COMMERCIAL.

Ashburton Guardian Office. Monday afternoon,

Mr T. Bullock reports on the horse market for the week ending Saturday, May 16th : There was a very large entry of horses for this day’s sale, viz—49, and about half the number were sold, but at slightly reduced prices, ex cept for one or two first class draughts, which brought full market rates as per prices given behnVs. ~ draughts, suitable for farm work, which at this season of the year ought to be sought after,'are very dull of sale, and will onlp<seU at less figures than t ose ruling a month «r six weeks ago. Really good young draughts, say three to four years old, are still saleable for the Sydney market, but few are offering. : Light harness horses are not fetching so much as they did two months ago. Out of the total entry (49) 23 were ; o’d at the f I!ow ing,res Medium draughts, suitable for farm work, from Lie to Ll 4 ; ditto superior, L 24 to L2B; three-year-old colts, a pair, L 23 ; d tto, rather light, L 4 15s to L 6 each; inferior draughts, a number changed hands' at from I 4 gs to L 9; light harness horses. L 4 to L 8; hacks, pretty good, L 4 iss to L 6; scrubbers at low figures. Implements, etc. —Second-hand dray, L 9 ; ditto spring trap, Ly 10s; second hand deering twine binder,|Ls 10s ; sundries, at only low prices.

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES. Tuesday, May 19 Messrs Matson, Oox and O)., at the

Tinwald Saleyarda—Stock Messrs Miles and Co., at the Yards—Sheep ~ Tha New Zealand Loan -and Mercantile Agency Company, at the- Tinwald Yards —Sheep -

MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, Em Ttas Evening Ashburton Rifles—Government Inspec tion, in Mr Zonoh’s Grain Store, at 8 Ashburton Choral Society—Meeting in St Stephen’s Schoolroom Wednesday, May 20 Oddfellows’ Hall —Lecture, at 8 o’clock Orange Hall—Star of the East, 1.0.G.T., meeting at 8 o’clock Thursday, May 21 Town Hall—Mr Grigg's Address to the Electors

Friday, May 22 St Stephen’s Schoolroom —Concert, at 8 . . Monday, May 25. Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers, at 7-30 Arcade Chambers —Star of Ashburton, U.A.0.D., at 8 o’clock Friday, Junk 6 Ashburton County Council —At Chambers, 11a.m. Lonbgeach Road Board at Road Board Office.

' Saturday, June 6. ffakanui Road Board, at Road Board office. Moore street, at 10. SO a.m-

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 1885.

A telegram from Wellington, pub lished in our last issue, giving some indefinite conjectures as to the charac ter of Ministerial proposals, reminds us that we are on the eve of the second session of the present Parliament. Although the telegram bears the im print of inspiration it is neither author ative nor very explicit: it merely as sures us that Ministers are doing some thing, and leads us to believe that they will do more when they ascertain what is possible and what is politic. Hitherto it has been the practice of Ministers during the recess to give some forecast of the measures they propose to introduce to the succeeding session of Parliament, but several members of the present Cabinet have recently addressed public meetings without unfolding any material part of the Ministerial programme. True, we have been promised important reforms and substan tial benefits; the legislation of the approaching session has been referred to as of a most momentous character ; we have been told that the question of finance must occupy the early attention of the House, but Ministers have vouchsafed nothing tangible of the policy'they intend to enunciate. Whe ther they have or have not any defi nite intentions, is a question we do not propose to discuss just now, but the Premier and Colonial Treasurer having professed a determination to lake the people into their confidence, the ab sence of any authentic information with regard to the business of next session, suggests the conclusion that the Go vernment are disinclined to divulge their policy until they have ascertained how far that policy is acceptable to a majority of the House.

The cablegrams we publish this even ing in reference to the Anglo-Russian difficulty are not in a wholly gratifying tone. ,We are told that the Daily News states that the point of difference be tween England and Russia on the Afghan frontier question does not in volve any essential portion of the agreement recently come to by the two countries. As we have no precise in formation with regard to the agreement referred to we are unable to value the point of difference, but we are ready to believe that the Daily News, a con sistent supporter of the Gladstone Government, would regard nothing.con ceded by its friends as essential, and we have too much reason to fear that the statement made by the Liberal organ will shortly be followed by an announcement to the effect that Eng land has waived this non-essential point of the agreement. From St. Petersburg we learn that the Czar has despatched a letter of thanks to General Komaroff, together with a diamond-hilted sword ; and from London we learn it is stated in that city that General Lums den has been recalled at the dictum of the Russian Cabinet. We are not prepared, without further infor mation, to credit the latter statement, but the marked distinction conferred upon General Komaroff by his sove reign will increase the impatience of every British subject to learn something more of the Penjdeh affair and other recent incidents in Afghanistan. At present we cannot review the situation without drawing an invidious com parison between the honor done to the Russian General, and the half-hearted support accorded to the British repre sentative.

Tic-Doloureux, Toothache, or any other neuralgic pain speediiy yields to Baxter’s Anti- Neuralgic Pills, “ tayinq” Power.— lt will be interest ing to athletes, and to all who valua the power of physical endurance, to know that at “ home ” and in the sister colonies an article has of late years come into general use, which is very strongly re commended as being an exceedingly plea, aant beverage, and which yet imparts, in an unusually large degree, what is expres sively known as “ staying power,”—in other words, nutriment and strength. We refer to Cadbury's “ Cocoa Essence.”

A successful private trial wjaji made this afternood of the apparatus Jfhsigned by Mr David Thomas, and constructed by Mr Bradley, tor street-watering and fire extinguishing purposes. We understand that a public trial will be hold in the course of a few days, and that it is the intention of the proprietors to apply for letters patent for their really ingenious and effective invention. The Committee of the Ashburton Couuty Hunt Club met at Quill’s Hotel on Saturday evening, and arranged tha hunting fixtures for the month of Juno. The Government inspection of the Ash burton Rifle Volunteers will be held at Mr T H Zouoh’s grain store this evening at 7 o'clock. Members of the corps ab senting themselves from this inspection without leave will be liable to a fine of L 3.

The Ashburton Hounds met at Mr John Corbitt’s on Saturday afternoon. There was again a large muster of mem bers, and the roads and every other point of vantage were occupied by spectators. A start was made in the large paddock opposite Mr Corbitt's residence where a hare wss immediately found, and at once pointed for the river bed, but after some slow hunting was lost. A second hare was set going in the river bed, and after a short gallop, during which the hounds worked very prettily, puss crossed the river to the Winchmore road, and speedily fell a victim to her pursuers. A cast was then made on Mr Pearce's farm, and what proved to bo an excellent hare was soon afoot. Leaving Mr Pearce’s the hounds led the field at a rattling pace towards Gresnstreet, the country crossed being very good, except for the presence of wire, which threw a lot of horsemen out. Having reached Mr Sargent’s property, the hare turned to the right and reached the river bed, checking the hounds for a mo ment. However, the pack ware Jscon on the line again, and pushed their game at a capital pace to the starting point where puss escaped. An attempt to pick the hare up again was unsuccess ful, and after a short gallop on a fresh scent the hounds were whipped off and moved homeward, a really excellent day’s sport having been enjoyed. The hounds worked in beautiful form, having entirely lost the unsteadiness they displayed at the commencement of the season. Falls, owing to the, number of wire Ponces, were very numerous, but fortunately none of these accidents were of a serious character. Among those pre sent, who always held a place in the van, we noticed Mr and Mrs Upton and Messrs Stitt, McLean, Hart, VVroughton, J. Hunt. H, Hunt, Graham, Cargill, Cor bitt, Patterson, Hewaon, Foster, Frisby,

Drs Leahy and Ross. At the Resident Magistrate’s Court this morning Mr Thomas Bullock, J. P., dealt with the following oises of drunkenness. A first offender was fined os and costa, with the alternative of 12 hours’ imprison ment, Patrick Clarkia was lined Ba and coats, with the alternative of 12 hours' imprisonment. A first offender, who hud been released on bail and did not present himself when oriled upon, was lined 10s and costs, with the alternative of 24 hours' imprisonment Later in the day, before His Worship the Mayor, Jas. MoGilivery was charged with having been drunk and disorderly at Math van on Saturday after noon.—William Rouse, the proprietor of the Canterbury Hotel, Methven, and Constable Black gave particulars of the condition and behavior of the accused. The accused was fined 20) and costs, with

the alternative of 48 hours’ imprisonment. —Henry Haskett and John Patterson were charged with having been drunk and riotous in the Methven Hotel on Saturday night. Constable Black stated that he had aarested the accused in the .Mothron Hotel on Saturday evening. They were fighting. The accused ware each fined 20s and costs with the alterna tive of 48 hours’ imprisonment. Some time ago trvo merchant princes in the West of Scotland, both very deter mined and obstinate men, got rather hot over an argument, and after going at it for some time, the one called the other a “ blockhead who did not know what ho was talking about,” “ Man. Jamie, 1 said ho, “ yo’ra that ignorant, I don’t be lieve yo even ken the Lord's prayer." “ Nao fear o’ that, dandy,” said ho, “ 1 kon it fine.” “ I'll hot ye a live pound note ye don’t,” was the retort. “Done! said Jamie, who immediately launched forth as follows :—“ The Lord’s my shep herd, I’ll n ” “ Slop, Jamie, stoo !” said Sandy; “ that’ll dan ; here’s yor ai’ler. I kent fine yo could say it, but ye're wrang about you.” The Registrar of Friendly Societies notifies that the Pose of Springburn Lodge No 879, situated at Springburn, is registered as a branch of the Grand Lodge of New Zealand of the Independent ;tdor of Good Templars, under “ The Friendly Societies Act, 1882.” The New Zealand Gazette, of May 14, contains special orders, already published by the local papers, made by the Ashbur ton County Council respecting Anama and Mount Somers Hoad Districts.

We are pleased to learn that Mr Tvoss'

representations to the Minister of Justice in respect to the Ashburton Gaol have already borne fruit. Sergeant Felton has been advised that three cells will at once be added to the building. Sometime ago we mentioned that M- Allison D. Smith had been appointed Locomotive Superintendent of the Vic torian Railways. Subsequently it was re ported that the announcement required confirmation, but wo ace now in » position to state that it was correct and that Mr Smith will assume his now duties as speedily as possible. We notice that Mr B. Bavan, book seller, of Sast street, has received a supply of Mr Vincent Pyke’s inspiriting song “The Old Flag.”

The Patent Office has issued the follow ing notice .-—“Patent for a hedge trimming machine. Edward Fordi Wright, of Mount Somers, in the County of Ashburton, New Zealand, orchardist, has deposited at this office a specification of the said invention ; and I have ap pointed Tuesday, the 21st day of July next, at II o'clock in the forenoon, at this office, to hear the said application and all objections thereto j and I require all per sons having an iutoreat in opposing fbe grant of such Letters Patent to leave, on or before the 6th day of July next, at this office, particulars in writing of their objections to the said application, other wise they will be precluded from urging the same.

All your own fault if you remain sick or out of health, when you can get Hop Bitters made by Ame.ican Co. Rea tj. Another unfortunate.—Again we must draw the attention of our readers to the fact that 3 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. E, May & Co., of the Hall, High street, for /C9S4, or only a little over one-third of its value. H. E, M. and Qf). are now selling it at half the marked price, which surely ought to secure a speed clearance. jgj“ German Syrup. 4 ' —No other medicine n fhe world was ever given such $ tssp of its curative qualities as Boschee’s German Syrup, In three y&irs two million four hundred thou sand small hoft-tes of this medicine were dis tributed jree of charge by Druggists in the United States of America to those afflicted with Csnsumption, Asthma, Croup, severe Coughs. Pneumonia and other diseases of tire Jthrqat and lungs, giving the afflicted undeniable proof that German Syrup will cure them. The re sult 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. Bottles 6d. Regular size 3s. 6d. Three oscs wil I relieve any case, —I Advt, J i

Train arrangements in connection with the Queen’s Birchday are advertised in this issue.

At regular intervals tales are started of the discovery of recent traces of the moa The latest of these is from Waikaia, where (according to the Mataura Ensign) a party out mustering on the high country above Waikaia state that they saw my sterious footprints of enormous size in the snow. The impressions were rather blurred, bat there are grounds for hoping that the trail of a live moa has at last been discovered.

The meeting of the Debating Society announced for Wednesday has been ad journed until Monday next. A 50-mile walking match for LSO and the championship of the colony took place at the Tuam street hali, Christchurch, on Saturday, and was won by A. Hancock by about 230 yards. John Ranner, the Australian pedestrian, was second, and F. Morshead, Christchurch, third. The latter only accomplished 42£ miles. G. Muhleisn, Christchurch, also competed, but retired after doing 14 miles. The time was Bhrs lOmiu 4seo, and the race finished at 10.20 p.m. There is a story told of an eminent judge, still living, though retired from the Bench, which illustrates the importance of a voluntary confession better than the most elaborate argument. A prisoner tried before him for larceny had admitted his guilt when apprehended, but at the trial was defended with great pertinacity by able counsel. “ Gentlemen,” said the judge to the jury, “ the prisoner says he is guilty. His counsel says he is not. You must decide between them.” Then, after a pause, he added : “ There is just one thing to remember : the prisoner was there and his counsel wasn’t. ”

The Pall Mall Budget referring to the British navy says :—The navy is organ ised and administered not for war but for peace, and the congested centralisation at Whitehall so overwhelms the authorities with details of routine duty that they have no t<me to think of or to prepare for war. Take only one instance. The statement that there Is no Intelligence Department at the Admiralty would be technically false, but practically it is true. There is Captain Hail, a worthy and in telligent officer, who would be an invalu able assistant to the head of any Intelli gence Department ; but Captain Hali is a mere compiler of information, a contem porary naval gazetter in breeches He is a maker of catalogues, not a designer of campaigns. It is his task to accumulate the information of which a real Intelligence Depactment, the directing brain of the navy, would avail itself in preparing its arrrangements. But Captain Hall with out an Intelligence Department behind him is like an eye wituout a brain. In the German |War Office the Intelligence Department consists of 200 of the ablest officers in the service, whoso duty it is to foresee everything and to prepare for everything that may happen in operations directed to the defence of 1,500 miles of fr-Hitiur. The British Navy, that has to operate all over the ('lobe, has, as a substi tute for an intelligence Department one officer and two clerks. Five years ago there was an attempt made to create an iniollig-tnce Department. The scheme was complete on paper, but it was burked at the last moment -rumor says from the jealousy of the (Mandarins of Whitehall. Be that as it may, the Department has still to be created, for at present the right arm of England’s strength has no direct ing brain. The Daily News says, in referring to the American diplomatic changes in Eng land, Mr Lowell has bean in more than a diplomatic sense the representative of his country in ours. He has been, to speak in terms of Greek usage, a sort of gueat friend of England. He has been the representative of what is best in American culture and in American literature. While a man of letters, Mr Lowell was always something more than a man of letters. The Biglow Papers are as sure of perma nent life as the Liiierm Obacurorum Yiro rum, and for the same reason. They give the most perfect literary expression to a great secular movement, and will always remain as the Interpretation of it, throw ing more light on its causes and,character than the record of historians or the disser tations of moralists. The Biglow Papers describe the incidents and humors of a struggle, the close of which was oommemo krated in a Thanksgiving Ode, in linos worthy in their moral sublimity of the tongue of Milton and Wordsworth, Mr Lowell has many other titles to literary distinction But the poems to which we have referred blond, in an almost unique manner, letters wich politics and poli'ics with morals. Wo do not know whether it would in any case have suited Mr Lowell’s plana to have remained as Minis ter of the United States in England, or whether there is any hope of his staying for some time in a private character in a country associated we hope with some pleasant recollection!, if also with one sacred and lifelong sorrow. Englishmen of ail ranks and stations recognise in Mr Lowell not only a faithful and jealous guardian of the interests and honor of his country, but a type of all that is best in its intellectual and moral character. I he following reference to Herr Rem onyi is taken from “All the Year Round” of October 22, 1864 But one yet more depressing feature of this German Festival remains to be mentioned—the vain glory of the audience. The audience assembled in the beautiful theatre at Carisruhe (a place of amusement, the scale, proportions, and convenience of which claim admiration) was as vehement in its raptures throughout the terrible events of every evening, as if a new Each, or Handel, or Beethoven had been revealed in every corapositi m. The climax was reached in the applause with which the enthusiasts over whelmed Herr Remenyi who committed ipMrder on Herr Joachim’s Hungarian violin concerto. This gentleman’s display was from first to last terribly out ef tune, and in it not one passage was really ren dered, though all were dashed off with the jerks and gestures, and the bowings of the body, and flinging back of the hair, which made good people laugh thirty years ago in the caricatures of Paganini in our Christmas pantomimes.

Catarrh of the. Bladder,—Stinging

•irritation, inflammation, all kidney and similar complaints, cured by “ Buchu-paiba.” The H Z. Drug Co,, General Agents. 3 Flies and Bugs,—Beetles, insects, roaches ants, bed-bugs, rats, mice, gophers, jack-rab bits, cleared out by “Rough on Rats.” The N.Z, Drug Co., General Agents. 3 The Bad and Worthless are never imitated or counterfeited , This is es pecially true of a family medicine, and it is positive proof that the remedy imitated is of the highest value, As soon as it has been tested and prove by the whole world that Hop Bitters was the purest, best, and most valuable family medicine on earth, many imitations sprung up and began to steal the notices in which the press and the people of the country had expressed the merits of H, 8., and in every way trying to induce suflering invalids to use their stuff instead, expecting to make money on the credit ana name of H. B. Many others started nostrums put up in simi lar style to H. 8., with variously devised names in which the word “ Hop ” or “Hops ” were used in a way to induce people to believe hey were the same 33 Hop Bitters. All such pretended remedies or cures, no matter what iheir style or name is, and especially those with the word “ Hop ” or “ Hops ” in their name or in any way connected with them or tjjejr name, are imitations or counterfeits. Beware of them- Touch none of them. Use nothing but genuine American Hop Bitters with a bunch or cluster of green Hops on the white label, and Dr Soule’s name blown in the .;l,ass. Trust nothing else. Druggists and chemist? me warned against dealing in imita tions «• counterfeit#

ASHBURTON WESLEYAN CHURCH ANNIVERSARY.

To secure the good offices of a divine occupying the highest position which the Wesleyan Connexion can bestow on its clergy, to conduct the anniversary services of the Ashburton Church, was a happy inspiration on the part of the trustees From the reputation deservedly earned by “ President” Berry atDunedin apd other parts of New Zealand, it is not surpris ing to hear that he is exceedingly popular in his present circuit—St. Albans—and that, as was predicted, the services at the Ashburton Church yesterday were numer ously attended. As it was understood that yesterday’s services were of a two fold nature— intending to celebrate the anniversary, and at the same time partake of a harvest thanksgiving character, the absence of any “outward and visible’’ manifestation of the latter was somewhat marked. Last year wo took occasion to compliment the ladies of the church on the effect produced by a profusion of flowers, sheaves of grain and other appro priate productions which were prettily arranged throughout the building. This year, from some unexplained reason, no attempt at decoration was made, and as Mr Berry's morning sermon bore dis tinctly on the mercies of God, the mottoes would have been most apropos. In fact, if we mistake not, Mr Berry himself was a trifle puzzled at the omission. Mr Berry’s sermon in the morning was from tha text, “ My cup runneth over.” From this passage the rev. gentleman preached a highly original sermon on the abundant provision made by the Almighty -Father for the requirements of His children. While speaking on the temporal and social blessings of life, Mr Berry referred in emphatic terms to the waste going on from year to year in this oniony through the excessive use of intoxicants, and also combated the theory often put forward that the world was becoming overpopulated, and, as a result, poverty with its attendant evils, was being in creased. Speaking of England as an ex ample, ho quoted statistics which showed that, while during the thirty years from 1840 to 1870 the population of Britian had increased several millions, wages had likewise risen, the hours of labor had been curtailed, and nearlj every commo dity had been reduced in price-—some 50 and even 100 per cent. Referring to the waste above mentioned, and a passing hint on the unequal distribution of land, the preacher said that we must be careful not to charge God with the wretchedness and poverty existing in some quarters, when in fact these results were due to the follies and mistakes of mankind them selves. The spiritual mercies, such as forgiveness of sins, sanctification, and a hope of heaven, were spoken of at length, the sermon being listened to with rapt attention. It was replete with illustra tion and highly instructive. Mr Berry preached in the evening to a crowded congregation, taking for his text Romans viii, 15, 16 —The knowledge of pardon for sin in this life. Dividing his subject under the respective! headings of:—The blessing a necessary one ; God can supply the blessing ; Ho has promised to do it; and the promise has been kept, the rev. gentleman earnestly and impressively urged his hearers to become practically acquainted with *he doctrine of assurance. The collections for the day amounted to L 5 15» 6d, exclusive of weekly subscrip tions by envelope. Mr Berry left for Timaru this morning, and will give his lecture on Amerioa at the Oddfellows Hall, Ashburton, on Wednesday night.

THE PARIKAKA NATIVES.

Opandke, Yesterday.

The Hon J. Ballance met a deputation from the Parihaka Road Board on Satur day at Kahotu. The deputation assured him that, speaking from their own know ledge, the Maoris of the district were more friendly than they had ever been. He met a second deputation at Pungare hu, consisting of men who have circu lated the whole of the disquieting rumors ooncarning the natives. Their stories had been all previously investigated by Government officers in the district. The interview with the deputation bore out the fact that the rumors had been circu lated for the purpose of bringing a large force back to the district, except one, whose charge was that he had threatened to shoot some Maori dogs, whereupon the owner took the gun out of his possession. One member of the depu tation will probably bo prosecuted for shooting Maori pigs. Another member, who sent a letter to the Taranaki papers, the substance of which was telegraphed, stated that he knew nothing of the facts himself, but as he could use the pen, was “voicing” what others told him. There is no truth whatever in the statement alleging that the Maoris threaten to molest the Europeans. Mr Ballance had a long interview with Te Whetu, leader of the fencing business, and, next to Te Whiti and Tohu, the most influential man in the district. He gave most positive assur ances of the friendly disposition of the Maoris. He himself had fenced in his reserve, and, with his people, is cultivat ing it. He complained bitterly of some low Europeans, who make depredations on the natives, and he expressed satisfac tion with the policy of Government. It is understood that the only change con templated by the Native Minister is to stat on a smart policeman in the neigh borhood of Parihaka, more for the pur pose of watching a certain class of Euro> paaus than the Maoris.

EUROPEAN ITEMS.

(“Age" Special.)

(By Txleoraph.) London, May 6,

Colonel Ridgeway, of the Bengal army, succeeds Sir Peter Lnmsden as British representative on the Afghan Boundary Commission at present on the Afghan frontier.

Suakim, May 8

After General |Lord Wolaeley had re viewed the whole of the forces to-day, the Age correspondent had an interview with him, and asked his opinion of the New South Wales Contingent. He stated that he had never inspected a liner body of men, and he only wished the Contingent was ten times as numerous, and added

that he supposed the colonies could, if required, increase the strength of the Contingent to 10,000 men. London, May 10.

The report of the Anglo-German Com mission, appointed to deal with the Eng lish-German claims in the Western Pacific, has been submitted and confirmed by the Governments concerned. It is recom mended that Germany and England shall mutually protect each others subjects in the various islands of the Western Pacific, and it condemns the imposition of differ ential Customs duties, also the sale of arms and alcohol to the natives. The re port further contains a re-assertion of the neutrality of the New Hebrides, Friendly and Navigator Islands. Neither Power is to interfere with the independence of Samoa.

It is stated that General Lumsden, the chief of the British section of the Afghan i ejimitation Commission, has been re called at the dictum of the Russian Cabinet.'

Suakim, May 11. Tlje New South Wales Contingent pro pose that 100 of their number shall be formed into a Mounted Infantry Corps, fo apt as scouts and do other advance work. Sir Gerald Graham has expressed binnlf M delighted with the proposal*

. . London, May 12. The British Government have now determined to abandon the proposed farther expedition to Khar team. The settlement which has been arrived at between Great Britain and Russia and the consequent improved prospects of peace, have led to a diminution in the preparations for war which, were being made by the British Govetrftnant *

YESTERDAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Umtnoir.' In the Magistrate’s Coart on Saturday, - Walter William*, Chairmen of the Inan~ sahua Council, whs charged on the in- '■* formation of a ratepayer of the County with a breach of section 73 of (her Conn ties Act, 1876, in having voted on • motion awarding himself a salary of'L2oo per annum. The Chairman gave both his original and casting votes for the motion, and the facts were not denied. The Magistrate ruled that the Chairman in so doing had rendered himself lisble to the penalties provided fot Uoun'olllor* voting upon motions in which they have any interest apart from any interest in common with the public, and fined the' defendant five guineas, and declared his seat for the Biding of Antonios vacant.

The body of the late Wm. Rea, am., was found floating in the harbor off Rocky Point this afternoon. That of-his son la etill missing.

Auckland. The nantical enquiry into the collision of the Macgrsgor and Wellington wm partly heard, and adjourned. The new powerful a team-tog of the Auckland Steam-tug Company at an offi cial trial trip on Saturday averaged ten knots.

Wm. Arthur Thomas, tobocconist, was committed for arson.

At the inquest of young Leigh Kiss ling, the victim of the gun accident, • verdict of “ Accidental death ” was re turned. ' The evidence showed that the pun was in a dangerous state of disrepair. Wellington. v It is understood that the balance of the New Zealand lorn will be placed on the London market some time next mouth.

Some time ego a gentleman who take* a very deep interest in football wrote to England desiring to know bow a visit from a team belonging to this colony ■ would be received at Home, and he has just received a long letter on the subject from the President of the Bngby Football Union, who writes to express his at the prospect of a visit from Nw Eea-*''*” land footballers, bnt is afraid that the Rugby Union of Great Britain will be unable to hold out a sufficient inducement to those who contemplate such a tour. He is of opinion that the expense would be fully L 3,000, and says he does not believe such a large amount could be raised in ' the way of gate money during a tour of three months or so in England, Scotland and Ireland. He mentions that if the project were carried inta effect the ma jority of the matches .yould require to be played on Saturdays, in order to secure the patronage of the public. The letter concludes with the assurance that if the Football Unions of New Zealand see their way clear to send to Great Britain, nothing will be left undone by the Rugby Union that will minister to the pleasure of the visitors from the antipodes.

GsSTHOVfH. John Collins, miner, was killed at Barry Town by a tree falling across his tent during the night. The verdict was “ Acci dentally killed. ” He was a native of Cork, and 40 years old.

Dditedik.

At the inquest at Skippers on John and James Mitchell, father and son, killed by a fall of stone while stopping in the Phoenix mine, a verdict of “ Accidental death" was returned. No blame is attacded to anyone, and it is supposed to have been caused by a small unnoticed crevice in the ground above. The son was 15 years of age. The father leaves a wife and three children.

SPORTING.

LOWERJHE ATHOOTE RACES.

DUNEDIN BIRTHDAY MEETING. Dunedin, Yesterday. The folio wing entries and acceptances were received last evening for the Birth* day meeting:— Provincial Handicap; 200 aova. at lb[ at lb Sou’-Weater 810 I Capt Webster 7 3 Lady Emma 8 0 TimWhifflor 7 1 Taiaroa ... 710 I Adamant ... 612 Tradesmen’s Handicap; 100 aova. Sou’-Wester 812 I TimWhifller 7 4 Taiaroa ... 8 3 Don Jose ... 612 Talebearer... 712 Matanaka... 6 0 Gapt. Webster 7 7 J Blue Jacket 6 0 Selling Hurdle Race; 80 aova. Royalty Little John Trapper Hector Tichborne Foreman Mokarakara Gang Awa' Maiden Plats; 50 aova. Matanaka Sweetbriar Matipo Rocket Teko May boy Pauline Dechappelles Captain Cook Factory Qizi Egypt (late Tommy)

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, MAY 18, 1885.



ACCEPTANCES. HURDLES. at. Ib. st lb. Kavenawood 12 7 Nelly . 8 12 Master Agnes 12 7 Clansman .. . 8 7 Royalty ... 9 7 Crescent . 8 7 Ida 9 0 Re? . 8 7 Polly 8 12 Banjo .. . 8 7 Bill Allan... 8 12 AUTUMN HANDICAP Kingask ... 9 5 Mermaid .. 7 5 Puck 9 7 Irish King .. . 7 5 Grand Duke 8 5 Primrose 7 5 Rally 7 10 Spec ... 7 3 Faro 7 8 Supplejack .. 6 18 Conundrum 7 8 Corrie Ylc .. 6 7 Ida(JanBoae) 7 7 FLYING HANDICAP. Kingask ... 9 6 Silver Q ieen 7 7 Grand Duke 8 6 Forest King 7 6 Puck 8 6 Spec ... 7 0 Rally 7 10 Little Doll... 6 7 Faro 7 10 Sensation ... 6 0 Conundrum 7 10 Kate 6 0 HARNESS TROT. Mischief . acr JimmyBrown dOsee Kate... . scr Miss Scott ... d0see> Jenny . lOsec Bess... ... dOreo Curly Kate.. SOaec CaptCook .. dOseo Nobby ,. 40ato SADDLS TKOT. CockRobin... scr JimmyBrown oOsec Term 16sec Apprentice... 50* ec E'neigy 20s ec Suspense ... 50oes Queen 25*eo Zoe 60rec Sly Sim 25sec Nobby ... 50seo Curly Kate... 35sec . Lilly oOseo Alma 36iec I Wakakara ... 55seo Our Jenny... 50sec i



NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. Advertisements for The Ashbdrton: GuabMaK must be sent in not later than 8 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 the day previous to that on which they are to'be inserted. Special notices can be received up to 3.30 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 ood faith. All advertisements and business iett> ts o be addressed The Manager ; literary communications should be addressed to The Editor.



PATTERN DEPOT. Mrs Hodge, DRAPER AND DRESSMAKER, East Stbkkt, near Lancaster’s butchery. Ladies’ Dresses and Underclothing made at the shortest notice. REGISTRY OFFICE For Female Servants. 7 1413 W. Fowke, BOOTMAKER, BEGS to inform his friends and the public generally that he has started business on his own account. He hopes by strict attention to business and making a good article, to secure a share of public BURNETT STREET, Tn premises occupied by Mr J. Meeoh. Mra Adams, AGENT FOR MADAME WEIGEL’S PATTERNS, HAS now on band a nice assortment of crewel wools, silks, filoselle, fiosaette, lace, braids, transfer patterns, new designs, crash, oatmeal and satin cloths for art needlework, five o’clock tea cloths, embroidery frames, etc. THE LITTLE SHOP, East street, (Next Mr Ranger's, baker). 5 760 Trees. Trees. Treej. THE undersigned has for sale all kinds of Fruit and Forest TREES, Pinus Insignia, Macrocar pa, by tons of thou sands. Other ' kinds in proportion. Prices extremely moderate. N.B.—All orders by post or left at the Office of this paper will be attended to with despatch. JAMES PORTER, CLIFTON NURSERY, ... Allenton, Ashburton. 6 701 HAVE FOR SALE CHEAP. WOOLPAOKS, full weights FENCING WIBF Nos. 8 and 9, at less thane a:' LINSEED, colonial BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10b to Lsf a ton TURNIP & RAPE SEEDS, all descrip. tions, guaranteed to grow OATS & CHAFF, large stock, low prices ENGLISH AND OTHER CLOVERS MATSON, COX <fc CO. JpUBLIO ANNOUNCEMENT. OPENED MONDAY, 27th APRIL, 1885 MESSRS BAYLI3 * CO. (late of Orr and Alcorn), have Commenced Busi ness as Family Grrcers and Tea Dealers, In Saundfers’ Buildings, next to Mr Far ley’s, Bookseller, on above date. Messriß. and Co. beg to announce to the public of Ashburton and District, that M they Boy for Cash and in the cheapest markets, they are in a position to Sell at the lowest possible prices, and tiust by punctuality and despatch to receive a fair •hate of the public patronage. 4 684 B Y LIS <fe CO. Cadbury’s Cocoa. f£)HE PUREST AND BEST. Should be Used by Everyone, ON SALE AT ORR AND ALCORN’S, Ashburton Agents. To Arrive, Grand Assortment of Cadbury’s Fattsy Goods, comprising— 9ASCT CHOCOLATES, CHOCOLATE r CREAMS, Etc. 088 AND ALCORN 4 605



Wanted. WANTED ty a young mm, age °3, a Situation to drive a baker’s or storekeeper’s cart ; can assist in shop Apply, N., Cookson’s stable. 5 <79 I TTST ANTED Known Just arrived, “ The old Flag,” music and words Great success. R. Bfvan, Bookseller, next shop to Qui'l’s Hotel. 5 777 \IT ANTED Known Mrs Whit f < rawing Class will be resumed on Saturday, 23rd Instant. Lessons given in painting on terra-cotta, satin, silk, etc 5 773 WANTED Known that tf. Lanca tee's Pork Sausages at 6 per lb excels >ny other in the Canterbury province. Cash buyer of bacon pigs. R. Lancaster Ready-money Meat Mart, Bullock’s Ar cade. 5 774 WHAT 1 saw in America in 1880.— Popular Lecture on Wednesday next, Oddfellows’ Hall, at 7.30, by Rev. Jos. Berry, President of the Wesleyan Conference. 5 735 WANTED Known The undersigned is prepared to Drill Seed with Reid and Gray’s drill or sow with broadcast sower, on most reasonable terms. Apply to Martin Griffin, Newlands. 5 730 LIFE among the Mormons. Oddfel lows’ Hall, Wednesday, 20th May. Admission—one shilling. Tickets every where 5 736 WANTED Known—That T. Boult has commenced Bacon Curing, and having purchased a first-class sausage machine, he will be able to supply the j wants of the inhabitants of Ashburton with a real good Pork Sausage. Fresh every day. Only good corn fed pigs bought. 5 711 WONDERFUL Fire Brigade Scene, as depicted by Rev. Jos. Berry on Wednesday next. To commence at 7 30. Proceeds in aid of Ashburton Wesleyan Church Building Funcg. 5 737 %IT ANTED Known—Before buying VV Dress Materials, Ulsters, Jackets, Dolmans, Millinery, etc., call and inspect oar stock. The cheapest first-class Drapery and Millinery Establishment in Ashburton —H. O. Seqers, ealys’ Buildings, East treet. fTTT ANTED inown— Jones and Bead- W shaw are offering a superior blend of Nelson, Moate and Co’s Tea, at 20s per box ; Flour, 18s per sack ; Chaff, 35s per ton ; Wheat, seconds and crushed, equally cheap, for Cash. TT'T'ANTED Known—Wertheim Sew- Vf ing Machines can be had on Time Payments at the New Zealand Clothing Factory’s Branch, East street, Ashburton. CHINESE Quarters, the City by Night, Farming in the West, Niagara, and other topics connected with America, will form part of Rev. Jos Berry’s lecture at the Oddfellows’ Hall on Wednesday, 20-h May 5 738 Glorious news. andkew oke will give away on Saturday 100 pairs men’s boots at 6s 9d ; 60 pairs can vas slippers at 2s 6d ; 30 pairs cricketing boots at 6s 6d ; 100 pairs Kaiapoi trousers at 11s 6d—every article at half-price.



2 237 VT^T" ANTED Known—Boots ! Boots I \\ That Hates and Co. 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 WANTED Known—Umbrellas at Is lid, six doz buttons for Is, China Matting at 6d, Ladies’ Hose at 6d, Cor sets at 2s 3d, Shirting at 4£ 1, Towels d, 36 inch Oilcloth 9d, Camisoles 1c 4d, Andrew Obr’s Cheap Sale 2 185 WANTED KNuVVN —Robert Elston, Bill Poster, Theatrical Agent, eto., Town Hall, Ashburton. Theatrical companies and others visiting Ashburton should communicate with the above. Orders by post or telegram promptly attended to. 760



Special Advertisements. ARRIVED, NEW GOODS. Wholesale and Retail. Books by various authors Stationery in great variety Toys and Fancy Goods of every de scription Jewellery, Cutlery, Concertinas, Accor dians, etc. Photo and Scrap Albums, Is Tobacconist’s Sundries, etc. Specially low rates to Country Stores. “ Young Ladies’ Journal,” May number, Is 3d. E Bevan, SAUNDERS’ BUILDING, (Next Shop to Qcill’s Hotel. )5 692



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



READ, MAKK, LEARN ANU 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 tbooks personally selected, and just received. 1 believe it was Lord Wolseley who said (he happens to be the most popular man of the day, and one mußt.aqu|eze a littii popularity into advertisements), “ A man who aspires to great heights should reao incessantly, and never forget his news papers;” and I say the same 1 Read ! Read 1 Read ! When both you and my self will be considerably benefited, Noi having room to give a detailed list of the contents of my shelves, I can only finish by saying—Come and see for yourselves, and if you are disappointed come again.— Nothing like Perseverance ! Thomas F. Farley's, BOOKSELLER AND STaTICNER, Sadndebs’ Buildings, East St., Ashburton.



Special Advertisements. ’ 1 f|IHE LONDON AND LANCASHIRE Fire Insurance Co. We have much pleasure in informing the public of Ashburton that Messrs WILDING, LEWIS & CAFGILL have been appointed AGENTS for the above Company in the Ashburton Dis trict. All risks taken at lowest current rates. LEWIS & GODLD, 3 328 General Agents for Canterbury. MACPHERSON, FILMER AND CO. (Late A. Hayes) TIMBER, COAL AND FIREWOOD MEROH ANTS, East street, Ashburton. STUDY your Interests, and get quota tions for every requisite for the Building Trade. Study your Cbmfort and try our PRIME NEWCASTLE COAL, Just landed, ex Candida. Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, Rcofing Iron, Gates, Hurdles, &c. On Sale, in any quantities jiff' WE ARE PRODUCERS And can sell to suit the times W. H. COLLINS, Manager. gTUDY THE FOLLOWING Quotations | AND BEFRIEND YOURSELF s. d. All Wool Welsh Fannel, very heavy, suitable for men’s shirts 0 9f Saxony Union Flannel, fine, suit able for babies’ wear 0 8| Scarlet Saxony Flannel ... ... 0 8f Grey Calico, per yard 0 2 Slate Silesia, per yard 0 2f I Heavy Brown Holland, per yard 0 4?r i Forfar, for aprons, per yard ... 0 5f One Yard Wide Forfar, per yard 0 7£ ’ Cotton Tick, per yard 0 4| ’ Turkey Red, per yard ... ... 0 - Heavy Twill Cretonne; this is well worth Is 0 8£ > Reversible Cretonne, usually sold ! for Is, per yard 0 9f ■ All Wool Crimean Shirting ... I 3 > Warm Wincey Shirting ... ... 0 4|- ’ Union Crimean Shirting 0 7f 1 White Blankets, suitable for chil -1 dren’s beds, per pair 7 11 ; No. 2 Quality White Blankets, per i pair ... * ... ... ... 9 6 ; No 3 Quality White Blankets, per pair ... ... ... ... 12 9 j Double-bed Size, per pair ... 13 9 ' Extra Large Blankets, per pair... 19 6 : See our 21s and 25s i BLANKETS They will really astonish, yon. TAILORING DEPARTMENT. All Tweeds well shrunk. Fit Guaranteed. Charges cannot be beaten. I MEN’S CLOTHING • To meet these bard times.' 1 Men’s Tweed Trousers—3s 9d, 5s lid, 7s 1 6d, 10s 6d Men’s ' weed Trousers and Vest—7s lid, 10s 6d, 12s 61 Men’s Tweed Suits—l7s 6d, 255, 30s * Men’s Oil Coats, leather bound—lsa 9d See our 21a OYERO O A T. A very special line. H. E. May & Co., 1 THE HALL.



OTICE TO FARMERS. WOOD, SINCLAIR & CO., Millers and Drain Merchants, High street, Christchurch, Are Cash Purchasers of Wheat, Oats, Barley, Beans, Peas, Potatoes, Rye and Cocksfoot Grass Seeds at highest current rates. To farmers desirous of holding their grain we are prepared to offer special facilities for storage. In addition to our large brick granary we hare erected a large iron warehouse. This, with the stores lately occupied by Messrs A. Moore and Co. and now leased to us, enables os to offer to farmers extra facilities for the storage and classification of grain at nominal rates. We are prepared to make liberal cash advances on grain sent in for storage, or will ship same under advance on grower’s account or otherwise, as may bo arranged. 3 454 rjl H E NEW ZEAL ND Clothing Factory CONTRACTORS To New Zealand Government Rail ways, Post Offices, Volunteer Corps, &c. &c. &o. Are now prepared to enter into contracts for the supply of NAVAL AND MILITARY UNIFORMS in any quantities, the organisation of the Factory being specially adapted for turning out large supplies in the moat inexpensive and expeditious manner. ARMY AND NAVY CONTRACTORS Estimates and drawings supplied on the shorten notice. Head Offices and Factory— DOWLING STREET, DUNEDIN. NOTE —Measures for all uniforms may bo entrusted to the Manager of the N.Z. Clothing Factory branches in the follow ing centres, viz:— Dunedin Nelson Palmerston N. Invercargill Hokitika New Plymouth Oatnaru Greymouth Napier Waimate Reefton Waipawa Timaru Wellington Hastings Ashburton Masterton Gisborne Christchurch Wanganui Thames Lyttelton Hawera Auckland



Victoria House. 1 FIRESIDE EMPLOYMENT, AMUSEMENT, & INSTRUCTION 2 FOR WINTER EVENINGS. NOW SHOWING—A Splendid Assortment of Fine Art Goods end Traced Work in Slippers, Cosies, Antimacassars, Tidies, Ladies’ and Children's Aprons, Brackets, Drapes, Splaikers, Nightdress Bags. A Nice Selection of Crewel and Washing Silks, Ingrain Cottons, Berlin Fingerings, Transfer Patterns, Designs for Jross Stitch worK, &o. Also—A Nice Variety of Homespuns, Ladies’ and Children’s Ulsters, Jackets, Gloves, etc,, and a few Parcels of Manufacturers’ Samples in Men’s, Youths’, and Boys’ Cloth ing, bought at 20 pec cent under the regular prices, and offered accordingly. Dimant and Coe. GENERAL DRAPERS. CLOTHIERS, East and Tanored Streets, Ashburton. Victoria House.



Special Advertisements. Groceries CHEAPER THAN EVER AT JAMES McGREGOR’S, Tancred Street. Sugars —English Cut Loaf K d per lb Best VVhite Crysta., S£d par lb Best Snowdrop, 4d per lb (Reductions by the mat) Teas, Is 3d, Is 6d, 2s, 2s 6d, and 2s 9d Box Tea from 12s 6d per box j Canterbury Cakes, lOd each. Rice, 3d j Mixed Biscuits, 6d Lunch Biscuits, 3d Currants, 6i Raisins, 7d New Figs, Is per box Best Sago, 3d New Muscatels, la 6d Oysters, 6d Cairn’s Marmalade, 8d Peacock’s Jama, 6£d Herrings, 7d Keillor’s Marmalade, 9d Salmon, 8d Cheese, 6d per lb English Pickles, 8d Other articles equally cheap. JAMES MoGREGOR, Tancred Street, 12 2342



SELLING OFF FANCY GOODS, TOYS, BOOKS, STATIONERY, &0. Must be sold even if at a loss To Sait everybody at price# that cannot be beaten. Andrewes Bros., BooKßEi.t.Eßs, Stationers, &0., Ashbnrton.



fpRI ANGLE BAKERY. B. MORRIS being the first to RE DUCE the Price of BREAD In Ashbur on, takas this opportunity of thanking his customers for past favors, and has now the pleasure of informing them tha prompt monthly customers are waited upon at GASH prices, viz., 41b JLoaf sd, \ Also, that Gristing of farmers’ lota is re ceived at the Triangle Bakery, for the Westerfield Flour Mills. B. MORRIS, MILLER, WESTERFIELD. 5 712



Wells’ “Rough on Corns,”—Ask for Wells’ “ Rough on Corns.” Quick relief complete, permanent cure. Corns, warts bunions. The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. 3 Holloway’s Pills.—Health or Wealth.— No sane person would hesitate an instant in the choice between these two conditions. Now is the season to secure the former _ either by restoring or confirming it. These Pills ex pel all impurities from the system which fogs foul vapours, and variable temperatures en« gender during winter ; this medicine also acts most wholesomely upon the skjn by disgorging fhe liver of its accumulated bile, and -hy ex. citing the kidneys to more energt.ic action; increases the appetite for food and strengthens the digestive process. The stomach and liver, which most disorders originate, are fully under the control of these regenerative Pills, which act very kindly yet most efficiently on the tendcrcst bowels.—[Advt,}