THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

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The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 1888. THE REVIVAL OF THE P.R.

The pugilistic renaissance which seems to have set m at Home is a sad anachronism m these boasted times of enlightenment and education. It is more than pitiable, it is shameful, that such disgustingly brutal exhibitions should find admirers and supporters amongst the very cream of society, and the circumstance that this is the case brings to mind the fact that it is not only cream, but sometimes scum, that rises to the top. Some of our con temporaries published yesterday m ex tenso accounts of a savage encounter which took place a day or two ago, between Sullivan, the American prize fighter, and an Englishman named Mitchell. We do not blame them (the papers we mean) because the record of such transactions certainly comes within the scope of news, but we prefer not to follow their example as we have no wish to fill our columns with that which can only give pleasure to the low-minded and brutal, aud our object m referring to the fight at all is merely for the purpose q{ expressiug the hope that any attempt at a revival of the P.R. m this colony ! will be determinedly set foot upon. To refer to this Sullivan-Mitchell affair which is the text of our remarks we find that it took place at Chantilly m France, the principals and their noble (?) and ignoble admirers crossing the Channel doubtless because they calculated upon being the better able to escape police interference, and they appear to have been right m that expectation as the fight was allowed to proceed to a finish. It is described as a most brutal and dis gusting exhibition, and no wonder, for we read that the two men battered one another for three hours and eleven minutes, and that when a draw was ac cepted at the close of that time, one of> them, the Englishman, was so mauled as to have the lost the semblance of a human being, hiß eyes being "puffed and fast closing, and his features cut and bruised beyond recognition." j Another account adds that both com batants "were mauled terribly, their bodies shockingly bruised, while each had an arm and several ribs broken." And all this m the name of the " noble art of self-defence 1" We have no patience with those who uphold such proceedings. They are, to our mind, irredeemably disgraceful and utterly dis gusting, and we verily believe that those who patronise them are brutal enough to patronise any sort of exhibition, however cruel and degrading. The only item m connection with the whole affair which is m the least satis factory is the news that both men were arrested at the close of the fight by the gendarmes, and it is to be hoped that French law will admit of their being punished^ m a way which will deter others from visiting French soil for a like purpose. It is a pity that the artistocratic sportsman who went over to patronise the shameful affair were not liable to arrest also and made to suffer the penalities of the law. What better is the pugilist who smashes a Man's ribs for money than the criminal who inflicts bodily injury from any other motive? Not a bit that we can per ceive, and we think it is high time that there was no difference made m their treatment at the hands of the law. Everyone who engages m a prize fight should be liable to indictment for the felony of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm, and every aider and abettor should share the pains and panalties which the law prescribes for such an offence. If they were dealt with m that way, without fear and with out favor, an end would quickly be put to such discreditable and disgraceful spec tacles.—

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Diphtheria has made its appearance m Dunedin and some of the suburbs.

Martha Dalzell will bo brought up at Addington gaol before Mr J. Ollivier, on Tuesday next, charged wtih the murder of her son, Thomas Blaokstook Dalzell, at Rakaia, on Deo. 29th, the woman having now suffi. ciently recovered to be brought up for her magisterial examination. The circumstances of the tragio occurrence will still be fresh m the minds of our readers and it is unnecessary for us.to recite them here.

Messrs Reid and Gray'a branch imple ment works at Oamaru were destroyed by fire early yesterday morning. The fire is sup" posed to have originated about the engine whioh stood m the wheelwright's shop. Nothing was saved and the loss is estimated at between £4000 and £5000.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Aehburton Sohool Committee was held on Tuesday evening, Present— Messrs J. 0. Duncan (ohairman^Graiphead, Elston, Sawle, and Steele.- A letter waßread from the Board of Education agreeing to release Miss Barrett from her engagement ; also stating that Miss Bean and Misb Williamson, whoße term had expired, would leave at the end of the month ; and requested the Committee to reoommend two pupil teachers. It waa resolved to reoommend Frank and Hannah Curd for appointment as pupil teaohers. The Chair man of the F.erry Road Sohool Committee invited the Chairman and members to a meeting of Committees to be held at East Ohristohuroh Sohool, on 14th instant. Eeßolved to reply that it was impossible for ony of the members to attend. Miss Dick requested another month's leave of absence on aooount of ill health. Granted. It was

resolved thai the school be oloced from Thursday, tho 29th inst., till Tuesday, April 3rd, for Easter holidays. The Visiting Com mittee submitted a report whioh was adopted. Accounts were passed for payment. Mr Sawle referred to the faot that parents of children complained that the trees around the school were top thick and close to admit sufficient air, and that the {children suffered m consequence. ft was resolved that tuia matter stand over till next meeting, and m the meantime the Visiting Committee ascer tain how many trees should be removed,

Sir Morell Mackenzie has received £8500 up to the present time for his attendance on the Crown Prinoe of Germany.

It is stated that m Rio Janerio £he punish ment for drunkenness is a tin mask placed over the face and fastened with a lock.

The rain falls not alike on the juat and unjust, for the sinple reason that the unjust usually has the umbrella belonging to the just.

The " Oamaru Mail " says that the splendid result of 63 bushels of Tusoan wheat to the acre has been realised fron a crop grown by Mr Riohard Mitchell, of Maheno.

One day last week there were twenty-four cases of typhoid fevar m Auckland hospital, and Beveral deaths had oooure'a?' Some of the Auckland sewers are m a filthy condition, and the stenoh from one is bo bad that people make a long detour to avoid it.

A correspondent wires : — Miss Amy Sherwin and her talented company opened at Oamaru last night to a packed house, and were most enthusiastically reoeived. It was evident from the beginning that the house would be taxed to its utmost capaoity. Miss Sherwin received an ovation on (her appearance, and at the finish of her first song the demands for more were so pronounoed that she had to respond. From the general opinion expressed standing] room will be at a premium to morrow, when the Company will give their final performance.

In the opinion of Oount Jouff ray D'Abbana, Frenoh Consul m New Zealand, " m no dis. tant future the beet sugar industry will be the baakbone of New Zealand agriculture, the prinoipal element of its prosperity, and the guarantee of its economioal advancement.

Teaoher . " Where are the degrees of latitude longest?" Little Willie: "At our house." " Why, Willie, how can that be ? " Willie : "Pa Bays he never saw such latitude as ma allows to Bister just beoause a rioh old fellow is coming to our house.

It is stated that there over fifteen hundred houses to let. and for sale m Auokland at the present time, and that shops, whioh Borne months ago brought m a rental of £6 per week, are now let for £1, and tenants are dimoult to get even at such prices.

H|The interest*paid every year on the colonial debt of New Zealand amounts, m round numbers to £1,800,000. If this sum were paid m wheat, it would require 15.000,000 bushels — three timea the gross produce of the whole colony— or, if m frozen meat, it would take 5,400,000 fat sheep at 6a 3d eaoh.

" Pass around the hat," said an old stage driver to his passengers, as they were gathered around the fire m a rude tavern, "an I'll tell you a startling story." The old fellow being noted for his yarns, the hat was passed around, and as he was transferring its contents to his pooket he quietly remarked : "Wai, I brought you down that are steep hill, back at the turn, where the big preoipioe is, with both forward linch-pins out. 1 "

London sooioty is m a great state over the discovery that a wealthy and influential nobleman, whom everyone believed to be & baohelor, is, m reality, a married man, and f moreover, has several children. The gentle* man who fondly imagined himself heir presumptive let the oat out of the bag. He bad just been told the truth by his relative, and declared furiously that he did not believe a word of the story. It seems that Lord H— — , when a young man, fell m love with his sister's governess. The affair was found out, and reported to his mother, the then oountess, a very tjtrong«mindod \u25a0woman, and an autocrat m her own family. She dis missed the young woman promptly, and, as she fondly thought, put an end to the business. The young couple, however, were too many for her. They waited till suspicion passed away, and then got quietly married. Their union was kept seoret till the dowager died the other day. The late heir-at-law professes to entirely disbelieve m the legality of the ceremony, and the case is pretty sure to come before the courts.

A St Petersburg correspondent says : — I was enabled to announoe several weeks ago, as a proof of religious intolerance m Russia, that the young Prince Barolay had been dismissed from the army beoause he had christened his youngest son m the Lutheran faith. His father, the well-known General, was severely reprimanded for not preventing the ceremony. Some days ago, delegates from the Holy Synod, aocompanied by the police, visited the young prinoe's house and announced that the child would bo taken from the mother if she opposed the fresh christening of her son aooording to the orthodox rites.

The first native " girl graduate " has ap peared m the Bombay Presidency. A young Parsee lady, Miss Sorabji, has taken her degree, when only five other competitors were successful— all men. Miss Sorabji has passed through a brilliant University course, winning several prizes and scholarships ; while ehe headed the list m English.

Mr Anderson, a traveller for twenty years m South Africa, testifies: — The English people have hitherto been looked upon aa friends and proteotors (of the natives), and as one of them I felt proud of my country. But, since the Transvaal rebellion and its re> trooession, an Englishman ia ashamed to travel m the country, to be subject to the taunts of the ohiefs and people at the boasted honour of England.

An exchange writeB :— " We all know it is dangerous to address a servant girl otherwise than as a lady ; but it sounds anomalous to hear a bushman addressed as a gentleman, and his employer as a • ohap.' A Napier contemporary, however, states that a well known settler had oooaaion to pay an order on him at a warehouse. When he went to settle it the Btoreman said, ' Oh, yes, that's all right, you're the ohap the gentleman who deals here chopped bush tor.' This reminds us of reading a short time ago m a southern paper about two women who went tp a worthy minister m Dunedin with the following plea ; — • Mo and this 'ere lady 'aye tramped hup from laveroargill. Could you lend us a bob or two for a few days ? ' "

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN

(PER PREiS ASSOCIATION.,)

THE MELBOURNE EXHIBITION

Paris, March 13.

The French exhibits at the Mel bourne Exhibition will be very fine, and will include Gobelin tapestry and Sevres china.

THE CONVERSION SCHEME.

London. March 13,

Owing to the favorable reception of Mr Goschen's conversion scheme, Australian stocks are advancing strongly. New South Wales three per cents are quoted at 107 ; fours at 115. New Zealand fours 15s.

CONVERSION OF STOCK.

The Conversion of Stock Bill, which will give effect to Mr Goschen's scheme, has been read a first time.

PROPOSED OCEAN PENNY POST

Sir James Anderson and other ex perts state that Mr Henniker Heaton's ocean penny postage scheme is im practicable.

DEPRESSION OF TRADE.

London, March 14, In the House of Lords the Earl of Delewarr called attention to the de pression m trade, and Lord Salisbury m reply said that, admitting the fal lacies of freetrade, Government was unable to adopt protection.

CABLE COMMUNICATION.

Lord Bury advocates the proposal that the Government should acquire the control of the telegraphs, urging that half the present rates would be better than allowing the lines to remain idle.

GREAT STORM IN NEW YORK.

New York, March 12.

Unequalled snowstorms were experi enced m this city and the vicinity to-day. The city has been frozen into a state of inactivity. Street and rail road traffic has been stopped, and telegraph lines broken. Business is completely blocked, the people being afraid to venture out.

AUSTRALIAN.

(per pbebs association.)

NEW SOUTH WALES.

Sydney, March 14

Lillywhite's English cricket team haves for New Zealand on Saturday next. Shrewsbury, Lillywhite, Smith, and Bramwell do not return to Eng land till after the conclusion of the tour of the English football team. The next Australian team for England will not leave till Saturday. The team is not yet complete. Two good players are said to have joined, but their names have not been allowed to transpire.

In the House last night Mr Dibbs' motion of censure on the Government m connection with the recent report of the Select Committee on the purchase of the Circular Quay property was rejected by 47 to 1 1.

The Central Board of Health has been informed that since the regula tions imposed by the South Australian Government have been enforced at Port Darwin, prohibiting the landing of Chinese passengers for twenty one days [all Chinese passenger steamers have been sent direct to Sydney. To meet this evasion of the South Aus tralian regulations, the Board have resolved to quarantine all steamers arriving direct from China.

Trenton heads the Sydney Cup weights with gst 71b ; followed by Trident, 9St 51b; Nelson, gst 31b; Dunlop, gst 31b ; Arsenal, gst ; Aber corn, Bst i2lb; Carlyon, Bst iolb; Cranbrook, Bst iolb ; Acme, Bst 8lb; The Peer, Bst 61b. The other weights are Cordigah, Bst 41b ; Ben Bolt, Bst 4lb ; Algerian, Bst 2lb ; Mozart, Bst 2lb; Spade Guinea, Bst ; Moorehouse, 7st iolb; Enfilade, 7st iolb; Niagara, 7st 81b ; Locksley, 7st ; The Queen, 6'st iolb; Vespasia, 6st; Lava, sst 81b.

A silver rush has broken out six miles from Warne near Orange and claims have been pegged out for miles. The stone is pronounced to be of superior quality.

Mr Nobbs, a Freetrader, has been elected for Central Cumberland by a majority of 475 over Mr Watkins, the Protectionist candidate.

A small exhibition of exhibits shown m the Adelaide Exhibition was opened by the Governor to-day m the Exhibi tion Building, Alfred Park. It ha? been got up for the purpose of filling m the time before the Melbourne Ex hibition, There are 650 foreign and 350 colonial exhibitors, A cantata composed by M. Leon Caron was per formed, an ox was roasted whole m the grounds, and a fireworks display was held this evening to celebrate the oc casion.

The Mayor, at an official banquet, made an announcement which is caus ing considerable sensation. He stated that at the close of the month he would be m a position to make disclosures respecting city officers, which are cal culated to cause every citizen to blush (for municipal honor. He had taken office for the fourth time with the de termination to expose abuses, and he had appointed a special audit at his own expense to investigate the affairs of the Corporation. He regretted to say that be found there was only too much reason for this course, and the progress report furnished would, when published shortly, bring disgrace on all concerned m the transactions which had been exposed. The speech caused great surprise.

VICTORIA.

Melbourne, Maroh 14.

The agricultural statistics published by the Government, give the wheat yield as 13,300,000 bushels which is an average of io*B bushels per acre, the oat yield as 4,500,000 bushels an average of 22 7bushels per acre.

The Governor has received a tele gram from the Prince of Waits m which he thanks the colony for the congratu lations forwarded him on the cccasion of his silver wedding.' The appeal made on behalf of the man Gro'eocfc, who lies undep sen tence of death for a murderous assault on Collins, stationmaster at Glen huntley has been dismissed.

Several scientific bodies express the opinion jchat the fyficrobes proposed to be introduced by-' '^"^asteUr with which to exterminate rabbits, 'will destroy native and domesticated birds atjd animals. They mention that

twenty years ago, disease was prevalent among poulty m Victoria and was only eradicated by killing every fowl infected. A forty-seven ounce nugget has been found m the Midas mine, Ballarat.

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of an officer m the English and Scottish and Australian Chartered Bank, for defalcations amounting to £2000, said to have been used for mining speculations.

QUEENSLAND.

Brisbane, Maroh 14

Sir Thomas Mcllwraith, leader of the Opposition, has issued a counter manifesto to that issued a few days ago by Sir Samuel Griffiths, Premier. Sir Thomas blames the existing land laws for the unsatisfactory condition of the finance of the colony, and urges the strict exclusion of all Chinese from the colony. He denies that he has any desire to encourage Coolie labor on the sugar plantations of the colony, and says that his sympathies are with those who are striving for the federa tion of the colonies of Australia. He opposes the Naval Defences Bill, declares for protection, and thinks the demand for separation on the part of North Queensland would best be met by the extension of the principle of local government.

A train on the Western line collided with a cab at a street crossing m a township 25 miles from here killing the passenger and seriously injuring his wife. The driver and his son were also badly hurt.

POISONED WITH SHEEP DIP

(PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.) Napier, Maroh 14. Two swaggers, marching through Mr W. Douglass* run to-day, drew some water from a tank and made tea. Shortly afterwards they were taken violently ill, and when a shepherd discovered them he removed them to the homestead, aa he suspected that the men had been drinking from the tank, which had contained arsenical sheep-dip. Douglass attended them as best he could, and then scut them mto the hospital, where they are now lying dangerously ill.

A COMPENSATION CASE.

[PBE PJRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Wellington, Maroh 14.

His Honor the Chiei Justice and Mr Justice Richmond presided at the sitting of the Court of Appeal to-day. A motion on the part of the Crown to set aside the award of the Compensation Court at Ash burton, granting £1252 and costs to Allan McLean In respect of land taken for the purposes of the Ashburtou-Mount Somers railway was allowed with coats, Mr Juatice Ward dissenting. Mr Gully who acted for Mr McLean intimated hia intention of applying to the Chrlatchurch Supreme Court, from whioh the motion had been referred, for leave to appeal to the Privy Council .

THE EUROPEAN SITUATION

[BY BLEOIRIO TBLKGRAPH— COPYRIGHT ] (PKR P&ESSJ ASSOCIATION.) London, March 14. Latest intelligence from Black Sea ports stales that the massing of troops is being carried on with grea.t activity. The " St. James' Gazette "m an article on the situation states that Russian Generals predict the outbreak of war m May.

The " Standard " states that Russia is preparing to intervene m Bulgarian affairs, and with this object she is massing her troops m Bessarabia, and will enter Bulgaria by ascending the Danube.

Prince Bismarck addressed a letter to Count Kalnoky, Austrian Minister for Foreign Affairs, expressing the thanks oi the Germans for the the sym pathy of Austria, and stating that the friendship between the two nationr was indissoluble. Count Kalnoky has for warded a cordial reply to Prince Bis marck's letter. £ t. Petersburg, Maroh 13, The " Messenger Officiel " states that the Czarewitch's visit to Berlin is to pledge the continuance of a close friendship between Germany and Russia, which is necessary to their mutual welfare and for the prevention of international troubles.

TINWALD MARKET.

I The business transacted at the Tinwald i market on Tuesday was of greater volume and importance. than haß been the case for some months. The market waa well supplied with Btook, and buyers attended m good numbers. All classes of stock met with an improved demand, and the yards were oleared at satis factory prices. Pat cattle were mostly light weights of fair quality, whioh Bold at 16s to 17s per 1001 b. Store oattle and dairy stook were not largely represented, but good lines sold well. Fat sheep were up Is a head from the last market. Two-tooth oross-bred, mixed sexes, nice quality, and well graced, brought up to 7s 9d ; 4-tooth oross-bred ewes, 6s and 6s 9d ; broken-mouthed merino ewes, welUwoolled, 3s 3d, Store sheep, young and m good oondition, were m active demand ; 4 and 6-tooth orossbred wethers, 6a Od ; ewes, 5a 6d to 6s 9d. About 3000 store orossbred lambs were entered. Good linea brought 3s 6d to 4s Bd, and a nearly fat line privately at a higher figure. Culls were at Is 9d to 2s 6s.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS

(PKR PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Napier, March 14. The leader of a gang of larrikins who has been watched by the police for some time, was sentenced by the Resident Magistrate to five months' Imprisonment for using obscene language and destroying property. Several other members of the gang were dealt with more leniently. oHHiBiCHimo&, March 14 A conferenoe of School Committees was held to-night to consider the poaition of educational matters. Eighteen Oouimit teeß were represented. A Committee of aeveD was appointed to receive auggeatlona from Qommlttepa as to matters of Interest In the present state of affairs, and to report to a future meeting. The Volunteera have finally decided to hold a camp at Harewood six miles from Ohrlatohurch at Kaater, Oorp3 will ration themselves, but tenta transport and fael will be provided.

Oamaru, March 14. At the Supreme Court sittings to-day John Oconey and Jatnea Scott wera each sentenced to three yeara for burglary. John Cowley and Jameß^Flnn were sen xenoed to three years eaatt for an attempt to commit an abominable offence.

1 Dunbdin; March 14. Dr J. T. Rennle, who Is connected with the Canadian lady doctor, was committed for trial to-day for alleged indecent assault on a girl 17 years of age, who was consulting him. Is was contended for the defence that the charge was a trumped-up one. Bail was allowed, and Rennfo released.

THE NEW KAISER

Pkr Press Association.^

Berlin-, Maroh 13. lne Emperor Frederick 111, m hi* Proclsmation, says that he hopes to make Germany a centre of peace. He has addressed a letter to Prince Bis marck, m which he expresses his grati tude to him, and, relies on his advice and assistance to avoid violent political changes. His majesty urges the observance of religious toleration, the support of economical progress and the enforcement uf economical administra tion m order to lighten taxation. A bulletin, issued to day, states that the Emperor Frederick's health is m a favorable condition, and it is also announced that the issue of regular bulletins has been stopped.

Berlin, Maroh 14. The sympathy shown by Austria on the occasion of the Emperor William's death has evoked a warm pledge of friendship from Prince Bismarck.

The Emperor Frederick's proclama tion has been everywhere favorably regarded, but the bulletins respecting his health are distrusted,

ALLEGED FIRE RAISING.

At the R.M. Ooart this moralDg Philip Maguire was charged on remand with having on Maroh 7 wilfully, unlawfully and maliciously burned down four stacks of wheat, the property of James Goohrane and of about the value of £150.

Sergeant Feltoa applied for a farther remand for a week m order that the attendance of a material witneia might ba secured. He did not mind saying that without the evidenoe of this witness his caae would suffer maoh.

Mr Purnell objeoted to the remand. There was no case against the accused. There was no proof of arson. Doubtless certain stacks had been burned down but there was no evidence that arson had been commltteed. The only evidence against aconaed was Mr Coohrane's unsup ported statement, and this evidence Magulre wbb prepared to flatly deny. Unless there fras material evidence agalnifc him it was unfair that Maguire should ba locked up without the option of ball. Before he oould thus ba dealt with he must be connected with the case. Ai regarded the threat Magalre was alleged to have made, even if lh were eubstan. tiated then Magulre might be bound over to keep the peace but he oertalnly should not be locked op. The Magistrate said that If he allowed bail he would require considerable surety. He oould not forget Coohrane's evidence, and m the* face of that evidence the Court would have to b 9 careful m letting the accosed go at Urge.

Mr Wilding aaid that Mr Cochrana had asked him to repreaeat him. He (Mr Wilding) would ask the Court if aooueed were released on ball whether it would not be well to bind him over, under the J.P. Act, to abstain from doing what he hid threatened. Mr Oochrane wished some sort of protection aa ha was m fear of his property, if not of bis person. Mr Parnell did not know what Mr WUding'fj status m the case was, Either he was a prosecutor or he wss not.

Mr Wilding aaid he was watching the oaae for Mr C chrace.

Mr Parnell said there oould not be two proaacator?. He Bild it would be monstrous for the acaused to be boand over tivloa aa Mr Wilding wished. Sergeant Felton said that he had no objection to the acaused being let oat on bail. His Impression was that he would be able to establish a prima facie case, but atill he did not wiaa to hamper the aocneed In getting tip hia defenoe, and he wonld not object to bail. The Magistrate said that the Court had power to order the acouaed to find sureties, both to appear at Court and to keep the peaoa.

Mv Purnell asked that the acoused'a evidenoe might ba heard if the Magis trate Intended to bind him over doubly. The Magistrate was not going to do that. He would remand the case for a fortnight, acensed belog allowed bail, himself m £200 and two sureties of £100 each, the sureties to be to the satisfaction of the police.

Mr Purnell asked if the sureties might not be made £50 each, Hia client wm only a email farmer.

The Magistrate could not reduoe the bonds, considering the gravity of the ewe, Mr Purnell asked if the accused could not get two sureties would the Magistrate accept one surety of £200. The Magistrate said that he would.

ADDINGTON LINE STOCK MARKET.

The "Press" reports on Wedneaday'a market aa follows :— Very heavy entriei of all kinds of etook, attendance oi buyers and others largo, and the weather ex tremely fine.

Fat Oattle.— A large entry, the quality varied, m few cases exceptionally good, mostly steers. The supply waa rather m excess of requirements, and the improvement m prices that oooarred hat week was not upheld, but a return made almost to the preceding low values. Steera sold as follows :— From £5 5s to £7 5s ; a pair of good well grazed working bnllooki at £8 ; heifers and fat cows at from £3 10a to £5 12s 6d, being at from 14s to 17e.6d per lOOlbs, acoording to quality. Stobb Cattle—A fairly large entry, a good number of young stock being on offer, together with a pen or two of grqwn steers, The demand Bhown waa got very first-rate, a though a good portion of the entry was sold, prices were low. Three* year-old steers sold at from £3 18a to £4 12a 6d, two-year-old heifers 333 to 50a, yearlings from 18a to 265.

Dairy Catilb -A large entry, mainly medium aorta. The enquiry was anything but active and business was dull, loir values still rnling, from £4 5a to £6 10« being ruling priaes for oqwb m full profit. Fat Shebp- t A large entry, quality varied; on the whole a very good lot. Market opened fairly firm, and throughout late values were fairly maintained, the best quality sheep holding their own better than second-rate quality. Orosg- ' bred wethers sold at from 8s 3d to 103 6d, lighter weights from Qj to 7a 9d; cross bred ewes -from 6a 6d io 8s 3d, and s» high as 10a per head ; marlao wether* from 4a 8d to 6s 2d, being at from If d to l|d per lb, according as the quality varied.

Fat Lambs — A good number yarded s quality varied $ r In a few cageq very excellent demand \ fairly active, bqyeri for export taking saleable lines, and materially aiding values. The best aorti sold at from 63 34 to 7s, and as high ai 83 ; Inferior to medium 4* to 5a Bd.

Store Sheep—A very large entry, the heaviest of the season. Among the entry were lines of good young aheep of both sexes, and for them a good demand wa& shown. Lambi also met with a good Inquiry.

THE ABHBUBTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 1888



DIARY.



Moon's Sun Sun Moon Moon age at March. Rises. Sets. Rises fceta. noonday njn. p.m. 12 Monday .. 5.5G 6.25 4.56 6.38 SO 13 Tuesday .. 5.58 6.2.1 6.57 7.3 0 ' U Wednesday.. 5.69 6.21 6.56 728 1 15 Thursday .. 6.0 619 7.56 7.63 2 16 Friday.. .. 6.1 6.17 8.54 8.20 3 17 Saturday ... 6.2 6.15 8.52 848 4 18 Sunday .. 6.3 0.14 10.51 9.17 5



Moonlight Evenings.



The Moon at 8 days old [shines till about 8 o'clock. The Moon at 6 dayß old shines till about half-past 10 o'olook. Tbe Moon at 8 days old shines till nearly o'clock m the morning. The Moon at 12 days old shines from sundown till about 4 m tbe morning. Tha Moon at 15 days old is full, and shines all night, I The Moon at 18 days old rises about 9 p.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 21 days old rises about 11 a.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 24 days old rises about 2 a.m. and shines (ill morning, The Moon at 27 daya old rises about 4 a.m. and shines till sunrise,



The first fashionable' 'marriage of th§ coming season will be that of Miss Sybil £>israeli, daughter of the late Lord Beacons* field's younger brother, to a popular" Soot' jairiL - •...:,,, ke'aUng's Powder destroys both moths, flea?, beetles, and all other insects, while quits, harmless to domestic animals. In extermi* nating beetles, the success of this powder ia extraordinary. It is perfeotly dean m appli* cation. See the artiole you purohaae \u25a0ia Keating as imitations are noxious " arid ineffectual. Sold m tins, Od, Is, and 2fl d (jaob, by all ohepjiat^ •- • . » \u25a0>\u25a0* "



c weakest "woman, amallaat ohild, and sickest invalid, can 1 use American Oo.'s IJop Bitters with safety nnd grea* good, Sea '



The best medicine is Sander and Sons' Eucalypti Extract, Test its eminent power- ful effeots m ooughs, oolda, influenza, eto, — the relief is instantaneous. Thousands give the most gratifying testimony. His Majesty the King of Italy and medioal syndicates all over the globe are its patronß. Read the official reports that accompany each bottle. We have no oooasion to offer rewards' m proof of the genuineness of our references. The official reports of medioal clinics md univer- sities, tho offioioial communication of the I Ooauul-General for Italy at Melbourne ; the diploma ' awarded International Exhibition, Amsterdam— all 'th'eao asta authentio docu-" ments, and, as suoh, riot open 'to doubt, We add here epitome of one of the various oaa'es treated at the gli.nio' of Sohult?s, ikjt.D., Pro- fessor, etc— •• C.8., 34 years old ; bonges- tional abscess on tho thigh. Jnoißions is made m two plaoes. Although Listev'a dressing was applied, the seoretion beoame, two days later, very oopious, and had adopted a foetid, decomposed character. The temperature rose enormoasly. In oonsequenoe the droßßing Viia ronjoued, and on its plaoe were made during the day-tyme repeated irrigations with Eucalypti Extraot. \u25a0The'ofiianßiyo foejev dis- appeared very soon, the fever abated within a few days, and tho patient reoovered after fcfye lapse of several weeks. In thiß instanoe we must n,ofc lose sight of the faot that the latter trpat»ens slaved the patient's life.' — (*<lYt.) \u25a0 r g



Hollowat's Ointment. — Minera and Workers m the Goldfields. — This invaluable and renowned ointment is extensively used and patronized by such people to their very great advantage, being easy of application and portable iv sin^ll oompaes. When used m con- junotion with Holloway's Pills m aooordanoe with the clear and concise directions for use whioh aooompany eaoh pot and box, ihero are but few of the diseases whioh afHiot 'man- kind whioh will not yield to the sanative powers of tha combined remedies. Holloway'a Ointment and J?iUo do not deteriorate by keeping nor by flnange pi olijpate j ag they oontain no deleterious mineral drug, they oan be used with the most perfeoc safety under the most adverse climate and sanitary onditicni



To select from, all n?a*ked at the Lowest Factory Prices. 3 99



ODDFELLOWS' HALL. FOR ONE NIGBT ONLY. MONDAY, MARCH 19TH. The greatest event m the Musical History of Australasia. Amy Sherwin, Australia's Queen of Song. Supported by her English Opera Quartette Company. Reserved Seats at H. M. Jones ; front Beats, 4a ; stalls, 3i ; back, 2s. 3*94 Important. fTHE Proprietors of the NEW ZEA- -1 LAND OLOTHING FACTORY, at the requoßt of a large number of their Customers, have decided to continue their Aahbnrton Branoh. Our Manager, Mb W. Bparbo\v, has jost selected aa entirely NEW STOCK, Suitable for the approaching Season, and with a view of commanding a Large Business, he has our instruc- tions to mark ALL GOODS AT THE Lowest Factory Prices. Our Clothing being manufactured of the best New Zealand TWEEDS, well out and well made, is known aa superior to any other make, and obtained the GOLD AND SILVER MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCE AT THE WELLINGTON EXBIBITION. HALLENSTEIN BROS & Co. A new and varied Stock of HOSIERY, HATS, j SHIRTS. SCARFS, TIES, PORTMANTEAUS, &o , &g..



WANTED KNOWN — Oleographs Scenery, and" Catholic Subjects Catholic Cards, good variety m Scraps Novelties m Penwipers, Crewel Wools and Bilks, Knitting Cotton, Colored Crotchet Cotton, Transfers, Tinsel Balls, &c, &c. t at Jiss Manhibe's Fancy Repository, Saundars' Buildings^



~\ \ /"ANTED -Everyone to come and W Bee the nicest lot of Glass, China, and Earthenware ever shown m Ashbur- ton, and the Cheapest ever landed m New Zealand. Imported direct from the Manufacturers.— Robbet Aioobn, Sann- ders 1 Buildings. 3*ll



WANTED Everyone to visit our new Grocery Establishment (wholesale and retail) now open and under new management.— John Orb and Co. 3§67 COME one, come all, and our pr»V^ will aatonlah everybody — R , 0, Skoers. ANTED to Soil— A Ifirst-clasa Piano grand action. Cash or terms very liberal. Apply Hayeb and Co. ALL oar firat-olass genuine Drapery, Boots, Clothing, etc., we are now selling at ridiculous prices. Only come and see.— H. 0. Segers, Melford Honae.



WANTED Known— l have secured a large lot of Men's and Boys' Mole Trouao* 1 ?, good quality, at a very low price, now on sale at the ishborton Oloihing Mart. — R. Aloorn, Saundero' Buildings.



\u25a0Wanted. 1 WANTED, immediately.— Two smac boys, Apply Manager, Woollen Fact ry 3*lol \\r ANTED immediately, a Girl about VV 13 or 14. Apply Mrs Fibhkb, Willa Street WeaK 3 113 WANTED a Girl to mako boraalf generally useful. Mrs M'Gbegor, Tencred Street. 3 115 j ~\A/ ANTED — Carpenter's Apprentice VV Particulars can be obtained on applica'ion at my office.— E. M Blake, Architect. 3*106 i . — . . WANTED Known— Remember Baptist Anniversary Tea aud Musical Soiree on Good Friday," 30th March. ~\T7"ANTKD Known— H. Nkal, late VV Hairdresser to W. Zander, will commence business on Saturday next, opposite Royal Hotel, Moore Street. Hair Cutting, Jj-T. 3 114 fi REAT Bargains. Everything greatly \J{~ reduced. Come and jadge t>r your- selves.— H. 0. Segkbs, Melford Honee.



NEW Winter Fashions. JOHN QU & CO. HAVE now Opened out their FIRST SHIPMENT of NEW WINTER GOODS EX S.?, " IONIC, " FROM LONDON. Our Purchases being made from the Best Home Manufacturers, our Prices will , defy competition. AN IMMENSE VARIETY OF New Dres3 Goods, New Plushes, New Millinery, New Mantles, New Hosiery, New Sheetings, Quills, and Flannels. Boyß' and Men's New Tweed Suits, Shirts, Drawers, &c. The LARGEST STOCK of NEW GOODB m every Department ever offered m Aebburton (inspection invited) is at JOHN ORE & CO.'S EAST STREET. 3§77 1



BAZA4B. BAZAAR. BAZAAR. 1 A BAZAAR and GIFT AUCTION m aid o e the Funds of the Paroohial District of Longbeach, will ba held at Tlnwald ou Easter Monday, 2nd April, 1888, m the Stores opposite the Railway Station (late Jongs and Bbadshayt's). kindly lent by Mr D. Thomas. Bsziar open at 12.30 ; Live and Dead Stock, and Firm Produce, will be sold during the day by Auction. Admission, 6d. Children, half-price. Refreshments provided at a moderate obarge. 3*12



THE CHEAPEST PLACE IN TOWN ZJfiALAKDIA BOOr STORE EAST STREET



FISON'S Celebrated Fertilizers, The best In the Market. TOMLINSON I^ThaYWARD'S POWDER DIP AND GLYCERINE DIP. The best and cheapest In the Market. Prevents contsglon for an almost un- limited time ; will not injure or discolour tbe wool, bat on the contrary gives it a beantlfnl appearance. It keeps good for any perlcd of lime ! easy to mix 1 requiring no hot water and thus saving fuel, con- alderable expense ai*d trouble !



ITTAtfTED TO, PURCHASE WHEAT, BABLEY, OATS, R\E CORN, KYE GRASS, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES. HIGHEST PRICE GIVEN. WANTED TO SELL 1000. BALES COKNSACKS. WANTED— Our Farmers and other Clients to note that we are agents for NEW ZEALAND STONE COMPANY, OaMARU.



ENCOURAGE TINW*LT). CTTAWKircS, having sncceeßfully • JLI launched out' in his new branoh of Business, his jast re stacked his Shop m all kinds of DRAPERY, Meu's Under- olothing, and BOOT;?, etc., which he is disposing of at Prices not to be beaten m Aehbortcn. Call and oeo. Everything m the Shop marked m plain figures, at the lowest possible rate. No Puff or make-believe Sacrifice, or Selling under Coat, but a good Article for your good Money; 3*98



GOOD NEWS TO GRAINQROWERS. THE WOIS.DER OP THE DAY. MASSEY 'B Light 2-horse Steel Binder. WE have pleasure of intimating our friends and others that we have been appointed SOLE AGENTS FOR NEW ZEALAND for the sale of this wonderful Machine. Wherever tbe Machine has been tried It has given entire satisfaction and those " who attended the trials and saw the Machine at work expressed themselves highly pleased. Numerous orders have already been taken for next season's harvest and those In want of Machines will do well to see THE MASSEY BINDER before placing their orders elsewhere. We guarantee every Machine, thus • showing that we ourselves have every confidence In the MASSEY LIGHT STEEL BINDER. SUB-AGEHTS WANTED. FBIEDLAJSHDEB BEOS,



TUBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. I mHE UNDERSIGNED can Supply every Requisite for BUILDING PURPOSES. _L Timber, Iron. Rdging, Spouting, Naiie. Doors, lushes, Cooking Ranges, Registers, Paints, Oils, Bruahes, Paperhanginge, Window Glass (all tizes), Lookß and Hinges. A L 8 O,— NEWCISTLE COAL WESfPORT OOAh NATIVE COAL FIREWOOD SHORT LENGTHS. McCallum and Co., TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS. W. H. COLLINS, Manager. M SELLING OFF. q » Great Reductions, /^fl^k r 15 PER CENT" DISCOUNT ({CS^^I " FOB ONE_MONTH.%|g^ * *"* T3 "JITURRAY, Jeweller, having secured the Premises hte'y O «J _LL iyjL ccoupied by Mb Njutx, Chemist, is now offering his hh M STOCK at a 3 C/ 5 DISCOUNT OF 3s IN THE £ PREVIOUS TO REMOVAL. 3 26