DAILY MEMORANDA.

Tuesday, December 28 Oddfellows’ Hall —Rehearsal of “False Colors” at 6 o’clock Wednesday, December 29. Wakanut School -Meeting of Ratepayers Thursday, December 30 TinwaldTown Hall—Concert a* 8 o’clock Friday, December 31 Oddfellows’ Hall—“ False Colors” at 8 o’clock kjSatjrday, January 1 Tlnwaloßi'ciog Club—Annual Meeting ? Monday, January 3 ttsroaghSSOouucll, at Borough Council Chambers »r 7.30 ,

RAILWAY TIME TABLE

at Ashburton— From Christ • hutch and the North, at 10.15 a.m. (express), las p.m., and 7.10 p.m. From Timaru, 10.45 a .m. From Dunedin and South, 6.27 (express). From Mount Somers, 10.6 Leave Ashburton— For Ohrist horoh and North, at 7.10 a.m., 10.65 a.m., as 6.37 p.m. (express). For Dunedin and Booth, 10.25 a.m. (express). For Timaru, 4 p.m. For Mount Somers, 6.6 p.m.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

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MAIL NOTICES.

Malls dose at the Ashburton Post Office follows: — For Christchurch and North at cam 0.30 a.m., and 5 p.m., daily. For Chertsey Rakaxa, &0., at 10.30 a.m and 5 p.m. daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, Qoldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, «nd Geraldine, at 10 a.m. daily. For Temuka, at 10 ».m. and 4.30 p.m idly. „ , for Timaru and South, at 10 a. /n., and ( SO p.m,, daily. For Greenstreet, on Wednesdays and

turdays, at 10.45 a.m. ecu For Wakanul, Elgin, Seaview, Seafield, id Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and turdays, at 6.30 eleq. 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, Waterton and Longbeach, 4.30 p.m. daily. ?or Flamington, on Mondays, Wednes days, and Fridays, at 4.30 p.m. For Newlands, on Tuesdays and *n at 10.30 a.m.

arrive at the Ashburton Post H From Christchurch and Eakala at 10.15 .m., 4.35 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. From Chertsey &o. at 10.15 t and 35 p.m. daily. From Dunedin • od Intermediate places B.3 ft *%m. daily. ( -'row Temuka an Tiraaru at 10.40 a. m p 5.30 p. a daily. From Greenstreet, Wednesdays and '•aturdayc, at 10 a.m. Hwim Mount Somers, daily at 10.5 m. From Mayfield and Ruapuna, on W e«i aesdays and Saturdays, at 10,5 a.m. From Ashton, Waterton, and Long each at 10 a.m. daily. From Newlands, on Tuesdays and Fri ,at 2.30 p.m. From Flemington on Tuesdays, Thun» days, and Saturdays, at 10a.m.

BIRTH.

Segbrs On Christmas Day, the wife of ri. 0. Segoto of a eon.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevælebit. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1886. MR BALLANCE’S TOUR

We observe that some of our con temporaries have been falling foul of members of the Government, who are characterised as gadabouts, and told that instead of running about the country they ought to stick to their offices and to the country’s business at Wellington. Now we are free to admit that it is possible to overdo the thing, and that it is not well to leave, as has been the case under previous Adminis trations, a single Minister to do duty for the whole at head-quarters while all the other Ministers were travelling on business or pleasure, but it is even worse that Ministers should have no personal acquaintance with the needs of large portions of the colony which they are called upon to govern. And if there be one department, more than another the proper administration of which requires a personal knowledge of the country on the part of the pre siding Minister, certainly that depart ment is the department of Lands. Mr Ballance has therefore done no more than his duty in paying a visit to the South, and the only pity is that he was not able to devote to this island as many weeks as he was able to afford days. Even the flying visit which he paid this part of the colony a fort night or so ago will, however, we feel sure, have taught him its necessities better than he would have learnt them from reams of correspondence and will yet, there is reason to hope and believe, bear good fruit. Writing upon the sub ject our Oamaru evening contemporary has the following sensible remarks, with every word of which we entirely con cur : —“ Mr Ballance’s visit is likely to be productive of very great benefit to this district and the colony. He has. propounded his ideas on the land ques tion, which we may accept as the ideas of the Government. We may now feel assured that the question of closer land settlement will come into promi nence during next session of Parliament and that, in connection with it pro posals will be made for resumption of large private estates and their disposal in smaller areas. That will be the re sult, we are convinced of the necessities

of the present lime .... If the Legislature should be able to conceive means whereby some ot the big estates may be broken up on terms that would not violate righteous principles and that would be acceptable to the present proprietors, and to the people of the colony, we shall all have much for which to be thankful. There are difficulties in the way of the achievement of this object. The question of the method of assessing the prices to be paid to proprietors will not be more easily settled than that of taking the land at all without the concurrence O the owners. The right of the State 10 resume lands in cases where such a course has been deemed necessary in the public interest, is now universally rccepted; but there is always an >pening for a difference of opinion as to whether the circumstances are sufficiently pressing to jnstify such an , interference with vested rights or not,

We are not, however, faint-hearted I about the result of a discussion on this question. It is the very reverse of reassuring that, in a young colony like New Zealand, where Nature has been so bounteous an'd the people are so industrious, stout-hearted, and enter prising, the cry of unemployed should be heard at all seasons of the year, and parents should be driven to their wits’ end to know what to do with their girls and boys. These are signs of national weakness which we cannot afford to pass over lightly, if we would avoid the occurrence in this new little world of ours of those saddening and disastrous social disruptions which periodically rend society and destroy national happiness and prosperity in Old-World countries. We hope that our present comparatively light troubles may be abolished and heavier disasters avoided, by the adoption of a land policy that will be viewed by all concerned as a wise and satisfactory solution of a very grave problem.”

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A cheap excursion train will run from Ash burton to Timaru on Monday next. Parti culars will appear in to-morrow’s issue.

The annual concert and ball in connection with Lodge Star of Ashburton, No. 23, L.O.L, was held in the Town Hall last even ing. There was a fairly good attendance, and the concert passed off very successfully. Vocal and instrumental items were given by Misses Moss, Scholefield, and G. Steele, and Messrs Brooks, Atkinson, Gates, Thomas, McLean Dunn, and Hall, while Highland and Irish dances were given by Mr J. Munro and others and Mr Healy, the music for these being supplied by Mr A. Maokay. An exhi bitijn of boxing by “juvenile pugilists” was also given. A ball was afterwards held, and was well attended, the musical arrangements being in the hands of Mr J. H. Brook, A fire, which might have been attended with serious results, was luckily subdued while in an incipient stage on Christmas Eve. About nine o’clock at night one of the children of Mrs Hyde, who lives in Tancred street, while searching for something, accidentally set fire to some wearing apparel hanging up in the r oom and the flames spread rapidly. The child ran out and gave the alarm to Mr McGregor, who resides next door. He, aided by a few neighbors, took prompt steps to extinguish the fire. Damage to the extent of £lO or £ls was done.

At the R M. Court this morning, before Mr B. Alcorn, J.P., Thomas Richards, against whom several convictions have been lately recorded, waa charged with having been drunk on the previous day. A line of 40s and costs, with the alternative of four days’ imprison ment was inflicted.

While congratulating Mr Arthur Cookson, Master of the Wakanui Main School, upon his promotion to the beadmastership of the larger school at Templeton, wc but express the feeling of the residents of Wakanui, as well as of a great many Ashburton people at bis removal from this district, Mv Cookson hav ing been a prominent member of the Orches tral Society and being always ready to assist at oonoerts and entertainments in all parts of the district. A social gathering, in bis honor will, we understand, take place at the Wakanui Main School at an early date, when a miscellaneous concert, in which the Orchestral Society will take part, will be given. The usual Christmas services took place at Longbeaoh and Tinwald on Saturday last. The private Chapel at Longbeaoh, and St. Andrew’s Church, Tinwald, were very prettily decorated. At the latter place Divine Service at 7 p m was attended by a crowded congre gation, and the morning service at Longbeaoh was also well attended.

Acceptances for the meeting of the Tinwald Racing Club to be held on New Year’s Day close with the Secretary at 9 p.m. this evening.

About three o'clock on the afternoon of Christmas Day Mr William Parkerson, of Singletree, left bis bouse to go into tbs bush at Alford Forest, and on returning a few hours later found that the cottage had been broken into and several articles stolen there from. These comprise £4 in money, 8 revolver, a great coat, and two bottles of liquor. Information was given to the police, and they believe they have a clue that will lead to the apprehension of the culprit. A patient being operated upon in a London hospital was found to have a grain of wheat sprouting in his cheek.

A traveller on the St. Arnaud line of rail* way, Victoria, states that the locusts between the St. Arnaud station and Emu, a distance of 20 miles, darkened the air for the whole of that distance.

In his speech on assuming the Chief Justiceship of New South Wales, Mr Darley said: —“ But, above all and beyond all, I place my reliance upon the Supremo Dispenser of Justice, that He will, in answer to my prayer, aid me, His humble servant, in the due administration, without fear, favor, or affection, of His justice, for the benefit, advantage, and welfare ot this great country.” A clergyman on the west coast of Scotland, rather elderly and extremely sensible, once horrified a gathering of Greenock ladies by defending the general pratioe of “the cloth” in marrying well-toohered woman. “ It’s the ae solitary speculation they’re allowed to mak’ in the coorse a’ their lives,” said the unromantio old gentleman ; “ an’ sic being the case, I think they shouldna be blamed if they mak’ the best o’t.” Bishop Moorhouse has already committed some very grave blunders at Manchester. One of the latest is a venomous attack upon the Nonconformists of that city. A protest has now been drawn up by the Congregational ministers and deacons of Manchester and Salford, in which they repel the haughty and uncharitable aspersions of the Bishop. They specially repudiate the charge that they seek recognition from the State clergy for social reasons. Dr Moorhouse’s experience in a colony where there is no established church does not seem to have fitted him for a Lanca shire diocese. Dr Fraser was on excellent terms with the Dissenters. The best medicine known is SANDER and SONS’ EUCALYPTI EXRACT, Test its emi nent powerful effect in coughs, colds, influenza eta.—the relief is instantaneous. Thousands give the most gratifying testimony. His Majesty t* s King of Italy, and medical syndi cate 'all over the globe, are its patrons. Bead the official reports that accompany each bottle. We have no occasion to offer rewards in proof of the genuineness of our references. The official reports ot medical clinics and universities, the official communication of the Consul-General for Italy at Melbourne; the diploma awarded International Exhibi tion Amsterdam—all these are authentic documents, and, as snob, not open to doubt. We add here epitome of one of the various oases treated by Siegen, M.D., Professor, etc.: Burning of the right hand through the ex plosion of a small oil stove. The epidermis on the volar and palmer side of the hand of the thirty-year-old patient was completely separated and lilted up as far as the joint of the band. The likewise lifted nails were hanging loose, and half of the phalanx of the nail of the middle finger was coaled. The wounds thus contracted healed in three weeks under daily applications of Eucalypti Extract dressing. The patient has retained full use , of her hand.—[Advt.]

LATE CABLE NEWS.

[“ AGK ” SPECIALS ] London. December 13. A statement j. r:nhshod yesterday in St PeWsbarii, with regard to the relation? Detween the Russian and German Gown n men >.e, i> caic iia. .id by diplomatic diclea *o exeicUe a string ii flueuce on the pro duction if pacific effects. December 18 The Briiish Government has dec mod to grant a subsidy t > assist the new Gable Ootnpauy in Dairying < nt their proposal to lay a cable by the Pacific rente to Aus tralia, p-nding the oomd .oration of tie whole question at the Federal Oonfe enoe *h : o'i it h>B been suggested a ould shortly be held in England The measure which was recently sub mitted by the German Minister of War to a secret Committee of the Reichstag, authorising the Addition of 41,000 men to the Gorman army, has been postponed, notwithstanding the fact that the Govern ment protested against farther delay, on the ground that the proposed increase was an nrgent necessity. It is understood that Lord Salisbury has prevented Mr Stanhope deolosing details of the negotiations which Lave been pro ceeding with Franc*- for some time past in connection with the continued occupa tion of the .New kiebtidea by French troops. December 3 1 A movement Is being organised witn he object of arranging for the presenta tion of a Jubilee iff wing to her Maj sty the Queen next year from 11 the women of England.” 1 he Berlin Post and other organs which are commonly reported to be directly in spired by Bismarck in their comments upon the present aspect of affairs in Europe, ins "t that the situation is one of most prof uod gravity. While they admit that the rela ions between the Governments of (termany and R b. have Improved. th j y declare the feeiing ot irrita i >n be ween F aoct and Germany in the one hand and between Austria and -ÜBsia on the other is increasing daily. Th■» prospect, it is urged, is one which ju-nifias serious anxiety. Ii is considered to he improbable that Bismarck is endeavor ing to magnify the p> eseut danger and pr >• mote aro«>e in order to incuse tie Reich sag tn ad p- rhi prop-sal made by the German Minister for the increase of the army by 41.0C0 man. It Is announced that steps are being taken toward increasing the Russian -qaadron in tiio Pacific. December 21.

The Stmdard this morning puM‘*hed a epott. uffirioitu.' that the Russian auth*>- «-ifciea ar« actively engaged ia massing troops on the western frontier in r, abnese for any emergency. The Daily News ais.. pnhl shes a r Terence to the same report ~ tint expresses tie opinion that the number of troops who lave been brou »ht tog ither on the frontlet has been considerably ex - aggers tod. The North German Gazette reciprocates on behaif of Germany the friendly assur ances given ly Russia, bat tlje Berlin Post considers that these assurances will prove va.ueleao unless Russia can extend the same amlc'ble sentiment to Austria.

The Bu'gav mu Delegates, who are now vlsitb g *he European capitals,have arrived in Benin, where they have been privately »nd cold ! y received by Count Herbert Bismarck, son of the German Chancel lor.

Itia announced that a number of Ameri can dynamiter) are about to pay a visit to England.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Melbourne, December 21

Large irregularities hiva been dis covered in the Customs Department, cigars and brandy being introduced free. A Customs weigher has been suspended for collusion

A Roman Catholic priest n»mad Father Fiordan, formerly of New Zealand, has been removed to Asylum, being of unsound mind.

The prisoners John and Robert Lewis, charged with robbery under arms at the Albert Park branch of the National Bank, were brought up for sentence on Monday Prisoners declared they had been driven ►o crime through want, that they had often been without food a d driven to sleep out of doors. Mr Jntce A’Beckett, however, declined to b-lieve that, as the evidence showed they h*d t >een stay ng at a comfortable and avid It w«s neces sary for the protection of life that he should inflict a heavy sentence, for no doubt John Lewis intended to shoot Dare, the Bank manager. He sentenced John to ten years an t Fobert to seven, because he had not fired his revolver. Sydney. December 22. Mr James Fletcher. Min ster of Mines, has resigned his portfolio owing to re porter. differences with h s colleagues on matters of poicy, no-ably in regard to their sot'on in discharging Civil servants on the ground of ret'onohnoent Bum >rs <>f other impending resignations are sfl >a but are not oonfi-med officially, Tne action brought by Mr David Proud foot, the well-kn .wn contractor against Mr Proctor. M L A., chiming £ 09 as a penally for having an interest in Govern ment contracts while sitting and voting in the Assembly, resulted in a verdict for the p’aln’iff Notice of appeal was given The Minister of Pub’ic Works has called on all officers in ihe department -oldlng civic or municipal appointments to resign tK-m, One who refused to do so has [been dismissed, and threatens an action to to test the legality o f dismissal. La r ge meetings have b-en held to ex press sympathy with Gladstone nod Parnell in th>-ir endeavors t> obtain Home Rulo for Ireland, and a fund has been opened in aid of the evicted tenants. Oardmal Mo~an sent a hundred ruineas, and a total of £SBO has been raised Efforts will be made to collect £IOOO by Christmas, end telegraph Home The Diana, a Swedish barque, bound from Pu’et ;J ound to Sydney, has been totally wrecked on St-rdhmok I-dand, In the Pacific. The vessel hft Pne t Sound on July 12th, and all went well tiff Angust 11th, when the vessel attack on a rook, which proved to be Stardbuok I»l«nd, a small island at one time explored for guano t>y Honiber Bros., of London, As the barque was in imminent dan er of being broken up the captain cut. awey the masts, and making a raft succeeded in passing through the surf and breakers and reaching the shore. All available pro visions and 200 gallons of water were taken out of the ship, an a tent rigged op on shore f"t shelter. The water fonnd on shore was very brackish and strongly impregnated with guano, but eventually an old well was found and two boats which were washed on shore In these the shipwrecked mariners made an attempt to reach Malden Island, which is inhabited. The boats, however, were unable to carry all, so lots (vere drawn, and eight out of the eleven man on the island started, and succeeded in reaching ’lunaphrey’s Island, where the schooner Buster, trading from Auckland, called. As it was oncer tain, however, what her movements would bo they decided to re main there, and were eventually brought to Sydney in the schooner Jnrfalcon, from Malden Island. The Buster promised to call at Stardbuok Isl md for the men who were left there. One of the crew of th Diana cant in his lot at Humphrey’s Island, and took a native wife, remaining there.

ASHBURTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY

annual fsPORTS

The foib wing events were dec ded after we went to preea yesterday:— Highlander, whom the national costume most suited—Stiver medal, presented by Mrs J W. McHae 'l’hia pr za, for which there was a spirited competition, was awarded to Mr R. Munro. fetandio? High Jump—lst prize, £1 ; 2 ad, 10s W. Gabon. 4ft Sin ... ... 1 T H. f alton, 4 F t 21a ... 2 Those were the ny c -mpotitors. Grand Handicap—22oyds heat J 3->ewis, 15,. is ... ... 1 W. Perks, 12yds 2 J. Johns, 10yds 3

Competitors wore the same as in the first heat. Time, 27$seoa. Pole {Vaulting —Mr W. Anderson’s prize, and Ist prize £1 , and 2nd, 25s W. Dalton, Oft 2ln 1 A, Jameson and T Walsh divided second money. Bayonet Exercise (two (teams or no competition), to be competed for hy squads of not les* than 12 men —lst prize, £5; 2nd, £2 10s Th a event was e mpaled for by two squads belo aging to the Ashburton R fl s lieutenant Mviller’s squad, won from Sergeant McDonald’s by 10 points. Half-mile Handicap Flat Race (open) —Mr W.Zanfpr’s prize, and Ist prize, £2 10s ; 2nd £l, T H' bbs, scr ... 1 J Fraser, to* 2 W. Hobbs (syds) J. Lewis (36 r M ), E J, Whiting (scr), J. Johns (16yds) also ran. Time, 2min 17«ec Sword Dance, or GhiHie Callum Messrs D. McLean, Mcßae, and H. Zander and Co.’s prizes, and Ist priz*, £2; 2nd, £l. R. Mon o ... 1 A. McKay 2

Jas. Lyon and 0. Morrison also com peted . Running Long Jump—lst prize, £1 ; 2nd, 10a W. Dalton, 15 t4in,... ... 1 F. Betts, 15ft 2in 2 Putting the Stone—lst prize, £1 10s ; 2nd, 15s. D Chalmeia, 37ft Sin, ... 1 W. Dalton, 36ft 4in ... 2

J Da>y also competed. Throwing the Hammer—lst prize, £1 10s ; 2nd. 15s D Chalmers, 85ft lOin, ... 1 J, Daly 83ft 2iu, ... ... 2 W. Dalton (80ft) also competed Grand Handicap, 440yds heat—H, J. W od and Co ’a prize J Le is. 25yds, ... ... 1 J. Fraser ... 2 W. Perks ... ... ... 3 Time. 57£secs. Lewis being the winner of the greatest number of points in the three heats of the Grand Handicap takes Mr H. J Whittle’s prize. Three legged Race, 200yds —lst prize £1 ; 2 d. 10a. J. Johns and W. Hobbs 1 Two other couples competed for this event beau’ i hruel heip—Mr R. Frledlandar’s b.'lve- Ma tab R. Mu-nO 1 Best Dressed Boy in Highland Codume (under 14 years)—Mr A. Harrison's prize, and Is prize, £1; 2nd, 10a. Donald H. rich ay 1 John McHaa ... ... ... 2 Wil.ie Brown... ... ... 3 * W, k a ... 4 Irish Jig—Mr Charles Reid’s prize, jand Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1 M. o’tiaufchlau 1

S. Dickie ... ... ... 2 W. Fi'Z'erald and N. Fitzgerald aso entered. Handicap Mile Flat Race (open)—Mr W Pattman’s prize, and let prize, £3; 2nd, £1 10s Hobbs, acr ... ... ... 1 K, J. Whiting, acr ... ... 2 J- Johns (30 yds) and J Walker (70 yds) also ran —Time, sanin iHaecs. Highland Fling Messrs 1». McLean, M Stitt, and J W. Mcßae’e prizes, and 1 t prize, £2 : 2nd, £1 R' Monro ...- 1 D. Galley ... ... ... 2 James Mcßae, janr., also competed. Reel of Tullock—Frizes, 17s 6i and 5n 0. Mnoro ... 1 D- Gaily 2 Q. Morrison and James Lyon were the other oompetit rs. Handicap Consolation Race, 200yds— -Ist . rize, £110s; 2nd, 15s W. Perks, ecr 1 H. Milner, 6yds 1 F Betts (2;d. ) W. Jones (3yds), W. Patterson (syds). J. Horsefalt (syds), D. McKenzie (Byds), and F. Tasker (10yds), also r.m.

SOUTH RAKAIA ANNUAL SPORTS AND RACES.

The annual Sports and Races were he'd on Boxing Day in the Domain Since the last sports the appearance of the grounds has been greatly improved. A lagoon has been formed, and perma nent h’-3 -yards erected. The tmes have made considerable progress, and the property is now one that the Do nair. B ard has good reason to feel proud of The attendance at the meeting was satis factory, a> d the Rakaia ladies showed s zoo 3 example to their Ashburton sisters by patronising the sports in full holiday attire and iu go 'd'y number, the Board’s natural grand Hand presenting a very pretty picture. Mr Stunning, of the South Rakaia Hotel, had charge of the publican’s booth, and Mr Geo. Shellock, with several fair assistants, satisfied the o r avings of hanger at another tent. There were several games on the ground, including a shooting gallery and two Aunt Sa lies of the nautl bilious pattern. One of the chief attractions was the ex cellent playing of the Buraham Brass Band. Seventeen of the youngsters, under their musical instructor, Mr F. Craze, gave some really creditable ae'ec tions, heir euellmt playing elicit ing «nni r*l admiration. The different officials worked hard to make the meeting 'he success it was, the energetic Secre— t»ry, Mr L, Oxley, being conspicuous amongst them, in conseqae"c- of pressure on our space, we are unable to give in this issue more than the following particulars:

HORSE RACES. Hurdle Race, of 10 sovs; over six flights of hurdles, 3ft 61a high, and tw' bash jumps; second horse, 2 save ; weight not -less than list 71b. Mr E. Wilson’s gr g Marmion (T. Watts) 1 Mr F. Hassell's b g Spark (W. Dixon) 2 Irish Kate was scratched. Mr N. Duff’s b'k g Charlie (H. Smith) started off with tie lead, bat ran off first time entering the straight, and followed this up by throwing his rider twice. Spa k could never foot it with the grey, who won early hard held Handicap Time Trot, of 10 sovs; 3 miles; no weight less than list. Horses breaking to be palled up Im mediately and start. Second horse, 2 sovs. Mr G. Herron’s b g Arthur, 40 secs (Storey) 1 Mr E. Morton’s blk g Happy Jack, 50 secs ( ’wner) 3 Mr G. Davidson’s gr m Topsy, 50 secs 3 Larrikin (20sece), Asnasia, Mab, and Judy (40 sacs eaoh) Venus and Spark (46500 ). Polly (50*eos), and Our Pony (60s sob) also ran.

Ar-hor, weT ridden by Storey, won as he ILid. Breaks wme numerous, and in evera instances the rule requiring the torses to be pulled up was not observed. A protect was entered against the winner ou the ground that ha hsd won a race exceeding 10 aova in value. It bad oof. been decided at the time our reporter eft the course Ladies’ Puhse, of 10 aovs ; J J miles ; 11 st-me up. Second h >r»e 1 s^v. Mrs E. Wi a m's g g Marmioa (E. W. Osoorne) ... .„ | Mrs Alexander's b m Fanny (J. Cor bett) 2 Mrs H. Harrison’s b o Marmioa (D. Hamlin) ... ... 3 Patience, Twitter, Inspector, Little Woader. and 8.-aa y also rata. L tile Wonder led once roond, when she was challenged ay Tammy Dodd. Storey, the rider of the latter attempting to oat things too fine, ran Inside a post and was palled op. The grey Marmioa was then basiled along, and after a good race with Fanny and his namesake, won oomfortably by four lengths. Fakmbk's Plate, of 8 aovs; miles; weight list 7iba. Second hone 2 BOVS. Mr R. Alexander’s b m Fanny (J. Corbett) 1 Mr Q. Herron’s b g Tommy Dodd (J. Watts) ... ... 2 Mr H. Harrison’s b o Marmioa (S. Harrison) ... ... 3 Twitter, Beauty, and Charlie also ran. Little Wonder and Marmioa (Wilson’s) were scratched Tommy Dodd led off at a rire bat, and maintained this position till hilf-a mile from horns, when Fanny was allowed her head Whips were oat to both Tommy Dodd and the bay Mar mioa, but without avail, Mr Alexander’s mare winning without being touched. Hurkt Sodbet, a sweepstake of 10a each horse, -with 1 sov. added. Ones round the coarse. Catch weights. Post entries. No winner of any of the above even's allowed ti start. Mr W. P. Oiaridge’e Little Wonder (F. B, Olaiidge) ... ... ... 1 Mr Ward’s Nancy ... ... ... 2 Pet, Inspector, The Mesher, Doubtful, b'atheiiua, Mi«a Kay, Moki, Tommy Dadd, and Fiantic also ran. A protest wai entered by Mr Geo. Herron against the stakes being paid over to the owner of Little Woader, on the ground that the flag had not been dropped.

AtHLETIO EVENTS.

Men’s 100yds Handicap—£2 snd £l, . W. Davidson, 6 yds L W. Welsh, 4yds, ... ... 2 H. Tovey, scr, 3 Davids- n won easily 1-y three yards. The other starter* w. re—V- Ojx (4yds). « C >v and W. Baxter (6/ds). B -y’s Race {under 15, from any school ht the district) 200yds handicap—l6s, ICta, and 6i. J Crawford, scr, ... 1 J. Brace ... 2 J. Shannon 3 Fourteen boys started for this event. Crawford won rather easily at the fintab, Bruoe and Shannon making almost a dead heat of it for second money. Man’s 449yds Race—£2 and £l. M Price (syd») ... ... + H Demm 'll (acr) •{■ H. Tov«y (scr) 3 A race right thiough. Price cot up in iha last few yards, and the judge unable to separate the men. The ot er starters were—N. J. Welsh (2yds), W. Warner (syds), C, Inwood (scr), F. Frederfcksou (I2yde), and T. Me allnm and E. Cox (20vds). Single Women’s Race. 200yds. handletp —£l and lOi. Nellie Thompson ... ... I Maggie O’Readdy ... ... 2 Ei ;ht a artera. The winner, about the smallest of the lot, won by sheer game* ness • a very close second Men’s Banning High Jump—£l and 10a. J H. Dent (oft) ... 1 W. McMillan (4ft 10*) ... 2 There were three competß-srs. Tog of War—£2 ThD event was contested by two teams of married and single men, ten a-aide, the Benedicts securing the victory after a toa.h strgugle with their leu favored brethren. Stone Bace, 50yds—£3 and £l. O. Walker 1 W. Middleton ... ... 2 A. 6enn 3 There were eight competitors. Married Women’s Bace, 100yds, handicap £land 10j.

Mrs Dann 1 Mrs Stevenson ... 3 Six ladies ran, Mrs Do on winning a close race.

SPORTING.

C.J.O. SUMMER MEETING. Christchurch, December 37. The iQo mer meeting of the Canterbury Jockey Club wax held in splendid tsv hat at Riocarton to-day. The attendance was small, but the racing throughout the af ernoon was of an interesting character. The following ere the results Midsummer Hurdles. Aroha ... ... ... 1 Irish K’ng 2 Peter Osbeck ... ... 3 Mainboom also ran. Won by two lengths. Middle Pars Stakes. Marion ... ... ... 1 Gipsy King ... 2 Fair Nell 3 Won by a b-re length. Midsummer Handicap. Patrician ... ... ... 1 Drrwenter 2 Ho-mitsge ... ... ... S Spa V) Guinea Marion and Leon also ran. Pafric’au and Derwenter ran a dead heat. On running off. Pa tret an won by a length Selling Race. Meteor walked over for this race; Craven Stakes, Tit p it 1 Maligner 2 Apropos 3 New Tear Welter Handicap, Kingask 1 Archduke 2 Russley ... ... ... 3 The Hurry Scurry was won by Malvino.

AUCKLAND SUMMER MEETING. Following are results of events ran at this meeting yesterday : Maiden Plate, 100 sovs. Lady Norah ... 1 Torrent ... ... ... 2 Silver Prince... ... ... 3 Dividend, £7 9a Midsummer Stakes, 200 sovs. Niagara ... ... ... 1 Bangle ... 2 Formo ... 3 Dividend, £lO la. Auckland Cup Handicap, 1000 sovs. Two and a quarter miles. Second horse to receive £2OO, and third horse £IOO. Major George’s Nelson ... (Brown) 1 Mr Munro’s Waltirl, 7at 91b (Woods) 3 Mr Raymond’s Clogs, 6at 12 lb (Will ams) 3 Loshiel 7«t 121 b, Derringer 7at Bib, Friendship 7st 3!b, Victoria 6st 101 b, and Lady Norah 6u (lslb over), also ran. Betting at post—3 to 1 against Nelson, 4 to 1 against Waltirl and Derringer, 10 to I against Loohlel, 15 to 1 against Clogs. Regret was expressed that the Hon lb R blnson had scratched his colt Dis owned, also at Tetford being absent. As the horses faced the starter they were •omr-ed with the keenest interest. The favorite Nelson looktd In great fettle. After considerable trouble the horses got

THE ASHBURTON GU ARBI AN, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1886



C HAWKINS, Bootmaker, Tinwald , has just received a go.od assortment of BOOTS aND SHOES for the Summer Season, all of which will bo so d at prices not to be rubbed out in Ashburton. Early ANTED KNOWN MRS STRIBLING HAS REMOVED from old premises in Burnett street (next to the Arcade), to the PANAMA BOARDING-HOUSE, TANCRED STREET (Lately occupied by Mr Lucas). 8°537 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 and Is fd, 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. call solicited. 11°96 THAT



Wanted. WANTED KNOWN.— Washing and .dangling done either by the day or dozen. Mangling 2d P e , r dozen.— Address on application at ‘ Guardian Office. WANTED— TENDERS for harvest, ing 177 acres of Whsat at Hooit*. den. —J. Foster. 12 143 FURNITURE— To meet the times, W. DAVIS, Cabinetmaker, East street, Ashburton, is now selling Furniture of all kinds cheaper than ever. Chest or Drawers. £1 5s ; Sprina Couches, £1 5s Every other article equaUy cheap. AM new furniture at second-hand price 804 WAITED KNOWN. —That Angus McPherson has opened the Edin burgh and Glasgow Cooking Pa ace, Fowler’s Buildings, Tancred street, ad joining the Club, Ashburton. 12 130 JUST OPENED—Choice assortment of New Spring Dress Stuffs, Prints, Millenry, etc. '< he cheapest House in town for firat class goods. Dressmaking on the premises. H. 0. Seokrs, Mel ford House. ______ CfT ANTED CASH.—New Currants W sid ; 6d; Sultanas, 7d ; Elemes, 7d ; Muscatels, Is 6d ; l£lb boxes New Figs, 8d ; White Sugar, 2sd. Jas. McGregor, opposite the Arcade.



WANTED PLEASURE SEEKERS in hundreds to VISIT HUNT’S during the Holidays, and enjoy Boatingi Sbady Walks, Strawberries and Cream. Entrance gate within eight minutes walk of Town Belt. 1?_137 \\r ANTED known that J Heseltink VV Saddler, &c, Burnett street Ashburton, and at linwald, is .'•ELLINQ SAI'DLERY CHEAPER THAN EVER Large Stock to select from . Reaper and Binder Canvasses made and repaired at lowest prices. Cash paid for Horsehair in any quantity. Note the address Next Bullock’s Arcade, Burnett street, Ashburton. 12J1 Special Advertisements. HE ASHBURTON WOOLLEN MANUFACTURING COMPANY Is prepared to PURCHASE for CASH, SHEEPSKINS and all kinds of WOOL, in large or small quantities. 12*2 T CAUTION TO POACHERS. IN consequence of so much Poaching of Trout from the La.ml.or Creeks I hereby give notice that anyone found so doing will be prosecuted; and further, that a reward of £2O will be paid to any person who will give such information as shall lead to the conviction of such offenders. DONALD McLEAN, H®36 Lagmhor;



TO STAND THIS SEASON AT ASHBURTON, And Travel the Surrounding Districts, The Thoroughbred Horse, Kingfisher. For Pedigree see cards Terms—For one mare, £3 3s. A reduction will be made for three or more mares, the property of one owner. First class paddocks for mares at la per week. Groomage fee, ss, payable at first service. E, COOKSON, Proprietor, 9J736 Livery Stables, Ashburtn. MOUNT SOMERS COAL PIT. COAL CAN NOW BE HAD AT THE ABOVE PIT ♦ FOR JjUQHT SHILLINGS PER TON, Or in Ashburton at SEVENTEEN SHILLINGS PER TuN, By the Truck. FOR CASH OjnLY. E. F. WRIGHT. . MESSRS TUCKER* AND RE3TELL. Agents in Ashburton. o®3l



EOS COUGHS, COLD 1 ?, Bronchitis. Asthma, Coryza, Influenza, Con sumption, &c. XT AY’S COMPOUND OF LINSEED, Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tola, &o with Chlorodyne. KAY’S COMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant, for Coughs, Colds, and Chest Complaints. RAY’S COMPOUND, for Coughs, and Golds, is equally serviceable for Horses and Cattle. KAY’S TIC PILLS, a specific in Neuralgia, Face-ache, &c. Con tains Quin'ne, Iron, &c. COAGULINE. —Cement for Broken A rticles. Sold Everywhere. Sole Makers :—KAY BROS., Stock port, England, NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY The new goods for the SUMMER SEASON ARE SOW OPENED OUT. The Stock is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE T' ( WN, And the variety of Style and Pattern* rn Men’s. Youths’, and Boys’ Clothing leaves nothing to be desired. Thousands of Men’s and Boy» Suits, newest styles. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of New Zealand Tweeds. Every garment warranted shrank Overcoats, Waterproof Coats and T eggi-ga in great variety Hats, compris ng every new style worn Children’s Jersey Suits, Children’s Men of-War Suits Genti emeu’s Hosiery, Scarves; Oxford regatta and White Shirts Buga, Portmanteaus, and Travelling Bags The celebrated WERTHEIM SEWING MACHINE. Time Payments. N.Z CLOTHING FACTORY, East Stbxst.



WHITE, CAYGILL, & CO., BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, J, W. WHITE, Notary Public. N'OTIOE is hereby given that the undersigned, Messrs White and o. (White. Smithson, and Raymond), of rimaru, and John A. Cayqill, of Aab barton, have this day entered Into Partnership as Barristers and Solicitors, ■a Ashburton, under the style of-‘White, Caygill and o*>.” Mr J. W. White, will attend the sittings of the Courts at Ash arton. WHITE & CO.. JOHN A. CaYGILL. Money to lend in any sums or appitoved freehold security. Offices: Bullock's Arcade 10*803



Victoria House* HOLIDAY SEASON. 1886-87 SECOND ANNUAL GIFT DISTRIBUTION, comprising elegant Works of Art in Bohemian and Bulgarian Pain ed Vases, Glass Water Jugs, and Crystal Flower Staru s. Ac GIFT COUPONS now being issued to Purchasers. DIMANT AND COE, GENERAL DRAPERS, CIO THIERS, &c., Corner East and Tancred streets, Ashburton. SANTA CLAUS IS COMING ! COME, Inspect, and Select from the LARGEST of TOYS AND FANCY GOODS in the County, bought especially to commemorate the annual visit of the above distinguished visitor. Come and See the UNPARALLELED SHOW OF DOLLS, all sorts and sizes. GLASS and BASKETWABE, beautiful Pluab Brackets, and Mirrors JAPANESE GOODS and NICK-NACKS of all descriptions. PRIZE and REWARD BOOKS LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. Schools Liberally dealt with. COME EARLY TO AVOID THE CRUSH. H. M. JONES



Special advertisements. Christmas Cards. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS AND PRESENTATION i' ;ZB BOOKS AND NEW GOODS Suitable for CHRISTMAS 4 NEW YEAR PRESENTS. H. J. WOOD AND CO. BOOKSELLERS & STATIONERS, (Late T. F. Earley) FRIKDLANDER'S BUILDINGS. IN our New Season, 1886-7. Christmas and New Year Cards, are included the PRIZE DESIGNS from the following celebrated publishing firms of London Paris, Vienna, New York, and Boston ; Raphael Tuck and Sons Marcus Ward and Co. Thomas de U Rue and Co. Eildesheimor and Faulkner John Walker and Co. Eyre and Spottiswoodo Marion and Co. L. Prang and Co , Boston, U S. A nd several other Publishers, ('omprising SEVERAL THOUSAND PRIZE DESIGNS.



We have received per s.s. Arawa and 8.8 Aorangi, ELEVEN CASHS OF NEW BOOKS Specially ordered for the Christmas Reason, comprising the Latest Publica tions of the renowned Publishers—Cassell and Co ; Thos. Nelson and Sons; Rout* ledge; Warne ; Partridge; Griffith, Farren, Okedon, and, Welch ; Marcus Ward and Co ; and several English and American firms. And SEVENTEEN CA*ES OF NEW GOODS, Specially selected by our Home Agents for the ( hristmas Season, Comprising Cabinets, Rubs au I eather Desks and Writing Case*, Fhoto. Albums in great variety of the m st elegant designs, Writing and Scrap Albums, New Zealand Fern Albums, Photo. Frames in silk plush and morocco, Workboxes and Desks Pu'ses, Gird Pocket Books, and every description of Fancy Stationery. H. J. WOOD & GO. STATIONERS’ HALL, Friedlanders’ Buildings, Ashburton.



Gr. L. Beath & Co. £IOOO 0 8 0 D sth ANNUM DISTRIBUTION OF CHRISTMAS GIFTS To-Day. To-Day. To-Day ON AND AFTER TO-DAY every Customer will re ceive a Ticket with each Purchase, entitling the holder to select any Present of the value stated on the ticket, which will amount to about •ne-eighth of the purchase money. G. L. BEATH & CO., Argyle House, CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH.



B WILDING AND LEWIS, ARRISTERS AND gOLIOITORS. F. WILDING, Notary Pdblio. Officer Next “Mail" Office, Burnett at., Ashburton. Mr Wilding will attend the sittings of the Ashburton Courts on Tuesday and Fridays, sad may be consulted personally on these days. The firm Is now represented in Ash burton by Mr Clayton, an English '■'oliciior of considerable experience, who will be In daily attendance at the office to receive instructions and confer wttl clouts. *IOO 8 W. HANNAFOED, (Burnett street, opposite “ Mail” Office) TINSMITH AND METAL-PLATE WORKER, WISHES to inform the public of Ashburton ani the surrounding districts that he keeps in stock or can MANUFACTURE TO ORDER all de scriptions of TINWARE for FARM or DAIRY purposes; also, all REPAIRS of any naturu promptly executed in a skilful manner. All goods sold at lowest remunerative prices A Trial solicited HORSE-HAIR and BEESWAX bought in any quantity for CASH. 11 73



FOR Beliable Goods AT MODERATE PRIGES, ORll & ALOORN ABE U napproachable. THE PREMIER STOCKS ©I ASHBURTON, DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS AND SHOES. CARPETS (NEW DESIGNS.)



TO STAND THIS SIBASON ; AT NETHERBY FARM. ASHBURTON, And visit the surrounding neighborhood, The Thoroughbred Stallion Johnny Faulkner. Pedigree : He is by St. .Ibans, out of Impudence, by Peter W Vina, out of Prudence by Jersey, onto! -lack Sail by Wanderer, out o! Fairy (imp.) (For tabulated pedigree see cards ) Terms : £lO 10s for thoroughbred mares, £5 5s for half-bred mares. Also, the Thoroughbred Stallion Rouser, By Messenger, out of Kato O’Shane, Will stand at Netherby Farm, and travel he districts of Ashburton, Methven, Mount Somers, and Alford Forest. Terms . £3 10 ; guarantees, £5 ss. Season, Ist January, 1887. Guarantees, Ist Jmy, 1887. 9635 L MARKET, Propriotf *



Kidney complant, on of the most common and yet most neglected disease of this country, can be readily cured by the use of Hop Bit f ers. Be sure aed get American Co’s make. Seg.