The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1887. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Messrs Hayes and Co. have a new drapery advertisement m our first page, to whioh we draw particular attention. The musical service entitled "Robinson Crusoe " was given last night m the Baptist Church to a numerous and appreciative I audience. The various solos and ohoruses were given m excellent styly by the members of the church choir. Mr Porter gave the con nective readings m bis usual finished manner* The position of some of the Natives m Hawke's Bay (says the ''Post") is a most I peouliar and embarrassing one. They possess land but cannot deal with it, and although thnir property is worth a large sum they have not the money required for their ordinary support, and oannot even afford the fees neoessary to pass their land through the court. One hapu of about thirty persons owns a reserve of some 600 acres, on whioh is placed a railway station. This reserve has bean through the court, but it has not been subdivided or the title individualised. It is fine land, and would readily find purchasers at a high price if the ownerß could sell, but but tbey cannot. Adjoining this reserve tbe same Natives own a block of 20,000 aores not yet put through the Court. This, too, they could readily sell at a good price if they were allowed to do bo. They can give no seourity even, and now that they have exhausted their credit they are m considerable straits. Mr Knight, the well known interpreter, ig at present m Wellingting on their behalf, and has had interviews with the Native Minister, m which he urged tbe Government to buy the land itself or to pass an Order m Council enabling the Nativeß to sell to private pc nn. Mr Mitohelson promised to consider H matter, and has since replied stating tb a the Government does not at present see Us way to become the purchaser. Nothing is said, however, about letting the Natives find their own market, and Mr Knight will, it is understood, press this alternative further upon the attention of the Native Minister, A Napier carter has fallen heir to an estate m Scotland worth £100,000 per annum. Arrangements have been completed for the publication of the " Patea County Press "— a bi-weekly paper. The first issue is to appear on Monday. The " dengue " fever is raging at Napier, nearly half of the business men of the plaoe being affected. "Bcchd-Paiba." — Quick, complete cure, all | annoying kidney, bladder, and' urinary diseases. At chemists and druggists. Kemp, thorne, Proiier and ICo., Agents, Christ fbwch. _ jl

I Porty-six selectors m Hawke's Bay are m arrears with their rents. It was deoided, if the instalnents due were not promptly paid, that the land Board would take action. Ferrets run the risk of destruotion m more ways that one. The last danger mentioned (says the " Wakatipu Mail ") is that of phos- ! phorised grain laid for the rabbits on Mrs j Meiklejfhn'-i run, Lake, whioh, it is asserted, tbe ferrets also eat, and, as a consequence, I suffer tha fate of bunny, ] Two hundred years ago one person m five had sound teeth. A hundred years ago but one person m twenty-five had perfect teeth ; and m the nineteenth century age of reform our very latest statistics show that but one person m eighty has perfectly Bound teeth. The casualties of the Jubilee prooession m London foot up to about 600. Three hundred ! were owes of fainting, over 20 of Bunstroke. There were several broken legs, arms and collar bones, and dislocations. Some people suffered oonoussion of the brain, some had their .heats crushed, and others were kioked by hoisos. The Tapanui paper cays :— " Station after station are calling tenders for oarting wool to port, and yet the railway authorities make no signs of lowering the tariff. The next move will be passenger coaches competing against the railways." Tha • Timaru Harald ' eaya l— " Mr Walker ia spoken of ia Wellington as tho member who ia likely to be put forward to move a Want of Confidence resolution. We are inolined to think that Sir Julius Yogel will do it himself if it is to be done at all." Mr Walker is member for Ashburton. The Wellington correspondent of a oontem* porary prophesies that the session will extend over Christmas and well into January. He aids that Ministers are' not sanguine as to the r.oeption their financial proposals will meet with. They are, however, unusually reticent, aid any assertions as to their intentions are little more than guesswork. A very shrewd and observant gentleman ncently made a tour of the Australian colonies, and contributed his impressions on what he saw to the 'Oamaru Mail.' He wiote most enthusiastically about the city of Melbourne, and the indications of prosperity everywhere apparent m that place, and summed up as follows ; — As to the oauses to whioh the prosperity of the oolony has to be isoribed, various opinions exist, the most prevalent opinion, however, undoubtedly is mat it is ohiefly due to the Protectionist polioy whioh has for the last number of years been carried out." Dr Doremus says that the lightest tissues oan be rendered uninflammable by dipping them m a solution of phosphate of ammonia m water. It will be found impossible to set the fabric so treated on fire. The British War Office costs £255,000; while the corresponding German staff, inolud ing the separate War Ministries of Saxony, Wurtemburg, and Bavaria, costs only £160,000. The German offioials number 573, and are all officers ; The English 693, mostly oivi-ians. The "West Coast Times" states that Francis Upham, formerly of Boss, Hokitika, and Eumara, and more reoently an inmate of the Old Men's Home, Caversham, where he has been bedridden for sick, and a sick mem ber of the Ancient Order of Foresters for the last li years, has come into a fortune left him by some relative m the Home oountry. He loft the colony on the 11th inst, m the s.s. lonic. The mortality amongst the Bheep m the province of Hawke _ Bay th.B winter (says the T '"-Hasting's Evening Star ") has been some thing enormous, some authorities putting the the number that died at fully 100,000. The reason, of course, is well known, but there is a lesson to be learnt from past experience, and that is the necessity for providing winter feed for the Hooks. In one inttanoe that has come under notice ample provision was made m this respeot by a local sheepfarmer, and he has had the satisfaction of seeing a spleedid return for his outlay m the faotthat bis stook suffered comparatively little from mortality, while those of others around were dying by hundreds. SANDER and SONS' EUOALYPTI EX TRACT.—Cure of B_in Diseases. Invercar gill, N.Z,, 3rd of July, 1880. Messrs Bander and|Sons, Sandhurst :— Gentlemen,— Having Buffered faom eczema (a skin disease whioh it very prevalent m this colony) for about nine years, I had consulted nnmerous medioal mon here and m Australia, and had taken arsenio, stryohn ne, iodide of potaesium, etc., internally, and had used preparations of zinc and lead eternally. In faot, 1 had tried all the remedies known to the faculty, tttwhat had been travelling, dootors' and druggists' bills, had spent a small fortune, almost, if not wholly, without results, except to injure my constitution. During a recent visit to Hokitika was reoommended to try your Extraot Eucalyptus Globulus by a brother who had experienced great benefit from it m alleviating a very severe and no less to my .surprise than satisfaction, I found the disease whioh troubled me so long was conquered, and the skin resumed its normal condition. This was affected by the external use of less than two two-ounce bottles. You oan make any use you please of his letter, and I subscribe myself, — Yours, etc. Signed John H. Kerr, Manager Union Bank of Australia, Limited.— (Advt.

THE NEW HEBRIDES MISSION

m, Dunbdik, October 27 • It a Conference to-d»y between Com mittees of the Anglican and Preßby.eriin Synods it was resolved to expresß aatisfao tloa at the report received by oablo of the agreement made between the British and French Governments as to the early with drawal of the French from tha New Hebrides, and a hope that full pro vision bod been made for the protection of the mission and of the natives from the inroads of reoidivistes from Frenoh penal settlements. It was also agreed to lay a copy of the resolution before the respective Synods for adoption, with a recommendation that it be transmitted to tbe Premier, with a view of being sent to the Home Government.

IMPORTANT TO LOCAL BODIES

»■ ■ — Dunbdin, Ootober 27. An important oatse to looal bodiea was before the Supreme* Court to-day, being a case of F. H. Daniel arid others v the Oorporation of Lake County, an appeal gainst the deoliinn of tbe R.M. of Queenstown. Ia this case the Oorporation h mI «ned apellanta m the Court below for B*l surcharges by the Controller-General iih»»'og been wrongfully expended, and iLf BKigietrate gave judgment for the am. unt. This was an eppe_.l against that decision. Mr Danniston, for appellants, dealt principally with tbe question whether plaintiff, where entitled to sue, and maintained that the Controller should have aaed m hia own name, as it was clear pc oould not use the name of the Council without their consent ; and pointed ont that the Act raid he should sue and pay over the money to the local body, whereas if It came into the bands cf the Council the Controller could not pay it over . This the local body might strongly disapprove of, and how oould they be liable for costs if unsuccessful % Specific consent should be obtained. Mr Baggitt replied main taining that the course adopted was the only method of reconciling the provisions of the Aot. Mr Jootice Wllllami eeiotved f judgment, j

SPORTING.

NEW MARKET HOUGHTON MEETING.

London, Ootobbr 25. O-HBKIDQESHiaE STAKES of 25 BSVB, With 500 s >vs added. For all horses. Mr Vyner _ br c Glorlation, by Speculum ~C.lo.ia ... ll Mr xx. T. Barclay's br h Bendlgo, by Baitle— Hastv Girl 2 Mr Carr'a b o Quicksand, by Silurian —Poetic ... 3

AUSTRALIAN NOTES AND BETTING

Melbourne, October 27. The morning was dull and threatening. New Zealand and Sydney horaeß are now all at Flemington, Silver Prince and Thunderbolt did a mile io very good style, bat tho former seemed rather Bore after his work. Escutcheon also did a mile. Tranter and Whakawai moved freely snd finished ap well. Enfilade had a good working gallop of a mile and a half Pa ken a wa. sent 6noe round fast. Algerian and Australian Peer covered a mile together at a aattling pace. Spade Guinea and Pasha went a fast mile and a quarter, Abercorn and Trident did some good work. Dunlop galloped over the Oup dlstaDoe on the tan. Frisco and Teddy Yuille did the best gallop o. the morning, onoe round m 2nain 30_ec " Augur " In the " Australasian " gives the following tips foe the coming races : Dbbby. Abercorn ... ... ... 1 Tcantsr 2 Australian Peer or Niagara.;. 3 Cup. Silver Prlnoa , 1 Meteor ... 2 Oakleigh or Algerian ... 3 The tips given by " Asmodeua " m the "Leader" are aa follows : — Derby. Tranter 1 Australian Peer 2 Abercorn ... 3 For the Cap he plumps for Algerian, with Oakleigh and Dunlop next. Lord William has bean Bora.ot.ed for the Melbourne Oup The following is the latest betting :— Melbourne Oup, 4 to 1 agst Algerian 4 — 1 Silver Prfooe 7 — 1 Oakleigh 7 __. l ________ Meteor 20 — 1 ■ Recall 20 — 1 Dunlop 25 —1 — — Thunderbolt V.R.O. Dbbby. 5 to 4 on Abercorn 4 — 1 agat Tranter 5 -__. 1 -_____- Australian Peer 10 — 1 to 20 to 1 agst any other.

S.C.J.C. SPRING MEETING.

The following races were run after we went to press yeat rday : — Ladies' Beacblet ( pen), valce 20guineas. Horses nominated by ladies, and to be ridden by members of any Hunt Club Two miles on the flit for qualified hunters. Mrs F. Simmon's g m Kate ... ... 1 Mrs Atmltage's eh h Oolden Butterfly 2 Mrs Kaye's b g Stockman ... ... 3 AMALGAMATION HANDICAP, of 60.0V8. Second horse 10 soys from the stake. Winner of Squatters' Stakes t . carry 71b penalty. One mile and a quarter. MrSteph. nson'a b m Laßoee 1 Messrs Bobbs' b g Jack 2 Mr Rutherford's b m Miss Webster ... 3 Hagk Race, of 10 soys, winner to be sold for 10 soys, and any surplus to go to the Olub; catch weights Six furlongs Mr Young's idalia 1 Mr Esler's Wire-In 2 Mr Lewis' Nipper ... ... ... 3 Won rather easily, after a fairly good race. Totallaator— • Inside, £1 19. ; out aide, £2. Ladies' pprsb (dlstrlot), of 25 soya : second horse 5 soys ; Welter handicap. Six furlongs. Messrs Hobbs' b g Melville 1 Mr Crocker's eh m Opera 2 Mr Burgess' oh g Derby 3 Ten, Panio, Little Wonder, and Gold finch were scratched, Stratford, on Kate, proved a bit troublesome at the post, but eventually tho lot were let go very nloely, Kate gettiog away beat of all Alameda made a forward movement at the turn, but on getting into the straight Melville drew out of the ruck, and en reaching the rails had a deoided lead, winning oleverly by a length and a half. Opera came fast at the finish, and Kate iell back quite beaten at the home turn. Time, lmin 19_8eo. Totalisator— lnside, £1 Hj j outside, £1 12s. Consolation Handicap (open), of 20 sots; one mile, Messrs Hobbs' b g Jack ... ... 1 Mr Cowle's The Brewer ... ... 2 Mr Bennett's Uriaud ... 3 The Brewer made the running at a very merry pace, bat Jack coming fast at tho finish challenged him, and won all out by half a-lengtb. Time lmin 44.5e. Totall eator—lnside. £2 3* ; on' Ride. £4 10a,

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

Auckland, October 27. At the Bank of New Zjaland'a meeting the Chairman., apoeoh reviewed at length the oaaae of the depression. With re gard to the non-payment of dlvideud, an event nnpreoedented m the hUtory of the bank, he shewed that the profits of the half year were rotained to ntrenghten the reserve against doubtful debts. The figures show tha coin and cash balances to be three million three hundred thousand (£3,300,0-0), and a moderate expansion of business nnder »U tbe prlnolpal beads. Franz Kammer, a commercial traveller, ent his throat this morning at the Gover nor Brown Hotel. Ho was removed to the hospital and will likely reoover. Kummer had reoently been m a depressed st»te and seemed beset with business trouble. N_-nbr, October 27. Herr Von Der Lassa arrived from the Hot Lakes yesterday, and played two games of chess with Mr Jaoobson, winning both Wellington, October 27. At the Land Bjard a letter from the Government was read, stating that Government do not ft tend to alter the laws relating to Grown lands m the direction of allowing original prices of forfeited deferred Elections to be reduced. During the absence of the General Manager of the Press Association m Sydney Mr G. Hampbrios will have charge of the Naw Zealand business. Westport, Ootober 27. Mr O'Conor, M.H.E., was entertained at a complimentary banquet laat night. Nelson, October 27. A small rash has taken plaoe at the Upper Takaka, where between thirty and forty men are now disging. Complaints are made of the want of a track to the Mount Arthur, tha diggers having to swat their "tucker." The news of the Owen quariz reef yielding payable gold, has oreated a very favorable impreiaion here. Ikveroakgill, Ootober 27. At a lunoheon on board the b.i. Balmoral Oastle, whioh will be the first steamer to take frozen meat from South* land direot to London, Captain Cbapman said that a great deal had been said about the Bluff being unsafe for large steamers. He saw no difficulty m navigating the harbor, and oould therefore conscientiously give it a good name. The steamer will finish loading to night, and leave .for northern ports at nodn to-morrow, She takes about 1000 oarcases from here, and a large quantity of prodnce.

It ia impossible to remain long sick or out of health where American Co. . Hop Bitter.) irouaect, Soo ftnQtfetr} y

EATRAORDiNARY CLAIM BY A FIREMAN

Napier, October 27. An extraordinary olaim was made by I Sub-So pßrintendent Giiberd, of the Napier Fire Brigade, at a meeting of the Brigade to-night. Some ten years ago a teatn of .he . Brigade, of whioh Gilbord was a nierabet. won a valuable clock and bose reel, and the clock waa plaoed m the Brigade room where it has remained ever since. To night Giiberd asserted that he bought out the shares of the other competitors, and claimed the clock. He did not olaim the hose reel, whioh has seen, a good deal of work. A warm discussion < ensued, ending m the secretary being j Instructed to write to the donors of prfz.s . to know what their Intentions were m giving the prizes. It Was also decided, if Gilberd'a claim proved te be legal, to ask all members of the Brigade winning team prizes to acoopt a nominal sum for their share. Giiberd says he will take the clook away to morrow.

FRENCH WAR OFFICE SCANDAL

[Reuter's Telegrams — Copyright] Paris, October 26. I A stormy meeting took place to-day I at Tours, during the progress of the elections which are taking place m that city. Speeches were made expressing extreme dissatisfaction with the expla nations giving regarding the alleged complicity of M. Daniel Wilson (son in-law of the President) m the recent War Office scandals. The charges wererreiterated, and the speakers de manded that M. Wilson should resign office. London, October 26. The Freuch Chamber of Deputies demand an immediate inquiry into the War Office scandal.

THE SUEZ CANAL AND THE NEW HEBRIDES.

[rruteb's telegrams— copyright. London, October 26. In the Anglo French Convention regarding the New Hebrides no men tion is made of the recidiviste question, but it is understood that assurances on the subject given by the French Govern ment m October, 1885, will be fully maintained. , It is officially announced by Sir Henry Holland that France has con tracted to evacuate New Hebrides m four months. The Marquis of Salisbury m a des patch to Mr E. H. Egerton, Secretary to the British Legation, Paris, limits the recognition of the annexation rjf Raiatea by France. It is feared m Berlin that the settle ment of negotiations regarding the New Hebrides and the Suez Canal Convention will cause England and France to coalesce. ->-»-—_»-»-—»■»»-_______—_.

THE MARKETS

[BRUTES, 8 XRLEGKAMS — COPYRIGHT.] Adelaide, October 27. The Messageries Maritimes s.s. Cale donian, which has arrived from Mar seilles, brings Mauritus advices to the 13th October, under which date Messrs Ireland, Fraser and Co., report as follows: — The demand for sugar con tinues dull, and m consequen£p»tocks are accumulating. The weather is favorable, but the crop of cane is backward. The Kellona, loading for New Zealand, takes 250 tons for Dunedin and 240 for Lytteltonj freights to New Zealand are quoted at 27s 6d. Exchange on New Zealand 60 days Bank credits, 33*. per cent. Stocks — Sugar on hand, 19,280. London, October 26. Consols and New Zealand securities are unchanged. The market rate is 3^ or 7/b below the BaDk rate. Colonial produce maintains last quotations.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

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FROZEN MEAT.

London, Ootober 26. The Arawa arrived at Plymouth to-day with her frozen meat cargo m good condition.

STATUE OF THE QUEEN

Boehm's statue of the Queen is ready, and will shortly be shipped to Sydney. Sir Saul Samuel has had an inter view with Mr John Branstone, As sistant Under-Secretary of the Colonial t Office with refence to mail contracts, and probably Mr Raikes, Postmaster- General, will submit fresh proposals. The Agents-General will shortly inter view Mr Goschen, Chancellor of the Exchequer, on tbe same subject.

PLOT TO MURDER PRINCE FERDINAND.

A Sclav plot to murder Prince Fer dinand and M. Stambouloff has been j covered.

THE ZULU TROUBLE

Capetown, Ootober 26, A portion of the Royal Artillery, stationed m Natal, has be^n ordered to Zululand, m consequence of the dis turbed state of affairs there.

AUSTRALIAN.

[BEUTKK _— TELEGRAMS— COPYBIGHT,]

THE WRECK OF THE CHEVIOT

Mfj.Bor.RNis, Ootober 27. The inquiry into the cause of the loss of tbe s.s. Cheviot terminated m a verdict of accidental wreck, no blame being attached to the captain. SHIPPING. Arrived — Waihora, the afternoon, from the Bluff.

THE CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION

Sydney, Qctober 27 I Sir Henry Parkes announced m the Assembly the attdntion of the Govern ment to issue invitations to the various Governors and members of the colonial Parliament; requesting them to attend the Centennial Exhibition. An Agri cultural Show will be held m connection with the Exhibition. It is also intended io hold a regatta, at which a Challenge Cup, value will be offered for competition, and other prizes, to the amount of will be given.

THE ISLANDS.

The latest news from the Islands re ports all quiet at Apia and Tonga. Sailed— lYl-n»pQU.., for Auckland,

ASHBURTON A. AND P. SHOW

President— Mr Thos. Bullock. Vice-Presidents— Messrs George Jameion, A. Harrison, D. Williamson, J. Bonifant, 0. J. 9arDer. Committee— Messrs E. S. Ooster, 0. H, Do* ding, R. Frledlander, Petel William., 0 T. Dudley, T. B. Uptoi, Jan. Jamioson, Peter Walker, A.. J. Huston, 0. Beid, J. Tucker, J. Gilmour, J. Small, J Heaeltinef R, CUrk O. Digby D. Cameron, J. O. N. Gdgg, Joseph Hunt, W. Lyttle ton, G Murdoch, R. Millet, F. T. Mayo, W. J.Biloock, M. Stitt, H. H. Seoretan, W. 0. Walker, D. Oliver, 0. G. Hawdon, Leonard White. Treasurer— Mr D; Thomas. Secretary— Mr John G. Rental!. The tenth annual exhibition of stook, prodaoe, farm Implements and mana* faotures, under the auspices of the Aeh burton Agricultural and Pastoral Associa tion was held at the groundi of tho ABhburton County Saleyarda Company to-day. The show was favored with lovely weather, and ao a oonseqaenoe there was a large attendance. ••''-.> The Ashburtan Band waa on the ground after midday and discoursed mualo, which contributed greatly to enliven the pro* ceedings. The publican's booth's were held by Mrs Butler and Mr Henry reipao* tlvely, and Mr Davia presided ot tho oonfec.lonora booth. The total number of entries was 495. The subjoined table gives a list of the number of exhibits In eaoh class for several years past :—

It will be seen from the foregoing table, that the total number of entries this year is an advance upon that for last. There has been a substantial increase m, the numbers of horses and battle entered, more especially m the former. There has been a large increase m dairy produce, the entries totalling 96, the largest number yet exhibited here.

HORSES.

The show of draught horses wm -a \ premier feature, the number of exhibits being large and the quality superb; For the prizes offered for best entire of any age, there were three competitors, Mr WrafchaH's Rantln Robin, Mr Crilmonr's Kelvin (by Prince Royal,) and Mr A. Dawson's Major. All were, m the pink of oondltiou, but Kelvin's claim to precedence oould not be disputed he once more carried off first honor, Major taking second. The olass for three-year old entires brought into the ring a splendid entry of five, far and away the best lot of their age ever seen tn Ashbur ton, and such as it would. be hard to beat m Soot'and itself. There were, Mr Max Ftiedlander's Johnny's Fanoy, by Lord Salisbury dam Sally 2nd, bred by Mr James Gow, of the Taletl ; Mr Thomas Langley's Conqueror, also by Lord Salis bury, out of Sootoh Annie ; Mr John Small's Vanquisher, by Young Vanquisher (imported), dam Tibblt by Prince Royal ; and Mr Dennis McHend>y'a Dlplcg macy, by Lord Beaconsfield, dim Pleasant, bred by Mr J. Grlgg{ The Judgeß took groat pains with thli class, and eventually awarded first honors to Diplomaoy, a judgment m whioh the spectators seemed generally to concur, Conqueror being placed, second, Van quisher third and Johnny's Fanoy fourth. Messrs Friedlandet Bros*, upaolal prize of 3 guineas for the best 3-year old entire, the property of a resident io| the oounty following, the verdict being awarded to Diplomaoy. Of 2 year-old entires, there was only one entry, but what was laoklug m number was fully made up In quality. Messrs Clarke Bros' winning a well deserved first prlza for a very bandaome and promising youngster,, a tioh bay (Hero), showing nearly ell the goed points of his Biro Kelvin. His dam is the well-known mare, Blossom, herself one of the aristloracy of her bread. Hero took first prize as a yearling last year and bids fair to add many more to his limits m years to oome. The show of brood mares In foal, or with foal at foot, was magnificent, Mr Small contributing two, Messre Clarke Bros', three, and Messrs J. Grigg end A; Frisby two eaoh, making altogether a ring of nine of superb quality. First honors were awarded to a grand bay mare, Flower (m foal to Young Banker), the property of Clarke Brothers; second to Mr A. Frieby's "Jewel," Mr J. Grlgg's Fanny being highly oommended. For best mare with two of progeny, there were three entries, two contributed by Messrs Clarke Bros., and the third by Mr John Small. The latter oonslsted of the well-known prize-winner Darnel, with three-year-old and yearling fillies, both by Kelvin. Messrs Clarke Bros, showed their mare Blossom with the pr*z. -winner Hero and a four-year-old Flower by Grown Prince, also -he mare Missy with Violet and Duke, both by Lincolnshire Hero, The last named exhibitor were place! first with Blossom, and obtained a highly commended for their other exhibits, second priza being awarded to Mr Small. Of dry mares, there was an'excellent show of five, Messrs Clarke Bros, contribution three and Messrs Gilmour and Shearer one each. The Red Rlbon of precedence was adjudged to Clarke Bros. Marchio ness, Beaond prize to the same owners 1 Bess, and highly commended to Mr John Shearer's Jane, by Victor, Of three year-old fillioß, a triplet was led to the ring. Mr Small exhibiting two draughts by Kelvin, Dlament and Polly, and Messrs Clarke Bros Luoy, out of Blossom, by tha same Blre. They were placed as entered, viz, Diamond first, Polly aeoond, and Lucy third. Five two-year-olds faced the Judges, but do not call for any speolal remark. First honors went to Mr John Shearer for a filly by Kelvin, and seoond to Mr Hafland Grayburn for Uno, |by Snprise. The speolal priza offered by Mr John C'Shea for best two year-old by Royal Conqueror w«s awarded to a big upstanding oolt shown by Mr Daniel McS weeny. Of yearling fillies, there were three shown, a very fair lot, fi.Bt prizs falling to Messrs Mawson Bros, Pride of the Isles, by Prince of the Isles (imported), B.cmd to Mr John Small, for Violet, by Kelvio, and third to Mr G. J Bland, for Venus, by Koltlr, whioh last also topis tfoo efOQU|

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Wanted. WANTED-40 Intelligent Youths to -•attend the Oddfellows' Hall, Sturday Afternoon, 2 o'clock, to take part m a Dramatic Performauco at Christ mas. _4ge, 12 to 16 years. 11 161 riT ANTED— A strong girl as houa. » » and parlor maid, and to help m laundry. State age, qualifications, and wages required.— -Mrs Edwarjj Pbaohe, Mount Somers Station. 10^153 \TTT ANTED known that HAVES & OO '¥ have Large Stocks on hand. Foi farther particulars see new advertisemen m this issue. FOR SALE— A let of Empty Cases, cheap.— H. C. Segers, Melford House. ANTED Known Melford House is the Cheapest m town to buy first.claßS Drapery and Millinery. — H. C SEC-BBS. PRINTS, Prints. — Just opened a splen- did assortment of Prints, Ginghams, Zephyrs, &c. Groat variety to choose from. — H. C Seqebb, Melford House. Dauds o' Duddy Tartan.— Show Bight. WANTED CASH — Moir's Oatmeal, 251bs, 2s 9d ; Ling Fiab, 6d ; Dried Apples 4d ; 21b Tins Best Honey, lOd ; Y«atas,sd per doz.; Sperm Caudles, sd. Tin Fruits, Is ; Cutting do. Is 6d. — James McGregob, Tancred Street, opposite Aroade. IT7 ANTED KNOWN — Oleegraphs Y\ Scenery, and Catholic Subjects Catholic Cards, good variety m Bcrapß Novelties m Penwipers, Crewel Woolb and Silks, Knitting Cotton, Colored Crotchet Cotton, Transfers, Tinsel Balls, &c, &c, at _dBB Manuibe's Fancy Repository, Saunders' Buildings. ■ The Sodger Lads Looked Braw, Looked Braw. THE Primitive Methodiets will hold their TEA MEETING as usual TO- MORROW (Show Day), and Public Meet- ing after. On SUNDAY Next the Rev. T. E. Jones, of Timaru, will preach Morning and Evening. On MONDAY Night Mr Jones will Lecture. Subject : " Christmas Evans, the one-eyed Preacher of Wild Wnles," io the Salvation Army } Barracks, kindly lent for the purpose. I Chair taken at 7.30, by the Rev. D. McNichol. 10 164 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. From and after the 30th November, 1886, the terms of Subscription to this journal will be as follows, viz. : — IT PAID IN ADVANCE . Per Quarter. . 6s 6d, by post, 9a 6d „ Half-year 12s 6d, by post, 18s 6d „ Year .. 24s Od, by poet, 87s Od i if booked; Per Quarter, . 7s 6d, by poßt, 10s 9d „ Half-year 15s Od, by post, 21s 6d „ Year .. 30s Od, by post, 43s Od Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices, if paid for at the time of insertion, 2s 6d each (stamps may be sent as payment) ; if booked, 4s each. Announcements of Births, Deaths and Marriages sens r publication from the ! country distrio uire to be verified by the signature of on sending the notice. !■—■—»■«—--■-■——__. — — !——_—_■_______—___, DIARY Moon's Sun Sun Moon Moon age at Rices. Sets. Ri.cs. Seta, noonday p.-u. a.m. ~--— •■ 28 Friday.. .. 4.40 6.37 3.55 a 33 *~ll r 29 Saturday ... 4.48 6.38 3.-4 3.69 13 80 Sunday .. 4.47 6.40 4.53 4.24 13 31 . Monday .. 4.46 6.41 5.50 4.50 14 1 Tuesday .. 4.45 6.42 6.48 6,16 16 2 Wednesday.. 4.44 6.44 7.48 5.44 16 3 Thursday .. 4.43 6.45 8.46 6.15 17 Moonlight Evenings. The Moon at 3 days old shines till about 8 o'clock. The Moon at 6 days old Bhroes till about half-past 10 o'clock. The Moon at 8 days old Bhines till nearly 1 o'clock m the morning. The Moon at 12 days old shines from sundown till about 4 m the morning. The Moon at 15 daya old is full, and shines all night. The Moon at 18 days old riseo about 9 p.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 21 days old rises about 11 p.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 24 dayß old rises about 2 a.m. and chines til morning. The Moon at 27 days old riseß about 4 a.m. and Bhines till sunrise.



Public Notices C* IT A w Xl N s While thankieg his Customers for the success already obtained m hie new enter- prise, haß just received a fresh supp.y, and is prepared to Bell as Cheap as any House m Ashburton. A i, so, — A new line of Men's, Ladies' and Chil- dren's Boots and Shoes, jasl m from the Manufacturer. C.H. earnestly solicits a call. Motto j^gmall profits and quick returns t B: McCallum (LATE CF ORR AND ALOOBN) BEGS most respoetfully to inform the Inhabitants of Ashburton and Snr. rounding Districts, that he will open on SATURDAY, 15IH INST, Those premises In Tancred St eat, known as Fowler's Buildings, with » large and well Assorted Stcck of GROGBBIE3 of the best escrfptlons, at Lowest Prices Notb Addbbss, — K. McCALLTJM, FAMILY GROCER, Next MITCHELL AND TURNER. n ' 10 76 Wee Jouky Daidles.— Show Night. _^ FISHING SEASON. W. ZANDER HAS just received and opened up his New Stock of ANGLEBS' GOODS, comprising Split Cane and other Bods, various prices, with Minnow and Fly Tops, Flies, Minnows, Lines, Hooks, Beels, Gut snd Gut Lines, W.P, Btockings, Fishing Bags, and every requisite for the Fishine Season Fishing Licenses for the Asl£ burton County can i_.so be obtained from him; Also m larger suppIy— CRICKET and | LAWN TENNIS materials, Just opened up several cases of New TOBACCONIST WARES and FANCY GOODS, which will be sold at very low prices. Note tub Address : — W. ZANDER, Hairdressing and ShaviDg Saloon. Billiard Boom with 2 first-class Tables upstairs _EAST STREET, ASHBUBTON. 9*70 GRAND DISPLAY Hi or 'NEW SPRING GOODS.' For Beauty, Style, jand Fashionfsee ANDREW ORE'S NEW STOCK OF Drapery, Clothing, |AND Boots, EX ".AORANGI." CHOICE MILLINERY. Ottoman Silk Dolmans m all the leading shapes. Handsome Viaites and Fichus richly trimmed. Straw Goods, Flowers, Feathers* and Bibbone. Endless Variety m Jersey Silk Gloves, Florence Kid Gloves, 2 and 4 clasp. Latest Dress Materials, Jersey Veilings. Nun's Cloth, Ottoman Cords, Grey Carmelites, French Caahmerea, &c. PRINTS.- New Canvas Cloths, Zephyrs, Colored Lace, Stripe Regattas, Flouncing Laces, Mourning Prints, &C AH the New Dress Trimmftogs suitable for the New Goods. Splendid Stock of New. 1 Boots just opened. Prices cheaper than ever. Dressmaking Department. This Department is giving univewel satisfaction. Fit and Stylo Guaranteed. Prices to suit the times. ANDREW ORR,



Fublic Notfces. As Byron says — I never, no, I never, * Saw any man so yellow, How's your liver ? (Yellow Dwarf.) TAKE MOOBE'S PILLS, Christchurch, March 9th, 1887. I am happy to testify to the value of your Liver and Stomachic Pills, having used them for the last fourteen years, and can recommend them to every household with every confidence. — J. G. GAB-roßT_r. Sole Agent for Ashburton,— OHAS. NEaTiS, Pharmaceutical Chemist. 7 166 LOW VITALITY. DB. CHDBOHILL'S Syrup of Hypophosphite of Limo? is prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and Oeneral Debility. IT contains two of the principal in- gredients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and whioh are con- sidered defioient ie the above compleimts, viz., Phosphorus and Limt, It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children. Dr. Churchill's Compound (Syrup of HYPOPHOSPHITES Is real Brain Food, and m cases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion has acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Dr, Churchill's signature. Price, 4fr. 1 Prepared only by Swan, Chemist, 12, Rob Cabtiqlionb, Pabis. ShS 0 - § g" ii* 1 ______! r_ o g- °«H fc 5 .3 £4 on n_J_ . o fe ■2 1 - § S I I * I d W« a« S fc <.<j >__ 2 i £__ c_r _** t_) _»P?'-" eH _i_ a> __3 * S Ell 1- 1 i , s WJ I|f " £ a £ ' TRY KIRIPATRICO NEW SEASON'S ; JAM.I CAUTION. NONE is genuine unless our name is stamped on each tin, and has our Registered Trade Mark, " Lord Nelson, B ou the label. TRY KIEKPATBICK'S TOMATO SAUCE. THE most delicious flavoring for Cold Meats, _Chopß,_Steaks, Soups,J|Gravieß, *o.&c~£ *_£■. m?t^Mjt~: I



MITCHELL & TURNER, THE old established Drapers, Clothiers, and Outfitters, of Fowler's Buildings, Tancred street, have now on view and for sale at Marvellously Low Prices, THKIB NEW STOCK OF Spring and Summer Drapery: For Style, Qaality, and Value cannot be beaten m Ashburton. CLOTHING. CLOTHING. COME AND SEE OUR Kaiapoi and Ashbur.on Suits, from 47s 6d ; 100 pairs Kaiapoi Trousers from I 10b 6d ; 1 case Colored Moles at 5s lid. Bcots all sorts and sizeß. Hats, immense stock, Tweeds, Felt and Straw. Shirts, Underclothing, &c, &c m Every Variety and all prices. Carpets, Linoleums, Oilcloths, and Furnish- taps HOW IS THE TIME TO PUROHABE, BEFORE SHOW DAY. Mitchell and Turner, 10 152 TANCRED STREET. . THE " ' MONARCH OF THE HARVEST HELD. TUE HORNSBY TIGHT-DBAUGHT STEEL SHEAF-BINDING HARVESTER. THE SIMPLEST, THE STRONGEST, THE MOBT RELIABLE, THE EASIEST TO MANAGE, and THK LIGHTEST IN DRAUGHT op any BINDER IN THE MARKET ! THE HORNSBY HOLDS The Three Largest Prizes ever offered m the World t And an unequalled record of Colonial Honors. R. HORNSBY & SONB, LIMITED, constructed their first Sheaf Binder m 1876, and haTe gone on 6teadily improving them, profiting by every year's experience, and by the failure of other Machines, until they have now no hesitation m recommending their Binder as tbe most praotical and perfect Machine io the market. george"jameso IST, AGENT, ASHBURTON. are invited to inspect carefully the Machine for the Coming Season, at the Show Grounds, Christchurch. 10*159



F. Feniman. FORD'S PATENT Scout and Lung-Won Miitnre FOR SHEEP. A perlect cure fcr Scour and Lung-Worm (which results from Scour). JOSEPH FORD, Ealing, Patem.ee. F. FERRIMAN, ASHBURTON. FOR SORE THROATS AND CHEST AFFECTION USE Si-singer's Cough Sppl Manufactured by Mr Slesinger for Forty years. FOR Infants or Adults sufiering from Sore Throat, Colds, Ccughs, pain m the Ches^, Laryng-'tis, Branch' tis or AQections of the Lupgc, r for Hooping Cough it is a most effectual reme 'y. Tt contains no narcotic, and | therefore n- ay be used by Children and Adults. F. FERRIMAN, AGENT. SLESINGER'S Rheumatic 'Balsam, THE greatest discovery ever yet made for the relief of human sufferers from Mus- oplar or Nervous Aifeciion is SLESINGER'S RHEUMATIC BALSAM. Of all the advertised remedies and all the prescriptions from the medical faculty for the cure of Rheumatism, Rheumatic Gout, Scia- tica, Tic Douloureux, Neuralgia, Lumbago, Strains or Sprains, Chilblains, or pains of any sort from the above atiections, none have been bo successful and effectual as LESINGER'S RHEUMATIC BALSAM. : And why? you will ask. Because there is no nonsense about it. You are not asked to swallow so many pills or so many spoonfuls of mixture or draughts, 2, 3, or 4 times a day, or _very ether day ; or to use hot, cold, shower,' or Turkish Baths ; or to take or avoid this, that, or the other food ; or to drink only such and such fluid, and not to drink anything else ; or to tke such and such exercise, etc., etc No 1 Slbsinger's Rheumatic Bai-sam requires no such stipulation ! Eat and drink according to your own good sen c, and if ycu only use tha Balsam as directed on each bottle, m cne day, and even m less time, or after one or two applications, you are relieved from- your pain and sufferings, and you will bless the invente r of the Balsam. Furthermore, you are not asked to repeat the dose, that is to say, to buy another bottle or another box of pills. No 1 nothing of the sort is wanted. One bottle, although small m appearance, but large m its eflect, is qu<te sufficient m the worst of cases, and often rrom 20 to 100 drops, according to the surface of J_e complaint, is sufficient for a cure. CERTIFICATE. Moray Place. Dunedin. Mr Slesinger, V.S., Hope Street. Dear Sir,- T have much pleasure m report- gto you that, after having used your Rhen< __atic Balsam m cases of Neuralgia, Acute, md Chronic Rheumatics, 1 have found it really a useful remedy. I have, therefore, no hesitation m recom- mending the same for the above-mentioned cases.— Yours, etc., C. N. Reimer, Surgeon, F. FERRIMAN, AGENT ■_,-_. -11 — — ■ IMPORTANT TO HORSE PRO- PRIETORS. THE following Certificate h*« been received by Mr S, Slesinger, Veterinary * Surgeon :— " Wellington City Tramways, " Wellington, 23rd May, 1887. "Me Samuel Slesinger, V.S„i Duaedin. * Dear Sir, — I have, as you are doubtless aware, used your Horse Medicines for the last three or four years, and have found them very valuable. In my opinion your Colic Drinks, Worm Powders, and Hoof Oil cannot be surpassed. " I have great pleasure m recommending your medicines to all horse proprietors. "Enclosed please find orderjforj 18 dozen assorted medicines. " I am, dear sir, " Yours faithfully,? \ m "S. Smith, Manager." - F. FEKRIMAN, AGENT. EVERY MAN CAN BE HIS OWN : HOR^E DOCTOR, By using SLESINGER'S PREPARATIONS, As detailed below. FOR HORSES: THE Colic or Gripe Drink. — Horses are very liable to Colic or Gripe, and, if eglected, this complaint may m a few hours erminate m inflammation, strangulation, lympa&itis, and death. This Colic Draught will give relief m less than two hours, and often within ten minutes. . The Embrocation. — For the treatment of Cuts, Wounds, Bruises from Saddle, Girths, or Harness, Sore Shoulders, Strains, Spr?in_, Rheumatism, Windgalls, Swellings, etc. If either of these injuries or complaints be ne- glected for a few hours, they may take weeks to cure The Condition Powders. — For restoring and keeping the Horse m good health, relieving Hide-bound, Surfeit, hlax.gc, Grease, and Skin Eruptions, correcting a diseased state of the Stomach, Bowels, Kidney*, Bladder, liver, etc The Worm Powders.— The Horse is very subject to Worms, frequently unsuspected by the owner. Thousands of H_rses die for the want of these Powders, and the owner is none '.he wiser for it ; and, unless a fost mtrttm examination is mare, does not know that his Horse suffered from these reptiles. On all tecasions, wheu the animal is poor, m low rendition, hide-bound, or occasionally passing ..worm, give one of tnese Powders night and morning, as directed on each tin. The Blister Ointment is superior to any •ther. After using it, Ihe hair returns to its natural color, and, unlike any other, no blemish is left. The Hoof Oils. — The chief cause of Lame- ness m Horses is some injury or defect m the Foot, which may cause inflammation of the Foot, and bring on other diseases, such as nflammation of the Bowels, Kidneys, Lungs, These Oils, if used m time, will prevent or cure brittle Hoofs, Sandcracks, Contrac- tion, Quittor, Canker, Corns, Thrush tx Frush, Narrow Heels, Hoof-bound, Navicular 6 Joint Disease, etc, all of which the horse is subject to, and is liable to fall and endanger the life of his rider. This may be avoided by using this Oil daily, or two or three times a jreek. , The Grease Ointment. — For the cure of Grease, Crown Scabs, Rat-tail, Mallenders and Sallenders, or any Skin Eruption, DOG MEDICINES : The Distemper Powders are a Perfect Cure, and may also be given In other ailments. The Mange Ointments. — May be used for the Mange or any other Inflammatory Diseases of the SVin m the Horse or Dog. It may be mixed W.th four times its quantity of Neatsfoo Oil, being eas er of application, By keeping a supply on hand, which costs but very' 'U.e, you can cure your Horses yenrself w ..nout the aid of a Veterinary Sur- veon. N.B. — Age does not affectlthc strength -nudity of either medicincß l^* A-ljftthc shrines are sold by F. FERRIMAN, EAST STREET,|ASHBURTOH