DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES. Friday, Judy 9 f Matson, Cox and Co, opposite Tattemll • —Builder’s Plant

MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS Etc. * Friday, Jury 9 Sons of Temperance—Meeting In Arcade Chambers at 8 o’clock Monday, July 12 Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers at 7.30 Friday, August 6. Ashburton County Council—At Council CNambers, 11a.m. .

RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

Train Arrive at Ashburton- From Chnst and the North, at 10.15 a.m. (express), p.m., nd 7.10 p.m. From Timaru, 10.45 a.m. From Dunedin and South, 5.27 p.m. (express). 'From Mount Somers, 10.6 Leave Ashburton —For Christ ehnroh and North, at 7.10 a.m., 10.55 a.m., and 5.37 P-m. (express). For Dunedjn ana South, 10.25 a.m. (express). For Timaru, 4-45 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 follows; — For Christchurch and riorlh at b a.m 10.30 a.m., and 5 p.m., daily. For Chertaey Rakaia, &c M at 10.30 a.m j tad 5 p.m. daily. , For Dunedin, Tinwald, W'msiow, Hinds, Joldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, »nd Geraldine, at 10 a.m. daily. For Temuka, at 10 s.tn. and 4.30 p. m For Tlmaru ansi South, at 10 a. as., and 430 p.m., daily. , For Greenetreet, on Wednesdays ana turdays, at 10.45 For Wakanui, Elgin, iseanew, Seafiold, nd Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and atnrdays, at 6.30 a. m. For Mount Somers, daily at 4.30 p.m For Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Mon days and Thursdays, at 4.30 p.m. For Ashton, Watorton and Longbeaeh, 4.30 p.m. daily. For Flemington, on Mondays, Wednea lays, and Fridays, at 4.30 p. m. F or Newlands, on Tuesdays and Fri at 10.30 a.m.

Malls arrive at the. Ashburton Post From Christchurch and Rakaia at 10.15 .m., 4.35 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. From Ohertsey, &c. at 10.15 r, and 35 p.m. daily. From Dunedin and Intermediate places n.m. daily. Jrt aFroiu Temnka and Timaru at 10.40 a. in no 5.30 p.m daily. , From Greenatreet, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10 *.m. . Prom Mount Somers, daily at 10.0

*" From Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Wed oesdays and Saturdays, at 10.5 a.m. From Ashton, Waterton, and Long each at 10 a.m. daily. From Newlands, on Tuesdays and *rl ays, at 2.30 p.m. From Flemington on Tuesdays, Thors ays, and Saturdays, at 10a.m.

DEATH.

Peter.—At Anama, on July Dili, William, second son of W. S. Peter, aged 25 years. - [Funeral at Mount Somers on Monday, July Pith ]

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. FRIDAY, JULY 9, 1886. New Zealand Police Force.

Sir G. Whitmore’s annual report on the Armed Constabulary force has been piesented to Parliament. It states that the police force numbers 494 this year, as against 474 last year, an increase of 20, but the field force has been reduced by 170. There have been 24 casual ties in the police force during the year, as compared with 20 in the previous year. Serious offences on the part of police officers have been almost un known, and any constable guilty of drunkenness has been instantly dis missed. The proportion of police to population is now 1 to 1266 in New Zealand, as against t to 672 in New South Wales, 1 to 502 in Queensland, 1 to SO3 in Victoria, and 1 to 718 in South Australia. The cost of police per 100 of population has been only 3.S 2d in New Zealand, as against 5s yd in New South Wales, 8s yd in Queens land, 4s 6J in Victoria, and 6s fid in South Australia. Sir George Wdrit more, reporting on crime in New Zea land during the past year, states that there has been a small decrease in the more serious offences in the North Island, but an increase in minor offences, while the South Island showed a dectease in both classes of crime. Tha North Island (excepting Taranaki) exhibits an increase in the number ot convictions for drunkenness, the re spective increases being Auckland 175, Wellington 144, Hawkes Bay 44. Taranaki anH the South Island show a diminished number of convictions for drunkenness, the decreases being Tara naki 25, Otago 24, Nelson 31, West land 79, Canterbury 96.

We have been requested to state that a priest from Melbourne will preach at the Catholic Church on Sunday next.

The Ashburton bounds met at Caitnbrae yesterday. The weather was not,favorable lor scent, but the country was excellent and three very good runs, from three to four miles each, were obtained. Among the followers were Mrs Rowse, Messrs Upton, Russell, Helmore, Alington, Bowyer, G. Aynsley, Rowoe, Cun. ningham, W. U. Allen, and Moore. Mr Alington again entertained the visitors in a most hospitable manner, and the residents in the neighborhood appeared to vie with one another in their efforts to make the gathering a success. The Club is largely Jindebt-'d to its Methven and Cairnbrae members for the cordial manner in which they have always exerted themselves to forward its interests.

The usual monthly sitting of the Ashburton District Court will be held at 9.30 a.m to morrow. The master of the Old Men’s Home will be glad to receive any old clothing lor the use of the inmates.

The hotelkeepers of Christchurch, says the Lyttelton Times, have agreed to abide by the spirit of “ The Licensing Act Amending Act, 1882,” and close their houses at 11 o'clock, in terms of the licenses granted by the Licensing Committees—not taking advantage of Mr Beetham’s decision in the Terminus Hotel case, that any extension of time after 10 p.m must be to midnight.

The nest of the St Stephen’s series of popular entartainments will be held in the schoolroom on Tuesday evening. The full programme will ho advertised in our next issue.

Reuter's agency sends the following correc tion Owing to the telegraphic error, last uight’s cable should read “ Justin McCarthy was defeated for Londonderry by three votes,’’

Mr Kollitt’s flour mill, at Hororsta, was burned down on Wednesday night. It was insured in the South British office for £2OOO. The amount was mostly reinsured. The cans* of tbs dre is unknown.

The meeting summoned iu Chrialohuro for yesterday afternoon to devise means Lr raising subscriptions for the relief of those who have been ruined by the volcanic erup tions, did not take place, owing to the paucity of attendance.

At a meeting of the Dunedin Harbor Board yesterday, a communication was received from the German Consul, on behalf of the German Government, asking for the charges and port dues which would be levied on steamers of from 3500 to 3000 tons stopping in the port from a week to ten days, running in connection with the New German line. The information was supplied.

A telegram received from Dunedin last nigh* says the Mayor to-day spoke very plainly to said ho was disgusted with the behavior of the unemployed who waited upon him. He some of the men, who had not been very re spectful because ho had been compelled to discharge some of them. He had noticed some of them drinking after the last pay-day, instead of keeping the money at home. They should remember they were receiving public money, and be reasonable in their de mands. Ho then agreed to telegraph a reso lution that three hundred men wore out of work, and with their familes, were on the verge of starvation.

Members of Caledonian Society and patrons of the annual Scotch concert will be pleased to learn that Miss Janet Currie, who has so often delighted them with her sweet rendering of the higher class Scottish songs, has given her hand to a deserving fellow countryman. The nuptials were celebrated last week, and the happy man is Lieutenant John Reid, of the Christchurch Scottish Rifles. We join our good wishes to the happy pair with the good wishes of every Scotchman and Scotchwoman in the district.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT.

*. ASHBURTON—TO-DAY. | [Before Mr H. o” Baddeley, U.M.] CIVIL CASES. ■ Daly v. Compton, claim lie, for exces sive poundage fees. It transp'red that I the defendant had made an error in his ( reading of the Act, and judgment was i given for the plaintiff. I Porter v Rooney and Rooney, claim , £OO —Mr Caygill for plaintiff, Mr Purnell for defendant. The following evidence was taken ;—James Robb said that last year he resided in South Rakaia Had transactions with the defendant about last > October. Went to see John Rooney with reference to some land he had broken up. ' Asked him if ho were going to put the land in turnips. Uo replied that he did not know, and referred witness to his brother William. Went to Southbridgo j where William Rooney was employed Asked him if were going to put the land in turnips, Rooney said ho did not think ! so. Asked him then if ho would give witness the land for a crop of turnips. Ho * rop ied “ Certainly ; I wou'd be very glad to do so.” Witness asked him if the turnips failed would ho allow witness any ; thing for bis labor. After some conversa p tion ho said that if the turnips proved to be a good crop witness would be more than paid for bis labor, and he could not allow anything if the crop were a failure. He asked witness when the turnips would be 1 oaten off Replied about the end of May 1 Pointed out that Rooney would benefit by t tiro transaction whether the turnips grew or not, Rooney admitted that it was so, * but ho said that if the turnips proved a good crop witness would have them with -1 out paying rent, and if they failed witness ■ could not expect anything for his labor. , The land was unfenced on two sides, and 5 an arrangement was coma to tint witness f should erect the fence ; if the crop proved a failure witness was to he paid in full for ' his labor, if a success ho was to receive * no hing. Witness was to find tho material ‘ for tho fence, and to he paid for it in any > case, Tire fence was to bo a ploughed r furrow one, with stakes and wire. Wit r ness laid down tho land—4B acres—in turnips, and erected tho fence. (At this ' stage tho witness gave lengthy particu'ara 1 with regard to tho construction of tire : fence ) Witness saw r Kooney in February ' last, when it was agreed that when tho i ground became damp witness should orcct . ajsod-bank fence over portion of the length, l on which, owing to tho dry nature of the soil, it was then impossible to do so. About April 0 witness sold the turnips to Mr Por ter (receipt produced.) Wrote on tho same day to Win Rooney, give him notice of thoea'o, and tolling him that although ho had been unable to complete tho sod bulk fence, ho left about £5 worth of wire, which ho considered was an ample set-off (Letter produced and read). —By Mr Purnell ; Tho groufci was ploughed, and witness was to have it for a crop of turnips without paying rent. The arrangement was a usual one ; it was not usual to charge rent under similar circum stances. It was not arranged that tho fence was to bo mad© with a spade, and that he should plant gorse.—James Porter, the plaintiff said that on April 9 he bought tho turnips from Robb for £22 Witness re-let the turnips. Wit ness went down to Rooney’s to get pos session, when he was told that any sheep he sent down would be turned on to the road. It was on April 18 ho went to seo Roomy, aud asked him if had let the turnips. He replied that ha h»d Wit ness asked birr: under what authority he had dor.e such a thing. Ho replied that the ground was his, and ho could do as he liked with it. Witness said ho had bought tho turnips, when Rooney said witness had no business to buy tho turnips of Robb without consulting him. Witness said the crop belonged to Robb, and that it w-» aaec-asary to consult anyone else in ihe n !' Witness said the sheep were coming uo. una the22nd, when Rooney said they would be turned on to the road. In reply to witness, I Kooney said he was going to turn sheep on to the turnips next day. Cn another occasion Kooney refused to give up pos session of the turnips. John Robb holpod to put up the fence on Rooney’s land, and gave particulars with reference thereto. Ho also corroborated portion of the last witness’s testimony —William ' Morrow said that towards the end of last i year one of the Rooneys had told him that ■ Robb had the use of their land for a crop of turnips. Witness sa ; d it was a wise thing on their part to let Robb have the land, as tho cropping would greatly im prove tho land. Witness saw the turnips in question There was an excellent crop One Sunday in April witness had a conversation with Rooney, who said that both tho Robbs had gone away, and ho (Rooney) had let the turnips to Mr . Sprott. Witness understood that it was in consequence of tho advice of his 0 employer that Rooney had let tho I tut nips. (Left sitting.)

COLONIAL EXHIBITON.

New Zealand Court. Wellington, July 8. In the House the Premier read a cable from the Agent-General, denying the statements made against the display in the New Zealand ciurtat the Indian and Colonial Exhibition, and stating that our court compared favourably with the courts of other Australian colonies.

COMPLIMENTARY BANQUET.

A complimentary banquet, wa’ given to Mr G. B. St Hil>, who is about to leave the district for Western Australia, at the Somerset Uoui' lait evening. His Worship the Mayor presided, and the vice-chair was occupied hy Mr D. Williamson, an ex-Mayor. There was a very large 1 attendance, comprising nearly all the Bor- 1 ough Oouneellors and many other leading residents of the town. The more material part of the enter tainment having been disposed of, the Chairman proposed the usual loyal and patriotic toasts, which were received with enthusiasm. The Vice-Chairman proposed the I “House of Representatives.”—Mr E. Dmiant reaper ded. Mr H W. Felton proposed the “Army and Navy."—Messrs W. B. Moss and S. B. Nelson responded. Mr T. Sealy proposed the '‘County Council.’’—The Vice Chairman responded. ( Mr W. B. Moss proposed the “ Borough , Council” —The Mayor, and Councillors Bird, Sealy, Keidaud Williamson respon ded.

Tho Chairman said he had been in trusted with the toast of the evening, the health of their guest, Mr St. Hill. He (the Chairman) was sorry that the pleasing task had not fallen to more competent hands, but Mr St. Hill’s many ex cellent qualities, his generosity, integrity and thoroughness, were so widely known in that district that anything he (the Chairman) might unlit to say would suggest itself to every individual of the large company present. He bad Mr St Hill for a great many years. Ever since his arrival in Ashburton he had been associated wLh him in a number of private and public matters, and he had no hesitation in saying that their guest was a gentlemen, and a townsman who had deservedly won the respect and esteem of a very large majority of bis acquaintances. It was impossible for a public man to please every one ; public man such as Mr St Hill, who had no regard for more popularity and expressed his opinion with a freedom which did him Infinite credit, were bound to make enemies of soma small minded Individuals, but those who hid opposed Mr St Hill on public matters must, if they have any honesty about tbem,adm t that his opposition is as generous as it is determined. As a business man and as a private citizen Mr St Hill set an example to them all. His kindness of heart and his disinterested zeal for the cause of the weak, were almost proverbial. His word was as reliable as his bond, and he (the Chairman) felt he might confilen/ly state that tho district would be practi ' cally unanimous in expressing iegret at the loss of so excellent a col onlstm. Whatever ight be MrStHil/s lot in his new home, he might always remember that a hearty welcome awaited him In Aahburton, when his return would ' be hailed with pleasureby a very large circle of sincere friends. He(theChairman) might i say very much more but if he detained i them all night he would never do justice to his subject, and he would merely ask them to drink in bumpers..the health of the guest. | The toast wai received with loud and » prolonged applause, and was drunk wilh musical honors, and followed by cheers > for Mr and Mrs St Hill. Messrs fCneeu, Hughes, Mos?, Chapman, Oimant, Felton, Cambridge, Zouch and 1 Williamson, whose aqualntancs with Mr ■St Hid had varied from f our to seventeen years, added their testimony to the ' private worth, business capacity and i public wor:h of their guest. Mr St Hill, who on rising was greeted with loud applause, said he was quite at a loss to find words with which to express bis feelings. The unanimity of those present had quite taken him aback, but he hoped he would be believed when he eald that i he appreciated, and appreciated deeply, this evidence of goodwill, He had an awk’-.rd habit of speaking his own mind, i per aps o freely, and ho had had dllf rencis wi h almost every one of the gentlemen who now loaded him with compliments. Ho deeply regretted leav ing Ashbui ton, bi t Mrs St Hill’s health imporative'y dem uidod some change, and ho had determined to make a change which would ho hoped bring other advantages with it. But whati ver might be the result of his venture he hoped to return t> Ashburton In the course of two or three years. He would always look back with pride and pleasure to that evening, and his many friends, and his . manly opponen's, would ever occupy a place In his affection and esteem On Mr St Hill resuming hia seat ho was again loudly applauded. At this stage the chairman announced that he had received apologies from a number of gentlemen nnable, in conse quence of prior engagements to attend the gathering. Mr Hnghes in a humorous speech pro posed—“ access to the Tie wald and Hake tera Town Board?.”—Mr J. Sealy res ponded. Mr Knnen proposed “ tht Ladies,” and Mr Joseph Sealy responded. Mr Bird proposed “ the Press,” and Messrs Saunders, Paul and Dunn res ponded. The Press representatives referred in highly eulogistic terms to the public character and eervicas of Mr St Hill, The proceedings wore brought to a close shortly before midnight by the company I singing “Auld Lang Syne.” |

ERUPTION OF TARAWERA

Auckland, July 8,

There was a great blow up at Rotoma hanu this morning, large columns of steam, mud, and stones being shot np to a height of 15,000 ft, lasting ten minutes. Some anx ety is felt for the safety of the explor ing party in the vicinity. Te Whiti has sent a message to Rotorua to say ho may bo able to predict the next eruption. An earthquake was felt at Kotoiti, and one little tremor at Rotorua Tarawera appears very quiet, just a litt'e steam appearing over the hills The frost was severe last night, formingjice half-aa inch thick.

Experiments made by Mr Kinross with volcanic dust collected from the deck of the Southern Croes bear out the test made by Mr Pond, of Auckland. The pure dust proved to have considerable fertilis ing powers, and, mixed with a little ordinary garden soil, gave a very good result. The experiments were undertaken at the instigation of Dr Hector.

BATOUM.

British , Caution. [REUTER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] Loudon, July 7. It is announced that the British Go vernment will abstain from taking iso lated action regarding the notification of the Russian Government closing Batoum as a free port.

COMMERCIAL.

The Markets. [reuter’s telegrams—copyright.] London, July C. Consols remain at loi'Ji, New Zealand securities have advanced ios, quotations being;—s per cent 10-40 (loan, 103 cent loan, 103; 4 per cent inscribed stock, 99. New Zealand wheat (off coast car goes) is selling at 295. Wool —At to-day’s auction 14,700 bales were offered, and the price was firmly maintained.

WHAT THE RISE IN WOOL MEANS.

The causes which led to the rise In woo tis a matter of difficulty to name. Woo

brokers thems lves who have had years

and years of experience in the wool trade are unable to siy definitely. Mr R. B. Roland, one o. the London Board of the Australian Mortgage, Land and Finance Company, says that the wool market wha of all markets the most difficult to under stand, rises an : falls in prices taking place i with almost (leotric suddenness. The cause of the present rise, however, ha explained in the following way: “The etfsot of the long winter has worked off the stock of woollen goods, and clothiers and oloth merchants hare gone to the manufacturers with orders in their hands, and the manufacturers, taking these orders when the price of wool was so low that it would not do for him to run any risk, determined to buy as much wool as would supply their orders for cloth-” Our representative had also interviews with I other gentlemen intimately associated with the wool trade and rquatting Interests From them ascertained that the general opinion was the present rise in the price of wool was similar in character to that which toos place in 1870, when, along with a general breakup of a disastrous drought, wool suddenly increased in value in the London market. This was what wae called the “doable event,” and the wool mer chants and stock and station agents say the experience has now been repea' ed. Already the rise will mean £2.000.000 of money to Australia. While there are not wanting voices counselling care, and issuing warn lugs that the favourable features may not ] be permanent, the majority of those entitled to form an opinion agree m predicting a long run of prosperity. general rainfall has not had any direct effect upon the wool market, but(K course it has given station property a “ boom. Inquires have been made for properties which have been for many months aval - able for purchase, without the slightest, sign being shown of-a willingness to buy. The future ae pointed by those best quali fied to judge is a rosy one. The immediate causa of the rise is that tue “ top-men" at Home worked out their stocks, and were compelled to buy, and buy largely, of scond class material ; but a simultaneous demand of the kind from all three manufsc nring centres -the JNorin of Kngland, Germany, and France—»a unprecedented.—Melbourne Telegraph

INDIAN WHEAT.

As the possibility 'f Indian whe»t reaching these markets (siys the MtL bourne Age ) has been hinted at although Fcarcely seriously ontTiaiued.it may be worth while to cond la.- its re'a'ive vame wi'h that, of the Home crown gram. A cording to the English technical journa'a, this is by no mean- favorable. The Millers' Gazette touches upon the matter thus ; India has another go. d wheat crop in pro ! peo , and wi h a view to the steadily inertasing importance c£ our Indian supplies it la worth noting that competent authorities htva given it as their opinion th&t if Indian wheat could ba brought to the market In the aamo condition in the matter of cleanli ness as English wheat it would be w rth on the average 3d per bushel more all round. It is not only the lota la weight which h. 3 to be taken in‘o account, but to remove the oijeotloual fea tures, special washing and cleaning processes have to ba adopted in milling, entailing considerable additions. expex s1 ©* and even then a admixture of Indian wheat can generally be detected in the lour. It is indeed by no means an outside estimate to say that cost of transport to the seaboard in a large export season is actually incur *ed on 30,C00 tons of useless dirt and foreign matter, ft is manifest, therefore, that if this c mid be obviated, one of the greatest Impedimenta to an increased export trade of Indian wheat would at once be remover ; and by greater care in preparation it could easily be dune. An important step in this direction would bo gamed if the growers could be induced to adopt the use of modern threshing machinery, instead of having the wheat trodden down by bullocks as at present. Remembering that the demand in these colonies runs upon the very finest flour, there would appear t> be very few so ill-advised as to attempt the Importation of wheat which is tiodden by bullocks, not even if the market price advanced several pence."

GAZETTE NOTICES.

Wellington. July 8

Notice appears in the Gazette that it is intended shortly to hold a sitting of the Native Lend Court In the South Island. All persons having claims who have not already forwarded their applications, are hereby requested to do so at once, John Jackson is gazetted as visit'ng Justice for Timaru gaol, E. G. Steclctor, of Titnaru, has resigned his appointment as visiting Justice. John Deans, of Christchurch, has resigned his position as Justice of Peace. Thos. P. Fallon is appointed Columbian Consul General for the Aus tralian Colonies, at Melbourne. Xu consequencs of the reduction in the field force branch cf the New Zealand Constabulary, the services of M? C Lyon, Ist Class Inspector; have been dispensed with.

INDIAN AND COLONIAL EXHIBITION.

Official Statement- Wellington, Ju’y 8. The following cable messages were road in the House this afternoon, regarding accusations of mismanagement against the New Zealand officials at the London Exhibition ;

From the Treasurer to the Agent- General.

Be Exhibition.—Reflations on the hew Zealand Court, each as that It is inferior to the other Colonies, not worthy of the Colony ; a third-rate museum; that Bullet’s colkc ions are over prominent; that there is too much natural h’stoiy and inadequate attention to useful productions. The gold obelisk, though desirable, has not received justice. Advise what, if any, truth there Is In these statements, and give a general estimate of the New Zealand Court. Also, do you think It desirable to do any thing ? From the Agent-GeneralJ to the Trea surer.

I have anmmoned the Commissioners to consider what measures to take, but mean while you may rest assured that such sweeping detraction is not merely without warrant, but entirely contrary to the general verdict, and really quite ridi culous, None of the Cour.s are compar able to Canada, but yours compares well with the Australian Courts, having regard to the materials at Sir Julius von Haast’s command ”

The reading of the above was received in the House with applause.

SPORTING.

WELLINGTON STEEPLECHASE

MEETING

The following are horses left in the WELLINGTON STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP st lb Bt lb The Lad ... 11 13 Mountaineer 9 7 Denbigh ... 11 6 Nikau ... 9 7 Secretary... 10 8 Victor ... 9 7 Orient ... 10 7 Forest Sing & 7

ASHBURTON COURSING CLUB.

Tho third mce.ing of the Ashburton Contains; c’ub was commenced on tho Lmghtncr estate yesterday. Hares were plen'iful bat very wild, and only ten courses were decided during the day, Mr D. M. Ross acted as Judge and gave com plete satisfaction. Mr M. Digby as Slip Steward, and Mr W. Zander as Flag Steward rendered good services, and Mr James Porter slipped with his usual succeo. The weather was all that could be desired and there was a good attend ance of the followers of the leash. The following are the results of yesterday’s running : Ai.l-Agbd Stake ; five an 1 ; acribers at £3 2s each ; first, £7 7a, second £3 -2s third £1 Is. First Round. Mr J, W. Mcßae’s bdl d Korero, Waipa— Psyche, beat Mr Alexander’s f w b Maid of Heath, Champagne Charlie —Ladybird. Mr H. Alexander’s r d First Lord, Champagne Charlie— Lac-yhird, beat Mr D. Mahoney’s r d Tit Bit, Muscat— Nancy. . Mr M. Digby’a f w d Abercorn, Cham pagne Charlie —Marigold, a bye. Second R ucd. Korero beat Abercorn 1 Frst Lori ran a bye Puppy Stake ; twelve subscribers at £1 la each ; winner £8 Bs, rnnuer-np, £3 is, third dog, £1 Is. Mr A. McLeod’s bw bVega, Hotspot —Rose, beat Mr D. Mahoney’s bdl d Agen 1 , Belisarius—Luima Mr Alexander’s w f b Highland Mary, Champagne Charlie —Bonny Scotland beat Mr H. Milner’s (as) f b Ladybird, Cric hope Linn—Una . „ ~. T . Mr H. Talker’s (ns) b d Yorkshire Lad, Forest Lad—Tell '« ale 11., beat Mr Alex ander’s b w b Lady Eva, Crichope Linn —Hinemoa &Mr H TasV r’a (os) b w d Factory Boy Forest Lad—Te I Tale 11., beat Mr H- Tasker’s (ns) bdl d Captain Sligo, Obscure —Melee Mr A. McLeod’s b w d Jack Ta*, Hot spur—R >Be, beat Mr H. Tasker's (ns) blk b Butcher’s Maid, Comet—Nell Mr H- Milner’s blk d Tearing Yonng Fellow, Forest Lad—Brinnie, beat Mr A. i McLeod’s i b Ruby, Mark Twain—Shrop shire Lass ALT. AGED STAKES First Round —Maid of the Heath was fiitt away, led to the hare, turned .And fell. Korero then took command, rapidly worked off the score against him and won. First 1.0r.t was quickest from slips and scared ih® first torn by a d z-a lengths. TR Hit then got in for two, but again gave way to F> at Lord, who won eat L. Aker* corn ran a bye. Second Round —Abercorn led up and secured the first turn. The hare then favored Ke:erowh>', once in, could never be displaced and won easily. First Lord ran a bj e. Puppy - tsKes F rat round Agent led up turned, and displaced who t oon balanced matters and left off a good winner. Highland Mary beat Ladybird almost pointless. Yorkshire Lad led Lady Eva by half a d<zia lengths tuned and wrenched. Lady Kva then g< t in but was soon dis placed and handsomely beaten. Captain >ligo was the first to ehow in front but Factory B y war mad to his work and won easily. Jack Tir led and beat Butcher’s Ma : d easily. ToaringYonng Fel -1 low was first from the slips best and Ruby e*si!y. Vega and Highland Mary were put in slips to commence tile second but after a n>' o nr e f;o t was dis continued uni 1 the fo..‘owing day.

CRICKET.

THE AUSTRALIANS aT HOME. [REUTER'S TELEGR IMS—COPYRIGHT.] London, July 7. The cricket match, Austra ians v. All England, was resumed and cooc'aded at Manchester to-day. The weather was fine, but the attendance during the day was small. The wicket was much cut up. The AustraMans continued their second innings, which closed for 121 tuna, Spofforth carrying out his bat for 20; Scott, bowled, 47, Garrett, ciugbt, 22, being the other principal scorers. Bar low was the most successful bowler for the E glishmen, securing seven wickets fo- 40 ana The Home team, who re ( quired 106 runs to win, went in for their 1 second innings, and on the fall of ths j sixth wicket, had put together IC7 runs. I The principal scorers were— Scotton, bowled, 29 ; Bir ov, caught, 30 ; Steel, not out, 19. j AUSTRALIAN ELEVEN. First innings ... ... 205 Second innings 123 Total 328 ALL ENGLAND. Fiist innings ... ... 223 Second innings 107 Total for six wickets... 330 The Englishmen thus won the match by two runs, with four wickets to spare. OXFORD v. OAMBBILGB. The Inter-University cricket match. Oxford versus Cambridge, resulted in a victory for Oxford.

THE HOME CRISIS.

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London, July 8 Conservatives have been elected for the following seats, held in the last Parliament by Liberals ; Newport (Shropshire) Nuneaton (Warwickshire) Frome (Somersetshire), and the following Divisions : South-East Lancashire, viz., Hey wood, Middleton, Radcliffe, Stratford, Gorton, and Prestwick. For the remaining Divisions, South- East Lancashire, West Houghton, and Eccles, Conservatives have been re elected.

Gladstonites have secured the seats for Elgin and Montgomery; also the seats for the following, formerly held by Conservatives :—North Lancashire, North Lonsdale, Lancaster and Chorley. Sir William Crossman (Liberal) has been for Portsmouth, the other seat for the same Borough being secured by Sir William Wilson, a Con servative.

Mr Waddy, who unsuccessfully contestad North Islington at the last general election, has been returned for Brigg (Lincolnshire), in place of Sir Ef. Meysey Thompson, a Liberal. The latest completed election retqrns show;—

Conservatives 240 Unionists ... ... 47 Gladstonites 121 Parnellites 55 I The Liberal candidates for West Ham (Essex), Accrington and South port (Lancashire) have been defeated by Conservatives. A supporter of Mr Gladstone has been returned for Caermarthen (South Wales.)

TFT Hi ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, PRIUA*, JULY 9, ibß(i.



SERVANTS WANTED. Seven general servants and ono COOK for Ashburton and suburbs. Also, ono COOK and one GENERAL SERVANT for the country. Apply to Mrs Randall’s Registry ° ffiCe ’ A, W. BANDELL, FRUITERER, &c , Town Hall, Ashbnrton. jgLAOK, BEATTIE & COMPANY, Criterion Mouse, 201. 203, 205, High street, CHRISTCHURCH. We have the pleasure to advise our Customers and the residents generally In the Ashburton District that wo have ow received very large Shipments of NEWEST DRAPERY GOOD ■? f the Present Season. The advantages which wo possess in being able to Day in .he Best British Markets, and the ■.borough experience of ror buyer, enables us to b^PP^ 11 ®^ 8 ° nde ' OUR CASH bYSTKM of business AT X.OWKST PRICES We endeavour to give our Customers best value procur ble, whatever Price? they may wish to purchase Goods at, and “IaRMAND WEU..ASSOKTKD .hat the most varied want* can be sup plied, We append a list of our Depart ments, in each of which an immense Variety of most Novel and Fashionable will be found.



Wanted. WANTED— HOUSEKEEPER bachelor.—J. Foster. for a +7267 TT7ANTED TENDERS for FENCING. VV Apply to Max Fbiedlandkr. 7 260+ WANTED— A C-ok immed.a'e’y Apply Police Barracks, A*h nr. ton- * 266 tTJ ANTED known that R. Lancaster VV has the prettiest Villa Residence in Ashburton (opposite Infant School) to Let or Sell. A perfect bargain. Terms easy. ?



WANTtD KNOWN—You can ,ap sides of mutton from Lancaster's from Hd to 21, s- nt home to your rca'- dence, without attending the sncti<>n ■ales all day. 6 174 WANTED CASH.—-White Sugar, 2*d ; White Crystal, 3d ; Sperm Candles, 5d ; Lingfish, 4d ; best Lobsters, 6d ; Plaid Vestas, 5d per doz. ; Tea, Is per lb; Sago, 21d; Tapioca, 2£d; Cutting Salmon, 8d ; Venus Nailrod, 5s 6d ; Groats, 9d. J. McGeegob, Tancred Street. WANTED Known—Hayes and Co. will commence their Great Gift Sale To morrow (Saturday), The greatest 1 sensation of the day. Lookout for the [lucky glass jar of peas in their window next the Arcade. ______ Wanted known—Long looked for come at last. T. Hunlt, having commenced bacon curing, be L able to supply a real pood Foik esnurage 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. Houet. 7 ? 17 JUST OPENED —A lot of good plain Dress Stuffs at 4Jd all good colors, Gir's Stockings 4Jd all sizes, also a choice lot of Stockinette Jackets. Dressmaking on the premises stylo and fit guaranteed. H. O. Segebs, Melford House, East Street. TETTyANTED 999 lovers of the Fine Arts W to see the new Premium Pictures, to be given away to subscribers to the American publications. The Pictures are now on view at the Picture Frame M inn factory of Gates and Son, Rurnet.t Street, opposite the “ Ashburton Mail” Office. ** 5 22



ITTT’ANTED Known—The Gospel will VV be preached evtry Lord's Day evening in the Arc»de Chambers at 6.30 D.ni. (dv.) Free for all. No collection. * 5 697 Monthly advertiser, issued by Robert Elston, Theatrical Agent and Bill Pocter ; terms —40 Inch space 5s per mouth, centre spaces 10s ; for longer terms special arrangements can be made ; advertisements should not be later than the 26th ef each month. 760 Special Advertisements. RANGITATA ROAD DISTRICT.? ~\TOTICE is given that all Gorge or Broom growing on the pnblic reads must be Cleared from s*uie wiihin three months. 0. J. HARPER, Chairman. June Bth, 1886. 6 10P Trees Trees Trees THE undersigned hss FOR SALE ail hinds of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, Pinus Insignia, Anstriaca, Maritime, and Macrocarpa, by tens of thonaaods; other kinds In proportion. All kinds of cabbage plants, etc, on sale Ml orders by post or otherwise shall receive my beat attention. N.B.—Gentleman's Gardena tastefully laid out All kinds of planting done by cot tract. JAMES POUT P. CLIFTON NURSERY, 4 76 Allout.in, \shbiirtou.



Baylis and Co. family grocers. i i CRITERION OK P ICE AND QUALITY LAUNDERS’ BUfL' I V (.S CAN I'K BURY MILLS, ASHBURTON. - WILL b r. a BUYER -)P UPWARDS 300,000 Bushels MILLIN'! WiIEXT THIS SEASON. AlB > «nmo Lirro Li'-e» nf oats and otdkr produce CORNS AOKS, Fall Slso »a’> a! 51 6d pf*r d z >’■ 0. W. TURNER, 340 Ka: J. H. BROWN,



D'.-KSS DEPARTMENT HOSIERY DEPARTMENT! mantle department dressma kingdkpart MEN T MILLINERY DEPARTMENT DReSS DEPARTMENT hosiery department M ANTLE DER ARTMBNT dressmaking departmen r MILLTNFRY DEPARTMENT CLOTHING DBPARTME UNDERCLOTHING DEPA TAILORING DEPA HOUOEHOLD FJRNI on mat. Manufacture from v Including BLANKETS, FLANNELS & ?-V ov ASHBURTON MANUFACTURE. Cash RyArsii anb Cash Prices. lack, BEATTIE & CO. GENERAL DRAPERY WARE HOUSE tatlohs, KERB MAKERS anp MILLIE



Victoria How SPECIAL ANNOUN ■VTOW SHOWING, a Splendid Wortraont of i (Victorian) GOODS, i i Me .’s Plain and Fa Trousers and Ves’s, Waterproof and Overcoats, Oort White Moles, Boy’s Kniokor and I’.oao mnfield Sac Suit The-e G.o is, amounting ia value to over £4OO, ore and finished iu the most perfect stylo Purchase iat offeiedat a s'ight advance U °n M-.-IjB.)URN’Mj * Our Stock of General Drapery, Bjots, i» o DIMANT AND CO DRAPERS, CLOTIII .KS, & BO >T Eiy Streets, Arht Victorian Stoain Carr j. r steel & WISH to Intimate to the Public of Ashburton ac having obtained STEAM POWSSR and othe carrying on their work efficiently, are now in a posltic public with a 6r 4 class article at price# to suit the Urn Every C Option of Carriages -nd Traps made, Spring Traps from £2O. White hapels from £ ttontlnn uaid to Repalntln



j?ip iX'i m c ROWN RON WORKS ARMAGH STREET, Ohr latch arch. Portable Pangea Burn Wood and Goal —In Four Slseo, PAINTED CORRUGATED IRON IN Four, Six and Seven Feet Lengths. 40 per cent. Cheaper than Galvanised Iron. 10 1988 N otice. I HAVE disposed of my Business in Ashburton to MESSES 11. J. WOOD & CO.,



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 hero, 1 have ranch pleasure in soliciting a continuance of their fav r on behalf of ray worthy successors, who will make this a branch of their well-known STATIONER’S H4LI* THOS. F. FARLEY. In reference to the above, we respect fully request the Public of Ashburton and District, and all fWends 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 be speedily forwarded from our Christchurch depot. The latest new Bioks and Magazines will be to hand by every direct s'oamer from London.



Subscribers supplied at our Christchurch price . Any Book out of slock will be Imme diately procured from our Christchurch establishment. H. J. WOOD AND CO., STATIONSRS’ H VLL. All book debts to bo paid to H, J. \V(' d «ad Co, Til Jr. F. FARLEY. ! i 'I E V? 55BALANL) G BOTH INC t' \C L'ullY. rllß NEW GOODS FOR THE | WINTER SEASON j AUK NOW O.’KNtD OUT. The Stock is THE L \ ! '(IEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, Ami the ViiJ-ty of ; tylo and Patterns in |Mod’s, Youths’, and Boys’ Clothing leaves nothing lo bo desired. Thousands of Mon's and Suite, ! newest styles. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of Now Zealand Tweed-. Every garment warranted shrunk Overcoats, Waterproof Coats and leggings in great variety Hals, t ompris ng 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 WERT HEIM SEWING MACHINE. Time Payments, , N. 55 CLOTHING FACTORY, 1 , , Eajbt Stbebt. c



ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. rabbit’nuisance,



NOTICE is hereby given that the | Sheep and Rabbit Inspector having reported that the rabbits in this c unty are on the increase, owners of property are notibed that the Rabbit Act will bo strictly enforced by the Inspector unless immediate steps are taken to dootioy the pest. The attention of landowners is called I to the following clauses of the Babbit Act:—



Clause No. B.—Any ] serve or caused to bo serv one or more of the owners land on which he belle' rabbhs, a notice in writing to the effect set forth ir hereto requiring the Imnu tkn of the rabbits on such Clause o. If immediate service of such notice sue of the owners upon whotr served do not commence t acta, deeds, matters, and t [ opinion of the Inspector ma to destroy the rabbits on tl tioned In such notice In the possible, and having so com continue such action until si destroyed, each of the owns such notice has been set liable to a penalty of not 1 pound nor more that twem Clause 10.—After the ex month from the date of a cc the last preceding section still, In the opinion of th< rabbits op the land men notice, each or any one ( owners upon whom the nol in the preceding section h shall be liable to a further leas than five pounds n twenty pounds, and so oi ceeding period of one which there shall still. In the Inspector, be rabbits f nianaa 11 Tf unv nWH



When ilie brain is wearied, the nerves uns trung, the muscles weak, use Hop Bitter made by the American Co. Read