COMMERCIAL.

Ashburton Guardian Office. Wednesday afternoon. Messrs Zouch and Macpherson report on their weekly sale held at the Central Auction Mart, Saturday, 19th December, as follow Horses: l hack, Lio; 1 draught, L 6. Cows, 1410, Ls S» ; calves, 2s 6d, 45 9d, ss. Pigs fweaners), $s 6d, 7s id, 7s 63. Poultry : A spod number was ent- red, all of which wct* sold at good prices. Few's, is 1 id, 2s, 23 6d ' per pair; ducks, 23 7d. 2s 9d, 3s. 3s 3d per pair; geese, 3-- 3d- 4* 3d, 4$ s' ? , -js 6d, 5® each; tutkejs, 4s 3d, 4s 6d, S-, 9s 6d each ; rabbi s, is per pair. Oats, is "]A. is Bd, is lid pe> bushel; barley, is yd, is 8d per bushel; chick yfteat, 8s 6i per sack; oa sheaf chaff. 2s 3A. JVew potatoes, 1 per b; old potatoes, 5s id, 53 4d, 5s lod per sack. Several carcases of nice young mutton were sold at to i#d per lb. Bacon, 6d; hams, Bd. Apples (old), is per case. Some nice pieces of MsjolicA ware so',a wdl. The usual quantity of books, furniture, and sundries broaght satisfactory prices.

MEMORANDA

AUCTION SALES. Wednesday, Decbmbbr 23 Mr Thos. Bullock, at the Town Hall— Sate of Furniture

MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, Etc. Saturday, December 26 Ashburton Caledonian Society’s Annual Gathering , Town Hal!—Orange Hall, at 8 o clock Rnkaia, Races and Sports Friday, January 1 Wakanui Annual Sports Tinwald Annual Sports Methveo Races and Sports Friday, January 8 Aiabnrton County Council—At Conncil Chambers, 11 Am. Saturday, January 9 Wakanui Eoad Board, at Road Board office, Moore street, at 103.0

MAIL NOTICES.

fttnilw close at the Ashburton Jost follows: — A For Christchurch and North at 6 am. 10.30 am., and 5 p.m., daily. For Chertsey Rakiua, &c., at 10.30 a. in, and 5 p.m. daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchestet, and Geraldine, at 10 am. daily. For Temuka, at 10 am. and 4 30 p-m daily. jl‘ot Tima/u and Sojith, at 10 a. m., apa 4.30 p.m., daily. For Greenstreet, on Wednesdays aim Saturdays, at 10.45 am. For Wakanui, Elgin, Seavicw, Seaheid, nd Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at 6.30 am. For dount Somers, daily at 430 p.m. For Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Mon days and Thursdays, at 430 p.m. For Ashton, Waterton and Lougbeacb , at 43op.m. daily. For Remington, on Mondays, Weoues iays, and Fridays, at 430 p.m. For Newlands, on Tuesdays and Km lnysat 10.30 am. ' Foi Hampstead at 9 am. daily.

■ arrive at* the Ashburton Poeij Ofice— from Christchurch and Rakaia at 10.16 *,m., 4.35 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. From Chertaey, &c. at 10.16 a.m. and 4.86 p.m. daily. From Dunedin and intermediate places »t Ma daily. From Temnka and Timaru at 10.40 a. >n. snp 5.30 p.m daily. , From Greenstreet, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10 i.m. from Mount Somers, daily at 10.5 From Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Wed oesdays and Saturdays, at 10.6 a.m. From Ashton, Waterton, and Long each at 10 a.m. daily. . From Newlands, on Tuesdays and Fn days, at 2.30 p.m. From Kensington on Tuesdays, Thura days, and Saturdyas, at 10a. m. From Hampstead at 9.30 a.m. daily-

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prævalbit. WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER, 23, ,1885.

The next Ashburton wool sale is ad vertised fur December 31.

The hooey harvest in Ashburton this year promises to be an exceptionally large and satisfactory one. It is reported that the Hon W. S. Peter, of Anama, has some tons of the saccharine product ready for exportation, and several other local apiarists have large stocks. The Mayor of Auckland has telegraphed to the Premier that the Hospital Com mit) ee cannot carry on unless current expenses are provided for. The Premier has referred the December pay-sheet to the Charitable Aid Board.

The command of the barque Hudson has been given to Mr Kemp, late chief officer of the Timaru.

The adjourned meeting of the Nor h Canterbury Charitable Aid Board w,«s held in Christchurch to day. A complimentary ball to Mr C P. Hal bert (iaie mayor of Cbristchnroh) took place in the P.-ovrnoial Council Chamber Christchurch last nigh wita great success. The Governor was present. Mrs Hulbert was presented with a valuable diamond braolet.

Kidney and urinary complaints of all kindi permanently cured with Hop Bitters. Genuins made by American Co. Read Holloway’s Pills. Liver Complaints.—The digestion cannot be long so seriously disordered without the de rangement being perceptible on the counten ance. These pills prevent both unpleasant consequences ; they improve the appetite and with the increase of desire for food, they augment the powers of digestion and assimila tion in the stomach. Holloways Pills deal most satisfactorily with deranged or diseased conditions of the many organs engaged in ex tracting nourishment for our bodies from our various diets—as the liver, stomaoh, and bowels, over all of which they exercise Uie most salutary control. By resorting at an early stage of this malady to these purifiying and laxative Fills, the dyspeptic is speedily restored to health and strength* and hi* sallowacss

To-morrow being Christmas Eve, there will be a carol service In St Stephen's Church at 10 pm. A collection will be made for the Choir B ya’ Recreation Fund, an object which will, we think, reoaive liberal support. Members of 8t Stephen’s congregation willing to assist in the Christmas decora* tions are requested to meet in the Church Schoolroom as soon after 1 p m to-mor row ss possible. Gifts of flowers and evergreens will be gladly received. The Choirmaster of St Stephen’s Church will be glad to see a full attendance of the members of the Choir at practice (his evening at 8 o’clock.

At Dun -din yesterday the muster of the Beaunful Star was charged with oru«lly ill-treating poultry by carrying them in badly constructed crates, but the case was dismissed, and the shippers held to be responsible. Mr GroviUo one day asked bis oourin, Lord Glast'-nbury, what bad induced him to get made a peer, for he could not think he bad ever cared much for a title. He said “ God, Devil!" (for such, it seems, was his queer habit of expressing himself)

“ I’ll tell you I never thought of a peerage; but one day 1 took up the news paper, and I read in it that Tommy Townshend was made a peer Confound the fellow, said I, what right had he to he made a peer, I should like to know. Why, I am as rich again as he is, and have a much better right. 80 1 resolved to write to Pitt and tell him so. I wrote and was made a peer the following week. ” —“ The Grevllle Memoirs.” In a letter to Mr P. Dairymple Sir George Grey announces his intention of paying a visit to Inver argill during the summer for the purpose of “ stirring the people up ” on the land question. Christ’s College deieated a team from the Carisbrook Club in a cricket match played at Dunedin yesterday Malls for the Australian Colonies,

United Kingdom, and the Continent o f Europe, via Melbourne, close at the Bluff, per Rotomahana, at 8 pm tomorrow This mail is due in London on February 9 The portion of the original Cook Strait cable where the break occurred has been out out and taken to Wellington. Only for a few feet does the cable show any sign of deterioration, although it has been submerged some eighteen and a half years. The portion actually broken appears to have been resting on a sharp ledge of rock, and to have been subjected to chemical action, probably that of copper, which had corroded and eaten through the iron and other materials forming the cable In repairing the break, the steamer was able to save several fathoms of cable by taking in some of the slack which resulted from its haring been originally laid down by a sailing vessel. A deaf mate, the son of parents resident in Trevorton, sent to the school for the deaf and dnmb at Sumner some months ago, has since made moat remarkable pro gress. At the time of his admission to the school he was unable to speak more than one word, and knew nothing of the art of writing. During his short sojourn in the institution he has learnt to write fairly well, and can give utterance to a number of short sentences. At the conclusion of the weekly parade of the Ashburton Guards last night Lieutenant Clayton, in the unavoidable absence of Captain Purnell, announced that the firing competition for several trophies presented by friends of the corps would take place at 5 a- m- on New Year’s Day. Intending competitors were re quested to hand' in their names to Color- Sergeant Moss to-day. The polling for * he election of a member of the Ashburton Borough Counoil to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr John Orr has been in progress to-day. The Returning officer will declare the result at a quarter to 7 this evening. Mr R. Lancaster has a splendid Christ mas exhibition of meat at his shop in Burnett street. Mr G J. Shaw, for some time on the staff of this paper, has joined the South Canterbury Times as sub-editor. A company of local amateurs will play “ Rob Roy,” in lahburton, early in Feb ruary.

A meeting of the Committee of the Ashburton Busing Club will be held this evening. On Friday (Christmas Day) there will be no publication of the Guardi in. The paper will publish as nsual on Saturday (Boxing Day). It was one of the good little boys from a Sunday School neir Boston who gsre this interpretation to a verse taught by the teacher : ** Behold, a greater than Solomon is here “ Hold a grater to Solomon’s ear !” When at a loss to give the answer “Cain” to a question relative to that individual, the teacher, to jog his memory, asked: “ What does a mm walk with?” Quick as a Hath came the reply, “a soman."- Boston Journal. Mr Thomas Bullock held a large sale of furniture in the Town Hall to-day. There was a good attendance of buyers, and satisfactory prices were realised, The Alford Forest Races and Sports will take place to-morrow. Before the adoption of the Police Act in Airdrie, a worthy named Geordie q had the surveillance of the town. One night a drunken, obstreperous Irish man w»b lodged in the cells, and, this being rather against his inclination, be made a tremendous noise by kicking the cell door with his heavy boots. Oeoriie was equal to the occasion, for he went to the celk, and opening the door a little, said, ‘ ‘ Man, ye mioht put ad yer buits. and I’ll gie them a bit rub; so that ye’ll be respectable like when ye gang before the bailie in the morning.” The prisoner at once complied with the request, and saw his mistake only when Geordie shut the door upon him, saying, *' To can kick awa’ noo as lang as ye like.” Deacon Jones (from ont of town) —I. am deputed to learn, Mr Goodman, if a "call” from our church would likely be favorably entertained by yon ? Minister H’m. It would depend somewhat, I think, Mr Jones, upon—er—circum stances. Deacon—Ah, yes, I see. We discussed the matter in rather an informal way, and the sense of the majority seems d to be that —er—about 900 dole—— Minister—H’m I Fes. lam afraid, Mr Jones, that the good people whom yon re present will have to “ call ” a little louder than that.. —Ntw York Times-

Wells “ Rough on Corns.”—Ask for Wells’ Rough on Corns.” Quicks relief, complete, permanent cure. Corns, warts, bunions. The N.Z. Drug ener* Agents •

Now money is so scarce 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 all 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 lieve, lower than on any prev' ius occasion, and should induce all havers nfDtap rvand Cloth “ German Syrup.”—No other medicine in he world was ever given such a test of it curative qualities as Boschee’s German Syrup. In three years two million four hundred thous ■md small bottles of this medicine were dis til but ed free of charge by Druggists in the United States of America to those afflicted with Consumption, Asthma, Croup, severe Coughs. Pneumonia and other diseases of the throat and lungs, giving the afflicted undeniable proof that German Syrup will cure them. The re sult has been that Druggists in every town nd vllage in civilised countries are recommending it to their customers. Go to your Druggist and ask what they know about it. Simple Bottles 6d< Regular siae M. 6d. Three dim wU saliava

UNVEILING THE MOORHOUSE STATUE.

The ceremony of unveiling the Moor house statne. which has been erected in the Government Domain, Christchurch, close to iliti gams facing Hereford street, took place yesterday afternoon. The statue has bsen paid for by public sub scriptions, and is the work of the eminent sonlptor Lawson, who had to model it from a photograph and with the assistance of suggestions made by a few friends who were intimately acquainted with the original. On its arrival here at first some disappointment was expressed on the question of the facial likeness. The general opinion now is that the statue is really characteristic in pose of figure and in expression of feature and that as a work of art it is of high merit. The figure is seated, draped in modern cos tume, and facing as nearly as may be towards' tbs tunnel with which the name of Moorhonse is inseparably connected. The pedestal is a single cube of biuestone, on the face of which is carved the inscrip tion “Wm Sefton Moorhouse, to whose energy snd perseverance Canterbury owes the tunnel between the Port and tin Plains.” On the right hand side is carved “Born 1825, die! 1881 ” On the left

band ‘ superintendent lefco ba ana 1866 68.” A half-holiday was observed in honor of the coremony, which com menced at 3 pm. The weather was beautifully fi»e. The blue sky and bright sunshine recalled memories of the August afternoon eighteen years ago when the Godley statue was presented to the gaze of the citizens. Two platforms were erected near the statue lor the accommo dation of His Excellency the Governor and those who were to take part in the ceremonial and fer the ladies. A dense crowd of spectators assembled in the gardens. Mrs Moorhonse, the Misses Moorhonse, and Mr W. Moorhonse were present. His Excellency the Governor arrived punctually at 3 p m., and was re ceived by Messrs J. OUivier-, O. 0. Bowen, H. P. Murray Aynsley, S. Clarkson, L. Harper, Professor von Haast, and His Worship the Mayor (Mr A, Ayers) The Christchurch City Guards furnished a guard of honor for the occasion Mr J. Ollivler, in requesting the Governor to unveil the statue, referred to the great services rendered to the people of Canter bury by the man to whose memory they had assembled to do honor that day Bis Excellency, after a short address, iu which ha eulogised the career of Mr Moorhonse, unveiled the statue, and then at the request of Mr Olhvier, handed it over to Mr Leonard Harper, as Chairman of the Domain Board. Mr Harper briefly accepted the charge Mr William Moor* house, a son of Mr Sefton Moorh use, briefly acknowledged the honor paid to his late father, and after cheers had been given for the Govern r and Mr OUivier, the proceedings terminated.

A HORSE THIEF.

Nbw Plymouth, Last Night. On Sunday a desperate struggle took place at Cape Egmmt daring an attempt made by a constable, assisted by Mr Brookes, postmaster, and Mr Robson, a settler in the locality, to arrest a Maori thief named Tana Peina, alias Charles Spain, who was under the protec tion of a hapu of Wanganui natives, who reside at the Oape. It appeared that Tana Peina was released from Wanganui Gaol last August One of the fi r st uses he made of his liberty was to again compromise himself by stealing a horse from a man at Patea and a saddle and bridle from some one else in the neighbourhood. He then expedited his journey to Parihaka, and has been wanted’ ever sioos. He kept in hiding so well that an opportunity to ar rest him did not occur until Sunday, when the request was made that he should hand over his person to the tender mercies or Her Majesty until the smirch upon his character war either removed or estab lished. He drew a sheath knife and looked dangerous He was at once closed with, and after a hard tussle, was secured. He was placed-in a vehicle brought into town, and sent oy this morning’s train to Wanganui

THE SEVERED HAND.

The following is the report drawn op by toe medical men, who met on Sunday morning to make an examination of the hand. The language is somewhat beyond the non-professional mind, but the re. ore Is of interest in its bearing on this singular mystery:—“ At the police station, Christchurch, on Sunday morning, Dec ember 20, 1885; present—Dr Turnbull, appointed by the Coroner to make the post mortem examination of a huoran hand, stated to have been found on the sea beach at Taylor’s Mistake on December 16, 1885, also Dra Irving, Patrick, 'ymes, A Mcßean Stewart, Frankish, Guthrie, Thomas, Meikle,and Bake well.—A human ha d, Itit, was produced, preserved in a jar of spirits. A ring, apparently of gold, in the shape of a strap and buckle, chased on the outside, was ou the third huger. On removing the ring, the initials ‘A. H.,’ in Roman letters, were found on the in side. The figures 18 appear impressed inside near the loiriaia.—The hand and part of the forearm have been severed from the body with fracture of both bones. The distance from the carpal sulcus to the fractured end of the radius is 4jm. The circumference of the hand at the meta carpo-phal.ngal joints is 3£m From the tip of the middle finger to the wrist, on a level with the end of the radius, the length is 7£id. From the edge of the divided skin to the fractured extremity of the radius is 2|m <>n the dorsal surface and 3m on the palmar. A blowfly was found in the tissues between the n,na and radius Tftree dead maggots were found A solution of continuity existed in the fork between the thumb and forefinger, the length of which was an inch. Several depressions existed in the radius and ulna, varying in depth fromthe sixteenth of ah inch to a depth which penetrates the medn lary cavity, in addi tlon to which there were several minute abrasions. Five larger and several smaller ware on the anterior surface of the radius, one principal and several smaller on the posterior surface of the radios. On the aula there were two larger and several smaller on the posterior surface ; three larger and several smaller on the anteiior surface of the nnla. All the nails were absent. Around and abont the divided surfaces of the muscles was sand, and fibres similar to tow or flax.—“ there is a sulcus running diagonally across the tip of the thumb, abont half an inch long.” [Hero follow the signatures of those present at the examination.]

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THE REALITIES OF LIFE.

[Fbom thb Wkiltmotow “ Etshimo Prkss ”] The particulars of a moat touching cue of fortitude and filial virtue—unhappily unavailing, as far aa thia world’s afUira go —have jaat been communicated to ua from Canterbury. A girl of 17 baa died of oonanmption in the Hoapital, a fort* night after admission, and it baa been ascertained that ahe had dependent on her an aged lather, a helpless invalid. For a long time paat thia poor, good creature bad earned ten ahillinga a week aa an assistant to a photographer, and aba had supported her father and herself on that income. She paid four shillings a week for the rent of a cottage, and the pair actually lived on the balance, six shillings a week, or less

than sixpence a day each. They paid their cent punctually, kept themselves perfectly free from debt, and never soli cited or received relief. At last the girl became too ill to work, and had to go to the hospital, where she died fourteen days afterwards. Surely she shall receive her reward from Hies who regards the poor and lowly, who gives light to them that sit in darkness and the shadow of death. r<ess than sixpence a day, for food and all expenses of every sort; and she owed no man anything bat “ left her affairs in perfect order” when her brave spirit passed away. Think of that you rich men who deny yourselves nothing, but waste money ss if it were water. She was a weak, fragile girl, scarcely more than a child; yet she paid her rent and main I tained her father and herself respec ably.

and troubled no one for assistance or charity. Think of it jon strong men, who refuse to work for less than three times what she had, who fill the streets with your clamour and your agitation if you are out of employment for a while, and who think it no shame to leave your rent and your just debts unpaid. Tsn shillings a week for two—earned by an honest girl's delicate hands. Think of it you who grow, about the hard times, and declare yon cannot make both ends meet, but yet spend many pounds a week on things which you could quite well do without aud would never feel the want of. It is the contemplation of a case like this which brings us to our senses as to the realities of life.

TE KOOTI’S VISIT TO POVERTY BAY.

Wellington, Last Night. Te Kooti has telegraphed from T*upo to the Native Minister that he has been well received by people there. He does not state what bis future movements will he. The local authorities at Wairo* have also" wired to Mr Ballance expressing alarm at the approaching visit of Te Kooti to that place.

(By Telegraph.) Gjsbo -he, To day. There is considerable feeling among both Natives and Europeans at the prospect of the visit of To Kooti The feeling gene rally of both races is strongly hostile, and trouble is almost inevitable if he comes. It is believed, however, J'e Kooti will not run the risk of coming. A number of natives left here for Wairoa to meet him. Napier, To-day. Ta Kooti and about two hundred fol lowers m irehed three abreast into Petane pah this morning Tbe procession was headed by a standard bearer with a white flag having the Union Jack in the corner and the words Te Kooti in black letters across the white body of the banner. In tbe procession seated in a baggy was Te Kooti attended by three aides de camp in uniform and thirty women. He wa?‘re ceived at the river by the Potane natives stark naked, and the usual barbaric de monstrations for such occasions-were ob served. No arms were observed amongst fa Kooti’s people. The Petane natives expect the leading Hawke’s Bay settlers to pay respect to Te Kooti, on the ground that he is a greater general than Sir Geo. Whitmore, having defeated him several times. Ail the natives apeak of “General’’ Te Kooti.

CORRESPONDENCE.

vVe do not hold ourselves responsible (or the opinions expressed by our correspondents.

WORTHY ASPIRATION.

TO THE EdITOK. Sib, —I am anxious to be placed on the Commission of the Peace. Would yon be good enough to inform me how I shall proceed ?—I am, etc., >. Ambition. [lEmerson truly said, “ Honor and fortune exist for him who always recognises the neighborhood of the great.” We can only ea> to our correspondent, “ Re cognise the neighborhood of the great, be diligent in their service, be faithful to their cause, and expect a reward.” But let him remember, “ Great honors ate great burdens ” — Ed. £?. |

HAYNES v RYAL.

To the Editor. Sib, —The decision ot Mr Baddeley in this case appears to me to be open to a good deal of adverse criticism. What were the facts of the easel Ryal goes to his house to turn out his tenants who have already legally given up possession ; Mrs Haynes interferes, and Ryel, possibly more roughly than he should hare done towards an old woman, pushes her to wards the outer door of the boose, in tending to eject her, she falls and cola herself. For this he is fined LlO and coats. Now take the case of Trimble v Friedlander heard some time ago. In that case the evidence showed that the defendant had actually thrown down a a poor little inoffensive, though perhaps excitable man, who was only insisting upon his rights or assumed rights. The case .was fully reported by you. Defeu* dant was oni> fined, I think, L2. Then came the case of Rose v Lowe, which, I think, you will admit waa a far more serious case than either the before-men tioned cases.' In that ease, if I mistake not, it was shown that defendant had been looking for his victim all day, and wound np by striking him with a whip across the faoe, as he emerged from a light room into a dark verandah. Yet in that case the fine was a small one—not more than L2, 1 fancy. In the l«st case there was the aggravating ingredient of pre meditation ; in KyaTs case the assault was upon the spar of the moment. In Lowe’s case, if 1 recollect aright, Mr Rose had for some time to wear a shade over his eyes on account of the assault. Why waa Kyal fined LlO when smaller, con siderably smaller, fines were thought sufficient in the other cases 1 Truly the wisdom of our R.M. ia like the grace of God, it passeth all comprehension.—l am, eta, .Smith.

SPORTING.

AUCKLAND CUP. The following is the latest betting on the Auckland Cap: 100 to 30 agst Stonybnrst end Tasman 200 —3O —— Necklace 100 - 10 Waitiri 100 B— Wood Nymph 100 100 O - i.... 1 Nelson 100 s— Turquiose 100— 3 -Wapiti 100 8 was offered against the field f°f the Cup and Steeplechase, Tb«* 90 o» ft* pert?.

WAIMATE RACES.

The following aoceptrnees were received last night for the District Hoedlks. Boco I Firefly Wiloflower I Waucate Handicap. Jack Soaltheaa Tim Whfffler Moody . Mokanksra • Oteero Viking Ooukxv Pcbsb. Bosderman I Vanity Fair Furtrsder . j Electric Publioahb’ Handicap Jack .Viking, Tim Whiffler Sealtheen' Mokarakara Vanity Fair Borderman Green*. Habbioap HtJBBLsa v Moody I Coryphee Borderman | Boco

CABLE NEWS

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

(K«OTKK'H TaiilORSMS —COFTBIOHr.I Eastern Affairs. Constantinopm, December 32 The Commission on the Bulgarian* Servian frontier question has arranged for the evacuation of the" territory. It has decided that the Servian forces at present in Bulgaria shall evacuate their positions on Friday next, and that the Bulgarians, who have advanced into Servia, shall retire within the Bulgarian frontier on Sunday. A prolongation of the armistice until March i has also been arranged.

AUSTRALIAN.

[rkdter’b telegrams—copyright. ) Political -•SYDNEY, Yesterday. After encountering many obstacles, Sir J. Robertson has been able to .sub mit to his Excellency the following names for bis new Ministry ; —Premjer and Colonial Secretary, Sir John RdhL bertson; Colonial Treasurer, Mr Banuwv Minister of Justice, Mr Leydon ; tary of Lands, Mr Spring; Minister of Public 1 Instruction, Mr Young; Minister of Public Works, Mr Garrard; Minister of Mines, Mr Vaughan j Post master General, Mr O’Connor; Attor ney-General, Mr Simpson. In the Assembly to-day tbe seats of the new Ministers wete declared vacant, and the House then farther adjourned until January 27. The Markets. Melbourne, Yesterday. The local manager of the National Mortgage and Agency Co. of New Zea land, I td., reports as follows :—New Zealand wheat, 3s nd to 4s, prices firmly maintained; malting barley de pressed, 3s 3d to 3s gd. Oats—New Zealand feed show a slightly improved tendency, 2s gd to as nd; milling sorts Jmeet with moderate enquiry, 2s lid to 3s; New Zealand oats under bond, 2s to 2s ad per bushel. (Resolved December 23,115 p m.) Cardinal Moran. Sydney, To-day. His Eminence Cardinal Moran will leave for New Zealand after the Christ mas holiday. The Crops. Melbourne, To-day. The Australasian publishes its annual article on the Victorian wheat cropJk- The estimated amount of land underl-

wheat is given as 1,060,000 acres, and expected yield 10,000,000 bushels, an average of 9*46 bushels per acre. The total surplus available for export is ex pected to reach 82,000 tons. The Impending Strike. The difficulty between shipowners and wharf laborers is not yet settled. The masters, however, are very firm in their attitude, and as the laborers show signs of yielding it is expected that a compromise may be arrived at

TELEGRAMS.

Ipkb nn» usoounoi.l Hew Steamer. Wanganui, To-day.. A stern wheel steamer built for the Wanganui River Shipping Company vae launched to-day. She ia expected to carry 60 tons of cargo and steam twelve knots. Prior to the launch speeches wen made by the Major and several of the Directors. One of the latter stated that the Govern* meat had been induced to throw open three large blooks of land on the Wanga nui, which would have been inaccessible but for the steamer. The name given to the boat is “ Tabus. ” Presentation. A gold watch waa presented yesterday to Wm Brace to replace the one lost by him in rescuing a girl at the breakwater on November 9, the funds being raised by subscription. Suicide. Ohubtohubos, To-day. George Hayes, steward of the barqn£g- Moropa, now at Lyttelton, committedsolar eide late last night by taking -landannnt and sulphuric acid. He had been des pondent lately over some alleged irregu larities about bis stores. leanest. At the Inquest on the child flaztlhntal whose death was supposed to have resulted from sunstroke it was found that the whole of the body except portion of the stomach waa covered with bruises. There were also one or two small wonuda. The boy waa living with Mt and Mrs Green at Woodend, having been hind oat front Burnham Industrial School. The inquest was adjourned. Fire. A fire, probably osusad by the match of a careless smoker, burnt a large number of trees in Maria Andrews' Park, Rang!- ora, last night. The lose will be heavy, a large sum having been expended by the Borough Council in laying out the Park. Stewart v Eoydhouse. Dunedin, Today. Judge Williams has granted a special jury in Stewart v Roydhoose (Evening P§m) libel ease. Hon Ur Tole. The Hon Mr Tole proceeds to Zareroar* gill tomorrow. Fire. The Cromwell Brewery was burned down this morning.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, DEC&MBER 38, 1886.



Wanted. W’ ANTED Plough Teams John Gmoo. 12 227 WANTED— Two General Blacksmiths Apply to Bobert Patton, Black smith; or this Office. 12 228 WANTED Known The Cheapest House in Town for first class Millinery and Drapery, H. C. Skobks, East street. WANTED to dispose of a first-class Furniture Bu=i..tss fronting on East strict and Tailored street. —J. Mbkch 12 105 . s. r ANTED Known— • • uitheim Sew- V t mg Machines can be had on Time | Payments at the New Zealand Clothing Factory’s Branch, East street, Ashourton. Wanted known— bobsm Elston, Bill Poster, Theatpioal Agent, eta, Town Hall, Ashburton. Theatrical companies and others visiting Ashburton should communicate with the above. Orders by post or telegram promptly attended to 760 WANTED Known— Orders for Christ mas and New Year’s Cake are being booked at the lowest possible price, by W. Nokkish, Freetrade Battery, East street, Ashburton. .



MOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. Advertisements for The Ashbdrtoh GuakdiaN 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 previous to that on which they re to be inserted. Special notices can be received up to 55.30 p.m., but will be charged double •tea. All notices of B rths, Marriages, or Deaths must be accompanied by the sig of the sender, as a guarantee of jod faith. ~ . . AH advertisements and business letters be addressed The Manages ; literary mmunications should be addressed to EX Editor.



USTRATJAN MERCANTILE UNION INSURANCE COMPANY. The obi* Company in Canterbury WHICH dib hot Raise Raxes 33£ pee cent on Counxby Risks. , We AUi- NOW, AS WE HAVE BERN FOR uns PAST THREE TEARS, AOOEPTINO RISKS AT 25 PER CENT. OFF TARIFF. W. B. MOSS, Agent for Ashburton District. September 22,1885. 9 616



Immense Furniture Bale!! BA. WING-ROOM, DINING-ROOM, amd BEDROOM SUITES. Everything New and Fashionable. UMBER has never helm., occnrroa m Ashburton. * *VI and Inspect previous to Sale. f AWnb conducted, as usual, at the Lowest Rates. . _ J. MEECH an UNRESERVED Of Ariy date, panicumm *» jaounced presently. Such an opportunity for acquiring ur ' . lbo Address —EAST STREET. TANUSED STREET



Fruit just arrived by steamer, [\j new currants, 5d pet lb ; new tat* sms, 7d per lb; new sultanas, 8d per lb ; new ligs, 8d per box; while sugar, d 3 per lb; mixed biscuits, 6d per lb ; Iresh but ter, 7d—at McGregor s, Tanored street. WANTED Known —Down again ! What, the price of wheat! No But the price of meat- .Lamb, fore quarters, SSs 6d; hiud quarters, 3a 6d Best s« usages in the town, 5d per Id, at Baker aud Cos, London Butchery, Tan cred street. MU WANTED Known —That ciayks aro Co. has bought 1009 yards superior Velveteen, all shades, from Is; dress goods grand value, worth 2s, now Is; laaies’ jackets, cost 26s 6d, now 4a fid ; hats and bonnets half-price; winceys, 1 yard wide, fid ; ladies* ulsters, 2s lid. 637 WANTED Known —that B. Lahcas- TER has reduced the price of meat 2a per cent-lor Oa«.n only. Lamo, as aud 3s per quarter. 4th Loaf tor 4£d. Free traue for ever. K. LaNo4BTbk, xteady Money Meat Matt, Bullock's Arcade. 9 632 WANTED Known—To the Ladies of Ashburton and sunounding dis tricts and the putmo in general. Mr J. Moxson, Impermeable Bootmaker, has re ceived a large shipment of French, Eng lish and German ladies’ shoes, button up and elastic sides, great choice, now for inspection, which J. Muisou intends dis posing of at reasonable rates during the coming holidays, nis own make always on baud or made to order, nepauiug uone with care aud promptitude. Colo nial boots ot ail kinds. Next to the Club, taucred stieet, Ashburton. 10 880



Special AdvemMemem.B. Boating, . TrtA vVBE.KniUi j aCii; dUEdEKY. ja WaIXS v\T JSIiXT (Ueceiaber 2), ti»e uudersiguea Wi-Liu ot'JtiS tun ex ueußive yfjuaua, uu me Aakauui road, to visitois aua picnic panties ibe Garden la replete witli every variety ot fruit, ploa aaul iouuges and suatiy wains. Ibe Doat log is m every reapeet excellent. Special arrangements made tor too reception ut private picuio parties, 50b0..! obudreu auc other iaige numbers ut Visitors Admission, bd; buatiug, is aa hour, Doatmau extra j tread fruit, lowest price. ii 7a u. nu in i'.



AS H B BTO N OuAL AND FIRtfIWwOB DEPOT. K. S. Bean Begs to inform the in&«oiiaui) of Ash* burton that he still comiuueato deliver BEWOASTLE. WESTPOKT, AED BUOCKFIELo OOjlU at lowest rates. Firewood, Post and Kails, Stages Etc., Potatoes Ohaff, Oats, Bran, sharps, Etc. R S. BEaN, 8 419 West street.



COMING EVENTS OAST THEIK SBABOWs BEFottE. Knowing this to be the case I am wed stocked witn Caristmas Cards, Now Xtar's Caras, and Seasonable Presents of ali description. School Committees will do well to con sider the many advantages to be aetiv.d from purchasing tbeir prize books trom me, as I am now offering prize oooks at very reasonable prices, in fact, at Christ church prices, and no carnage to pay, whilst my stuck consists of about 3,500 volumes. School requisites of every description kept m stock. Ex s.s. Coptic, two cases of Account Books and General Stationery. Ex ss. Euapehu, spienaid stock ot Commercial Envelopes. lliomas i'. jb l arle>, Bookseller, stationer, Printer, and Newsagent, Saunders’ Buildings, East street, Ashburton. Branch Shop: Town Had, Ashburton.



Special Advertisements. EXTKAOT from New Zealand Gazette Bth October, 18S5. CLAIMS UNDERFORBST TREES ■ PLANTING ENCOURAGEMENT ACTS. I General Crown Lands Office, Wellington, 6th October, 1885. Notice,—“The Forest Trees Planting Kacouragernent Act Amendment Act, 1871," and “ The Forest Trees Planting tto courage menu Act, 187‘J.” having been repealed, it is requested that all out standing claims in pursuance of those Acts, and of any regulations made thereunder, may be sent in to the office of the Com missioner of Crown Lands for the district | in which plantations have been made, fore the 3ist day of December next. J. BALLANOK 10 873 Minister of lands. FOR Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma, Coryza, Influenza, Con sumption, etc. , KAT’S Compound of Linseed, Ani seed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, etc, wttn Chlorodyne. KAY’S Compound, a demulcent ex pectorant, for Coughs, Colds and uuest Complaints. KAY’S Compound, for Coughs and Colds, is equally serviceable for liases and Cattle. KaY’S Tic Pills, a specific in Neu ralgia, Face Ache, etc. Contains (Jumme. Iron, etc. O' OAG CLINE Cement for Broken Articles. Sold everywhere. Sole makers—■ KAY BROS., 101 Stooknort, England Changed Hands! BRANCH SHOP, TOWN HALL, Ashburton. THE BOOK & STATIONERY Business lately carried on by Messrs H. J. Wood and Co, offChristchurob, has been purchased by me, and at a price con siderably below original cost; this will give my many patrons an opportunity of ob ■ taming a number of requisites at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. 1 STATIONERY.—SpeciaI care is given to all orders. Promptitude guaranteed. | MANUFACTURE of ACCOUNT BOOKS ’ Having made arrangements with a first , class firm for the execution of all Com missions as described above, clients may rely upon receiving PROMPT ATTENTION, first class work being made a specialty. • LITERATURE. Any book not in stock will be procured 1 without delay. Orders taken for all news > papers (British and Foreign included), > Public Committees receiving liberal cun cessions.. . PRINTING. * This branch is bmg fostered, and every attention paid to accuracy, neatness, and promptitude m the execution of ail orders, ■ ail work receiving personal superintend ence DELIVERY OF NEWSPAPERS. Customers may rely upon receiving their Adorning and Evening Papers safely de livered at their doors, and not upon the front lawn. The same remark applies to Hume Papers, Journals, and Periodicals ; also, pu coaaeis may have their Parcela delivered promptly.



Wholesale Links vLWays in Stock. Brown Paper, Grocer's liagi, Tea Papers, i wine, and iradeauiou’a general reqaiaitus. Bookbinding O&uebs Received. £. b'. Barley, BOOKSELLER, Si'ATIuNER, BiU-inTER & NEWSAGENT, Saunders’ ouildings and Town Hail, ASHBURTON. J 1 UJi NHi W ZEAL AN D Clothing Bactory CONTRACTORS To ‘ Hew Zealand Government Rail ways, Post Offices, Volunteer Corps, &c. dec. <»o. Are now prepared to enter Into contracts :or the supply of NAVAL AND MILITARY UNIFORMS m any quantities, the organisation of the Factory being specially adapted tor turning out large supplies in the most inexpensive and expeditions manner. ARMY and navy CONTRACTORS Estimates and drawings supplied on tno 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 loilowr ing centres, vis:— Dunedin Nelson Palmerston N. Invercargill Hokitika New Plymouth <amaru Greymouth Napier W situate Reeit.m Waipawa litnaru Wellington Hastings Ashburton Masterton Gisborne Ohristohutoh Wanganui Thames Lyttelton flawera Auckland



Victorian Steam Carriage Works. J. K. STEEJL & SOM WISH to intimate to the Public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that, having obtained STB AM POWER and other Machinery requisite for the carrying on their w >rk ‘ ffioiently, are now in a position to meet the demands ot the public with a6 r ' class article at prices to suit the times. Every 4 ptiou of Carriages ;»nd Traps made, Painted and Repaired. Spring Traps irom £2O. Whitechapels from £25. Buggies from £3O - attention paid to Repainting and Rettlmming.



VICTORIAN STEAM IRON WORKS AND GENERAL SHOEING FORGE. J. R. S. & SON, while thanking the public for their past liberal support in i his department, beg to intimate tlia , having procured firat-class Machinery, they are now in a p aition to undertake all kinds of a.ngioeeiing work._ Special attention is given to Turning, Boring and the Repairing of ail kinds or Machinery v including Combines, Kiigines, Reaper and Binders and ©very description of Agricultural Implements. ESTIMATES given for Contractors and Builders Ironwork. HORSES CAREFULLY Hud—Draughts, 7s ; Hacks, 6s. 8 416 Victoria House. pf RANT) DISTR IBUTION OF BOHEMIAN GLASS VASES, Etc., Tb Purchasers of Farce's amounting to IEN SHILLINGS AND ONE POUND. rtfoles to tie Exhibited in Windows in a few dayi*. Presents equal to a reduoiiou of THREE SHILLINGS IN THE POUND, to be distributed upon arrival. Dimant and Coe, GENERAL DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, Sra. lai* • * SMHNrtik Adrimtaßi



Special Advertisements. ASHBURTON TWEEDS. Craighead and Go., TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS. From a communication reouived from the Manager of the Ashbur ton Woollen Factory, we expect shortly to be iu a position to sup ply th*; residents of this thriving Town and County with SUITS MADE FROM TWEEDS, MANUFACTURED by THEMSELVES. CRAIGHEAD AND 00., Ashburton.



CHRISTMAS 1 Bazaar! Bazaar!! NOW OPENED. Table of Articles from Id to 4d. The Wonderful ,6d Table. The Marvellous One Shilling Table. Please observe in the room next to my Present Shop. NEW BOOKS suitable for rewards and presentations conveniently arranged on Tables—Reduced Christmas Prices—Free Admission—Everybody come and wel come. " K. Bevan, STATIONER, BOOKSELLER, &c., (Next Shop to Quill’s Hotel), Saundbrs’ Buildings.



QHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR. Just to Hand —a Direct Shipment of all Sorts of JAPANESE TOYS & FANCY GOODS, Which will be sold AT LOW PRICES. A CALL SOLICITED. Wilhelm Zander, (Late F. Clark), TOBACCONIST AND HAIRDRESSER, East Stbbbt. 11 997



PARTNERSHIP notice. f 11 HE undersigned has much pleasure in jL stating that he has admittsd Mr JOHN ANDREW MAOPHEKSON into Partnership with him, and that the busi ness will in future be carried on under the style or firm of ZOUCH & MACPHBRSOV, Auctioneers, Land, Estate and Stock Salesmen, Valuators, etc, W. H. ZOUCH, Auctioneer. Every description of Agency Business, ales in Town and Country, Valuations nd Commissions undertaken on the most reasonable terms. The usual Saturday Market Sales will be mate as attractive as possible, and farmers may rely npon their stock and produce realising the HIGHEST MARKET VALUE, at a minimum cost. No yard ees charged when sales are effected. ZOUCH & MACPHERSON AUCTIONEERS. &c. QHRISTMASI CHRISTMAS I! Thomas Taylor, baker and confectioner, East Street, Ash bouton, Begs to inform bis nnmeronacustomers and the general public that he has speoi» ally prepared and has now on hand an unusually large, varied and superior stock ot CHRISTMAS CAKES And other Confectionery. CORDIALS. T. T. has bad large experience at Home in the manufacture of Cordials, and is now making a speciality of them at his establishment in East street. j Superior GISQKR BEER sold in 3 or 5 gallon kegs. All orders promptly attended to. 12 161



Don’t Die in the House. ** Rough on Rats ” clears oat rats, mice, beetles, roaches bed-bags, files, ants, insects, moles, jack rabbits, goptus.cn. Thd N.Z. Drug Co August Flower.— The most miserable beings in the world ate those suffering from dyspepsia and liver complaint. More than per cent of the people are afflicted with these two diseases and their effects; sods as soar stomach, sick headache, habitual* costiveneas palpitation of the heart, heartburn, wateibnsh gnawing and burning pain* aft the pit of the stomach, yellow skin, coated tongue and dia agrecable taste in the mouth, coming np of food after eating, low spirits, etc. Go to your druggist and get a bottle of almost Sower. This valuable medicine has cared thousands and thousands of sufferers, and is known in all civilised countries. Two dons will isibm Genera] Aeeo a