The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1888. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Lord Tennyson has boooroo very infirm, and is sadly afflicted with failing sight. Mrs Harriet Beoohor Stowo baa sunk into hopeloEß imbecility. The Government hava roooivod nows from tho Agent- Gonoral that 75,000 foot' of Bpace has been reserved for the colony at tho Paris Exhibition, Fergus Hume's new novol, "Madame Midas," dramatised by himself and Philip Beck, the aotor, baa proved a success on the the London stage. Mr A. Ramsden, who formerly was a briok. maker and builder m Napier, haß, says a local paper, had an innings m tho Melbourne land boom, apdj has maungrd to clear £120,000. The feeling against tho Salvation Army is increasing m California. On Ootobor 29 a detaonmont was rottcnoggod m tho stroots of Potaluma and drivon to their barraoks. The oitizens propose to run the Army out of tho town, Tho Oamaru Borough Council are very properly complaining of the nice little bill sent ia by tho Auditor-General's Department —£249— for auditing the borough aooounts. But thoy do those things so much better m Wellington 1 Some few months ago Messrs M'Oallum and Co mado extensive alterations to their premises with a viow to adding to their business tho branobos ( of builders furnishings, and general ironmongery, paperhangings, oto. They now announce by advertisement the reoeipt of direct BhipmontH of theso goods. " Captain " Jim Wilson and " Captain " Jeannie Goraty, of tho Salvation Army wore united m matrimony according to tho rites of tho "Army" at the Oddfellows' Hall, Sydon ham. pn Tuesday m presence of a largo numbor of Ejpoo tutors. They are to be stationod at luvoroorgill. Tho " Hauraki Tribuno " says : — Tho oountry of Ohinemuri has an area of moire than 200,000 aores unoocupiod ; and yot it ia a {act; that tho cost of (putting land through the Native Land Court amounts to about 40s an noro, iand a dolay of somo twenty years, oxolusivo entirely of tho purohaee prioe of the land: Who would not come and settle m Buoh a paradise ? "

The annual picnic of tho Tinwald Prosby. terian Sabbath Sohool was hold on Monday at a beautiful spot, the use of which was kindly granted by Mr Baxter. Tho Winslow Sabbath Sohool joined m, and with parents and friends thers wore upwards of a hundrod on the ground. Tho weather waa exceedingly pleasant and favorable, the provisions wore varied, substantial, and abundant, and ample justice was done to thorn. Various aporis and games were engaged m, and after tea a large number of carefully seleoted books and presents ware given away, one boing presented to each scholar. Those present were addressed by Rev A. Blake, and Mr It. Gilmour as a visitor wished to thank those who had taken tho trouble of making tho necoßsary arrangements. Mr Waito also addressed a few words to tho young people, whose behaviour throughout was excellent. A vote of thanks was oarriod to Mr Baxtor for tho use of the paddook, and tho party broko up, all being greatly pleasocl with the day's outing.

As a good doal'of misapprehension prevails as to the settlement whioh was made of the Seaiield estates after the death o! tbo eighth Earl m 1884, we Rive tbo following particular from the " Afaerdeor) Herald," whioh is a thoroughly trustworthy source :— By the will of the, eighth Earl the optatps were loft absolutely to hia mother, the Countess- Dowager, m fee simple. By the settlement subsequently oxeoutod by the Countess Dow ager, Bhe [retained the lands during hor own lifetime, granting an allowanoo of £4000 a year to the hold of tho title. At the death of the Countess-Dowagor the lands were to return to the holder of the title, with the 0010 proviao that no part of them Hljould be sold during tho lifetime of the ninth Earl or his imme diate sucoGßßor m tho title (the nobleman just decoased) ; and tho wholo of tho Sealiold estates therefore return unconditionally to tho head of the house of Grant, with tho oxoop lion, if suon it can bo oallod, of tho littlo spot at Duthil, wbero is placed tho mausoleum m which tho mortal remains of the seventh and eighth Earls are intorrod. In othor words, wbilo tho wholo estates woro m the absoluto disposal of the Countess-Dowager, all she has sought to retain out of a territory of some 600 square mile« ia eimply tho family burial place. Keating's Powder destroys both moth, fleas beetles, and all other insects, while quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminat ing beetles, the success of this powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly clean m appli cation- £>ec the article you purchase isi JCefitfUgs as jinitaticftis are noxious and in-1 ~-'««al Bold jo tins. od. is, and 2 8 6d by* pllchcmitii ,

Mr Hugo did not looture at Itakain, owing to the email nttondanoo. All his other leoturos m tho district have been well nt (ended. Aftor Christmas Mr Hugo proocoda to Timaru Wo aro requested to call attention to tho advertisement, which ngnin apponra m our columns m the Christmas Tree and Snlo of Work m tho rrimitivo Mothodiat Ohuroh to-morrow and Monday. The object, ia to raise £50 towards thoroduofcion of the church debt. A Wollinßton telegram Bays that a mooting of Past Mastors, undor the English, Irish and .Scotch constitutions, is about to bo hold for tho jiurposo of considering tho advisability of following tho example of tho New South WaloH Mapono, and establishing an indepen dent Grund Lodge. At Napier on Thursday, a girl namod Eddie, was playing with a horse m a vacant paddock, and ondoavorod to mount it, who'n a boy threw his hat at the horso, which bolted, and tho child with hor foot m tho atirrup, was draggod somo distanoo. She was picked up unconscious, arii soon after wards died.

On. Thursday the Colonial Secretary, M Hißlop, aooompanied by Major Messenge and Mr Phil Robinson paid a visit to Fort Ballance. Having inspector tho fortifica tions, Mr Robinson expressed his astonish ment at the largo expenditure whioh the colony has oheerfully gono to m defence of Wellington. It is estimated that 500,000 bushels of oats havo boon despatched from the Goro and Waikako Stations einoo Slat March last. At an average of Is Gd por bushel these realised £37,500. If (ciaya the" Ensign ") the yield of the growing crop is equal to that of last year and is sold at the prosent prioe of, say, 3s por bushol, tho sum of £75,000 will oome to this district, and of this amount £40,000 will bo clear profit to the farmers. A ourioue aocidont happened at Waimato on Wednesday evening to a young man namod Wostphall. It appears that ho hold up his log to measure its length against that of those of some companions, when he overbalanced and the othera fell upon him breaking the limb" Dr Staopoolo was immediately sent for and set the fraoturod limb, and the patient was j removed to the Waimate Hospital, whore he is progressing as well aB oan bo oxpeoted. Finney, the English swimmer, rooently sent tho following challongo to tho "London Sporting Lifo " : — I am prepared to swim anyone m the world one mile, for £500 or £1000 a Bide. If NuMall really intends beooming a professional, I would iiko to swim him the above distance. Seeing that E. Oavill has created a 1000 yards rooord m Australia, I am willing to test his ability, and m virtue of my claim to ohampionship honors, I am anxious and always ready to defend the title. At the presentation of prizes at St Patrick's College, Wellington, tho Governor said thaty he thought the colony was to bo heartily mngraiulated on the appointment, as his BUoaoßsor, of one who hud been eminent m the publio sorvicoß of England. Lord Onalow would tako tho Bamo interest m tho oduoa tional interests of thd colony as he (tho speaker) had done, for no man with his heart m tho right place oould view with jealously tho establishment of sohools or colleges on cy. platform different from that whioh he himaelf OOOupied. The weekly meeting of the Dawn of Peace Lodge, No. 164, 1.0. G.T., was hold m tho Templar Hall last ovoning, Bro A. Mulford, 0.T., m tho ohair. There was a good attendanoo of membors. The usual business was gono through, and one candidate initi ated. Several members entortained the Lodge with songs, readings, and recitations, and. during a recess refreshments were handed round, whioh contributed muoh to the enjoy mont of tho meeting. A very pleasant evening waa brought to a oloso by the usual ceremonies at 10 p.m.

The oropa of whoat and oats m tho West Taieri district (soys I ho " Advocate") are look ing Bimply magnificent. They aro a bit short for tho timo of tho year, but strong and healthy, showing all tho appearance of yield ing abundantly. If seasonable weather were to bo,now oxporienond, wo boliovo that tho fivorngo yield would bo equal to, if it did not surpass, that of last year, bounteous though it was. Wo cannot Bay bo muoh for tho turnip, and potato oropa, whioh appoar to havo suffered a good deal from the cold weather, froats, and heavy winds. However, it is quite possible that evon theso orops may turn out botter than they look. Aa everywhere else, tho crops m tho May- Auld district aro looking well as to oolor, but they aro rathor thin m plaoea. In sorrelly land (hoy do not look quito so woll as while tho oold soason has oheokod the grain tho sorrol has gone ahead. On tbo whole if good weather continues, with occasional showers, a good harvest ie anticipated. A largo area haß been sown m English grass this Stmson. Mr Morrow having tried the experiment with success on a small eoale m a previous soaeon of Bowing cocksfoot and clover upon tueeock land after burning has followod this plan this season somewhat extensively. It is olaimed that this mothod has the advantages of preserving the natural feed, whioh m its turn shelters tho sown grass and olover, whioh thus affords good feod m sueeossion, so that thoro is good keep all the year round.

Wo arc sorry to hoar that Mr William Dellow, of May field, met with a serious aocidont on Thursday evening. Ho waa riding along the road when a woman callod to him, and asked his assistance to drivo somo horßos out of a crop into whioh they had strayed. He at onoo prooeodod to drivo tbo animals out, when one of them ldokod out striking him on tho left leg breaking both bones. He dismounted and oooeyod for assistance, and a young man who was passing fortunately heard him and obtaining a vohiole from a neighbor, drove him home. JQr Trevor waa Bent for and on arrival found that Dollqw had sustained a compound fraoturo necessi tating setting under chloroform. The limb was put m splints and tho pationt removed to tho Aehburton Hospital. J>ollow, who will neoessarily be laid up for some time, and has a wifo and family, is fortunately a mombor of tho Foroßtors, so that ho will be entitled to sick allowance, but as tho Lodgo lo whioh ho belongs iv a Christohuroh one he does not get tuo benefit of tho attendance of the Lodge d oo tor.

The following extract is from an English paper:— ln all the history of crime surely M>ere osist no case whion will quite matoh the record which comes from Tunbridgo Wollh. Two working lads dctermino upon the murder p{ n foreman v/hp h(>a QJ|oqdod one of them; thpn tbe poor maa lg lqr@4 into a quiet spot, and shot at close quarters m tho head by tho youth whom tho toss of a coin had designated as tho person who was to do tho aotual killing. When, asked tho other day, after his apprehension, •' what grucjgo Doboll (the youth who fired the shot) oould havo againat Lawronoe (tuo forornan), seeing that ho never worked under him ? " Gower airily answered, " Oh, he's a friend of mino, and as true as steel." The murderers not having been evon suspeoted m tho moanwhilo two inonthß nitor tho commission of the orime, Doboll, signing himself "Another Whitechapol Murdoror," wrote a letter to tho looiil " Advertisor," m whioh, having ob tained "a small spaoo m your valuable paper," ho wont on to recount " a few faota ooncorn ing tho (loath of tho lato Mr Lawrenoo." This letter conlainod a vivid description ot tho murder j but tho local polioo, of course, treated it aa a hoa?, apd the murdorors remained undisoovcrod.

Wo clip the following important testimonio 1 from tho " Illawarra Mercury " (N.8.W.) of the 80th Maroh. It neoda no comment : " Mr John Lovodsiy, of tho Bulli Mountain, writos to us that aftor suffering for four yeara with aouto gravel, ho has oxperioncod almoat oomplcto roliof by using Sandor and Sons' Eucalypti Extraot. He eaya acoing tho said Extract advertised m tho 'Illawarra Mercury,' hie intenao Buffering induood him to obtain a bottle of tho medicine from Mr Iloßkinjj ohoraist, of this town, and that tho übo of U gavo him groat roliof at onco. Ho etaloH that between tho 10th March instant, when ho obtained tho first bottlo of tho extract, and tho 19th, thf übo of that modioino oontinnod to afford him relief, to which ho had boon a alranger for four yoars. MrLoveday writes also that he baa found tho Eucalypti Extraot a euro for rheumatism as well as gravel. Htf requoata ua to publish this information through tho 'Meroury.' Wo havo much ploaßurp m ppmplyirfg with Mr Loveday'fl request, whoso word cannot bo doubted, and who can have no object m view otyer than a pure desire to topflfty guttering humaoity."^-

FIGHTING IN BURMAH

(PJCB PUBSS ASBOOFATION.) Calcutta, Deoombor 19 Information received irom Burmah states that the Shan tribes have at- j tacked the British Expedition at Arakan. During the engagement forty were killed and wounded. British re inforcements are being sent to Avie.

THE SITUATION IN FRANCE

A THREAT FROM THE PREMIER (I'Elt I'RESa AS3COIATION.) Paris Deoorobor 20. In the Chamber of Deputies to-day M. Le Cour, representative for Loire Inferieure, made a brilliant attack on the Government for treating Bou langerism. M. Floquet replied that Government were watching the man. oeuvres m the direction of a dictator ship, and if necessary would resort to arms to repress then.

COLONIAL ITEMS

(P3R PRESS ASSOCIATION.) London. Deoomber 19 and 20. Mr Prout, of Adelaide, has patented a process for coppor-plating iron. " Truth " states that Bishop Pearson is hopelessly insane. Sir H. Norman is expected to arrive m London toward tho ond of January, and he will leave for Queensland m February should his appointment as Governor to that colony be confirmed. In tho House of Commons the Lia bility of^ Trustees Bill was read a third timo. Tho clause providing for invest ment of funds by trustees m colonial stocks was omitted. During tho dis cussion on the measure Mr O. H. Anderson, mombor for Elgin and Nairn shire, accused Mr Goschen of bolstering consols. In referring to the clause | struck out Mr Goschen trusted that its omission would not be regarded aa any reflection on Colonial stocks, and ho hoped Government would bo m a poßi tion to doal with the question next session. ; At a banquet of Mr Jos» Service, Mr Goschen responded to tho toast of Great Britain, and Sir Graham Berry to that of tho colonies. Both gentle men, m the course of their remarks, eulogised Mr Service.

ASHTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

A meeting of the above Committee was held In the schoolroom on Wednes day the 19:h inßt. There were preßont Mojßrs T. Taylor (m tho chair), J.Oroasnn, J. Shoarer, D. Kyan, W Wilson, W. Timms, . The minutes of tho previous mooting was read and confirmed. Correspondence waa read feem tho Board re examination of Bohool, The Chairman Htatod that tho Inci dental fund at tho bank amounted to £17 9 1 lid, and the prfzj fuod amounted to £7 3s. It was reaolv.id to havo a childron'B treat In connection with the sohool on tho 2Gch lnat., and to meet la Mr Aati tnn'a paddock at 10 30 a,'«. V, wue deolde-J that both the touchers anil thi Ohalrman bo ankod to pnrchaae thoprizjß. The lnapeotor r a report waa next o,n eldored and wqdrs follows : — 1 J ABB SOIJJEOTS.

Per oentago of passes, 57 i ; per oontago of failures, 7 9, Class Subjects.

In hii) gonoral remarks tho Inspector obaorvod that tho school had again pnseed a vory Buccoesful oxamination, botjf^ toaohorß having worked vpry woll indeed. The ci'denco of diligonoo on the part of Iho children was quito as remarkable. On tho mo t important suhjoctn the answering m grammar, history, googr aphy and Boionoo nhowori moat careful proparu tion and intelligent treatment. On the school work i\b a wholo iho only important criticism wna m connection with the arithmetic of tho nppor fltanrlardß which the Inspootor considered required im provomont m tho methods adoptod. The Committed aftor carefully con- i sidoring the report passed tho following roaolution on tho motion of Mr Shearer, eooondod by tho Chairman : Thut oon- Hi'dering the vory excellent examinations that tho Hohool has Hustained during the pant Bovoral yoarp, it la very g*utifyln<? to tho Oommittoe to find that the school is still making steady progress, and baa ugnin paßßed a Vi<ry euccoßflful oxamina tion, and that a very hearty Vote of thanks bo convoyed to the teaohera, Mr Thoa Mitchell and Mi'bb A. ll . Ingram. Carried unanimously. Aftor Bqtno details oonnootod with the treat had been considered the meeting

THE MARKETS

. ♦ (visn puicsh association, j London, D.oamber 19 There is a general decline m the i English wheat maiket. The Conti- j nental market is steady ; the American market is changing a little for the worse. Sydney, Deccmbor 20 i Wheat, 5s to 5s ad ; New Zealand, 5s to 53 2d ; colonial wheat, 5-? 6d ; chick, 3s 6d to 3s iod ; oats, 3s 101 to 4S 3d ; oaten duff, to £6 ; liny,* £d to ;£8; potatoes, £\x 10 barley, cape, 3s od ; butter, imported, iodto is id, local is 3d; cheese, 6V£d toß^d; bacon, New Zealand, B^d to od, local 6d to 7d ; hams, New Zea- \ land is to is id, English hams is to is id. MEriBjUHhB, December 20, Wheat 4s iod, with market quiet; oats, Calcutta 3s od, stout 43 6d ; barley quiet. Adelaide, D.ioombor 20. Wheat 43 6d at Port Adelaide, 4s 4d for outports; old potatoes £8, new ios. • Potatoes are advancing m Price, and to-day are quoted at None but those from Hunter River are m the market.

The New Zealand Loan and Mer cantile Agency Company, Limited, have received the following cable message from their London office, dated 19th inst. :— " Frozen meat — The market is dull. Quotations for New Zealand beef are unchanged. Welling ton and Canterbury mutton is worth p/z and 3^6 per lb respectively."

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

(Pru Phebs Association.;

SIR C. WARREN.

JUOndon, Docombor 10 and 20 Sir C. Warren has resumed active duty with the Royal Engineers.

IRISH M.P.'s.

Sir T. Esmond and Mr McDeasy, Irish M.P.s have sailed for Australia on their lecturing tour.

ACCIDENT TO A STEAMER.

A large steamer belonging to Work ington, m Cumberland, foundered m the Solway Firth, and eleven persons were drowned.

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

It is expected that Parliament will be prorogued on Monday. MR GLADSTONE. Me Gladstone has started for Naples, where he will spend the winter. TAXrNG IMPORTED GOODS. The Manchester Chamber of Com merce have had under consideration the question of taxing imported goods, and it was resolved that imported goods similar to those produced and sold m the United Kingdom ought to pay a proportion ol the local and Imperial taxation. .

RUSSIA AND PERSIA.

St. Pbterskoko, Dooember 18. The statement that Russia had sent a threatening note to the Persian Government is denied. It is further stated that Russia has resolved to avoid all complications m the East.

NEW RUSSIAN CRUISERS.

St, Petersburg, December 20. Russia has ordered the construction of two cruisers of 6000 tons each, and one of 9000 tons.

AUSTRIAN ANARCHISTS.

Vienna, December 20. The Government have under the anarchist law suspended trial by jury m fifteen districts.

UNITED STATES MINISTER.

Washington, December 20 It is probable that Mr J. G. Blame will succeed Mr Edward J. Phelps as United States Minister m London.

PANAMA CANAL.

A motion has been proposed m Congress requesting the President to intimate to the European Powers that America will not allow foreign control m the construction of the Panama Canal.

PROPOSED EXPULSION OF ACTORS.

New York, December 20, Messrs Booth, Jefferson, Bennett, and Dion Boucicault have joined an American movement for. the expulsion of foreign actors from America, m the same way as foreign laborers are ex pelled.

BOMBARDMENT.

Port au Piupok, December 19 The American war vessels, which were despatched to demand the release of the American steamer detained by the Government of Hayti, have j commenced bombarding Cape Haytien. 1 The native residents fled to the moun- i tains.

AUSTRALIAN.

(van PRESS iBBOOIATION)

NEW SOUTH WALES.

Sydney, Deoombor 20 Two policemen, named Bliss and Devine, were drowned m the harbor yesterday by a boat capsizing. Mr Spreckles has agreed that if the ban on his vessels is removed he will undertake to employ only Europeans. The Maritime Council has assented to this proposal. Searle, the champion sculler, states he has no objection to row O'Connor, but he is determined not to leave Australia ?t present, preferring to meet O'Connor on the Paramatta.

TASMANIA.

Hobakt, Dooember 29. The champion rifle match was won by Captain Hunt, with a score of 201,

ST. MARK'S GARDEN PARTY, RAKAIA

On Wednesday n f>»rdon pur y In aid of ho funds of lit. Mark's Ohuoh and the parloh generally woo hold m the Parsonage !?romidu. The ivea'hur was everything f'hnt could bod-elr. d, the result being a I'irpo ftttundanco both m tho aftornooh vnd ovodng. Tue grounds noro m uood otdnr nnd tho tropa nfFordsd plenty of ihokor from tho hot sun. Tho Hlall for .;ooda and Lnny woik wn proaided r>ver oy Mrs Rro;i;lba)> f nealstod'hy Mrs Pyko ma ih« Misa^a Wilkinson (2), a-,d othera of th ■ U\r iox Tho «nioleß exhlbitei for uftio w.iro mostly of tho U3oful kind and it?,rn r»a!lly cold, re.tfhlna f/ood prices. Tho rofc.:n. mnit and fruit atallß were unrlor tli ■. r,up3:v!aion of JVloHrla«npa King, Bjohanaa atid Seen tin. Tha bran pie wi»rt In tho handa df Mrs Hu«bej, and the a-n iunt reaiia d from tho elxpunny dips must, bo oooaide üblo. Tno mm 1 ; enjoyable featuro of tho day wag (he danolng of a number of oLildron Instructed by Mra Buolmnan and Mies Youag. The May pole danoo ad a few oountry dances were t?one through at intervals during the day whh-iat » ralatalco, n. t only rtfl otlng orodit oi the ohlldranj but a «reat deal on the two bdloa #ho have dovota^ muoh time In InatrubUng them Mmlo waa pro vided by Mias Kome, Danolng, ring goal, drop handkerchief, without the kids ing, and numerous other games on the ground were provided for the amusement of those present. A. norn« b?r of articles wore reffled for good vnlaes. Tho members of the Aabburton Braaa Bind woru In attendance and played aoleotlona duMrg the afternoon and even ing. Tiio gconndu weio nloeljr decorated with Chinese lnnlerna m tho oveclng, a^d presonted a very prelty pi turo, Mr Oaborne took the gates and waa vary careful not to let a ohanco el^p of collecting tho admfßßlon foe of nno BhllJlng, Tho Roy H.-OolUna uaod hla beat endeavours to mike all preeeut comfortable. Mr Broadbent vraa »a usiul buay In overy p»rfc of the ftroando Riving assistance to everyone. He moved n very boarty vote of thanka to tho ladies who had so kindly nsßtated, to the children, the Aahburton Band and Mr J. Tacker who hai taken ao mnoh lato'oot In tho affitr. The pro coodo will bo Hometblng over £50 oloar of «tl cxpenaea and the church officers are to bo congratulated on tho sucoets of tbelr efFortß, Tho proceedings oloted with the National Anthom about 9 30.

ROMAN CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

The Ashburton Roman Oathollo Bohools wero examined last wook by tho Rev. Father Muraane from Ohrlatoh'arob, ac cording to Government standards and u-ilng the s»mo examination papers as those la tho pabllo pohoola. The boya school, In sole ohirpe of Mr J. O'3he-!, paused a very good examination, the echolara proßonr (including Infante) num bering Beventy.fivj, and the whole of the olaeB!!B piasing with an hvorago of 87 per pQ»" cent, Tho ppfzis were dletribuiocl yesterday at tho boys' hohool, Rev. Father Binsfield proaldlng and giving tho poplin oorae good practical advloo In regard to their Btadlea and conduct with a view to their positions and oncooaa m after life. He aloo oompil mentod the toaohor, Me O'.Shea, on hla work for the year past, and thought the mnater gave t»reat satißfaotion to all, keeping tho^ echo Jars to their otudloa aod work atoadily and with «nod euooeaa. PRIZE LIST. Fifth Standard : Profioienoy, first prize, Waltor Davoy, 52 marks ; second prize, Biward Hanrahan, 48, marks; next m merit, Prank Ilonry, d 7 marks. Fourth Standard : Firat prize, Franoia Hanrahan, 50 marka ; second priza, John Byrno, 42 morka. , Third Standard : First prizo, Thoraaß I liaploy, 51 marks ; eeoond prizo^John Adams, 41 marks ; third prize, John IttoMullon, 41 marks; next m merit, William Daly, 40 marks. Seoond Standard: First prize, Edward Healy, 33 marks ; second prize, Oliver Spioer, 32 marks ; third prizo, Patfc Hanrahan, 32 marks ; fourth prize, Joseph Honry, 32 marka. First Standard : Firat prizo, Patt O'Connor, 28marka ; Beoond prizo, Edward MoTiguo, 27 marks ; third prizo, William Byrno, 26J marks; next m merit: John Brophy, 26 marks, Charles Nolan, 26 marks, G-oorgo Spicer, 2G marks.' Infants: Edward Spioar, Henry Smithel, John Moriarty, William Twomey:

THE CHURCH IN TONGA.

(PKR PUESS ASSOCIATION.)

Sydney, December 20. The Rev. Mr Brown, who was dele gated to proceed to Tooga to endeavor to unite the Wesleyan and Free Churches at Tonga, has returned hither. The result of his inquiries will not be made known until the Church autho rities have had an opportunity of con sidering them* Since the Diamond visited Tonga there has been no active persecution of the Wesleyan mission aries, but Mr Brown states that the Wesleyans suffer many disabilities and wrongs. The two churches are now working side by side, and Mr Brown is of opinion that ihe interests of Tonga demand some organic union,

CORN EXCHANGE.

The following ia the Corn Exchange report for the wook ending Friday, Decem ber 2l B t, 1888 :—

The past week has been an osoeptionally quiet one m the grain and produoo markets, orders from Australia have almost oeased but shippers have been busy getting away completed purohasoa. The Wakatipu takes a full oargp, from the south, the liindua ia now a full vossol from here to Sydney, and the Tekupo is on berth for that port and Nowonstlo, besides whioh tho Fenpont is Qhartored to load at onoe for the latter port. The rain being so goneral m the whole of Australia is buto to have an inQuonoing effect on prioes horo for the time ' boing, but the hoavy shipments now on hand are so daoresfling our local stool™ that we fear little but that good prices will bo maintained. Aocounts from the country districts are very contradictory, but wo gather from tho moat reliable information than with a oontinuanoe of favorable woather wo shall have an abundant harvest. Owing to the late spring the work of sowing is sure to bo late so wo may be caught wilh bad weather and thus sustain damage

Wheat ,—Prioos are not bo firm, but holders deolino at presentJtoJacoGpf; any relate ; busi ness, thorefore is almost at a standstill. The Homo markets do not warrant the sellers, demands, so unless the- Australian market comes again wo shall oxpoot to see prices oomo down to the lovol of Mark Lane quota tions. We quote to-day nominally 4s 2d to 4s 4d acoording to quality. Sooond quality has a fair demand at 3s lOd to 4s, and ohiokon wheat 3« 4d to 3s Gd.

Oats. — Tho Buddon drop m Bydnoy haß frightened holders, and business has boon dono at under our quotation, but m tho pl«co of oxooptionally short stooks wo shall oxpoot to see our valuos obtained.' Largo quantities aro being loaded for Sydney whore tboy have been sold to arrive. Short heavy food wo quote at 3s Gd, and long and inforior grades at 3d loss. Barley nominally 4s 2d to 4a 4d for prime malting; 2s 6d to 3s for feed. Beans and Peas have had somo little enquiry, but thoy aro m limitod quantitios, and holders demand Bs Od to 8s 8d for boans ; and 3s 3d to 3s 0:1 for peas. Giuss Seed. — Farmors paroolo have a fair demand at 2s 3d to 2s Od ; and merchants quote 3s Cd for tho best maobine dressed samples. Oooksfoot is quiet, best samples only commanding 3d. Daiiiy Pboddoe.— Butter has. droppoJ to Od for tho very best, and Gd to 8d for seoond quality, whilo paßtry is dull at . £d ; ohoeso is quiet with only a looal trade onquiiy at 3Jd to 4d. 'The above priges are those paid to farmetß to atfiyery f.g,!?, envks eM^«

THE HISSING PROFESSOR.

(PEH PHKSB ASSOCIATION.)

Donedin, Dooombor 20. Sir White telegraphs from the Blnff that the Omnpuro arrived there at day light having waited eight hours at Deep Gave. A p'«ny wont atihoro and found the provisions . Intact, There were no signs of Professor Brown. The Stella loavao for D.op Oavo at ton this morning. 4 relief party will make the saddle If possible. Bluff, December 20. Tho Oaiapßro and Stella arrived to-day. Tho O'm.iporo left Gccymoat.hoo the 17fn, >mc« entoiel Thomson Sound on the I9tb, In fe:»roh < f professor Brown. They went to the liend of Smith Sound and lit fires, and left new&p^pers at the hut and pro slooa at the depot. They landed a party, hut found no trace, after eight hours' searching. The Stella railed at 10 a.m. for Deep Oov<», where Messrs J. White, Begg and Dr Roberts will continue the searob; Duwedin, Deosmber 21 i Mr Qoring'a eaye that Mitchell's search party were enable to find the slightest trace of Profoeaor Brown, though they ascended a Becond saddle a mile beyond the other. He thinks the missing msn must have been buried by an avalanche,

MELBOURNE TOWN TALK

(From oue owk OowREBPONDHMr.)

The shocking acoldenfc which roourred In Hobson'a Bay lest Sunday afternoon. reßultlng In the drowning of five persons, again furnishes a leaaon that hat, nnfor* tunately, beoa repeated time oat of nam« ber, The manner In which some people will raah into danger la really astounding! The man Book was employed las a stoker on board the Nelson, and It might have been supposed that he was at least able to swim. It seems, however, that not only was be entirely ignorant of that neoeeiary accomplishment, but there Is every reison to fear that he had bat the vaguest knowledge how to handle a boat. Yet, -notwlthßtandlDg all tblfl, bo, In th» faoa of a etlff brees?, hires a llflht skiff, and ' accompanied by his wife and ohild and three young ladles, ventures on a nail round the Bay. He does not even bring a male oompanion to assist In the manage ment of the boat. What was the result ? In attempting to taok, the vessel turned over and emptied Its living freight into the Ren. Baok cluug to the keel of the boat, and, aa he could not swim, was. powerless to assist either his wife or ohild or the other ocoupanto, all of whom were drowned before his eyes. The story has Its own moral, and I need not point It oat. The enquiry now is not aa It used to be, " Where are you goiag to spend your Christmas holidays 1" bat, " flow In thunder shall I got over OheUtmas m town?" Everybody you meet is too "broke" to t-*lk of holiday-maklng whh pationoe. " O»n't do it, old fellow, really ; hit too heavily ; have to atop aY home and do the best I oan." . That !■ the general yerdlot on the situation, and Melbourne, if it won't be very lively, will be very full nt Christmas time, and with those whom ono is accustomed to meet . rusticating at Mount Maoadon oc Fern Treo Gully, enjoying a " eniff of the. briny " at Sobnupper Point or Gaps Sohank, Bight-seeing anaong the lakes cr m New Zealand, or cooling themselves m Tasmania or on the Blue Mountains. Evorvono h more or less stone broke, and to muiy to talk of land is to admiaister a

etroug emotio. Even the Exhibition euilors— (ha attendance is falling off per ceptibly. Th.j raußhera can't afford to go. and the young ladies don't ccc aDy fun m parading- the p?and Avenue of Nations and tlio road to the awifchbaok ifhoir only and well-trodden beat)- only to look at oach other, and not to boo or be Been by members of tho othor box : and the new loaa will be floated too late to restore the great chow to its prißtino attraotiveness. But it will, moro than probably reaußoi. tato " the boom "

For rmny years back there has been an Inorofslng dnalre on the part of the residents of Rivorlna to sever thelc oon-, nectlon with the mother colony, and throw In their lot with Victoria. Mel bourne (a deemed tho natural outlet for their, wool, and not Sidney, and no* tho grievances under which the graziers &D.3 paatoP«Heta allege they have beea laboring are said to be getting anendnrable any longer- They find In the Apathy and negleot of the Government at Sydney the reason of many of tho hardships suffered, and fere now definitely turning to Victoria for aßßlatanQQ and support. But they blam.o the New South Wales Government for the present deplorable state of the ooantry through the drought. Unfortn nately Vlotorla cannot help the rich dla trlot of Itlvorlnu tinder naoh condition* any move than cm the other colony, and even if Rlverlna were annexed to this colony perhaps It would not be altogether an un mixed blessing. She would probably hay* the name oaaae of complaint against as. But It la likely we ooold b« induced to step Into the broach, and If we oofild do nothing more. we. could preaoh tha doctrines of irrigation, and that la a groat deal. Blahop Barry has been on thai; track, too, and if his advloo to leave off praying for rain and tenoh people how to conserve vroter instead la taken, perhspa Rlverlna may be indooed to be more oon tented with her present lot. Professor Baldwin's marvellous feat of deoending from a balloon to the easth, clinging to a parachute, has, we are in formed, been out-rivalled by a man In Sydney, bo that, whqn the intrepid aeronaut arrives from England, as he will shortly, he may find himself challenged by n very formidable opponent. Mr T. Williams tho individual m question when not peraulng his vocation is,a watchmaker, devotes himself to the study of aeronautics, and hta labor m tbat direc tion have been rewarded by tho construc tion of an apparatna whlqh, It is alleged, completely pula professor Baldwin's : paraohute m the shade. It is to bo hoped that tho two gentlemen Jn this singular rivalry will nob bo swayed by any petty feelings of jealousy. They mnat both be ; Rifted with iron nerve, and Australia may be exonaed for another pardonable boast of being the oaly oountry that has yet furnished an emulator of a sotenttfio and

sensational performance whloh has set

tho whole world ringing. - > : Among the novel (let In (he form of nmuaemento annonnoed for the coming festive season I« » • * Rut-kllllng Oonteat," to tike place nndec the auaplcea of the " Captive Balloon and Paraobute Com pany," and " under the patronage of the mnßt popular sporting gentlemen m Aus tralia." The oonfllot Is to have its locate

In a plate glass oigo, 10ft x 10ft x 3ft, to be ercoted on a vaoant piece of land ne»r • lie Pabllo Library In SwMnston-Btro«t. It la to be hoped that the. usual aupinoaess of tho police will not prevent their, Inter-*'

venlng on this occasion and stopping the brutal pastime whloh ia projeotet) The oonamanlly has already been inffiolbntly demoralised by the numoroua prize-fights which have been permitted to come off, So debased a form of amusement oiranot fair to ho oabveralvo of pabllo morality,- We English. spooking races pride outselvea on oar superiority overaaoh nations as the '

Spaniards and South Americans, who taka i Qendlah delight m witnessing the baiting of nn unfortnuate ball In the arena, 9arely, however, this la do more degrad ing than the proposed rat-killing oontest.

I ".Rough on Piles."— Why suffer Piles '; ;« immediate relief and complete cure guaran* teed. Ask for " Rough on Piles." Sure cure £ for itching, protruding, bleeding, or' any form v of pile , *- | 9

THE ABHBUBTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1888



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DIARY. ] Moon's December Run Sun Moon Moon ago a ' Rises Sots. Uifoe Bets. noon. ,_  p.m. a.m. 17 Monday .. 4.17 7.30 6.19 3.31 13 18 riiowlay .. 4.17 7.117 716 4.5 14 10 Wednesday.. 4.10 7.37 8.8 4.45 15 20 Thuraday .. 4.18 738 856 5.30 1G 21 Friday.. .. 4.19 7.38 9.30 022 17 22 .Saturday ... 4.10 7.3!) 10.10 7.10 18 23 Sunday .. 420 7.39 10.51 8.20 19 MOONLIOJIT EvENINOH. Tho Moon at 3 days old shines till about o'olook. The Moon at. 0 days old ehinoa till aboul half-past 10 o'olook. The Moon at 8 days old shines till nearly o'olook in tho morning. Tho Moon at 12 days old shinoß from sundown till about 4 in tho morning. Tho Moon at 15 dayß old is full, and shines all night. The Moon at 18 days old rises about 9 p.m. and shinoß till morning. The Moon at 21 days old riaoa about 11 a.m. and shines till morning. Tho Moon at 24 days old rises about 2 a.m. and shines 11 morning Tho Moon at 27 daysjold rißos about 4 a.m. and shines till sunrise. A'body Kens ye . BOXING NIGHT THE ABHBUHTON GUAItDIAN. Prom and after the 80th November, 1886, the terms of Subscription to this journal will be as follows, viz. : — I! PAID IN ADVANCE Per Quarter.. 6s 6d by post, 9s 6d Half-year 12s Gd, by post, 18b 6d Year .. 24s Od, by post, 37s Od IF BOOKED Per Quarter.. 7s fid, by post, 10s 9d „ Half-year 15s Od, by post, 21s 6d „ loar .. 30a Od, by post, 43a Od Birtb, Marriage, and Death Notioeß, if paid for at the irne of insertion 2s Gd each (stamps may Bent as paymont) if booked, 4b eaoh. Announcements rf Births, Deaths and Marriages sent for publioation from tho oountry districts require to be verified by th e signature of the person sending the nntioe, TO CORRESPONDENTS Attention to tho following rules will save tho writers of correspondence a good deal of trouble:— We cannot under- take to roturn rejootod comrmiDloatloua, No notloo can bo taken of anonymons communications Whatever la intoudod for Insertion In this journal must bo authenticated by the name and addreue of the writer, not necessarily for pnbli cation, bat as a gnaiantee of «ood faith. LeMera and other communications In- tended for Insertion in tho newn oolumn ahould be aldressed to The Editor; and tkll basfbeaa communications, In- olndlng advertisements, addressed to The Ashburton Publishing 00. Auld Freens BOXING NIGHT — —— — — — —i mmmmmmmmmmmmmm



The best Remedy for Indigestion.— Norton's Camomile Pills are confidently recommended as a simple remedy for indiges- tion, which is the cause of nearly all the diseases to which we are subject. Norton's Pills, with justice called the " natural strengthener of the human stomach," act as a powerful tonic and gentle aperient, are mild m their operation, a<ul safe under any circum- stances Sold m bottles at is ijd, 2s 9d, 4s, by all medicine vendors throughout the Wortd« .=■.,.



WANTED Known— That 8. W. Aloobn and 00. are Belling at Warehouse prioe, a splendid lot of Ladles Bilk _nd OMbmere Mantles, and Satin and Finoy Sunshades, bonght • b»rg«ln. No v_lqb like them In Aahborton, BEFORE baying Booti and Shoes, etc, oil »nd Inspect our Clearing prloen. Will be to your •dvantsge.— H. O. Siqbbb, Melford flouae, WANTED Known.— Support Local Industry. Buy your Suits Ath- burton Tweed from 30b ; mado to measure (snd choose your own Tailor) from £3 10b.— Andhrw Orr. GREAT Clearing Sale of Bootu -We ha<™ never marked any bo cheap before.— H O. Bfgekb, Melford House. VtT ANTED Known. —Boautiful Milli VV nery. A choice assortment is now being shown ; also Sunshades, Silk Glovos, Lacea, Kcarff, &c, at Anprew Obb's. SHEEP BHEABB, II A's, BB An, and BBaWZ'b; and gennlne Turkey Btonoß.— Rodsri Aicoiin, Saunders Bolldtngi. WORSTED Tweeds.— A Bountiful Assortment of Worßted Tweola aa exbibitod at the late Show. Specially mftde to order for Andrew Orr. WANTED More Known— That 8. W; Alcorn and Co. iB rf the cheapest Houee m Asbburton. Gioat variety of Dress materials ; Priuta and Fancy Galateas to choose from. 31 169 "TITANTED everyone to know that VV J. 0. Dunoam is a Land Brokor, licensed to prepare and register Transfers, Mortgagee, Encumbrances, Leases, Regis- tration Abßtrnds, Powarn of Attorney, Applications to brlog Land undor the Act, and every description of instruments unacr tho Land Tranijfor Act. — J. O. DonoaN, Arcade, Aah bar ton. 10j!l01 WANTED KNOWN—That I have appointed Mrh Adams sole agent n Ashburton for the Kclipse Dye Works, Ghristohurch. Ladies dreesos and gentle- men's clothes cleaned or dyed, boul rjh'ins, Glovos and Feathers, Silks, Damask Cnrtairttf, Table Covorfl, Sashes CleanedoJ D>ed, etc., end all kinds of animal skins dretscd »n<* made up to ordor. — A. J. Chapman, 161 Armagh street, Chrißt- churoh 130



Wanted WANTED Known — The Glasgow Drapery and Clothing Oo.'* Sa'e will close on tho 3i<t December. Good* ofl red at less tban oost. 12 144 rTTANTED 2001bfl .Slrawborrios nt VV onco.— Mrs Adams, b'nun'lora' Build iugß. . 12 145 WANTED Known— Chistmaa Gifts. Toya, and Fancy (Joodn of ovory description at cost price. Inspection invited. — Mws Apaais, Saundore* Buildings r¥7ANTED Known.— Davis 1 Horbal VV l> e° r . H°P Tonlo, Ginger Beoiy and <4'n£er»de fa tho beet for Picnlo Partlep. 12 332 HURUAH FOR FATHER CHRIST MAS.— On'y for tho Christmas I »m B9lllrg Toys and Fanoy Goods of %\\ descriptions. Jndasl do not intend to keep In that line, they will be eo'.d oheappr than evrr. James Bakbu, Fami- taro Dealer, opposite HirrUon's Anotlon Mart. 12 142 Y\? ANTED Known, Davis 1 Toy and V\ Far.cy B zur open evory evon- Ing. Oomo snd Bee the Noveltien 12 133 WANI ED Known — Mrs Mbboh, Dressmaker, has returned from. Sydney/ nnd recommenced buairi9BH m Faundera' Buildings, next MrR, Atom's 10 78 WANTR)D Known. —That Miss Edwabds, Tailoress, is prepared to make Boys' Olothiog, olbo Cuffing, Strap ping, repairs and alterations, <fco — Miss Edwards, corner Moore street and Belt. 11 105 MRS ADAMS has removed to Sann- dera' Buildings, opposite Rillwuy Station. Orewel Bttko, Wools, and Fnnoy foods of every description kept In stock. . Apent for EpUpae Dye Works. Registry office for Servants. 10 92 "TTTANTED Known. — Andrew Oru is VV giving a Great Bargain m Boots* Girls' School Boots, Women's Boots, 6s 6d, Men's. SALE of Boots and Shoes. We have m&rked oar lar^e stock of Boots and Shoes with the Intention of clearing them thle month, Come and stvo money. — Q. O. fEOKBS, Melford floose. FOR gennlne Ashburton Tweed Suits ready-made, or to mcaenre, fit and quality guaranteed, *n^ at prices nn. equalled, go to H. AroouN, Ashbutton Clothing Mart, B»nndpr*' buildings. W/" ANTED Known— That Mks Bill, VV Monthly Norse, has removed from Peter Street to Dr Trevor's house, m Moore Street. 10t39 XMAB, Xmas.— Andrew Onu is show- ing Novelties In all Departments for Xmas Presents.



Xmas. Xmas. THE New Zealand Clothing Factory Gives notice to thnlr Numerous Customers that it is not their intention to give away ALMANACKS, PICTURES, Or any other useless Article, bat it Is tholr intention and desire to place within the mear.e of all their oelehrated MEN'S AND BOYB' OLOTHING, And they now give notice that they have TBJS DAY made Substantial Reductions ! la all Departments daring the Xtnae I and New Year Holidays, eft) To the N.Z. OLOTHING FAOTORY For Gennlne Bargains In Gents' and Boya Clothing, Regatta Shfrtc, •'-'oarfo, Tien, Hosiery, Hata, uto. Tho very latent designs to hand, TAILOEING. ' Salts to maoiuro, £2 IBs. Tromom to measore, 17s 6d, from the newest ohcoka and stripes. Oasloraers can rely upou a good fit and excellent workmanship m I every garment wo undertake. VOBTBR OOLOJSfIAL INDUSTRY BUT FROM THB NKW ZEALAhT OLOTHING \ FACTORY. W. H. WEBBER, I M»aagor r '



D. Thomas. I HAVE for sale— Tf fan Threshing Plant with New Jambine, Clayton and Shnltloworth ; tost m tho District ; all the latest improvements. I HAVE FOR SALE- Several very desirable Farms, including some of tho &t Wakanni land. I HAVE FOHSALE^-Foruter Combine I Elevator cheap I HAVE FOR BALE— Roboy Combine Angle Iron Frame ; nearly new ; ' only threshed 48,000 Suahelg. Price £100. D. THOMAS. Ashburtnn. T AM A CASH BUYER OF RTEGBASS IN ANY QUANTITY. D. THOMAB, Aehburton, FOB SALE PRIVATELY- OAA > and 6 tooth Merino JSWEB OAA 2 tooth Merino MIXED OUU SEXES k n n Fall moutb Merin ° wethbbs RA A F »t 4 and 6 tooth lit Crow OUU EWEB QAAB tooth Ist Orofi WATHERB OUU Good one*. A ()f) atcothlfltOrossKWES. Good /JAA 2 tooth Ist Orofs MIXED OUU BSXBS P. THOMAS, Aahburton. Wo<)l. Wool. Wool. lAM prepared to make Liberal Oaih Adranosi on the growing ollpi of Wool Placed In my hands for sale or ■hipmen tlthtf In Aihbarton, Ohrlitohuroh, or any •tfcer Market. Wool Paoks and every requisite oil . Pale at lowest prlcei. If no Bale effeoted|no Oommliilon or Charge* mada, '& — "Sini sale early In November. D, THOMAS, 10 112 Aihburton. D. Thomas, (Late of Matbok, Oox and C©.), A UOTIONEER, LAND, INSURANO O. md EBTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL AND GRAIN BROKER, ABHBUBTON. Loan's negotiated. Weekly Sales of Live Stock, Tinwald an Asbbnrton alternately Fortnightly Sales of Bheepaktns, Fat, Hide*, etc., on FRIDAYS Balsa of Wool tnrottghoat the Season Grain Bought and Bold on Commission Clearing rialei ■■ per arrangement AGENT FOB— llatson and Co., Ohrlstohnroh Mercantile Finanoe Oo«,Ohrl«Uhacoh Colonial Inveitmont Company, Dnnedln Najponal Mortgage 00., Ohristohqroh Booth, Macdon»ld and 00. , Ohrlitohnreh Morton and White's Sheep Dip Saokeye Reaper and Binder London and Lanosshlre Imoranoe Co. Graham's Foot Rot Compoaltloo. 0 D, THOMAS, Aihburton. LONDON AND LANOABHIRB FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, I HAVE been appointed Agent for tho , above Company, and am now pro* jared to take Klsks on Buildings, Stock ' Oropt at carront rates* D. THOMAS, ! Aihbotton^ <