DAILY MEMORANDA

MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS Etc Monday, November 29 Council, at Borough Oounoil Chambers at 7.30 Tuesday, November 30 Tbbtle Lodge— lnstallation of Officers in the Orange Hall at 7.30 Batueday, December 4 Wakanui Road Board— Monthly*meeting at the Board’s office, Moore street, at 11 a.m. Friday, December 9 Ashbu ton Racing Club—Annual Race --Meeting

RAILWAY TIME TABLE

Thaisß Arrive at Ashburton —From Christ hnroh and the North, at 10.15 a.m. (express), 4.85 p.m., and 7.10 p.m. From Timaru, 19.45 a.m. From Dunedin and South, 5.27 (express). From Mount Somers, 10.6 g.m Trains Leave Ashburton —For Ohnst liinroh and North, at 7.10 a.m., 10.55 a.m., and' 6.37 p.m. (express). For Dunedin and Smith, 10.25 a.m. (express). For Timaru, 4-46 p.m. For Mount Somers, 5.5 p.m

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

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MAIL NOTICES.

close at the Ashburton Poet Office follows: — For Christchurch and North at 6 a.m A3O a.tn., and 5 p.m., daily. For Ohertsey Rakaia, &0., at 10.30 a. m and S p.m. daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Rangitata. Orari, Winchester, tnd Geraldine, at 10 a.m. daily. For Temuka, at 10 a.m. and 4.30 p.m A%lly, for Timaru and South, at 10 a. a., and -180 p.m., daily. For Greenstreet, on Wednesdays and tardays, at 10.45 a.m. For Wakanui, Elgin, Seaview, Soafield, ■ad Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and turdays, at 6.30 a.m. For Mount Somers, dally at 430 p.m For Mayfiejd and Ruapuna, on Mon days and Thursdays, at 4.30 p.m. For Ashton, Waterton and Longbeach, 430 p.m. daily. For Flemlngton, on Mondays, Wednea lays, and Fridays, at 430 p. m. For Newlands, on Tuesdays snd Frl at 10.30 Skin. Mkiln arrive at the Ashburton Post ffioo From Christchurch and Rakaia at 10,15 •m., 435 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. From Ohertsey, &o. at 10.15 t and 1 35 p.m. daily. From Dunedin and intermediate places daily. f-From Temuka and Timaru at 10.40 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 Wen oesdays and Saturdays, at 10.5 a.m. From Ashton, Waterton, and Lone each at 10 a.m. daily. From Newlands, on Tuesdays and Frl days, at 2.50 From Flemlngton on Tuesdays, Thure days, and Saturdays, at 10a.m. *

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1886. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The prices of ga in Birmingham is 2s Id per thousand feet, in Wellington 9a per thousand, and in Ashburton 15s nett. On Saturday night an unoccupied cottage situated in Princess street, Hampstead, and belonging to Mr S. Crum, was destroyed by fire, The cottage was insured in the Liver pool, London, and Globe Office, but for what amount is not known, as the owner is in Dunedin,

In a ease in Court to-day in which a lad was charged with over-driving a cow, evidence was given for the prosecution that the animal was streaming with perspiration. The defence gravely attributed this circumstance to there having been an unusually heavy dew on the night on which the offence was alleged to have been committed. The Magistrate could not accept this theory, and reminded the defence that they had over-estimated the capacity of the Court , to absorb “ tall ” stories. According to the War Cry, a Salvation Army “ officer ” has sold jhis last pair of trousers and enclosed the amount to the General.

Benevolent old lady, who has just given a penny to a small rustic : “ Now, my dear, what do you say ?” Small rustic, with native politenessQive.us another.” Collapse of old lady. The New Plymouth Fire Brigade are making trial of plates coated with luminous paint as night indications of the whereabouts of fire plugs. The usual menthly meeting of the Upper Ashburton Road Board was held at Tinwald yesterday. Present—Messrsi;M. Stitt, Sar. geant, Foster. Mr Stitt was voted to the Chair. Correspondence was read—(l) From Crown Lands Office re amount payable to Board on account of roads through lands recently sold.—The Board decided to have the money paid as certain repairs were necessary. —From Mr J. Walsh asking for further grant on account of fencing,—The Board declined to comply with Mr Walsh’s request.—lt was resolved that the Clerk follow up the judg ments obtained against defaultiugrato payers and proceed, if necessary, against the land.— It was decided to strike a rate of |d in £ on all rateable Forks River Dis trict. —Resolved that the Clerk and Pound keeper be authorised to impound all stock straying on roads or in river beds.—Resolved that the Road Board increase the County Council grant towards the destruction of small birds to the extent of Is per 100, the olerk to receive the birds and eggs and make payments. —The Clerk was instructed to call tenders for 140 chains formation towards Dromore by Saturday next. Accounts amounting to £lO6 10s 4d were passed for payment and the Board adjourned till January 3rd, 1886. The English parcel-post seems to be im proving by leaps and bounds. It was only started three years ago, and ths number of parcels carried during the first year waa fifteen millions. Last year the number was doubled, being thirty millions, or an increase of 100 per cent. In London alone 700 men are employed in the parcels department of the Post Office.

During a thunderstorm at Wangaratta, on Nov. 12, the lightning struck a tree beneath which five drovers had camped. A collie dog was killed, and a quantity of the harness and saddles was rent asunder. The men who were sleeping in a tent ten yards away, were so much stunned that they could not speak for some time. One man has not yet recovered. Splinters of the tree were scattered fifty yards around.

Eton has 860 boys, Harrow 550, Marl borough 570, Cheltenham 700, Oarterbouse 500, Clifton 650, Haileybury 500, Sherborne 325, Shrewsbury 235. Of the other schools, Bradford has 440 boys, Christ’s Hospital 750. City of London 730, Manchester Grammar School 900, Bossal 280, St. Paul’s 180, Tiou bridgo 185, University College School 620, Wellington College 387;

Floriculturists will be interested in tbe following description of a Ivsus natures among roses grown at Enderley, and shown to the editor of the Wairoa Gazette. The bloom in question, which was grown on a white moss-rose-bush, is one half pink and the other half white. So distinct is the demarcation that some of tbe petals at tbe point of junction are divided fairly down the middle by a sharply defined line, caused by the proximity of the pink and white. Another peculiarity connected with it at the time of gathering was the distinct perfumes given forth by the two sides of the flower. All the other blooms on the same bush were of a pure white. Certainly tbe most effective Medicine in tbe world is SANDER and SONS’ EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. Test its eminent powerful effects in Coughs, Colds, Influenza, <feo.; the relief is instantaneous. Thousands give the most gratifying testimony. Read this certificate : “ 24th April, 1885. Messrs Sander and Sons, —It is with the greatest of pleasure that 1 testify to the excellence of your Eucalypti Extract. Having bad in datamation on the bone of the leg, which came on after a severe attack of low fever, I was attended by Dr J. Boyd, who had made strenuous efforts to save my leg, but without success. He then found it necessary to amputate my limb. Having heard in tbe meantime of the wonderful cures worked by the Eucalypti Extract, I obtained a.bottle, and the Extract had not been applied more than an hour when I began to feel greatly relieved. After applying the Extract every four hours for nine or ten days I was out of all danger. I would persuade all who may be affected with any such disease to give the Eucalypti Extract a trial, and I am convinced that they will find it the moat wonderful of edioines.—Yours, Ac.. E. J. Curnow Wattle et, Saadhwil.’’--(Advt.)

On Saturday a meeting of the Mount Somers Public Sports Oommiteee took place. Present—Messrs Potts, Harvey, Morrison, Hood, and Peache. Mr Peaohe was in ths chair. The minutes of the previous meeting were confirmed, and the following appoint ments were resolved upon:—For the horse racing—Judge, A. Peaohe; starter, D. H. Potts; clerk of the scales, E. F. Wright < bandicappers, A. Harvey, O. Morrison, and D. H. Potts. For the athletics—Clerk of the course, A. Harvey; starter, A. Maofarlane ; bandicappers, W. Edson and A. Maofarlane. The athletic programme was next arranged, subject to alterations hereafter. The action of the Chairman in matters of detail was approved of, and the meeting adjourned. The sub-division of large estates is said to bejgoing on rapidly in the western districts o ; Victoria. The owners are apparently doing this without any political pressure being brought to bear, Commenting on the discharge of Miss Graham, of Great Barrier murder notoriety, a correspondent in an exchange says : presume the sympathetic people of Auckland 1 will soon be sending round subscription lists for a testimonial to her.

Workmen have commenced sinking at the rear of the Parliamentary buldings for a suit able foundation for erecting the new building for the General Assembly Library. In some instances a depth of 25ft had to be driven before a substantial bottom was found:

Dyspepsia, biliousness, nervousness, and miserableness all cured with Hop Bitters. Genuine made by American Go. See

BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Ashburton Borough Oounoil was held at the Oounoil Chambers, Baring Square west, last evening. Present—The Mayr and Ora Reid, Bird, Williamson, Sealy, Craighead, Tucker, and Harrison,

mayor’s statement,

Thu Mayor said the debit balance at the Bank was £1470 Os 4d. The amounts which had been received since last, meet ing were :—Earth, Is ; ibrary account, 7- ; rente of reserves, £1 la 9d ; licenses, £6 ; rates, 1886, £l3 I9i 9i ; total, £2l 6» 6J, The amount of ratiß remaining uncollected wae £3l Is 6 I. With refer ence to the unemployed, be had Inter viewed the Chairman of the Oonnty Oounoil, with the result that ten of the men had been given work.

correspondence.

Letters were read . (I) From the Canterbury Fire Association, acknow ledging receipt of informal ion which had been applied for. (2) From the County Oonndl, acknowledging receipt of Ooun oil’s letter'with reference to the appoint ment of representatives on the Charitable Aid Boa’-d. (3) From Mr M. Rooney, offering a price for the hay growing in Baring Square.—The hay, it was stated, had been add prior to the receipt of Mr Rooney’s offer.

engineers’ report.

The Eugineoia reported as follows : William street : The footpath on the north west side of this s’reet, between Cox and Aitkan streets, and part of the footpath in Ai ken street that had been lefc incomplete, have been fi dahed, and the hcles filled up in >he roadway in William street. The fo. tpath on the S.E. Belt, betweta Cox street and the N.E. Belt, from which the material was taken, has been partially formed. According to the instructions of the Works Committee, two more men have ton discharged from the labor gang, leaving the foreman and four men now in the Council’s employ

The report was adootoi, inspector of nuisances’ report

The 10-pector of Nuisances’ report was read. He desired to bring before the Council's notice the nuisance caused by persons tethering cattle upon the open B.c ions in the borough. As they are shifted from one section to aiother they Invariably trespassed upon the footpaths, and in many instances the owners tethered the animals with such a light cord that they broke loose, and then the owners made an outcry that the poundkeeper cut the rope. Be asked the Council to in struct him how to act when trespass waa committed. It -was pointed out that action could be taken in cases where cattle were taken across footpaiha at places other than re.ular crossings, and it was decided to instruct the pouodkeeoer aciording'y. RESERVES. The Mayor, on behalf of the Reserves Committee, submitted a report with reference to a Borough reserve, formerly held by the late Mr K Wtlkin, MAYORAL ELECTION. Mr C. Braddelf, the Ket irning Officer, reported that Or T Sea'y had been eleced Mayor of the Borough for the ensuing year WORKS. Or Williamson, on behalf of the Works Committee, reported that all the worka ceterm'ned upon by the Council had been completed, and it waa now necessary that the Council should decide what new work should he undertaken to keep the lab >r gang employed. He pointed out that some work requir'd attention in the vio'nity of the Old Men’s Home. I waa decided that the work sugge'ted by the Chairman of the Works Com mittee should be undertaken. WILLIAM STREET. In reply to a -piestion by Or Harrison, it was stated that the work which It had bv>n decided to do in William street had bean carried out, although the street bad not been formed to the proper level. FENCING. Or Bird pointed oat the desirableness of fencing the section on which the Lib-ary stood, snd thi matter was re ferred to the Works Committee to report us to coat. HOLE IN FOOTPATH- Or Harr a m again brought forward the mattir of the hole in the footpath near the Somerset Hotel. .It was stated ttat the oontr-ctor for asphalting had not been working for the lest few days, and that waa the reason the matter bad not been attended to before. Several Councillors expressed their dissatisfaction that the hole had not been filled la before. Cr Sealy moved, “ That the Works Committee be instructed to have all the holes In asphalt footpaths filled in.” Carried. DOG COLLARS. The tender of J. Hanger for a supply of dog collars at 7d each, and 3d for re-badgiug, was accepted. BY-LAWS. The By-laws Committee waa instructed to revise the by-laws. L CENSES. The following licenses were f ranted, subject to the Engineer’s report being favorable :—Kerosene—Zuider and Co , G. Jameson, A. Roberts, J. McGregor, D. Williamson, H M Carson. PAYMENTS Accounts, amounting to £4O 8s 6d, were passed for payment, and the Council a jj -urned.

THE EASTERN CRISIS

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London, November 27-

The departure of M. Stael, the Rus sian Ambassador, for St Petersburg is stated to have no political significance. He has merely taken an ordinary leave of absence, which he arranged last month.

CORRESPONDENCE.

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

THE BEREDOS CONTROVERSY.

TO THE EDITOB.

Sib —With your kind permission I would like to say a few more words on this subject. I think I have given your cor respondents ample time to reply to my. letter, bat as they have not, I have looked up author! Ison th ■ subject I may be accused of being a poor Protestant, hut I bki justice. I find that the Homan Catholic Church approves of heir presence but in order to make her teaching valid 1 must prove her authority to u.i h, or else my arguments will go for nought. In es tablisbing His Holy Church, Christ said to St Peter, first Pope of Rome ; “ Thou art Peter, (a rook) and upon this rook I will build my Ohnroh. and I will give to tbea the Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven;' 1 and again: “Peed My lamb", feed My sheep ‘(Matt. XVI; John XXI.) The last, text, in my bnmb’e op nfon, olves authority to that Church to teach, When t PiUl exhorte ', •‘tiei ttiere no no divi sions,” I dnnt t ; ink he meant th with ut divisions the human mind w .nld be en slaved by priestcraft, nor oid he mean that the same au'hority woo d hi ex ten ed to those divisions. When he said, ‘‘ Let h<re be no schisms In the body ” I don’t think he meant that the body s'-'ould be made up ..f schisms, and l>t all believe what tiey think fit ' ,T hen Christ said to Hi Apostles, “Go ye, therefore, teach all nations, and behold I am w th you always even to the end of the wortn” (Matt. XXVIIL, 19 20), I presume He >tid not mean : “ I am with y ;n only to the end of the third or foarth century, after which I shall desert you until the sixteenth century, when I will send yon reformers (such as Henry Y 11., Oranmor, etc ), who will b’ Ing yon ont of Idola’ry. ’’ When Christ said : “ And the ca’ea of Cell shall not prevail asa<- s'- it" (the Ohufoh). Matt. SVI . 18), surety He did not mean that He W' uld all 'W her to fall Into error. When Ohrii.t. nromised to send Ris Apostle* the Holy Ghost, the spirit of Truth, to teach the o » ! 1 tl i> gs ond abide with them for ever” (J ibn XIY ) did He mean for a time? Now, r.h's Ohurob says: “It is proper to show respect to the crucifix and religious p’ctures, because they represent Ohriet and Ris !vn*«, and rem’nd us of them." (tcts, XIX, 12 i Ma*t IX) I think I have said enough for this time With gratoude to you, Sir, for granting me space in your valuable journal,— I am, etc , The Enquirer. Temuka, November SO.

THE CAIN CASE.

MONDAY’S EVIDENCE

The following are the salient features of the further evidence taken :

Mr Knnbley said the gross income of the estate was about £IOOO a year and the outgoing £3OO The income on the doth of the Captain would be divded be tween Mrs Hall and M's New on, subject to the trusts of »h« several deeds. The furniture at Woodlands at the time of Gain's death was wo'th £370 It belonged to the Captain that is the amount at which it was valued after his death. The Captain also left a section of land, wlrch *as valued at £l4O after his death hy his executors. On his death the land ano furniture went equally between Mesdames Hall and Newton. Frederick Le C'en deposed to Hall having a oonversvlon with him about the trust mo neys He asted me what had become of the moneys held in trust. Told him that Captain Cain had received all moneys. With the money he had kept the h use, and had given money to h s dauahter. and assisted Mrs >ewton. He replied that aomebo y would have to be responsible for it. Suggested to him that for his own sake, considering the feeling between him and O in, It was far better to let things go on as they were as long as the old man lived. He replied, so far as witness could remember, “ I don’t know altogether about that ; we will see, as you are liable ns well as Cain to the estate ” The feeling to which witness referred was that Cain never approved of his daughter’s msrriage in consequence mainly of e; quirles made by Hall into the nt»te ot the accounts- T ese en quisles wore made before Hall’s marriage. In N'-vember Hall came to witness and said he wished the trust given up. and suggested that as the trust deed had not bemi stamped i* would save expanse If witness agreed to its cancellation, W|t ness declined. Captain Cain wished to remain on tho trust with witness. Hal! said he had a way out of the difficulty bv a friendly salt in the -upreme Oon t. which witness need not defend. Witness was agreeable to this course. Was after wards served with the writ, (writ put in). Did not thick Cain was served as he w*s too ill. Saw c ft »n frequently during the last three months of his life He used to complain of sickness and general weak ness Did not know if he ascribed his symptoms to any particular cause. Knew he was In the habit < f taking whisky witness's brother imported. Used' the same brand of whisky themselves; The same kind of wh'sky never made witness sick. The Captain oomplain-d to witness of his whisky making hlm*->ick. About November 27 h, 18S5, Hall and the Captain became on friendly terms so fr as witness could remem ber. It was after this time, in December, that Cain complained of being sick after taking his whisky and his meals. Had seen Hall at Cain’s house only once between November and the time of bis death.

To his Worship—l saw Captain Cain violently sick the Sunday before Chris* mas Day. He hid cosplained to me a week before that of sickness

Arthur Ormsby, Solicitor, prepared Mrs Hall’s will. Ifc left everything to Hall.

O. A. Wilson, recalled, Rave further evidence as to the sta*e of the accounts of the firm of Hall and Meason.

W. Montagu Situs, one of the liquida tors appointed by the creditors, deposed that after allowing for all available assets he found a deficiency of £5756 The Court then adjourned nntll this day.

TO-DAYS PROCEEDINGS

Timaru, November 30

TheOaincase was resumed this morning.

Mr M. Milton, Mr E. H. Cameron and Mr B. Wooloombe gave evidence as to the forgery of their names on certain docu ments, and also to having invested monies with Hall and Meison.

Bridget Wren, servant to Captain CaH, repeated in substance the evidence given by her at the inquest as to the frequency of Hall’s visits to the ho ne and the Captain vomiting during his last illness. hhe said that Cain Used to be sick only after Innoh and never after breakfast.

Cross-examined by Mr Perry—Witness said that during Cain’s first illness, 18 months before he died, he was only in bed a few days. Whisky was kept in the sick room in a liquor stand, and anybody wanting it could g.3t it from there. Cain’s band was very much swollen during bis last illness Could not say if Hall always saw Ciin when he called, but he might have done so without witness knowing, Denis Wren gave corroborative evidence ns at the iuQiieat.

After lunch Wren was cross-examined at some length by Mr Ferry, but his evi dence wa« not shaken. He was asked as to whether other people besides Qaptela

Gain had whisky oat of the decanter in the sick room He raid he had never *een any body take any. Ho bad himself, when nursing at night, bee. given whisk? in a special bottle. On the night befoe Captain Cain died he seemed to cheer up and spoke In a stron* voice. When other people besides Hail came to see Cain witness left the room, la re-ex>«minat<on witness said that when people came to see Cain on business he I ft the room at Captain Cam’s request. Captain Cain never told him to go when Hall was thorn

CRICKET

YESTE (DAY’S PLaY.

Christchurch, November 39, Canterbury, with seven wickets down for 60, continued the innings at 12 10 to-dsy. The only men who made a a stand were Barnes and Mathias. The former, who waa in three hours for 33, was cheered by the Austra ians. He takes the trophy for tbe highest score Mathias played brilliantly for nis 29. He hit P tidier for t*o 4’a In succession, and waa trying to run for another, but slipped, and couid not get back in’time Harmai. also played a good nnlngs. Tbe Aus tralians, nq firing 219 runs to win, had tost five wickets fur 84 at the ca I ot time. The catches that dismissed June*- and Palmer were splendid, and Fowke, the local wicketkeeper, revenged Jarvis’* success in stumping by also stamping the South Ana rslian. B’ackhara got a pam ful and nasty cut on the firs finger of bis left hand, and had to retire, Ihe attend ance was very good. The fielding of both sides waa first class. The scores : Canterbury—2nd Innirgs. W. Cotteriil, c > rumble, b Garrett 0 Wilding. Ibw, b Palmer 14 Cravshaw, b Garret 2 Barnes, o Tramble, b Palmer ... 33 Wheatley, st Jarvis, b P» ! mer ... 1 Dunlop, st Jarvi>, b Palmer ... 0 'ahbj, b Garrett ... ... ... 8 Fowke, 0 Jarvis, b Pa mer 8 Milton, o Jarvis, t> Ga rett ... ... 1 G. Cotteriil, b Palmer 0 Harman, b G»rrett ... ... ... 21 Rayner, b Garr tt ... ... 5 1 ialley, b Palmer 0 Ma’hias, run out ... ... ... 29 Cuff b Sp fforth 4 Taylor, b Spofforth 0 Lough nan, b i aimer 1 Frith, not out ... ... ... ... 4 Extras l fl Total 139 First innings ... 178 Grand to al 317 Australians—2nd innings. Palmer, c Dunlop, b Cuff f 15 Jones, c Mil t n, b Frith 4 Ti umble, c Fowke, b Dunlop ... 20 Jarvis, at Fowke, b Dunlop... ... 0 Btnce. not out 19 McP wraith, o and b Dunlop 0 Bla-'kham, retired hurt ... ... 9 Garrett not cut 2 Extras 13 Total for 5 wickets 82 First innings 99 Grand total ... ... ... 181 The - match was drawn In favor of Canterbury.

MAGISTERIAL.

METRYEN—MONDAY.

[Befoie Mr E. Chapman, J.P., and Mr D. Cameron, J.P-]

ALLEGED SUPPLYING OF LIQUOR TO A

DRUNKEN PERSON. The adj nrned case against R, Patton, licensee of the Methven Hotel, for sup plying liquor to a man whilst in afstate of m'oxica'ion, was resumed.— Felton p ov'cu'ed, and Mr J, Holmes appeared hr Mr Patton. Judging from the large attendance of the public, considerable local interest was taken in the cate. Six witnesses were called in support of the case, and five for the defence, all of whom were examined and cross-examined at co isiderab e length. The bulk of the evidence given was tbe personal opinion of the witnesses as to the difference between a “ perfectly sober" and a 1 drunk ” man, and the co. filet of testl mony waa often as amusing to the public as it waa perplexing to the Justices.— After a verv lengthened hearing, tbe Bench dismissed the case, as it was the first of the kird that had been before the Court, and the evidence was very con flicting. They stated that any future cases of the kind that were proved would be severely punisher!. CIVIL CASE H. L Wha'ley v William Bowse.— Claim £8 8s 6d for 10 weeks’ wages aa barman, «*tc.—Mr Holme* for pl-fintiff— Defeodan- tiled a set- ff for £3B, which he reduced to £l9 10s to bring it within the jurisdiction of the Court, but the Bench' ruled that he could not reduce the Btt- ff, which was struck out, and judg ment given for £3 8s 61 and coats, and solicitor’s fee.

ASHBURTON—TUESDAY. (Before Mr H. S. 0 Baddeley, R.M.) ALIVO ED FORGERY AND UTTERING William Ball Z-juch was charged no information—(lj With having forged s promissory note ; (2) with hav'ng uttered the same knowing it to have been forged —At the request of the accused’* counsel tie police applied for a remand f r a week, which was granted, bail being allowed QAM'NG AND LOTTERIES ACT. George Tait, for whom Mr Crisp appeared, was charged under section 18 of t >e Gaming and Lot eriea Act with baring disposed of tickets which gave certain persona an interest in a scheme whereby piizes, to wit, agricultural implemen a were to be gained. The defendant pleaded guilty.—T he p dice-had no desire to press the charge as the defendant bore an excellent character and had evident'y acted through Inadvertence—Mr Crisp spoEe at some length in his client’s favor. He said the defendant had on two occasions communicated with Mr Walker, and bad understood the matter was all right, and the “ Art Union” could be held. The matter slipped Mr talker's memorj for the time being, and it was some time afterwards when he wrote to the Colonial Secretary asking permission for Tait to hold the “ Art Union.” He received a reply from Wellington that permission to hold the “ Art Union” could not be granted as agricultural implements did not come within the meaning of the 18th section of the Act. Mr Walker communicated this reply to Tait, who abstained from taking any further step* in the muter. —The Magistrate said it was necessary that the provisions of the Act should be strictly obeyed. It was evident the defendant knew something about the Act, for he had applied to a member of Parliament in reference to the matter. Tait had stated on ihe tickets that the Act Union was by permission of the Hon. the Oolmlal Secretary, whereas to such permission had bean obtained, and persona purchas ing tickets were liable to a heavy penalty. The offence in this instance was a com paratively small one, as the police had, by taking timely action, prevented the participators from becoming seriously in volved. The defendant bora a good character, and in this case a heavy penalty would not bo imposed. Fined £6 ar d cost I. ILLEGAL IMFOUNDING. William Wilkie was charged with having illegally impounded one oow, the property of John Hlatr.—Mr Oaygill appeared in support of the Information and Mr Crisp for the defendant.—Mrs Blair aaid that oa tbt analog

—. > November 18ch as she was going to bring her cow home from a section on which It had been tethered with the owner’s per mission, the defendant took the cow out of her charge and drove it to the pound. Witness was not grazing the cow on the road, nor driving it on the footpath.— Vlrs Orosbie, H. Daily, and W. B. Compton gave evidence.—Mr Crisp sub mitted that the information was bad, as Vfrs Blair hid laid the information when the cow be'ooged to her hnsband, who was away working, and from whom aha had received no authority to take legal prcce ding<. -Mr O tyg'll replied, bat the Magistrate upheld Mr Crisp’s objection, snd tbe information was dismissed. William Wilkie was further charged on the Informal ion of the police with cruelly over-driving a cow. The animal waa that which was ooroerned in the previous c -se.—Mr Crisp appeared for the defend ant, who pleaded not guilty.—Mrs MA deposed to the defendant taking the cow oat of her possession, and driving it away at a rapid rate. When witness released the cow from tbe pound some time later, tbe animal bore evidence of having been greatly distressed through having been over-driven. The cow had previously given slightly over k bucketful of mdk, but since the over-driving the quantity haa fallen off considerably.— S. Dabey gave evidence similar to that given hv him In tbe previous case.— Wm. Bi ikerataff saw the defendant driv ing a no* at a furious rate on the even ing of November 18 Constable Beddek aiw a cow which had been brought to the police s atlon on the night of November 18 by Mrs Blair. The animal appeared to be greatly distressed ; it was perspir ing profusely and panting very much.— Mr Crisp addressed the Bench on behalf of tbe defendant, and called evidence to -how that when the cow went quietly t was allowed to do so, and that it was .nly who-* it endeavored to break away ‘hat the defendant go Hoped after it.— Wm. Wilkie ea‘d that he had been en g ged by the pound keeper to I ok after 'he pound. On November 18 witness impounded Mrs Blair’s cow. The hoise witness was riding was an old draught, f wenly years old, and one which eonld not travel at a vary rap'd rate. Witness drove the cow as quietly aa be could, but «s it repeatedly broke away it was neces sary for him to “ head” It. Toe cow was not distressed in any way when witness bft It at the pound. When Mrs Blair o me to release the cowtshe {saw that it was perspir m. Witn es pointed onttbat ad othe cows in tbe pound wen wet. ‘ There was a heavy dew-tbai'niglit.if— The witnes< was cross-examined by Sergeant Fel»< nat seme length. —W. J. Crooks and F. Parkin gave evidence,— T he Magistrate thought it Was evident tbe c w had been driven in an improper m nn»r, and if the person in charge had b en a man, in-tead of a boy, a heavy penult? would have been ioflieved. Fined £L and costs. ALLEGED I DECENT ASSAULT. R'cfc&rd Bea'e was Charred with having indecently assaulted a girl, sixteen yean of *ge, at Mount Somers, on Angnat 30. The case wss heard with closed doors.— The deposit ons of four witnesses were -aken, and the accused, having made a brief statement, was committed for trial at the next sittings of the Supreme Court, to be held at Christchurch. PROPERTY TAX. The Ashburton Gas, Coal, and. Coke Compsny was charged on tbs information of John Sperrey, the Property Tax Com rt laaioner, with having failed to furnish a statement of its property within the prescribed time. —Mr O Ward said it was true that the statement had not been furnished, but the omission happened in consequence of the iilness of Lie father. Tbe Commissioner of Property Tax bad been communicated with on the subject, and was willing that the information should be withdrawn, provided the costa were paid by the Gas Company Mr Ward said this course had been agreed to,—The information was accordingly withdrawn. The Court then rose

SPORTING.

D.J C. MEETING; Forburt Racecourse, Not. 30, The weather is fine, and the oourse In fair conditiqn after the heavy rain. Hurdles Trapper I I roha... ... ... ... 8 Master Agnes ... ... 3 Betting 2 to 1 against Mooly, 3 to 1 against Peter Osbeck. ■ Trapper and Aroha raced past, aids by -ide the whole way, Moody and Pater ’ab ek three lengths behind.- Towards the finish Master Agnes was brought, up, but c old never-got on terms w{tK them, and a punishing race resulted |lji.Trapper winning by a head. Tme, 4min 27|sec, Dividend, £6 17- 6d President's Stakes, Stives ... ... ...i 1 Ever»on Lad ... 2 Pock ... 3 St Iv a and Pack (tbe latter ridden by Do rit ) were equal favorites. Tbe Hop G. McLean’s i colt got off .with the loud, a d kept it all through, sailing heme the easiest of winners by two lengths ahead of Everton Lad, Puck a poor third, and Hermitage last. Time, 2min Ifisec. Dividend, £2 19s 6d N VEL RACE. Mazurka ... 1 Teddy Yuille ... ... 2 Mok ha ... ... ... 3 Time 2min 4sec GRAND STANS HANDICAP. Jack 1 Jealousy ... ... ' ... 2 Sierra ... 3 Dividends, £llßs and £1 15a WELLINGTON R.C. MEETING. Hutt Racecourse, Nov. 30. The weather is fi. e for the second day’s racing. The attendance is ll not large. Bain this morning and last night has made the course a little heavy. RAILWAY STAKES Toronto ... ... ... X Shah ... ... ... ... 2 Rivulet 3 HURDLES Jim 1 Forest King ... ... ... 2 Freebooter and Forward a dead heat fur third place. ———>

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

■» BRITISH AND FOREIGN. [bkuteb’s telegrams—copyright.] 'ALLEGED INTIMIDATION. London, November 27- Mr J. F. O’Brien, member for South Mayo, as well as Mr John Dillon, has been summoned to appear before the Court of Queen’s Bench, Dublin, on a charge of intimidation. Both are en deavoring to evade the police, and have in defiance of an order, delivered har angues in several villages in the neigh borhood of Sligo. AUSTRALIAN. [reuteb’steleorams —COPTBMHT.] Melbourne, November 29. The s.s. Koonawarra took 300 diggtf to Adelaide to-day, en tout le for Tc tulpa. On the other hand,*sixty dist pointed diggers have already arrivedt Melbourne from Teetulpa, and the s. Adelaide, which arrived this aftttXldh brought several more.

t'Htt aoHBUB'JON GO A Kill\N, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1886



MRS MANHIRE, Fancy goods warehouse, Saunders’ Buildings, East street. Ladies’ and Children’s Clothing in great variety. Paper Patterns in stock and designed, to order Special Lines in Aprons and Pinafores. 9624 MUSIC. MRS A. C. CLARIDGE is prepared to receive PUPILS for PIANOFORTE and ORGAN Terms on Application Cox street, Ashburton. 9668 WESTGATE & BATES, EfFrom G- Elliott, Christchurch), ISHMONGERS AND POULTERERS oytster saloon, Tancred street, Ashburton. N.B. —We are now receiving daily Fresh Fish of the best qoality. 964 WAKANUI ROAD DISTRICT. ROAD PROPOSED TO BE CLOSED. T HERTBY give notice that In accord -1 snce with section 94 of the Public Works Act, 1882, the Wakanui Road Board propose to close that Road in Wakanui Survey District which com mences at the southernmost corcer of R.S 26460, and extends north westerly to the Wakanui Creek, and that the plan •showing the said Road is open for public inspection at the Wakanui Road Board Office. MURDOCH BRUCE, 9708 Chairman. Fob coughs, cold?, bronchi Asthma, Coryza, Influenza, Co sumption, &c, KAY’S COMPOUND OF LINSEED, Aniseed, Ssnega, Squill, Tolu, &c with Ohlorodyne. RAY’S COMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant, for Coughs, Colds, and Chest Complaints. KAY’S COMPOUND, for Coughs, and Colds, is equally serviceable for Horses and Cattle. KAY'S TIC PILLS, a specific in Nenralgia, Face-ache, &v. Con tains Qu'-n ne, Iron, &c. COAGUI/INB. —Cement for Broken Articles, Sold Everywhere. Sole Makers:—KAY BROS., Stock ort, England, WILDING AND LEWIS, AND gOIIOirORS. F. WILDING, Notary Public. Officer: Next “Mall” Office, Burnett st., Ashburton. Mr Wildivg will attend the sittings of the Ashburton f’ourls on Tuesday and Fridays, and may he consulted personally on these days. The firm is now represented in Ash burton by Mb Clayton, an English Solicitor of considerable experience, who Will be In daily attendance at the office to receive Instructions and confer with Ut&tf. *IOBO



Wanted. FURNITURE —To meet the times, w, DAVIS, Cabinetmaker, East street, Ashburton, is now selling Furniture of all kinds cheaper than ever. Chest cf Drawers, £1 5s ; Spring Couches, £1 5s Every other article equally cheap. All new furniture at second-hand price. 804 WANTED KNOWN.—Washing and .Mangling done either by the day or dozen. Mangling 2d per dozen.—Mrs Nevill, North-west Belt, Allenton. 88,0 VA/ANTED known that W. Baylis ' > has a quantity of Potatoes for sale cheap; quality guaranteed. Also, a prime lot of Bacon and Haros. IT 164 RANTED to sell Strawberries and »» Cream, Is, Currants, Goose berri-s, &0., at low rates, Thomas, North Belt Nursery. William WANTED the Public to Inspect a grand assortment of New Season’s Tea and Sugars of all grades, at prices to suit all classes of purchasers.—Jas. McGregor, Tanored street. TTTANTED Tenders for building a W Lean-to at Chertsey. Specifica tions to be seen at Messrs McCallnm and Co.’s, Ashburton, and at Mr J. Patter son’s, store, Chertsey. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders to be sent In on or before the Bth Decem ber to W, Dunstan, Chertsey. JUST OPENED —Choice assortment of New Spring Dress Stuffs, Prints, Millenry, etc. '■ be cheapest House in town for first class goods. Dressmaking on the premises. H. C. Seobrs, Mel ford House. Special Advertisements. WANTED KNOWN THAT MRS STRIBLING HAS REMOVED from old premises in Burnett street (next to the Arcade), to the PANAMA BOARDING-HOUSE, TANCRKD STREET (Lately occupied by Mr Lucas). 8°537 CAUTION TO POACHERS. IN consequence of so much Poaching of Trout from the Lag.nhor 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 informat’on as shall lead to the conviction of such offenders. DONALD McLEAN, 11 *36 Lagmhor; W. F. HANNAFOED, (Burnett street, opposite “ Mail” Office) TINSMITH AND METAL-PLATE WORKER, CX'ISHES to infom 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 nature promptly executed in a skilful manner. All goods sold at lowest remunerative prices A Trial solicited. HORSE-HAIR and BEESWAX bought in any quanti j forCdSH. 11 73 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 Is 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 gTQHT SHILLINGS PER TON, Or in Ashburton at SEVENTEEN SHILLINGS PER TON, By the Truck. FOR CASH OinLY. E. F. WRIGHT. MESSRS TDCKErT AND RESTELL, Agents in Ashburton. ‘-301 NSW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY The new goods for the SUMMER SEASON ARE NOW OPENED OUT. The Stock is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE T< >WN, 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 Saits, newest styles. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of New Zealand Tweeds. Every garment warranted shrunk | Overcoats, Waterproof Coats and Leggings . in great variety 1 Hats, compris'ng every new stylo worn i Children’s Jersey Suits, Children’s Men- i of-War Suits t Gentlemen's Hosiery, Scarves; Oxford i Regatta and White Shirts ] Bugs. Portmanteaus, and Travelling Bags t The celebrated WERTHEIM SEWING < MACHINE. Time Payments. i N.2, CLOTHING FACTORY, i East Street,



Victoria House. HOLIDAY SEASON, 1886-87 SECOND ANNUAL GIFT DISTRIBUTION, comprising elegant Works of Art, in Bohemian and Bulgarian Painted Vases, Glass Water Jugs, and Crystal Flower Stands, &c. GIFT COUPONS now being issued to Purchasers. DIMANT AND COE, GENERAL DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, &c., Corner East and Tancred streets, Ashburton.



Special advertisements. Gr.L Beath & Co. £IOOO o 8 0 D sth ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION or CHRISTMAS GIFTS Friday, November I2th. ON AND AFTER FRIDAY every Customer will re ceive a Ticket with each Purchase, entitling the holder ' to select any Present of the 1 value stated on the ticket, | which will amount to about j one-eighth of the purchase money. - G. L. BEATH & CO, Argyle House, CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. FOR ) Reliable Goods AT MODERATE PRICES, OUR & ALCORN ARB U napproachable. THE PREMIER STOCKS or ASHBURTON, DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS AND SHOES. CARPETS (NEW DESIGNS ) REMOVAL OF THE ASHBURTON BRANCH OF H. J. WOOD AND CO. (Late T. F. Farley) to FRIEDLANDER’S BUILDINGS. WE beg to advise our valued cus tomers, the commercial and general public of Ashburton and sur rounding districts, that, having taken the lease of the large and commodious pre mises, formerly the drapery establishment of Messrs Friedlauder Bros., next the corner, we have opened there with a large and well-assorted stock of BOOKS, COMMERCIAL & GENERAL STATIONERY, ACCOUNT BOOKS, &c., To which is being added on the arrival of every direct steamer the very latest NEW 8.-'OKS and NEW MUSIC out. Subscribers supplied with English,. American, and Continental Newspapers and Magazines immediately on arrival of Mail. Special attention is given to all orders for Bookbinding, Printing, Engraving, and Lithography Specimens on view. Special Discounts allowed to Library and School Committees Catalogues and Lists on application WRITING, PRINTING. & WRAPPING PAPERS IN ANY QUANTITY. Any Book wanted which may be tem porarily out of stock will be immediately procured from our Christchurch Establish ment, the stock of which is one of the largest and best assorted in the colonies ; or from our London Agency by direct mail steamer. H. J. WOOD & CO. Booksellers, Stationers, Printers, and Bookbinders, STATIONERS’ HALL, ASHBURTON. iMessrs SPENSLEY & 00. having ap~ po nted us their Agents for Ashbmton and Di triot, we have pleasure in calling atten tion to our large and well assorted stock of Sheet Music, comprising the latest and most popular Songs, Dances, and Piano forte Solos. Teachers and others will find a useful assortment of the most approved Methods and Studies for Pianoforte Prac tice and S nging. Pianos by celebrated makers, which may be either purchased on the deferred payment system or hired for any length of time. Violins, Comets, Flutes, Accordions, Corcertinas, Har moniums, Organs, and Brass Instruments F J. WOOD AND 00,



TO STAND THIS S 18 AJS ON, AT NETHFRBY FARM, ASHBURTON, And visit the surrounding neighborhood, The Thoroughbred Stallion Johnny Faulkner. Pedigree: He is by St. Albans, out of Impudence, by Peter Wilkins, out of Prudence by Jersey, out of Black Sail by Wanderer, out of 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 Kate O’Shane, Will stand at Netherby Farm, and travel be districts of Ashburton, Methven, Mount Somers, and Alford Forest. Terms: £3 10 ; guarantees, £5 ss. Season, Ist January, 1887. Guarantees, Ist July, 1887. 9635 L MARKEYj Propnetr x