bowed very bitter fight. The con stable was very forbearing, ami not uob use any undue violence. He only struck prisoner on the arm slightly with the handcufik The man bit MeG ill's finger badly. Mr Cuthbertson said he had been retained for the man's defence m conse quence of the indignation expressed by several individuals who had seen the struggle, at the brutality shown by the constable. He called Win* Mitchell, draper, m the employ of Mitchell and Turner. At half-past five the previous day was near Butler's hotel, when be saw McGill and the prisoner. They had come down from the Wakanui road, and while there the constable did ' not even have his hand upon the prisoner, At a vacant spot near the hotel the prisoner rebelled, and shaped up to the constable, who threw him down, seized him by the throat, hit him on the head six or seven times with the steel; hand cuffs, and then with the help of another mart, after he was handcuffed, threw him , into a trap and took him away. In cross ', examination by the Sergeant, witness "persisted m his statement that McGill struck the man on the head several times with the handcuffs while the man was down. By the Bench—lf the finger was bitten, it must have been done very smartly. ■ John Mitchell, brother of last witness, said he was present when the struggle began. The man declined to go any further, and flourished his arms about. McGill threw him down, throtled him, and hit him six or seven times over the head with the handcuffs, drawing blood. There was a pool of blood were the man's head had been. McGuTs finger was Weeding, but witness did not see it bitten. By the Sergeant: When the man was down with the constable's left hand on his throat, saw the constable's finger bleeding. The matt was tumbled head over heels into the cart. Was, quite certain the man was hit on the head and not on the arm. The man. had; to be propped vp—the effects of the blow, not of his drunkenness, because before the struggle the man could walk, but after the hammering he could not. T. Pauling, saddler, was present at the scrimmage. The prisoner was walking quietly along with the constable until he reached the hotel. There the prisoner stuck him up, and refused to go further, spitting on his hands and shaping. The constable then came forward, and the prisoner held out his hand to push him back. The constable threw the man down, seized him by the throat, and hit him several times on the arms and head with the handcuffs. Did not see the constable's ilnger bitten. £ -r the Sergeant: Did not lend any hand to the constable because he was not asked. By the. Bench: Heard no remark made by tiie constable about the bitten finger, and the only remark mada by the constable was to the effect that he would "bash his brains out if he did not keep quiet." The prisoner, m evidence, said he was drunk the previous day, and had a recollection of being hit on the head by the constable. Could not say what he was hit with. Had lost mosc of his teeth. When he awoke that morning his head was severely cut and his hair matted with blood. Had been frequently before the Ashburton Court, and had served a sentence of six jnonths for rushing at a women with a fcnife. Of this, however, he denied having been guilty. Tiie constable's wounded finger and the prisoners broken head having been ex : amined by the Bench. Mr Thomas said the man was drunk, and while drunk resisted the police. The Bench said the young men were to be commended for having come forward m protest of what tb&y thought inhuman conduct on the part of the'con&table, but still the con stable Imd a difficult part to perform, and had to use fwee frequently m dealing with refractory prisoners. This man had a long record of .cj/jme against him and was a rough .customer to tackle. No; man getting a finger severely bitten by another would be likely to refrain'from hitting the biter on the Jjiead, and the bench w<?>.'o of opinion that £k£ constable was justified »i usinj* force J {ni^is case. They would advisse Clifford i to .refrain from drink and the constable from J*si«£ undue violence when making arrests. Clifford would be sent to gaol j for a moOth m order to be kept away from liquor for 5 time, and so have a chance to start afresh on .a better course.

4 tol against Megaphone and Highborn, 0 to L Euuc.and Giey Gown. 8 to 1 Ven geance, 10 to' 1 Gibraltar and Crown Jewel, 20 to 1 J cbusite. Won by a neck, Megaphone three lengtho away, and Grey Gown clone, up fourth. Time— 4min 2isec. , . , J onion Hasmcap, of 5 soys each with 300 soys added ; five furlongs.—Bel Giorno, fast 111 b, 1 ; La Tosca, Bst 31b, 2 ; Zalinski, 7st 7lb, 3. Other starters— Altemarle, Skur,. Allurement, Albina, Eulah, Submission, The Doctor, Ayah, Plan, Taho, Homage. Betting—7 to 2 against Albina and Bel Giortio, 5 to 1 La Tosca. Won by a length and a half. Time'—lmin 2-^sec. Bourkk Handicap, of 5 soys each with 400 soys added ; seven furlongs.—Glad stone, Bst 81b, 1; The Harbor Light, 7st 71b, 2 ; Fernando, Bst 41b, 3. Twenty nine horses started. Betting—s to 1 against Matador, 10 to 1 the others. Time—lmin 27^aec.

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C.J.C AUTUMN MEETING.

The following handicaps has been de- T«e Great Autumn Handicap, of 400 soys; *• ■ s One mile and a half. *■"-" : sfc lb ! st lb Tirailleur ... 9 8 Cruchfield ... 7 7 Crackshot ... 9 1 Renata ... / 7 Freedom -.9 3 Moraine ... 7 o Dudu 812 Retina , 7 3 Occident ... 8 5 Pique , 7 0 Prime Warden 8 5 Hazel .. 610 Wolverine ... 8 0 Palliser •• 6 10 St Andrew .. 712 Queen of Trumps 6 7 Thackeray .. 712 Quibble  6 7 Breadalbane 710 j Mariner ... 6 5 Blizzard ... 7 9 | Pearl Powder 6 5 Medjidie ... 7 9 | Wayland , ... 6 0

WANGANUI AUTUMN MEETING.

"The-following' are the final acceptances for the Wangaitoi Cur, of 500 soys. One mile and three-quarters. ■st lib sfc lb Cynisca ... 8 9 Rectose. . 8 2 Crackshot ... 8 9 Weka ... 7 2 Dudu 8 7 ! Kiekie ... 7 0

HAWKE'S BAY JOCKEY CLUB AUTUMN MEETING.

The following acceptances have been Hawke's. Bay Cup Handicaiv of 400 soys One mile and thres quarters, fit lb st lb Orackshot ... 811 Retina ... 7 0 Cynisca ... 8 7 Kapo ... 6 y Dudu ... 8 5 Pearl Powder 6 » Whisper ... 7 11 Loehness ... 6 7 Recluse ... 710 Kiekie , 6 3 Thackeray... .7 1

V.R.C. AUTUMN MEETING.

Melbouiink, March 3. The following are the results of the second day's racing :— Maiuen Stakes, ot 5 soys each with 300 soys added; 1| miles. Gold Beef, Bst, 1 ; Norber, Bst, 2; ■ Gatling, Bst, 3. Other starters-Sovereign, Choice, Bur rum, and Aster. Betting—2 to lasamst Gatling, 5 to 2 Norber, 4 to 1 Gold Reef. Won cleverly by a lengfck. Time -2mm j 13fsec. <rt 1 Sires' Produce Stakes, of 10 soys each, with 250 soys added, and 520 soys from' owners of sires ; six furlongs.— Stromboli,. 1; Lord Hopetoun (14lbs; penalty) 2 ; Piecrust 8. Betting—6 to * on Hopetoun, 7 to 4 against Piecrust, 6 to 1 Stromboii. Won easily by three lengths, a neck dividing the other two. Time —lmin 16fsec. Hubdm Rack of 5 soys each with 300 sots added ; at out 2| miles.—Eyry, 9st 71b, 1 ; Sam, lOsk 121 b, 2 ; Ellerslie, list 31b, 3. Otherstarters—Africanua, Liberty, and Kneecap. Won easily by six lengths. Time—4min 57|sec. Australian Cup of 20 soys each with 1(500 soys added ; 2£ miles.—Vengeance, '7sfc H3lb. 1 ; Highborn, Bst 6lb, 2 : Metja iilVone, Bst 71b, 3. Other starters—Tan tit.lon, Gibraltar, Correze, Chintz, Grey -Gown, Jebusiie, Escutcheon, Lottie, Port land, Isnuc?ancl Cwwu Jewel. Petting—

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London, March 3. Sir W. Gumming claims £5000 damages against each of the five de fendants m the libel action.

LABOR TROUBLES.

The Unions threaten to call out thirty thousand seamen and firetnen if the Federation ticket is made compul sory.

CRICKET.

f. Lord Sheffield's cricket team which is to visit Australia will probably in clude W. G. Grace, Shewsbury, Sewell, Gunn, Lohmaun, Briggs,, Peel, Sher win, and several amateurs.

THE BRITISH NAVY.

•' The Times " has been making an exhaustive enquiry into the capacity of the navy for sudden mobilisation. As a result it declares that the standard of efficiency has not been obtained. Many ships are useless, and there is a want of guns.

THE IRISH QUESTION.

If the Australian colonies v^ill afford support to tiie evicted tenants apart from the question of leader ship other delegates *viil be sent to assist Mr Cox.

COLONIAL TALENT.

Miss Frances Chew, of Auckland, has been admitted as a violin scholar to the Royal College of Music.

British and Foreign Bible Society.

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ASH BURTON BRANCH.

The annual meeting of the Ashburton br'ahch of the British and Foreign Bible Society was held on Tuesday evening m St Stephen's schoolroom, the xvev E. A. Scott presiding. There was not a large attendance, scarcely forty people m all. After devotions, the rev chairman asked the Secretary to read the annual report which showed a revenue for the year of £41 14s Id, and a balance to credit of £27 odd. The agent, had come earlier to Ashburton this year than was his custom, so that the balance sheet was not made up to the end of the financial year of the branch. There had been a slight improvement tb notice, however, m the year's finances. The branch had lost the valued services of Mr Jenkius, the Trea surer, whose office was now tilled by Mr Twentyman, jun. An increase m the number of collectors tlirou^umt die County was meditated and the Secretary would bo clad to receive, the names of ladies and'gentlemen willing to engage m die work. The Rev H. T. Robjohns, travelling agent of the Society moved Ihe fiisl resolution ;-• "That we m this meeting rejoice m the success that has crowned the efforts of the Society during the past, lament that so many millions are yet m spiritual daikncss, acknowledge the claims of the Society on the sympathy and help of Christians of all demoninations, and while praying bod tn»t the success may continue and increase, earnestly comniend the Society to the Christians of Ashlwrton county.' He was glad to see Major Steward pre sent On a former visit paid by the, "speaker to Ashburton he had made a re- j mark to the effect that he was pleased to see some prosress had been made. Ihe Major on «*4 pecasion rebuked him m his kindly way, and said lie. was content | with small things indeed, The speaker then went on to say that m the Austral*, sian work of the Society New Zealand had been left out m the cold, simply because iTthe cost that the employment of a New Zealand agent would entail. Me (Mr Robjonm) and his colleague ont the other side'W so arranged things that by a subdivision of Die .wtwlp they had to do, whereby each had assumed extra duty for SCrSt^dX^ofS would then.<n^ accorded thanks Kle S Ses X had devoted them- T !»the Society's interest, and to the gSS^for the work he had done. In 7few gI«W paragraphs the rev, gentle miTeontawted diaSpirit of faith m which Se Book was accepted during the I** century by the people, who were cornet Shthe evidence of the centuries as to xrs truth Jnd source, with the spirit m which had been received by modern Srisi. Modern criticism had taken the form tf ftS^, and especially had the assault been dieted upon the Gospel rq^Tohn BuL m spitß ot all Innanv Christians had trembbdm fear ;t\Ce assaults-one school after an -5i Id one master after another had other, and one ma* forgotten & d°Tn aermLrthat great Wi nental'seat of learning and scholarly re nental se« gdioiaj; h search, t^re was tation w ho would any respect wfTV^^e criticism niade SSSS^^£H Afterareference tc the S «o* &m J>7 QWstone. to inves^^solid^of^fou, dahon Z^xTono^e the growing Secularists were flooding "f^JJ^

massed against Christianity ; but on thing lie knew, the siono that had been cut from the mountain without aid of human hands would no!; move before the assault. A revival had taken place m University life, and the Universities would no longer be simply the seats of learning, but the centres of religious life. Out of this revival had come offers of service m the cau.se of missions from a strong phalanx of educated young men, among whom the speaker mentioned amid applause the name of the Rev. Mr Stubbs, the great cricketer. The revival had extended to America and to Australia and he hoped to see it soon reach New Zealand. The speaker then went on to give some interesting statistics of the work done by the Bible Society. The Bible was printed m 291 languages and since 1804, the year of the Society's birth, i 124,000,000 copies had been printed. | Still there was a great work to do, for there were 3424 languages spoken among men. ■' The resolution was seconded by Mr W. I Harding m an eloquent speech, and carried by acclamation. Mr ,r. H. Twentyman moved the second resolution as follows :— " That the thanks of this meeting be given to the Committee and office bearers, and especially the lady collectors; and that the Committee for the ensuing year be ministers of the Gospel ex ofjlcio, Messrs J. H. Twenty- I nian, Geo. Jameson, R. Alcorn, Andrew Orr, J. W. Sawle, "with. J. W. Twentyman, Treasurer, and A. Blake, Secretary, with power to add to fcheir-number." In moving the resolution Mr TwCnty man dwelt upon the wonderful change the Bible had wrought upon the natives of the islands m the Pacific. Mr -J. W. Sawle. seconded, and after the resolution' had been adopted and a collection taken, the Chairman thanked Mr Itobjolins for his excellent address, and pronounced the benediction.

- THE 4SHBIDETOIsr GUARDIAN, WEDHESD^T, "T^TOST^iTtffflt;



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MR GEORGE JAMESON FOR PRIVATE SALE. j~ ACRES* R FIRST-CLASS LAND n the Allenton suburban district, near Mr John Fowler's residence. The land is fenced and m grass. T.S. 250 and 251, corner of Moore Street and East Belt, on which is erected j a well built Six-roomed House. LOTS 1, 2, and 3, Creek Road, Aiifin ton, containing f-acre land, four-roomed House. Apply to GEO] JAMESON, Land Agent, Ashburton and Rakaia. A USTRALTAN MUTUAL PROVI- A DENT SOCIETY Established 1849. FOR LIFE ASSURANCE am 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). Hon. C. J. Johnston, M.L.C. (Deputy- Chairman). Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq. The Hon. 10iward Richardson, C.M. G, Nicholas Reid, Esq. ANNUAL INCOME SXCEEDS £1,623.000 STERLING. INVESTED FUNDS EXCEED £9,000,000 STERLING, REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD AS SURE WITH THIS SOCIETY: IT is the .ouly Colonial Life Office giving Annual Bonnses, reducing the net cost of Assurance to the Lowest Possible Limit. It is the oldest, largest, wealthiest, and most prosperous Mutual Life Office m the Southern Hemisphere. ITS Bonuses are larger than those of any other Life Office of similar age m any other part of the world. The Society has distributed amongst its members upwards of £4,050,000 m Cash Bonuses, representing Reversionary Bonuses exceeding £8,006,000 sterling. AFTER making unusualamplereserves, 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. THF> Society issued 11,664 New Policies during the year 1889, assuring £3,679,459, with new Premims amount ng to £133, 000. The Society offers UNDOUBTED SECURITY LIBERALITY, PROFITS. ITS investments m New Zealand securi ties are £1,273,514. and all the surplus Branch accumulations are invested m the Colony, thus making itessentially a THOROUGHLY COLONIAL INSTITUTION BE CAREFUL YOU SELECT THIS SOCIETY, AND DO NOT BE DECEIVED BY THE SIMILARITY OF NAME OF SOME OF THPB YOUNGER AUSTRA LIAN OFFICES EDWARD W LOWE Resident Secretary Chris tchurch District Office, W. H. UERRY, Local Broker, Agency Clerk, H ZANDER. ' PHILADELPHIA, 1876. HAUTHAWA Y'S Old Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS A NECESSITY m every family It blacks and polishes Ladies and Children's Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, and Satchels, without brushing. Always gives satisfaction, Is conceded to be. " The Standard" Sold by Shoo Dealers, Grocers and. Druggists. O. L, HAUTHAWAY & SONS, °3l Congress street, Boston.



WV PATCHING, TENT TARPAULIN, REAPER CANVAS, AND HORSE CLOTH MANUFACTURES, HAS always on hand large Stocks of TENTS m all sizes of C iLICO, DUCK TWILL and CANVAS". Special attention called to the large and well assorted stock of HOUSE COVERS. HORSE COVEBS. MADE ON THE PREMISES. REPAIRS PROMPTLY EXECUTED, TAKPAULINS ANI)~STACK COT EKS ALL SIZES IN STOCK. MAKQUEES FROM 12 x 24 to 25 x 65 ON HIEE Orders by letter or telegram promptly attended to. W. PATCHING EAST STREET 12 A S l^BjyLJ^ T O 3ST ROBT- 'JBI mu>rray PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. TTAS to hand an imirense Stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY O PLATiJ of the latest and most approved designs. WATCHES.—GoId and Silver, Eenglish and Geneva, American Hunters, Crystals. JEWELLERY.—An almost endless variety of Fine Gold, Bright Gold Silver Brooches, Lockets, Lades and Gentlemen's Guards, <&c, «&c. A splendid assortment of Gem, Wedding, Keeper, and Signet Rings of all sizes. A large and well selected Stock of MARBLE CLOCKS and TIME PIECES, Silver Plated Goods, suitable for Christmas and Wedding Presents, at reduced prices. Exceptionally liberal terms to Presentation Jnmmittees, School Committees, «fee, &c. ■■■'-. • All Departments of works done on the Premises with despatch, and at modtrat c argeo. EAST STREET, AS HBURTON. 2,



ry ANTED Tenders for Seats for » » Primitive Church. For particulars apply W. 0, Davis. Tenders close noon SATURDAY. 3 25 LONGBEAOH I'tOAD DISTRICT. TENDERS are invited for the follow ing works :— Forming, Metalling, and making Ford on Griffiths Koad. Painting the Board's Buildings on the Longbeach koad. , Specifications ,at our office,* where tenders close at 12. noon on SATURDAY, r March 14th. ' C. K. FOOKS & SON, 3t20 District Surveyors. A^hburfcon. February 26th, 1891. To His Worship the Mayor, • Ash burton j Sir,— WE, the undersigned Burgesses, beg to ask you to proclaim WEDNESDAY, March 11th, 1891, a half-holiday fron one o'clock, on the occasion of the first Annual Meeting of the Ashburton Amateur Swimming Club. We remain, Yours respectfully, Alfred Harrison 0 M. Brooke H. M. Jones # Mitchell & Turner pr A. Harrison. F. Clark Henry Zander Wm. Anderson H. C. Segei'B Andrew Orr W. Patching Robert McCallum W. H. Collier L. F. Andrewes J. Moison & Co. Stephens Bros. John Orr and Co. James Baker Wilhelra Zitnder H. G. Flower New Zealand Cloth- James Tssker ing Factory James Patterson pr W. H. Webber Pickford & Undrill Andrew Black H. &E. Craighead T. Chambers W. J. Hampton J. W. Hardley G. J. F. Lublow ». W. Alcorn&Co. Geo. Jameson W, YV. Spencer R. S. Bean and Co. \V. H. Rule R. Murray G. Worner H. M. Carson Friedlander Bros, S. Salek (office only) Jas. Quinn Jas. Hes'eltine Jno. C. Grubb W. I.L Collins* Co. Sam Burnard' Robt. Alcorn Ashburton Drug Co. Fredk. Nokes Limited : D. Thomas F. Ferriman (office only) Gentlemen,- I have much pleasure m granting your request, ami heveby declare WEDNESDAY, March 11th, from one o'clock, a holiday m the Borough of Ashburton. HUGO FRIEDLANDER, 3 22 Mayor. M-Z-L & M-A. CO RAKAIA MONTHLY SALE. thubspay7"ma^ch. 5. SPECIAL ENTRIES. Account N. E. Buchanan, Ehq« 1f) O 4"tQoth CROSSBREDB ; IQA Sound Mouth MERINO LU\) EWES. Account Client, p?(\ CROFSSBRED SHEEP. Further entries are solicited, The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, • H. H. SEORETAN, Agent, F. N. ROBINSON, 3 33 Auctioneer. ■ '< JAMESON v. CRONIN. TTNDER Distress Warrant issued out \J of R.M- Court, South Bakaia., m aßove case, a nearly new Daublerftjrrow Handle Plough, -will be sold by auction at Mr George.Jamkson's, South Rakaia, on THURSDAY, the sth instant, at 1 p.m., unless warrant previously satisfied. Wm LEWIS, Bailiff. South Rakaia, ' March 2nd, 1891. 3t12 "TT~NDT<JII Distress Warrants from tho LJ R.M, Court, Bouth Rakaia. To bo sold by Public Auction on THURSDAY, the sth day of March, 1891, at Newmans Stables, Ckomie v. Cuonin. Primmer v. Cbonin. a DRAUGHT HORSES, Sale at 1 o'clock sharp. A. M, PEARSON, Bailiff, 3 10 JIM, Coiivfc, Ashburton. WlDAimClHi 1891. Sale at 2 o'clock. A LFRED HARRISON instructed by jL\. Mr Edwjn Parkin will sell by Public Auction at his rooms on above date T.S. 267 Moore Street with most sub stantially built Cottage of 6 rooms, scullery and outhouse. The founda tions are concrete and the section, is nicely situated and. well planted, Jnspeotion Invited. Terms Liberal. ALFRED HARRISON 3 6 Auctioneer,