COMMERCIAL.

Ashburton Guardian Office, Tuesday afternoon. Mr Alfred Harrison reports sales for the week as follows : —Wednesday 4th Novem ber, I held a clearing sale of furniture and effects at the residence of Jaco Elz, Esq. There was a good attendance, a d all lots were sold satisfactory; the piano, a Dresden model, brought L3B. —Saturday, 7th November: At ray yards on this date there was a large entry in cattle and pigs, the whale lot findm? a ready sale at good prices. Caws in profit and dose to calving, L$ 2s 6d, L$ 12s fid ; L 5 *7 S fid, L 6, and L 9; young heifers, L 3 2s fid, L 3 Cs; X 4 55; calves, 4s to ss. Pigs again brought high prices for small sizes Sows in pig, 24s fid to 265; small porkers, 15s fid to l£s; weaners, 8s fid, 12s, 103 fid, los, 16s, 13s fid ; suckers, 4 s 6d (the smallest 1 ever sold since I=■ ave been in the trade). Produce —B D. potatoes, 4s to 6s; chickwheat, 2s; oats, is pd to 2s ; onions (very poor), id per lb; cheese, 3d to 4d per lb. A large quan tity of really good furniture was disposed of fairly well. —Town Properties : I offered town sections Nos 744 and 786 with houses thereon; but failed to sell, though I have purchasers at a price. Town section No 774, fenced only, dicited bids up to LfiS, but the owner, Mr Elz, refused to sell, and I was constrained (to pass it in.

MEMORANDA.

AUCTION 8 ALES. Thursday, November 19 Mr W. E. Zooch, at his rooms, Havelock ■treat— Household Furniture MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, Eto. Thursday, November 12. St John’s Lodge—Meeting in the Masonic Ball, at 7 80 Monday, November 16 Borongh Council, at Borough Connell Chambers, at 7.30 Wednesday, November 25 Acftbnrton County Council—At Council Chambers. 11 a. m.

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MAIL NOTICES.

close at the Ashburton Post Office follows: — Eor Christchurch and North at 6 am. 10.30 a.m., and 6 p.m., daily. For Chertseyßakaia, See., at 10.30 a.m. and B p.m. daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Rangitata, Oran, Winchester, and Geraldine, at 10 a.m. daily. For Temuka, at 10 a.in. and 4.30 p-m. duly. fm Timaru and South, at 10 a. m., and 4.30 p.m., daily. For Greenstreet, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10.45 a.m. For Wakanui, Elgin, Seaview, Soaiield, nd Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursday s, and Saturdays, i*t 6.30 a.m. For Mount Somers, daily at 430 p.m. For Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Mon days and Thursdays, at 4.30 p.m. For Ashton, Waterton and Longbeach, at 430p.m. daily. For Remington, on Mondays, Wednes days, and Fridays, at 430 p.m. For Newiands, on Tuesdays and Fri days at ia 30 a. m. Foa Hampstead at 9 a.m. daily.

Mails arrive at the Ashburton Posij From Christchurch and Rakaia at 10.16 a.m., 435 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. From Chertsey, &o. at 10.15 a.ru. m i 4.36 p.m. daily. , From Dunedin and intermediate put* * at "yin. daily. From Temuka andTimaru at 10.40 a.m. and 5.30 p.m daily. , From Greenstreet, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10 a.m- Scorn Mount Somers, daily at 10.5 y-. - From Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Wed oesdays and baturdays, at 10.5 a.xn. From Ashton, Waterton, and Long bsach at 10 a.m. daily. From Newiands, on Tuesdays and Fn days, at 2.30 p.m. From Flemington on Tuesdays, Thun, lays, and Saturdyas, at 10a.m. From Bampsteai at 9 30 a.m. daily.

MARRIAGE.

Hill Morris —On October 22, at Christ’s Church, Wanganui, by the Rev J. L. Tudor, William Henry, third son T. Hall, Governor’s Bay, to Janey, se cond daughter of B. Morris, Wester field, Ashburton.

DEATH.

Mxjllaney. —On November 9, Emma, third daughter of Michael and Eliza Mullaney, aged 10 years. Deeply re gretted.

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

“ Temperance ” —Your letter will appear to-morrow.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER, 10, 1885.

A horse, belonging to Mr S. Mullins, attached to a buggy, bolted from near the saleyards about 8 o’clock last evening, but was stopped near Mr Clark’s tobacconist shop without having done any material damage.

A correspondent complains of the con dition of the Beach road from theWakanni woolshed to the sea. The track is cer tainly in a very rough state, and if the traffic will warrant the expenditure, the road should at once be formed.

A largely attended meeting of sheep owners was held last night in the Oorn Exchange, Christchurch, and a Committee was appointed to consider what steps should be adopted to promote the Interests of the producers of wool, mutton and other commodities, by the redaction of freights and other charges. The team to represent the Ashburton Rifles in the sword-bayonet competition at Christchurch, to morrow night, will be selected from the following men ;—Cor poral Leitch, Lance-Corporal Andrewes, Bugler Savage, Privates \shton. Beran, Bird, Burfoot, Jhoat, Field, B. Fooks, J. ooks, Hart, Hepburn, ditchings, Johns, Maynard, Mullaney, Mil ler, Orr, Pick ford, Sim, and Undrill ; Color Sergeant Ha,es will be in command.—The team will hold a final practice at the drillshed this evening, at which the public are in vited to be present. Skinny Men, —" Wells’ Health Renewer restores health and vigor, cures dyspepsia, im potence, debility. The N.Z. Drug Co.- General Agents. I i . •' German Syrup.”—No other medicine n he world was ever given such a test of it curative qualities as Boschee’s German Syrup, In three years two million four hundred thpus nnd small bottles of this medicine were dis tributed 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. suit 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 Sample Bottles fid. Regular size 3s, fid. Three oiet wU relievo wy otlfc —t4»VT«? I

The rainfall at Chertsey for September was 089 of an inch ; for October 209 inches. 185 inch fell on November 3.

A meeting of the Winslow-Tinwsld Race Committee was held at Scott’s hotel on Saturday evening. There was a fair attendance, and Mr E. Oates occupied the chair. It was resolved to open the races to horses owned by persona residing in the district between the Orari and Selwyn rivers. The other business was of a routine character.

.Colonel Whitmore says the Dunedin Star in a recent issue, is trying to spoil the men under him with flattery. If a lithe of the compliments he has showered on the men during his tour be true, New Zetland possesses one of the finest irre gular armies in the world. But at Wel lington recently he laid on the batter very thick by telling the Guards that they were superior to a like number of the English Army; that though it was not possible they could be as good as men who were drilled every day, they had turned out very creditably, considering the few opportunities they had of drilling. This is simply bosh! The Canterbury Agricultural and Pas toral Show was opened yesterday To day the balk of the judging will take place, and to morrow will be the .great public day. Should the weather continue fine, there will doubtless be an immense gathering on the show ground to-morrow. The Drapery Importing Company, popularly known as the D. 1.0,, notify that their premises in Cashel street, Christ church, will be open to-morrow until 1 p.m,

An exchange says :—There are indica tiona of the final breaking up of the Sal vation Army in America. Something has taken away the measure of sympathy which was accorded the Army at first The opinion was freely expressed at the time, however, that the American churches could and were doing all the work which the Salvationists proposed to do. When the Church is alive no such outside organ isations are needed. The Army, how ever, taught the American Church one very important lesson—that it may and should go outside the churches and work. There has been too much fear of eccen tric methods. Too much conservatism stagnates.

Tne JSapier Teiegrapn says :—->ir unua- Vogel, the man who describes himself a 8 neither a freetrader nor protectionist* suggested yesterday to a Dunedin depu' tation that pressure should be brought to bear on members to support the Govern ment policy of fostering local industries. Could Mr Graham Berry, an avowed pro tectionist, have said or asked more in f»nr of that nnliev of snoliation I

At the Resident Magistrate’s Court this morning before Mr Thomas Bullock, J.P., and Mr D. Williamson, J. P., a first of fender was fined 6s and costs with the al ternative of twelve *honrs’ imprisonment for drunkenness. John Morebead for a similar offence was fined 10s and costs jrith the alternative of twenty-four hours’ imprisonment. Mary Smith edicts Mary McKehnie, was fined 10s >‘nd costs with the alternative of twenty fotlr hours’ im prisonment for drunkenness, and ordered to be imprisoned for one month for vag rancy. The belief still grows in the mind of many military men and friends of Gordon that he has escaped. They point to the fact that there are three of Gordon’s com panions unaccounted for. He will, the belief is, turn up at the Equator, a thing he often contemplated and planned in

vie* 1 or sucn misiortana nuiiug ou mm »» being cot off from all help, or in case of a last resource. It is almost natural to con ceive that he considered at last that he was so out off. To those who do not know the man it seems almost a forlorn hope—-those who do know him hope. Gordon knew Africa so well, its require ments, its food products, its friendly peo. pie, and its inimical tribes, that once be yond the action of the Mahdi many possi bilities arise for him to have really gained the Equator, and he will sometime not too far distant be heard of in civilised parts. —Home News. At Hawera the other day Mrs Ward

stated at a puouo meeting mac nor husband (Judge Ward) travelled from Ohriatchuroh to Invercargill, taking in the Otago goldfields, and often did 800 miles in a week without any stimulant. In fact he did the work of three judges for the pay of one—(a laugh)—and ho drank nothing but water. He was now a better and a stronger man than ever he had been.” Colonel Bailey was thrown from his horse during the volunteer review at yesterday, but suffered no injury beyond a shaking Mr J. Fooks has been appointed Secre tary and Treasurer to the Ashburton Club. A 4>ig discussion has taken place in Dunedin on the vexed question Protection v Freetrade. Am-.ng the speakers was Mr Bradshaw, MR., who made the following remarks:—Mr Hallenstein had said that people went from Ireland to America because the latter was a Protec tion country. Now, as a matter of fact, the people went to America because they had been driven out of Ireland, and they knew they could get a home in America. But for the enormous number of peeple settled on th 6 soil in America the industrial portion would have ruined that country. In the United States there were two mil lions of people out of work at present, and very recently 100,000 people in the iron trade were out on strike. In six years in the moat favored district in the United States there were 78,800 women and children killed by overwork ; and, more than that, at the same time there were 160,000 people sick in bed from overwork in the mills These were facts taken from a lecture delivered by the Rev Joseph Cook, a very good authority. Things were quire as bad la that respect in England in 1826, when it was a Pro toniinnl**-. nnimt.rv. In the agricultural

portions of Belgium everything was pros perous and the population happy; but In the industrial districts immorality was rife, wages were wretchedly low, and the people half-starved. The same was the case iu France. All this cry about Pro tection arose from selfishness. He was a Freetrader in principle; but so far as con concerned himself, he was a Protectionist. (Laughter.) As a broker he would go in for Protection, but It would be proper Protection. He wanted a monopoly, and he was prepared to pay for it. There were fifteen brokers in this town. If the Government would get a law passed to send the other fourteen brokers to heaven —which was the best place he could wish them to go to —and leave him here, he would pay them handsomely for the mono poly. He would give them L 2.000 a year. (Laughter.) But the Protectionists of the present day wanted Protection without paying anything for it, “ The development at the back of the head, my friends, indicates parental affec tion,” explained the phrenologist. “Now, you will observe,” he went on, feeling the head of the boy on the platform, “ that this bump is abnormal in size, thus indicating that this lad loves and reverpa his to an unusual degree. Is that not 90, my lad?” “No.” “What? You do not love your parents? ’ “I think wall enough of mither,” replied the boy, “ but 1 ain’t very fond of feyther. That bump you’re a-feaUu’ of he gave me last night with a cricket stump.”

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The usual monthly meeting of the Ashburton School Committee will be held at the Borough School this evening. A cablegram this evening states that the reuly of King Thee' aw to the ulti matum of the British High Oommis.toner ( is distinctly hostile,|and that the British troops are advancing on Mandalay, the , King’s capital. The sale of tfie properties belonging to the Grain Agency Company, in liquida tion, took place at the rooms of Messrs H. Matson and Co., Christchurch, yester day. The first property offered was the freehold farm at Mitcham, containing 4303 acres, with buildings thereon. It was offered as a whole, with 4,000 sheep to bo taken at a valuation. The first bid was L 3 per sore, and by 5s per acre bids it wont up to L 4 per sore, when 2s 6d per acre bids were taken np to L 4 7s 6d per acre, at which prioe the lot as a whole was passed in. The divided blocks were then offered, but there were no buyers, and the farm was passed In. A platform site at Rakaia, with 50ft wooden platform con nected with railway siding, was purchased by Mr D. Thomas for L 5. The Interest of the Company in the lease of a quarter acre section in West street, Ashburton, with iron store capable of holding about 7000 bushels »f grain, expiring on I2th November, 1899 ; also two freehold sec tions, comprising half an acre, with an iron store capable of holding 15,000 sacks,

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DISTRICT COURT.

ASHBURTON—To day. (Before His H mor Judge Ward.) BANJCBDPIGT. —OBDBBB OF DISOHABOE. Be J. A. Persson. —Mr Branson for the bankrupt.—The Deputy official Assignee opposed the granting of the order on the ground that several of the creditors were dissatisfied with the debtor’s statement. —His Honor having referred to his notes of the evidence taken at the debtor’s pub lic examination, said it was clear the debtor had been guilty of grave irregu larities immediately before his bankruptcy. The order was suspended for six months.

Be T. Richmond. —Mr Branson for the bankrupt. —Order granted. Be T. Holmes. —Mr Branson, on be half of Mr Oaygill, for the bankrupt.— Order granted. Be John Parham.—Mr Banson for the bankrupt.—Order granted. Be George Freeman.—The bankrupt made application in person. Order granted. Be 3- It Manning.—Mr Branson for the bankrupt.—The Official Assignee op posed the application, on the ground that the bankrupt had paid a considerable sum, shortly before his bankruptcy, to the Building Society on property belonging to his wife. If that sum were brought into the estate it would be sufficient to pay 10s iu the £ —The bankrupt was sworn and said he had received a little over L2OO from England since last discharged in respect to a previous bankruptcy, about 15 m«nths ago. He attributed his bank rup'cy to unfortunate speculations and bad trade. Bankrupt bought a chaff cutting plant with part of the money re ceived from England, and paid L 35 on account of his wife’s property.—Order grsnted. , , Be Josiah Beach.—Mr Branson for the bankrupt.—Order granted. Be John Oairncroaa, —On the applica tion of Mr Branson next Court day was fixed as the time for the bankrupt to ap ply for his discharge. Be Peter Hansen.—On the application of Mr Branson next Court day was fixed for the bankrupt to apply lor his dis charge. FDBLIO EXAMINATION. Be John uevery.— Mr Branson, on be half of Mr Crisp, for the debtor.—No creditors present ; examination declared closed, and next Court day fixed for the bankrupt to make application for his dis charge. The Court then rose.

WESLEYAN CHURCH, WATERTON

The services in connection with the opening of the new Wesleyan Church, Waterloo, were brought to a close at a late hour last evening They wore of a moat successful nature. For some time past the Wesleyan Church has been hold ing services in the Public Library, at Waterloo. About a year ago it was con sidered that the time had come when a building should be erected for spiritual objects only. Land was promised, and subscription lists were opened, and the result was most encouraging. About two months ago lenders were called for, and Mr Brown’s, at LI2B 10s, exclusive of seats, was accepted. Every effort was made to have the church ready for open ing on the Prince of Wales’ Birthday. Though not completed, it was far enough advanced to allow of its being used on Sunday and Monday last. The Rev O. A Standage, the late pastor of the Wes-

leyan Church in Ashburton, was invited to preach the opening sermons, and two large congregations assembled last Sunday to hear once more their old friend and pastor. Yesterday the tea meeting was held in the Library Hall, and was a great success. The tables were filled six or seven times with visitors from far and near. Mr Moses stated in the meeting afterwards that seventy gallons of hot water were used. The after meeting was held in the new church and was uncom fortably crowded, there being scarcely room for the speakers to stand. The chair was taken by Mr Robert Alcorn. Mr Moses gave a brief history of the Wesleyan Church iu Waterton, and able speeches were given by Revs Harris and Standage, and short addresses by the circuit ministers During the evening

the Chairman oalled on Mr D. fl. Brown to explain the nature of the Loan Fund o.‘ the Wesleyan Church, and while on hia feet he suggested a plan by which all the money wanted for the church (except the L6O borrowed from the Loan Fund) should be raised there and then. Mr Browo headed the list with a handsome snbaoriptlon. The meeting took up the scheme enthusiastically, and in a few minutea over Ll 6 waa raised. This amount, together with the Sunday's collections and the proceeds of the tea, will give the Church the handsome sun? of L4O towards the building fund. Rev T. J. Wallis proposed votes of thanks to the ladies, choir and the speakers, and all those friends who had contributed so efficiently to make the Church opening a great success. A vote of thanks was also presented to Mr J. Grigg fur his gift of the section of land on which the Church stands. It was stated iu the meeting that the Wesleyans at Waterloo were indebted to the efforts of Mr Win. Moses for the erection of the Church, and Mr Moses said that he had received great assistance from Messrs Shutt, Weston, and others. The Church is a plain but neat building 30ft x 20ft, with a porch, to be lined throughout. It will accommodate •boat 190 ptoplt.

THE VOLUNTEER REVIEW AT TEMUEA.

[By our own Reporter.]

Lieutenant-Colonel Bailey celebrated the Prince of Wales’ Birthday this year by holding the first general review of the South Canterbury Battalion of Volunteers which has taken place since its formation. The ptinoipal evolutions were performed in the Temuka Domain, a truly beautiful park, enough to make an Asbburtonian, accustomed to the sight of the half grown trees in our badly-kept domain, burst with envy. All the companies belonging to the battalion were, we believe, on the ground, except the Waimate Rifles, who were absent in consequence of the corps cot having yet been provided with uni forms. This was, we venture to think, a mistake. A company in plain clothes donbtless spoils the general effect of a parade ; but these field-days are held not lor show, but for the purpose of instruct ing the different corps in battalion drill; and on such an occasioh every company should be allowed to parade, even if it be unprovided with uniforms.

The Ashbnrton Volunteers left this town by a special train at a quarter past seven in the morning, and arrived at X'emuka about half past nine. The parade had been ordered for half past ten, but at that hour the only companies on the ap pointed ground were the Temuka Rifles, the Ashburton Rifles and Guards, and the Geraldine Rifles, some change having been made in the train arrangements, by which the Timaru Volunteers were unable to reach Temuka un-il noon. This was un fortunate, as the time left available lor battalion drill was so restricted that not one hall of the intended evolutions could be gone through. To fill up the time, between half-past ten and the arrival of the Timaru Volunteers, the other com panies were marched to a. suitable spot and put through the judging distance practice by Major Newall. They were tnan marched back to a vacant space be hind the Catholic Church and formed up in anticipation of the arrival of the Timaru men. Soon the strains of the Timaru Garrison Band were beard, and the Timaru Navals, the Timaru Artillery, and Timaru Rifles appeared. The latter company mustered 79 strong. Although a recently formed company, it has, we understand,

a muster roll of over 100 men, and is, we should imagine, numerically the strongest lifle corps in New Zealand. The battalion hiving been fully formed, marched in column of route to the park before men tioned. Here line was formed and a general

salute took place, after which the whole battalion was pat through the manual, firing, and review bayonet exercises, fol lowed by variona military movements. The nsnal march past the commanding officer was performed by all the companies in a steady and soldierlike manner, espe cially considering bow recently two or three of them have come into existence ; but, unfortunately, the Timarn Garrison Band, which leaded the column, played so quickly that it was impossible to keep a regular step to it, and although the rigid silence which military discipline re quires to be preserved by meu on parade prevented the general chorus of disappro bation which was vented upon the band's playing being loudly heard, it waa un doubtedly deep. Arms were piled, and the parade waa dismissed, in order that the volunteers might get some refresh ment, Mr Hay hurst entertained the whole of the officers on the ground at a an nptnons lunch, which was served in a marquee erected in the fine grounds at tached to his mansion.

Upon the companies falling in again the battalion was formed up at quarter dis tance column for the purpose of being photographed; and the photographer having completed his work the whole bat talion was extended for skirmishing, the Timaru Navals and the artillerymen form ing the advanced line; the Timaru JtUfles the supports, and the Ashburton Volun teers and remaining companies the re serves. Ten rounds ot blank cartridges were served out to each man. The seouta quickly sighted the enemy, who was dis covered in force in front of a belt of trees at one end of the domain. A sharp tire was opened by the advanced line of skir mishers, who blazed away with a vigor which suggested that had the battle been a real instead of a sham one, every mao wouid have required au ammunition wag gon at bis back to keep him going. "he advanced line gradually pushed its way forward, but the enemy proving strong, the supports were brought up and joined in the melee. The reinforced line, how ever, waa still too weak to cope with the enemy, and it waa deemed expedient to retire : the reserve was brought up ; the advanced line of skirmishers passed through it to the rear, and the reserve then commenced firing volleys at the enemy, which effectually checked hie pro gress, and the “ brush ” came to an end. Column having been reformed, Colonel addressed the men, thanking the several companies for their good attend-

ance, and expressing his general aatiafao* cion with the manner in which they had performed the duties devolved upon them. He impreaaed upon the men, however, the importance of not getting wild when in action, and of husbanding their am* munition. Altogether the review was a Successful one, although it would have been more useful had the original arrangements been carried out. The weather was exceed* ingly fine, end the public turned out in large numbers. As compared with the other companies on the ground, the Ash* burton corps presented a highly creditable appearance—the Rifles by their excellent muster, and the Guards by the superiority of their physique. The following is a list of the different companies on parade and their respective strength :—Ashburton Rifles, 64 ; Guards, 30 ; Temuka Rifles, 44 ; Geraldine tildes, 60 ; Timaru Artil lery, 49 ; Navals, 52 ; Timaru Rifles, 79 —total, 355,

It was intended that the Ashburton men should leave Temuka by the enpress, but they were kept just a few minutes too long on the parade, and as they were des cending the bill towards the railway sta tion, they saw to their disgust the train just leaving the statftm northwards bound.

why the train could not have been de tained ten minutes to allow them to get on board can best be explained by the railway authorities; however, left at Te muKa they were till about 20 minutes past & o’clock, when they were sent on in a special with the Qeratdine Riflis. Another long delay occurred at Orari, in order to permit the down train to Timara to pass, ana it was not until past eight o’clock that our volunteers again reached Ash burton,

EUROPEAN ITEMS.

London, November 2. A tom of L 6,000 has been subscribed by the public for the defence of Mr Steady and a farther sum of Ll,ooo u required. It is asserted that a Limited Liability Company is in existence, whose business consists of the exportation of girls to the Continent for Immoral purposes London, November 8. Mr Stead has admitted that the state* ment made by hits Jarrett, who was called as a witness for the defence, and made some astounding assertions, are not to be relied on.

Mr John Bramston, an Assistant Under secretary in the Colonial Office, and dele* gates from the Post-office and Treasury, have been appointed members of a Com mittee to enquire into, and report upon*, i the proposals of Mr B. O. Baker, ot Ada laide, with reference to the establishment of an Anglo-Australian mall service The GermanjNewGninea Company baa recommended Government to defer for a year the scheme for the colonisation of the German portion of the island. Mr Gladstone, who bad announced his intention of leaving for Midlothian to-day, in order to start upon his electioneering campaign, has postponed bis departure until Monday next: Rowell, the wed known pedestrian, has challenged Scott, of New Zetland, to meet him in a go-as-you-please contest. Rowell stipulates that in consideration of the match taking place in New Zealand his expenses shall be paid.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Melbourne, November 3. Sir Frederick Broome, Governor of Western Australia, who is staying at Government House, is seriously ill with inflammation of the lungs. Hs is pro gressing favorably. The Legislative Assembly approved the proposal that the sum of L 1.0,000 be spent in the purchase of a summer residence for the Governor, after a slight discussion. Macedon is the district chosen.

A meeting of the Wool-grower*’ Asso ciation was held on Thursday last The preliminary disposition of funds will be as follows:—The appointment of a Commis sion accredited to visit China, Japan, and , British India, for the express purpose investigating the best methods of com mencing operations la those countries. Cardinal Moran arrived by the Liguria, on Friday night, and met with a very warm reception at the steamer by many dignitaries of the church and public men. Stdhbt, November 3. The Cricket Association have declined to join the Melbourne Cricket Olab ilk sending Home a team next year. The Melbourne Ola > still intends to send one in spite of this. The Sydney wharf laborers held a meet ing at Newcastle to-day. N othing definite was decided upon. The crane assistants resumed work yesterday, and demanded that the contractor should dismiss those who were working during the strike.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

fRBOTBB’H TKI/BORAMN —COPYRIGHT. • Consuls Know; Theebaw Does Not. Calcotta, November 8. News from Burmah slates that King Theebaw has received the ultimatum presented to him by Mr Bernard, British High Commissioner. It is fur ther announced that the French and Italian Consuls strongly counselled the King to comply with the demands set forth in the ultimatum, but Theebaw persists in adopting a bellicose atti tude. - '!> Germany Anxious about its Money- Jonsxaktinoplk, November 9. The Conference of representatives of the Great Powers is proceeding daily. Count von Radowitz, representative of Germany, is striving to reconcile the divergent views of England and Russia* Mukhtar Pasha- Mukbtar Pasha has been appointed Turkish Commissioner to proceed to Egypt for the purpose ot acting in con cert with Sir Henry Drummond Wolff, British Envoy Extraordinary. Anti-Chinese Agitation. JNiW foBK, November 9. An agitation is on foot throughout the Western States of America to pro cure the wholesale expulsion of the Chinese from those States. King Theebaw. Kahooob, November 9. Mr Bernard has received King Thee haw’s reply to the ultimatum presented to him. The reply has not been made public, but it is believed to be of an evasive nature.

(Received November 10, noon.) Bellicose. Rangoon, November 9. The reply of King Theebaw to the ultimatum of the British High Com missioner is distinctly hostile, and in consequence the portion of the troops under the command of General Pren dergast has been ordered to cross the Burmese frontier while lour regiments are ascending the river Irrawadey to Mandalay, the King’s capital

AUSTRALIAN.

[rUUTKr’s TELEGRAMS—COFXBMBT.) Massacre, Melbourne, Yesterday, Nothing further is known as to the truth of the reported massacre in New Guinea of the Sydney Geographical Expedition. A telegram appears in the Age stating that two Malays be longing to the expedition escaped, and brought the news to Thursday Island, but they contradict each other in their version of the alleged massacre.

TELEGRAMS.

fPBR PBSSS ASSOCIATION. 1 Inquest. Aookxahd, To-day. At the inquest on the body ofMa Sabina Gilmore, who committed suicide by taking spirits of salts, the verdict waa suicide while in a state of temporary io> sanity. Yield. Duitbdin, To-day. The Phoenix mine, at Skippers, crushed 530 ounces retorted gold from 420 tons of quartz. Defalcations. Bland, the representative of Stewart Dawson, jewellers, here, has absconded to Melbourne. A warrant has been issued for his arrest. Defalcations over 1/400. The principal ol the firm arrived here by i the Rimutaka. -

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TOESDAT, NOVEMBER 10, 1885.



Wanted xx T'ANThD —To purchase h good camp V? Waggon. Address slating price and s z 3 to 0. Keid and Co., Tinwald 10 932 WANTED Known —I 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 ! What, the price of wheat 1 No. But the price of meat. Lamb, fore quarters, 2s 6.1; hind quarters, 3s 6d. Best sausages in the town, 5d per lb, at Baker and Co’s, London Butchery, Tan cred street. 11^971 WANTED Known—A really good White Crystal Sugar, 3d per lb; Dried Apples, 6d ; Ling Fish, 6d ; Fresh Herrings, 7d ; Salmon, 8d ; Sago, 31; Tapioca, 3d ; at J. McGrbgor’s, Tancred str* et. 11 936 ANTED Known The Cheapest VY House in Town fur first class Millinery and Drapery, H. 0. Seoeks, hast street. WANTED Known—That Hayes and Co. has bought 1009 yards superior Velveteen, all shades, from Is; dress goods grand value, worth 2s, now Is; Janies’ jackets, cost 26s 6d, now 4s 6d ; hats and bonnets half-price; winceys, 1 yard wide, 6d ; ladies’ ulsters, 2s lid. 637



TO TBAYBL this season the Thorough bred imported Horse Calstock. After this date the fees will be;—Ls 5s for thoroughbreds; L2 10a for half-breds; guarantees, L 7 7»- Good English paddocks free until Ist of January 1886 All ca-e but no responsibility. Gtoomage fees, 5«, paid first service. Racing 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 Hill, sire of our local horse Calstock. Good breeding this. -Castle Hill is acknowledged to be the sire of the beat horses over sticks in the Southern Hemisphere . H B REASON WHY 088 AND AXiOOBN’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 bouse can compete with, onr object being the reduction of the stock, irrespective of less Yepanff* the reductions we have made are universal, and not on a few spe cial Lines, for the purpose of catching the nnwary Beesui 1 * onr stock is superior to others, frying mostly direct importations, and ia now being Bold at less than wholesale prices



rjITANTED Known—That Messrs R W Allen and (Jo obtained First Prize for excellence of Flour at the Colonial Exhibition, ani W. Nourish is selling sains. “Holden Hem 11 El)lb ss, 4jb loaf d£d, cash prices. Freetrade Bakery, hast street. *0 WANTED Known—That R. Lancas ter will cn* his family orders direct from the Freezing Chamber, in East street, on and after November 1, when his customers can rely on well-hung meat and tree from flyblows.—R. Lan caster, Ready-Money Meat Mart, Bur nett street, and Somerset Butchery, East street. 9 632



WANTED Known —To the Ladies of Ashburton and surrounding dis tricts and the public in general. Mr J. Moison, Impermeable Bootmaker, has re ceived a large shipment of French, Eng lish and German ladies’ shoes, button op and elastic aides, great choice, now for inspection, which J. Moison intends dis posing of at reasonable rates during the coming holidays. His own make always on hand or made to order. Tiepairing done with care and promptitude. Colo nial boots of all kinds. Next to the Club, I'ancred street, Ashburton. 10 88U WANTED Known—That 1 nave a very large assortment of QBD's, Meet* scbaum and other pipes, in cases, at greatly reduced prices.—f Clabk, Hair dresser and Tobacconist, East street. 7 99 WANTED KNuWN— Kobekt Elston, Bill Poster, Theaxpioal agent, etc., Town Hall, Ashburton. Theatrical companies and others visiting Ashburton should communicate with the above, orders by post or telegram promptly attended to WANTED Known—Wertheim Sew ing Machines can be had on Time Payments at (he New Zealand Clothing Factory’s Branch, East street, Ashburton. * 2 276 tITANTED Known—That T. lioui VY has 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 8a usage. Fresh every day. Only good corn fed pigs bought. WANTED Known— Jones and Bead shaw are offering a superior blend of Nelson, Moate and Go’s Tea, at 20s per box; Flour, 18s per sack ; Chaff, 46s per ton; Wheat, seconds and crushed, equally cheap, for Cash.



To tiuwonshi v understand and appreci ate thet«rgaina being offered, Fnr ehaserswouid require to caU and inspect the stock. We refrain from quoting prices a* nn ' ty the quality is known prices are n aide. Odleitjif and call often at the Oigantic Sale : At Orr and Alcorn’s



Special Advertisements. FOR Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma, Coryza, Influenza, Con sumption, etc. K A IT'S Compound of Linseed, Ani seed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, etc, with Ohlcrodyno. KAY’S Compound, a demulcent ex pectorant, for Coughs, Colds and Chest 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. COAGULTNE Cement for Broken Articles. Sold everywhere. Sole makers— KAY BROS., 101 Stocknort, England TOWLE'S pennyroyal and steel pills for females quickly correct all irregulari tiesand relieve the distress ag symptoms so prevalent with the sex. Boxes Is lsd and 2b 9d, of all chemists. Prepared only by E.T. Towle, chemist, Nottingham, Eng land. Wholesale of all the wholesale houses.—Beware of imitations. 1 12



Special Advertisements. O T 1 0 Jfi. cdEAHING will commence on the Alford Estate on the 16th mat. A conveyance will leave the Victorian Stables at 3 p.m. on the 14th inat. H 977 E. HERRING. MPORTAN T. Tba aan Francisco Mail leaves Ashburton iNovemoer 7th, and reaches London about December 18th, and all who wish to re member their Home friends had better Bookseller, Stationer, Printer, and Newsagent, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton, FOR CHRISTMAS CARDS 1 CHRISTMAS CARDS 1 1 CHRISTMAS CARDS I! I A splendid assortment is now open, and inspection is solicited. SCHOOL prizes— A large shipment having just come to band, - chool Committees are respect fully requested to make an early selection. Thomas F. Farley, BOOKSELLER, ETC., Corner of Saunders’ Building, Ashburton apply to T. F. FARLEY,



Trees. Trees. Treej. THE undersigned has for ule all kinds of Fruit and Forest TREES, Pinus Insignia (3s 6d per 100), Maorooarpa, by tens of thousands 6s 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. JAMES PORTER, OLIFTON NURSERY, Allenton, Ashburton. 6 701



Extraordinary Sale or a WAREHOUSEMAN’S STOCK or SILKS, VELVETEENS, CRETONNES, CASHMERE MITTS, &o. Colored Silks Colored Velveteens Costume Tweeds ... Knockabout Tweeds Black Goods Bought at 70 per Scent discount. Do you realise what this means, viz that silks 6s yard cost us Is 6d ? Bought at £ dis count, and will be offered to the public at London prices. Goods in the usual way costing say 2/6 the yard, we only paid 1/8 for. Bought also at J dis count, which will enable os to sell at less than invoice price. It is a won derful reduction on regular safe goods of everyday demand }) 114 doz, bought at j 40 per cent discount 'I Bought at 60 per Blue Wool Repps... >cent discount, 10/9 J Goods for 3/9 Bought at 75 per cent discount, and sold at 6£d. —Full sized cotton shirts. \ Bought at 90 per , _ r. „ I cent discount, and Men’s Dux Collars K o at 9d for 12doz J or Id the oox. Cretonnes .. Skirtings .. Silesias .. Men’s Moles Cashmere Mitts Infants’ Polkas Cotton Shirts



All perfectly New Goods. The Purchase only effected last week. The whole will be shown on Tables in the Centre of the Shop, and not in any way mixed with onr ordinary Stock. SALE NOW ON. H. E. May & Co., TAB HALL, CHRISTCHURCH. fjl H E NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory CONTRACTORS . To Now Zealand Government Rail ways. Post Offices, Volunteer Corps, &c. &C. 6/0. 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 moat 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 Mlnager of the N.Z. Clothing Factory branches in the lollop ing centres, viz;— Dunedin Nelson Palmerston N. Invercargill Hokitika New Plymouth *Jamarn Greymonth Napier Waimate Reefton Waipawa Timaru Wellington Hastings Ashburton Masterton Gisborne Christchurch Wanganui Thames Lyttelton Hawera Auckland



Victorian Steam Carriage Works. J. R. STEEL & SOW WISH to intimate to the Public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that, having obtained STEAM POWER and other Machinery requisite for the carrying on theix 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 £26. 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 first-class Machinery, they are now In a p sition to undertake all kinds of Engineering work , . , special attention is given to Turning, Boring and the Repairing of all kinds or 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, Galateas, Check Mattings (a splendid stuff for general wear), shaded Plain, and figured Dress atuffs. Sailor and Fancy Straw Hats. Trimmings, Laces, Cambrics, and Fancy Aprons ; Also, Men’s, BoyV, and Months’ Clothing in English and Colonial Tweeds. Felt and Tweed Hats, Etc. PRICES LOWER Than those which have gained for u« oar present popularity. Five per cent Discount allowed on Cash Parcels erew.gl and Washing Silk Transfers, Traced Goods, Etc. JUimant and (Joe. GENERAL DRAPERS, CLOTH! Bag aq4 A M pI*,W4



Special Advertisements. CENTRAL AUCTION MART. THE 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 Rakata is held on the last Thurs day in each 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-roomed cottage, Waka nul road ij-Aore, store and blacksmith’s shop, Wakanui road 6-Boomed house, Treverton 6-Roomed house, Tancred street 4-Boomed house, Tanored street f-Acre near Templar Hall J-Aoro, Hampstead 20 Acres, Tinwald W. H. Zouch, Auctioneer, Land, Estate and Commis sion Agent; Agent for the Yictoiian Mutual (life), and Phoenix (fire) offices.



Remember your loved ones at home! Christmas Cards, CHRISTMAS CARDS IN GREAT VARIETY. A well selected stock of GENERAL STATIONERY. BOO\S—Books suitable for School Prizes, etc. Every description of TOYS and FANCY GOODS. SPECIAL— Upon all large orders a very LIBERAL DISCOUNT R. Bevan, STATIONER BOOKSELLER, Ac., (Next Shop to Quill’s Hotel) SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, Digby Grand. THE Thoroughbred Horse DIGBY GRAND, by Traducer (imp.) out of Aglaia (imp.) will stand in Ashburton on Tuesdays, and will travel the Tinwald, Winslow and Hinds districts on Wednes days. For further particulars apply to groom in charge. Tam O’Shanter Will stand at Longbeaoh. Mares grazed free until January 1. JOHN GRIQG, Proprietor, PUBLIC NOTICE. MESSRS SPENSLEY & 00., Music Warehousemen, CHRISTCHURCH, Have appointed T. F. Farley, Book seller, Stationer and Printer, Ashburton, their Agent for the sale of Pianos, Harmoniums, American Organs, and have supplied him with a large stock of Sheet Music, comprising the latest and most popular Songs, Duets, Piece Music, Dances, etc.; also, Violins, Cornets, Flutes, Aooordians, 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. Farut’s Music Warehouse, Saunders’s Buildings, Ashburton. More than 3,000 sheets oi tnnsie now on hand- S



VISITORS TO CHRIST CHURCH Will find the three O'a— Oomfoet ! Cheapness !! Convkniknoh 1! AT WALLACE’S Central Hotel, Corner of Gloucester and Colombo atreet 10 677 A Night Porter Kept.



A printed notice waa circulated in Ohinemutn last week to the effect that ’’The paper will not be printed thia morn ' ing, nor probably for a week, as the print* er was drank.” It is evident that they know the average run of the printer’s sprees. 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, bold everywhere, or post free from J. Baxter J Chemist, Christchurch, for It) or 44 stamps.



Force of habit—Care ia require*! in the formation of habit, seeing itn important bearing on character. Many characters are spoiled through inattention to the most ordinary and simple matters Some drink tea and coffee from mere force of habit, “ because it ia usual to do so,” regardless of the p anally oftentimes of nervousness and indigestion. Cadbury's Cocoa Essence contains the refreshing properties of tea and ooffdo, with additional advantage i over those beverages, whilst produces none of their injurjaqi I



> No matter what your feeling or ailments— ' American Co.'s Hop Bitters will do yt*t good. Prove it and see I Now money is so scarce it behoves every one to be on the alert and endeavor to mat-, there twenty shillings go as far as possible. One glance at H. E. May and Co.’s advertise ment, which appears in ear columns 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 wipes quoted for the various items are, we be neve, lower than on any prar tus occasion, an<f should induce aU buyers Dun ra wd ingto giv«