RAILWAY TIME TABLE

Trains Arrive at Abhborton— From Christ huroh and the North, at 10.15 a.m. (express), 4.85 p.m., and 7.10 p.m. From Timaru, 10.45 a.m. From Dunedin and South, 5.27 o.m. (express). From Mount Somers, 10.6 ».m Trains Leavb Ashbtjbton — For Christ* hnroh and North, at 7.10 a.m., 10.55 a.m., *n 5.87 p.m. (expresa). For Dunedin and louth, 10.25 a.m. (express). For Timaru, 5 p.m. For Mount Somers, 5.5 p.m.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

and after tha 80th November, 1886, the "•][ of Subaoription to this journal will be allows, viz. : — xr mn m advanok : Quarter.. 6s 6d, by post, 9a 6d Half-year 12a Ba, by post, 18a 6d Year .. 21a Od by poßt, 87s Od 17 BOOKED : Quarter.. 7b 6a, by post,«lo3 9d „ Half-year 15s Od, by post, 21s 6d  Year .. 80s Od, by post, 48s Oa

Birth, Marriage, ana Death Notioea, if paid or at the time] of insertion, 2s 6d each tamps may be sent aa payment) ; if booked, ' eaoh. PRESENT SUBSCRIBERS MAY RENEW THEIR SUBSCRIPTIONS AT TBE OLD RATES, Announoementa of Births, Deaths and Marriages sent for publication from the oountry istriots. require to be verified by the eigna ore of the person eand ; sg the notioe.

MAIL NOTICES.

Malls olose at the Aahburton Post Office follow* : — For Ohr!»b h^roh ard North at 6 a.m 0.30 a.m., aud 5 p.m., daily. Foe Chertsey Rakala, &c, at 10.30 a.m and 5 p.m. daily. For Dunedln, Tlnwald, Wlnslow, Hinds, Ooldstream. Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, \nd Oeraldine, at 10 a.m. dally. For Temuka, at 10 t.m. and 4,30 p.m l«Uy. for Timara and South, at 10 a.m., and f 30 p.m., daily. For Greenatreet and Aehburton Forks, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10.30 ft.ni. For Wakanul, Elgin, Seaview, Seafield, id Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and tordays, at 6.30 a.m. For STxront 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. dally. For Flemlngton, on Mondays, Wedneß iays, and Fridays, at 4. 30 p. m. For Newlands, on Tuesdays and Frl at 10.30 a.m.

Malls arrive »t thdj Ashburton Post flloe^ — Jrom Ohrlstchurch and Rakala at 10. 15 b,, 4.35 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. FromOhertaey &o. at 10.15 & and t BS p.m. daily. From Dunedin *ad intermediate places 6.3? *>.m. daily. ? r>o*u Temuka an Timara at 10.40 a.m p 5. 50 p.m daily. From Greenatreet and Ashburton Forks, Wednesdays and -ftturdayß, at 4 45 p.m. From Wakanul, Elgin, Seaview, Sea f eld and Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at sp. m. from Mount Somers, daily at 10.5 : m. From Mayfield and Raapuna, on Wed oesdays and Saturdays, at 10.5 a.m. From Ashton, Waterton, and Long at 10 a.m. daily. From Newlands, on Tuesdays and Frl at 2.30 p.m. From Flemlngton on Tuesdays, Thun> days, and Saturdays, at 10a.m.

The Ashburaton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1887. THE FROZEN MEAT TRADE,

Believing as we do that, property managed, the export of frozen meat is capable of being made so remunerative to the grower and shipper as not only to give a great impetus to the trade but to solve so far as New Zealand is concerned, the problem of the day — " What to grow profitably ? " we cannot understand the apathy with which the question is regarded by our fiockmasters, our farmers and our mer cantile men generally. It has over and over again been shown to a demonstra tion that, if only means were taken to place the New Zealand grower and the Home consumer m direct relation to each other, the latter would be benefited by getting his meat cheaper, while the former would receive at the very least 50 per cent more than pres ent average prices, and would thus be paid handsomely, the fact being that all the profitis now swallowed up by middle men, while both producer and con sumer suffer. In its issue of Monday last, writing on this subject, our Oamaru con temporary the "North Otago Times," has the following,which cannot be too widely read : — "A Home weekly paper points out that while New Zealand mutton is quoted wholesale at 4^d per Ib the retailer sells it at from 8d to n^d per lb. The paper says that the abundant imports from New Zealand have made no appreciable difference m the cost of meat at Home, that the butcher pockets the whole of the' profit, and then turns round'and says he is not doing as well as he used to. The paper suggests that New Zealand shippers should establish retail businesses m London and the provinces, and if they could sell meat at 6d per lb it would be a vast boon to the consumer, and a great impulse would be communicated to the trade m New Zealand* What the Home paper has pointed out has been recognised m New Zealand for a long time, but for some reason no steps have been taken to alter the existing state of things. Only the other day we published a paragraph m which it was stated that a shipper of sheep from the colony had only netted for 500 sheep. Now, it would be safe to estimate the butchers' profit from the same sheep at not less than and all, he had to do with them was to sell them over his counter. No wonder the frozen meat trade m New Zealand is languishing if the above is the case. The breeder gets what is hardly equal to the value of the skins and fat, while the London retailer gets the carcase, and waxes rotund on it. The frozen meat trade has evidently been a very bonanza to him." Surely it is high time that this sort of thing were put an end to. We have fre quently drawn attention to ir, and should be rejoiced to see the matter actively taken up. What is wanted is the formation of an Agency or Com pany, having agents m New Zealand and at Home, to take charge of ship ments, provide storage, and suparintend the establishments opened for retailing the meat m London and other large cities. There should be a compe'ent English manager, or rather a manager m England sent Home for that purpose from the colony, with a good organising head and a thorough knowledge of the whole business — it would pay to em ploy a first class man and to give him a liberal salary — and we are persuaded that such a man would soon put the trade on a thoroughly satisfactory foot ing with the result of incalculable ad vantage to the whole colony.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The annual installation of Master and officers of Lodge Somerset, E.G., takes plaoe to-morrow evening, and will, we understand, be followed by the usual Masonio banquot.

Tbo attention of tbo ratepayers m the Allcnton district is called to an advertisement from the Borough Council m another column, notifying them that as tho Upper Asbburton Iload Board has refused to refund the amount of expenses incurred by the Brigades m con nection with a fire wbinh took place some mouths ago, within the district under tho Board's control, that the Council has in structed tho Brigades not to attend any more fires within the boundaries of the Upper Ashburton Iload district, and that any re sponsibility must rest on the Board.

Wo observe that at Wednesday's meeting oi the Charitable Aid Board Mr Walker reported that the steps which had been taken to miti. gate tho insect post at the Ashburton Home had been so far successful, and that the Master sros of opinion that if stops vero taken to kill the grown insects, and a few weeks after to desti'oy the young, tha nuisance might be kept under. He (Bfr Walker) thought that tho building did not altogether deserve the bad name it had got. It was far s^parjor to the Armagh street depot

Delivery of grain is now going on apao e both at tho groin stores and railway station hero. As an instance of the expedition used m the unloading of drays, we are informed that Mcßsrs Friedlander Bros, took m 873 sacks of grain, mostly wheat, this morning m 3£ hours, or at the rate of quite 4 sacks per minute. At a meeting m Timaru on Wednesday Dr Molntyre was presented with a gold watoh, a caso of surgical instruments, and a purse of 200 . sovereigns m recognition of his conduct m reference to the Hall case. The Mariposa with the San Franoisco mail arrived at Auckland yesterday afternoon. Our usual budget of mail news appears else* where. Tho Empress of Austria who is one of the moßt accomplished horsewomen m Europe, never rode much till late m life. Her Majesty is said to be able to ride standing on a barebaok horse with the ease and grace of a profes sional. The oldest member of the Presbyterian General Assembly of New Zealand is the Eev J. Duncan, of Foxton. He is tho only oue now alive of those who attended the first* Assembly 44 years ago. The Wellington correspondent of the «' Auckland Herald " writes : — I hava heard it stated that m the next session of Parlia ment the policy of the Opposition will be a policy of observation — whatever that may mean. This may account for some of the criticisms of Mr Bryoe's recent deliverance, which is described as somewhat barren by several Opposition journals. "The course of true love never does run smooth, " musos the " Wairarapa Observer." The truth of this adage was verified the other day when a young couple were disappointed m having the knot tied through the swain neglecting to provide the marriage certificate, AH the invited gueßtß were present, and everything was going as merry as a marriage bell, when on the arrival of the olergyrnan he asked for the certificate. Judge the astonish ment of tho guests, and the reproachful glances of the bride, and the bewildered expression of the bridegroom, when he faltered out that be had not got it. Of course the oeremony could not be procoeded with, and to throw a little life into the mournful oirole it was decided that, although the wedding had to be put off until the next day, there would be no harm m eating the break •a^t prepared, which suggestion was acted upon, and a most agreeable day was spent, the ceremony taking place the next day. The largest farm m England has been thrown upon its owner's hands. It is m Lincolnshire, and consists of 2700 acres. The tenant paid f 1 por acre. Thii year a reduction of 50 per cent was made to him but finding although an experienced and energetic farmer that even at this reduotion ho could not make two ends meet, he has thrown up his farm. There is a paper published m Chicago oalled " The Hog." It is said that it fairly bristles with good things, and is plentifully interlarded with numor. In addition to the usual supply of solid meat there is a corner for tender lines, and each number has a short tale. It must be an offal nice paper, No. body ever sausage a one before. If it has no motto, a good one would be, " In hog, signo s vinces." ? A Justice of the Peace m a rural distriot m s Georgia, m the habit, m tho absence of regular s lawyers, of transactingjprofessional business " for his on one occasion was em ployed to draw up a marriages settlement. The estate was limited to tho use of the bride during her life, " and at and after her death to any child or children she may have by tho eaid Thomas Smith (the bridegroom), his heir 3, executors, administrators, or assigns." 'j " What do you think of it? " aßked Smith of , a lawyer to whom ho showed the document. "I tbinjk," answered the lawyer, " that who e ever drew this deed was determined there should be no trouble by reaßon of failure of 3 ipsue."— " Courier Journal." c A writer m the "European Mail" states that Mr Clayden was arranging to proceed to New Zealand m February with a goodly and r choice contingent of practical agriculturists, 1 towards whose passage out the Now Zealand , .Government is now very judiciously con ' tributing £10 per head. The " New Zealand Herald " says :— The j crew of H.M.S. Nelson appear to be superior to the average run of men-o'war's-mon. She ;' has not lost a dozen men by desertion during 5 her present commission. Over a third of her j crew are total abstainers or Good Templars, and many of the officer are Temperance ) men, and encourage the movement among » the men, who get cocoa, tea, etc., against the 3 navy rum ration. There are two Good 5 Templar Lodges on board, " The Red Cross," 5 and "The Guard of Honor." The blue jaoket of to-day is becoming thoughtful and 7 intelligent, and the day has passed away r when he " earned his money like a horse and r spent it like an ass." At Napior Park Baoing Club's Meeting 1 yesterday a spectator lost an ear. He was ' excited, and started to crawl under the fence i just at the finish of the big race, when the ■ last horse trod on hia ear, taking it clean off. It was sewn on again by a doctor on the ■ ground. When worn down and ready to take your bed, American Co.'s Hop Bitters is what you , need to relieve you. 3ee We clip the following important testimonial from the " Illawarra Mercurry " (N.S.W.), on the 30th March. It needs no comment:— " Mr John Loveday, of the Bulli Mountain, writes to us that after suffering for four years with acute gravel, he has experienced almost complete relief by using Sander and Sons' Eucalypti Extract". He pays seeing tho said Extract advertised m the " Illawarra Mer cury," his intense suffering induced him to obtain a bottle of the medicine from Mr Hosking, chemist, of this town, and that the use of it gave him great relief at once. He says that between the 10th March instant, when he obtained the first bottle of the extraot and on the 19th, the use of that medicine continued to afford him relief, to which he had been a stranger for four years. Mr Love day writes also that he has found theEuoalypti Extraot a cure for rheumatism as well as gravel. He requests us to publish this in formation through the " Mercury." We have much pleasure m complying with Mr Loveday's request, whosa word cannot be doubted, and who can have no object m view other than a pure desire to benefit Buffering humanity." — (Advt);

POISONED BY MUSHROOMS.

3)unkdin, March 10. William Watklns, aged twenty, died from eating rr.mhrootns. He has com panions also ill from the same ojuso.

CRICKET.

ENGLISHMEN V VICTORIA.

[UEOTBII'S TELEQRAaiS — COPYRIGHT.] Melbodbne, Ma eh \) The cricket match, Shaw an.l Lilly whtie'a team v eleven of Victoria, wbs concluded to day. The Home team, who yesterday sored 136 for the loss of fire wickotn. continued their Innings, but only added 20 to the previous day's eoore, the innings closing for 156 runa, t » wards which Horua coutribotad 46, The Englishmen, who required 119 runn to win, accomplished this tor tha loss of one wicket, thua winning with nine wlofsetß to oi ac, Bites madt 86,

MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD

The usual monthly meeting of the M ui.t Somera Rond Board was held en Mouduy, March 7. Present — Messrs Walker (Chairman), Edaon, McFarlane, and Barrison- OVBBSPBK's RttrOßT Tho Overseer's report waa read and c nißiilorod. — Tho road below tho Spread Eagle was ordered to bo ropaired. no FONrs Tenders were received for shingling patt of the Alford Forest Tramway road, bat there not being sufficient funds to the credit of that ward none were accepted. OOKRESPONDENCE. Letters were read. (1) From Mr Merewether, asking for work to be do.t.-e on the Gorge road near his station. — The Overseer was instructed to report at the next meeting of the Board. (2) From Mr J. Cirleton, asking to be paid the balance due to him oa work done on tho Gorge road.- -The Board having retet the work at an advance of two pence per yard'on Mr Oarleton's price, it was resolved to pass the amount, leas th 9 two pence on 138 yards which should havo been rtolWerefl by Me Oarleton.— (3) From Mr B. F. Wright, drawing the B mtd's attention to the fact that a load of shiag'e had been left unspread all night on the Gorge road. (4) From the Ashburton County Council, stating that before any tender was ncoepted for the proposed Mount Somera Tramway the Board woui 1 be asked for their approvAl . (5) From the Bank of New Zealand, consenting to a gravel pit being opened en their S3ction No. 21772. PAYMENTS. The pay-sheet, amounting to £28 11s 2tl, was passed for payment, and the Board adjourned.

ALFORD FOREST.

(FKOM OCR OWN COKBBBPONDBNT.) On Friday last tha children's annual treat was held, the weather being happily everything that could be desired. As early an ten o'clock Mr W. T. Chapman, the Chairman of the School Committee was on the ground with a trap load of useful ptizea, consiating of dress pieces, aprons, dolls, hair brushes, mirror?, eto , for the girls, and braces, knivea, hand keichiefs, etc., for the boys, together with a quancitj of lollleß to scatter pro miscuously. Children and frionda Bat djwn to a capital dinner at 2 o'olock. Racing, of course, oooupled much of the tima of the juveniles and the elder ones amused themselves with the popular game of cricket, an amusing feature being the batting and bowling of Juhn Chinaman, who displayed Celestial interest m all the proceedings. The firat prize for highest pass was won by Emily Chapman, the second by Mary iVluirhead, John Mu'r head headed the boja' liat. Altogether 13 passed out of 23 elder onesj but tak ing m the juvenile division, 13' passed out cf 39, whloh ia the new method of reckon ing, making 33 per cent According to the old plan the per centage would be 68. Handsomu books were also given for regular attendance. Mr and Mrs Wallace displayed their usual thoughtful attention to every want and gained" a letter of thanks from the School Committee as well aa the praise of all parents. Messrs J Rowe aud T. Simpson took an active part In every amusement and woro well occu pied all through the day. In. the evening the usual ball ooncludcd a real red letter day.

GREAT MAORI MEETING AT RUSSELL.

[Correspondent " Lyttolton Times."] Wellington, Maroh 9.

I mentioned a few days ago that the Native Minister had gone to Russel l , Bay of Islands, to be present at an important meeting of Natives of the Ngupahi tribe. To-day I received Information to the eflect that he wa3 recaived by the Natives with enthusiasm. The assemblage was the largest [and moat representative ia character ever got together at Russell and all tho principal men of the Ngapuhi were present. The {Ministor way accorded a warm and haarty welcome, and the Nativo3 aalutod him by raiaing and dipping the Union Jack six times. The most cordial relations, I am told, have . been established between tho Minister and the Native?. Thoro is more that ordinary significance to be attached to the salute given to Mr BaUanco, when it is remem bered how Me Rolleaton was formerly re ceived by tha same tribe on (he very spot selected for the reception of the present Nativa Minister. When Mr Rolleaton visited Russell, the JNatives reversed the British fhg, and placed the oolours of the Maori King over it. What a contrast between them and now 1

SPORTING.

NAPIER PARK AUTUMN MEETING.

SECOND DAY.

SYDNEY GOLD CUP.

[hboter'b tbleqrams — copTtuanT ]

THE EUROPEAN SITUATION

[rbuter"B telegrams- copyright.] Vienna, March 8 . It is stated that m conversations which have taken place between the Emperor Francis Joseph and prominent members of the delegation, his Majesty expressed every confidence that the peace of Europe will be maintained. London, Miroh 8. A general impression prevails that Russia will remain quiescent with re gard to Bulgarian affairs. (Received March 10, noon) Sofia, March 0. It has transpired that a Russian circular was despatched prior to the executions m Rustchuk, asking the in fluence of the representatives of the Powers to prevent atrocities, It was not received here until after the execu tions had taken place at Rustchuk. St Petersburg:, March 9. The semi-official journal at St Petersburg publishes to-day a violent article on the subject of the recent events m Bulgaria, and declares that the limits of Russia's patience have been exceeded. (Received Maroh 10th, 1.30 p.m.) Beblin, March 5. In the Reichstag to-day the Bill for increasing the German army for a term of seven years was voted by a large majority.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FORREIGN.

(Redieu's Telegrams — Copyright)

WHOLESOME ADVICE.

London, March 8

Messrs Westgarth and Co., the well known financial agents, m their com mercial circular, state that the cool reception of the Queensland loan ought to be a wholesome check upon the ten dency of the Australian colonies to run into debt. They add, however, that the colonies have very large resources, which their railways are rapidly deve loping.

BREACH OF TRUST.

The chief draughtsman of Chatham Dockyard has been dismissed for hav ing sold designs to the American Go vernment.

SECRETARY FOR SCOTLAND.

The Marquis of Lothian has been appointed to succeed Mr Arthur Bal four as Secretary for Scotland.

THE CLOTURE.

In the House of Commons last nigh the essential points of the " cloture ' rules were passed.

THE LIBERAL PARTY.

The efforts recently made by promi nent members of the Liberal Party to heal the breach caused by the division of opinion over the Irish question have been revived with some prospect of success. Communications have passed between the chiefs of the various sec tions into which the parly is split, and show that a re-union of the fragments is not far distant.

DECLINED.

(Received March 10 1 30 p.m )

Home, March 10. Monsignor Pampolla del Findaro, Papal Nuncio at Madrid,' who was offered the position of Pontifical Secre tary of State, declines the appointment.

AUSTRALIAN.

[eeuter tbmegiums— copyright]

MELBOURNE MARKETS.

MKLBOURyB, Miroh 9,

The manager of the National Mort gage and Agency Company reports as follows of the local markets: — Wheat, 3s 1 id to 3s n^d, prices being barely maintained; barley (no improvement), 3s pd to 4s 6d ; oats, feed sorts, for which the market is flat, prices droop ing, 2s 5d to 2s 9d; oats, milling sorts, 2s 7^d to 3s, m favor of buyers; New Zealand oats, under bond, slow of sale, 2s id to 2s 3d; ryegrass, 3s 9d to 4s 1 jE^d, sales only effected with difficulty.

QUEEN'S JUBILEE.

Melbourne, March 10.

(Received March 10, 12.40 p.m.)

At a preliminary meeting of Munici pal representatives held yesterday, it was decided to organise a general illumination m honor of the Queen's Jubilee and erect a statue of Her Majesty m Melbourne. Details of the programme are not finally settled.

IMPERIAL INSTITUTE.

The Government has communicated with Mr Gillies, Premier, with a view to public and private contributionsbeing obtained towards the Imperial Institute.

THE HALL CASE.

Ohristohukoh, Maroh p.

Mr Chapman continued hia argument m the Ball case before the Appeal Court to-day, citing a fresh case fo prove the inadmisaabillty of the evidenoo referring to Mrs Hall's case m Caiu's case.

The cifle will probably conclude m a oouple or three days

Later.

Mr Qiapuoaa addressed the Court ti.l 1 p ra., submitting that there Is no rule of English law admitting evidence of one crime as proof of the oomnveolon of another; that the evldenca was not admlasable, and even if rightly admitted, it was too largely used, and that Mr Jpstice Williams' direction went too far.

Mr Bell followed, submitting that if fuch evidence wag admired, it inußt be only as supplementary to tho evidence establishing tho principal fac', and that Mr Juatioe Williama' direction had not warned the jury of this principle. Ho had really undirected the jnry. Mr Juetice Butt had eaid that the true guide was to be common sense, but whose common sense I If that of tho Judga, it was against all principle of law. Mr Denniston said that as to the Crown haying the right to introduce illegitimate evidence m order to rebut the defence of accidental administration; which they must have known would not be raised, this would bo very unfair m many in stances. In " floscoe's Criminal Evidence" it was laid down that such cvidenco could not be given by way of anticipation of an obvious defence.

Mr Haggitt opened for tho Crown, sub* mitting that the evidence nsto Mrs Hall's casa had boon right'y admitted on the authority of tho cases cited by Mr Justice Wiljiams. Ho did not oontond that m all oßßpa evidoneaof other crimes coald be given, because there was a rule thi^t all evidence must be confined to the matter m issue. The reason of the apparent diaorepanoy 'ha" existed was the fact that matters were now admitted as relevant to the issue which forms rJy were not to oc nsidered. " I

The cane will be reeuwed to-morrow

Okkistohdkoh, March 10. The Hall case waß resumed this morn og

Mr Haggitt continued for the OrowD, quoting authorities to show that where oxtraneoua matter contained a credible inferenco, as to conduct and motives It could ba given m evidence. He contended that m caßes of poisoning the only things which could genorally be proved were death an 1 cause of death. The rest of the evidence must be facts and oircumßtances teniiug to conneot the accused with the poisoning. It could only amount to moral certaiuty. He quoted Wills on "Ciroum« etantial Evidence " to prove that evidence of former acts of poisoning could be given, whether they were attempts on the same individual or other members of the family, where ihoso acts throw light upon the case being tried. The evidence In this c.Ase was admissible to show the symptoms of antimony ; to show that these were re sults of repeated doses, chronic as opposed to acote poisoning ; to show intent or to meet hypothesis of accident.

Argument is still proceeding,

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

Auckland, Maroh 9* It is stated that thu Government hare given inatructiona for steps to ba taken to aeoartiin whether or not the Terraces are still m existence. Mr Percy Smith wUI leave for Kotorua before the end of the week for the pnrpnae of making the necessary survey. Thta action of the Governmonfc la consequent apon repre sentations mado tv thetn by Alfred War* briok, who has indicated a spot where he believes tho White Terrace ia buried. Should Mr SmMi'a survey agree with Mr Warbriok'a calculation, work will be commenoed with the object of digging the whole Terrace from underneath the deposit of mud. Warbrick, who Is at present m town, is quite satisfied In his own mind that the Pink Tarraoe has been wholly destroyed, but is equally certain m his own belief that the White Terrace still exists He has placed his own services at the disposal of the Government m the projected work, aod la satisfied that it will prove no easy one. Wellington, March 0.

A fresh batch of papers m reference to tho cable Bervioe has been issued, to* gether with a memo, by Sir J. Yogel on the expediency of the Australasian colo niaa coming to a joint arrangement re* garding the cables. They bave been forwarded to all the principal newspapers nnd Governments m the colonies. Anongst them is a letter from the Chairman of the Knstern Extension Company, offering to reduce the rateo as low as 2s 4d per word o ■■> a tr.iarantee of the average reoelpts uf the last three years.

Te.-e are net»ny 100 names less en tht new roll of Justices than before.

It was mentioned at a meeting of the Hospital Sunday Oommi'tee that there is every prospect of a poor rate being levied m Wellington, unless voluntary contribu* tions are tubßcr'bed more freely.

A memorial notice of Mr Macandrew was adopted by the University Senate to-day, for inscription od the minutes Dunedin, March 9.

At the request of several Canterbury ministers, Mr D, Wright commences a mission m Canterbury, beginning with Aehburton next Sunday.

The difficulty between the Charitable Aid Board and the Benevolent Trustees as to the increased expenditure for the year his been 33 tied. The trusteas have reduced the estimate to that oi the pre vious year, on the distinct understanding that the Board will meet any extra ex penditure above that sum if it be found necessary.

The recent Fire Brigades demonstration was cot a financial Bqooess, and the Com mittae fiad themselves over £60 m debt.

A man uamod David Kirk, fifty years of n?e, an express driver, committed suicide this afternoon by hanging himself with two Btrap*. Ho went out cf his own house to the stable about noon, and about four his wife found him hanging, at which time he w.*b quitj cold He had been drinking of late, and often threatened to commit the deed. He leaves a wife and thcea daughters aid one son. A brother of deceased oommitted suiolda about four years ago. Deoeawd held, a good pooitlon m a drapery establishment Borne time ago.

ADDINGTON LIVE STOCK MARKET.

The Addingtoa Market yesterday w«s only thinly attended ; supplies were abont an average.

Cattle — The fat cattle yards were well filled with ordinary qualities of lfght weights, but prime beef was scarce. The demand was very dull, and prioes receded 5 1 to 10<3 a head from last week's values. Prime baef Bold at the rate of 18s per 1001 b, fair quality 16a to 17s, and inferior from 14s. There was* no change m the store 0 vttlo market. The entries consisted mostly of small linos, which did nob attract coraoetitio.i. The only important lines ware 19 steers from. Wai par*, com* ing three years old, which S)ld at £4, and a line of 67, similar age, whioh were passed mat the same price. Dairy cows continue m good demand, good oows selling at £5 to £8 103. Old animals are only saleable at store prices,

Sheep. — A good Bupply of all deiorlp* tlons of fat sheep, especially of merino wethers of moderate quality, was penned. The sale opened weak, bat quickly rallied on the influence of export buyers being felt, and the current prioes, after the first few pens, were quite equal to those of last week. Some very nicely fed crossbred wethers were marketed ; among them those of Mr J. Templeton, Upper Riccarton, topped the market at 10s; Messrs Wilcox and Kee!ey, Springston. oarao next at Oa 6,d ; and consignments from the Rivorslea Estate (Mr A. M. Clark) and Mr R. M, Morten sold at Sjj. Wo quote prime orossbred wethers (freezirß) 8s to IQ3, and best qross bred young e>yos and light wethera Ci to 7a 6d, or l£i per lb» Good merino wethers Bold up to 4a 7i for Messrs Chapman's draft, and 4* 61 for Mr tl. C. Buchanan's, equal to from Id to l£d per lb. Mr Tabart Bold up warda of ICOO moderate quality, the top pen at 4s 3J> and the remainder at from 2s 6d to 3s lOd. Ordinary crossbred mutton waß worth Id 'per lb 5 old sheep (boilers) of all descriptions bi ought nominal prices. Fat lambs were m fair demand, a freezing buyor being m the market. Prioes were unchanged, namely — best penß, Da to 6s 4i ; ordinary quality, 33 to 4s 6d. The store sheep de. parttnent was largely supplied, but mostly with merinos, which though m many cases Bouad-mouthed and m fair condition, wjra only saleable for boiling down. Messta Miles and Co. sold a grand line of 400 crossbred wethers m forward condition, from Waireka, at 6s 101 ; 281 oroEsbred Bix-tooth, and fall mouthed oros>brod ewes, 2s 2d ; merino wethora and wethora from the Peninsula, at 1« 2d to 2s 45. Messrs H. Matson and Go. sold full-mouthod orosabred ewes at 4s IOJ'I ; old crossbred ewes, at 1> 10d ; morino ewes, aonnd-mouthed, Is 6d and * Is 10.1. Mr F. O. Tabart sold merino culls at Is 41 to Is lOd, A Jine of cross bred lambs sold at 2s 2d.

Pigs. — There was a large entry, bub the demand wab strong enough to eflfeot a clearance without nny relaxation of tho abnormally high values of the rjrevi6n§ fortnight, prices ranged' from weariers at §i to 10a ;up to large stores «t 255 ; * good porkers, 20s to 30s j & few bacon pige, up to 4ss. Many pf tba porkerf wore taken for itnbble feeding,

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1887



I < Napier, Maroh 9. fc."CUHKY. Arrow 1 Larrikin ... 2 Bret Harte 3 Oop. Wapiti I Salisbury 2 Orwell 3 Spide Guinea had been heavily backed, and was hooted on weighing m. *The dividend was £57 10j. Welter Handicap, of 50jovb. The Shah f Tanmhlne ... ... , t Magnesia ... 3 Flying Handicap, of 100a iva. Wuipltl 1 Spade Guinea 2 Psycha . ... 2 Shah, Paaha, Vinaigrette, Tcickster, Hu'ita, Kipe, and Mara ma ulso started. Dividend, £10 Time, lmla 19*33.



Nafirh, March 10. Hurdi,e Race, 80iova ; 1| mile. Volcano, 105t.., ... ... 1 Bide-a-weo, 9at G'b ... , 2 Hurricane, 9at 41b ... ... 3 Dividend, £L 19i. Selling Handicap, 50 eova ; 1 mile. Sylph 1 Poet 2 Kahu 3 Dividend, £1 19a.



Sydnky, March 9. The following weights were declared to. day for the Sydney Gold Cup. »t lb ot lb Nehon ... 912 Lancor ... 7 0 Trident ... 9 0 Sloth ... 7 0 Torn Brown 8 9 Stanley ... 612 Araenal ... 8 7 Nulleroo ... 612 Sardlua ... 8 7 B^rilda ... 010 Lor.l Willon 8 7 Fi-lly ... 610 Jewel ... 8 4 Tamarisk ... 6 8 Sllverraim 1 ... 8 4 Ag* 6 8 Eonoydrew 8 2 Phaon ... 6 3 Acolyte ... 8 2 Sorrollo ... 6 8 Dunlop ... 8 0 Hexham ... G 6 Grace Darling 8 0 Cardigan ... 6 6 Fraud ... 710 The Orphan 6• 6 Blairgowrie 7 8 Wreck ... 6 4 LvvUe ... 7 8 The Fe'or... Q 4 TdforJ ... 7 8 Gpev's W'rniD»6 4 Kllawa ... 7 C Myall King 6 0 Eeoall ... 7 6 Uncaa ... |6 0 iVT<a»rt ,, f 7 6 Quet'n ... 6 0 Crossfire ... 7 4 Ktnorald ... 0 Q Rufaa ... 7 4 Fresco ... 6 0 S:ornaway... 7 4 Toorab ... GO Iriveim'iy ... 7 2 Abuao ... GO Ringmaiter 7 2 Rifleshot ... (J v Zono ... 7 2 Honeycomb© 6 o Voloano ... 7 0 Peeress ... 6 0 Chesham ... 7 0 Dinkie ... 6 0 Silvor KiDg 7 0 | Dragon ... 6 0



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■ SPORTING. GUNS. GUNS. GUNS. SINGLE and DOUBLE-BREECH and MUZZLE-LOADING Guns now [landing and m Slock; tho Greatest [ Variety evsr Bhown m Ashburton. CALL EARLY AND INSPECT OUR STOCK. Prices very Low QUALITY NOT TO BE BEATEN. Al s o ,— Powder, Shot, Caps, Car 1 ridges, Cart- ridge Cases, and all Requisites for Sporting Purposes AT EQUALLY LOW PRICES. ORR& ALCORN, IMPORTEES. i^^Tt '» >■■* *•.**■• aJHH



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Victoria House* IN Consequence of Requisite Alterations to Premises, which will afford greater facilities for conducting our rapidly increasing business, it has been found accessary to Greatly Reduce our £tock within the noxt few weeks.' I arge nnd liberal Reductions are now made m every Department, Holders of Glassware Gift Coupons are requested to present the same as early as convenient to'enable the Gift Distribution to be satisfactorily closed. DIMANT~& COE, GENERAL DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, &c, East and Tnncred streets, Ashburton. *"*



NOTICE TO THE LADIES OF ASHBURTON. MES PAULING has REMOVED to WALTON COTTAGE, Green Lane, Hamtstead 145 MRS MANHIBB, FANCY GOODS WAREHOUSE, Saunders' Buildings, East street. FANOY STATIONERY, Toys, and Christmas Presents m variety. Christmaß Cards, &c, de- Ladies' and Children's Pinafores and Aprons, fie, &o. 9624 CAUTION TO POACHERS. j"N consequence of so much Poaching of -*■ Trout from tho Lapmhor Creeks. I hereby give notice that anyone found re doing will be prosecuted ; and further. Scat a reward of £20 will be paid to any person who will give such information "f jhall lead to the conviction of such jt) enders. DONALD MoLEAN, 11°3S Lagmhor; mOWLE'S PENNYROYAL AND JL STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and relieve the distressing Bymptoms so pre- valent with the sex. Boxes 13 l£d and Is 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors. Prepared only by The Lincoln and Midland Oounties Drug Co. , Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses, Beware of Imitations. TRY KIEXPATEICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM. SPECIAL NOTICE. XZ-IRKPATBICK'S NEW SEASON'S JV JAM is made from NELSON GKuWN FRUIT, and boiled within a few h.ours after the fruit has been gathered It thus retains most of the natural flavor of the fresh fruit, EIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM is the most delicious preserve m the market. Do not be persuaded to buy cheap and inferior brands of Jam, the remains of old stock, which must be sold at any price, but -ASK for KIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON JAM, and ace that you get it. THE BEST IS ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Kirkpatrick's New Season J u m is the boat, CAUTION. None is genuine unless our name is stamped on each tin, and has our registered Trade Mark "Lord Nelson' on tho label. S.|Kirkpatrick & Co. MANUFACTURERS, UNELSON N.Z, \2