed to Black Letters, and Green Hop «md, ** other side, Yellow Label, with Directions in Bed lAtfcerel In English and German, and the nroe of Sople ” blown in every Bottle. r i hie is the only form in which Genuine AMERICAN HO? BUTHRS a»» put



ANTED 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



TTtTANTED Knos » » Mrs Mikhir mn Mangling done. Mrs Makhirb, North east Belt. 2 263



aLOEIOUS NEWS. Andrew Orb will give away on Saturday 100 pairs men’s boots at 6s 9d ; 60 pairs can* vae slippers at 2s 6d ; 30 pairs cricketing boots at 6s 6d ; 100 pairs Kaiapoi trousers at 11s 6d—every article at half-price. 2 237



\T7" ANTED Known —Boots ! Boots I V\ That Hayes and 00. are Clearing a few desperate lines of Boots, eto., 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



Dimant and Coe, ARE authorised LOCAL AGENTS for Singer’s SEWING M A CHINES, and are prepared to receive PAYMENTS and afford all information in connection therewith. Treadle and Hand Machines on Time Payments. A supply of Machine extras on hand. CORNER EAST AND TANORED STREETS, ASHBURTON. 11 2181



T 3 A XT Bookseller, Stationer, * X 3.1.3 y Fancy Goods Dealer. Jewellery, Cutlery, Concertinas, Accor dians, and Tobacconist’s Sundries, Country Stores supplied at special rates. Young Ladies' Journals (Feb, No.) for Is 3d. Subscribers wanted. R. BEVAN, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, (Next Shop to Quill’s Hotel.)



Read, mark, learn and INWARDLY DIGEST, and to accomplish the above feat, visit my estab lishment, and lighten your inward gloom by appeasing your appetite for the beauti ful by inspecting the most delightfully ARTISTIC EASTER CARDS ! ever imported into Ashburton (direct from Home). You are then at liberty to in spect the contents of a large case of books personally selected, and just received. I be'ieve it was Lord Wolseley who eaid (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, ind never forget his news papers;” and I say the same ! Read ! Read 1 Read 1 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 fin<sh by saying—Cotne and see for yourselves, and if you are disappointed come again.— Nothing like Perseverance! Thomas F. Farley’s, BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER, Sadndbbb’ Buildings, East St.,



Special Advertisements.



SELLING OEE FANCY GOODS, TOYS, BOOKS, STATION; RY, &0. asa* Must be sold—even if at a loss Valentine Cl alentineO To Suit everybody at prices that cannot be beaten. Andrewes Bros., Booksellers, Stationers, &c., Ashburton.



NOTICE TO CONSUMERS OF COAL, TUE undersigned are now landing, ex b.B Hauroto, the Best N ewcastle Coal Imported for the season A TRIAL SOLICITED * They have also added to their stocks of Building Materials the following lines, viz, V.D.L Timber and Palings I Kauri Timber, Flooring and Lining Roofing Iron, Doors and Sashes Lime, Cement, Fencing Materials, &c., And every requisite for the trade. MACPHERSON, FIRMER AND 00. (late A. Hayes), SAWMILLERS, TIMBER. COAL, &ND FIREWOOD MERCHANTS. East street, Ashburton.



WANTED Known—Umbrellas at Is 11(2, six doz Buttons for Is, China Matting at 6d, Ladies’ Hose at 6d, Cor sets at 2s 3d, Shirting at Towels 3£d, 36-inch Oilcloth 9d, Calicoes Is 4d, Andbew Obb’s Cheap Sale 2 185 WANTED KNOWN—Robert Elston, Bill Poster, Theatrical Agent, etc,, Town Hall, Ashburton. Theatrical companies and others visiting Ashburton should communicate with the above. Orders by post or telegram promptly attended to. 760 WANTED Known Removed.— Jones and Bradshaw, Corn and Chaff Deahrs, have removed to the large premises in Havelock street near y oppo site Mr A. Harrison’s auction rooms (lately occupied by Messrs Robinson and Townsend), where they will be better able to comply with the demands of their trade. Jones and £ba pshaw. WANTED Known—C. Hawkin’s, of Tinwald, having decided to com pete with either Christchurch or Ashbur ton, in price and qu ility of Boots, will, Ist the following reduced rates : —Men’s Harvest Bluchers, tips and nailed, 6s 9d; Shooter Boots, 10a 3d; Women’s Strong Lace Boots, 8s 6d ; Leather Elastic, 9s 6d; Children’s all reduced from la per pair. Motto—“ Small Pro fits ancT Quick Returns,” 0. Haw vln’s, Boot and Shoemaker. 12 2393



Special Advertisements,



NOTICE TO PATIENTS



BR. SOHWARZBACH, M.D., Specialist on Jliaeaao* of the Eye, Ear and Throat, Clarendon Hotel, Christ church. Hours —from 10 to 1. The Doctor will remain until about the middle of March, and will accept no serious cases for treatment at the end of his stay.



25 Branches Now Open 25 the new” Zealand! Clothing Factory Are now Showing NEWEST STYLES in SPRING Jfc SUMMER CLOTHING, Manufactured from the renowned Wear Restating MOSGIEL TWEEDS > The fit and workmanship of every gar ment is undoubtedly unsurpassed, while the large production and increased busi ness enables the proprietors to offer special advantages as to price. Men’s, Boys* and Children’s Clothing in every variety at Wholesale Prices. Shirts, Hats, Hosiery, Blankets, Rugs, Portmanteaux, and every requisite at WHOLESALE PRICES. Note the address — NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, EAST STREET, Ashburton 25 Branches Now Open 25



Davis’s gURPLUS STOCK OF FURNITURE Now selling off at HALF-PRICE. M*refr--bor'Bold to make room for NEW STOCK. Parties about to Furnish will SAVE 50 Pan Obnt. BY PUOHASINQ at W. DAVIS’S FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, EAST STREET SOUTH, Ashburton 9 1729



LIST. Women’a Lisle Gloves, 4-buttons, 4Jd.



Scarlet Merino, all wool, 3b 6d, reduced to la lid.



Black Velveteen, a great Bargain, XOfci.



Black Persian Cords, usually Is 6d, now 9|d.



47 Men’s



Dress Goods, A useful Line for House Dresses, 4fd.



Black Lappet Lace, for Tiea, etc ,



Tweed Sac Suits, 27a 6d, now 17s 6d



American Leathers, regular price Is 3d, now 10|d.



37 Boys’ and Youths’ Trouser Suits, 20a, now 12a 6d.



60 Dozen Men’s Socks, sjd.



75 Dozen Men's Merino Socks,



34 Pairs Men’s Trousers and Yosts, a Bargain, 10a lid.



Small Boys’ Tunic Suita, cheap, 6a lid.



Men’s Hard Felt Hats, New Goods, 6s 6d, now Is lid.



200 Dozen



Turkey Bed Handkerchiefs, 3fd.



H.E. May & Co., TflE HALL.



Victoria House.



Season sale commencing on January I6xh, FOR FIVE WEEKS ONLY. CONTINUING



REMARKABLE REALITIES 1 GLARING REDUCTIONS ! !



JSHFor Convincing proof and Special Prices See Windows"'?^



Dimant and|Coe,



READY-MONEY DRAPERS, 010THIFR3, &a., In premises lately occupied by On and 00., Corn w East and Tancied tire , ASHBURTON.



Lazy and dull feelings always proceed sick ness, which nothing but Hop Bitters will banish. Read,—[Advt.]



“ German Syrup.”—No other medicine in the world was ever given such a test of its curative qualities as Boschee’s German Syrup. In three years two nulffon four hundred thou sand small bottles of this medicine were dis tributed free 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- I suit has been that Druggists in every town and village 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 3s. 6d. Three doses will relieve any case, —f Advt.] Catarrh of the Bladder.—Stinging .rritation, inflammation, all kidney and similar complaints, cured by “ Buchu-paiba.” The N.Z, Drug Co., General Agents, 3



Another unfortunate.—Again we must draw the attention of our readers to the fact that a .£2,424 stock of Clothing and General Dra pery, in the estate of Dennis O’Connell, tra ding in Lyttelton and Cristchurch, now bank rupt, was purchased by H. £. May & Co., of the Hall, High street, for £9S4>' OT off » 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 secnre a speedy clearance. The local industries of‘Ashburton are grow ing apace. A visit to the principal workshops in this town will convince any of,our.readers that there is still a splendid future before us if we only patronise those of our enterprising townsmen who are determined to do mate business with small profits, In Burnett street the workshops of Messrs Meech aad Co present a busy appearance, and . having , inu proved machinery are able to turn out- an. ex cellent display of household furnishings eqnal to any in Canterbury. We anticipate a great I demand ana a satisfactory profit for the manu facturers in return. In East street Messrs M. and Co. have also opened a show' room, where is to be seen some very fine furniture suitable to all classes, and we believe at prices *>»at must command a ready sale. Our advice is—- inspect Meech and Co.’s stock for house fii j nishinjjs.