The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit THURSDAY DECEMBER, 3, 1885. The New Era.

On Saturday last the Premier laid the foundation stone of the Wellington Woollen Factory’s buildings at Petone in the presence of a large number ol distinguished politicians and others. Mr Stout, of course, had to make a speech, and he commenced that task by telling his hearers that we are now on the eve of a new economical era. It cannot be claimed for this observation that it possesses even the merit of orig inality. Times without number states men who have failed to redeem the pro mises by which they have climbed to power, point us “to the hopes of future years.” “ The Golden Age,” Ministers of the Crown are often constrained to quote, “ is not behind, but before us.” Our intentions are always rather better than our actions, and -without hope the burdens of the world would be insup portable. Mr Stout seeks to enhance our store of hope, and speaking, as he did on Saturday, to people largely inte rested in industrial enterprises he natur ally gives the utmost prominence to the importance and prosperity of our manu facturing industries. “Art and science,” he said, “would necessarily flourish where industries were fostered and en couraged, and this colony would remain poor while she depended solely upop her shipment of wool and gold. _ 1 his was true from an educational point of view; but, looked it io ta«re taitetlal

light, the argument was equally sound. An old maxim told us it was folly t I put all our eggs into one basket, and * the more we spread our industries the . wealthier we would become. Then there was another question which was continually recurring namely, what t shall we do with our sons ?” No sen- < sible man acquainted with the measures < of this colony, will question the wisdom 1 of fostering and encouraging local in- 1 dustries. On that point we are all 1 agreed. It is when we approach the 1 question of means that differences of opin ion are betrayed. Mr Stout and his pre- , sent colleagues, whether from deliberate

conviction or from a short-sighted view of expediency we know not, —urge that the means should be protective duties, indeed, they and the party they think it wise to attract would have us believe that no manufactory, particularly during its early stages, can progress without Protection. “ Surely,” they say, “it is but common sense to impose import duties on commodities which may be produced and manufactured at home, and to allow the free importation of what we cannot produce ourselves.” If we ask them “ What is the object of import duties—to raise prices or to ob tain a revenue ?” they will reply “Both.” They have long abandoned the plea that revenue was the first consideration in the policy they advocate. Protectionists have gained assurance, we might say impudence, as they have gained appa rent strength, and now demand that the community at large should make a sacrifice, a substantial one, too, for their especial benefit. We have tra versed this ground over and over again, and it is not our intention on this occa sion to repeat the, well-worn and well sustained and unanswerable arguments in favor of Freetrade; it was our inten tion rather to express a hope that the new economical era, whatever else it may do, will terminate the reckless bor rowing, the over-spending, and the con sequent depression under which we have so long staggered.

The Committee of the Tiuwald Gospel Temperance Society met last evevmg to make final arrangements regarding the picnic It had been decided to hold it on the 16th inst, but owing to so many friends of temperance being engaged on that day in Ashburton and elsewhere, it was decided to postpone it and in the meantime to have a social gathering on the evening of the ilth. A large com mittee was appointed, and a programme, inducting vocal and instrumental music addresses, and refreshments was arranged for, notice of which will appear by adver tisement later on. The weights for the forthcoming race meeting ot tne Ashburton Pacing Gluo will be posted at Quill’s Commercial hotel, this evening at 8 o'clock. Mr 4. Batborn’s oh m Sweetmeat (imp) by Sugarplum out of Verbena, foaled a brown filly to Cheviot this morning. This is tbe melancholy view of Freetrade taken by our yuuug but vigorous contem porary the Temuka Leader: —We are con vinced that unless toe Customs Duties are increased tilings will go from Dad to worse, and that this beau tit ui country will soon be ruined We have, however, great hopes that next election will result tu returning to Parliament men who wilt have common sense enough tu see it. At West Melton yesterday a son of Mr William Saunders, late of Ashburton, foil f.om a horse and broke his arm. The usual weekly meeting of the Star of the iliast Dodge, jNo 62, 1.0.G.T., was held at the Orange Mall last evening, and was well attended. Alter the transaction of the routine business the meeting re solved itself into harmony, which was contributed by several members, render ing the meeting a very pleasautoue. i’ne W.C.T. intimated chat there would be a discussion at cue next meeting on tne stibject of “ The good .and evil effects ot theatres ” The rainfall at Obertsey during the montn or JNovemoer was 2.3 d inches. The Kev will cele orate Mass at Aakaia on Sunday next. Tbe next match arranged for the mem bers of the Ashbunoi Cricket Club is against Tinuru C. 0., to be played at Tnnnni on the l6ih lust. i

The Uatlway Department have decided to tun a cheap excursion tram from Uhristchurch to Ashburton on Thursday next in connection with the A.K.U. races, fhe train will leave Uhristchurch at 10.6 a.m. and reach Ashburton shortly after noon. A large influx of visitors is ex pected. At a meeting of the Dunedin Hospital and Charitable Aid Board yesterday, a Secretary was appointed at JU2OO a year. The provisions ot the Act did not ssem to be cieany understood, and one member contended that the Board must receive two subsidies from Government, one under clause 16, and another under clause 6b. A lawn tennis match between two local teams will be played at the Spurts Grounu, Bast belt, on Wednesday next. For the maintenance of Hospitals and Charitable Aid in the Otago district, it is computed that a rate of will be re quired iu boroughs, and JL-14th of a penny ui counties.

Bland and Dickson, brought back to Dunedin from Melbourne on eoarges of embezzlement from their employers, were yesterday committed ou a second charge, ot stealing a gold watch and chain and oeals, the property of Stewart Dawson and Uo»

At the .Dunedin Land Board meeting yesterday it was stated that the Hon J. Ballance would pay a visit to Otago shortly to arrange for the opening up of laud under the homestead system. Two more runs were abandoned by the lessees.

lo a cricket match against Christ’s Col lege yesterday, W. t. Reeve* msae 100 uut oat (the tirst “ century ” of this sea son), and K P. Barnes made 83 not oui in the same match.

A numoer of gentlemen met Mr G. A rfaia iu Auckland yes.erday, for the pur pose of wishing turn bon zoyage previous to his departure by the itocoinshana for •Sydney, and in order to present him with an aiouiu of photographic views of Auck land scenery as a memento of his onef visit to Am klaud. in reply, he thanked them for the kindness shown to nun, but warimy resented journalistic attacks made upon him as to being actuateu by mercen ary motives only iu visiting New Zealand. He hoped at Home to do good service to tfie colony in showing the British puolio me oapaoilitiea and tesouicas of New Zealand No health with inactive liver and urinary o gans, 'lVkc only Hop Bitters made by Ameri* can Co. See

aKiNNY Men. —“ Wells’ Health Renewed .restores health and vigor, cures dyspepsia imj potence, debility. The iN.Z. Urug Co.- General Agents.. 1 Now money is so scarce it behoves every one to be on the alert and endeavor .to make there twenty shillings go as far as possible. One s lance at tl. rt. May ano oo.’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, Chr/st 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 ot Diap ty sod Cloth lugto g)V4

Mails for the Australian Colonist, United Kingdom and Continent of Europe via Hobart close *t the bluff per Ce Avan at nrv n to morrow. This mail is ■lue in Loudon on January 19. The ordinary monthly meeting of the Xslibart-m Volunteer Fire Brigade was held|in the old Borough Council Chambers on Tuesday evening l»st. Present, C*pt. Caygill (chair), and seven others Mr F. D. Lowe (secretary) forwarded his resig nation on account of bis haring removed out of town, which wan accepted with re gret The appointment of his successor was adjourned till next meeting, when it <fas hoped there would be a larger atten dauce of members and the captain was requested to act as secretary pro. tem. A letter was read from the secretary of the Christchurch Volunteer Fire Brigade inviting the Ashburton Brigade to take part in the torchlight procession at Christ church oa December 16th. After discus sion it was decided that in the absence of nuilorms the Brigade were not in "show’’ condition, and the secretary pro tem was instructed to write thanking the Christ church Brigade for their invitation ami regretting inability to accept. It was also decided that pending the action of the Borough Council the next practice be sus pended. After electing the Committee for the ensuing month the meeting closed.. Major Boddam and Lieutenant Smytbe (torpedo inspectors), who are at present la Canterbury, have received orders to proceed Jto Auckland to meet Admiral Tryoii on his arrival there. His Excel

leucy the Governor has received a telegram from the Admiral to the effect that he expects to arrive in New Zealand waters about December IS. A meeting of the late Executive of the New Zealand Kifle Association was held in Wanganui yesterday afternoon. Cap tain Somerville was instructed to proceed to Wellington to try and arrange matters for the meeting to be held here in Match next. The Executive consider that the Committee appointed by the delegates at Island Bay, aud confirmed at the general meeting of members held' in Wellington, is the present Managing Committee of the Association. Mr Ballanoe has received reports that the Maoris are taking advantage of The Qualification of Electors Act, 1879, and are registering for the franchise, whicn gives them the right to vote for European members of Parliam-nt. The principal Kingite chiefs have issued a manifesto addressed to Maoris and Europeans, protesting against the girt ot 400,000 acres at Kangitoto, made by the Ngatemakore tribe to the Watkatos. Dts Townend, Frankish, Stewart, Gath rie, and Anderson have been elected mem bers of the Honorary Staff of the Onrist ohnroh Hospital. tilt W. Jervoia inspected the Lyttelton defence works yesterday afternoon, ac companied by Colonel Lean, Majors Bod ham and Eocles, and Messrs Austin, and B.air. HU Excellency specially examined 1 the sites for the proposed batteries on 1 Ripa Island. “ German Syrup.”—No other medicine in he world was .ever given such a test of it l curative qualities as Boschee’s German Syrup. , in three years two million four hundred thous . vnd small bottles ol this medicine were dis tributed Jree oj charge by Druggists in the United States of America to those adiicted with Consumption, Asthma,. Croup, severe Coughs. Pneumonia and other diseases of the throat 1 and lungs, giving the afflicted undeniable proot that German Syrup will cure them. The re ’ suit has been that .Druggists in every town nd i vllage in civilised countries are recommeading . it to their customers. Go to your Druggist i and ask what they know about it. Sample Bottles 6d. .Regular size 3s. 6du Three ones wi) relic*' «nv case.—l A nvf.' I =====

ST ANDREW'S CHURCH, TINWALD

The annual festival in connection with the at Andrew’s Uhnron took pUce yes terday, and was a most unqualified success, oeing very wed patronized. To the ladies of tne parish a large measure of praise is due, ty means of their handi work —the bazaar —a substantial sum was added to the muds of the Ueurch, apart from the proceeds of the tea and concert. Mr Joseph Uiark, his amiable wife, and energetic family were, as usual on occa sions like this, to the fore, and the prin cipal decorative arrangement* were left in their hands, with gta iiyiug results. The articles on sale were under the supervision of Mesdamis Tippetts and JUowe and iitisa otaiker. These odsiness-iike ladies lound a large demand for their wares. Mr Bullock submitted a number 01 articles to auctiou, causing much amusement by knocking them down -o unwary visitors, who were taken in hand by tne inexorable Mr Uiark, that gentleman insisting upon prompt pay ment. The tea was of an inviting charac ter, presided over by Mesdames itimmmg ton, Garbett, Scott, Uiark, Dickie, Heaol tine, . Carter, and Dudley; who were assisted by blisses Cods, Oiark, Dickie, Caygill, and Uowper. Tea meetings are generally disorderly feasts, chiefly because the appurtenances of a civilised table are not to be met with at moat of toem, but the tea last night was not a contract affair—it was at ranged solely by the mdiea, whose dainty dishes would have satisfied the most fastidious epicure. The concert was a compact and enjoyable affair, the local talent being supplemented by some Ashburton stars, Mr and Mas Manning from the Hinds. It is unnecessary for each item to be mentioned, for all the per formers did their best, and succeeded in a good service. One item calls for special mention on account of its rarity at our amateur concerts. This was a duet with dtamaiio effects on the safe side of the narrow division line between the saolime and the ridiculous. Mrs Tippets and Mrs Wilson wore the actors, and “ ABU ” was the duet. The privilege of encoring could not be denied the audience, and they clamored for a repetition. A ball was held afterwards, and good music kept the people “ handy witn their feet 11 until halt-past two, when a sucoessim fes tival was ended.

OPAWA COLLISION.

[By Jelkokaph ] Blenheim, To-day. Mr Allen, U.M., in giving judgment in the charges .against Captain Manning of the Waihi, held that ne ought to have sounded the whistle when approaching a dangerous place such as where the colli sion with the Mobaka occurred, and that no circumstances of immediate danger to his vessel or otherwise existed to justify Captain Manning in not burning lights. If he thought the navigation of the Opawa tendered dangerous by burning them bis safe course was to apply to the proper authorities at Wellington and get a per mit to dispense with them. The Coart was unwilling to inflict nominal penalties, but, as notice of appeal was given in both oases on questions of law and fact, he fined Captain Manning L 6 Is and L 3 17s costa in one case, and Lo is and Xj2 9s costa in the other.

CUSTOMS RETURNS.

Wellington, Last Night. The Customs return* for the eolory for last mouth are almost complete, the ex ception being Mongonui, which usually gives a very small amount. The total, so far, is L 100.497. For October the amount wasLliO 466,while for November, 1884, it was only L 96.427. The amounts collected at the principal ports wars Auckland. L 24.959, which is a good increase over October, end also November, 1784 ; Wel lington, L17.&61, which is a decrease as compared with the amount collected in October, but an increase on the returns of November last year; Christchurch, L 13,716; and Dunedin, L 22,809. Both show * decrease as compared with the other months. For the eight months of the financial year, the total Customs re venue for the colony ia L 852,344, which is a deficiency of LB9B, as compared with the Colonial Treasurer’s estimate for the

year. Toe beer duty collected last month was L. 4,366 For the corresponding month fast year it was L 4.784, while for October this year it was Lit,64l. At Auckland the amount ooileo.ed last month was LA,OBI, which is about as much as that received ior the corresponding mouth last year; at Dunedin, 1*1,U43, there is also a small increase, but at We.liugtou, L4i9 aad Christchurch, L 946, there ha* been a slight failing off. Fur the eight mouths of »he year tna tax shows a return of which is 12,718 below the Trea surer’s estimate, lu each Instance shil lings and pence are omitted

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Sydney, November 27. The Ne Confidence deoate in the Assembly is dragging alowly along. One of the most effective speeches was made by oir Henry Parkas, but still complaint ia made that the Opposition have no policy tu offer. Tue issue still remains doubtful, out is now pronounced to be lesa favorable to tnu Government. Owing to the number of leaks discovered id the pipes, the temporary water supply scheme remains incomplete, out repairs are being effected as fast as possible, in tbs meantime no rain has fallen, and the water m the Botany dam is getting very low. Some parts ot the country are in a wretched condition owing to the want of ram, and cattle are dying in all directions for want of feed. Great satisfaction ia felt at the safety of the Geographical party. Immediate steps were taken to recall the Opal, and also the party that started from Thursday Island. It seems that the party were un aware of the tumour concerning them nmil their arrival at Thursday Island. Tue rumour apparently arose from the fact that when tbey were attacked two natives managed to get away, aud these reported that the whole party had been surrounded and killed. All the party are wall. They are vary reticent as to their discoveries, but it is thought these will nut amount to much, as they were unable to penetrate far from tbe banks of the Fly river owing to tbe dense scrub. The party expect to reach Sydney next Wednesday. The strike at tbe Co-operative Colliery, Newcastle, still continues, toe miners in sisting on the proprietors putting down another abaft before they commence work. Melboukne, Novemoer i 7. Two men were struck dead by hghuuug while sheltering under a tree at Ballarat. Messrs J. B. Beere, Danish Consul, aud Goldsbrougb, the well-known woulbruker, are lying dangerously ill. At a meeting of tbe Conference between representatives of the Employe*** Union and Trade Hall delegates, it was resolved to appoint a Board to deal with all future difficulties. Adklaidb, November 27- The Council carried a motion in tavor ot bolding a Pubao Exhibition, but the Assembly uegativao it oy a large majority. Tbe Assembly agreed to offer a reward of Lil,ooo to discover a cure for red rust-

DISTRICT PRIZE FIRING.

The following are mo highest score* yet made in the Volunteer Prize Firing tor the oouth Canterbury district:

A—Ashburton Rifles. G—Geraldine Rifles. T—Timam Rifles. Tk—Tcmuka Rifles, G+—Ashburton Guards. The tVaimate Rifles will fire to-morrow and complete the competition.

SPORTING.

THE 'WELLINGTON CUP.

The following weights have been declared for the Wellington 0 op.

at lb Tasman ... 9 8 Administrator 8 6 Aaoot ... 8 3 Pasha ... 8 2 Locbiel ... 7 13 Lady Emma 710 Maligner ... 710 Pearl ... 7 9 Master Agnes 7 9 Nelson ... 7 8 Armourer ... 7 8 Hermitage ... 7 7 Talebearer ... 7 6 Fusillade ... 7 6 Capsize ... 7 5 Grand Duke... 7 4 Laurel ... 7 4 Salvage ... 7 4 Christina ... 7 3 Leon... ... 7 3

at lb Waitiri ... 7 2 Bayard ... 7 2 Libeller ... 7 2 Refrigerator 7 0 Wapiti ... 7 0 Minerva ... 7 0 Speculation... 6 13 Alpine Rose 612 Soudan ... 6 12 Tetford ... 6 11 Tiger Tim ... 6 lo Clogs ... 6 10 The Poet ... 6 10 Rubezshl ... 6 9 Revoke ... 6 7 iNormanby ... 6 7 Fay 6 5 Salisbury ... 6 4 The Marquis 6 0

BETTING MARKET. (By Telegraph.) Dunedin, To-day. There has been a good deal of bettlnp on the Dunedin Cap since the Spring Meeting. 100 to 8 agst Lady Emma and Fusil lade 100 chiel and Captain Web ster 100 —6 —— Everton Lad, Nelson, Wapiti, Talebearer and July ICO and Necklace 100 100 —3 - -craps filly and Mias Cook jOO —2 - the rest.

CRICKET.

ASHBURTON GO- Y. LEEBTON 0-0. Tbe following are the scores in the match Ashburton 0.0. v Leeston 0 0. played oa the ground of the former Olub yesterday. The game resulted la an easy victory for tbe visitor*:— Ashbukxon—lst innings. G- Andrews, b taiaroa... ... ... 1 F Makeig, b Frith ... ... M 0 L F. Andrewea, b Frith ... 8 D Thomas, b Taiaroa ... .„ ... 16 J. A. Cay gill, b Taiaroa ... .« 16 J, Orawshaw, b Taiaroa e»e '4 R. Flemming, o Longhorn, b Taiaroa 0 A. Kooks, Ibw, b Frith ... ... 6 O. Wroughton, b Taiaroa F. McKay, not out ... ... ... WW Extras •ae *»• •*• ••• 13 Total ... ... ... 61 2nd innings G. Andrews, b ! aiaroa.. eee ••• .0 F Makeig, not out ... ... ... 0 L F. Andrawee, Ibw, b Taiaroa ... 6 D. Thomas, b Frith ... ... ... 0 J. A. Caygill, b Taiaroa 4 J. Orawshaw, c Flesher, b Frith ... 2 R. Flemming, o Moorehead, b Taiaroa 0 A Fooks, b Frith 7 0. Wroughton, b Frith 0 F. McKay, b Taiaroa 0 Extras .. 1 Total ... 19 Bowling Analysis-Ist innings. Balls. Mdns. Buna. Wirt*. Frith ... 93 3 33 S Taiaroa... 90 2 28 6

2nd innings- Balia. Mdus. Buna. Wkto. Frith ... 36 0 12 4 Taiaroa... 42 I 7 6 Leeston—lst innings. J. Taiaroa, b Wroughton 0 H. Looghnau, b Flemming 14 H. Moor beak, o Caygill, b Wroughton 0 W. Frttb, not out ... ... ... 21 G. Taiaroa, b Fools ... ... ... 1 Woodman, b Focka 0 Extras ... 3

Total ... 3d 2nd innings. J, Taiara, b Wmugbton H. Lough a an, b Flemming .... ... Sb H. Moorhead, b Flemming 26 W. Frith, b Flemming .11 G. Taiaroa, b Wroughton ... ..., : 2 Woodman, c Fooka, b Flemming ... 1 Flea tier (eub), b Flemming 6 Clarke (sab), b Flemming 0 Patching (sob), not out ... ... 7 E. F< oka (sab), h Flemming 8 Extras ;. ... 9 Total ... ... ...94 Bowling Analysis—lst tunings. Balia. Mdna. Buna. Wats.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

HKUTKHM TKLCORAMB—OOrTMUHT, i Monetary and Commercial. London, Flu*ember SB Three per cent, consols remain at par. New Zealand securities—five per cent 10.40 loan, 103 ; Four and a-balf per cent 18791904 loan, 104 ; four V per cent inscribed stock has one-half, and is now quoted at par. Colonial breadstuff's and tallow are un changed. Wool Sales. i0,6«0 bales were catalogued at to day's auctions, and prices were well up to previous day's .sale. The tone of the market continues firm. The Elections. Lo«m«, December 1. In the election for Hampstead, the Marquis of Lome was defeated by Sir Henry Holland, the Conservative can didate. The Malls. The Australian mails, dated Mel bourne, October 22, per P. and O. Ca’s R.M.S. Clyde, were delivered here yes terday, via Brindisi. Shipping. The Shaw, Saviii and Albion Ox’s s.s. Arawa, from Auckland, October ai, arrived at Plymouth yesterday morning. Her cargo of frozen meat is reported to be in good condition. The Orient Steam Navigation Co/s R.M.S. John Elder arrived at Plymouth yesterday. London, December 2. Arrived, to-day Pesbawur, from Melbourne, October 8. Capetown November SO The Shaw, Savili and Albion Co.’s s.s. Tainui sailed for New Zealand last night. Burmese. Uiuum, December L Further intelligence from Bonnah states that the British expeditionary r force has arrived at the town of Ava, where but slight resistance was encoun tered. Here General Prendcrgast was met by another embassy,’ who an nounced the unconditional surrender of King Theebaw. Calcutta, December 2. His Excellency the Viceroy has re ceived advices from Burmah announc ing that Mandalay is in the hands of the British. General Prendergast re ports that the troops under bts com mand entered the city yesterday with out meeting any opposition. Earl Duffcrin communicated with Mr Bernard, High Commissioner of British Burmah, instructing him to take charge of Theebaw’s territory temporarily, and administer it provisionally in the Queen’s name. . 1 , The Czar’s Eulwrv. Si. PxixßSßcao, isecambcr 2.

An Imperial order has been pub lished, in which the Czar eulogises the courage and activity displayed by the Bulgarian and Roumelian troops in the recent engagements in the Balkans.

AUSTRALIAN.

[beoiks’b xhlkora kb— cor ybiohi. ] Shipping. Melbourne, Yesterday. Arrived, this morning—Ringarooma, s.s., from the Bluff iho Markets.

The Manager of the National Mort gage and Agency Co., Ltd, reports of the local grain market as follows: Wheat: Shipping, 3s nd to 4s, lair de mand ; barley, malting, 3s fid to 43, dull New Zealand oats, feed ss $d 10 as rid, no improvement; New Zea land oats, milling, as nd to 3s, mode rate enquiry; New Zealand oats, under bond, as id to as ad

Wool Sales. Messrs Goldsbrough and Co., Ltd, held their usual weekly sale of wool to- Tba of tyiyw «i|

THE ASHBURTON GtiAKUIAN, fB.ORS.UAV, DECKMBEK 8, 1885



Name. acoyds (A •O 8 8 VO Total. Sergeant Guy ... Tk 16 16 13 4S Private A. McDonald A 17 11 IO 38 lieutenant FiadLy ... Tk IS a 14 37 Corporal Hobbs ... Tk 16 17 4 37 Private Harrison ._ Tk 12 13 11 36 Lieutenant Dolman ... A 14 12 10 3<> Private Larcomb ... Tk 15 10 10 3S Bugler Savage ... A IS 12 8. 35 Sergeant McDonald... A 12 13 9 34 Private Crafer ... G 13 13 8 34 Sergeant Pearson ... T 15 IJ 6 34 Private Reid ... ... Tk 11 IS 7 33 Sergeant Nelson .„ A 14 is 4 33 Private Sim A 15 4 IX 32 Bandsman Cameron .. T 11 ji 10 32 Lieut. Fergusson ... T 14 9 9 32 Private Smith ... Tk 14 i° 8 32 Private Watt... ... T* 15 f 3 5 32 Lieutenant Fooks .. A 11 7 13 3i Col.'Sergeant Moss ... G+ 15 i° 6 31 Private Henderson ... T 9 ji 11 3i Private Bowley ... T 14 9 8 31 Private Mackay ... T 15 1° 6 3i Private Sinclair ... T i 2 6 30 Private Clinch ... Tk 14 6 .10 30



Wroughtoa 42 1 18 8 Andrews 36 0 20 0 ForiWs ... 3 0 0 2 Flemming... 6 0 2nd innings. 1 1 Balls. i Vidas. Bans. Wkts. Wroughton 36 I 24 2 Flemming... 13 1 40 7 Oaygill ... 3 0 8 0 Makeig ... 2 0 12 0 Fooka 6 a 10 0



MEMORANDA MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, Etc. i Thttbsdat, December 3 Orange Lodge—Regular Monthly meeting ■in the New Orange Hail; 7-30 p.m. , Friday, Decbmbkh 4 Asoburton County Council —At Counci! I‘Sunben, 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 16 Wakanui Wesleyan Church—Annual Tea Meeting , _ , St Stephen’s Parsonage—Annual Garden Party mOWLE’S pennyroyal and steel pills for Jt females quickly correct all irregulari tiosand relieve thedistrem ag symptoms so prevalent with the sex. Bores Is lsd and 2a 9d, of all chemists. Prepared only by M. T; Towle, chemist, Nottingham, l£ng iand. Wholesale of all the wholesale houses. —Beware of imitations. lip EXTRA 01’ from New Zealand Gazette Bth October, 1886. CLAIMS USDBRFORBBT TREES PLANTING ENCOURAGEMENT ACTS. General Crown Lands Office, Wellington, sth October, 1885. Notice.—“ The Forest Trees Planting Encouragement Act Amendment Act, 1871 " and “ The Forest Trees Planting Encouragement Act, 1872,” having been repealed, it is requasied that all out standing claims In pursuance of those Acta, and of any regulations made thereunder, may be sent in to th« office of the Com missioner of Crown Lands for the district in which plantations have been made, fore the 31st day of December next J BALLANOE 10 873 Minister of lands. PARTNERSHIP NOTICE. THE undersigned has mnch pleasure in stating that he has admitted Mr JOHN ANDREW MACP HE RSON into Partnership with him, and that the bnsi ness will in future be carried on under the style or firm of ZODOH & MACPHERSON, Auctioneers, Laud, Estate and Stock Salesmen, Valuators, etc, W. H. ZOUOH, Auctioneer. Every description of Agency Business, ftftla* fa Town and Country, Valuations and Commissions undertaken on the most reasonable terms. The usual Saturday Market Sales will be raa"e as attractive •a possible, and farmers may rely upon their stock and produce realising the HIGHEST MARKET VALUE, at a minimum cost. No yard . ees charged when sales are effected. ZOUCH & MACPHERSON > AUCTIONEERS, &a. B E WARE 1 BEWARE!! OP IMITATIONS. ASK FOR HOULT’S TONIC Herbal -Beer. None Genuine except that bearing my label. Try it! Try it! ! It is one of the Best 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 STREET, ASHBURTON. 11 8 . _ Wilhelm Zander Respectfully notifies the public I of Ashburton and its vicinity that he ttas TAKEN OVER MR F. CLA RK’S HAIRDRESSING, TOBACCO, AND FANCY GOODS BUSINESS, A«J irill carry on the same on his own account. In addition to the well assorted stock I have just opened out a variety of j PiPKS, Scents, Bbushwabb, and Fancy ! GOODS OP itVBBY Dbscbipxion, j ALL DIRECT IMPORTED, Also, j Cbiokbting and Lawn Tennis Matbbiai. at greatly REDUCED PRICES. A trial solicited. —Ladies’ and Gentle men’s Hairdressing and Hair Work of every description made up on the shortest notice. —A Private Boom for toadies.— Monthly subscriptions now open. WILHELM ZANDER, Tobacconist, Hairdresser, and Fancy Goods Dealer, EAST STREET. ASHBURTON. 11 997



Di Speer’s PRIVATE DISPENSARY, Palmer stOQ Buildings, Foot of Queen street Auckland. Established for ttxe Scientific and Speedy Core of Chronic, Nervous* and Special Diseases. Dr Speer is a regn Jar Graduated Physician, educated at Harvard College. C.S. Ho has devoted a lifetime to, and is acknowledged to be the most expert Physician in hia specialty in the DnUed States. Young men and Middle-aged Men, who suffer from Ner Tons and Physical Debility, Loss ol Energy and Memory, Eruption* on the 'Face, Mental Depression, Kidney and Bladder Troubles, Neuralgia, Rheums tism. Scrofula, Salt Rheum, Paralysis, Fits, Spinsl Disease, St Vitus Dance, lavor Complaint, Asthma, Catarrh, Heart Disease, Gravel, Piles, etc , and are tired of taking mineral drugs, will do well to come and try the Doctor’s method of cure —as it will, if properly applied, lelieve of their sufferings and restore them to health. The Doctor uses m> miners, preparations; his treatment oonaists wholly m the use of vegetable remedies. Many are they who have implanted in their sys tem, by- improper use of calomel, seed, which produce an annual crop of diseasd To such be would say, come and be healed It matters not what your troubles may be, and let the Doctor examine your Haae. If it is curable, he will tell you so; if it w not, he will tell yon that; for he will not undertake a case ur less he is confident of effecting a cure. It will dost yon nothing for consultation, so please call and satisfy yourselves that the Doctor understands your case. Dr a. cures Humors and Diseases of the Blood. To ladies who ate afflicted by any of the following complaints,—Cold extremities, weak stomachs, lame and weak backs, nervous and sick headaches, constipation «nd indigestion, pain in the side and back leoflfaorrea, etc, etc.—l wish it distinctly understood that I do not claim to perform Impossibilities, or to have a miraculous no£er. All applying to me will receive my hruwist- opinion of their complaints. •No experimenting. I will •guarantee a positive core in every case 1 undertake, or forfeit I*2oo. Con saltation in Office orby letter, FKKEL Charges Moderate. Examination and Advice U> Call or ad dress: Dr H. J. Speer, Palmerston Buil dings, Auckland New Zealand. Office Bows: 9to 12,1 to 4,6 to 8 p.m; Sun days, 10 to 12. JS B. All Medicines ne «m«a» for a complete cure can be cent l<iw nca»dbaetv»ti'iu cu receipt ol syrup*



A splendid aaaiiriiuem is now upon, *ua inspection in solicited. fcOEooL FJfcUZEs— A large shipment haviug just come to baud, - obooi Oummuiees are respect fully requested to make an early selection I'iiomas jb‘. ±farle>, BOoKsE.LI.EK. ETC!., Corner of Saunders’ Building, Ashburton



Wanted. %»RANTED to Purchase about 4 i'-u- W superior Hay, for cash.—Mitchell and Turner. 12 96 ANTED— Tenders for Haivesting Vv acres of rye grass and 1,600 acres of oats. Parti ulare apply to IV’AX Feikdiander. 12 95 .. u ANTED Known The Cheapest VV House in Town for first das. Millinery and Drapery,. H. 0 Skoeks Past street . a first-claw fronting on East street and Tancred street. —J. Mekch 12 105 V\T ANTED to dispose of V\ Furniture Business WANTED Known Fruit, Fruit, Fruit. Fresh gathered from the garden every morning, at the following prices cherries, tsperlb; Straw ben ier, 9d per 10. Oome and see for yourself i>t T. Hodlt’s, street. 12 106 WANTED KNuWN— Robert Elston, Bill Poster, Theatrical Agent, etc., Town Hall, Ashburton. Theatrical companies and others visiting Ashburton should communicate with the above. Orders by post or telegram promptly attended to 760 VTBW Fruit just arrived by steamer, IVI new currants, Bd per lb ; new rai sins, ,7d per lb; new sultanas, 8d per lb ; new figs, 8d per box; white sugar, d 3 per ib; mixed biscuits, 6d pur lb ; fresh but* ter, 7d — at McGregor s, Tancred street. W ANTED Known— Orders for Christ mas and New Year’s Cake are being booked at the lowest possible price, by W. Nourish, Freetrade Bakery, East street, Ashburton. WANTED Known —Down again ! What, the price of wheat! No But the price of meat. Lamb, fore quarters, 2s fid; hind-quarters, 3s fid. Best sausages iu the town, 5d per Id, at Baker and Co a, London Butchery, Tatt ered street. H 971 WANTED Known—That IiAYES and Co. has bought 1009 yarns superior Velveteen, all shades, from Is; dress goods grand value, wortu 2a, now Is; .auies’ jackets, cost 25a fid, now 4s fid ; hats and bonnets half-price ; winceys, 1 yard wide, fid ; ladies* ulsters, 2s lid. 6 .>7 WANTED Known—That R. Lancas ter will cm bis family orders direct from the Freezing Chamber, ia East street, on and after November 1, when his customers can rely on well-i.ui.g meat and tree from flyblows.—K. Lan caster, Ready -Money Meat Mart, Bm aetc street, and Somerset Butchery, hast street. 9 632 W ANTED Known— Wertheim Sew ing Machines can be had on Time Payments at the New Zealand Clotniug Factory’s Branch, East street, Ashbuiton. 2 276 W' ANTED 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 up and elastic sides, great caoioe, now for inspeetton, which J. Moisou intends dis posing of at reasonable rates during the coming holidays. His own make always ou band or made to order. Repairing done with care and promptitude. Colo nial boots of all kinds. Next to the Club, Tancred street. Ashburton. 10 88t> special Advertisements. Boating, gCTRAWBERRIfia ANu SCENERY. oq WEDNjB.SD.iY NEXT (December 2), the undersigned WiLL OPEN bis ex tensive grounds, on the Wakanui road, to visitors and picnic parties- The Garden is replete with every variety of fruit, plea sant lounges and shady wains. 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 B. HUN T. Bees. Bees. Bees. Wax. Wax. Wax. HIVEjs HIVE-i. HiVitS. From la 6d each at the Steam Sash, Door ana Cabinet Works, Wakanui road, Ashburton. X, E. KILWOrVIH, II 31 Proprieiot M P O R. T N T. xhe can Francisco Mail leaves Ashburton November 7tb, and roaches Loudon about December 18th, and ail who wish to re member their Home friends bad better apply to T. F. FABL Y, Bookseller, Stationer, Printer, and Newsagent, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton, FOR CHRISTMAS OaRDo ! OHRIsIM .S Cards 11 j ohrls i mas Cards i ! i i



Special Advertisements. \yTOONT HUTT HOAD BOARD iVi DISTRICT. Notice is hereby given that it is the ntentiou of the Mount Huti Road board *t its next meeting, on P 'IDAY, De ember 11. to Strike a Hate of (£d) one farthing in the £ on all the rateable pro perty in the District for the period ending March 31, 1886, and payable in one in stalment on January 8, 1886, Ihe Rate Book is open tor inspection at the Road Board Office, Methven. jdlian Jackson, Chairman. Mount Hutt Road Board Office, Methven, November 26, 1885 11 6 Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, ‘ Asthma, Coryza, Influenza, Con sumption, etc. . KAY'S Compound of Linseed, Ani seed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, etc, with Chlcrodyne. KAY’S Compound, a demulcent ex pectorant, for Coughs, Colds and Cheat Complaints. KAY’S Compound, for Coughs and Colds, is equally serviceable for Horses and Cattle. KAY’S Tic Pills, a specific in Neu ralgia, Pace Ache, etc. Contains Quinine, Iron, etc. COAGULINB Cement for Broken Articles. , Sold everywhere. Sole makers— KAY BROS., 101 Stooknort, "England Christmas Cards, Christmas and New Year Cards, 1885-6. H. J. WOOD * CO. Respectfully invite the attention oi their valned 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—lßßs-86 —Christmas and New Year Caros are included OVER 3,000 NEW DESIGNS From the world-renowned firms of Raphael Tuck and Sons Marcus Ward & Co. Thomas De La Rne and Co, Hildesheimer and Faul.ner Eyre and Spottis wooda John Walker <fe Co. Sydney J. Saunders and Go Marion and Co. L, Prang and Co., Boston, U.S. And several other Publishers attempt a description of the various sorts of gems in Hand-painted Pal ettes, Shields, and Scrolls, Ivory and Satin, Natural Flowers and Ferns, Photo graphs (colored), Chromo Cards in the most delicate shades, Pearl and Shell mounted Souvenirs, etc., would require too much space in Print, but we feel con fident 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 Hand-pointed and Photo and Chromo Cards by Cele brated Colonial Artists, suitable tot en closing to friends by the Home Mail. Now landed ex s.s. lonic and s.s. Rim. ntaka, 29 cases of new books including the new aerial 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, parses, and card oases, 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 or through our Ashburton Branch shall have our best attention. n. J. WOOD AND CO,, Stationers’ Hall, 240 High street, Christchurch, and at Timaru and Asbbnrton. <jl H E NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory CONTRACTORS To 'hi Now Zealand Government Rail ways, Post Offices, Volunteer Corps, &c. &o. Ufo. 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— DuWLING STREET, DUNEDIN. NOTE -Measures for all uniforms may oe entrusted to the Manager of the N.Z. Clothing Factory branches in the lollop ing centres, via:— Dunedin Nelson Palmerston N. Invercargill Hokitika New Plymouth <amaru Greymonth Napier Waimate Reeftun Waipawa limaru Wellington Hastings ash barton Mastertoa Gisborne Christchurch Wanganui Thames Lyttelton Hawera Auckland



Victorian Steam Carriage Works. J. JR. STEEL & SON WISH to intimate to the Public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that, having obtained .‘■■TE i M POWER and other Machinery requisite for the carrying on theit w >rk fficiently, am now in a position to meet the demands or the public with * firK-clasa *r>.icle at prices to suit the times. l.v. ty description of Carriages and ''raps made, Painted and Repaired. Spring from £2O- White hapels from £25. Buggies from £3O. P.S.—Special attention paid to Repainting and Retrimmiug. VICTORIAN STEAM IRON WORKS AND GENERAL SHOEING FORGE. J. JR. 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 p sition 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. 8 416 Victoria House. RAND DISTRIBUTION OP BOHEMIAN GLASS VASES, Etc., To Purchasers of Parcels amounting to IKN SHILLINGS AND ONE POUND. Articles to be Exhibited in Windows In a few days. Presents equal to a reduction of THREE SHILLINGS IN THE POUND, to be distributed op >u arrival. Diraant and Coe, GENERAL DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, Ifo, laat and Tattered Streets, Aebburtoo,



Special Advertisements. ndon butchery. Tanceed Street, Ashburton. W. Baker and Co., BUTCHERS, Beg to inform their customers, the public of Ashburton, and surrounding districts, that they are supplying the Primeat Meat at Christchurch Prices FOR CASH ONLY. Lamb, fore-quarter ... 2s 6d Lamb, hind-quarter ... 3a 6d Roast Beef from 3d Corned Baef ... ... from 2id Motion from lsd Sausages from 4d Small Qoods of every description at equally low rates. H 970 SHB ETON 0U A L Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ash burton that he still continues to deliver NEWCASTLE. WESTPORT, AND BROOKFIELD COAL at lowest rates. Firewood, Poet and Rails, Stakes Etc., Potatoes Chaff, Oats, Bran, Sharps, Etc. FIREWOOD DEPOT. AND R. S. Bean R. 8. BEAN, 8 419 West street,



ÜBLIO NOTICE. MESSRS SPBNSLBY & 00., Music Warehousemen, t CHRISTCHURCH, Have appointed T. P. 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. j also, Violins, Oornets, Flutes, Accordians, Violin Bows, Concer tinas, etc. fianos, American Organs and Harmoniums sold upon deferred pay ments. Easy terms granted. A splendid stock now on view at T. F. Faklby’b Music Warehouse, Saunders’s Buildings, Ashburton. More than 3,000 sheets oi music now on hand. 8 288



oh it Ist mas season. SPECIAL TO SCHOOLS AND OOMMICL'EES. I have just unpacked a Large Oaae 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 Respectfully Invited. Will Open Shortly Bazaar! Bazaar!! TOYS AND FANCY UOOD3. R. Bevan, STATIONER BOOKSciCLEii, &0,, (Next Shop to Quill’s Hotel) Saunders' Buildings. ITT ATER LO O DINING-ROOMS, ' V Tancred street, Ashburton, Samuel i’immo, Proprietor. Board and Lodging 17a per week Board only „ The proprietor, in announcing the above terms, begs to inform the public that for respectability, regularity, and the quality of accommodation and food the aoove dining-rooms cat not be ex celled —being under his own personal supervision and attention. 8 446 Australian mercantile . Un LON INSURANCE COMPANY. The only Company in Canterbury which did not Raise Rates 33£ pee cent on Country Rises. We ARB NOW, AS WE HAVE BEEN POE THE PAST THREE YEARS, ACCEPTING RISKS AT 25 PER CENT- OFF TARIFF. W. B. MOSS, Agent for Ashburton District. September 22, 1886. 9 616 HAVING purchased the Asphalting Plant and Business formerly carried on oy Mr James Bradley, L am in a posi tion to execute any orders i mry be favored with. All asphalt work guaranteed. Ranges taken oat and re-set in the be* possible manner. Jobbing work iu gene ral done. J Cram, OPPOSITE CONVENT, Wakanni Road, rdera may be left with Mr J. O. Duncan, . Old New Zealand Bank. 10 799



ST ANDREW’S OEUROd, Tiuwald. ANNIVERSARY festival. The Rev K. F. GaRBETT, on behalf of himself, Mrs Gar belt, and the membeis of St Andrew's Chur, h, Tmwald, wishes to ezptess his ud their warmest Thanks to all whose kind efforts contributed to make thia festival such a success. 12 104



Holloway’s Pills are strongly recoin mended to all persons who are much reduced in power and condition, whose stomachs are weak, and whose nerves are shattered. The beneficial effects of these Pills will be pcrcep. tible after a few days’ trial, though a more ex tended course may be required to re-establish perfect health. Holloway’s medicine acts of the organs ot digestion, and induces complete regularity in the stomach, liver, pancreas, are kidneys. This treatment is both safe and cer .ain in result, and is thoroughly consistent went observation, experience, and common senit I’fae purification of the blood, the removal as all noxious matter from the secretions, and the excitement of gentle action in the bowels, are the sources of the curative powers of Hollo- , way's fUi*—<A4vt, I



N othine purifies and enriches the blood aod