NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS.

TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS FOR Races 4th, sth, and Bth and Agricultural Show, 7th November, at Christchurch. N the 4th, sth, and Bth, November, the evening trains from Christ church to Ashburton, and Rakaia to Methven will start at 5.20 p.m. and 7.35 p.m. respectively, and run «orrespond mgly later than time-table times, except that the former will run quicker between Chertsey and Ashburton, arriving at Ash burton at 8.25 p.m. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7th. Alterations will be made in the ordinary time-taMeas under:— Instead of the ordinary 7.25 a.m. train from Timaru to Ashburton, and 11 a.m. train from Ashburton to Chriatchurch a train will run as under : — a.m. , a.m. Timaru, dep. 7.30 Ashburtondep. 942 Rangitata „ 8.27 Cherteey „ 10.13 Hinds „ 9 Rakaia „ 10.27 Window „ 9.16 p.m. Tinwald „ 9.28 Ch. Ch. arr. 12.15 Stopping at other stations if required, and at the Show Grounds, Addington (at 12.5 p.m.) to allow passengers to alight. The train from Springburn will start at 7.25 a.m., arriving at Ashburton at 9.15 a.m. (half an hour earlier than time table times) to connect with the 9.42 a.m. train Ashburton to Christchurch. The morning train from Ashburfcon to Christchurch will run at the fpllowing altered times — a.m. j a.m, Ashburfcon dep. 8.5 | Rakaia dep. 8.53 Chertsey „ 8.36 | Ch. Ch. nrr. 10.48 Stopping at all other stations as usual up to Bwftham, and between Burnhain and Addinficfcon t» #et down passengers only. Stops at Show Qrgund. Adding ton (at 10.36 a.m.) to allow passengers to alight, The morning train from Methven will start at 7,30 «,m, and be due from Lauris ton 8.2 a.m., a«-«'f?!g at Rakaia afc 8.45 a.m., stepping, at other flfe^ions if re quired. | The evening trains from Christchurch to Ashburton and Rakaia to Methven will tun at the following altered timas :— p.m. p.m. Ch. Ch, 441 V 5.20 Rikaia dep. 7.35 Addington (Show - Ground) dep, 6,32 iswrf/frm » 8-18 Rakaia „ 7-29 Motliyen jww. 8.50 Chertsey „ 742 i Ashburton »rr, 8.. 10 I Stoping at other ] Stopping at other ;| stations if re stations south of I enured. j Rolleston if re-1 . \ quired. Stop at j stations between | Addington and | , Burnhain to take I up passengers for [ south of Rolleston ( if required. j A special train will leave Chmtchurch ! £ok Ty»aru at 9-l& P-m-> stopping to Bet dow» VQmn}U>ra when required. lOiasT 9' B| pRPEp,

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1890. DISFRANCHISEMENT OF SCHOOLMASTERS.

Auckland appears to be a perfect hot-bed for the growth of social and political reforms or upheavals. The latest reform deals with the relations of schoolmasters to the Education Boards and to the State. The State lias hitherto made nd exception as to the right of schoolmasters 1 to take part in political meetings; but the Auck land Education Board are made of sterner swiff, and have passed a resolu tion disapproving of these electors taking any active part in election matters. In addition to this, a school master has been censured for the heinous crime of speaking at election meetings; and it has been made abundanty clear that henceforward if Auckland schoolmasters wish to retain their appointments they must steer clear of politics. This is the first step in the direction of disfranchising a large body of intelligent electors; but what the object of the movement is no one, except members of the Auckland Education Board can tell. Why a schoolmaster should not be allowed the same privilege as any other elector to air his political opinions we are at a loss to conceive. It cannot be that he is not intelligent enough to do so, and it cannot be that in doing so the cause of State education is likely to suffer. General elections and by elections are not of so frequent occur rence in New Zealand that school masters can fritter their time away in attending to these matters to the neglect of children who have been placed in their charge. Neither can it be supposed that a schoolmaster's mind will become so regulated that he will have no political opinions at all; on the contrary, being, in the majority of eases, a most intelligent man, he is likely to hold most intelligent opinions on matters political, and also be able to give intelligible expression to them. It may be, of course, when airing his political convictions, the schoolmaster will run against the pet political hobbies of some member of the Education Board, and incur the displeasure of his superiors; but in this respect the State teacher is in much the same position as the employe* of a private person or a private firm—his courage in making public his political convictions may cost him hisbillet. Thelatter result is likely, judging from appearances, to follow any future offences of this nature in Auckland, and the only way in which an Auckland schoolmaster will now be able to make known his views will be by meekly and humbly keeping his lips closed, and dropping his voting-paper into the ballot-box. Fortunately the secrecy surrounding this proceeding protects the voter from any personal loss; and though a few interesed politicians who have secured seats upon Education Boards may close the mouths of State teachers they cannot close the ballot box. We question, however, the right of the Auckland Education Board or any other Board to take any step whatever in the matter. Any inter ference with the liberty of free exercise of franchise privileges does not rest with any corporate body other than the people's direct representatives, and the- Auckland Education Board, we think, have stepped beyond their depth in this matter. At all events, Aye hope that Auckland is the only place in New Zealand where such a proceeding will find' favor as the practical dis fraiichisenienb of a large number of fche most intelligent electors of the colony. We trust that attention will be called to this matter in Parliament, and that a circular will, in the mean time, be issued from the Education Department calling the attention of Education Boards to the fact that it is notiu the interests of good government that any subordinate body should place an obstacle in the way of the private freedom of school teachers to act, or think, or vote as they please during the ensuing and all other elections.

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The Crown Princess of Denmark is the tallest Princess in the world. Her height is announced to be Git Sin. The following letters from places beyond the colony were received at the Ashburton Post Office during the month of August, and are still lying unclaimed :—Samuel Thorn and Michael Grace. A bronze medalandcertificate of the Royal Humane Society has been presented to Robert Moore, and ft certificate to Thomai Barron, of Auckland, for rescuing persons from drowning. Jones: "I believe that liquor rightly used is a blessing to humanity. Wlvm I was ill last year, I believe that brandy saved my life." Smith: "That may be so, bni how does that prove that br&ncjy is a blessing to humanity!" We are requested by the Secretary of the Ashburton tlas Company to state that, the price charged for gas in the district is 13s 4d per 1000 feet net cash for illuminating purposes, and s)s 2d per 1000 feet for gas engines and stoves. We would remind those who have not already attended to the matterthatto-niorrow is the last day upon which claims to be entered upon the electoral roll will be received. The writs for the new election will be issufid tjje following day, after which no claims for enrolment will b.e entertained. The Bendigo Ark Gallery, at Sandhurst which has just been opened, will be kep* open on Sunday afternoons. On the firs* Sunday there were 1400 visitors. In spite of strongendeavour the Melbourne gallery and public library is kept closed on Sun dap, The discovery of a coal field of great ex tent at the Cape of Qo^d Hope is announced by Cape papers brought by the steamer Gulf of Mexico, which arrived at Melbourne, recently. The account states that' the coal l is of Bxcellen£ quality, being equal to Welsh coal. ' ; We learn that Mr Henry Zander, of! Ashburton, has purchased a complete electri» light plant, with which he intends to illuminate completely his place of business as well as his privatw residence. The instal lation will take place probably about' Christinas.

In conversation with the A. and P. Associa tion's secretary i.v/lay. we received front him a, suggestion wliicTi Js roai^y worthy °i consideration. It waaftHho effect tliajbaimoth (lower anil poultry shows ha'vei died out in A3hlmrton of late, and as neither poultry, we<4, grain, flour, meal, roots,' nor fruits are ?xlubiTetjl ajt. #$ annual show of the Associa tion, a)!:*^uf\inju' '#?? 4?«ld. Jicld by ■the A.■■and £. Of. 80ft»e s.ucfi fcuM^g m .fcfte Tovn W»H, »* «*.«& .teVTO. ?**s above be qiisj^(a.y«il.' He purposes having Uu»#^'|jlt?MM #Me to *W A- a??" 1?- Committee, ami it ji ri? thjuk we could almoit guarantee' tm "aw.^^t

The Princess of Wale* has a collection of lace worth something like LSO.OOO.

Rev Dr Talmage lives in a luxuriously furnished house in New York, and has an income of about L 12,000 a year.

Mr J. W. Sawle announces himself m this issue ac a candidate for the Ashbtirton electorate. Mr Sawle will address the electors in the Oddfellows' Hall on Wednes day, the 12th instant. Mr H. M. Jones has decided not to stand.

A lad named Duncn was crushed to death at Denniston on Saturday. He was getting coal from an old outcrop, when an immense stone fell, crushing his leg and the lower part of his body. Death ensued in, * ; few minutes.

By an advertisement in another column it will be seen that "Ashore and Afloat" has been postponed till the 18th and 19th November, and tickets already sold will be available for both nights of the performance, there will b« a full {rehearsal on Tuesday.

Mrs Miller, wife of the Governor of North Dakota, dropped into the office of a uewspapsr at Dryden, N.Y., recently 'and set a couple of sticksful of matter, as a reminder of the old days when she was a compositor in that office and the Governor was " making up " to her. (

Tea is refreshing to grown up people, but to children it is nothing less than pernicious. A child should drink nothing but water or milk, or both together, before ten years old. If after that tea is given, it ought to be very weak. It should not be given at all to nervous children, for whom cocoa or milk is preferable.

The Christchurch tradesmen having de clined to accept perforated silver coins said to be the work of Chinamen ,to secure the silver borings—the damaged money is finding its way very extensively into 'the church collection boxes. In one offertory of £1 11s no less than 4s 8d of perforated and defaced coinage was found.

On August 16 Messrs Harland and Wolff. Belfast, launched the steamship Georgian! for Messrs Ley land and Co., oi Liverpool. The Georgian is 441 feet long, 45 feet beam, and 344 feet deep, and is the,largest cargo boat afloat, being capable of carrying nearly 7000 tons dead weight. She has two decks completely fitted for carrying cattle to the number of about 1000.

The " Tiinaru Herald" says:—The follow ing weights in lbs per bushel of some seeds and grains exhibited at the show by Mr W. Quinn, Makikihi, are a good way over the market standards. Mr Quinn says he never heard of ryegrass seed so heavy—by 1$ lbs -. —Ryegrass seed 37£, cocksfoot 20|, short oats 52, long tartars 47, barley 62, Tuscan ,wheat 67, velvet 65, peas 71.

A Scotch blacksmith being asked the mean ing of metaphysics, explained it as follows: —" Weel, Geordie, its just like this. When the pairty that .listens disna ken what the pairty that speaks means, and when the pairty that speaks disna ken what he means himseP, that's " metaphee3ics." Many a lecture of an hour's length had no better results.

Mmc Blavatsky, the high priestess of theosophy, weighs 300 pounds, through eat ing nothing but tomatoes, nuia, raisins, and jucy fruits, and drinking hot water. She wears a black silk slip, made baby fashion, belted at the waist with a draw string, and and lives day and night in a parlour carriage she is wheeled frwn room to room in her London house.

Miss Charlotte Mary Yonge, who, a generation ago, qonquered the worlds of sentimental youth with her "Heir of Red clyffe " and " Hearts-ease "—the proceeds of which she gay« to the cause of church missions in New Zealand—finds no exemp tion from work in her sixty-seven active years, bat is busily engaged on her 101 st book, which is to be a story of the time of Vespasian.

On Saturday the body of a woman was found in the Heathcote river. It proved to be that of Mr 3 Seabourne, wife of Mr J. Seabourne, baker, Sydenham. Her husband missed her on Friday night, and found the following note in the bedroom:—"Jack, by the time you get this I will be no more. I make a hole in the water." At the inquest on +he body the evidence showed deceased to be twenty-nine yeara of age, and the mother of seven children. Deceased recently com plained of pains in her head, and had bpen much depressed.

Seldom indeed is a Parliament entreated to impose a new tax. But the thing has just happened at Washington, where the League of Women connected with commerce and industry has petitioned the Committee of Ways and Means to tax every box of cigarettes to the exteat of a dollar. The petition is on the score of mercy. Ii is shown that epilepsy and mental disorders have increased 10 per cent in establishments Avhere women smoke. The use of tobacco among women and girls in America is de clared to be lamentably on the increase.

In Ashburton yesterday there was a fairly heavy rainfall, accompanied at intervals with slight showers of hail. A correspon dent at Ruapuna writes to the effect that the experience of the people in his district was the reverse of pleasant in regard to hail. He says :—" There was a terrible hail storm here on the 2nd inst. at 2 p.m., which did a great deal of damage to the promising cropß at Ruapuna. I measured some of the largest of the hailstones and found them to be 1J inch in diameter. They also weighed an average of 60 to the pound. The storm has totally destroyed the flower and vegetable gardens, has broken glass windows, and driven some of the glass 12 feet across the room, and neither was it pleasant for young lambs that had not much shelter."

A meeting in connection with the "New Zealand Wesleyan Home Mission was held in the Schoolroom, Greenstreet, last Wednes day. Although it was the first meeting of the kind ever held in the district, there was a good attendance of the residents, who were deeply interested in the proceedings. The meeting was opened with singing ana prayer, and Mr W. H. Collins was voted to the chair. In his address the Chairman urged the importance of the work undertaken in connection with' the Home Mission move* ment. The Rev J. N.. Buttle gave very full and, detailed information concerning the Maori and Scandinavian Mission?, as also about what was described as the Settlers' Mission, i.e., church work in thinly popu lated districts. Mr H. M. Jones also delivered »,n address, after which a cqltaction was taken up amounting to £1,

Hollow ay's Ointment akd Pills. — Coughs, Influenza. —The soothing properties of these medicaments render them well worthy of trial in all diseases of the respira tory organs. In common oelds and influenza, the pills, taken internally, and the ointment rubbed over the chest and throat, are exceeding efficacious. When influenza is epidemic this treatment is the easiest, safest, and surest. Holloway's Pills purify the blood, remove all obstacles to its free «ircu latiori through the'lungs, relieve the over gorged air tubes, and render respiration free, without reducing the s>rgngth, irritat ing the nerves, or depressing the spirits; such are the ready means of escaping from suffering when afflicted with colds, coughs, bronchitis, and other chest complaints, by which the health of so many is seriously and permanently injured in most countries.

The best medicine known is SANDER and SONS' EUCALPTI EXTRACT. Test ita eminent powerful effects in coughs, colds, influenza, etc.—the relief is instantaneous. Ttiousands give the most gratifying testi mony. 'Ifis Majesty jfche King of Italy, and medical syndicates all '^ver''iiie glqbe, are its patrons. Bead the official reports that accompany each bottle. We have no occ»» sion to offer rewards in proof of the genuine ness of our references. The official reports of medical clinics and universities, the I official communication of the Consul-General for Italy at Melbourne; the diploma awarded International Exhibition, Amsterdam—all these are authentic documents, and, as such, not open to doubt. We acid here epitome of one of the various cases treated by Siegon, ty,D , Profess^, etp, I}urnj»)g, «f hang through tiie Explosion of a, anwl ail s]fcoVe. T^ho-epidermis oii the voIiV arid palmer side of 'the hand of th« thirty-year old patient was completely separated and lifted tip as far as th« joint of the hand- The likewise lifted nails were hanging loor* ifid h|}l of the wh»}n« of the n»ij of $6 S'lui* ftn^er coalod, 'She wound* tft«s etosracsiF iteafclf 'In'""' !'weJJir 'urn^r , <siUy application of Eucalypti Extract dressing. The patient has retained the fujl \ w^ft|ie^»i'-(^yt.r ■■ ■-"■■■■■ "\-i

Ashburton Live Stock Market.

Mr D. Thomas (late with Matson, Cox and Co.) reports upon {the live stock market in the Ashburton district for tho week ending October 31st, 1890, as follows, viz :—On Tuesday, at the Ash btirton Yards, the usual weekly marktt was held; The entry of sheep was agam a small one, quality being conspicuous by its absence. When two or three lines WRre taken out of the catalogue for the day tho balance was either second-rate sheep or culls. The entry for the day consisted of 2833 sheep and 13 head of ■cattle, of which my entry comprised 1169 sheep and 6 head of cattle. Strange to say there were no fat sheep in, a few .stragglers only being[submitted' for butcher's use. Luckily they were not ■wanted. My principal sales were .:•—B4 j four-tooth crossbreds, very good, 16s 6d ; 20 fat sheep 17s, 37 crossbred ewes and lambs TJs 6d, 223 crossbred ewes and Jambs 11s 6d, 80 crossbred ewes and lambs 12s 6d, 16 mixed sheep 11s 3d to lls 6d, 05 crossbred hoggets 10s 7d, 111 crossbred hoggets 8s Id, 142 crossbred hoggets 8s 6d, &c, Ac. In cattle the prices realised are not worth quoting, although I sold some Iwef ac 20a per 1001b. During the week I have sold for Mr McArthur, 421 crossbred ewes and lambs at 13a 9d on the ground; for Acton Estate, 240 ewes and lambs on the ground at 8s 6d ; and for other clients, 315 cross bred hoggets at lls 9d, 504 crossbred hoggetsvat 10s 3d, Ac, &c. The result of Tuesday's sale was exactly what I fore told in my last report, vis., that if good crossbred hoggets or half fat young eross breds were placed before the public just now, they would bring higher values than they have yet done this year. They did so; whilst inferior sheep may be quoted easier than they were. On Saturday I held a clearing sale for Messrs Totty Bros., livery stable keepers, Ashburton. I had a very large audience, and everything submitted realised good prices, as follows :—Lady's saddle, £4 15s; gent's do, £110s and £2 7s 6d ; harness, per sot, £2 5s to £4 10s ; double J»«ggy» *20 5s ; single buggy, £8 10s ; waggonette, £16 10s; brake, £8 6s; horses, £8 10s, £13 10s, £17 each, &c., &c. ' ' .' ,"■ .■■ ■■■ f "■■■■■■■■■•:.■;

On Friday, at Kemp's Old Farm, I held a clearing sale in conjunction with the National Mortgage Company, of live and dead stock, &c. There was a fair attend ance of the public, and considering the age and condition of the articles offered, a very good sale was the result, which to the seller ought to be a happy release. Last week I held my usual fortnightly sale of sheepskins, &c., at which I cata logued 975 sheepskins and small packages of wool. The sale was a good one, prices being even. Beat crossbred green skins made 6s to 6s 6d ; best dry skins, 5s 3d to 6s 3d; best merino skins, os to 5a lid ; best dry merino skins, 4s to 6s 3d each ; dry skins, by the lb, 3£d, sd, 8d to 6|d per lb. , t • ' v ,

The Weather.

Customs Revenue.

[per press association.]

Wellington, November 1. The Customs revenue collected in the colony last month was L 123.518, as against L 128.787 for September, and L 117.667 for October, 1889. The total for the seven months of the financial year is L.882,467, be ing L 19,134 over the Treasurer's estimate for that period. The Beer Duty for the colony last month was L 4994, for September L 4654, and for October 1889 L 5090. Auckland paid LI 149, Wellington L 544, Christchurch L 1044, Dunedin L 1065. For the seven months the total wm L 30.571, showing a deficit of L 928 as compared with the estimate.

CRICKET

ASHBURTON V LONGBEACH.

The first match for several years between the Longbeach and Ashburton clubs was played on Saturday on the Longbeach ground, a paddock adjoining the homestead, which afforded a capital pitch, and the ground generally was in eicellent condition. The Ashburton team left Ashburtom at about eight o'clock in a coach and four driven by Mr G. F. Fcott, and after a spanking run of two hours, reached the Longbeach station, where a collation was provided by Mr J. C. N. Grigf. This over, the game began, Longbeach going first to the , wicket, Simms and Pender facing the bowling of G. W. Andrews and Dixon. A strong nor'west wind was blowing down the wicket, and Andrews bowled from the upper end, and so did best work, taking all the wickets except one. Five double figures were gained in this innings by the | Longbeach men -viz., Soal 27, Bucket idge 16, Pender 14, Dawkins 13, and Tirnms 11. The total innings amounted to 101, which would have been greatly reduced had six catches offered by some . of the above players been accepted by the Ashburton fieldsman. Ashburton took the bat, but their score only reached 34, the fast underhand bowling of Pender doing extraordinary damage. Although Merewether stonewalled for a long time, he was able to get only 4, and the highest individual score w^a U, Andrews fi. flic Y4sftors had thus to follow on, and getting more accustomed to Fender's bowling, and Pender himself perhaps falling away a little towards the end of the innings, the visitors made a better record, G. W. Andrews getting 20 (not out), Rees 13, and T. Sawle 12—the total reaching 76-~just saving a defeat in one innings by nine runs. To get these nine runs Longbeach essayed the bat, but before the number to win wasj reached; three wickets, h^d, fallen. The Long beach fielding was remarkably good and jtfi excellence stood out in strong con trast to that of the visitors, who will doubtless profit by. the lessen given. During the play Mr Grigg provided tea for the players, as well as; alsundauoe/ of. cider from the Sfey* ordhard ß a drink, that was Irighfy relished by all the #bl4. "At six o^ock I'Mr Grigg enter tained both 'teams at dinner, laid in the homestead dinning room in the hospitable fsfcyto well-known at Lsn|bejwh, Fojr

Ashburton team R. M. Buchanan acted as umpire and gave unqualified satisfaction, Mr Mainwa'ring keeping score. Cheers having been* given by each team for the other, and a hearfcy round for Mr Grigg and' his father the pilgrims returned home,' and reached Ashburton at nine o'clock having thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The return match will be played at Ashburton on an early date, when an equally pleasant day will no doubt be spent. The following 1 are the detailed scores : — Longbeacii. Ist Innings. Simins,bG. Andrews... ... >...' 0 Ponder, b G. Andrews ... 14 '.yjti Timms, b G. Andrews 11 Dawkins. b G. Andrews 13 Buckeridge, st Merewether, b ' G. Andrews 16 Soal, c Rees, bG. Andrews ... ... 27 J. C. N. Crigg,,c Dixon, bG. Andrews 1 Norrish, c Oranfield, bG. Andrews ... 2 Ellis, b Cranfield '..i 3 Cobb, not out ... ... ; 0 Humphries, c Bell, b Andrews 4,. 3 Extras... , ... ... ... ... 11; 101 2nd Innings. Simms. 1 b w, b G. Andrews 0 Pender, run out .2 W. Tirams, c E. Andrews, b G. Andrews 0 Dawkiris, not out .5 Soal, not out ... ... 0 Extras 3 10 ASHBCKTON. - 2nd Innings. Cranfield, b Pender 0 Mackay, c Sims, b Soal ... ... 5 Dixon, b Pender 0 T. Sawle, b Pender ... :... .;. 0 Dumaresq, b Pender I. 5 Merewether, run out ;."'4: G. Anrews, b Soal 3| E. Andrews, c and b Soal ... .i 1. 6i Rundle, cSoal, bPender ... .>. 0 Rees, c Soal, b Pender ... ... 3 Bell, not out s . 0 Extras 1.,. M 34 2nd Innings. Oranfield, b Pender .'i. 0 Mackay, b Pender ... .... ... 0 Dixon, b Pender ». 5 T. Sawle, b Pender 12 Dumaresq, sb Grigg, b Soal 5 Merewether, st Grigg, b Soal 0 G. Andrews, not out 20 E. Andrews, c and b Pender 8 Rundle, c and b Pender ;" 5 Rees, c Timms, b Pender 13 Bell, b Pender 0 Extras 8

Corn Exchange Report.

The following is the Corn Exchange report for the week ending Friday, October 31st: — There is no change in the' markets to report. Stocks of wheat are gradually being reduced. There is but little held in the country, and the stores in Christ church and Lyttelton once more present a comparatively empty appearance. Oats are held much =in excess of re quirements. A hand to mouth enquiry for local ' consumption reptesents all the business. Bakley.—The season having passed quotations are nominal.. Potatoes are being sold at; any price,! holders accepting whatever is offering, being only too glad to get cost of sacks and bagging. Dairy Produce.—-After some consider able "hanging up" the Harbor Board have referred the construction of the cool chambers in Port Lyttelton to the Com mittee who were appointed some time since, with ' instructions to reduce *he price of the construction to within £5000, and call for tenders. This means that next year the farmers will have storage accommodation unequalled this side of the line for their butter, &c. Quotations are as follows :—Wheat -Tuscan, 3s 5d to 3s 6d ; Pearl, 3s 4d ; Hunters, 3s 2(1 to 3s 3d. Oats—Prime milling, Is 7d; short bright heavy feed, Is 6d ; inferior sorts, Is 2d to Is 4d. Barley—Nominally, 3s to 3s 3d for prime malting ; feed, Is 6d to Is Bd. Beans and Peas-~2s 4d to 2s 6d. Ryegrass-^Machine dressed, 5s 3d ; cocksfoot', 4|d to 4|d. Dairy Produce — Prime butter, 6d to 6^d; cheese, small loaf shaped, 4d ; larger siz.es, 3d to 3jd. The above prices are those paid to farmers for delivery, f.o.b. Lyttelton, sacks extra.

SPORTING.

ashburton racing club. spring mefmng, 1800. nominations. first day;. Handicap Hurdle Rack ;45 sots. Two miles. Iranhoe College Boy Romulus Ruapehu Druid Don Ashbubton Cup ; 70 soys, lh mile. Rosebud Prime Warden Richlake Diadem Breadalbane St Malo Bay King Ahua : Martha WINDKRMERK HANDICAP ;30 SOYS. Six furlongs. ,' Cymaro Coleara Prima Donna Portadown . Red Cross Fabler Mail Boy Pennine Calm Kilmarnock Ben Coringa j Coogee Coinage Quibble Collingwood Loo The Miller Lady Zetland Spring Handicap ;40 soys. One mile. Heather Bell Tornado Richlake Prime Warden Dragon Nelly Gray Red Cross Inez Liberator StMalo Bay King Loo VonTempsky Sebastopol District Welter Handicap j SO soys. One mile.;. : ; Breadalbane Sir Julius Mailboy Zealot; Calm. Portadown Ben Pennine Rondinella Coinage Martha Collingwood Quibble Jack

SECOND DAY. District Hukdde Handicap ; 35 soys, One and a half miles, ; Cymaro Inchkeifch Romulu.s,, Don Goltegeßoy , Winchmorb Handicap; 30 soys. One • and a quarter miles. Red Cross Sir .Julius V Young Cheviot Portadown Mailboy Fabler j Calm Rosewater Liberator Pennine, Rondinella Sglaasiopool Quibble Jack A9WHij»TOif Raging Club Handicap ; 50 sovsti One and a quarter miles. Rosebud Prime Warden Richlake Inez Breadalbane Diadem Liberator $t |^a Bay King Ahua ' T^'l'emksky, Martha Ojpen WBJ.TBR Handicap ;35 soys. One mile. Heather Bell Tornads ; : Dragon Quftfrlfc Breadaltyj^ Gray Liberator Ruapehu M,wth«s L^q

1 Allenton Handicap ; 30 soys. One' mile. Knight of the Garter Fabler Prima Donna Zealot Emblem Rosewater Mnilboy Pennine Calm "Kilmarnock Bru Coringa Cooyce Coinage Quibble Collinjrwocd Latly Zetland Tho Millar Sir Julius Flying Handicap ;• 35 soys. Five, furlongs. Heather Bell Prime Warden Richlake . Kelly Gray Dragon Inez Red Cross Egalite Mailboy , Lr>o Bay King Portiidown '■" •■ ' Yon Tempsky Coinage Tornado Sevastopol

VICTORIAN RACING CLUB SPRING MEETING.

Melbourne, November 1. , A beautiful spring clay -was. enjoyed for the opening of the V.B.C. Meeting,,and although the day was warm a gentle breeze tempered, the sun's rays.' , The attendance was very large, and -it ,'waß estimated that fully 50,000 were present, including his Excellency Lord Hopetoun, Lord Kintore, Governor of South Austra lia, and Admiral Sir Charles Scott. The following are the results :— Maidbx Platb. Mr J. Wilson's eh c The Serf, 4yrs. - (Moore) 1 Mr S. Cook's b c The Harbor Light, 3yrs ... (Hales) 2 Mr Mayo'sMasterGrrand, 3yrs (Gough) 3 Eight horses started. Melbourne Stakes. Mr D. Wallace's b h Carbine, syrs, 9st 4lb > •;.-.• (Ramage) 1 Mr T. Jones' b c Greaford, 3yrs, 7st 91b (Power) 2 Mr W; Gannon's c h Melos, syrs, 9at 41b (Harris) 3 Hotham Handicap. Mr R. K. Maitland's gr c Grey Gown 6stl2lb ... (Dalton) 1 Mr W. S. Gray's br g Wattle, 7st 31b (Robsori) 2 Mr J. Wilson's eh f Swing, 4yrs, Bsit (Moore) 3 Seventeen horses started. V.R.C. Derby, a sweep of 25 soys each, with 1000 soys added ; second 200 soys and third 100 soys from the stake. Three-year-olds. Colts Bst 101b, fillies Bst 51b. One and a half mile. .97 sub scribers. Mr S. Cook's br c The Admiral, by Richmond—Footstep ... (Hales) 1 Mr J. Wilson's br f Magic Circle, by , First King—Yardley "... (Moore) 2 Mr 1 W. Gannon's eh c Gatling, by Nordenfeldt—Petroleum (Harris) 3 Other starters—Annesley, The Spot, Granite, Correze and. Whimbrel. r Thb Maribyknong Plate. Mr G. Lee's br c Yarran ... (Harris) 1 Mr J. B. Clarke's b f Corvette (Hales) 2 Mr W. R Wilson's b f She (Campbell) 3 Seventeen horses started. Coburg Stakes. . MrJ. B. Clajrk's eh h Crown Jewel

4yrs,.7st 31b. ... (Liddiard) 1 Mr D. S. Wallace's b c Megaphone 3yra, 9st6lb (Ramage) 2 Mr T. Cummings' b h Corythus, aged Bst (Power) 3 Twenty-two horses started.

Primitive Methodist Church.

The anniversary celebration was com menced on Friday evening by a soiree and | public meetina; which were held in j the ! Salvation Army Fortress. The tea jwas on the most ample scale, and was nuriier- j ously attended.; >•■■. ? v ■.- i The public meeting was opened by the Rev W. S. Potter^ whp explained that the church had been placed by the last Conference under his care, in the event, of an interval, between the departure of ( the late minister and the arrival of the ■ new Minister from England. }' .Mr'; Twentytuaii was called Upon to pre side, and delivered a pithy and pointed address upon "Cut Flowers," deducing several moral lessons from the subject. The Rqv J. N, Buttle ,Hpoke of I the social sins which were degrading and-dis gracing humanity, and of the work of the Church in arresting and destroying those evils. i The Rev P. W. Jones (Primitive Methodist, from Malvsrn) then followed with a practical address upon the blessed ness of household religion, and the utility of Cottage prayer meetings; > s Lieutenant Djbvis then addresnod the meeting, and referred in grateful terms to the power of religion in his own ex perience, and his- determination to serve God according to his ability.  The Rev W. S. Potter (of Christchurch) next delivered an address, in which ho apologised for the absence of the Rev James Cocker, the newly appointed Miuister, who had, been unavoidably de tained, but would arrive next week. He s«id that, while wishful not co unduly raise expectations, he knew that in Mr Cocker the congregation would receive a man of great earnestness of purpose and success in soul winning. The rev. gentle man then said that he endorsed Tenny-, son's couplet, viz.— " That man's the best cosmopolite Who loves his country best." And «vhile he rejoiced to meet so many re* presentatives of the Christian Church on the platform, he wished to speak especi ally of the denomination he represented. He then spoke at considerable length of the position and prospects of that body, referring to her institutions and missions, and closed by urging the necessity for iu i creased earnestness in prosecuting Chris tian work/ From his address we learnt that the connexion has trust properties valued ab three-and-a-quarter millions, and that the income last year was half a million. The Rev. J. W. Sawle spokrforcibly upon-the duty of Christian liberality, aihd' deprecated the practice of beginning re trenchment at the house of God. The Rev Mr Gray spoke against uni formity, but charged all Christians to cultivate charity one toward another. The choir sang several selections of music during the evening, and votes of thanks and the benediction by the Rev W. S. Potter brought a sucoessful meet ing to a close.- -,•; " ■ ■:':., ' .

TELEGRAPHIC

HOME AND FOREIGN.

[P£R PKBSS ASSOCUTION.]

London, October 31. The Earl of Jersey sails for Sydney on the 21st November. The Jews resident in England have presented an address to, Ordinal Man ning in commemoration of his silver jubilee. The Rev Hermann Adler was the promoter of the presentation. Mr Stanley, in replying to Mr Troup's statement, says he does not accuse Major Barttelot of imi\\Qj»lity, but something else. Mr Stanley has le& for the United States, wher^v he will deliver a course p£ Inures. Mr Troup, who accompanied the late Stanley Expedition* in the course of an interview faired that the expe dition was* moiety for greed and to secure i \<Wth of Brain Pasha's ivgryi and ajsip.that the relief of Imfa was ofnly a matter of secondary importance. ] He defended *fc* rearguard from the charges leveled against them by Mr

November \, The barque Crummoclc Water, which left Port Pirie on June 30th, is posted at Lloyd's as overdue. The Associated Banks advance £850,000 of the Victorian Loan, repay ment due in January next. An English doctor, the proprietor of a Sanatorium at Nice, proposes to esta blish a Sanatorium at Mildura for the grape cure. The Agents-General have arranged an interview with the Post Office authorities for Mond»yfor tlwcpm^ose of discussing the,beginning o£ the 2Jd rate of postage .to the' colonies in January, ,. .. , _,^. . fVM , II4WM-i ' The Marquis of Hartington speaking at Edinburgh stated the Union party had too much to fear unless 'tliip Go vernment policy already presented was vigorously pressed. before, the general election. The cheese ex R.M.S. Tafnui is realisimg from 30s to 50s per cwt. New Your, November 1. By a collision off the American coast the Spanish steamer/ViscoyA.wasSunk,. and sixty-two lives losti : I The Comte de Paris;h«d ai»nw escape of losing his life at' Pittsbtorg to day, as he was stepping ion Ifche train, but fortunately hdd.on to =the guard rail until rescued by, a.bystander. ■ Zanzib «, November 1. Fifty natives were killed at Witu daring the attacks.by the Britirfiylorce ' — ■! •;/'

AUSTRALIAN

" Sydney, November 2. The departnre of Lord Cnrrington en route for England was witnessed by over 200,000 people, and the''route from Government House to ,theY Rail way Station was literally thronged with spectators. . As his Excellency left the vice-regal residence, he was bombarded ' with flowers, and his carriage was completely covered.' The scene was most brilliant, and showed the high esteem /in which he was held by the Sydney residents.

INTERPROVINCIAL

Oamarit, NoverabV 2. The local Committee of the New Zea land Alliance recently sent out papers to all the electors in the Oamaru electorate, with the object of taking a vote on the subject of the "Act to Extend the Principle of Local Option." The Bill was introduced into the House last-session... 868 voting papers-were returned* 661 in favour of the passing of the Bill and 131 against it. Seventy : six informal votes were recorded. About 300 voting papers sent were not called for or de livered in time for the vote. „ :

Labor Questions.

[per vhesb association.]

London, October»3l. The shipowners are afraid that if the proposition to lay up . all the vessels in the United Kingdom is carried into effect foreign vessels would be utilised and the trade of great Britain thereby diverted into other channels. November 1. Mr J. D. Fitzgerald, the Sydney labor delegate in an interview with a representative of v tlie. "Pall Mall Gazette, stated that the strike in Australia was owing, to the toasters attempting; to - smash up Unions. That was the kernel of the matter, and not the question of the. employment of non-union labor. The employers were, he said, determined to upset the right of the men to form Unions^ and he strongly denounced the telegram sent to England from Australia by Mr H. Champion. The labor leaders are 1 jubilant at the defeat of the Gillies' Government in V ictoria. The " Times" referring to the de feat of the Victorian Government, says it is based on a general sense of the Government's, delinquency, and the disapproval of the strikers is;onjjr one factor. The "Times" declares that it is sheer impudence on the part of Mr JY D. Fitzgerald to assert that the employers have interfered with the formation of Unions by the Jabor A manifesto issued . by the ship owners refers to the collapse of the Australian strikes and states that a similar defeat awaits aggressive Unionism in England. .; \, ••• Referring to the defeat of the faillies' Government "St James* Gazette" doubts whether Mr Munro will tolerate rowdyism more than did Mr Gillies. A circular just issued by the Union ist* appeals to trades for an advance •f money to assist the./ Australian strikers, and guarantees that any money advanced will be repaid. ■; Wbijjnotox, November!. The outcome of the meeting of strikers is that the Harbor Board and each of the Shipping Companies have received a letter from the local Secretary of the Wharf Laborers' Union, notifying that members of that body are prepared to resume work on Monday. The seamen and firemen have not mwfe a move to return, and it is understood fchev have, decided that no effort >tb get back should be made at present. The free laborers en the wharf intend to form a benefit association. ; ' ' * , DuwßDwr, November 1. TAt a meeting of the fecal branch of the Wharf Laborers' Uuion, it was decided to return to their former employment, and * ; copy of the resolution was telegraphed to. the other, branches throughout the cokmy for an expression of opinion. '< ■r At a meeting of the Seamen's Uafon Mr- Millar delivered an address,' after which it was decided to continue the strike vntiE a settlement is come to in Australia;

Latest Telegrams.

1 (Received Nor. 3,l<U& *„,,) fo^^vJf'jTeiiiVter 2, A. circular issued r^ the Trades Council states that tfa yariousntrades i m England have, sufficient fonds in SSiS^'™* 1* thoih * **'-gni* the £20,000 roq^red, by the Australian striker^ rf the, respective Unions are agreeable to the funds beir.g"<levoted to that object. The circular; also ap peals to the Unions in Canada and the United States of America" torender necesaary assistance to $\&, strikers in Australia. Mklwwbhb, November 3. The officers have written to the , Steamship Owners submitting to them ! their riews. Their claims we a right Ito combine for the increase of salary, land establishment of three watches. The owners have replied recognising the first; claim, and informing the* officers that claims with respect to* watches, are still under consideration of * owners.' The assurance gix*t» by i owners hm been accepted by the,*

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1890.



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TO THE ELECTORS OF ASHBURTON.... ■ §• V-^ENTLEMEN,— Having been requested by many of the Electors of this District to offer myself as a Candidate to represent your interests in Parliament, I have much pleasure in placing my services at your disposal i I will arrange at an early'date to address you at every convenient centre of population throughout the District. I have the honor to be Your Obedient Servant, 10 147 EDWARD G. WRIGHT. TIMBER MERCHANT, HAVELOCK STREET Opposite Harrisons Auction Mart, TTAS IN STOCK Large Supplies of— Building Timber, Stakes and Posts, Galvanised Corrugated Iron, Builders Ironmongery, Turnery, Furniture, and Fancy Goods IN ENDLESS VARIETY. URNITURE MADE TO ORDER IN ANY DESIGN AT SHORTEST NOTICE Sole Agent in Ashburton forCleggs Perambulators. FISHING SFASON, 1890. FISHIJNG TACKLE, Fi iE Hi Pi 1890 1H GT A 1891 TUSTarrived, ex "DORIC " from best O English and American Manufac turers a large and well assorted stock of nil Fishina requisites. Rods, Lines, Reels, Minnows, Flies, Gaff Hooks, single, double and treble, Mountings, assorted Hooks; Waterproof Stockings, India Rubbercrack proof Gum Boots, water proof Fish BrtEfS In great variety, including latest pat terns. Every article of the season at lowest prices. Fishing Licenses can now be obtained rom mo. ALSO.—New Stock of CRICKETING and TENNIS MATERIALS. W. ZANDER, Direct Importer Fisliing Tackle. Tobbacconist and Fancy Goods. Ladies and Gentlemen's Hairdriissing Saloon -IN CONSEQUENCE OF THE I,ate Strike, an utter collapse of the R E T AIL DRAPERY and CLOTHING TRADES has taken place, and the business of the Wholesale Houses is paralysed, and their Warehouses Blocked with the Season's Shipments j consequently any otte in *■ position to buy could have done so at Xfc«lr »wn Price and Term*. Fortunately for the undersigned, they not being overstocked, were able to clear lines at prices which will convince our friends, and the public of Ashbur ton, when they see the selling quota tions now marked in Plain Figures on our Goods that the foregoing state ment regarding the Wholesale Stocks Is perfectly reliable. MITCHELX IL. mURNETI itchelJLj (Sj JlurneX\j KAIAPOI HOUSE. SOMERSET LIVERY STABLES. JOHN NEWMAN, Proprietor. fTHESE old established and favorite X central Livery Stables are now in my hands, and it will be my constant effort to again bring their business into the front rank, and make these stables what their position and accommodation murrant them— THE PREMIER LIVERY STABLES •f the Ashburton County. Buggies, Traps, Saddle Horses, etc., al ways on hire, with skilful drivers ready At the shortest notice. Open or Close Carriages for Wedding «r«tther parties. <?abs at any hour, day or night. LOOSE BOXES for stallions and race horses. Country customers are guaran teed every accommodation at the lowest Proprotoft,



U 4 NION STEAMSHIP COMPANY, (LIMITED.) NOTIOB *t"N consequence of the Disorganisation I. of Shipping Labor, the Directors re gret they are UNABLE TO ADVERTISE THE RUNNING OF STEAMERS AS USUAL Intending PASSENGERS and SHIP PERS will receive ALL POSSIBLE INFORMATION at the Company's Offices. GEORGE JAMESON, Agent, Ashburtom