DAILY MEMORANDA.

MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS Exc Friday, August 27 Dramatic S< cdy —Moating in the Town all at 8 o’clock Tuesday, August3l. St Stephen’s Schoolroom—Conoest at 8 o’clock Thursday, September 2 L.O.E —Meeting in the Orange Hall at 8 o’clock Fp.iday, September 3 Ashburton County Council —At Council Chambers, 11 a. m. Monday, Stptpmber 6 Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers at 7-30

RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

Trains Arrive at Ashburton —From Christ burch and the North, at 10.15 a.m. (express), 1.35 p.m., and 7.10 p.m. From Timaru. 10.15 a.m. From Dunedin and South, 5.27 p.m. (express). From Mount Somers, 10.5

.m . Trains Leave Ashburton —For Uhnst ohureh and North, at 7.10 a.m., 10.55 a.m., and 6.37 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 follows : For Christchurch and North at b a. m P. 30 a.m., and 5 p.m., daily. For Chertsoyßakaia, &c., at 10.30 a.m tnd 5 p.m. daily. For Dunedin, Tlnwald, Winslow, Hinds, doidstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, md Geraldine, at 10 a.m. daily. For Ternuka, at 10 a.m. and 4.30 p.m daily, , „ , for and South, at 1. a.m., ana 4.30 p.m., daily. . For Greanstreet, on Weaneadays and tnrdays, at 10.45 a.m. For Wakanui, Elgin, Peavxew, Seafieid, nd Kyle, on Tuesday's, Thursdays, and Hurdays, at 6.30 a- rn. For Mount Somers, daily at 430 p.m For Mayfield and Euapuna, on Mon flays and Thursdays, at 4.30 p.m. For Ashton, Waterton and Longbeach, 4.30 p.m. daily. For Flemington, on Mondays, Wednes days, and Fridays, at 4.30 p. m. For Newlands, on Tuesdays and Fri at 10.30 a.m.

arrive at the Ashburton Post Q<Tiofl‘ From Christchurch and Rakala at 10.15 .m., 4,35 p.m., and 7.20 p.m._ From Chertsey, &c. .at 10.15 s and .36 p.m. daily. ’ Prnm Dunedin «ud intermediate places daily. slroni Temuka and Timaru at 10.49 a. m p 5.30 p.m daily. From Greenstreet, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10 a. m. From Mount Somers, daily at 10.5 «.m. From Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Wed oeadays and Saturdays, at 10.5 a.m. From Ashton, Watarton, and Long each at 10 a.m. daily. From Newlands, on Tuesdays and Fn ys, at 2.30 p.m. From Flemingtoa on Tuesdays, Thun. ays, and Saturdays, at 10a.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 1886. New Zealand at the Indian and Colonial Exhibition

We are not surprised to learn that the New Zealand Commissioners to the Indian and Colonial Exhibition in London, have protested, and protested very strongly, against the imputation thrown upon them by the Colonial Government. It will be recollected that a report gained currency, shortly after the opening of the Exhibition, to the effect that the New Zealand Court contained no adequate represen tation of the resources and industries of the colony, that it was, in fact, nothing better than a fourth-rate museum in which the interests of com merce bad been ruthlessly sacrificed to Dr Bullet’s ethnological fancies and Sir Julius von Haast’s particular hobbies.

The London correspondent of the New Zealand Times has furnished to that journal a very interesting account of the proceedings at a special meeting of the Commissioners, held to consider the Government cable message res pecting the reflections cast on the New Zealand Court. The Marquis of Norraanby, an ex-Governor of the colony, was the first speaker, and he made a very vigorous protest against the unjust and ungenerous accusations contained in the telegram, Sir Edward Stafford followed with a very warm eulogy of the efforts made by Dr Buffer and Sir F. D. Bell to render the Court attractive and a spirited con demnation of the ungenerous action of the New Zealand Government. Sit Charles Clifford deplored the removal of the New Zealand pictures to the Royal Albert Hall, but said the exhibi tion of New Zealand timbers, both in their roughand manufacturd state,hadexcited

1 the admiration of the whole nation. Mr Wolfe Harris very sensibly observed that it would have been better to devote the available space to colonial industries than to a representation of the Native inhabitants, but in reply to this speaker, Hr Julius Von Haast said it would be quite impossible to make the Court attractive by the means suggested. Sir Julius went on to say that the two principal objects which now attracted the crowds to the New Zea land Court were Dr Buller’s, Maori collection and the New Zealand fernery. Prominent European scientists had

pronounced the New Zealand Court superior to all the rest from a scientific point of view. As to the separation of the pictures from the rest of the Exhibition, he admitted it was a mis take, but he threw the blame on the New Zealand exhibitors, who had entirely deceived him as to the space they would require, thus throwing out all his calculations. Mr Waterhouse

made some very trenchant remarks

uttcrlycondemning the spirit and tone of the telegram, and said that he would

make his voice heard on the matter in

the colony, to which he would shortly

return. Sir F. D. Bell, as Executive Commissioner, made an explanatory

statement, and reviewed the allegations one by one and disposed of them in a most effective manner. The general

feeling among the Commissioners was that if any one was to blame for the colonial products not being fully repre sented it was the Government itself,

whose duty it was to look to this in the

colony, and somewhat contemptuous

terms were applied both to the telegram and to the spirit which had dictated it. But while the Commissioners have completely exonerated themselves, the fact remains that the various resources, industries and products of the colony are not adequately represented at the Exhibition. As a novel and instructive show to the European scientists and London sight-seers we have no doubt the New Zealand Court is all that can be desired, but it was hoped by the taxpayers of this colony that the Exhibition would be something more than a mere place of entertain ment. It was hoped that a tan gible display of the immense re sources of the country would attract capital and the powur of development to our shores, but even after the protesta-

tions of the Commissioners we are. com pelled to conclude that the exhibits are calculated rather to amuse the British public than to interest any considerable number of intending emigrants. And for this unfortunate state of things the Government is mainly responsible. A Commissioner was appointed to gather exhibits in the colony, but that Com missioner’s instincts are, notoriously, more scientific than commercial, and we urged when the arrangement was first announced that some commercial gentleman should be associated with Dr Von Haast in the task of collection. However, the mistake, serious as it may be, is now beyond immediate remedy. We can only hope that the lesson will be taken to heart and that when a similar opportunity to advertise the rttractions of this much malligned colony may occur, it will be taken advantage of to the fullestpossible extent.

Mails for the Australian colonies, United Kingdom, and Continent of Europe, via Hobart, close at the Bluff, per Manapouri, at noon to-morrow. This mail is due in London on October 12. Mr S. Saunders having resigned the agency of the Australian Mutual Provident Society, the directors intend to close the local branch, and make all Ashburton pre miums payable in Christchurch. Arrange ments will be made which will entail no inconvenience upon shareholders in this district.

A seven-roomed house belonging to Mr J. Nicholson, and situate in Hampsted, on a road off the Wakanui road, was burned down about midnight last night. An alarm was given by both bells, and the Ashburton and Western Fire Brigades turned out, but by the time they arrived on the scene there was nothing to be done beyond quenching the burning embers. We understand the house has been 'unoccupied for about four] weeks, the last tenant being Mr Eevell. It was in sured in the Liverpool, London and Globe office for £IBO. Messrs Duncan and Orawshaw, who have recently commenced business as auctioneers, will hold their opening sale at the Boyal Sale yards on Saturday next. Both the partners in the new firm are well known and highly respected in this district, and anything we might say in their commendation would be quite superfluous. The opening sale, as will bo gathered from an advertisement in this issue, will be a large one, and we hope to see a corresponding attendance of buyers to welcome Mr J. C. Duncan upon his debut with the hammer.

A singular death occurred at Tapanui yesterday, where a boy, while going through a paddock, fell down dead. A,'medical exami nation showed that bis neak was dislocated and fractured. The boy whose name was Thomas Ilaugh, was with a companion at the time, and they were being threatened

by the owner of the land at the time of the occurrence. At the Resident Magistrates’ Court this morning, before Mr R. Alcorn, J.P., Robert Smyths, for leaving a horse and cart un attended in a public place, was convicted and ordered to pay costs. A first offender for drunkenness was fined 5s and costs, with the usual alternative. The weather turned intensely cold at an early hour this morning, and at 3 o’clock this afternoon snow commenced to fat heavily. At a meeting of the Council of the Christ church Acclimatisation Society held yesterday a letter was read from Mr Spackman, stating that the trout in Lake Heron were very largo and numerous. A man had speared over a hundred fish in a few hours. The letter a l so suggested that the right of netting

the lake might be granted to Mr Merewethei on payment of a oartain sum, and that h should be appointed as a ranger. It was resolved to recommend Mr Merewether for appointment as a ranger, but consideration of the remainder of the letter was deterred- The annual meeting of the Wellington Racing Club was held last night. The balance-sheet, which was adopted, shows that £3303 were paid away in stakes, being an increase of £6OO on last year. There is a debit balance of £l2 3s 81, but as against this it may be stated that the Club reduoed tne entry fees by £IOO and also increased the stakes as mentioned above. The New Zealand rules of racing were adopted, the Province being divided between the W.R.C. and Wanganui J.C., the former having control os far north as the Manawatu river, and the latter the remainder. The Spring Meeting’s dates were fixed for September 27 and 30. A special meeting |of the Auckland Fede rated Ironworkers was hold on Tuesday even ing. It was resolved—“ That any mechanic

required to work oa the new ferry boats

exact the highest wages, proprietors having imparted plant they onght to have been employed to make." It was also resolved— “ That every effort be made to oust all mem bers representing us in Parliament at the nest general elections for all the electoral districts of Auckland, except Mr Moss, they not having supported him in bis motion in the House to impose a tax on imported machinery.” The Wellington correspondent of the Prt\vt telegraphs :—The Evening Emu gives cur rency to a rumour that an interesting breach of promise case will soon be on the boards.

The plaintiff is an old gentleman residing in another part of the country, and the defendant is a brisk widow carrying on business in

Wellington. The revelations in Court, it is

said, will show the romantic disposition of the plaintiff, whose affections have been sacrificed. It is a’so reported that the plaintiff not only sought to become the lady’s pro tector till death did them part, but entered into an agreement to assist her in carrying I on her business, and he therefore proposes I seeking damages against the widow for fail ing to keep even this portion of her engage ment. "Extraordinary waterspouts have visited Austria and Hungary, but the crops suffered only very slightly. In Vienna and the sijr rouuding'district, however, the storm caused great injury to the fields, houses, and parks. Many bridges were carried away, and roads and railway embankments destroyed. In the public parks, and on the Ringstrasso hundreds of trees were blown dowa.or severelylshaken iby the atom.

ASHBURTON COURSING CLUB

The final meeting of the Ashburton Coursing Club w;;s hel t on the Laghraor estate yesterday. The weather was very favorable and hares were p’entiful and exceptionally strong. Mr J. Cress wol', of Hororata, officiated as judge, and Mr J. Porter as slipper, and both gentlemen were successful in the discharge of their duties. At the conclusion of the day’s sport hearty votes of thanks were accorded to Mr D. M. Ross, of Timaru, who had rendered signal service to the Club in a variety of ways during the past season, to the Judge, and to Mr Donald McLean, to whom the Club is indebted for permission to hold its meetings on the Laghmor estate. The following are the results :

Laghmor Cop, for all-aged dogs ; £4 each. Winner, £ls runner-up, £6 ; third dog, £3. Mr J. W. Mill’s f bJjMiss Taylor, by Tarabm—Miss Ridley, beat Mr G Pd ■nor’s b w b Bohemian Girl, by Cham pagne Charlie—Semaphore. Mr W. H. Porter’s (ns) b w b Princess Charlotte, by Champagne Charlie—Papanul, beat Mr H. Tasker’s bdl d Korero, by Waipa—Psyche. Mr D. M. Ross's b w b Marora, by Totara —Sunbeam, beat Mr F. Alex ander’s fd First Lord, by j Champagne Charlie —Lady Bird Second Round.

Miss Taylor beat Princess Charlotte, Marora a bye.

Final. Mr J. W. Mills’ f b Miss Taylor, by Taraban —Miss Ridley, beat Mr D. M. Ross’s|b w b JMarora, by (.Totara—Sun beam, and won the stake. Puppy Stakes ; £2 each; winner, £lO ; rnnner-up, £4

Mr W, Jackson’s (ns) w bid Oommasie 11, by Ohriohope Linn—Reflation, beat Mr D. M. SRoss’ f d Rockwood 11, Sir Hercules —Lidy Rockwood, Mt E Milner’s bdl d Tearing-Young- Fallow, by Forest Lad—Brinnie, b.eat Mr D. M. Ross’s w bdl d Highwayman, by Hurlingham—Harmony. Mr J. Kingsley’s f b Bonnie Lass, by Champagne Charlie Bonnie' Scotland beat Mr H. Tasker’s bw d Yorkshire Lad, by Forest Lad —Marigold 11. Mr F. S. B. Bell’s r w b Belgravia, by Wizard—Homily, a bye. Second Round.

Oommaaaia 11. beat Tearing-Young Fellow. Bonnie Loas beat Belgravia. Final.

Mr W. Jackson's (ne) w b d Commassle IF, bv Chrichnpe Linn —Reflection, beat Mr J. Kingsley’s f b Bonnie Lass, by Champagne Charlie—Bonnie Scotland, and won the stake.

DRUIDS’ ANNIVERSARY

The local Lodge of Druids celebrated ite anniversary by a dramatic entertain ment in the Town Hull last night. The entertainment consisted of two comic sketches—one entitled “A Race for a Widow,” and the other “ The Model Husband.” Both pieces are well suited for amateur performance, and the Druids wisely secured for the female parts the services of the Misses Fischer, of Christ church There was a remarkably good attendance of the general public, showing how well the members of the Lodge had worked in the matter of selling tickets. A nice little orchestra was at work, and played an excellent selection of popu lar music during the evening. I ■ the first piece put upon the boards the cast was as follows ; Adolphus de Oremorna, Mr Frederick Nokes : Capsicum Pepperpod, Mr William Peate ; Cornelius Popjoy. Mr Robert Kls’on ; Isabella (Pepperpod’s wife), Miss Ruby Fischer ; Mrs Winnington, Mias Carrie Fischer ; Biddy (the servant), Miss Susannah Turtle. The whole of the per formers showed a fairly good acquaintance with the text, and the leading characters were very creditably taken, and the ladies’ work was commendable, in deed, but we regret to have to take exception to the manner in which Mias “ Susannah Turtle,” a young lady with the merest hint possible of a beard and a voice that was very palpably falsetto, managed a portion of her attire We scarcely fancy that even the most rompish ‘‘Susannah” would behave as the mascu line one who had the part entrusted to her last night did. The “ Model Hus band ” went through epankingly foe a time, but the gentleman who played “ Samson ” wou'd have been more effective if ha had been less] stiff. An angry Devonshire farmer displays a good deal more life and energy than did the gentleman who undertook the part last night. The audience, however, were very lenient and very willing to be amused, so that the work of the little dramatic com; any was rendered a good deal easier than It would have" been befcre a more critical audience. The following is the oast of the second piece Samson Shankey (a countryman), Mr Thomas Wall ; Simon Shankey (hia brother), Mr R. Elston; Frederick Fitz Blazington, Mr P. Nokes ; Mrs Shankey (Simon’s wife), Miss Carrie Pitcher; Mrs Mannington (her mother), Miss Ruby Fischer. The entertainment doted at about a quarter | past lea.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

New Plymouth,' August 25. Constable Ryan was presented in the Town Hall to day with a Royal Humane Society’s silver niedil and certificate for saving the life of Inspector Pardy last June. Tho presen‘ation avas made by airs Samuel, the address being delivered

by Mr Samuel, M.H.R. The Mayor, the Borough Councillors, and a large number of the citizens were present to take part in the proceedings. This is the first silver medal of the Humane Society that has been awarded in New Zealand Wellington, August 25. The charge of embezs'ement against

Whippen was dismissed this morning, no evidence being ctfired. As he slipped out of the dock the prisoner fainted, and his wife became insensible at the eight. A mensengsr in the Government Build ings, named S. Dowdsall. while on his way to Sir J. Yogot’a residence, fell down aged in High street. Ha had been com laining of feeling unwell shortly before. Be was about 65, and leaves a family, ©a the arrival of the morning train from Wellington at Featheratone Detec tive Campbell arrested a man, named James Mitchell, alias Mackenzie, with a swag on him containing ail the jewellery stolen from Freeman a short time ago, and about £BOO in value. Mitchell had long been suspected and watched by the police. In a case at the Court this morning Mr Jellicoo objected to the police posecuting in a cise of larceny where the information had keen laid by private individuals, and the matter will be taken to the Supreme 0 urt to obtain a ruling in the matter, Invercargill, August 24

At a meeting of the West Coast Pro specting Association last night it was announced that £l5O had been paid into the Bank, and It was decided to app'y for the Government's promised pound for pound subsidy. Professor BlacK attended and gave useful hints and information. Be also promised t<> send dow i two of his assistants for a few days to give instruc tions how to recognise various minerals. The members of the party prior to their departure suggested that a steamer be sent to the Bluff next week.

SPORTING

S.C. BUST CLUB STEEPLECHASES The following nomin-tions for tbo South Canterbury Hunt Cub Steeple chases were received last night: HUNTERS’ HURDLE RACE HANDICAP. Mr 0. A. Jt ffjrson’a Sawdust ('ate Boco) Mr W, Sugden Annitago’s Ail Fours Mr E. Rutherford’s The Mount Mr J. H. O. Bond’s Larrikin Mr T. Hook’s Hathaway Mr G. O. Miles’ Pirate Mr J. God by’a Flirt HUNT CLUB Cl P HANDICAP. :§Mt H. H. Rhodes’ Woodstock Mr G. H. Roles' Ben H.

Mr VV. Sagden Armltsge’s Dick Mr W, Sugdea Armitago’s AU Fours Mr G. Rutherford’s Bredonllill MAIDEN PLATE (w p A ) Mr R, 11. Rhodes’ Ivanhne Mr W. Sogden Armitsga’a Dick Mr E. Clissold’s Waverley. Mr Gordon P. Wood’s Sankoy ladies’ bracelet handicap Mrs Boyle’s Woodstock Miss Godby's Ivauhoe Mias Perry’s Ben H. Mrs Garnett’s All Fours Miss J. E. Rutherford’s The Mount Miss J. E. Rutherford’s Larrikin Mias J-. C. Hook’s Harkaway Miss Miles’ Pirate Mrs G. Rather ford’s Bredcnhill.

CRICKET

AUSTRALIANS v. CAMBRIDGE!.

[bbctbr's telegrams—copyright ]

London, August 24

The cricket match Australians v Pas< and Present Cambridge, was resumed ai Leyton to-day.

The Englishmen continued their first innings, which closed for 349. The visitors then went to the wickets, and when the stumps were drawn had lost seven wickets for 245 runs. Jones, bowled, 52, and Giffen, not out, 92. being the principal acorbrs for the Australians. London, August 26. In the cricket match at Leyton against the Past and Present Cambridge Univer sity, the Australians at 2 p.m. to-day bad in first innings scored 342 with eight wickets down. Giffen conitibuted 119, caught

ADDINGTON LIVE STOCK MARKET

At Addington Yards yesterday, there was a small market in all departments, but it proved a remarkably spirit id one. Butchers have laely been unable to keq> reserves of stock in their paddocks on account of the bad weather, and came to market quite oat of stock ; and exporters gave important strength to the blodmgs for sheep. Sheepowners, however, must be prepared f>r a relapse as soon as the present p-essing requirements for freiz n.' are satisfied, and fuller supplies are also available. The attendance was about an aveiagt ore. Cattle.—There wore few fat cattle for ward, but the quality was generally good, and the demand beirg very keen, pr ces advanced considerably. A capital line from Leslie Hills attracted much attention, and the bu'bcks sold at £lO a head, and the fat cows at £3 10s to £9 ss. Prime beef sold equal ti 27a 6 1 pec 100. b ; ordinary, 22* 61 to 255. Of store, a few forward steers sold fairly well at up to £5 10a, but there was liitle demand for any other descriptions, the country being too wet. Some dairy stock sold at late values.

Sheep,—The simply was very small, and though the .rity were light des criptions, some good weight lines were also for war!. All descriptions met with giod cnnpiitition, butchers being bare of stock, and exporters forced to buy to fill shipping engagements, and the result was a clearance at a sharp advance oa last week’s values. Towards the middle cf the sale the rise was as much as 3s to a head, and further on, in exceptional cases, even a greater advance was realised. Best mutton must bo quoted on the day 3d to 3£ 1 per lb ; ordinary lines 2£d per lb Moiars Gould and Cameron’s cross-bred ewes were again a feature of the market,, and sold at from 16i 65 to 18j 6J. Mr D. Dolan topped the sale with a grand Hue of cross-bred wethers at 18s to 20j. Good merino wethers, sent from Mr C. 6. Hawdon, sold at IQs 91 to 12s 91 ; and f.-om Messrs T. and E. Chapman, 13s 6d. cross-bred wethers sold at 14i to 17s 61; light and m'diliog weights, 9i to 13s ; good merino wethers, 10s to 13i 6d ; ordinary, 61 to 9s. Store sheep were a small entry, There was a better demand for good hoggets, and a line of Down-crosses brought 6a, Aline of old merino ewes sold at Is 9i.

Pigs.—There was a small supply of pork, with only here and there a good r aoon pig. The sale was the cheapest of the season, the best baconers going at the equivalent of less than 31 per lb; white porkers by the pound were even lower. Stores sold at very low prices, and suckers could hardly be given away, — Times.

FOOTBALL.

Auckland, August 25. The Sydney Football Team arrived to day by the ss. Rotomahana. They are : — P Allan, J. Austin, T. Belbridge, R. Rlacksland, C. Y. Caird, P. Oolquhouo, E Cameron, T. P. Carr, G. VV. Mac arthnr, A. Pearson, ET. Read, J, Shaw, M Shortm, G. Walker, E. Weaver, K Warren, Worlnough, and Wiaeheart, the latter being a Sou tan hero.

A Sydney paper says the team is re garded as the strongest combination that has ever loft the colony. Some of the forwards are a t'ilia light, but the backs are wonderfully fast. Blacksland, Carr, and Short is represent Junior Clubs, but they are well worth their places. The team do not visit the Waikato The match with Auckland tikes place cn Saturday. The visitors arrived in good form. Their average weight fisabout ll«t 71b, a"d they are a very likely looking lot of men. J. A. Shaw is Captain, 0. J. Caird Yica-Oaplaln, S. N. Maoarthur Manager, aud Messrs Shaw, Pearson, and Warren, Management aud Selection Com mittee.

The constitution of the Auckland Team will be the same as tint which played Wellington, with the excep ion that Wells, a Grafton forward, will replace O’Connor, who is suffering from a strained sinew.

THE AFGHAN FRONTIER.

Dispersion of Commission,

[UEDTEu’s TELEGRAM-*—COPYRIGHT.

London, August 25. In the Commons last night Sir James Ferguson, Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs, in reply to a question, s ated that the English and Russian Govern ments had agreed to the dispersion of the Afghan Frontier Commission. The two Governments had arranged for a Settlement by direct negotiations of the question of delimitation of tfye frontier.

MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

The MarkcM, [REUTER'S TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT ] London, August 24 Consols have further declined £s, and are now quoted at loojfj. New Zealand securities and colonial breadstuff? are unchanged.

POLICE AND VOLUNTEERS

Wellington, August 26.

An Order-iu-Cuuu it has been Is-nad fixing the height of policemen at sft 9!n. They are on’y to be recruited from the perm meat militia force, and no one will bo eligible for the position of constable unless he has been three years la volunteer corps and one in the militia. Fresh regulations for the volnntaer force have been drawn up, and will be distributed immediately for comment by the varices corps in the c:uatry. The alterations aro not radical, nor do they interfere much with the present rules. Amongst other things it is proposed to increase class—firing to 60 rounds, instead of 40, and reward by the average shooting of the corps, instesd of individuals. The medical department is to be entirely re* organised. Country corps will have to attend 12 parades in future, and garrison corps 18; camps to count two.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Sydney. August 20. Daring the voyage of the Wakatipa “Mrs Osbo'ae,” a second-class passenger, jumped overboard and was drowned. Tbs vessel was steaming full spaed at the time, and although a boat was lowered quickly, the woman was never seen again. Sue appeared very melancholy boring her stay on Board. The schooner Mary Pashley was run Into off Newcastle by the steam tug Gamecock, and sank. All hands were saved. Four miners have been sentenced t<i various terms of imprisonment for rioting at Woolongcng. The bricktnaker’s strike continues, and no efforts are made towards a recon ciliation .

Alfred Reynolds, charged with poisoning his wife at Newton, h»s been committed for trial.

A serious disturbance occared in con nection with a shearers’ strike at Netley station, near Armidale. Several arrests were made.

H.M.S. Raven arrived yesterday from the New Hebrides. The f rench are still in the group. Fever is very prevalent amongst the troops. Melbourne, August 20.

Two hundred Wa tiam watches have been seized ky the Customs authorities for non-payment of duty across the border. Ge rge Urquhart, an old Colonist, and one of the pioneer eqnaiters, has died ; aged ninety. Government have decided not to start relief works for the unemployed, as their doing so would only be an inducement for men to fl jck there from other Colonies. There is nothing fresh in connection with the iron workers’ lock out at Laun ceston.

A six days’ and nights’ walking match is to be commenced on Saturday between an American walker, Aarriman, and Scott, of Gew Zealand.

THE PREMIER AND THE “UNDERGRADE.’

Dunedin, August £5. The University undergraduates en joyed a complete triumph over Sir Robert Stout. They had organised the usual reception of oat-calls, barrings, firing pea shooters, eto , and for half au hour from the back of the hall at intervals they kept op a pretty good row, through the whole thing was carried out good humouredly, At the outset the Premier showed himself in a bad temper by declaring that he wou’d not proceed with the business unless order was kept : the students ware disgracing themselves and the University.

A quarter of an hour laler, (ha noise being resumed, Sir Robert stout stopped, sayng, “I see one gentlemen making a noise- I know bia name. If lam inter rupted again, I shall issue a summons agains' him, tr.morrow. I need not say lam a man of my word. I suppose the students are not aware that one of our Acts makes it an «fl .naive punishable by imprisonment for interrupting a meeting.” At this point, the students rose en masae, and left the halls, continuing the noises outside. Sir Robert Stout ordered the doors to be closed. At the conclusion of of his address (in the course of which be urged the necessity for closer relations between the Primary Schoo’s and the University, and claimed that School Com* mittees should insist on having teachers with Jniversity degrees), -the students returned to the hall, and whenever dnr< ing the remainder of the proceedings Sir Roberts Stou’t name was mentioned, they groaned him. 'I hey gave Dr Stuara quite an ovation, and wound up with “ three groans for Stout" As he entered his cab, they lined the streets and again

groaned him. The general opinion is that Sir Robert Stoat thowed a great want of taet. The Times, in referring to the matter, saya;— The Premier haa only himaeif to thank for the unpleasant experience he went through last evening. It showed a iamentrble want of tact and an unplea santly arbitarary disposition cn Sir B, Stoat’s part bl an attempt to deal with a difficqlty whieh was beneath hit notice, by calling in the aid of the police, and giving the unruly students in charge. The Premier had an excellent opportunity of making the students ashamed of their misconduct by a grave rebuke, to which hla grave popularity with them would have given much mpre weight than the remonstrance of Professors or of tha Press. Instead of that, be allowed them to give him a lesson in temper and tact. Of all men, so thorough a radical and excessive a lover of independence of character as Sir Robert Stoat, should not have fallen Into such a mistake.

THE EASTERN CRISIS.

THE RE-ACTION, ■I JM ujmjy Itrltinh Anxiety. [RBDTER’S TELEORAMS COPYRIGHT.] Constantinople, August 24. A second Provisinal Government for Bulgaria has been formed at Tirnova, the termer capital, by Stambouloff, who has a considerable following, and is opposed to the deposition of fringe Alexander. Constantinople, August 25. The second Bulgarian Government

which has been formed at Tirno>.a issued a proclamation calling out the Militia. The reactionary agitation in support of the Prince is extending to the garrsons and population of Shumea, Tirnova, Nicopolis, Widdin, and Silistra. The Roumelian troops are in favor of Prince Alexander. Prince Alexander is now a prisoner on board a yacht and is being conveyed down the Danube. London, August 25. In answer loan enquiry in the House of Commons, Sir James Fergusson con firmed # the news of the deposition of Prince Alexander, whose destination was as yet unknown to the Government The latter, he stated, viewed the recent events in Bulgaria with great anxiety. CONSTANTINOPLE, August 25.

The Government which was formed at Sophia, the Bulgarian capital, on the deposition of Prince Alexander, has been overthrown. Zankpff, the leader of the rebellion, and others who formed the Government have been arrested.

It is reported here that prince Alexander has been landed at Bess* arabia, a Russian province on the northern shore of the £Uck sea.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 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 fSce. A. W. RANDELL, FRUITERER, &c., Town Hall, Ashburton. ■jgLAOK, BEATTIE & COMPANY, Criterion House, 201, 203, 205, High street, CHRISTCHURCH.



Wanted. THE situation _ of Groom at Lewoliffe is filled.—E H- Dobson, Manager. |BSIB WANTED known—l am a cash pur chaser of chaff in any quantity.— Albert Roberts, We>t Street. *8517 WANTED CASH.—White Sugar, 21d ; White Crystal, 3d ; Sperm Candles, 6d; Lingfisb, 4d ; best Lobsters, 6d; Plaid Vestas, 5d per doz. ; Tea, Is per lb; Sago, 2£d; Tapioca, 2|d; GnttingSalmon, 8d ; Verms Nailrod, 5a fid ; Groats, 9d. J. McGregor, Tancred Street. WANTED TO LET Comfortable Cottage, situated in Bunutt street, lately occupied by Mr Gaidar; immediate possession. Albert Roberts, West Sale To morrow (Saturday). The greatest sensation of the day. Look out for the lucky glass jar of peas in their window next the Arcrde. Street. 8 512 117 ANTED r ? will ci D Known—Hayes and Co. commence their Great Gift



ANTED 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 and other blinds at the lowest possible cost. 5 22 ANTED KNOWN-Lons looked for come at last. T. Huult, having commenced bacon caring, he Is able to supply a real pood Pork Sausage | at 6d per lb at the Factory, Moore at, [ Ashburton. Pigs cured in any quantity ■ dried, smoked and delivered home at I One Penny per lb. T. Hopbt. 7 917 ANTED KNOWN—Where can the most Drapery be bought for your money?—At H. C. Segers, 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. Special Advertisements. Potatoes. Best quality blue dbrwents for sale at lowest current prices. GEO. JAMESON, Ashburton. 8422



TOWLE’S P .MNY OY«L AIvD STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and relieve the distressing symptoms so pre valent with the sex. Poxes la 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. MoBAE having taken the above , Hotel, solicits a share of patronage from the people of Ashburton and sur rounding districts. Best Brands of Wine's Spirits and Beers. Good Stabling—Feeds, Oks Shilling. Horses and Buggies to let on hire at prices to meet the times. For the convenience of travellers hansom cab will meet all trains. I



We have the pleasure to advise om Customers and the residents generally !o 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 bay in „he Best British Markets, and the thorough experience of onr buyer, enables ns to supply all Goods under OUR CASH SYSTEM of business at lowest prices. Weeuieivour G give cur Customers best value procar b l e , w hatever Prices hey may wish to purchase Goods at, and Stock Is so LARGE AND WELL-ASSORTED hat the moat 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 DRESS DEPARTMENT j



Trees Trees Trees THE undereigaed has FOR SALE all kinds of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, Pinas Insignia, Austrians, Meritima, and Macrocarpa, by tens of thousapds; other kinds in proportion. AH 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, OIIFTON NURSERY, 4 75 Allentun, Ashburton.



CANTERBURY MILLS, ASHBURTON. I WILL be a BUYER of UPWARDS OF 300,000 Bushels MILLING WHEAT THIS SEASON. Also some Large Lines of OATS AND OTHER PRODUCE, CORNSAOKS, Fall Size and Weight, at 5s 6d per dozen. O. W. TURNER. 340 H. BROWN.



HOSIERY DEPARTMENT MANTLE DEPARTMENT DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT MILLINERY DEPARTMENT DReSS DEPARTMENT HOSIERY DEPARTMENT MANTLE DEPARTMENT DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT MILLINERY "*DEPARTM ENT CLOTHING DEPARTMENT UNDERCLOTHING DEPARTMENT TAILORING DEPARTMENT fIOUSKHODfTijRNISEING Manufacture from varioua M>l'a Including . lANKETS, FLANNELS & TWEEDS OP ASHBLRTON MANUFACTURE. Cash S"93ig4i an.; Cash Prices. CLACK, BEAT ! IE & CO. GENERAL DRAPERY WARE HOUSE TAILORS, £ SMiKTA uj MILLINER



HAVE FOR SALE— ? PRIME SEED WHEAT, OATS, and BARLEY Some of the above Jots have been grown in the Timaru district. PIG FEED* FOR SALE In any quantity. Just Landed— All kinds of CLOVER SEEDS, clioioe quality, RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT for bale. FRIEDLAJSDER BROS lU°



Victoria House. RE-OEG A.NIBATION OF BUSI REDUCING STOCK % RETIRING from the FANCY DRESS, HATS, and MANTLE of the trade. PHENOMENAL VALUE now boin» given, and to bo obtained 20th NEXT. DIMANT AND COE, GENERAL DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, &c., East and Tancred streets, Ashburton. NESS. EPARTMENTS until AUGUST



Victorian Steam Carriage Works. J. R. STEER & SON WISH to intimate to the Public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that, having obtained STEAM POWER and other Machinery requisite for the carrying on their work efficiently, are now In a position to meet the demands of the public with a fir t class article at prices to suit tha times. Every f ~ Option of Carriages and Traps made, Painted and Repaired. Spring Traps from £2O. Whltechapels from £25. Buggies from £3O. P.S.—Special attention paid tc Repainting and Retrlmmlng. VICTORIAN STEAM IRON WORKS AND GENERAL SHOEING FORGE. J. R. S. & RON, while thanking the public for tbolr past liberal support In this department, beg to intimate that, having procured first-class Machinery, they are now In a position to undertake all kinds of Engineering work. , . Special attention Is given to Taming, Boring and the Repairing of all kinds of Machinery, including Combines, Engines, Reaper and Binders, and every description of Agricultural Implements. ■£ -Js3 ■ ' ■ J ESTIMATES given for Contractors and Builders Ironwork. HORSES CAREFULLY HOD—Draughts, 7s; Hacks, ,6s.



Special advertisements.



rjROWN RON WORKS ARMAGH STREET, Christchurch, Portable Eanges Burn Wood and Coal —In Four Siren. PAINTED CORRUGATED DION IN Four, Six <»nd Seven Feet Lengths. 40 per cent. Cheaper than Galvanised Iron. 10 1988



Notice. I HAVE disposed ofgmy Business in Ashburton to MESSES H. J. WOOD & CO., OF CHRISTCHURCH. In tlunking 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 behalf of ray worths successors, who will make this a branch of their well-known HALL. THOS. F. FARLEY.



In reference to the above, we respect fully request the Public of Ashburton and District, and all Mends and customers of Mr Farley, to favor us with a continuance of their commands, and wo 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 Boobs, to the value of £IOOO, will be 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 prices Any Book out of stock will bo imme diately procured from our Christchurch establishment. ii. j. wooFakd CO., STATIONERS’ HALL. All book debts to bo paid to H, J. Wood and Co. THOS. F. FARLEY.



NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOR milE NEW GOODS FOB THE 1 WINTER SEASON ARE NOW OPENED OUT. The Stock is TIIK LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And the variety of Style and Patterns In Men’s, Youths’, and Boys’ Clothing leaves nothing to be desired.



Thousands of Men’s and Boys' I Suita, newest styles. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of New Zealand Tweeds. Every garment warranted shrunk Overcoats, Waterproof Coats and Leggings in great variety Hats, compris ng every new style worn Children’s Jersey Suits, Children’s Men of-War Suita Gentlemen’s Hosiery, Scarves; Oxford Uegatta and White Shirts Rugs, Portmanteaus, and Travelling Bags The celebrated WERTIIKIM SEWING j MACHINE. Time Payments. N.Z CLOTHING FACTORS', East j



DUNCAN & CHAWSILAW, (namely, J. O. Duncan and J Crawshaw) REFERRING io their former adrer tisement, beg now to intimate that they have secured the Royal Saleyards, in Moore Street, where they will hold their OPENING SALE on SATURDAY. 28th August, 1886, aud aa, judging from the entries now rolling in freely, consisting of horses, cattle, pigs, poultry, produce, general merchandise, aed a special line, part of a bankrupt’s stock, comprising MEN’S & BOYS CLOTHING CARPETS, DRESS STUFFS,



BLANKETS, LADIES’ ULSTERS, TWEEDS, a gigantic day’s work is before us. 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 transactions, and as we can assure prompt settlement, we have no hesitation in Inviting the public to place their busi ness in onr hands. DUNCAN & ORAWSHAW, §6510 Auctioneers.



PORT OF TIMARU. ARRIVALS - BELLS, barque, from Newcastle, with beat quality COAL. ULEANBR, brigantine, from Auckland, with cargo of Kauri TIMBER. TUCKER AND RESTELL. 4th August, 1886. J 8407



J. Ballantyne & Co. A holding an tmmense /clearing o ale a S J DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, On account of ALTERATION IN PARTNERSHIP. See Circular. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, CURIKTCHDRCH, J" 227



FOR COUGHS, COLDS, Beonchitxs Asthma, Coryza, Infiuonz', Con sumption, &c. KAY’S COMPOUND OF LINSEED, Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, &c , with Chlorodyne. KAY’S COMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant, for Coughs, Colds, and Chest Complaints. KAY’S COMPOUND, for Ooushs, and Colds, is equally serviceable for Horses and Cattle. KAY’S TIC PILLS, a specific in Neuralgia, Face-ache, c. Con tains Quinine, Iron, &c. COAGULINE. —Cement for Broken Articles, Sold Everywhere, Sole Makers :—KAY BROS., Stock port, England,



A terrible storm broke over Bordeaux one night recently. Hailstones as large as a olosod band fell, and a child was killed in its mother’s arms. Many were Injured, and great destruction tojproperty wasjoaufied.