SPORTING.

SALE OF THOROUGHBREDS.

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Syi.ney, January 21. The sale of thoroughbreds at Hobart ville Stud realised 7618g5. The Trenton— Paquitio colt was sold to Mr Wilson, of Victoria, for 600gs. The Trenton—Mona colt brought 410gs, and" Trenton—Geral dine colt 560gs. These were the highest prices.

Wellington Cup.

flynisea ... 1 Boulanger ... ... .... 2 St. Andrew 3

Improvement in Ireland.

Ireland, says an English journal, is on the eve of better days. The potato famine is a misfortune which m any case must be widely felt, but the extent of the mischief is less than it seemed likely te be, and the country is m a better con dition to bear it than is would have been if the visitation had come five years sooner. Good Government—what Lord Salisbury rightly called strong govern ment—has wrought wonders m Ireland. The land league has succeeded m some places— as at Tipperary and on the Pon sonby estate —m interrupting for a time the ordinary cultivation of the land, but it has not checked the progress of the country. The last Irish Agricultural Blue Book shows that while there is a decrease of 237 051 acres m the area of land under crops, as compared with the acreage under crops m 1889, there is an increase of 212,887 acres m the quantity under grass. But the increasfe m every branch of live stock is especially notice able. Horses, asses, cattle, sheep, pigs, goats, poultry—m every one of these classes the numbers show a considerable advance on those of 1889. Of sheep there are 53-1,618 more ; of pigs 189,607 more ; of cattle 146,579 more ; while m the item of poultry the excess is 554,592. ' Other evidences of the improved state of the country and condition of the people are to be found m abundance. Not the least important are those which are the immediate results of effective government. Agrarian outrages have been reduced m three years, under the present adminis tration, from 632 to 340. In the two and a half yeara from June, 1887, to Decem ber, 1890, the cases of complete boy cotting were reduced from 866 to 2, and those of partial boycotting from 4035 to 150. There are marked decreases also m the statistics of other crimes, while the number of paupers, between 1887 and 1890, fell from 113,241 to 107,700. In spite, therefore, of dark spots like Tipper ary, where the desolation is the deliberate work of a' criminal conspiracy, it is evident that the country is recovering from a plague of evil which has so long afflicted it. The evidences of actual pros perity are even more striking. Thus m three years, from the end of 1886 to the end of 1889, the increase m the Post Office Savings Banks deposits amounted to £759 000; In the Joint Stock Banks, during the same period, there was an increase of more than two millions and three-quarters m the credit balances. The railway statistics tell the same story of growing prosperity. The receipts of the various lines iir the first twenty-six weeks of the present year were £126.147 more than those m the first half of 1886. In view of these remarkable facts, and of the determination, alike on the part of the Government and the people, to j.ut an end to the tyranny of the League, we cannot be mistaken m anticipating better times for Ireland.

Billiards Extraordinary.

A BREAK OF 3304. Play of an extraordinary description was witnessed ab the Royal Aquarium on the all-in match of 15,000 up being con tinued for the third day (sfch November) between W. J. Peall and C. Dawson, the Huddersfield professional, the latter re ceiving 3000 start. Overnight the totals stood :—Peall, 5001; Dawson, 4087, the leader being m play with an unfinished 85 (27 spots). Resuming operations, the champion spot-player displayed marvel lous form, as he retained possession all the afternoon, making the break into 1336, the full score reading—Peall, 6252 ; Daw son, 4087. Going on m the evening the Brixtonian continued to play magnifi cently, and, m fact, kept possession of the table, having compiled the largest break on record—24l6—with 93, 3, 150, 123, 172, 120, and 103 spots (unfinished), his previous best being 2413—made, strangely enough, on 4th November, 1886. Full game when play ceased : Peall, 7332; Dawson, 4087. Throughout the day Daw son played the part of spectator, never handling the cue once either afternoon or evening—a record m itself. When play was resumed on the sth the gallery pre sented an animated appearance ; and long before the little Brixtonian made his bow, cue m hand, to continue his overnight break, not a seat was vacant, and the greatest excitement prevailed. It was ex pected that che spot stroke champion would make a phenomenal record, and Messrs Wright and Co. intimated their intention of piesenting him with £50 if he made 3000. Starting quietly at first the Brixtonian, with his customary coolness, soon got well set, and scoring hundred after hundred m rapid fashion reached a total of 3001. At this point he rested awhile, and, amid deafening cheers, was presented with a £50 note by Messrs. Wright and Co., and a chronograph by Messrs. Ken dall and Dent as a memento of the occasion. On resuming the champion carried his contribution up to 3304, with 93, 3, 150, 123, 172, 120, and 400 spots, bringing the totals to—Peall, 8220; Daw eon, 4087. Subsequently, the Brixtonian compiled 532 (144 spots), unfinished, and his opponent 114 (48 spots), and at the adjournment the game stood : Peall, 8752; Dawson, 4127. In the evening the leader made the full break up to 611 (171 spots) and then added 747 (120 and 110 spots), and 419 (127 spots), unfinished, while Dawson made a better display, with 368 (116 spots) and 115 (35 spots), and when play ceased the respective figures were : Peall (m play), 10,001; Dawson, 4726.

A Happy Marriage.

He loved a maid, But half afraid, He never told his passion, Of course she knew, But, bashful too, s She waited, woman fashion. At last one day, The gossips say, While they were idly chatting, "A mouse petite Ean by their feet And shot across the matting. He was so near That, wild with fear, She threw her arms about him. He clasped her tight, And soothed her fright— How could she ever doubt him % His courage rose, I'ou may suppose, After that fearful danger. This week the same Pair chose a name To give a little stranger.

Alleged Misappropriation.

[per'prkss Association.] Auckland, January 21. Hip PoUce Court to-day Mark Raw

lins, on remand, appeared to answer a charge of having stolen certain moneys belonging to the Para ell Orphan Home. Mr Williamson, the prosecuting solicitor, said he proposed to withdiaw the informa tion as at first laid, which charged the accused with simple larency, and sub stitute another. It appeared thatßawlins had a beneficial interest m this money, consequently the charge has been varied accordingly. Five or six other charges would be made, charging the accused with having misappropriated various funds connected with the Orphan Home, of which he was treasurer. It would also be charged against the accused that he mis appropriated a cheque given him to pay for certain goods. Two further charges will be laid re specting the Bank accounts ef the children attached to the Homo, who paid m a portion of their wages on the under standing that accused would place it m their credit. This had not been done., Rawlins acted as treasurer m an hono rary capacity for many years, and as far as can be ascertained the deficiency is £1300 or £1400. Evidence was heard m support of the charges. Rawlins was committed for trial on a charge of embezzling certain moneys belonging to the Orphan Home, Parnell. A number of similar charges are to be taken.

MAGISTERIAL

ASHBURTON -THURSDAY,

(Before Mr C. A. Wray, R.M.)

CATTLE AT LARGE.

M. Hurley was fined 5s for allowing two cows to roam at large on the public roads. John Campbell was fined 20s and 7s costs for having allowed eight head of cattle to stray upon the Methven line, i Thomas Blackburn pleaded not guilty to a charge of allowing two head of cattle to graze on the public road north of Dromore on the 14th December. VV. de B. Comp ton, poundkeeper and ranger, gave evi dence as to having seen the cattle grazing on the road for some considerable time. Defendant said that he leased a railway reserve from the Department, and his cattle were being driven thence to the water race at Dromore crossing when Compton saw them. Kis daughter was m charge of them. Walter Candy was similarly charged with grazing a cow on the Chertsey road, other than m the ordinary course of driving stock. Mr 1 Crisp appeared for Candy. The circum stances of Blackburn's and Candy's cases were identical—matters of the cows being put m charge of little boys and girls io be driven to the water, while the older people were harvesting. The exception ally dry weather had also causer] more moving about for water than usual. His Worship did not find m the evidence sufficient proof to show that the cattle had been allowed to graze an inordinate length of time while on their way to and from the water, and dismissed the cases. James E. Pilbrow was fined 7s 6d and costs for allowing three horses to be at large m the Alleuton district. Samuel Corrigan was accused of having grazed four cows at Tinwald on the public road, on the 24th December. Spencer Comp ton, son of the poundkeeper, said Corri gan was lying down by the roadside and the cows were grazing while, he lay there. This was denied m toto by the defendant, aad the Magistrate accepted his statement and dismissed the charge. ALLEGED THREATENING LANGUAGE.

Alick Kane was accused with having used threatening and abusive language to Julia Brown, on the 10th January, at Newtown, Rakaia. Mr Wilding appeared for complainant, and Mr Purnell for defendant. Timothy Cronin said he was m a trap with Kane on the 10th January, near the complainant's hou?e. Kane saw the old woman going into her house, and drove fast to get- up to her. Having reached the place, Kane called the complainant, and when si • came he threitened to strike her with his whip handle, and used foul, obscene, and threatening language towards Bliss Brown, who is an elderly woman. Wit ness interfered to prevent an assault, and m a jostle with Kane, witness was put down. Julia Brown corroborated Cronin's < eviclence,giving the objectionable language with marked distinctness. Mr Purnell called Alick Kane, who said that on the 10th January m Rakaia, he met Cronin who asked him to carry a keg of beer for him m his trap up to Newtown. Con sented, and Cronin came into the cart with the beer. The beer was not broached on the way. Opposite Brown's house Cronin without any warning or provoca tion seized witness and pulled him about. Julia Brown came out at Cronin's call and tried to strike witness with a broken iron fence standard, In the struggle Cronin tore the sleeve from witness's coat. Julia Brown accused witness of having struck Cronin, and witness called her a Tar. Knew no reason why Cronin had assaulted him. By Mr Wilding: Had known Cronin for seven years, and never had any quarrel with him before. Was talking about nothing on the road to Newtown. At Brown's house Cronin asked him to pull up, and having done so Cronin made an onset upon him and tore his coat. (Left Sitting.)

CRICKET.

ABHBURTON C.C. v CAMERON ST. WESLEYAN C.C.

The above match was played m the Domain on Wednesday afternoon. G. W. Andrews acted as captain of the Wes leyans, and L. F. Andrewes of the Ash burton Cricket Club, and the latter, winning the toss, opened the game by sending his men first to the wicket. The first innings closed for a total of 58, J. Saw2e with 10 being the only one to reach double figures, and Simpson next highes* t with 8. After an adjournment of a few minutes, during which tea was very kindly provided by the lady friends of tie Wesleyan club, and which was highly appreciated. The first inhings of the latter was started with G. W. Andrews and the Rev. Mr Buttle at the wicket, to the bowling of Dixon and Kidd, the two batsmen bringing the score to 18, when Mr Buttle wascaught at slip, after playing well for his three. With the exception of G. W. Andrews who put together 28, giving two chances during his innings, one being m his first over or two, none of the other players managed to reach double figures, the next highest scorer being Murray with 7, the innings closing for a total of 62, only 4 ahead of their opponents. The Ashburton Cricket Club followed with their second innings, which closed with the score at 73, Simpson with 17, Cuth bertson 11, and Davis 10 being the highest scorers, although Dixon played very steadily, being at the wickets for over an hour for his score of 3. There not being sufficient time for two innings each, the match resulted, after a most pleasant game, m a win for the Wesleyans on the first innings by 4 runs. It has been arranged to play a return match between the two clubs next Wednesday at 2.30 p.m. The players will be the same as far as possible, and it is hoped they will make an early start and play the game out. The following are the pcores: — Ashbueton C.C. —First Innings.— Cuthbertson, c Purchase b G. Andrews, 5 ; Dixon, c• — b G. Andrews, 5 ; Savle, b G. Andrews, 10; Russell, b Buchanan, 2 ; L. E. Andrewes, b G. Ahdrewes, 0; Kidd, b G. .Andrews, 7; Makeig, c and b G. Andrews, 3 ; Davis, c Murray, 5 ; Simpson, not out, 8 ; McLean, b G. Andrewes, 2 ; Bell, b Buchanan, 5 ; extras 6. Total, 58. Second Innings,—Dixon, b E, Andrews,

3 ; Sawle, b G. Andrews, 0 ; Simpson, c andbßuchanan, 17 ; Russell, b Buchanan, 0 ; Kidd, b R Andrews 7 ; Makeig, b R Andrews, 5 ; Andrewes, c Orr, b E. Andrews^ 6 ; Cuthbertson, b E Andrews, 11 ; Davis, b Buchanan, 10 ; McLean, not out, 1; Bell, c Buttle, b Andrews, 4; Extras, 9. Total, 73. Wesleyan C.C. First Innings. — Andrews, G.W , b Davis, 26 ; Buttle, Rev., c Dixon bKidd, 3 ; Buchanan, A. b Dixon, 4 ; Bomring ton, c Andrewes b Dixon, 4; Andrews, E., li Russell, J ; Pnuling, b Dixon, 4: Orr, N., b Ru«sell, 1 ; Buchanan, b Russell, 1 ; Purchase, E., nob out, 0 ; Murray, c and b Dixon, 7 ; Carson, b. Dixon, 0. Extras, 9. Total, 62.

CANTERBURY V. OTAGO.

The following team has been selected by Mr A. M. "Oilivier to do battle for Canterbury m the forthcoming Interpro vincial cricket match, Otago v Canterbury, which is to be played at Christchurch on Friday and Saturday, January 23rd and 24ih :~-F. Wilding, A. Labatt, H. De Maus, L. A. Cuff, H. Ridley, G. Marshall, n. Halley, H. Ogier, A. Harman, W. J. Cotterill, J. F. Hartland.

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HOME AND FOREIGN.

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(Received January 22, 10.30 a.m.) DR KOCH. London, January 21. Professor Stuart has asked Dr Koch if he would undertake experi ments with the view of discovering an infections disease which would destroy rabbits. Dr Koch refused, and also declined to allow an Australian delegate to work under his direction. He stated he was aware su^h diseases had occurred and ad vised the Australian colonies to appoint two bacteriologists to study diseases which might be made available for the purpose, one working in Europe and one in Australia. He was of opinion that the discovery of a suitable disease was feasible. Koch denies that he is angry with the femperor of Germany on account of his littitude towards critics. Professor Stuart has been promised a con tinuous supply of lymph.

SUICIDE.

The Duke of Bedford committed suicide. Verdict at the inquest was " teinperorary insanity caused by pain."

THE RAILWAY STRIKES.

Numbers of drivers and stokers have resumed work on the Caledonian Com pany's lines and the collapse of the strike is expected.

DEATH OF KING KALAKAUA.

Washington, January 21. Kalakaua, King of Hawaii is dead

Mr J. G. Blame is mobilizing the United States forces. He denies the report that he would agree to allow free access to Behring Straits,

THE WINTER.

Paris, January 21. Fifty thousand people are out of work m Paris owing to the frosfc. The Chamber of Deputies is voting immense sums for their relief.

GERMAN DISARMAMENT.

Berlin, January 21. It is reported that the Emperor ad mits there .is some foundation for the report about his disarmament pro posals. He. believes that the intro duction of smokeless powder will render war impossible.

AUSTRALIAN

[Received January 21, 11.45 a.m.] FLOODS. Sydney, January 22. In consequence of the floods traffic m North Wagga has been carried on m boats. A man, name unknown, has been drowned. The river Murray has inundated the low lying lands m the Albury district, and many thousands of sheep hare been washed away.

SMALLPOX.

Melbourne, January 22. The P. and O. steamer Vittoria has arrived with one of the native crew suffering from a disease suspiciously like smallpox. She has been quaran tined m consequence.

NEW HEBRIDES.

Hobaet, January 22. The Federal Council is discussing Mr Shields' motion to offer better facilities for British settlers m the New Hebrides. Mr Mackorsan said that the Victorian Government was practically asking Great Britain to assume the sovereignly of the islands m defiance of the agreement with France.

RAILWAY PROJECTS.

Adelaide, January 22. A Royal Commission has been ap pointed to enquire into the advisable ness oi: constructing a railway line to the Queensland border.

TFB ASHBTTHI >N fttTARDIAN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 1891



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MISS BARRATT'S PRIVATE SCHOOL, Camekon Street, West. WILL Re-Open on MONDAY, 26th January. Subjects taught— Eng lish, Drawing, Music, and Singing. Miss Barratt will be at home from 21st inst. Cameron Street, West, 17th January, IS9L 1 99 PUBLIC NOTICE. HAVING decided to relinquish btisi hess m Ash burton,- I take this opportunity of thanking my Friends and Customers for their Patronage m the past, and. trust they will continue to favor my successors, Messrs Rollitt & Co. ALBERT ROBERTS, Grain Merchant, West Street. ' IN REFERENCE TO THE ABOVE, WE are now m a position to arrange with Farmers and others to Store Grain at Lowest Current Rates.,; Large supply of Corn Sacks and Ttvine on hand. I*9o ROLLITT & CO.



WANTED ewry man m the County to have a suit of the Ashburton Tweeds.—Robert A-ujojjn, Ashburton Clothing Mart, Saunder's Buildings.. LONGBBACH ROAD BOARD. HTENDERS are invited for— Making Four Fords on Boundary Road Tenders close at our office at 12 noon on SATURDAY, January 24th, 1891. C. E. FOOKS & SON, S7B District (Surveyors. FUNERAL NOTICE. rPHE Friends of Mr Patrick Cliiford 1. are respectfully informed that the Funeral of hi.s late beloved child, Patrick, will move from his residence. Princess Street,at 2 o'clock p.m., on FRIDAY,the 23rd inst., tor the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS, 1 124 Undertakers. TO CONTRACTORS. rpENDERS are invited till six p.m. on _L 24th inst., for the erection of a Dwelling House near Tinwald. Plans, &c, may be seen at my ofhce, Tyne street, Oamaru, and at Lagmohr Station, Q'inwald. Tenders to be lodged at my office. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J. M. FORRESTER, Architect. *~BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON LICENSING DISTRICT. IHERKBY give Notice, m accordance j with the Provisions of the Licensing Committee Act, 1881, Amendment Ac , 1882, and the Triennial Licensing Com mittees Act, 1889, that a POLL for the Election of FIVE Persons to form the Licensing Committee of the Borough of Ashburton, and for the purpose of taking the Vote of Ratepayers of the said Dis trict to determine whether the number of Publicans', New Zealand Wine, Accom modation, or Bottle Licenses may or may not respectively be increased m the said District, will be held at the Borough Council Chamber, Baring Square West, Ashburton, on MONDAY, the 9th day of, February, 1891. Nominations m the form set forth m the Second Schedule of '' The Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876," wiil be re ceived at the Town Clerk's Office till 12 o'clock Noon on FRIDAY, the 30th day of January, 1891. CHAS. E. FOOKS, Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, Jan. 22, 1891. 1+123 A USTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVI A DENT SOCIETY Established 1849. FOR LIFE ASSURANCE ON THE MUTUAL PRINCIPLE. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH HEAD OFFICE—CUSTOM HOUSE QUAY, WELLINGTON. LOCAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Hon. Morgan S. Grace, C.M.G., M.D., M.L.C. (Chairman). Charles John Johnston, Esq. (Deputy- Chairman). Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq. The Hon. Eiward Richardson, C.M.G., M.H.tt. Nicholas Reid, Esq. ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £1,625.000 STERLING. INVESTED FUNDS EXCEED £9,000,000 STERLING, REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD AS SURE WITH THIS SOCIETY: IT is the only Colonial Life Office giving Annual Bonuses, reducing the net cost of Assurance to the Lowest Possible Limit. It is the old largest, wealthiest, and most prosperous Mutual Life Office m the Southern Hemisphere. ITS Bonuses are larger thaiv those of any other Life Office of similar age m auy other part of the world. The Society has distributed amongst its members upwards of £4,050,000 m Qash Bonuses, representing Reversionary Bonuses exceeding £8,006,000 sterling. AFTER making unusual ample reserves, the Cash Surplus for division for the year 1889 was £426,494, a larger amount of profit than has ever been realised or divided m one year by any other office of the British Empire. THE Society issued 11,664 New Policies during the year 1889, assuring £3,679,459, with new Premiums amount ing to £133,411. The Society Offers UNDOUBTED SECURITY, LIBERALITY, PROFIT? ITS investments m New Eealand securi ties are £1,273,514, and all the surplus Branch accumulations are invested m th© Colony, thus making it essentially a THOROUGHLY COLONIAL INSTITUTION. BE CAREFUL YOU SELECT THIS SOCIETY, AND DO NOT BE DECEIVED BY THE SIMILARITY OF NAME OF SOME OF THE YOUNGER AUSTRA LIAN OFFICES. EDWARD W. LOWE, Residonh Secretary. Christchurch District Office, W. H. DERRY, Local Broker, Agency Clerk. H ZANDER. (J.S.S. CO ISBnH U.S.S., CO fey* a V... Iff ' TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited. The Company's Steamers have now re sumed time-table running to all ports. THEEXCURSION SEASON Will open Ist DECEMBER Next. Return tickets at reduced Fares. TRIPS TO WEST COAST SOUNDS On or about 14th and 26th JANUARY, and sth FEBRUARY. GEO. JAMESON, Agent, Ashburton. £=~— — iLr ■ - f O* JD. O E V M O U R SURGEON DENTIST, 15 Colombo Street (new Buildings neap Corner of Gloucester Street.) Established 1869 Scale of Charges : ! Extraction, 2s 6d per tooth ; fillings, 5s per tooth. _______ ■ , A reduction made where a number require attending. | artificial" teeth. The charges for artificial teeth are made with a view to strict economy, regulated Jay such circumstances -is cases present, or si^ch materials as patients prefer. Par ticulars given on application. Consulta tion free.* Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas) administered when required. Attendance, $0 a.m. to 6 p.m. i§..Colombo Sfajasx, Crrkxchurch. i m



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