DAILY MEMORANDA.

MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS Etc Friday. August 27 Dramatic Society—Meeting in the Town all at 8 o’clock Tuesday, August 31. St Stephen's Schoolroom—Conceat at 8 o clock Thursday, September 2 L.O.L. —Meeting in the Orange Hall at 8 o’clock Friday, September 3 Ashburton County Council—At Council Chambers, 11a.m. Monday, September 6 Borough Council, at Borough Connell Chambers at 7.30

RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

Trains Arrive at Ashburton —From Ohrist huroh and the North, at 10.15 a.m. (express), 4.33 p.m., and 7.10 p.m. From Timam, 10.45 a.m. From Dunedin and Soutn, ous/ 0»m. (express). From Mount Somers, 10.0 Drains Leave Ashburton—For Christ church and North, at 7.10 a.m., 10.55 a.m., and 5.37 p.m. (express). For Dunedin and South, 10.25 a.m. (express). For Timaru, •45 p.m. For Mount Somers, 5.5 p.m

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

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MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close at the Ashburton Post Office For Christchurch and North at 6 a.m 0.30 a-m., and 5 p.xn,, daily. For Chertsey Rakaia, &0., at 10.30 a.m and 5 p.m* daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Rangitata, Oran, Winchester, wad Geraldine, at 10 a. m, daily. For Temuka, at 10 a.m. and 4.30 p.m for Timaru and South, at 10 a.si., and 4.30 p.m., daily. For Greenstreet, on Wednesdays and tnrdays, at 10.45 a.m. For Wakanui, Elgin, Seavlew, Seafield, ndKylo, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and -tnrdays, at 6.30 a. m. For Mount Somora, dally at 4.30 p.m For Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Mon days and Thursdays, at 4.30 p.m. For Ashton, Waterton and Longbeach, 4.30 p.m. daily. For Flemington, on Mondays, Wedneu days, and Fridays, at 4.30 p. m. For Newlanda, on Tuesdays and Fri at 10.30 a.m.

Tir a n« arrive at the, Ashburton Post Ofioo*" 0 From Christchurch and Rakaia at 10.15 :.m., 4.35 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. From Chertsey, &o. at 10.15 a. and .35 p.m. daily. From Dunedin and Intermediate places 5.30 n.m. daily. b Front Temuka and Timaru at 10.40 a. m p 5.30 p,m daily. From Greenstreet, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10 ».m. From Mount Somers, daily at 10.5 a, no. From Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Wed aesdays and Saturdays, at 10.5 a.m. From Ashton, Waterton, and Long each at 10 a.m. daily. From Newlands, on Tuesdays and Frl ya, at 2.30 p.m. From Flemington on Tuesdays, Thun, ays, and Saturdays, at 10a.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 1886. The War Scare

The startling coup d'etat that has taken place in Bulgaria is naturally regard by the British ministry as a matter of very serious import. Although the Russian Government has disavowed any com plicity in the kidnapping of Alexander, the desposition of the Prince is still viewed, in many quarters, as part-of a cunningly devised Russian intrigue. What may be the ultimate outcome of the present difficulty remains to be seen, but for the moment the situation is raught with the greatest danger to the peace of Europe. It has always been easy enough to excite the pugnacity of John Bull by assuring him that some one has “trod on his tail,” and to flatter his pride by picturing scenes in which a hundred Frenchmen, or Dutch men, or Russians, are to run pell mell before the genuine Britisher, so that whenever a Government has done any thing exceedingly foolish, or selfish, or mischievous, there is no such easy way to hide all its misdoings as to raise a war clamor. We are not aware that there is any need for such a strong diversion from the Horae policy of the British Government just now; war, we fear, would not prove an easy or ready solution of the Irish difficulty; but many of our readers will recollect that when, ten years ago, Russia chose to make the fearful atrocities committed

by Turkey on her Christian population a pretext for attacking her weaker neighbor, every sensible Government, with the exception of that of Great Britain, thought that two such powers as Russia and Turkey were better em ployed in destroying each other than in destroying their neighbors, and left them in contemptuous silence to cut each other’s throats. Of coarse no one supposed then—no more than we do now—that Russia was actuated by any new-found compassion for oppressed humanity Then, as now, Russia vowed that she did not seek a foot of additional territory; but when she had crushed Turkey she was compelled to reneal her policy, and it now appears that she aims at acquisitions which the rest of Europe is unanimously interested in withholding from her. Under such circumstances why should England single-handed resist the encroachments of the Muscovite and put herself in a position in which she would have to fight and pay for all the rest of Europe? She is not half so much interested in

the free navigation of the Bosphorus as either Austria or Germany, and why should she officious’y offer to fight alone, when by quietly and un ostentatiously offering to co-operate with the other powers all fighting would be certainly avoided, and any attempt at aggression on the part of Russia more certainly defeated. Nothing would please our excellent friends the Germans better than that Great Britain should bear the brunt of a fight in which all Europe would be interested, but Prince Bismarck has not the most distant idea of allowing Russia to command the Bosphorus, but if Lord Salisbury and his party choose to do all the “barking” until they bring on Great Britain all the paying., if not all the fighting, the astute

German is not the man to objec | to such an arrangement to re- J lieve his own country of the respon-1 sibility and the expense. Those who remember Landseer’s picture of “ Dignity and Impudence” will hope that our rulers will take the former and not the latter attitude, as no country could better afford to do so, and there never was an occasion when it was more clearly our only safe, our only wise, and our only right course.

The North Canterbury Hunt Club Steeple chases are again postponed. The meeting will take place, if possible, on Friday, Septem ber 3.

The following statement of assets and liabilities baa been filed in the Ashburton District Court:—Stevens, David, of Ashbur ton, laborer,—Liabilities :—Opawa : Alice Hanna, £49 18s. Ashburton: Orr and Alcorn, £3. Tinwald: G. Grice, 10s. Alford Forest; Mcßae, 14s; total, £54 Bs. Assets—Furni ture, etc., £5.

The Times says :—A very large hare was shot la the neighbourhood of Burnham a short'time ago. Although iu poor condition, the animal weighed a trifle over 12 Jib. Giant specimens of these rodents are not very scarce in Canterbury, but the hare in question was of extraordinary size a The sportsman who gave poor puss her quietus has had the head stuffed and mounted. We notice that the editor of one of our sporting contemporaries takes credit to himself for having anticipated the winners of three of the four events at the recent Hunt Club Steeplechases.

We may mention that our own contributor, “ Centaur," selected every winner, and this before the acceptances, three days earlier than the “tips” given by our contemporary.

At the conclusion of a meeting of the Com mittee of the Ashburton Racing Club held last evening, a very handsomely illuminated address expressing the goodwill of the mem bers was presented to Mr S. Saunders, the late Secretary of the Club, who will leave Ashburton to-day to take up the duties of sporting editor to the Canterbury Times. The presentation was made by Mr O. W. Purnell on behalf of the Committee, and Mr Saunders appropriately acknowledged the compliment and the handsome treatment he bad at all times received at the hands of the Committee.

Some excitement was caused on the wharf and breakwater yesterday morning, says the Tiinaru Herald, by the capture of a baby seal. Mr Oreig, one of the men employed on the breakwater, when working among the random blocks at the foot of the mole, noticed the seal jammed among the blocks, and getting a rope and assistance, very soon bad it safely on the breakwater. He then placed it in a barrel, and during the day it was eagerly inspected by a large number of people. At first the seal objected to its con finement, but afterwards became passive, and scanned the faces of all its watchers in a very pleading and wistful manner, as if mutely asking to be realised from Its uncomfortable prison, and placed in its natural element again. The seal is about two feet six inches long, and belongs to the species known as the silver seal.

Several Dunedin Volunteer officers waited on the Premier yesterday complaining that they had to pay for Auckland made ammu tion 4s per 100 rounds more than before. Sir B. Stout replied that it was desirable to have a factory in the colony so that they could be independent in war time, but there was good reason why the Volunteers should not be made to suffer. On his return to Wellington he would lay the matter before the Minister of Defence, and see what could be done to put the Volunteers in a fair position.

A meeting of the Committee of the Ash. burton Racing Club was held at the Clnb’s roam last evening. A letter was read from Mr Hammond, again referring to his claim for the full amount of the Flying Stakes won by Rooket at the Spring Meeting. Con sideration of the letter was deferred. Mr David Thomas was elected Treasurer in the place of Mr C. 0. Fooks resigned. The other business was of a routine character.

The question of the polioo appearing in oases where informations were laid by private persona again cropped np at the Wellington Magistrate’s Court yesterday. Mr Wardell, R.M., held that the police had no tight to set in oases where private individuals were the informants.

Mj J. B. Bradshaw, was seized on Thursday with an apoplectic stroke but is expected to recover.

The telegraph line between Ashburton and Winslow was broken down yesterday in con sequence of the weight of snow on the wires. The break was soon repaired, and communi. cation restored.

Mr Neate, chemist, has on view at his shop in East street, a practical illustration of the efficacy of the poison supplied by him for the destruction of small birds. On a string across the footpath are suspended nearly seventy larks, sparrows, and linnets, which were poisoned on an acre of ground at Tin. wald which had been “ salted” with Mr Neate’s preparation-

At yesterday’s meeting of the Canterbury Land Board the following sales were reported: —Perpetual lease of Reserve 1106, near Ash burton, sections 1 and 2, was granted to Robert Gallawav; same reserve, sections 3 and 4, to H. M. Carson ; same reserve, sections 5 and 6, to J. D. Gobbe; same reserve, sec tions 7 and 8, to T. Wisbey ; same reserve, sections 0 and 10, to F. Low; same reserve, sections 11 and 12, to J. Ward. Reserve 1771 at Chertsey, sections 1 to 6, leased to B. Mash; Reserve 264, section 6, to Brian O’Connor. A|prospeoting license for minerals other than gold in the Alford Survey District, was granted to Mr Jacobsen, for six months, J. Wolfe applied to lease reserve 1371, near South Rangitata. It was decided to put it up for sale. Letters were read from the Under secretary authorising the perpetual lease of the following sections :—642, 644, at Glen avey; 261, Hakateramea; Reserves 1815, 1816 at Waitaki; Reserve 240, Alford Forest; part of Reserve 349, at Orari. The Receiver of Land Revenue reported several deferred payments on lands were in arrear. The Board decided to enforce payment. He also reported that the rents on certain runs, due on May 14 last, were in arrear. The Board decided to recommend the. forfeiture of the runs. It was resolved to pat Mr George Grice’s forfeited deferred payment section at Tinwald up to auction. The question of the proportion of the value of the improvements to go to Mr Grioe would be determined after the sale.

Messrs Duncan and Crawsbaw held their opening sale at the Koyal Saleyarda this afternoon. There was a good attendance, and the auctioneer (Mr J. C. Duncan) was appropriately introduced by Mr T. Bullock. Mr Duncan thanked Mr Bullock and the Mayor (Mr B. Friedlander) for their presence and good wishes, and then proceeded with the praclioal business of the day, which con* eisted of the disposal of a large variety of goods at eatfefaotory prices.

The Ashburton Dramatic and Musical Association held a meeting in the Assembly room of the Town Hall last evening. After the transaction of routine business, the rules and bylaws were considered and adopted The cast of characters for the drama “ False Colors” and farce “ Serious Affair,” which arc to be presented on the Race nights, Nov. 25 and 26, was arranged. One new member was elected, and four candidates for member ship were proposed. It was decided to bold the regular “ coffee supper” on Thursday evening next.

In the parish of St. Peter, Cornhill (says the City Press), where the rector receives £2300 a year, there is only one bona fide resident ratepayer, and he is not a member of the Church of England. M. De Lesseps says that England is support-

ing eighty-two million cattle, sheep, and hogs upon cereals she herself raised, while she im ports flour from America to feed her people.

Now that Te Whiti is unable to exercise his influence among his brown brethren) Parihaka has been almost deserted by the Maoris, who have scattered about the neigh boring district, engaged in clearing off bush plantations. Some of the new clearings at the back of Parihaka are very extensive. The principal crops will consist of potatoes and maize. Te Whiti’s son was in Now Plymouth last week procuring seeds of different kinds. We understand that the recent entertain ment given by the Druids resulted in the addition of a considerable sum to the funds of the Lodge.

It ia very probable that not a single sailor lives vrho does not believe that Friday is an unlucky day. Captain Barnstable, of Cape Cod, endeavord to disprove this by laying the keel of a ship on Friday, be launched her on Friday, named her Friday and always went to sea on Friday. The vessel was finally lost on Friday, and the captain, two mates, and twelve seamen were drowned on Friday. For the year ending 30th Jane, the exports of wool were 88,265,0001bs against 78,961,000 lbs lor the previous twelve months. The value, however, fell by 11 per cent, although the weight increased by 12 per cent. The Customs valuation for the year ending 30th June last was £2,823,000, and lor the previous year £3,178,000. The Niw Zealand Trade Review thinks that the recent rise in the Home Markets gives good reason to hope that the actual result will not show to such dia givantage as the above figures would indicate? It will be seen that on the above quantity of wool exported, a rise of one penny per lb is equal to an addition of £367,000 to the year’s income of New Zealand sheep-farmers.

JUVENILE OFFENDERS

Invercargill, August 28

At the Supreme Court this morning, before Mr Justice Johnston, four boys of ages ranging from thirteen to sixteen years who pleaded guilty te breaking and entering the Leviathan Gift Depot and stealing goods therefrom, were brought up for sentence. The Judge said be had commonlcated with the Wel lington authorities to ascertain the provisions of the Act passed last seas • i regarding first offenders. He found he had power to release persons convicted for a first time if he thought fit, but he did not consider that a proper course in this case as it was a very serious thing to find boys of respectable parents com mitting | such brazen [faced impudent offences If boys of the age of the accused were to go unpunished the danger was great. With regard to the period of the be a ences he had very great difficulty, because the prisons of the colony were not yet in anything like the condition they ought to be, in respect of classification, without which Judges passing sentence hardly knew what they were doing Notwith ttlading all the efforts made, no system of classification approaching perfection bad yet been introduced. The reason was that it coft money and the people who had the power of dealing with the matter—the Legislature—did not consider I'. necessary to find funds for complete classification of prisoners, therefore Judges had very serious difficulty in the adminatration of justice. He learnt it was possible for the Invercargill gaoler to be able to keep the boys apart and only under those circumstances he oared to pass sentence. Had adults committed the offence they would deserve a considerable period of penal servitude. Moreoomb and Pomeroy, previously convicted, would be sentenced to six months hard labor. Rogers and Asprey, first offenders, three months hard labor. These sentences were as light as he dared pass.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for opinions expressed by our correspondents

A QUERY.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sir, —Could you inform me whether the Longbeach Road Board has let a section of a public road near Flemington to any person, as It is at present obstruc ted In two places with hurdles. Surely the Board. will not allow this obstruction to remain after expending £ll7 12s Id at the expense of the ratepayers. Ism etc., Ratepayer.

TO-DAY’S TELEGRAMS.

Committed for Irlal.. Blenheim, August 28. Frederick Mayhew, formerly second msster at the Blenhiem Borough School, was committed for trial for embezzling the funds of the Spring Greek Rifles, of which be was Captain, He has reserved his defence. Soprene Court: Invercargill, August 27. The Supreme Court criminal sitting closed to-day. Albert Mawen, for steal ing from a dwelling, was sentenced to 18 months hard labor. He is an old •fender although a young man |and Mr Justice Johnston said he deserved penal servitude- The civil business will occupy several days. The Big: Buy Prospecting- Party. Two of Professor Black’s assistants are now exhibiting specimens of minerals and Instructing members of the Big Bay prospecting party how to ascertain the character of any ores they may come across,

THE NEW HEBRIDES

Course of Action [beutbr’s telegrams—copyright. ] London, August 26 It is stated that the Hon E. Stan hope, Secretary of State for the Colonies has arranged to confer with Earl Iddes leigh, Secretary of State lor Foreign Affairs, yrithregardto the French occupa tion ot the New Hebrides, and to arrange a course of action to be taken in dealing with the subject.

THE MILS.

Arrivul; [bedtbb’s telegrams—copyright.] London, August 26. The Australian and New Zealand mails via Frisco, from Auckland dated, July 20, were delivered to*day.

CRICKET.

AUSTRALIANS v. SUSSEX

BBDTER'S TELEOHAMS —COPYRIGHT ] London, August 26

The cricket match, Australians v Sussex commenced at Brighton to-day. The at tendance was good and the weather splen did. Spofforth who sustained injuries In the Cambridge match, was absent. Tht visitors went in first and were ail disposed of for 200, Oiffen, caught, 73, baing the highest scorer. The Home team In their first innings lost one wicket for 24 runs when play was discontinued for the day

THE EASTERN CRISIS.

Baler Advice.. [ebdtee’s TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT ] Constantinople, August 28. Later advices confirm the intelligence previously received that Prince Alex ander of Bulgaria had landed at Rent. It is further stated he will be detained there until orders are received to liberate him. It is understood that Prince Alexander will then proceed to Darmstaadt, Prince Alexander of Hesse met the deposed Prince at Reni and requested him to return to Bulgaria.

Constantinople, August 27. Intelligence is to hand from Sophia hat a Regency has been established or Bulgaria, and that M. Karaniloff las been appointed Premier of the new Ministry. It is now asserted that M. Kavave ioff, who was President of the Council of Ministers prior to the deposition of the Prince, did not, as previously an nounced, join Zankoff in the leading revolution in bringing about the Prince’s arrest and deposition. Prince Alexander has been released from custody at Renieurrisi, a town on 1 the Danube, in Russian Bessarabia. He delivered a farewell speech to his escort, in which he expressed the hope that Bulgaria would choose another Prince. London, August 27. The Journal St. Petersburg states, and the Austrian and German Press generally agree, that the deposition of Prince Alexander was necessary to secure the firm accord of the three Empires, who are resolved to maintain peace and loyalist events on the Danube. ________

CABLE RATES.

Aritstloa for » Redaction.

[rEUTEE’B TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.! Sydney, August 27. A deputation from the Chamber ot Commerce, which waited upon the Pcstmastet General to-day s.trongly urged the necessity of continuing the subsidy to the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company in order to secure the reduction of the present high tariff between Australia and New Zealand. The Postmaster-General said he would take into consideration the views of the deputation and lay the matter before his colleagues.

BISHOP OF MELBOURNE.

Rumored Appointment [REUTER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT-] London, August 26, It is expected that the Rev. Mr Austin, of Whitley, will succeed Dr Moorhouse as Bishop of Melbourne.

COMMERCIAL.

l.ouilon Markets. [bETUER’s TELEGRAMS COPYRIGHT. ] London, August 26. Consols remain at New Zealand securities and breadstuff's are unaltered. The directors of the Bank of England have increased the rate of discount by i per cent. The market rate remains at per cent and 34 per cent below the Bank rate. The weekly returns of the Bank of England, published to day, show a total reserve in notes and bullion of or less than last week. The proportion of reserve to liabilities re mains at 44 per cent.

SYDNEY MARKETS.

Prices, [REUTER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] Sydney, August 27. New Zealand wheat 4s 4d per bushel 3 New Zealand oats, 2s 6d; maize, 3s 3d3 sugar, unchanged 3 pollard, is per bushel 3 potatoes, 75s per ton.

THE ADDRESS-IN-REPLY.

Xhe Debate. [REUTER S TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT ] London, August 29. In the debate in the House of Com. mens to-day, on the motion for the Address in Reply, Mr Chamberlain urged that the present Government should not be overthrown while the alternative was the appointment of a Ministry which favored the separation of Ireland from Great Britain.

Major-General Sir Redvers Buller has proceeded ro Ireland to organise measures for the suppression of boy cotting, and enquire into the working of the land system.

VICE-REGAL QUARREL

Interference. [rKXJTER’s TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT.] London, August 27. Owing to quarrels which have arisen between Sir J. Pope Hennessy, Gover nor of Mauritius, and Mr Clifford Lloyd, Lieutenant-Governor and Col onial Secretary of that island, Mr E. Stanhope has ordered the latter gentle man to Seychelles Island, a dependency of the Mauritius Government.

THE CENTENNARY.

Its Celebration. [reoter’s telegrams—copyright ] Sydnrv, August 28. The proposals of Government in con nection with the celebration of the centennary embrace a series of grand public gatherings, extending from Jan. 23rd to February 7th next year. In vitations will be issued to the British Association to visit Sydney at the time, and to the naval squadron, to rendezvous at Fort Jackson during the celebration. ,

THE TIMARU ROBBERY

The Timant Herald of this morning has the fol’owlng ; —Ever since the rob bery of £64, the ptoceeds of the sale of tlojcets for the Waihao excursion in March last, which haa been shrouded in much mystery, no due had up to yesterday morning been found that would throw the slightest ray of l : ght on the affair. The police, especially Detective Kirby, have worked hard to bring the perpetra tors of the crime to justice, but their efforts have so far been futile. However as we have said, a clue hrs at last been found in the shape of a bag, which con tained the large sum of money named. One of the railway employees had caalon yesterday to rummage amongst some waste paper in the parcels office, and to his otter astonishment he came across the one time money-bag. The look of the bag is quite Intact, but the aide of it had been ripped open; and strangest thing of ail, the bank slip was found among the folds of the bag. As he place where it was found bad been h oronghly searched many tiroes since he robbery, it is concluded that the bag bad been placed among the waste paper recently. The perouiisr circumstances surrounding the finding of the article named seemed to increase rather than dl-

miniah the mystery surrounding the rob bery, and it is, therefore hoped that, for ♦ho sake of all parties, the perpetrator-of the crime will very soon be found,

A SPORTING DISPUTE.

THE OTHER SIDE. A few days ago we gave extracts from the Canterbury Times and Referee referring to a dispute that had arisen between Mr H. Hammond and the Asbbuiton Racing Club with regard to the payment of a stake won by Mr Hammond’s Rocket at the last Spring Race Meeting of the Club. The Times and Referee contend that Mr Hammond is entitled to the full stake, but “ Penex,” writing in the Weekly Press, takes an opposite view. This undoubted authority says : It is evident that the mistake which occurred in the Flying Handicap of a start taking place in front cf the starting post is contemplated in racing law, for when such a contretemps occurs, rules 31 and 33 stats plainly ttie course which shall be adapted, namely, that the start shall be void and the race run again after the time appointed for the las''-race of the day. 1 can in no way agree with Mr Hammond’s contention "that the first race waa simply from a false start,” for I contend that a false start can only occur before the signal Is given by the starter, and in this cue the signal was duly given, and as soon as the flag dropped the horses ceased to he in the starter’s hands. The difference between a false start and a start that is void appears to me to be that in the former case the ho:su which have gone to the starting post remain in the starter’s hands notwithstanding the false start, but when the start is void the horses which have gone to the starting post a*a in the same position as if they had never gone to the post at all, and consequently as if they had never been in the starter’s hands. In racing law “ the start” means a great deal more that the mere dropping of the flag, for that is only the final act of the start. It means that those horses which come to the starting peat have finally accapted the engagement, from which under ordinary circumstances they cannot ha released until the raca has been I determined ; and it follows therefore that In the event of a start being declared void that any engagement which the start en tails la void also. When aata tis void all its accessories are void also, and it is evident that rule 21 contemplated that the jockeys shall be weighed out again, for the mistake in the start might occur in the tint- race cf tbe day and it would be absurd to suppose that the jockejs should keep their weights correct until after the last race on that day. The English rules of racing are drawn in such terse language tljat It la never safe to alter, omit or insert any more without due thought of the bearing of such alteration on the meaning cf the sentence, and I believe that had it not been for the unfortunate insertion of the word " again ” in rule 33 of the old C.J.O. rules which make It read that " the race should be ran again ” that this dispute would never have arisen. In the English

code the rule reads—“ If a race has been run by all the horses at wrong weights, or a wrong distance, or when the judge la not In the box, the stewards shall order it to be run after the advertised time of the last race of the tame day. 1 * There can be no question that the mean* ing of the above rule is to ignore every thing that has taken place daring that day in regard to that race, that the start being void everything in con nection with the race on that day ts void, payments or sweepstakes for starters which had been made would have to be returned, and beta made on the coarse would be void also. The accidental inter polation of the world “again” (mid I am quite sure its insertion was nothing else than an accident) renders the mean ing of the rule equivocal, for it implies that the race baa been run before, bat the Intention and spirit of the rale is plainly evinced in the English code, and that ahculd be sufficient guide for ns in this case. And the reason why-the race should be proclaimed void and not a false start is very evident A start at the wrong post can only occur through the fanlt of an official of the Club, and it is consequently the duty of the Club to render the accident as little harmful as possible to the owners of horses in the race and to the public generally. Now the conditions of the race in regard to the horses engaged in it may be greatly altered by the false run race, as they un doubtedly were at Ashburton, when Tale bearer, who was returned the winner the first time, bad bad such a gruelling that he was not fit to run again, and if the start was only a false start, then all the betting on the race would stand good, and in that case Talebearer’s owner would not

only have lost fals chance of winning the stake, but would also lose any money for which he had backed his hone, and any sweepstakes or payments to the fond for which, by the conditions of the race, the starters might be liable. But the start ' being void, the horses again become non-starters, and ate free of the liabilities of starters, both as regards those payments and any bets on that race made on the coarse. The justice of such ruling cannot, 1 think, be impugned. The Ashburton Stewards appear to have held this view, and acted

consistently on it all through the piece; The start being void, the betting was void, and they returned the totallsator investments free of charge. It is con tended for Mr Hammond “ that any or all of the horses engaged in the race might have appeared at the sterling post at the time of the adjourned start, and demanded to be started, and to have started,” which is of course perfectly true, bat then they did not appear at the starting post at the “ adjourned start,” as it is called, and consequently the race resulted In a walkover for Rocket. Under Rule 31 it seems impossible to deny that the start was void, and it would be interesting to know how that which is void can be ad journed. It is farther contended for Mr Hammond, “ that the whole of the num. hers of the hones should have been dis played as starters, as they had not been struck cut of their engagements In jibe race as directed by the Olub rules,” And the Referee in the same contention says, ‘ Rocket was indulged in a walkover simply because the ether 1 oraes were not og the ground; none c f them were scratched sod therefore they 'veae, to all intent*

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 1886



SERVANTS WANTED. Seven general servants and one COOK for Ashburton and suburbs. Also, one COOK and one GENERAL SERVANT for the country. Apply to Mrs Randall’s Registry ffiCß. A. W. RANDELL, FRUITERER, &0., Town Hall, Aahbnrton. jgLAOK, BEATTIE & COMPANY, Criterion House, 201, 2C3, 205, High street, CHRISTCHURCH. We have the pleasure to advise our Customers and the residents generally in the Ashburton District that we have ow received very large Shipments of NEWEST DRAPERY GOODS the Present Season. The advantages which we possess in being able to buy In ,he Best British Markets, and the •borough experience of our buyer, enables us to supply all Goods under OUR CASH SYSTEM of business at lowest prices. We endeavour ; toglva our Customers beat value procnr b l e , whatever Prices hey may wish to purch* Bo . Goods at, and Stock is so LARGE AND WELL-ASSORTED h»t the moat varied wants can be sop plied. We append a list of our Depart ments, In each of which an immense Variety of moat Novel and Fashionable will be found DRESS DEPARTMENT



Wanted. ANTED Known—Hayes and Co. will commence their Great Gift Sale To-morrow (Saturday). The greatest sensation of the day. Look out for the lucky glass jar of peas In their window next the Arcade. WANTED CASH.—White Sugar, 2sd ; White Crystal, 3d ; Sperm Candles, 6d; Lingfish, 4d ; best Lobsters, 6d; Plaid Vestas, 5d per doz. ; Tea, Is per lb; Sago, 2id; Tapioca, 2Jd; Cntting Salmon, 8d ; Venus Nailrod, 6s 6d ; Groats, 9d. J. McGbegok, Tancred Street. WANTED Known —That Gates and Son, Burnett Street, are prepared to execute orders for all kinds of Household Repairs, Household Requisites, Picture Frames, cheap Bookbinding. Venetian aud other blinds at the lowest possible WANTED KNOWN—Long looked for come at last. T- Honlt, having commenced bacon caring, be is able to supply a real good Pork Sausage at 6d per lb at the Factory, Moore st, Ashburton. Pigs cured in any quantity dried, smoked and delivered home at One Penny per lb. T. Boult. 7 317 TTT ANTED KNOWN—Where can the vv most Drapery be bought for your money?— At H. G Seders, Melford House. Two shillings worth of handsome presents given for every 10s spent. Fresh presents in. See window. Ladies’ own dress materials made up ; style and fit guaranteed. __________ cost. 5 22



Special Advertisements. Potatoes. Best quality blue derwents for sale at lowest current prices, GEO. JAMESON, Ashburton. 8422



TOWLE’S pennyroyal and STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and relieve the distressing symptoms so pre valent with the sex. Boxes Is lid and Is 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors. Prepared only by The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of Imitations.



CENTRAL HOTEL, JW. MoRAE having taken the above , Hotel, solicits a share of patronage from the people of Ashburton and sur rounding districts. Beat Brands of Wine's Spirits and Beers. Good Stabling—Feeds, Osz Shilling . Horses and Baggies to let on hire at prices to meet the times. For the convenience of travellers hansom cab will meet all trains.



HOSIERY DEPARTMENT MANTLE DEPARTMENT (DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT MILLINERY DEPARTMENT DRbSS DEPARTMENT HOSIERY DEPARTMENT MANTLE DEPARTMENT DRESSM AKIN gTdEPARTMENT MILLINERY DEPARTMENT CLOTHING DEPARTMENT UNDERCLOTHING DEPARTMENT TAILORING DEPARTMENT HOUSEHODLFJRNISHING Manufacture from various Mills Including LANKETS, FLANNELS & TWEEDS OP ASHBLRTON MANUFACTURE. Cash SysruM Avn Cash Prices. OLACK, BEAT r IE & CO. GENERAL Df:APERY WARE HOUSE TAILORS, SMAKBB and MILLINER



FOR the Blood is the Life.—Clarke’s world-famed blood mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from ail imparities from whatever causes arising For scrofula, scurvy, skin and blood dis eases, and sores of all kinds < its effects are marvellous. Thousands of testi monials. Sold in bottles 4s 6d and 11a each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere. Sole proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. 1 16



Trees Trees Trees THE undersigned has FOR SALE all kinds of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, Pinos Insignia, Austrians, Marltima, and Macrocarpa, by tens of thousands; other kinds in proportion. All kinds of cabbage plants, etc, on sale. 411 orders by post or otherwise shall receive my best attention. N.B.—Gentlemen’s Gardens tastefully laid out. All kinds of planting done by contract. JAMES PORTER, CLIFTON NURSERY, 4 75 Allenton, Ashburton.



CANTERBURY MILLS, ASHBURTON. I WILL be a BUYER of UPWARDS OP 800,000 Bushels MILLING WHEAT THIS* SEASON. Also some Large Lines of OATS AND OTHER PRODUCE. CORNSAOKS, Fall Size and Weight, at 6a 6d per dozen, 0. W. TURNER. 340 H. BROWN



HAVE FOR SALE— T PEIME SEED WHEAT, OATS, and BAELEY Some of the above lots have been grown in the Timarn district, PIG FEED FOB SALE In any quantity. Just Landed— Alljkinds of CLOVES SEEDS, choice quality. RYEGRASS andi[COCKBFOOT for bale, FRIEDLANDER BROS I



Victoria House. KE-OKG A.NIS ATION OF BUSINESS. REDUCING STOCK RETIRING from the FANCY DRESS, HATS, and MANTLE epartments of the trade. , ... ... . TTr , T , c .m PHENOMENAL VALUE now being given, and to be obtained until AuGUoi 20th NEXT. DEVIANT AND COE, GENERAL DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, <&o., East and Tancred streets, Ashburton.



Victorian Steam Carriage Works. J. R. STEEL & SON WISH to Intimate to tho Public o! Ashburton and surrounding districts that, having obtained STEAM POWER and other Machinery requisite for tne carrying on their work efficiently, are now In a position to meet the demands of tne public with a fir t-class article at prices to suit the times. _ Every e.'T’ptlon of Carriages and Traps made, Painted and Repaired. Spring Traps from £2O. Whltechapels from £25. Buggies from £3O. p.S. Special attention paid to Repainting and Betrimmlng. VICTORIAN STEAM IRON WORKS AND GENERAL SHOEING FORGE. J. R. S. & SON, while thanking the public for their past liberal support Sc this department, beg to Intimate that, having procured first-class Machinery, thej 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 o Machinery, Including Combines, Engines, Reaper and Binders, j-and description of Agricultural Implements. ESTIMATES given for Contractors and Builders Ironwork, HORSES CAREFULLY HOD—Draughts, 7s ; Hacks, 6s.



Special advertisements. c DOWN son works ARMAGH STREET, Chrlstohnroh. Portable Ranges Burn Wood and Goal—ln Four Sires. PAINTED CORRUGATED IRON IH Four, Five, Six and Seven Feet Lengths. 40 per cent. Cheaper than Galvanised Iron. 10 1988



Notice, I HAVE disposed of my Business In Ashburton to MESSRS H. J. WOOD & €O., OF CHRISTCHURCH. In thanking the Public of Ashburton and District for their liberal patronage accorded to me during the years I have carried on business here, 1 have much pleasure in soliciting a continuance of their favor on Ijphalf of my worthy successors, who will make this a branch oft their well-known .STATIONER’S HALL. THOS. F. FARLEY.



In reference to the above, we respect fully request the Public of Ashburton and District, and all friends and customers of Mr Farley, to favor us with a continuance of their commands, and we guarantee to give at all times the value in New Zealand In our line of Business. An additional stock of Commercial Stationary, of superior quality, and latest new Books, to the value of £IOOO, will bo speedily forwarded from our Christchurch depot. The latest new Books and Magazine will be to hand by every direct steamer from London. Subscribers supplied at our Christchurch i prices Any Book out of stock will be imme diately procured Jfrom our Christchurch establishment. H. J. WOOD~AND CO., STATIONERS’ HALL. All book debts to be paid to H, J. Wood, and Go. THOS. F. FARLEY.



NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOR rnHE NEW GOODS FOR THE JR. WINTER SEASON Abe NOW OPENED OUT. The Stock is I!HK LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, Aa-d the variety of Style and Patterns in Men’s, Youths’, and Boys’ Clothing leaves nothing to be desired. Thousands of Men’s and Boys' Suita, newest styles. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of New Zealand Tweeds, Every garment warranted shrank Orel coats, Waterproof Coats and Leggings in great variety Hats', comprising every new style worn Children’s Jersey Suits, Children’s Men of-War Suits Gentlemen’s Hosiery, Scarves; Oxford Regatta and White Shirts Rugs, Portmanteaus, and Travelling Bags The celebrated WERTHEIM SEWING MACHINE. Time Payments. N.Z, CLOTHING FACTORY, East Sxmst.



DUNCAN & CRAWSHAW, (namely, J. 0. Duncan and John Crawshaw) REFERRING to their former adver tiaement, beg n'lw to intimate that they have secured the Royal Saleyards, in Moore Street, where they will hold their OPENING SALE on SATURDAY, 28th August, 1886, and as, judging from the entries now rolling in freely, consisting of horses, cattle, pigs, poultry, produce, general merchandise, aid a special line, nart of a bankrupt’s stock, comprising v MEN’S <fc BOYS CLOTHING



CARPETS, DRESS STUFFS, BLANKETS, LADIES’ ULSTERS, TWEEDS, a gigantic day’s work is before ns. The Sale will commence at half-past 11 sharp, at which hour the public are Invited to a snack of luncheon by way of a refresher. Feeling that It is foreign to our natures to be otherwise than straightforward in our ti ansaciions, and as we can asisttre prompt settlement, we have no hesitation in Inviting the public to place their bust* ness In our hands. DUNCAN & ORAWSHAW, §6510 Auctioneers.



PORT OP TIMARU. ARRIVALS— BELLS, barqae, from Newcastle, with beat quality COAL. GLEANER, brigantine, from Anekland, with cargo of Kauri TIMBER. TUCKER AND RESTELL. 4th Auguat, 1886. }8407



J. Ballantyne & Co. A bolding an TMMENSE CLEARING oale a & DRAPERY AND CLOJHING, On account of ALTERATION IN PABTNERSHIP. See Circular. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, CHRISTCHDKCHf t'7 227



FOR COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis Asthma, Coryza, Influenza, Con sumption, &c. KAY’S COMPOUND OP LINSEED, Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, &c., with Ohlorodyne. KAY’S COMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant, for Coughs, Colds, and Chest Complaints. KAY'S COMPOUND, for Coughs, and Colds, is equally serviceable for Horses and Cattle. KAY’B TIC PILLS, a specific In Neuralgia, Face-ache, &v. Con tains Quinine, Iron, &c. COAQULINE. —Cement for Broken A rtioles. Sold Everywhere. Sole Makers :—KAY BROS., Stock port, England,