COMMERCIAL.

Ashburton Guardian Office, Thursday aftemoo*. Messrs Zouch and Macpherson report on (heir weekly sale, held at the Central Auction Mart, Satord iy, December 5, as follows s Bones rather duU of sale, few buyers being present-1 light draught. Lio; cows sold {tom La tat 6d to L 6 10s, a fair demand for good cows in full profit i calves brought good prices, realising ?s 3d upwards. ' ips -porkers, IS* 6d: weaners, 7s pd to 12s fid. Geese, lis 6d per pair ; ducks, 2s 3d, 2s 9d, 3s 3d. jsiod to 2s. Wheat— chickfeed sold very weU, a quantity being disposed of at 8s 3d, 8$ fid, and 9s per sack. Grass seed, js per sack. Oatsheaf chaff, 2s 3d. New potatoes, id. ij4dperlb. Bacon, fid; hams, Bd. Fur nitme and sundries brought good prices, all entries being cleared. The following is the Addington Live Stock Market report: —Yesterday at the Addington yards numerous entries of both fel and store dock came to band. —Sheep: A fairly large supply of fat sheep was yarded. Although some few lots of pome quality came forward (he quality on the whole was not first-class, certainly not so good as last week’s. We can report no improvement in trade. The demand was very dull, and prices showed a further downwa-d tendency. Good cross-brecs sold at from 10s fid to 13s- The latter, however, was quite an creep ionsl price, and was only paid & one instance for a few very prime sheep. Medium lots sold at from 8s fid to 10s. We quote mutton at from l#d to per lb. The supply of fat lambs was haidly so la ge as

at the last sale. A slightly bed er demand was noticeable at the opening of the sale. Prices received no alteration, andranged from $s to Ss. Another heavy supply of store sheep, consisting principally of hoggets, was penned. Although a eonsiderab e proportion of the entry changed h«nd«, the enquiry was very limited, and sales were difficult to effect. 1 Good hoggets sold at from <a fid to 7s and 4-tooth cross-breds at 8s 8d and 9s.—Cattle: 'I he number of fat cattle yarded was not large, but proved more than sufficient for buyers wants. The quality may, however, have had somehiog to do with this, for with the exception one or two lots, it was y very inferior. We quote beef at from 19s to 205 per loolb. There was a good supply of store cattle, aid a very fair p ton id buyers at satisfactory prices —Pigs: Very few pigs were yarded, and they were abnostun saleable even at thdow rates now ruling.

MEMORANDA

MEETINGS, aMUSEMKNTS, Etc. Thdbsdat, December 10 Ashburton Racing dub—spring Meeting Oddfellows’ Hall—“ Rough Diamond,’ at 8 o’clock , ~ St John’s Lodge—Meeting m the Masonic Bali, at 7. SO. Mono at, December 14 Borough Council, at Borough Counc Chambers, at 7.30 Wednesday, December 16 Wakanni Wesleyan Church—Annual Tea Meeting gt Stephen’s Parsonage—Annual Garden ' . Party

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas Et Prevalebit. THURSDAY DECEMBER, 10, 1885. The Nicaraguan Canal.

The cablegram we published last evening, stating that the President of the United States had withheld his consent from the Nicaraguan Treaty— a treaty between the United States and the {republic of Nicaragua, by which the latter State ceded to the former certain rights and monopolies in con nection with the construction ot the long-contemplated inter-oceanic ship canal through Nicaragua, by way of the San Juan Kiver and Lake Cocibolca —will afford unmingled satisfaction to those colonists who value the friendly relations now existing between Great Britain and the United States. It will be recollected by many of our readers that some months ago a diplomatic correspondence, almost angry, passed between Great Britain and the United States in respect to this Treaty. In 1850 the British and American Go vernments entered into an agreement, binding themselves to promote the con itiuction of a ship canal between the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, by way of the Lake of Nicaragua ; and renouncing at the same time any ex clusive right to or control over such canal. A variety of circumstances have since prevented the work contemplated by this agreement being undertaken; and in the meantime the > American view of the question has undergone considerable change. The Treaty from which President Cleveland has withheld his consent has been framed without any regard to the agreemeqt with Great Britain, and but for this timely inter position, it is possible very serious com plications would have ensued.

Nicaragua is a republic of Central America, lying immediately north of the republic of Costa Rica. Its area is about 48,000 square miles, and it has a population of mixed nationalities, estimated at 250,000. Its chief exports are mahogany, sugar, cotton, tobacco, tify Tb«

trade is chiefly with Great Britain, its imports from and exports to that coun try during 18S4 having been valued at L2so,ogo and 1,300,000 respectively. In 1821 Nicaragua threw off its allegi ance to Spain, and after a despeiate struggle secured its independence. It then became the second State in the Federal Republic of Central America, but on the dissolution of the union in 1839 became an independent republic. Nicaragua is governed by a President, elected by universal suffrage, and two Legislative Chambers.

The proposed line of water commu nication between the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean is to consist, partly of the river San Juan, partly of the Lake Nicaragua, and partly of a canal to be constructed from the latter to the Pacific Ocean. The country appears to present greater facilities for effecting this work than any other part of Cen tral America, not excepting the Isthmus of Panama. The lake itself has deep water throughout, and is adapted for ships of the largest burden. The dis tance between its south-west shore and the Gulf of Papagayo, on the Pacific, is only miles. At its western ex tremity the lake is connected by a small river, the Tipitapa, with the Lake of Leon. The plan proposed is, to make a channel meeting the two lakes, and to excavate a canal from the latter to the port of Reaiijo on the Pacific.

Short-Hand Reporters. / At a special sitting of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council held in connection with the Louis Riel appeal, the Lord Chancellor, in de livering judgment, made some remarks bearing upon short-hand reports, which will doubtless be read with interest by those members o£ the Colonial Bench and Bar who are advocating the em ployment of short-hand reporters to take official notes of evidence in out Courts of Justice. The counsel for the appellant contended that short-hand notes of the evidence taken at the trial of Riel were not an admissable record of the proceedings. Referring to tois contention the Lord Chancellor said : —By the 7th sub section of the 76th sec tion it is provided that “ the magistrate shall take, or cause to be taken, in writing, notes of the evidence and other proceedings thereat and it is sug gested that this provision has not been complied with, because, though no com plaint is made of inaccuracy or mis take, it is stated that the notes were taken by a short-hand writer under the of the magistrate and by a subsequent process extended into ordi nary writing intelligible to all. Their lordships desire to express no opinion as to what would have been the effect if the provision of the statute had not been complied with, because it is un necessary to consider whether the pro vision is directory only, or whether the failure to comply with it would be ground for error, inasmuch as they are of opinion that the taking full notes of the evidence in short-hand was a causing to be taken in writing full notes of the evidence, and, therefore, a literal com pliance with the statute.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Star of Ashburton Lodge, No 161, U.A.O D., was held at the Lodge-room, Arcade Chambers, n Monday evening las', and was numerously attended. One member was initiated, and another pro posed. The business be'ore the meeting was of the usual routine character. With reference to the removal of the central prison from the present site in Wellington, the Premier has writteu to the Mt yor elect that it has been decided to leave the question to the consideration of the full Gaoinet In the meantime, it has been decided to delay the works now being carried on, in order that n<> large additional expenditure might be in curred until the question is definitely settled.

At the Invercargill Supreme Court, the jury in Bridget Campbell's case (a charge of arson), were unable to agree. After being looked up all night, they were dis charged, and a fresh jury empannelled. The case is now being beard. A member of the G Battery, Invercar gill Volunteers, who was fined last week for non-attendance at a Government parade, was again charged yesterday with the same offence. He admitted the charge and was fined 30a, or, in default, seven days’ imprisonment. The usual weekly meeting of the Star of the East Lodge, No. 62, 1.0.G.T., was held last evening in the Orange flail, and was well attended. Amongst those in attendance were several members of the Dawn of Peace Lodge Two members were admitted and two proposed. After 'he usual routine business had been trans . acted, the deba’e on “ The good or evil effects of attending theatres ” was opened in a very able manner by Bro Him in the affirmative, and Bro Flesher in the nega tive. The discussion which ensued was well sustained by members of the Lodges. The debate was altogether a very interest ing one, and resulted in ajvote of 12 for and 11 against, several members having previously retired A vote of thanks was unanimously passed to Bros Sim and Flesher. The W.0.T., Bro Charles Ward, on behalf of the Lodge, referred to the early departure of Bro Flesher from Ash burton, and assured him that be would carry with him the good wishes of every member of the Lodge. The Lodge closed in dne form at 10.20 p m. A Galveston widow is about to marry her fifth husband. Her pastor rebuked hsr for contemplating matrimony so soon again. “ Well 1 just want you to under ■ stand, If the Lord keeps on taking them, I will too,” wa« the spirited reply. “ Atticus,” iu the Melbourne Leader , speaking of the Australians, says:—lt is doubtful whether any people in the world

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To-night—Ooroart and Rough Dia mond ” at the Oddfellows' Hall.

The monthly sitting of the Ashburton District Court h»s teen adjourned until Monday next at 9 am. A general meeting of members of the Ashburton Guards Volunteer Company will be held at the old Borough Council ' hambers, Burnett street, to morrow evening, at 7 o’clock. The N.Z Book and Tra'-t Society’s ftgi-nis, who are displaying a c!ioi< e seUo tion of religious literature iu Saunders’s buildings, intend leaving Aehbortoo on Monday next Intending purchasers will therefore have to interview the agents n t later than Saturday evening. The contest for the seat in the Borengh Council, vacated by Mr John Orr, bids fair to be an exceptionally lively one if the number of candidates for the honor is any guido. To day, Mr Chas Braddell, Returning Officer, received the following nominations:— Messrs G. W. Andrews, J. A. Oaygill, A. Craighead, and Andrew Young. A poll will take place on Wed nesday, 23rd inst. The other day a little cherub of bat » very few a oomers sat at the window of her residence, when a genuine masher walked wearily by. His legs were'phantom

like, his shoes long and pointed, his dress foppish, he wore a single eye glass, and carried a diminutive rattan cane. As he ■ta ed about idiotically the little one said: •‘Mamma, did Do I make’at man?" “Yes, my darling." The little one looked again and gigied. and with a merry twinkle in her eye said: ‘‘Mamma, Dod likes to have fun des’ as muoh as anybody, don’t he. Yesterday afternoon a series of lawn ten-'is matches were played on the court at the Sports Ground. Messrs Crisp and Curtis opposed Messrs Oaygill and A. Fooks, and had no difficulty in disposing of their opponents. The games being 6- Oand 6—4 Mr Crisp then played a single handed match with Mr Caygilt, and after a good contest succeeded in winning this game also, t-cores : 6 -4, 4—6, and

D—Auuuior uuuoie nwaea game was next played between Messrs Cox and Allan representing the private court?, and Messrs E. H ’oo«s and rlesher of the Cricket Club. This reunited in a victory for the cricketers, the scores being 4—6 and 2—6. Of the individual play that of Messrs Curtis, Crisp, and Allan was the best, the fast overhand service of the latter proving very effective. We under stand it is intended to play other matches at intervals throughout the season. The concert and ball in aid of the Win slow District School prize fund took piece at Winslow last evening, and proved a marked success, For the concert the ser vices of a company of Ashburton amateur

efforts, and the combination produced an entertainment which would have done credit to much more pretentious gather ings. The ReV R. F. Garbett presided, and introduced the different performers M s Brookshaw and Mr Mutter repre sented the Winslow talent with success, the gentleman’s inimitable vocalisation gaining him deafening applause. A well selected party sang choruses and part songs, ceating a favorable impression. Mrs Claridge and Mr H. Gates played the accompaniments. At the conclusion of the concert the Rev chairman thanked,

on behalf of the School Committee, the performers for their readiness to help, and the audience for their attendance and ap preciation of the fare placed before them. The dance was well attended. The Government steamer Hinetnoa, bringing Messrs Stout and Tole from Wel lington, reached Lyttelton yesterday after noon. Several meetings of unemployed were held yesterday in Dunedin, and a large number waited on the Mayor, asking him to communrcate with Government re so curing work. The Mayor consented ta telegraph, and did so, but as yet has re ceived no reply A meeting was held in the ' Theatre .in the evening, when it was re solved to petition Government for work or assistance to go where it could be se cured. The meeting was addressed by a number df citizens and Mr Bradshaw, M. H. R. The unemployed aver that at present over 250 are idle, but only abont 200 were at the meeting A number have been thrown out of work by the completion of works which the Corpora tion and Barbour Board have been carry ing on. A deputation is to wait on the Premier and Ministers on reaching Dune din, and meetings are to be held through out the week. The Property tax is now coming in pretty fast, the principal returns being made by post-offices, which is quite the reverse of last year. To-day is the last diy of payment without a fine. Captain Somerville, of the Alexandra Cavalry, who was delegated by the Wan ganui Volunteers to interview the Defence Minister re the affairs of the New Zealand Rifle Association, has had several inter views with Mr Baliance, and has succeeded Id obtaining the vote of LSOO intact for the next annual meeting, which is to be held at Wanganui. The old Committee of the Association is to be done away with, and the Committee which was appointed after the last meeting in Wellington will have charge of affairs, which will, it is now expected, prove successful. At the Supreme Court, Wellington, in banco yesterday afternoon the case of J, H. Keii v W. R. Bishop was called 00. Appellant, who has tor the last few years published a Bradshaw’s Cutde, applied for an injunction to prevent respondent publishing “Bishop’s Bradshaw New Guide.” At the outset a preliminary ob jection was taken that sufficient notice had not been given to Bishop, which the Judge upheld, and refused the motion. It is currently reported in Auckland that the representatives of a syndicate, interested in Cornwall’s claim over lands now held at Samoa by Messrs M’Arthur and Co., proceeded to Samoa by the Mararoa, with the intention of occupying certain of the lands in dispote, and is resolved to hold possession against eject ment. A statement is onrrent to the effect

that the syndicate was formed to prosecute these claims, and have taken these means to assert their assumed rights.

The unemployed in Auckland are pre pared to show that 14J single and 173 married men are out of work. Sir George Grey has received a telegram from the President of the Liberal Asso ciation at Invercargill in reference to the depression of the agricultural interest. He will be unable to accept the invitation to deliver an address on the subject.

Daring the visit of the Hinemoa to the French Pass several specimens of different kinds cf New Zealand fish were caught, i) is intended to send these to the Colo nial Exhibition in London. A large pro portion of the specimens brought back are at present kept alive in tanks on the decs, and an effort will be made to take some Home in that condition, although no great confidence is felt as to the suc cess of the experiment. The dead speci mens sent Hume are to be frozen in blocks of solid ice, as being the beat method of preserving their natural characteristics for a length of time Wells’ "Roughon Corns.” —Ask for Wells’ "Rough on Corns.” Quick reliefs complete, permanent cure. Corns, wart bunions. The N.Z. Drug Co., Generan Agents,

Now money is so.,scarce it behoves every one to be on the alert and endeavor to make there tvyenty shillings go as far as possible. One glance at tl. K. May and Co.’s advertise mem, 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 ms occasion, and should induce all buyers ofDiap ryasd Cloth

HAMPSTEAD SCHOOL.

The following ia the 101 l text of the Inspector's report opon the Hampstead School: — “ The school hu been conducted under somewhat unfavorable conditions during the year In one room three Standard classes have been taught, along with four 1 irge infant divisions, and as a omse q nence the higher classes have suffered from the want of that quiet which is so necessary to sustain mental effort Al though the results in Standard passes are not very high, yet they must be con sidered reasonably satisfactory. In arith metic on y was there marked weakness. All the extra subjects required by.the re gulations have been taught, and satisfac tory progress has been made. The order and attention were good. - L. B. WOOD, M.A., Inspector. “ Staff—Miss Stewart, mistress, and two pupil teachers teaching Standards 111, 11, I, and Infanta (senior division), Mies Fawcett, assistant mistress, teaching in fants “ RESULTS OF EXAMINATION IN STANDARDS.

“The folio wing is the detailed report on the passes in e oh standard : ‘ Standard ill—George floare, Knight, Walter Fawcett, Charles James, Rose Williams, Isabella Finlay, Elizabeth Stigley.—Ten failed. " Standard ll—William Clayton, John Hitchens, William Pritchard, William Foreman, Arthur Illingworth, Frederick Rose, Charles Alison, Lionel Corderey, Ernest Meyenbnrg, Philip Addis, Isaac Baigent, George Hart, Charles Fowke, Jamas Williamson, John Alcorn, Lizzie Welsh, Jane Addis, Emily Hoare, Edith Andrews, Jessie Mattheson, Jane Finlay, Annie Cooper.—Six failed. “ Standard I—Charles Olsen, Thomas Welch, Benjamin Carter, George Hunt, Frederick Johnson, Frank Stigley, James Glanville, Ernest Parkins, Cissy Hunt, Edith Millicham, T ncy Penlington, Jane Rattray, Isabella Millar, Bessie Lamb, Mary Anna Bevan, Sarah Harrison, Ellen Oaird, Robina Monro, Louis* Mania, Barbara Jamieson, Laura Johnson, Ells Clayton, Cirri-tins Dow, Ida Ray, Rachel Hood.—Two failed.”

PRESENTATION.

On Sunday afternoon an address was presented to Mr J, B. .Williams, late schoolmaster at Mount Somers, by a number of the parents and householders in the district. The address, which was handsomely and appropriately framed, was prepared by Mr Alfred Harrison, and reflected the vary highest credit upon that gentleman’s taste and skill. The follow ing is the wording of the address: “ To John Bailey Williams,. Esqnire.— Dear Sir, —We cannot allow you to leave this district without giving expression to the good feeling entertained towards you for the many sud substantial services you bare rendered us in various capacities daring the last feu* years ; and we deem this a fitting opportunity to acknowledge your strict attention to your dot es as teooher, and the de<p in ereet yon have always taken iu the re ligions aad moral training of the young. We also desire to express our deep regret at losing one who has. gained universal esteem by his gentlemanly beating and high moral character. We join heartily in wishing you health, happiness, and prosperity in your future sphere of labor. Good b? 6 ! — (Signed) Ouoald Macfar lane. Chairman of School Committee, for the residents of the Mount Somers dis trict.—November 39,1885.” In the unavoidable absence of Mr Mao farlane, Mr W. Edsou made the presents tion, and took advantage of the opportu nity to speak in highly eulogistic terms of Mr Williams’ services to the district.—

Mr Williams, in acknowledging the pre sentation, expressed the gratification be derived from the expression of good-will by his friends. It was proverbial that teacheis rarely succeeded in giving gene ral satisfaction; bat be thought he had hitherto succeeded very well in that di rection. Man had been described as an imitative animal and it was only natural perhaps that a few parents should have imitated one another in making complaints in respect to their children. He thought much of the dissatisfaction arose frotn the irregular attendance of the children, which, he ventured to say, was without precedent In the colony. He referred to his efforts in the Sunday School and other movements, and codtfuded by again thanking his friends, in feeliug language;, for their very handsome present —Those present having again expressed their good will towards Mr Williams, the meeting dispersed*

CABLE NEWS

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

faKUTea’a trlssrxus —ooptmoht. 1 The Elections. Lovuon, December 9. The returns for the general elections to hand up to the present time show that 324 Liberals, 246 Conservatives, and 76 Parnellits candidates have se cured seats. Eastern Affairs. Constantinople, December 9. It is understood that Prince Alexan der, of Bulgaria, insists upon tne con ditions previously demanded by him being agreed to by Servia. Vanderbilt. New Souk, December 9 The death is announced of Mr Van derbilt, the well-known millionaire. Monetary. London, December 8. The market rate has advanced to ss4 or y* below the Bank rate.

AUSTRALIAN.

[kBUTER’s TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] Wool Sales. Melbourne, Yesterday. Messrs Goldsborough and Co., Lina* ited, held their usual weekly wool sale today. There was a large attendance of buyers, and for all descriptions of good wool spirited competition was manifested. Four thousand seven hun dred bales were disposed of during the sale. For greasy merino as much as was obtained. Lambs wool sold up to is %d, while scoured wool brought as much as per lb.

Shipping. Sailed Ringarooraa, s.s. for New Zealand. (Received December 10, 1 30 p.m.) General Scrafcchley’a Funeral. Mslbovkme, 10-day. Government has decided to accord a public funeral.to remains of the late General Scratcbley, and the ceremony is fixed for Wednesday next. It is ex pected that representatives from several Australian Colonies will be present on the occasion.

TELEGRAMS.

fr»a FRBM A**ooimow.l ESffiPa Death' Auckland, To-day. Information has been received of the death of a settler at Henderson's Bay,, named John Malcolm,, under singular e»* cumstat, cea He was taking a hide from a decomposed carcase of a ball <ok, when, he took ill and died. It ia believed to be from bleed poisoning Tomahawked A private letter abates that A. Campbell, late of ’anranga, was tomahawked fay natives at N**w Ireland on September 24.

The Knapehn. Arrived— Rnapehu. from South. The King Country. . tv Ellington, To-day. MU" The Hon the Native Minister bss ceived information from tevaral chiefs In the Kmg Country that they are willing to allow prospecting in that part of tbe country, and instructions have been seal to Mr Wilkinaou, Government A sent at Alexandra, to select prospectors, who will at once, u> company wuh the native*, prroeed to Rangitoto, where it is bnlieied gold will be recovered. , Defence Works. • Government are about to proceed with the earthwork* in conn ction witn de cnee work <>n Rip* Island, i.ytteitmi hat hr, in readiness f >r the new guns, wh cisre to arrive fram Engl md. Torpedo Expert. . Mr W*rd, su <i, art m the- os> of tor pedoes, who wa* selecte lat Homefor the New Zealand Government by the Agtnt- General, has arrived in the colony, and has reported himself to the Defence Minis ter. Mr Ward, who is a pensioner of the Imperial Army, is said to be a specialist in the use of Whitehead and Fish torpe does, and as it ia the intention of Govern ment to obtain a number of such torpe does, Mr Ward’s duties will be particu larly devoted to those

Fire. Christchurch To-day. At one a.m. to day a four-roomed sot- ' tage at Spray don, owned and occupied by Everard Chappell, was was insured for Lioo in -rtw Hamburg- Madgdou'g offi e, and the furniture for LSO in the Standard office. Cause of fire unknown. 'ikh £ hipping. i Arrive —Htwia, fiom north ; Oma pere and Waihora, from south. Caution to Fishmongers' Two fishmongers were, fined L2 each at the R iVI Court to-day for selling rock oyste a on December {7, during the close season. • )ne had a private bad in EVans’ Bay, Wellington, where he sto-ed some tons of oyate-s taken during the open sea son. The other pleaded he was only Sail ing the balance of a consignment abipp d fr >m A nets'and on November 28. Magis trate Baetham said that any subsequent offence would be sevesnly dsalt with. - Timaru Publicans, v Tixaku, To-day. At the quarterly meeting of the Licen sing Committee to-day two transfers were granted*—The Ship, J Hislop, to Char es Green, snd the the Orosvenor, J. D. Kelt, to W. F. Brown. la the esse of the Royal, the licensee of which has.baen twice convicted, the police report was unfavorable, and the Bench cautioned the licensee that farther misconduct would entail the cancellation of license.

SPORTING.

ASHBURTON RACING CLUB. First Day. President, Mr E. O. Wright; Vice-Presidents, Mr W. C.. Walker; Judge, Mr Matthew Slid; Stewards, Messrs W. B. Denshire, C. C. Fooks, John Grieg, H. Fried'ander. Ci G. Hawdon, T. Leah-, C. W. Pamen. ft? Friedlander, Dr Ross: Treasurer, Mr C. C. Fooks; Jhar.er, Dr T. Leahy; Cierk of the Scales, Mr M Friedlander j Clerk bf t'e Course, Mr A. Hews<m; Handic*ppers, the Handicapping Committee of the Club. The Ashburton Racing Club was favored with most enjoyable weather for the commencement of its annual Spring Meeting to-day. The attendance. was gather above the average, the exoorsioo train from Christchurch bringing 200 or 300 visitors:—* ■„ Tbs following are the results;— - Oouktv Hurd us Race, of SOaovs; over six flights ot hurdles 3ft 6in high ; one mile and a half. Mr W Rollett’a oh g Mammock, syn, 9st 91b (including Alb overweight)... 1 Mr J Corbitt’s b g Captain, aged, lOst lib (including lib overweight

(Owner) 2 Mr J. Womer’s blk g Wrangler, syrs, Sit 101 b (including Sib overweight) (W. Mitchell 3 Mr M. Healy’e b g Bill Allan, 6yrs, Hit (3. Cotton) 0 Mr J. J. Dawson's ch g Why Not, aged, 10st ... > ... (J Smith) 0 Mr L. Markey's ch g Dan O'Brien, aged, Set 71b ... ... (Millet) 0 After some delay at the post, caused chiefly by the fracttonsness of Bill Allan, the field was despatched to a good' start, of which Why Not got rather the best At the first hurdle Dan O'Brien • led.

Wrangler and Bill Allan being his imme diate attendants, Mammock ten leogtba away, and Why Not already tailing off. This order was maintained until the third hurdle, where Why Not ran off, end Msmmook and Bill Allah closed on tha leaden. At the half-mile post .Dan O’Brien fell back beaten, and Mamnjpck took command. Turning into the Captain and Wrangler made their efforts, hot could never extend the loader, who won by four lengths without an effort Captain, very nicely ridden by Mr Cor bitt, was second, and Wrangler and Dan (TBrien, receiving unnecessary punish ment, third and fourth respectively. Time—3min Ssec. Totaliaator—226 -AO —L2l6a. Free Handicap of 40 aovs; one mile. Messrs M. and 0. Hobbs’ b g Jack, 6 yrs, Sst 101 b ... ... (Pnrdham) I Mr P. Bailer’s b g Tit Bit, 3yn, Set (Stretford) 2 Mr A. Boyle's b h, Tim Whifflsr, Sst 61b ... ... ... (Battorford) 3 Mr J. W. Thomas’s b m Little Pet, Ayrs, 6st ... (Thomas) 0 Jack jumped away with a four lengths lead, but was Immediately pulled back to the others, Tim WhifSer falling back. After they bad gone half a mile Little Pet was beaten, and Jack and Ht Bit took a strong lead. The pair entered the straight together, bnt Jack always had a little the beat of it, and won cleverly by half a neck. Time—lmin Aoseo. Totall sator—3Sl—ll2-L2 16j. Ashburton Cup, of 126 sova ; one mile and a half. Mr J. B. Pilbrow’s b o Fusilade, 3vrs, 7»t 21b ... (Clark) 1 Mr P. Butler’s bk h Talebearer, Sy», 7atßlb ... ... ...(Stretford) 2 Fusillade was the first away from a fair start, led throughout at a slow pace and won by ten lengths. Talebearer very fast at the finish Time, 2min Slisec. Totaiisator, 181—11A-LI 8.

Weakness and sickness changed to health ' and strength with Hop Bitters always if those j made by the American Co. See Force of habit—Oara is required In the formation of habit, seeing its important bearing on character. Many characters are spoiled through inattention to ' ordinary and simple matters Some drink ■. tea and coffee from mere force of habit, “because it is usual to do so,” of the panalty oftentimes of nervousness •ad indigestion. Cadbury’s Ooeos Bhsenoe contains the refreshing properties of. tea and coffee, with additional advantages* v over, those beverages, whilst It ai t&pfr tejmhn •s*«, “ “

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER iO. 1885



— (I I II I Totato Presented 17 28 27 72 Passed 7 22 25 64 A verage age ... Percentage of success in each 119 98 89 Standard 41 79 93 75



Wanted. ANTED Known—The Cheapest House in Town for first class Millinery and Drapery, H. C. Skohbs, i- ast street. * ' AN FED to dispose of a first-class Furniture Business fronting on East stieet sad Tailored street.—J.iftaßUH ANTED For a station, String Girl Good wages given. App<> y letter, to office <>f this paper, to i_.ii.il, before Sataruay, 12th mat. WANTED KNOWN— Kobbkx Elsxos, Bill Poster, Theatrical Aoenx, ! etc., Town Hall, Ashburton. Theatrical companies and others visiting Ashburton should communicate with the above. Orders by post or telegram promptly attended to 76b WANTED Known— Orders for Christ mas and New Year’s Cake are being booked at the lowest possible price, by W. Nobkish, Freetrade Bakery, East street, Athburton. _ VTBW Fruit just arrived by steamer, new currants, 6d per lb; new rat sms, 7d per lb; new sultanas, 8d per lb ; new figs, 8d per box; while sugar, d 3 per lb; mixed biscuits, 6d per lb; fresh but ter, 7d — at McGkkgqb s, Tapered street. 12 105 12 146



TOWLE’S pennyroyal and steel pills foi females quickly correct all irregnlan tiesand relieve the distress. sg symptoms s« prevalent with the sex. Boxes Is lsd and 2s 9d, of all chemists. Prepared only by B.T. Towle, chemist, Nottingham, Eng land. Wholesale of all the wholesale Ilfmwf.—Bewwe of imitations. I_^_p PARTNERSHIP NOTICE).



THE undersigned has much pleasure i stating that ho has admitted Mr JOHN ANDREW MACPBERSON inti. Partnership with him, and that the bnsi ness will in future be carried on under the style or firm of ZOUOH & MAOPHBRSON, Auctioneer*, Landf Katat© and Stock b*1‘““’ v “1“‘«"w“h. zoroa, * Auctioneer. Every description of Agency Business, Sales In Town and Country, Valuations and Commissions undertaken on the most reasonable terms. The usual Saturday Market Sales will be ma-ie as attractive is possible, and farmers may rely upon their stock and produce realising the HIGHEST Market VALUE, at a minimum cost. No yard eea charged when sales are effected. ZOUCH & MACPHERSON AUCTIONEERS, Ac. B E WARE 1 BEWARE!! IMITATIONS. OF ASK FOR HOULT’S TONIC Herbal J3eer. None Genuine except that bearing my label Try it! Try it! ! It is one of the Beat 1 Medicinal and Summer Tonics ever offered to the Public. Delivered in Ashburton at 2s per dozen Bottles not returned will be charged for.



T. HOULT, EAST ST BEET, ASHBURTON. 11 8 __ Di Speer’s, rjRIVATB DIbPENSAHY, Palmer- Jr # ton Buildings, Foot of Queen street, Auckland. Established for tno Scientific '•ud Speedy Cure of Chronic, Nervous, and Special Diseases. Dr Speer is a regu lar Graduated Physician, educated at Harvard College, U.B. Ha has devoted a lifetime to, and is acknowledged to be the most expert Physician in hia epecialty In the Un*ted States. Young men and Middle-aged Men, who suffer from Ner vons and Phyoical Debility, Loss o Energy and Memory, Eruptions on the Face, Mental Depression, Kidney and Bladder Troubles, Neuralgia, Rheuma tU m , Scrofula, Salt Rheum, Paralysis, Fits, Spinal Disease, St Vitus’ Dance, Liver Complaint, Asthma, Catarrh, Heart Disease, Gravel, Piles, etc , and are tired of taking mineral drags, will do well to come and try the Doctor’s method of cure as it will, if properly applied, telieve tjtam of their sofferings and restore them to health. The Doctor uses no mineral preparations; bis treatment consists wholly in the. use of vegetable remedies Many we they who have implanted in their sys tern, by improper use of calomel, seed, which produce an annual crop of disease, To ancb he would say, come and be healed It nutters not what your troubles may be, end let the Doctor examine your case. If it is curable, he will tell you ■>;ifit is not, he will tell yon that; for ho will not undertake a case unless he is confident of effecting a cure. It will coat yon nothing for consultation, so please call and satisfy yourselves that the Doctor understands your case. Dr 8. cures Humors and Diseases of the Blood. To ladiy who are afflicted by any of the . following complaints,—Cold extremities, weak stomachs, lame and weak backs, nervous and sink headaches, constipation and indigestion, pain in the aide and back jeachorrea, etc, etc.—l wish it distinctly undrt-i'*™* that J. do not claim to perform impossibilities, or to have a miraculous power. Alk«pplyi°g to me will receive my honest ipnion of their complaints. Mo experimenting- I will guarantee a positive cute in every case I undertake, or forfeit L2OO. Consultation in Office bv letter, FERES. Charges Moderate. Examinatioo and Advice LI. Call or ad dress; Dr H- J. Spear, Palmerston Buil dings, Auckland, New Zetland. Office Bohn: 9to I*. Ito 4, 6; toB p-m.; Sun days, 10 to 12. KB. All Medicines ne rm—-y fur a complete OOie can be tent Jiaw »<m on receipt of ay top*



Wa N TMI) Kaowu —Down again ! What, the price of wheat! No Bat the price of meat Lamb, fore quarters, 2s 6d; hindquarters, 3a 6d. Best sausages in the town, 5d per Id, at Baker and Oo b, London Butchery, Tan cred street. H 971



ITT AN TED Known — That juavks a*l) VV t: 0 . hashought 1009 yards superior Velveteen, all shades, from Is; dress goods grand value, worth 2s, now Is; iaaies’ jackets, cost 26s 6d, now 4s 6d ; bats and bonnets half-price ; winceys, 1 yard wide, 6d ; ladies* ulsters, 2s lid. 6a7 AMKU Known— lhat 8,. Lahcas- XBit will cu r - his family orders direct from toe Freezing Chamber, in nasi street, on and after November 1, when his customers can rely on well-uung meat and tree from flyblows. —K. Kan- Castke, rveady-Mouey Meat Mart, But* nett street, and (Somerset Uutohcty, ttsst ctieet. 9 ®32 , AJN J'KD Known— v\ ertheim oew- W mg Machines can be had on lime t'aymeuis at the .New Zealand Olotuiug raototy’s Branch, hast street, Ashuuitou. 227 b



Special Advertisements. i\/fOONT HUTT ROAD BOARD iVJL DISTRICT. Notice is hereby given that It is the intention of the Monnt Hutt Road Board at it? next meeting, on F IDAY, De cember 11, to iStrike a Rate of (£d) one t*rthing in the £ on all the rateable pro perty in the District for the period ending ;\lt.reh 31, 1886, and payable in one in stalment on Janaary 8, 1886. i'he Bate book is open for ir specuou at the Road Board Office, Methven. jolian Jackson, Chairman. Mount Hutt Road Board Office, Methven, November 25, 1885 11 6 Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, j Asthma, Coryza, Influenza, Con sumption, etc. KA IT’S Compound of Linseed, Ani seed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, etc, with Ohlorodyne. KAY'S Compound, a demulcent ex pectorant, for Coughs, Colds and Cbeqt Complaints KAY'» 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. CO AG CLINE Cement for Broken Articles. Sold everywhere. Sole makers— KAY BROS., 101 Stocknort, England



ANTED Known— To the .Ladies of Ashburton and surrounding dis lucia and the pubno in general. Mr J. MolsOfi, Impermeable Bootmaker, has re ceived a rarge shipment of French, Eng lish and German ladies* stioes, button up and elastic sides, great choice, now foi inspection, wnioh J. ißuison intends tiio posiug ot at reasonable rates during the coming holidays, nis own make always on baud or made to order. Bepauiug done with care and promptitude. Colo uial bouts of all kinds. IS ext to the Club, lanored sliest, Ashburton. 10 88u Special Advertisements. OTRAWBERRIES AND SCENERY. On WEDNitSDaY NEXT (December 2), the undersigned WILL OFISW his ex tensive grounds, on the Wakanut toad, to visitors and picnic parties- The Garden is replete with every variety of fruit, plea sant lounges and shady walks. The boat ing is in every respect excellent. Special arrangements made for the reception of private picnic parties, school children and other large numbers of visitors. Admission, 6d; boating, Is an hour, boatman extra ; fresh fruit, lowest price, 11 78 ti. HOJS T. BARGAIN,—First class English Lever Chronograph ST jP WAi’Cti ; Cheap. J, SALEK, Pawnbroker, Bast street Boating,



Christmas Cards. Christmas and New Year Cards, 1885*6. H. J. WOOD & CO. Respectfully 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 new season—lß3s-86—Christmas and New Year Caros are included OYER 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 Faul ner Eyre and Spottis woode John Walker & Co. Sydney J. Saunders and Co Marion and Co. L. Prang and Go., Boston, U.S. And several other Publishers



1 10 attempt a description of the various i. sorts of gems in Hand-painted Pal ettes, Shields, and Scrolls, Ivory and Satin, Natural Flowers and Ferns, Photo graphs (colored), Ohromo Cards in the moat delicate shades, Pearl and Shell* u. nun ted Sonvenirs, etc., would require too much space in Print, but we feel con* fideut that, for Beauty and Artistic Skill, the whole Assortment will be found second to none in New Zealand. We have also a fine assortment of Aus tralian and New Zealand Haud-painted and Photo and Chromo Cards by Cele brated Colonial Artists, suitable tor en closing to friends by the Home Mail. Now landed ex a.s. lonic and s.s. Rim utaka, 29 cases of new books including the new serial volumes—Boys Own Annual, Girls Own annual, and about 20 others. Also a very fine shipment of fancy station ery, photo albums, scrap albums, ladies’ hand bags, desks, workboxes, purses, and card cases, photo frames. We have a larger and better assorted stock of School Prize Books and sell cheaper than any house in N. whole sale and retail. Orders by post <>r through our Ashburton branch shall have our beat attention. H. J. WOOD AND CO., Stationers’ Hall, 240 High street, Christchurch, and at Titraro and Ashburton. r£l H B NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory



Bees.|Bees. Bees. W-X. W*X Wax. HlVBa HiVJiia. HIVcS. From Is 6d each at the Steam Sash, Door and Cabinet Works, Wakaaui road, Ashburton. I'. B. KILWottTH, 11 31 Proptieiot.



MPORTANT. Xna baa Francisco 31 ail loaves Ashburton JSovemoer 7th, and roaches London about December 18th, and atl who wish to re member their Home friends had better Bookseller, Stationer, Printer, and Newsagent, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton, for ghkistmas cards i UQUici'M aS CdiiDo 11 oHnioiMis Cards i 11 A splendid assortment is now open, ami inspection is solicited. SCHOOL. XFUZnI-s A large shipment having juat come to hand, ■ cnool Ciomtnuteea are respect fully requested to make an early selection Thomas Jb. Tarle>, apply to T. F. FARLEY, BUuKsKLLar, iiiTO., Oorcfer of Saunders’ Building, Ash barton



CONTRACTORS To >u 3 New Zealand Government Rail* ways. Post Offices, Volunteer Corpa, &c, *&o, «So. 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 be entrusted to the Manager of the N.Z. Olothing Factory branches in the follow ing centres, viz:— Dunedin Nelson Palmerston N. Invercargill Hokitika NewFlymonth | i tamaru Grey mouth Napier Waimate Keeft.m Waipawa limaru Wellington Hastings Ashburton Masterton Gisborne ’y'hristchurob. Wanganui Thames Lyttelton Hawera Auckland



Victorian Steam Carriage Works. J. R. STEEL & SON WISH to intimate to the Public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that, having obtained STEAM POWER and other Machinery requisite for the carrying on their 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. Wbitechapels from £25. Buggies from £3O. P.S.—Special attention paid to Repainting and Retrimming. VICTORIAN STEAM IRON WORKS AHD „ „ GENERAL SHOEING FORGE. J. R. S. & SON, while thanking the public for their past liberal support in this department, beg to intimate tha F , having procured first-class Machinery, they are now in a position to undertake all kinds of Engineering work. special attention is given to Turning, Boring and the Repairing of all kinds of Machinery, including Combines, Engines, Reaper aud Binders and every description of Agricultural Implements. ESTIMATES given for Contractors and Builders Ironwork. HORSES CAREFULLY HOD—Draughts, 7s ; Hacks, 6s. 8 4|6 Victoria House. DISTRIBUTION OP JT BOHEMIAN GLASS VASES, Etc., To Purchasers of Parcels amounting to TEN SHILLINGS AND ONE POUND. rtioies to be Exhibited in Windows In a few days. Presents equal to s reduction . of THREE SHILLINGS IN THE POUND, to be distributed upon arrival. Jjimant and Coe, aWHRdIi DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, Rzo, «o 4 Tißcn*



Special Advertisements. ASHB ETON COAL AND FIREWOOD DEPOT. R. 8e Bean tiegß to inform the inhabitants of Ash burton that he still continues to deliver new artle. Westport, and BROOKFIBLU OO vL. at lowest rates. Firewood, Poland Rails, Stases Etc., Potatoes Chaff, Oats, Bran, Sharps, Etc B. S. BEAN, 8 419 West street.



ÜBLIO NOTICE. MESSRS SPENSLEY & 00., Music Warehousemen, OHRISrOHDROH, Have appointed T. F. Farley, Book seller, Stationer and Printer, Ashburton, their Agent for the sale of Pianos, Harmoniums, American Organs, and have sui-plied him with a lar;o Blocs of 'beet Music, comprising the latest and most nopular ‘‘■ongs, Duets, Piece Music, Dances, etc.; also, Violins, Cornels, Flutes, Accordiana, Violin Bows, Concer tinas, etc. Pianos, American Organs and Harmoniums sold upon deferred pay ments. Easy terms granted- A splendid stock now on view at T. F. Fablet's Music Warehouse, Saunders’s Buildings, Ashburton. More than 3,000 sheets of music now on hand. 8 288



ITIOR CHRISTMAS SEASON. SPECIAL TO SCHOOLS AND COMMITTEES. I have just unpacked a Large Case of New and Carefully Selected REWARD & PRESENTATION BOOKS Which I can dispose of at very low Prices, having made special arrangement for the Christmas Season. Inspection RbspbotfomiY Invited. » Will Open Shortly Bazaar! Bazaar!! TOYS AND FANCY GOODS. R. Bevan, STATIONER BOOKSELLER, &c., (Next Shop to Quid's Hotel) Saunders' Buildings.



AUSTRALIAN MERCANTILE A UNION INSURANCE COMPANY. The onia Company in Canterbury WHICH DID NOT RAISE RATES 33J PER cent on Country Risks. Wrarb now, as wb have been for THE PAST THREE TEAKS, ACCEPTING RISKS AT 25 PER CuNX OFF TARIFF. W. B. MOSS, Agent for Ashburton District. September 22, 1886. 9 616 HAVING purchased the Asphalting Plant and Business formerly carried on t»y Mr James Bradley, I am in a posi tion to execute any orders 1 rary hr favored with. All asphalt work guaranteed. Ranges taken out and re-set in the be* possible manner. Jobbing work in gene ral done. J Cram, OPPOSITE CONVENT, Wakanui Road. Orders may be left with Mr J. C. Duncan. Old New Zealand Bank. 10 799 Wilhelm Zander RESPECTF* LLY notifies the public of Ashburton and its vicinity that be HAS TAKEN OVER MR R CLARK’S HAIRDRESSING, tobacco, and FANCY GOODS BUSINESS, And will carry on the same on his own account. In addition to the well assorted stock I have just opened out a variety of P.FBS, SCENTS, BrUBHWARE, AND FANCY Goods of is.very i/bßC«iptxon, ALL DIRECT IMPORTED, Also, Cricketing and Lawn Tennis Matkkial at greatly REEfUCED PRICES. A trial solicited. —Ladies’ and Gentle men’s Hairdressing and Hair Work of every description made up on the shortest notice.—A Private Room for itadies.— Monthly subscriptions now open. WILHELM ZANDER, Tobacconist, Hairdresser, and Fancy Goods Dealer, EAST STREET, AaUBURTON. 11 997



Wells “ Rough on Corns.”—Ask for Wells’ Rough <M| Corns.” Quicks relief, complete, peonaueftt cure. Corns, warts, borons. Th* N. 3. pnja ■ I