MEMORANDA

MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, Etc. A Totsdat. Duobmbsk 1 Prill Shed—Volunteer Parade Ashburton Permanent Building anJ In vestment Society—subscriptions due Town Hall—Miss Juno’s Dramatic Com pany, at 8 o’c'ook Wednesday, Dyoembeb 2 St Andrew’s Oimrcb, Tinwald—Anniver sary Festival, in Messrs Wilkin and Co’s Shed Thdbsdat, December 3 Orange Lodge—Regular Monthly meeting in* the New Orange Hall; 7-30 p.m. Fbioay, December 4 Asaburton County Council —At Council Chambers, 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 16 Waksnqi Wesleyan Church—Annual Tea A Meeting x “ St Stephen’s Parsonage—Annual Garden P* rtY .

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit TUESDAY DECEMBER, 1, 1885. A Vacant Chair.

The appointment of Dr McGregor, Professor of Mental and Moral Philo sophy in the Otago University, to the Inspectorship of Lunatic Asylums in the colony is one very much canvassed and one on which strongly unfavorable opinions are here and there freely ex pressed. We are given to understand that it will even be made the subject of discussion in the House of Representa tives. To us it seems one of the least objectionable appointments of the Go vernment. It has put a stop, tempor arily at least, to that importation of new men for public offices, which has hitherto been so conspicuous a failure. Professor McGregor may not be the fittest man for inspectorial duties, but we know what he is and wfcat he can do. That he is related to Mr Stout should not be held as any disqualifica tion, although relationship is always suggestive of nepotism more or less. And Professor McGregor is an able man; if he is not a genius, he is far from being a sham. A professor’s chair in this colony does not give a man sufficient work; and there is none of that stimulus to literary enterprise dur ing vacation which prevails at older and larger seats of learning; consequently our professors are apt to fall into an indolent groove. Professor McGregor has not altogether escaped this mis fortune. For years he has barely done himself justice, but this opportunity may be new life to him ; and we_ ven ture to think that our asylums will be fairly well cared for under his inspec tion. Already there are several can didates for the Professor’s vacant chair, which is the gift of the Syno4 of th£ Oftfgo ft&fcyftitt CM**, So ft

as we can gather there is no intention of going beyond the colony for a choice. Dr Copeland, of Dunedin, and Dr Mc- Gregor, of Oamaru, have already brought their claims before the public. Both are men of learning ; the first was a pupil of Sir William Hamilion, and afterwards studied at more than one German university ; the second was a professor in Scotland, and is a scholar of immense erudition. Both of them are what Bacon described as “ full ” men; neither of them is “ ready,” in the sense of ability to communicate. The Synod meets in January, so that it is yet much too soon to hazard a guess as to the number or the chances of the candidates. From what we can learn, however, Dr Salmond, the Professor of Theology, while declining to seek the appointment, will accept it if it should be offered to him, and his ability, learning, and freedom from narrowness of view are likely to enlist a majority in his favor.

Fire Brigade Station.

For some reason, which is not very apparent, the relations existing between the Ashburton Borough Council and the Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade are not of a very cordial nature. It was hoped that the disbanding of the old Brigade, which had assumed a very ob jectionable attitude towards the Coun cil, would terminate the dissensions be tween the two bodies. But no sooner was the new Brigade enrolled toan fresh difficulties arose, and at the present moment the very existence of the force is threatened. It appears, from all we can learn on the subject, that the main difference between the Council and Bri gade has arisen from a question of sites. At present the Fire Brigade station is situated on a reserve near the centre of the town, and there, for reasons that are set out at some length in an other part of this issue, the members think the station should remain. But a majority of the Council wish the station removed to the old Council Chambers in Burnett street, and they cling to this wish with a pertinacity which does their firmness ' infinite credit, but exposes them to a charge of obstinacy. Some busy-bodies have gone to the trouble to imply that certain Councillors are in duced by improper considerations to seek the removal of the station. Such imputations are “ gross as a moun tain, open, palpable,” and a contra diction would only relieve their in significance. But, while we believe every Councillor has approached the question with an earnest desire to select the better site, we think the conclusions arrived at by the Bri gade will at once commend themselves to. a large majority of the ratepayers. The present site, as those unfamiliar with the facts may learn from the report submitted by the Brigade to the Coun cil last evening, is admirably adapted for the purposes it now serves; the members of the Brigade, to whom a certain amount of deference is certainly due, are strongly opposed to the change, and, purely as a station site, the Coun cil’s premises in Burnett street possess no particular advantage. But, still, if a majority of the Council think the change necessary, by all means, let •them, at once, have it made. We repeat that the Brigade is entitled to much consideration, but it will be unfortunate for the members, and certainly very unfortunate for the ratepayers and the Council itseli, if this dispute be indefi nitely prolonged. The matter has already been in abeyance too long, and we hope that at its next meeting the Council, exercising the authority it has, will finally dispose of this question of sites.

In our report (Saturday’s issue) of the proceedings at. the annual treat in connec tion with the Ashton Sunday School, we should haye stated that the presentation made to Mr Robert Gilmonr, by Mr T. Taylor, was on behalf of the scholars as a mark of their appreciation of Mr Gil mour's seal in their Interest. The installation of officers in connection with the Thistle Lodge, iSo 627, 5.0., took plaoe in the Masonic Hall last even ing. The following Worshipful Masters and Past Masters were preaen* :—W M Bro Curtis, P M Bro Fooks, St John’s Lodge, E 0 ; W M Bro Felton, P M Bro Stephenson, Somerset Lodge, 1811, BO; P M S Bros Sparrow, Reid, Macfarlane, and Nelson, Thistle Lodge, 627, SO A large number of visiting brethren were alao in attendance. The ceremony of installation was performed by the R WDQM Bro Rev J. Hill in a most impressive manner. The following officers were installed :—R W M, Bro J. Sealy ; DM, Bro T. Smith ; SM. Bro H O. Williamson ; SW, Bro J. Williams; J W Bro J. Smith ; SD, Bro F. Nukes ; JD, Bro L. Rattray ; Treasurer, Bro D. Mao- Farlane, P M j Secretary, Bro C. Ward; JG, Bro P. Rattray; Tyler, Bro Oulien * Organist, Bro Craighead; MO, Bro J. Graham; Stewards, Bro J. Ranger and Bro J. Elliot. After the ceremony of installation the R W D 6 W presented the Immediate P M Bro Tait with very handsome P M jewels, manufactured by Mr J. R. Murray, of East street. A very handsome marble clock, also from the establishment of Mr Murray, was presen-

ted by the brethren of the uodge to Bro Sparrow, PM, as a mark of appreciation of the valuable services rendered during bis term of ffice. The brethren than adjourned to the banqueting hall, where the usual loyal and masonic toasts were duly honored and a very enjoyable evening was spent. A ball was afterwards held in the Oddfellows’ Hall, and proved a marked success. Bro Ranger catered. We regret to learn that Mr R. Lan caster bad his face and throat considerably injured yesterday by the explosion of a glass tube at his rel rigerating works. The sufferer was promptly attended by Dr Leahy, and is now progressing favorably. Professor Biokerton has analyzed water taken from a well in Grey street alleged to be polluted by drainage from the rail way engine shed, and has reported that the sample is free from deleterious sub stances.

Now money is solscarce it behoves every one to be on the alert and endeavor to make there twenty shillings go as far as possible. One glance at H. E. May and Co.’s advertise ment, which appears in our columns this even ing, should convince one and.aU that the pro prietors of The Hall, High' street, Christ church, are determined to do their part. The prices quoted for the various items are, we be ieve, lower than on any prer tus occasion, and should induce all buyers of Dtap tv and Cloth in?to tfivrf

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 most ordinary and simple matters. Home drink tea and coffee from mete -force of habit, “because it is usual to do-so,” regardless of the penalty oftentimes of nervousness and indigestion. Oadoury’s Cocoa Essence contains the refreshing properties of tea and coffee, with additional advantages! over (hose beverages, whilst it produce! uOqo of tfcefc injwM .

Messrs Fo ika and will compile the 1 Valuation Roll for the Borough of Ash hut tou. Mr John Orr has resigned his seat in the Asftliurton Borough Couno’ 1 . In tcoep'ing the resignation last evening the Council exp r O'*i»n<l regret that the pro visions of the Local B dies’ Contractors Act .compelled Mr Orr to take this step. 1 he following is a list of letters received at the Ashburton Post Office from places beyond the co'ony daring the month of October and still lying unclaimed : ‘ Sydney Olaxon, George Gilpin, Thus Jackson, ffm. Mackay, Hugh McGonagle, Michael Quinn, Chas B Thomson (2), John White The NewJZealand Tom Thumb, a mite 15 years old, 30 inches high, and 201 b weight, was exhibited at the Coffee Palace premises last evening and this afternoon. The lad was born at Green Island, Otago, and is the smallest specimen of,apparently, matured humanity we have ever euoounto trd Tom Thumb will be on exhibition this

evening and again to-morrow, and mbst be seen to be appreciated. An apparently determined caseof suicide has occurred at Deoniston A girl named Martha Kerr, aged twelve years, draok tea in whDh she soaked matches, and died on Monday. There was no business et the Resident Magistrate’s Court this morning. The Oamaru Mail, of Saturday, ear a ; —Mr W J, .Steward, U. Hit , and lota of the Waimate Times, has just purchased the Ashburton Mail. Mr Steward will, we believe, take possession on the Ist January next, -md in the interval he pur poses paying a visit to Australia.

William Harrison, whose house in Christchurch was discovered to be on fire under very suspicions circumstances on November 23rd, was yesterday com mitted for trial under a charge of arson. The hearing of the case occupied all day. In addition to the facts previously pub lished, it was elicited that a large “ billy” full of kerosene was on the premises, con - coaled in an oven, some days before the fire, and the accused was seen about the place, which was unoccupied, about two hours bfefore the fire. A piece of Oamaru stone, with a hollow in which was a bit of lighted candle, was found close to some burning rags, etc, soaked in kerosene, and on the premises where the accused lived another piece of Oamaru stone was

found, which fitted exactly to the former piece.

The following are the estimated popu a tions of the principal towns in the colony: —Auckland, 28,741; Wellington, 23,207; Christchurch, 16,491 ; Dunedin, 25 061; Thame*, 6,413 ; New Plymouth, 3 861; Napier, 6,640; Wanganui, 6,267; Nelson, 7.319; Sydenham, 9,786; Lyttelton, 4,686; Timaru, 4,422; Camara, 6,676; Hokitika, 2,933; Oaversham, 4,367 ; Invercargill, 6,311. The scores made by the local volunteers in the prize firing competition yesterday are published in another part of this issue. The Railway Department has not yet finally determined to run an excursion train to Ashburton itjfconnectlon with the A.R.O. races, but very little doubt remains on the subject. This afternoon, in reply to an enquiry, the Secretary of the A. H..U. received the following telegram from Mr Back, the Railway Traffi: Mana ger:—“ Excursion proposed to be run would reach Ashburton not later than <2 30 p.m.

Respecting the accident In the Hurdle Race at Dunedin on Saturday, yesterday’s Otago Daily Times states “ The con dition of Mr Pelham Jones, who was seriously injured on the Forbury Race course, was slightly improved last (Sun day) night, but Dr Ooughtrey considers him still in a critical condition. He is suffering from concussion of the brain, and can only be roused to consciousness for a very short time at intervals.” A telegram sent to the Timaru Herald last night stated that Mr Jones was a good deal better and progressing favorably.

Holloway’s Pills are strongly recom mended to all persons who are much reduce*? in power and. condition, whose stomachs are weak, and whose nerves are shattered. The beneficial effects of these Pills will be percep. tible after a few days’ trial, though a more ex tended course may be required to re-establish perfect health. Holloway’s medicine acts of the organs of digestion, and induces complete regularity in the stomach, liver, pancreas, are kidneys. This treatment is both safe and cer .ain in result, and is thoroughly consistent went observation, experience, and common senit The purification of the blood, the removal as all noxious matter from the secretions, and the excitement of gentle action in the bowels, are the sources of the curative powers of Hollo way’s Pills.—Advt.

ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Ashburton Borough Council was held at the Council Chambers last evening. Pre sent—His Worship the Mayor, and Ora Williamson, Sealy, Bird, Roberts, Harri son, Thomas, and Quil 1 . ■ mayor’s statement. ' ' */.•/? The Mayor said the Bank ovord aft was LI ,323 19s. The amounts received since last meeting were—Earth, Is ; pro prietor of Canterbury Mills,' L 22 130 10d f rents of reserves, L 22 2s 5d ; rates, 1885, Ll 3 3a ; Library, LI 6a—total, L 59 8s 2d. The rates for 1885 remaining on paid amounted to L 64 2s. The Mayor reported business done at the first meet ing of the North Canterbury and Ashbur ton Charitable Aid Board. Ha was sorry there were not more of the Ashburton members present at that meeting. Their small representation had prevented the best possible arrangement for the County being made, but the one entered upon was only for six months, and at the end of that period it could be re-considered. He had receive the resignation of Or Orr, that gentleman having resigned to avoid the penalties provided by the Local Bodies’ Contractors Act.—The Mayor re ferred briefly to th“ correspondence to be placed before the Oonncil. CORRESPONDENCE.

' The following correspondence was read : —(1) From Railway Engineer, stating that a sample of the water alleged to have been polluted by the railway drainage bad been submitted to Professor 'Bicker ton for analysis, and that gentleman had reported that the water was free from any pollution of the character alleged.—The Clerk was directed to communicate the tenor of the letter to the person who had reported the matter to the Council. (2) From the Ashburton Jonnty Council stating that the Council had appointed a Bridge Committee to confer with the Bor ough Council in respect to the mainten ance and control of tba bridge.—The Mayor thought the Borough, being merely a contributor towards the cost of oon struoton the control might be left in the hands of the County Council.—Or Williamson moved in the direction suggested by the Mayor.—Crs Roberts, Bird, and Thomas thought it would be better to appoint a Committee.—Or Sealy moved ihat a Committee, consisting of th» Mayor and Cr Williamson be appointed to confer with the Bridge Committee of the County Council in respect to the main,;. tenanoe and control of the bridge.—Cr Thomas seconded the motion proposed by Cr Sealy, and Cr Harrison second the motion proposed by Or Williamson.— After a desultory discussion the latter motion; was withdrawn, and that moved by Cr Williamson carried unanimously. —(3) From the Secretary of the North Canterbury and Ashburton Charitable Aid Board, applying for L 67 3s 5d the Oouq oil’s contribution towards charitable ajd* expenditure of the district. —(4) Fjpom. Mr John Orr resigning his seat on;tl»e Council.-The resignation was. accepted with, an expression of , regret, and tae Reiqrmijg OQjcer iuetrUcteq to qnqagti

for the election to fill the vacancy —(6) From Mr 8. Elliot, the ponndkeeper, applying for certain repairs to the pound fences.—Cr Bird, Chairmen of the Works Committee, reported that the repairs being much required they had been pat in hand by the Committee.—The action of the Works Committee was approved of (6) from the Borough Engineer acknow ledging receipt of notice terminating hit engagement with the Council, and ex* pressing bis readiness to make other ar rangements BVGINBBBS’ KKFO The Engineer's report was read aa follows:—Aster from streets in eastern quarter of town. —Be application from the Wakanni Road Board, we presume tost this matter should be reported ou, although it haa not been formally referred to na by the Council, and we have accord ingly examined it. The water from all the streets east of Peter street, including

parts of the North-East and Sonth*Baat t elts, haa for the last fire years been taken into an old gravel pit on the north-west side of Smith’s road, which runs north easterly in continuation of. the S.B. town belt. The Only way of disposing of the water along this road would be by turning into a gaily on private property between the town belt and the Wakanui creek, as there is not sufficient fall from the belt to the creek itself. This plan would in volve a good deal of cutting and filling along the side of the road, bat we have not thought It necessary to take detailed levels, as 1 there wobld be suffinent

objection m the fast of the gaily being private property. To take the water down the road that rnns south-easterly in con tinuation of the N. E. belt, it woald reqiore a ditch nearly 4ft i«ep along the aide of the road for tome chains at the upper end near the belt, a shallower ditch would than conduct the water to the Wakanui road, and finally into one of the County Coun cil water races. An alternative, and we consider preferable plan, though more expensive, would be to lay down the Council's 12m iron - pipes in continuation of the outfall drain from Havelock street to the junction of (he North East and South-East belts. We have not worked this out as to details or cost, bn. we believe that it might be planued so aa to be sufficient for the Borough’s require ments for the conveyance of waste water for the next 20 years. If desired, we will make a detailed report and estimate on the aoheme for the next meeting of the Council.—The labor gang has been en gaged in putting in sump in Ker anode street, forming East street and the North- East belt, making and fixing culverts, clearing out aide channels, attending to water supply, etc. The Engineer was requested to report in detail upon the aoheme of drainage referred to in the first clause of hie re port.—The balance of the report was adopted

INSPECTOR OF Nuisances The Inspector of Nuisances submitted a report with regard to licensed houses and other matters. —The report was adopted.

▼OLUNTBBB FI KB BRIGADE. A letter waa read from the Secretary of the Volunteer Fire Brigade, enclosing the following resolutions, in reference to the proposed change of station rite, adopted by the Brigade “ That in the opinion of this meeting the present rite is more for Brigade purposes than the proposed site, for the following reasons : (I) The present site being about 20fc higher than the proposed site, possesses greater advantage for tanning the engine to any part of the Borough. The bell also can be heard mach farther. (2) The present site being at the junction of aix roads, possesses- greater advantage foe getting the engine- away quickly !in any direction. (3) The present rite is nearer the main street, and more central. The town is growing miacly in .an eastern direction, and in a short time the present site ptfemiaes to be aa central as can be obtained. (4) The proposed placing the meeting room in the caretaker's quarters would be uncomfortable for both parties. (6) The present site, while affording a most central situation for Brigade pur poses. is not likeiy to be required for other purposes, nor are the Council likely to be deprived of any considerable revenue by its being need as a Brigade Station. (6) Foe the above reasons the present aite would better repay the expenditure of money than the proposed site. - To pro-

vide the requisite aooomiuodation m-the proposed sue, it would be necessary to carry out toe following works :—(a) Alter* <*cious to house to provide ar least three rooms for caretaker, and meeting room as large as at present for brigade ; (6) alterations to shed so that doors would open on to street, alteration to gateway ; (c) erection of new bell tower 30ft higher than at present, so as to bring bell on same level.”—“ln the opinion of the Brigade, the same amount of money ne cessary to carry out these works would, if spent on the present site, go far towards providing the brigade with all the accom modation they require.” The Mayor suggested that the matter should be referred to the Fife Brigade Committee to report upon. On the motion of Or Besdy, eecondod by Or Bird, it -was resolved to refer the * matter to the Fire Brigade Committee.,

nan The Captain of the Volunteer Fire Bri gade reported upon fire meat Gasworks, which took plane on November 14, anti enclosed account of expenditure in respect to the seme. , ELECTORAL. Ihe Returning Officer reported tha elec tion of Mr B. Friedlander as. Mayor, and Mr 0. Reid as a Oonnoillur. EHROTHO RDEBBSH. Permission was granted to Mr A. Har rison to bum rubbish on bis town section. tenders The following tenders wars accepted r Compilament of Borough Bata 8011, Fooks and bon, L2O; supply of dog collars, J. Heaeltiue, 200 at lid ; scavenging, Crum and Addis. SAT SABVfiST. The Works Committee was instructed to have grass in Baring Square and in plan tations mown. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS Cr Thomas called attention to the bal loting at municipal elections. He said the numbers placed on the ballot papers were exposed. After reference io the Act, it was agreed that the Reluming Officer had • conducted the election strictly in accord ance with the provisions of the measure. PAYMENTS. Accounts amounting to LlO7 2s 6d were passed for payment. NOTICE 07 MOTION.

Cr Quill gave notice that at next meat* iog he would move—“ That the advisable* ness of farming a paid Fire Brigade, to consist of not more than fifteen members, be considered. ” ADCCODRSMENT. The Council then adjourned until Mon day, December 14.

DISTRICT PRIZE FIRING.

The following ere the scores made by the' Ashburton Volunteers at the District Prize Firing yesterday :

R—Ashburton Rifles. G—Ashburton Guards.

“JEANIE DEANS."

We know of no country nnder the ann whose people have such a fixed and bora- . iog love for the institutions of their country as the Scotch have. To a Scotch man no poet ever sang as Boras did, no noveiiat ever wrote as did Sir Walter ■ ' Scott, no musician ever charmed aa did Sell Qow. It is therefore only to be ex pected that when an actress hailing-aa Mias Jnno does from the “ Modern Athena,” aa Scotchmen delight to oil the capital of their country, and bearing ou her totague the accent o' Auld Reekie, every north countryman in this district - should hasten to see and hear her in the character of Jennie Deans.” As every one knows, ‘‘Jessie Desna” is the chosen by the dramatist for the version of Hr Walter Scott’s im mortal - “ U-art of Midlothian,” than which tale there is not one in the whole of the celebrated novelist's list more . powerfully told, more replete with thrilling aud heart stirring incident.—The dramatic version of the “ Heart of Midlothian,” play ed last night, is from the pen of Dion Bouciosult, vno, in admiration of Bfiaa Juno’s talent, felt himself constrained to pay her a compliment, and that c ocpli tneht took the form of tbepi« c-« we aaw performed last night • He offered) at - the shrine of her talent, the incense of his pen, and nobly does the sifted lady utilise the work of the equally gifted playwright. Of course the chief character was played by the chief of the Company Miss Juuo—and it is impossible for na to realise in our minds any better figure of Jennie Deans than that lady Into the part of the noble, generous, - large-hearted, big scaled, loving sisterebe • throne her whole being, and thongfa wo have seen some of the greatest names on - the Scotch stage written against this cnaracter, we have never yet met a lady so thoroughly equal *to the task of personating the martyr to sisterly affection aa ie Mies Juno. : The excellent “ Jeania Deans " is remark ably well supported. Mr O. H. Taylor, for -n Englishman, plays a wonderfully good “ Dnmbiedykes,” and appeared ta ; have a fall conception of that “ auld • fule’s ” drollery, without at the eam&tiaM v forgetting that the “laird” had a big warm heart of his own. Ur Taylor played the Duke, aod gave foil effect the greatness of the Maoealtum Mohr. Madge Wildfire was taken by Mba-SUs ■ Carrington, and this young lady, though hero and there her wrestling with the Scotch “twang” was marked, gave a highly successful rendering of the pub “ Dtavlc Deans” was played by Mr . Wilson Forbes, and the atom but just and holy old Christian father was well ponrtrayed at Ur Forbes' hands “ Effia ” found an exponent of a difficult character <n Miss Nellie Edwards, aod “ Margery MorJochson,” never a popular part, was fairly treated by Mias Lilly Bi?L M- J. J Kennedy, a comsdian of known talent, was pressed into service aa■ “ Ef- ' tie's ” counsel, and his delivery of the de fence speech w»a,a splendid elocutionary effort. Applause waa of DOQna the order of the evening end recall* frequent. To night “ Arrah-na-Pogoe,” aod “Tie Bonnie Fish Wife ” will be produced.

SPORTING.

OBOKA * ET&ETON JQOSST CLUB’S ANNUAL HEBTXBO- '

This meeting took plaae yesterday. The following are the results:— Smwa Hpromb, of 36 sots; f ,wo Mr H. Henry’s b g Tagemar, by Bar sarian—Skittles, aged, 8«k 101 b (Hording)- Js ; Mr W. Rbßitftich g Mammock, ftysa. Sit Tfb »!.. ... (Bausw) 3 Me J. sJ[ggiha' oßg Secretary. aged, . *Ust _» ... (D.Mitoholl) 8 Jennet Nemo ... ... ,■ ... - ... ... ■ 1 Bloodsucker ... S District Flat Race, of A sm; one mile and a half. Moc ... ... ... ... ... X Lavender , n ... ... ... 2 Ingomar... 3 Nemo (9st) also ran. Osaka and Evheton Cup Handicap, of 66 rovs; second horse 10 sovs from the stake; one mile and a half. Mr J. Wild’s b m Athol Daisy, 6yn, 6st 12lb (Skimng) tl Ur H. D. Bradley’s b h Puck, 4yrs, 8«t 101 b ... ... (W. UitcheU) t2 Ur H. Knight’s ch m Nelly, aged {Webster) 3 Ur M. Duncan’s g g Brian Borg; 6yn, 6sfe 71b ... (J. Sqbcsd) 0 Mr J. George’s br m Uay.eged, 6st Tin. (Moore) ‘ 0 Handicap Saddle Tsot, of 20 eovt; three milao. Narrow Gauge ... ». ... ... 1 Biddy 2 Doctor <6seo). Pater (lOaec), Book wood (20seo), Frolicsome (35aiw), and Uoas (40seo), also started. , Farmers’ Elate, of 20 sow; welter

weight for age; one mile and a half. Mr EL O. Bradley’s b h Puck, 4yn, list (Stewart) 1 Mr M. Duncan’s g g Brian Boro, syrs, list, lib (LynikM) I Mr Q. Mnrfitt’s b g Meteor, 4yre» list (H. Morfitt) 3 Fair Play (list 51b), Mammock (list 41b), Bloodsucker (list 41b), Queen of the Turf (list) also can. Billy and Ur land were scratched: Oonbolatuw Handicap, of 10 sore ; one mile. Mr H. Knight’s eh m KeHj, ' MrO. Murfitt’sbgMeteor. * (including KMb overweight (F. Morfitt) S Mr B. B. Aafcew’e bmDavwader. ' 7«tiQlb_ 3 .‘Mammock ,(7«t71b)al»o rsaj.

Coins. ”-»Aslc for •Wells’ Bcagh. mMCoaSi M Quicks relief,* complete remanent one. Conu, . warts, bonnets. , Drqs ' eaem.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, DECEMBER. 1, 1885



Name. t 1 t I i 1 Priv.te A. McDonald R tf' <t n > ' ’W> •38 Lieutenant Dolman ... R *4 13 to 38 Bugler Savage K •5 13' 8 35 Sergeant McDonald... R *3 J4 Sergeant Nelson R *4 *1 4 33 Private Sim K *5 11 3* Lieutenant Fooks R II 7 *3 3* Col.-Sergcant Mom ... G *5 IO 6 3* Private. Minnie .. G 7 6 1$ 5s Sergeant Clark G *3 4 li 38 Cbrporal Le.tch R lO II 7 38 Private W. Maynard... R *4 7 7 38 Lieutenant Clayton ... G 13 13 4 «8 Private G. Parkin ... R 7 13 6 *S Private Ashton R 6 f( 6 *3 Private D. Leitch R 12 5 3 30 Private Aadenon G 13 8 o 30 Private Marshall ... R 13 4 3 *9 Private F;’Sevan R 9 7 3 *9 ■Private E; Fooks R It ■■ ■& ’■» '-IJp- 19 Private H. Burfoot ... B 11 6 2 19 Sergeant Leahy G to 8 O 18 Private Hill G 13 2 3 17 Corporal Andrewes .. 11 5 6 5 16 CoL-Sergeant Hayes.. B 13 o 3 Corporal Harris G 7 4 2 *3 Private Wilson B 8 3 3 *3 Private Hayman G 7 5 O (3



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XXT ANTED Known —The Cheapest VV House in Town for first class Millinery and Drapery, S. O. Skoees, ] Bast street. , partnership notice, TpiC ondersigned has much pleasure in stating that he has admitted Mr JOHN ANDREW MACPHERSON into Partnership with him, and that the busi ness will in future be carried on under the ' style or firm of ZOUCH & MACPHERSON, Auctioneers, Land, Estate and Stoqjc Salesmen, Valuators, etc, W. H. ZOXJOH, , Auctioneer.



Every description of Agency Business, Bales in Town and Country, Valuations and Commissions undertaken on the most reasonable terms. The usual Saturday Market Sales will be made as attractive •a possible, and farmers may rely upon their stock and produce realising the HIGHEST M&.BKET VALUE, at a minimum cost. Ko yard ees charged when sales are effected. ZOUCH & MACPHERSON AUCTIONEERS, Ac. B E WARE I BEWARE!! imitations. OF ASK FOB HOULT’S TONIC Herbal Beer. None Genuine except that bearing my label. Try It! Try it! ! It is one of the Best Medicinal and Summer Tonics ever offered to the Public.



Delivered in Ashburton at 2b per dozen. Bottles not returned will be charged for. T. HOULT, BAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 11 8 Boating, Q TAWBERRIES AND SCENERY, WEDNESDAY NEXT (December 2), the noderaigned WILT. uPEN bis ex tensive grounds, on the Wakanui toad, to visitors and picnic parties- The Garden is replete with every variety of fnjit. plea eant lounges and shady walks. The boat ing ia In every respect excellent. Special arrangements made lor the reception of private picnic parties, school children and other large numbers of visitors. Admission, 6d; boating, la an hour, boatman extra ; fresh froit, lowest price. 11 78 E HUNT. Wilhelm Zander EEBPEOTF DLLY notifies the public i of Ashburton and its vicinity that be HAS TAKEN OVER MR F. CLARKS HAIRDRESSING, TOBACCO, AND FANCY GOODS BUSINESS, A«d will carry on the same on his own account. In addition to the well assorted stock I have just opened out a variety of Pipes, Scents, Brxjshwabe, and Fancy Goods of Every Description, ADD DIRECT IMPORTED, Also, Cricketing and Lawn Tennis Material at greatly REDUCED PRICES. Atrial solicited.—Ladies’ and Gentle men’s Hairdressing and Hair Work of every description made up on the shortest notice —A Private Room for Dadies.— Monthly subscriptions now open, WILHELM ZANDER, Tobacconist, Hairdresser, and Fancy Goods Dealer, BAST STREET. ASHBURTON. 11 997



Di Speer’s PRIVATE DISPENSARY, Palmer -Btoo Buildings, Foot of Queen street, Established for tUa Scientific aod Speedy Core of Chronic, Nervous, and Special Diseases. Dr Speer is a regu lar Graduated Physician, educated at Harvard College, O.S. He has devoted a lifetime to, and’ is acknowledged to be the most expert Physician in his specialty in the United States. Young men and Middle-aged Men, who suffer from Ker rons and Physical Debility, Loss of Energy and Memory, Eruptions on the Phce, Mental Depression, Kidney and Bladder Troubles, Neuralgia, Ebeuma tism. Scrofula. Salt Rheum, Paralysis, Fits, Spinsl Disease, St Vitus Dance, laver Complaint, Asthma, Catarrh, Heart Diaeaae, Gravel, Piles, etc , and are tired of taking mineral drugs, will do well to eomeand try the Doctor’s method of cure —in it will, if properly applied, telieve of their sufferings and restore them to health. The Doctor usea no mineral preparations; his treatment consists wholly In the use of vegetable remedies Mauy they who have implanted m their s;«s tern, bf improper nse of calomel, seed, which produce an annual crop of dieeanu To such be would say,comeaud be heated It matters not what your troubles may be, come and let the Doctor examine you. If it is curable, he will tell you mr if it >■ not, be will tell yon that; for hw will not undertake a case at less he is confident of effecting a cure. It will coat yon nothing for consultation, so call and satisfy yourselves that the Doctor understands your case. Dr 8. cures Humors and Diseases of the Blood. Tlo ladies who see afflicted by any of the fiaUowing complaints,—Cold extremities, speak stomachs, lame and weak backs, nervous and sick headaches, constipation indigestion, pain in the side and back etc, etc.—l wish it distinctly Tnll fr....**Mui that 1 do not claim to perform j mtwrr tKnitMia. or to have a miraculous powwT Ail applying to me will receive ny honest opinion of their complaints. No experimenting- I will guarantee a ilCttilve cure in every case I undertake, nr forfeit 1400. Consultation in Office nchy Jotter, FREE. Charges Moderate. and Advice LI. Gall or ad a TV H- J. Speer, Palmerston Buil- Zealand. Office * * * I to 4,6 to 8 p.m.; bun- N.B. All Medicines ce fiotne: 9 •dept, 10 to lor a . umi Jeta sure can be sent SeeHOifi no receipt of »ya>V



SCHOOL PRIZES— A large shipment having just come to band, cbool Ui mmutees are respect fully requested to make an early selection. Thomas Jb\ Farley, BOOKSELLER. ETC., Corner of Saunders’ Building, Ashburton



Special Advertisements. It/TOUNT HI)TT ROAD BOARD IYJL DISIT.IOT. Notice is hereby given that It is the intention of the Moont Halt Road Hoard at its next meeting, on FRIDAY, De cember 11, to Strike a Rate of one f.irthing in the £ on all the rateable pro perty in the District for the period ending March 31, 1886, and payable in one in stalment on Janaary 8, 1886 The Rate Book is open for inspection at the Road Board Office, Methven. julian Jackson. Chairman. Mount Hatt Road Board Office, Methven, November 25, 1885 11 6



FOR Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma, Coryza, Influenza, Con sumption, etc. _ < K A IT’S Compound of Linseed, Ani seed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, etc, with Chlorodyne. KAY’S Compound, a demulcent ex pectorant, for Coughs, Colds and Onest 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, etc. Contains Quinine. Iron, etc. COAGtJLPffB Cement for Broken Articles. Sold everywhere. Sole makers— KAY BROS., 101 Stooknort, England



CTfTANTED Kcown v v nroved tier but W. C. Base's un proved Berbsl Beer ia considered the best in Ashburton by those who have tried it. Come and try it lor yourselves at his shooting gallery, East street. Shooting free. .Registry office for female servants. 1181 WANTED Known —Down again 1 What, the price of wheat 2 No But the price of meat. Lamb, fore quarters, Its 6d; hind quarters, 3s 6d. Best sausages in the town, 5d per Id, at Baker and Co s, London Butchery, Tail ored street. 11 971 CX7 ANTED Known—That bates ami « * Co. has bought 1009 yards superior Velveteen, all shades, from Is; dress goods grand value, worth 2s, now Is; isaieS’ jackets, cost 26s 6d, now 4s 6d ; hats and bonnets half-price ; winceys, 1 yard wide, 6d ; ladies* ulsters, 2s lid. 6 d 7 WANTED Known—That R. Lancas ter will cun his family orders direct front the Freezing Chamber, in East street, on and alter November 1, when his customers can rely on well-bung meat and tree from flyblows.—K. Lan- GASIEB, Ready-Money Meat Mart, Buc nett street, and Somerset Butchery, Bast street. 9 632 WANTED KNoWN — Kobxbt Elston, Bill foster, Thxaxfioal Agent , etc.. Town Hall, Ashburton. Theatrical companies and others visiting Ashburton should communicate with the above. Orders by post or telegram promptly attended to 76b t IT ANTED Known—Wertheim ttew- V v mg Machines can be bad on Time Payments at the New Zealand Clothing factory's Branch, East street, Ashburton. 2 276 si ' ANTED Known—To the Ladies of W Ashburton and sur dis tricts and tbe public in general. Mr J. MoIsON, Impermeable Bootmaker, has is oeived a large shipment of French, Eng lish and German ladies’ shoes, buttoc op and elastic sides, great choice, now for inspection, which J. MoisOn intends dis posing of at reasonable rates during the coming holidays. Bis own make always on hand or made to order. .Repairing dune with care and promptitude. Colo nial boots of all kinds. Next to the Club, Taucred street. Ashburton. 10 880



Special Advertisements. Mrs Adams, AGENT Foil. WEIGEL’S PATTERNS, HAS now ou baud a nice assortment of crewel wools, silks, dloselie, Uußsette, lace, braids, iraostet patterns, new designs, crash, oatmeal and satin cloths for art needlework, hve o’clock lea cloths, embroidery frames, etc. fflß LITILE SHOP, East street, (Next Mr Ranger’s, baker). 6 76C MPORTANT. The San Francisco Mail leaves Ashburton November 7tb, and reaches London about December 18th, and all who wish to re member their Home friends had better Bookseller, Stationer, Printer, and Newsagent, Saunders' Buildings, Ashburton, FOB CHRISTMAS CARDS 2 OHBISIMaS CARDS !! Christmas cards i 11 A splendid assortment is now open, and inspection is solicited. apply to T. F. FABL Y,



Christmas Cards. Christmas and New Tear Cards, 1885-6. H. J. WOOD 4k 00. Bespeotfally invite the attention of their valued Customers, and the public gene* rally to their very choice assortment of Christmas Cards now ready for transmis sion by outgoing mails. In our now season—lßßs-86—Christmas and New Tear Caros are included OVER 3,000 NEW DESIGNS From the world-renowned firms of Raphael Tuck and Sons Marcus Ward & Co. Thomas De La Rue and Co. Hildesheimer and FauUner Eyre and Spottis woode John Walker & Co. Sydney J. Saunders and Vo Marion and Co. L. Prang and Co., Boston, U.S. And several other Publishers



TO attempt a description of the various aorta of gems in Hand-painted Pal ettes, Shields, and Scrolls, Ivory and Satin, Natural Flowers and Ferns, Photo graphs (colored), Chromo Cards in the most delicate shades, Pearl and Shell mounted Souvenirs, etc., would require too much space in Print, but we feel con fident that, for Beauty and Artistic Skill, the whole Assortment will be found second to none in blew Zealand. We have also a fine assortment of Aus tralian and New Zealand Hand-painted and Photo and Ghromo Cards by Cele brated Colonial Artists, suitable tpr en closing to friends by the Borne Mail. Now landed ex s.s. lonic and s.s. Rim utaka, 29 oases of new books including the new serial volumes—Boys Own Annual, Girls Own nnual, and about 20 others. .Iso a very fine shipment of fancy station ery, photo albums, scrap albums, ladies’ hand bags, desks, work oozes, purses, and card oases, photo frames. We have a larger and better assorted stock of School Prize Books and sell cheaper than any house in X. ~ whole sale and retail. Orders by post <>r through our Ashburton Branch shall have our best attention. H. J. WOOD AND CO., Stationers’ Hall, 240 High street, Christchurch, and at Timaru and Ashburton. rjIHB NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory CONTRACTORS To 'ha New Zealand Government Rail ways. Post Offices, Volunteer Corps, &c. &o, <sc. 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 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 oe entrusted to the Manager of the N.Z. Clothing Factory branches in the toilet ing centres, via:— Dunedin Nelson Palmerston N. Invercargill Hokitika New Plymouth samara Greymouth Napier Waimate Reefton Waipawa limaru Wellington Hastings Ashburton Maoterton Gisborne Christchurch Wanganui Thames Lyttelton flawera Auckland



Victorian Steam Carriage Works. J. R. STEEL & SON WISH to intimate to the Public of Aehburton and surrounding districts that, having obtained STB AM POWER and other Machinery requisite for the carrying on tbeix work efficiently, are now in a position to meet the demands of the public 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 £25. 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 this department, beg to intimate tha-, having procured^ first-class Machinery, they are now in a p sition to undertake all kinds of ttngiaeering work. Special attention is given to Turning, Boring and the Repairing of all kinds of Machinery, including Combines, Engines, Reaper and Binders and every description of Agricultural Implements.



ESTIMATES given for Contractors and Builders Ironwork, HORSES CAREFULLY HOD—Draughts, 7s ; Hacks, 6s. 8 415 Victoria House. ATTENTION is directed to I\EW and NEAT NOVELTIES now showing in Prints, Galateas, Check Mattings (a splendid stuff for general wear), shaded Plain, and figured Dress Stuffs. Sailor and Fancy Straw Hats. Trimmings, Laces, Cambrics, and Fancy Aprons ; Also, Men’s, Boys’, and Youths’ Clothing in English and Colonist Tweeds. Felt and Tweed Hats, Etc. jar-pRijKS lowers Than those which have gained for us onr present^popularity. Five per cent Discount allowed on Cash Parcels Crewel and Washing Silk Transfers, Ttaoett Goods, Etc. Dtenant and Coe. GENERAL DRAPERS, CLOTHIER *. gut nd Tstwwd A|WHwW*»



Special Advertisements. JM> ND O N BUTCHERY. Tanceed Street, Abhbubton. W. Baker and Co., BUTCHERS, Beg to inform their customers, the public of Ashburton, and surrounding districts, ihat they are supplying the Primest Meat at Christchurch Prices FOR CASH ONLY. Lamb, fore quarter ... 2s 6d



Lamb, hind-quarter ... 3s 6d Roast Beef from 3d Corned Biof from 2id Mutton from lsd Sausages ... ... from 4d Small Qooda of every description at equally low rates. 11 970



As h b rt o n goal AMD FIREWOOD DEPOT. R. Se Bean Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ash* burton that be still continues to deliver NEWCASTLE. WESTPORT, AND BROOKFIELD GOAL at lowest rates. Firewood, Post and Rails, Stakes Etc., Potatoes Chaff, Oats, Bran, Sharps, Etc R. S. BEAN, 8 419 West street.



ÜBLIO NOTICE. MESSRS SPENSLKY & 00., Music Warehousemen, CHRIS TOHUKOH, Have 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 Mnsic, 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 moots. Easy terms granted. A splendid stock now on view at T. F, Fabiey's Music Warehouse, Saunders’s Buildings, Ashburton. More than 3,000 sheets of music now on hand. 8 288



CHRISTMAS SEASON. SPECIAL TO SCHOOLS AND COMMITTEES. I hare jnat unpacked a Large Case of Near and Carefully Selected REWARD & PRESENTATION BOOKS Which I can dispose of at very low Prices, having made special arrangement for the Christmas Season. IHSPBOTION RESPECTFULLY INVITFD. Will Open Shortly Bazaar! Bazaar!! TOYS AND FANCY GOODS. R. Bevan, STATIONER BOOKSELLER, Ac., (Next Shop to Quill’s Hotel) Saxtndkks’ Buildings.



\ A r EULUO DININO-ROOMS, V Tancred street, Ashburton, Samuel Timmo, Proprietor. iloard and Lodging 17a per week Board only 19 ~ The proprietor, in announcing the above terms, begs to inform the- public that for respectability, regularity, and the quality of accommodation and\ food the above dining-rooms cacnot be' ex celled —being under his own personal supervision and attention. 8 446 Australian mercantile UMON INSURANCE COMPANY. The only Company in Canterbury WHICH DID NOT RAISE RATES 33J PER cent on Country Risks. We ARE NOW, AS WB HAVE BEEN FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS, ACCEPTING RISKS AT 25 PER CENT. OFF TARIFF. w. h: moss, Agent for Ashburton District. . September 22, 1885. 9 616



HAVING purchased the Asphalting Plant and Business formerly carried on by Mr James Bradley, I am iq a posi tion to execute any orders 1 mry be favored with. All asphalt work guaranteed. . Ranges taken out and re-set in the bea possible manner. Jobbing work in gene ral done. a J. Crum, OPPOSITE CONVENT, Wakanui Road. Orders may be left with Mr J. 0. Duncan, Old New Zealand Bank. 10 799



Skinny Men. —“ Wells’ Health Renewed restores health and vigor, jcures dyspepsia imj potence, debility, fhe. N.Z. Drug Co. • .General Agents. > *' German Syrup.” —No other medicine in he world was .ever given such a. test of jt curative qualities as Boschee’s German Syrup.- In three years two million four hundred thous and small bottles ot this, medicine were cfca, tn bated Jree of charee by Druggists in the United States of America to those afflicted with Consumption, Asthma, Croup, severe Coughs* j Pneumonia and other diseases of the throat and lungs, giving the afflicted undeniaUoprooi that German Syrup will cure them. Tne*e-, suit has been that Druggists in every town nd vllage in civilised countries are recommending' it to their customers. Go to your Druggist ami ask what they know about it. Sample Bottles 6d. Regular sisc Js, 6d. Three okoserU