COMMERCIAL.

Ashburton Guardian Office. Tuesday afternoon, Mr T. Bullock reports on the horse market lor the week ending Saturday, November 7 : 24 horses were entered for the day’s sale. There was about an ave age attendance of far mers and others, and for anything like good stock offered biddings were.fairly spirited, but A large proportion of the class of horses offering just now are of an inferior stamp and conse quently sell at low prices. Out of the 24 booked, 13 were sold as follow—medium draughts, suitable for farm work, Lio 10s to L.l'7, according to < escription; aged, do, L 7 10s to L 8 ; there were no first-class draughts offered ; light harness horses of a fairly good stamp, L 7 to Life; hacks, I 4 5 s 1° 5 s • several others, very infer.or, changed hands at low figures.

MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES. Saturday, Novjembrr 14 Messrs Matson, Cox and 00., at Tatter •all’s,West street—Land, Live and Dead Stock, etc Mr Thos. Bullock, at the Arcade, Barnett Street—Horses and Sundries Mr Alfred Harrison, at his Salerooms — Prodace and Sundries Mr W. E. Zooch, at bis rooms, Havelock street—Produce and Sundries ’ MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, Etc. Thursday, Novkmbbr 12. Ashburton Gas Company—Meeting in the Arcade Chambers, at 3 o’clock St John’s Lodge—Meeting in the Masonic Ball, at 7.30 Monday, Notbmber 16 Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers, at 7.30 Wednesday, Notxhber 25 Asiibnrton County Council—At Council Chambers, 11 a.m.

MAIL NOTICES.

close atthe Ashburton Post Office follows: — For Christchurch and North at 6 a.m, 10.30 a-m., and 6 p.m., daily. For Chertaey Rakaia, &c., at 10.30 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, and Geraldine, at 10 a-m. daily. For Temuka, at 10 a.m. and 4 30 p-tn. daily. tot Tima/u and Sonth, at 10 a.si., and 430 p.m., daily. Foe Greens treet, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10.45 a.m. For Wakanui, Elgin, Seaview, Seafield, nd Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at 6.80 a.m. For tfount Somers, daily at 4.30 p.m. For Mayfield and Ruspuna, on Mon days and Thursdays, at 4.30 p.m. For Ashton, Waterton and Longbeach, at 4.30p.m. daily. “ For Flemington, on Mondays, Wednes days, and Fridays, at 4.30 p.m. For Newlands, on Tuesdays and Fri lays at 10.30 a.m. Foa Hampstead at 9 a. m. daily.

arrive at the Ashburton POl4 Ofioe— from Christchurch and Bakaia at 10.16 a.m., 4.35 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. From Ohertsey, «fco. at 10.15 a.m. and 4.35 p.m. daily. From Dunedin and intermediate places at 5.5 P Mn. daily. From Temuka and Timaru at 10.40 a.nu and 5.30 p.m daily. From Greenstreet, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10 *.m. From Mount Somers, daily at 10.5 ask From Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Wed oeedaye and Saturdays, at 10.5 a.m. From Ashton, Waterton, and Long baach at 10 a.m. daily. From Newlands, on Tuesdays and Fri days, at<J.3o p.m. From Flemmgton on Tuesdays, Thor* lays, and Satnrdyas, at 10a.m. From Hampstead at 9-30 a.m. daily.

BIRTH.

Ekid. —On the 7th November, at Ardlia, Rakaia, the wife of Arthur J. Reid, of a aon.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER, 11, 1885. Mr Gladstone’s Manifesto.

Mr Gladstone’s political programme —laid before the country in a circular letter compiled by the honorable gentleman —is published in English hies received by the last European mail. Mr Gladstone’s somewhat oracular sen tences are more remarkable for their moderation and vagueness than for their persuasive force, but the personal claims of the late Premier maintain him at the head of a great party, a party that will probably constitute a substantial major ity in the next House of Commons, and his manifesto is evidently intended to

reconcile and unite the different sec tions of the present Opposition. There can be no doubt that the publication has very much solidified the Liberal ranks, and at the same time, by its sober and conciliatory tone, refuted the more virulent attacks of his opponents. Space will not permit us to examine the manifesto in detail, but the apologetic reference to the Soudan expedition is of too much interest to pass unnoticed. “ Our mistakes in the Soudan,” writes Mr Gladstone, “ I cannot now state in detail. The task belongs to history. Our responsibility for them cannot be questioned. Yet its character ought not to be misapprehended. In such a task, miscarriages were inevitable. They are the proper and certain conse quence of undertakings that war against nature, and that lie beyond the scope of human means and of rational and prudent human action; and the first authors of these undertakings are the real makers of the mischief.” This

is not very definite, but it is characteristic, and, with similar eva sions, lends force to the assertion of Mr Gladstone’s opponents that “ the mani festo isone linked lullabyof apology long drawn out.” This criticism, it is true, might be levelled against any compre hensive defence and exposition of the policy of any Government that has been m power during the present cen tury, but Mr Gladstone on the present occasion is rather too candid and con conciliatory. The manifesto, as we have indicated, is made up of generali ties, and may be very liberally con strued at a later period. Some planks m the Radical platform—the abolition of the House of Lords, tbe disesufj

lishment of the Church, free education, and others, —should, it says, be allowed to stand over for the present, but to the policy of the advanced Liberals, of which we gave a synopsis a few days ago, it gives a general, but still vague, sanction. One of the most important sentences, to our mind, is contained in, what we may call, the in troduction to the manifesto. Mr Glad stone says, “ It is obviously not pos sible for me to repeat, in a new Parlia ment, anything like the labors of the older one. But lam too closely asso ciated with the public proceedings of the last six sessions to withdraw myself irom the acquittal or condemnation which is about to be pronounced.” If these words have any meaning at all, we may assume them to indicate that, should Mr Gladstone be the victor in the approaching campaign, he will not willingly long remain at the head of the party he has done to much to consoli date. But, whether the late Premier retire voluntarily or no, it is too evident that, at an early date, the Liberal party will have to find some other leader to direct and control the policy enunciated by their eminent chief.

Sanitary. At the last meeting of the Ashburton Borough Council a petition was read from a number of residents in the north-east part of the town, praying that steps might at once be taken to re move a nuisance,—an accumulation of festering, fever-tainted filth, —from the northern part of East street. After a prolonged discussion it was resolved to grant the request made by the peti tioners, but, although rather more than a fortnight has since elapsed, no steps have yet been taken to rid the Borough of the pestilent hot-bed. There can be no doubt that some of our sanitary affairs stand in the greatest need of more adjustment and better administra tion. We almost despair of arousing the public generally to a sense of the urgency of this question, or to an ap preciation *f the danger, damage and waste of our present system, or rather want of system. Not only are indivi duals allowed to poison themselves and their neighbors and by infection their fellow countrymen at large, but our local bodies complacently ignore the laws of health, and appear determined to contribute their share towards the disease and death of the country. Summer is now rapidly approaching and unless some speedy and effectual steps be taken to improve the sanitary condition of the town, we shall, un doubtedly pay the penalty, provided by the laws of nature. Looking at the simplicity of these laws and the severity of the penalty it is surprising that un wholesome habits and accumulations are not looked upon as crime, and per sons guilty in this way punished as a man would be for any other heinous offence against society. How renova ting would this be to all but the doc tors. True, many of our affluent citi zens and prominent public men would languish in “durance vile,” but im proved health would abundantly recon cile society to the enforced seclusion of some of her brightest, but criminally negligent, ornaments. It is especially the duty of etery man undertaking to assist in the administration of our local government to learn thoroughly the laws that subserve the preservation of health. Whatever we in our ignorance may do, these laws will take care of themselves, and preserve a consistent course. We could point to a score of spots in this Borough where fever and diphtheria are being generated either by the neglect of individuals or by the neglect of the Council. The persons responsible for these hot-beds of dis ease, when relatives die of malignant disorders, will sing over their grave, “ Thy will be done,” As an expression of the submission with which we suffer this is all right enough, but let us never forgot that it is because the will of the Lord is not done that we are thus visited.

As we go to press we have received a lengthy telegram from Auckland, giving particulars of a daring outrage committed by natives at Te Wairoa, Lake Tarawera, ou Saturday last. It appears that the natives desired to regain possession of the Terrace hotel, leased by them to Mrs Robert Graham. To realise this desire they attempted to forcibly eject Mrs Gra ham. A series of conflicts ensued between the friends ef the lessee and the natives, but ultimately the chief, Wi Kepa, who had taken a prominent part in creating the disturbance, promised that the offen ders should appear at the R. M. Court on Monday. This promise was kept, but the hearing of the charges was adjourned until December 3, the prisoners being re leased on bail.

A man named Jones, who was gored by a bull he was taking to the Auckland Agricultural Show, died on Monday from hia injuries. A meeting of the ladies of the congre gation of St Stephen’s Church will be held in the parsonage, at 4 p.m. to-morruw, for the purpose of making arrangements for the annual garden party. In another column the Incumbent invites a large attendance.

The poll in connection with the pro posed Timaru harbor loan of LIOO,OOO •hows an overwhelming majority ia its favor. Mr J. A. Cunningham, son of Mr A. H, Cunningham, an old Canterbury set tler, died in Napier yesterday, after a short illness. The usual stock sale was not held at Addington to day on account of the Can terbury Agricultural and Pastoral Asso ciation’s annual show. A large number of Ashburton residents left for Christchurch by train this morn ing, but the efflux of visitors to the Christchurch show was not so large as usual. Mr W. A. Sutton, formerly Sheep In spector in the Wairarapa district, whose dismissal from the service created a good deal of attention during last session, and la whose favor a Select Committee re ported, has been appointed to proceed South on behalf of the Colonial Secre tary’s Department to enquire into the working of the Sheep and Babbit Act in that Island. It is said that the adminis tration of the department in certain parts of the South ia giving a great d«a of dis satisfaction. Mr Sutton left Wellington for the South yesterday. Remember American Co.’s Hop Bitters never does harm but good to the smrlle;t child a ways and continually, See and read Don’t Die in the House. “ Rough on Rats ” clears out rats, mice, beetles, roaches, bed-bugs, flies, ants, insects, moles, jack rabbits, gopht&ers. The N.Z, Drug Co General Agn *

Indigestion and Liver Complaints.—For these complaints Baxter’s Compound Quinine Fills have proved a specific, acting powerfully on the liver and mildly on the stomach. Sold everywhere, or post free from J. Baxter Chemist, Christchurch, for 19 «r 44 stamps.

A S&d Francisco paper calls MusTerne, lately here with the Buffalo Minstrel Troupe “the brightest planet in the serio-comic firmament.” For the sake of night tra vellers we hope there is a moon In that locality. There was a lur_'o attendance of the public at the drill shed last evening to witness the final bayonet exercise practice of the Ashburton Rifles’ representative team. The exercise was gone through with great accuracy and precision, and the efforts of the men were frequently ap plauded. The team proceeded to Christ church by the 8 30 a m. special train to day, to take part in the bayonet contest at the Christchurch Drill shed this even ing.

The first annual dog show under the auspices of the Canterbury Fox Terrier Club was held in Christchurch yesterday. Three hundred and twenty dogs were entered, and were on the whole of a superior class. The Penguin left Lyttelton for Dunedin yesterday afternoon in tow of the Tsra wera.

A number of telegrams despatched from Auckland and other northern stations early yesterday afternoon did not reach us until between 7 and 8 o’clock last even ing. The delays appeared to have occurred in the despatching telegraph offices, as the local officials displayed their usual courtesy and promptitude iu placing ua in possession of the messages. It will be seen from a telegram appear ing in this issue that the contest between the Bluff-Invercargill railway and waggon carriage is still maintained. At present there appears to be no probability of the waggon proprietors having to succumb to their powerful, but woefully misguided, opponent

There was a fairly good attendance at the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s Show in Christchurch yes terday. To-day was the popular “ Show Day," and a brief summary, telegraphed by our special reporter, appears in this issue.

The Court of Appea l sat in Wellington yesterday morning, the Judges present neing the Chief Judge and Justices Gillies and Williams. The only business done during the morning sitting was arranging the order of business. The following is the list of cases set down : F ,wler and others v Wilkin—motion for new trial; Ell v Harper (three cases)— motion for farther time to appeal; Saun ders and another v Cabot—motion to set aside judgment; Ward v National Bank— motion to set aside decree; Wilson and other v Brighton—motion to set asi e judgment; McQueen and others t Dockery- The whole of these cases are from Christchurch. In addition there were two Crown oases reserved from Dune din, viz, Regina v Lovgrove, and Regina v Poole. The Ashburton schools will be examined by the Education Board’s Inspectors on November 18tb, 19th, and 20th, Sir Julius and Lady Vogel have arrived In Christchurch for the holidays. They will return south at the end of the week.

Some misapprehension appears to pre vail among School Committees as to the course necessary to bring the compulsory clauses of the duoation Act into opera tion, and, as Committees have recently been recommended by the North Canter bury Board of Education to enforce those clauses of the Act, we may state that it is necessary for a majority of the Committee to formally adopt them before they can be enforced against delinquents. Three horses were killed by accident at the Wiuton races on Monday. An old English fancy fair on a large scale was opened in the drillshed, Christ church, yesterday. The object is to raise money to pay off the debt on the build ing. The interior is turned into a realistic representation of an old English street. The attendance has been large. Holloways Pil-is.—Nervous Debility- No part of the human machine requires more watching than the nervous system—upon it hangs health and life itself. These pills are the best regulators and strengthened of the nerves, and the safest general purifiers. Nau sea, headache, giddiness, numbness, and men tal apathy yield to them. They dispatch in a summary manner those distressing dyspeptic symptoms, stomachic pains, fulness at the pit of the stomach, abdominal distension, and over come both capricious appetites and confined bowels—the commonly accompanying signs of defective or deranged nervous power. Hollo way’s Pills are particularly recommended to persons of studious and sedentary habits, who gradually sink into a nervous and debilitated state, unless some such restorative be occa sionally taken.— c Advt.l

METROPOLITAN SHOW.

(By Telegraph.) Christchurch, To-day. The weather is beautiful for the Metro politan Show, which is attended by large crowds. The toUl number of exhibits is 1,?68, against 1,298 last year. The quality is good. Sheep, cattle, and pigs display great general excellence, au improvement on last year. Horees, though not very numerous, are good. The show of im plements is equal to anything seen here. Local manufactures and products are very superior in quality. Dairy produce excellent. The principal prize win ners are in Merinos —R. Campbell and Sons, and MoMaacer’s Executors; Leicester—J. Bonifani, J. Ha}don, A. Murdoch, and W. Boag; Lincolns—O. Withell and W. Morris; Ootswolds - W. Boag; Southdowns—H J. Washburn and S. Garforth; Crossbreds—o. Withell; Shorthorns—J Deans; Gold medals for best bpll, heifer, and fat cattle—S. Gar forth; Draughts horse—MoKellarand J. Stark; Blood horses—J. Spence ; Pigs— E. Clarkson; Dairy produce—M. Peach and 0. B. Candy.

THE MELBOURNE CUP.

The Sydney Morning Herald, of 4th, states that the news of the victory of Sheet Anchor was read by the crowd with silence, and after discussing the result for a few minutes, the assemblage slowly melted away, leaving only a few seedy hangers-on of the turf in possession of the roadway, and these, seeing they were con spicuous, soon merged into ordinary pis sers by. Very few of the Sydney public have gained by Sheet Anchor's triumph— Nordenfeldt, Despot, and Trenton being the idols of speculation; but in Melbourne and Ballarat he was heartily supported, '"he special correspondent of the Herald

wired as follows:—“ Severity of pace told on Oerise and Blue, St. John, Metcl, and Brown and Rose, and then ensued the most desperate struggle that was ever seen for a big race in Australia. Sheet Anchor, Trenton, Grace Darling, Norden feidt, and Minerva raced up the straight at a terriffio pace, and at each stride the

quartette were gaining on Sheet Anchor ; Trenton, who had been disappointed at the entrance to the straight, was answer ing every call, and Nordenfeldt, who was interfered with at the distance, had much to contend against. All were looked in a bunch with whips and spurs at work- They flashed past the post, and even the judge was unequal to the task of separat ing them, for be placed Sheet Anchor first, Blink Bonny second, and Trenton third, whereas, as a matter of fact, it was Sheet Anchor, Grace Darling, and Tren ton, who ware uot a head clear of Nor denfeldt. The numbers as first hoisted were flashed all over the colonies, and as the judge (Mr Walkloy) also made a serious error with regard to the Darby, ijt becomes the duty of the Club to ask biqi to resign.”

ASHBURTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE

The usual monthly meeting of the Ash burton School Committee was held at the Borough School last evening* Present— Messrs A. Orr (in the chair), W. H. Collins, and S. Alcorn. OOHBISFONDBNOB. The minutes of the last ordinary and special meetings having been readsnd con firmed, the following correspondence was read;—(l) from the North Canterbury Board of Education, aaking if the com pulsory provisions of the Education Act were in force in the district—The Clerk had replied in the affirmative ; (2) from the same, notifying that the petition from residents in the Hampstead district, pray ing that Hampstead and aurronndinga might be constituted a separate school district wonld be granted; (3) from the Aahtoa School Committee,! suggesting co-operation between the School Commit tees In the county to secure a local repre sentative on the Board of Education. The Ashburton Committee suggested Mr £. G, Wright as a amiable representative ; (4) from the North Canterbury Board of Education, enclosing draft agreement for signatures of pupil teachers ; (6) from the same, forwarding account from Sealy Brothers to be passed by the Committee ; (6) frrotn the same, enclosing copy of recent amendments to Education Act; (7) from Mr W. J. Silcock, apologising for nou-attendanee—On the motion of Mr Alcorn, leave of absence was granted to Mr Siloool.

OTMNASTIC APPARATUS. On the motion of Mr Collins |it was resolved to call the attention of the Board to the need of gymnastic apparatus at the side school. master's REPORT. The Master's report was read as fol lows;—“ The summary of attendance at the Main and Side Schools Is as follows— Main School: On roll—boys, 219; girls, 216 ; total, 434. Side School: On roll— boys, 96; girls, 99; total, 195 Average Attendance—Main School: Boys, 165; girls, 1,63 6; total, 328.6. Side (School: Boys, 78; girls, 77; total, 166. The In spectors have notified their intention to examine the school on the 18tb, 19th, and 20th instants, when, no doubt, they will be glad to meet any of the Committee who like to be present on that occasion. Will the Committee please forward to the Board the name of Isabella Wilkie, so that she may be appointed a Pupil Teacher in place of Henry Priston. The only thing 1 have to ask the Committee this month is that they would get the lower half of the windows in the Infant Room either painted or froatei. 1 defer all other matters until after the Inspectors' Examinations, the result of which will be known by next Committee meeting.” REPAIRS. The acting Chairman was authorised to have painting and repairs required ef fected. VISITING COMMITTEE. Messrs J. Orr and S. W. Alcorn were appointed as Visiting Committee for the ensuing month. . PUPIL TEACHER. It was resolved to recommend Miss Isa bella Wilkie to the Board of Education for appointment as a pupil teacher. PATMBNTS. The usual monthly accounts were passed for payment, and the Committee ad journed.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible lor the opinions expressed by our correspondents.

TEMPERANCE AGITATION.

To the Editor. Sib, Your correspondent “ Modera tion,” like the "intemperate” temperance people uses most immoderate language. I am not a teetotaller, although I am utterly at a loss to find any excuse—even the poorest one—for moderate drinking. 1 agree with your articles on " Temperance Agitation,” although you do not express yourself very clearly, but I shall be very glad if yon or your correspondent "Mo deration ” will provide me with a good valid excuse for taking, say, two, six, or twelve " nips ” a day and a few more during the evening. X was not mncb en lightened by Mr Burnett’s addresses, but 1 willingly gave a shilling to the collec tion, and do not see that it concerns Moderation ” or me if the lecturer makes a fortune at his profession. 1 would not do the same work for two for. tunes. I am, etc, Temperance.

SPORTING.

C.J.C. METROPOLITAN MEETING.

The results of the following races were telegraphed after we went to press yester day ; Th« Welcome Stakrs, a sweepstakes of sora each, with 300 sovs added ; se cond horse to receive 50 sovs, and the third bone 25 sovs from the stake; four furlongs. (Closed with 40 sabs). Mr H. Goodman’s ch f Apropos, by Apremont—Rupee, Sst ... (01iff >rd) 1 Mr J£. Lyon’s b o, by Albany—Fal lacy, Sat 61b ... (Kean) 2 Mr P. Butler's br c Artillery, by Mus ket— Onida, Sat 51b ... (Stratford) 3 Hon G. McLean’s b c St Ives, by Gor-

ton—. Legerdemain, Sst 51b...(White) 0 Mr G. G. Stead’s b f Sierra, by Apre mont—Hammock, Sst ... (findings) 0 Mr J. Stephenson’s br f, by Apremont —Red Rose, Sat ... (Boyle) 0 Mr B. Cutts’ b f Galatea, by Apremont —Nautilus, Sst (Brown) 0 Time—s2jec.

The Selling Plate Handicap, a sweep stakes of 1 sov each, with 100 aova added; aecond horse to receive 2J aova, and the third horae 10 sots from the stake; ode mile and a half. Mr G. G. Stead’s Ravenscraig, by Craig Millar—Lady Ravens worth (White) 1 Mr M. Sherwin’s Mokarakara

(Myers) 2 Mr P. Batter’s Tim Whiffler (Stratford) 3 Mr h. Goodman’* Billy ... (Kean) 0 Time—2min 44sec. Dividends—ln side, L2 shares, L 8 la; outside, i. 3 8s 6d- Riooarion Welter Handicap, a sweep stakes of 3 aova each, with 100 aova added; second horse to receive 20 sovs, and third horse 10 sovs from the stake; aix furlonga. Messrs M. and 0. Hobb’s b a Jack Bvra

(Clifford) 1 Mr M. Duncan's gr m Ironsides, 4yrs (Stratford) 2 Mr H. D, Bradley’s br h Puck. 4yrs (Mitchell) 3 Mr P. Butler’s bk b Talebearer, 4yrs (Butler) 0 Mr G. G. Stead’s oh g Tres Sec, 4yra

(Rndings) 0 Mr S. Biggott’a oh m Adventuress, 4ya (J. Webster) 0 Mr R. Ray’s b g Leodogran, syrs (Purdham) 0 Mr H. Redwood’s ch g Sprit, 3yia (Thompson) 0 Mr D. O'Brien's br o Derwsnter, 3ys (Kean) 0 Dividends—lnside, LI shares, LS 8s 6d outside, L 6 19s 6d. Scratch Selling Race, of 30 sovs ; aix furlongs. Mr Crocker’s r m Silver Queen ... 1 Princess Royal, Duchess of Albany, Iris, Fair Play, Nelly, Skipjack, Our Ned, Mor, Nor’-Wester, Ida, Gold Dost, Brunetree, Piesio, and Dutchman a'so ran.

Dividends—l aside, L 5 12s; outside. MWi, *

The following acceptances for to-mor row’s races were received at noon to* day;— Htr&sLß Back Handioaf. at lb ,t lb Master Agnes 12 7 Secretary ... 10 4 Uacoarooi... II 5 Kingaak ... 9 7 Director ... II 2 Alim ... 9 7 Ravenswood 11 0 Brian Born 9 7 Peter Osbeok 10 12 Barrington 9 0 Mainboom... 10 10 Temnka.... 9 0 Foreman... 10 4 Andy ... 9 0 Stasis Haitoioaf. Tnrqndise... 9 4 Talebearer... 8 0 Nelson ... 812 Minerva ... 713 Necklace ... 810 Alpine Bose 7 7 Pearl ... 8 8 Rocket ... 7 7 Maligner ... 8 6 Take Miss... 7 3 Loohlel ... 8 ft Conundrum 9 7 Oapt Webster 8 3 Silver Queen 8 0 Epsom High Wa qht Bakoioaf. Admin’trat’r 10 ft Alpine Rose 9 0 Talebearer... 10 2 Tree See ... 8 7 Marion ... 912 Pack ... 8 7 JcVBNILB PIATB. Mirella Ruby Tiger Tim Sondan Sierra Tasmania Albany-Fallaey eolt Spade Guinea

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB SPRING MEETING. Owing to delay in transmission tbe fol lowing results of yesterday's racing at the Auckland Racing Club's Spring Meeting did not reach na nntill 7.30 p m. yesterday. Trial Stakbs, of 100 sovs. One mile. Mr H. Howard's b m Wood Nymph, by Musket—Sylvia, 4yrs, Sat 21b

(Taylor) 1 Mr R. Robertaoc’a b m Mitnilltau, 6yrs, Sstlllb ... ... (Hope) 2 Mr W. K. Carter's b g Rewi, aged, 9stllb ... (W ; *|«) 3 Rob Roy, aged, Sat 3lb (Hobson); Lionel, 3yra, 7«t 91b (Locumbe); Nemesis, 3yre, ?«t 9lb (G. Laiog); St Michael, 3yrs, 7st 61 b (Look) ; Lioness, 3yra, 7st 4'b (Q. Williams); Empress, 3yr«, 7st 41b . (Durston), also ran. Welcome Stakes, of 160 sove; fire furlongs. Mr D. M’Einnon’a Scot Free, by Ster ling Worth—dam by Dainty Artel, Bst9lb (Wilmott) 1 Mr Balmain’s Reproach, by Fitz’ier colea—Slander, Bst lib (Thorpe) 2, Mr Lnabingtoci’a Lady Norab, by

Oadogan—Steppe, Bst ... ' ... $ Petroleum, by Oadogan—PetroleoM ; Green Mount, by Anteros—Lady Mary j Otemorne, by Oadogan Mias Laura j Tambour, by Musket—Moonlight; Ri cochet, by Musket—Rryoina, aUo ran. Handicap Hvbdme Rack, of 100 soys; over eight flights of hurdles; two miles. Mr Leonard’s Shotover, lOst 21b (Bae) 1 Mr barter’s Alario, lOst 71b (Goldsmith) -2 Mr R. Peck’s Ngata, lOst 51b (fteamn) 3 Woodpecker, Minuet, and Caoutchouc also ran.

Prince or Wales’s Handicap, of 150 sovs; one mile and a half. Mr D. Twohill'a Cinderella, by Javelin —Ringa, 6st ... ... (Hickey) I Mr Howard’s Wood Nymph, Bit 21b (T, Taylor) 3 Mr Sir Bedivere, 7at 21b ... 3 Rewi, Kalo, Noumea, Revolver, and Victoria also ran. Selling Steeplechase, of 80 eovs; about three miles and a half. Mr H. N. Smith's Reform, 26 sots, 10st 4lb ... (J. Bar) 1 Mr D. Harford’s Hawthorn, 40 sots, lOatlllb ... ' ... (O. Warren) 8 Mr W. Brimblecombe’a Julia Ann, 25 Bovs, 10*t 4lb 3 Fair Play, Comanche, Joe, Reckless, Rebel Chief, and Misfortune also started. Epsom Plats, of 100 sovs; fire furlongs. Messrs Lyon and Blaikie’s Patroleum, by Cadogan—Petroleuse, 7st 71b (Williams) 1 Mr D. M’Kinnon’s Scot Free, 7st 41b

(Hudson) 3 Mr J. Balmain’s Reproach, 7st 21b i (Kidd) 3 St Michael, Lioness, Nemesis, Cre morne, and Tomoana also ran.

CABEL NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE

fBHOTaK’o — UOPTHIMHT. 1 The Guildhall Banquet. London, November 10. The annual Lord Mayor’s dinner was held at Guildhall last night. Lord Salisbury, replying to the toast of Her Majesty’s Ministers, stated that Russia was heartily co-operating with Great Britain in marking the Russo-Afghan frontier. Referring to the Burmese difficulty, he said as little change would be made in the administration of Bur mah as was consistent with the interests of the British Empire. Alluding to the Conference now sitting at Constanti nople, be expressed hope that such a settlement would be arrived at as would satisfy the people concerned. The policy of Her Majesty’s Government in Ireland was to uphold the Union and protect loyalists, and generally to strive to give contentment and happiness to. the people.

Shipping. London, November 9. Arrived Cooleen, from Lyttelton (August 15).

The Mails. The Australian mails, ex Orient Co’s Sorata, were delivered to-day, via. Naples. (Received November 11, noon.) Midlothian Campaign. London, November 10 Mr Gladstone commenced &s Mid-

lothian campaign by addressing a crowded meeting of bis constituents at Edinburgh last night. He was greeted with the utmost enthusiasm, and in the course of bis address exhorted the Liberal party to remain united, and confront boldly the demands made for separation from the United Kingdom by Ireland. (Received November 11, 2 45 pm.) Abdnction Cases.

London. | November 10. Sentence was passed to-day on the prisoners found guilty of abduction and conspiracy in connection with the Arm strong case. Stead, editor of the \Pall Mall Gazette, found guilty of ab duction, was sentenced to three years* imprisonment, while Jacques, of same journal, found guilty of conspiracy, re ceived one year. Rebecca Jarrett and Madame Maurey were each sentenced to six months’ imprisonment, in latter case with hard labor.

AUSTRALIAN.

[bbcteb’s telegrams—copyright. ] .Sydney, Yesterday. Hew Governor. His Excellency Lord Augustus Loftus and family left yesterday even mg for Melbourne, where they will be the guests of Sir Henry Loch for a short time previous to their departure for England. Pending the arrival of Lord Carrington, the administration-.of Government will be in the hands of Sly James Martin. Reported Massacre. jfl No further details have been received in regard to the reported massacre of the Geographical Expedition by Fly River Natives. The rumours their fate are generally discredited ia veU-iaformed circles,

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, iHHfi.



VOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. Advertisements for Thb Ashburton Guardian must be sent in not later than $ p.m., with the number of insertion, written plainly on the copy, otherwise they will be inserted until counter manded, and charged accordingly. Re place Advertisements must be supplied previous to that on which they re to’be inserted. Speoial notices can be received up to 5.30 p,m., but will be charged double ates. All notices of B rths, Marriages, or Deaths must be accompanied by the sig of the sender, as a guarantee of »d faith. All advertisements and business letters be addressed Thb Manager ; literary communications should be addressed to Thb Editor.



TO TRAVEL this season the Thorough bred imported Horse Calstock. After this date the fees will be:—L6 6a lor thoroughbreds; L2 10s for half-brede; guarantees, L 7 7» Good English grass paddocks free nntil Ist of January 1886 All ca'e but no responsibility. Groomage fees, 6s, paid first service. Boeing results prove that the deci sion of the judges at our show, held on the 30th of- October, with regard to our blood stock has been fully justified in the winner of the Melbourne Cup, the winner’s being got by Castle Bill, sire of our local horse Calstock. Good breeding this. Castle Hill is acknowledged to be the sire of tb« beat horses over sticks in the Southern Hemisphere- ip H K REASON WHY 088 AND AXiCOEN’S Gigantic Drapery Sale is such an Immense Success Because the sale is a genuine one, every article being reduced Because the reductions are tremendous, in many cases being less than half price Because our prices are lower that any other house can compete with, our object being the redaction of the stock, irrespective of loss because the reductions we have made are universal, and not on a few Spe cial Lines, for the purpose of latching the unwary oar stock is superior to others, being mostly direct Importations, and is now being sold at less than wholesale prices



To thoroughly understand and appreci ate the bargt>'Oß now being offered, pur chasers would require to call and inspect the stock. We refrain from quoting prices as un ties the quality is known prices are no aide. - /kjl early and call often at thfl - Gigantic Sale At Grr and Alcorn’s



Wanted VTTANTKD—To purchase h good camp Vr Waggon. Address stating price and b zo to 0. Reid snd Co. Tinwald 10 932 tX7 ANTED Known— l am selling large * » boxes of Bryant and May’s vestas at 8d per box.— F. Clark, Hairdresser and Tobacconist, East street. 7 100 WANTED Known.—Down again 1 What, tl.e price of wheat ? No But the price of meat. Lamb, fore quarters, 2s 6d; hind quarters, 3s fid. Best sausages in the town, 5d per lb, at Baker and Go’s, London Butchery, Tan cred street. It 971 WANTED Known—A really good White Crystal Sugar, 3d per lb; Dried Apples, fid ; Ling Fish, fid ; Fresh Herrings, 7d ; Salmon, 8d ; Sago, 3d; Tapioca, 3d ; at J. McGregor's, Tanored street. 11 936 WANTED Known The Cheapest House in Town for first class Millinery and Drapery, H. 0. Sboeks, bast street.



r|7 ANTED Known—That Hates and » » Co. has bought 1009 yards superior Velveteen, all shades, from Is; dress goods grand value, worth 2s, now la; ladies' jackets, cost 26s 6d, now 4a 6d ; bats and bonnets half-price ; winceys, 1 yard wide, 6d ; ladies’ ulsters, 2a lid. 637 VST ANTED Known—That Messrs R. W Allen and Co obtained First Prize i for excellence of Flour at the Colonial Exhibition, and W. Nourish is selling same. “ Golden Gem” 601 b 6s, 41b loaf did, cash prices. Freetrade Bakery, East street. 10 813 ANTED Known— That R. Lancas ter will cu* his family orders direct from the Freezing Chamber, in East street, on and after November 1, when his customers can rely on well-huug meat and tree from flyblows.—K. Lan caster, Keady-Money Meat Mart, Buc kets street, and Somerset Butchery, East street. 0 032 ANTED Known—To the Ladies of Ashburton and surrounding dis tricts and the public in general. Mr J. MomON, 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. Moisou intends dis posing of at reasonable rates during the coming holidays. His own make always on hand or made to order. Repairing done with care and promptitude. Colo nial boots of all kinds. Next to the Club, Tancred street, Ashburton. 10 880



WANTED Known—That 1 have a very large assortment of GBD's, Meer schaum and other pipes, in cases, at greatly reduced prices. —F Clabk, Hair dresser and Tobacconist, East street. WANTED KNu WN— Bobxbi Elston, Bill Poster, Thbatpioal Agent, etc., Town Hall, Ashburton. Theatrical companies and others visiting Ashburton should communicate with the above. Orders by post or telegram promptly attended to 76u WANTED Known—Wertheim Sew ing Machines can be had on Time Payments at the New Zealand Clothing f actory's Branch, East street, Ashburton. 2 276. lITANTED Known—That T. Hodl W baa commenced Bacon Curing, and having purchased a first-class sausage machine, he will be able to supply the wants of the inhabitants of Ashburton with a real good Pork Sausage, fresh every day. Only good corn fed pigs bought. 6 711 WANTED Known— Johns and Bbad shaw are offering a superior blenu of Nelson, Moate and Go’s Tea, at 2i/a per box; Flour, 18s pet sack ; Chaff, i(6s per ton; Wheat, seconds.and crushed, equally cheap, for Cash. Special Advertisements.



N K oHEARING will commence on the Alford Estate on the 16th inst. A conveyance will leave the Victorian Stables at 3 p.m. on the 14th inut. 11 977 K HERRING,



MPORTAN T. The San Francisco .Mail leaves Ashburton iNovembec 7th, and reaches London about December 18th, and ail who wish to re member their JELome friends had better apply to T. F. FARLh.Y, Bookseller, Stationer, Printer, and Newsagent, Saunders’ Buildings, Aahbvitton, FOR CHRISTMAS CARDS 1 CHRISTMAS cards j t CHRISTMAS Cards ! ! I A splendid assortment is now open, and inspection is solicited. SCHOOL PRIZES— A large shipment having just come to hand, . cbool Committees are respect fully requested to make an early selection. Thomas F. Farley, BUOKSELLKR, BTC., Corner of Saunders’ Building, Ashburton



Special Advertisements. | FOB Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, \ Asthma, Coryza, Influenza, Con sumption, etc. KASTS Compound of Linseed, Ani seed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, etc, with Chlorodyne. KAY’S Compound, a demulcent ex pectorant, for Coughs, Colds and (Jneat Complaints. KAY’S Compound, for Coughs and Colds, is equally serviceable for Horses and Cattle. KAY’S Tic Pills, a specific in Neu ralgia, Face Ache, etc. Contains Quinine, Iron, etc. COAGOLINE Cement for Broken Articles. Sold everywhere. Sole makers— KAY BROS., 101 Stooknort, England TOWLB’S pennyroyal and steel pills for females quickly correct all irregulari tiesand relieve thedistrest eg symptoms so prevalent with the sex. Boxes Is lsd and 2s 9d, of all chemists. Prepared only by K. T. Towle, chemist, Nottingham, Eng land. Wholesale of all the wholesale houses.—Beware of imitations. 1 13



Trees. Trees. Treej. THE undersigned has for sale all kinds of Fruit and Forest TREES, Pious Insignia (3s 6d per 100), Macrooarps, by tens of thousands Ss per 100). Other kinds in proportion. N.B.—All orders by post or left at the Office of this paper will be attended to with despatch. JAMBS PORTER, CLIFTON NURSERY, Allenton, Ashburton. 5 701



Extraordinary Sale or a WAREHOUSEMAN’S STOCK OF SILKS, VELVETEENS, CRETONNES, CASHMERE MITTS, &o. Bought at 70 par Scent discount. Do you realise what this means, viz that ailks 6s yard cost us Is 6d } Bought at I dis count, and will be offered to the public at London prices. Colored Silks Colored Velveteens Costume Tweeds ... Knockabout Tweeds 'Goods in the usual Black Goods ... way costing say 2/6 the yard, we only paid 1/8 for. Bought also at J dis count, which will enable ns to sell at less than invoice price. It Is a won derfnl reduction on regular safe goods of everyday demand ... ) 114 doz, bought at ... ) 40 per cent discount Bought at 60 per cent discount, 10/9 Goods for 3/9 Bought at 75 per cent discount, and "sold at 6Jd. —Full sized cotton shirts. Bought at 90 per cent discount, and “sold at 9d for 12doz or Id the doz. Cretonnes ... Skirtings ... Silesias ... Men’s Moles Cashmere Mito Infants’ Polkas Blue Wool Repps Cotton Shirts Men's Dux Collars All perfectly New Goods. The Purchase only effected last week. The whole will bo shown on Tables in the Centre of the Shop, and not in any way mixed with our ordinary Stock. SALE NOW ON. H. E. May & Co., THE HALL, CHRISTCHURCH.



J HK NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory CONTRACTORS To fha New Zealand Government Rail ways. Post Offices, Volunteer Corps, &C. &0. &0. Are now prepared to enter into contracts !or the snpply 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 expeditions manner. ARMY AND NAVY CONTRACTORS Estimates and drawings supplied on the shortest notice. Head Offices and Factory— DOWLING STREET, DUNEDIN. NOTE —Measures for all uniforms may oe entrusted to the Manager of the N.Z. Clothing Factory branches in the follow ing centres, via;— Dunedin Nelson Palmerston N. Invercargill Hokitika New Plymouth >amaru Greymouth Napier Waimate Reefton Waipawa t'imarn Wellington Hastings Ashburton Masterton Gisborne ■ Ihriscchurch 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. Whitechapels from £25. Buggies from £3O. P.S.—Special attention paid to Repainting and Retrimming. VICTORIAN STEAM IRON WORKS AND GENERAL SHOEING FORGE. J, R. S. & SON, while thanking the public for their past liberal support in this department, beg to intimate tha>, having procured first-class Machinery, they are now in a 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 and Binders, and every description of Agricultural Implements. ESTIMATES given for Contractors and Builders Ironwork. HORSES CAREFULLY HOD—Draughts, 7s ; Hacks, 6s. 8 451



Victoria House. ATTENTION is directed to NEW and NEAT NOVELTIES now showing in Prints, fialateas, Check Mattings (a splendid stuff for general wear), shaded Plain, and figured Dress Stuffs. Sailor and Fancy Straw Hate. Trimmings, Laces, Cambrics, and Fancy Aprons ; Also, Men’s, Boyj’, and Youths’ Clothing in English and Colonial Tweeds. Felt and Tweed fiats, Etc. PRICES LOWER Than those which have gained for us onr present popularity. Fire per cent Discount allowed on Caih Parcels Crewel and Washing Silk Transfers, Traced Goods, Eta Diinant and Coe. GENERAL DRAPERS, CLOTH t ' j Haul T»u«»ed aibdu.hu



Special Advertisements. OKNTRAL AUCTION MART. j riIHE undersigned begs to notify that |_ owing to the liberal support accorded him since opening the above, he has much pleasure in stating that he is still prepared to undertake sales of Horses, Cattle, Pigs, etc, every Saturday, at the lowest payable rates of commission. No entrance fees charged if sales are effected. My regular sale at Rakala is held on the last Thurs day in cash month. Sales in town and country undertaken on extremely favor able terms. The following properties are placed in my hands for sale or to let;— 30 Town sections in capital positions 3 Acres and 3-rooraed cottage, Waka nulroad $-Aore, store and blacksmith’s shop, Wakanui road 6-Roomed house, Treverton 6-Roomed house, Tailored street 4-Roomed house, Tanored street i-Acre sear Templar Hall J-Aore, Hampstead M Acres, Tinwald W. H. Zoucii, Anotioneer, Land, Estate and Commis sion Agent; Agent for the Victorian Mutual (life;, and Pl>oenix (fire) offices.



Remember your loyed ones AT HOME 1 Christmas Cards. CHRISTMAS CARDS IN GREAT VARIETY. A well (elected stock of GENERAL STATIONERY. BOOKS—Books soitsble for School Prizes, etc. Every description of TOYS and FANCY GOODS. SPECIAL— Upon all large orders a very LIBERAL DISCOUNT R. Bevan, STATIONER BOOKSELLER, &0,, (Next Shop to Quill’s Hotel) SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS,



Digby Urand. THE Thoroughbred Horae DIQBY GRAND, by Traducer (imp.) out of Aglaia (imp.) will stand in Ashburton on Tuesdays, and will travel the Tlnwald, Winslow and Hipds districts on Wednes days. (Tor further particulars apply to groom in charge. Tam O’rihanter Will stand at Longbeach. Mares grazed free until January 1. JOHN GRIQG, Proprietor. pUBLIO NOTICE. MESSRS SPENSLEY & CO., Music Warehousemen, CHRISTCHURCH, Hare appointed T. F. Farley, Book seller, Stationer and Printer, Ashburton, their Agent for the sale of Pianos, Harmoniums, American Organs, and hare supplied him with a large stock of Sheet Music, comprising the latest and most popular Songs, Duets, Piece Mnsio, Dances, etc.; also, Violins, Cornets, Flutes, Accordians, Violin Bows, Concer tinas, etc. Pianos, American Organs and Barmonioms sold upon deferred pay ments. Easy terms granted. A splendid stock now on view at T. F. Fariuit’s Music Warehouse, Saunders’s Buildings, Ashburton. More thau 3,000 sheets of mnsio now on hand. 8 288



VISITORS TO CHRIST CHURCH Will find the three O’a—• Comfort ! Cheapness 11 Convenience !! AT WALLACE’S Central Hotel, Comer of Gloucester and Colombo street. 10 677 A Night Porter Kept.



No matter what your feeling or ailments American Co.’s Hop Bitters will do you good. Prove it «od««e