Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1894 FLANGE AND THE CZAR.

Czau Nicholas is not a man of display. In this respect he is the very antipodes of the Emperor William. He is a silent man rather than a man of many words, and those who know him best were pleased with the assurance he gave the Prince of Wales of his strong feeling of amity towards England, and his determination to preserve while lie lived a happy 'peace between the two nations. The Czar seems to realise that the work that lies before him is not the carrying out of a policy of land grabbing, but rather attention to the development of what he already possesses. If he attends to that work he will find his hands full for a life time, and he will die with much work yet to do. Ay, and many Czars to com* after him will ascend the thorne and pass from it to the grave with the work unfinished. It is, however, m this work that Czar Nicholas counts upon warm aid fr*otn England, while he ever remains Russian to the marrow. And England looks as if about to enter upon a co partnery of amity with Russia, and this appears to have taken France greatly aback. The French people de light m jibing " perfideous Albion," but while they treat her as treacherous m tht highest degree—treacherous, sly, and cunning as the fox her riders love to hunt, —they look upon her also as audacious as the bull terrier pup her fox hunting squires so love to rear, and courageous to the death as the bull dog. And France looks upon the audacious Albion as having added impudence to her perfidy and stepped m between herself and the ally she anxiously sought. The Czar is no fool, and we can fancy him looking kindly but slyly at the two. He cannot and will not quarrel with England, and if he did quarrel with France alone he could crush the fleur de Its with an easy hand. England is not suing for a tuft-bunting friendship with the Gjsar but France if*. The Cs?ar has made a sort of political love to England, and France is m hot suit to the Czar. The Czar would do well to utilize both —to be happy with both, and wish neither away, France will raise a morument to the late Czar, and will probably proceed to change the names of her streets. She will probably call the Roulev^d da Sevastopol, "Alex andre Trois." The latter appellation might at once be substituted for the Rue do " Crimea." Already Paris has the Bues Petersbourg and Moscow, cheek by joul with the Rues Berlin and Londres and Constantinople.- In the baptizing of s reels, names are. jn strange bed-fellowship, There is the Rue, " Dieu," and the boulevard de " Voltaire," the Rue de " Lesaeps," and tha Rue de "Panama," the Hue de "Caire," and the "impasse del Anglais " ( freely and Bhngily translated, "the gfcpept where the English " push " is to be foijnd.|

A mono all the myriads of insects there certainly is none the product of whose industry is more pleasant honey as and tempting to the palate food. more nutritious aud health - giving to the body or more valuable commercially thin the product of bees—delicious honey. It is natures, ofering to map, ready for ijse, distilled drop by drop m myriach of jiowers by a more delicate and perfect process than any human laboratory ever pro duced. Ons writer truthfully remarks that, although honey has a very ancient history, having been m «»e from time immemorial, its praises suns; by inspired i»nd uninspired poets, yet m modern times it has fallen into comparative disuse, per haps on account of the competition of cane and grape sugars and syrups made from them. The use of honey has almost become a lost art. It seems to be re gerdpd by most people as a luxury only and seldom »PJ?£¥ S $n the table except on great occasions;' A**? bffe m the annals of time our ancestors. Used it as common food, and m cooking. It Is a common eKpresajyqn that honey is a luxury, having nothing to do pith the life-giving principle. This is sn error honey is food m one of its: most con centrated forms. True, it dpee nob add qq much to the growth of muscle as does beefsteak, bjifc it does impart other pro perties no less necessary to health and vigorous physical and intellectual action. It gives warmth to the system, arouses nervous energy, and gives vigor to all the 1 vital 'functions. To the laborer it gives strength--to the business man mental fore a. Its effects are not like ordinary stimulants such as epirits, etc, but it a healthy action the results of which? arcs nlqasing and permanent—a street disposition >iv 3 a bright intellect. The use of honey 'instead''of sugaj, 1 for, al most every kind of cooking is as pleasant fop the palate as ib is healthy for the stpmajeb. Extracted honey is ati v j brain and nerye food a»d tanjc, it gives refresh ment and nutriment to the menta} and physical exhaustion, gives now life tp the weak and debilitated, relieves nervou:ness from excess or auy causes, improves the appetite, tones the system, and has proven to be of great value m many diseases, and, as an aid to digestion it is wonderful m building up lost power, It would be j difficult to conceive of anything more nourishing and strengthlng, creamy and delicious. For nursing mothers is is highly recommended for lung and throat diseases nothing can be better. It is a cheap i'epsdy for the consumptive, and, m fact, It should take £he place of sugar m many things. Well ripene t 4 hqney has the quality of preserving for a long' tira? any (iiing m afresh state, an j thing that may be laid m it or mixed with it, and to pre vent itn corrupting, m a far superior manner to sugar. Thus tua;jy species of fruit m»y be preserved by being laid m hi?nef »nd hy this means will obtain » pleasant taste and give to the stomach a healthy tone. Qjq, ) who has once tried it will not use sugar for preserving fruit. Digestion (all potent m its effects on the jpind as well as the body.) depends largely onLftefooi}, I'QDr food received into a: poor stoimeh is the cause of many un- j happy hna?a—-whil© good healthy food received a o a healthy stomach' becomes Van »?»g«l Jf peace " to mat.y a hoijise hold— *|jro" f } Cr# JJewojan'a Honey Almnmc.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Cable news appears on the fourth pagel I Riverside School concert and dance— i January 4, ■ Mr .Tohn Toyle, of Dunedin died ihisj morning. ' Mr Andrew Or? Ins been ranaacking I the markets for good things for his ' Christmai], trad-*. ' At the police court this morning - bf-fore Mr J. \\\ S.ml«< J P. -a first ff nder was canvietcd « f drunkenness and discharged. A letter carrier named John Cotcinr h>m, 35 years < f ago was using carbolic acid as a pargle last night Ho swallowed 8 me of the liquid and died from the effect. Mr Wi'liam Kerwish, 56 yearn of age, a carpenter, married, residing at Morning ton, died suddenly at 8,20 last night. Symptoms consistent «i h poisuringhave been made. Ho was melancholy lately. On Saturday a number of fiaherme were charged at Port Chalmers with unlawfully working at thsir c tiling on Sunday. The charges were dismissed, as it was shown that the fishing was carried on outside the territorial limits. Two fishermen named Bell and Hoach succeeded m capturing a shark 16 feet long and about 12 feet m girth m Lyttelton Harbour yesterday. The monster was landed during the afternoon m the' presence of a large number of spectators. The Chinese Government has assented to the American Government prohibiting immigrants from China, on condition that bhc registered Chinamen owning property to the extent of £2000 m America may be allowed to return. The Convention extends for ten years. The whole of the extensive plant on the Winchmore estate homestead comes under the hammer on January 10. The plant is one of the best m the country, and farmers with a pound Or two of ready cash or good credit ought to be able to pick up a valuable nibble. a few days ago a resident of Napier ciptured a kahawai, and fastened on to the tail of this fish was a flat crab-like insect with multitudinous feelers and ferocious tentacles, by means of which he was slowly draining the life blood from the animal, which latter was fully three hundred times the size of the parasite. The post office at Mataura was broken into on Christmas night, and a safe con taining a considerable sum m cash and a stock of stamps, was removed. From marks on the floor It would appear that the robbers used some kind of a truck to carry off the safe, of which no trace was got up to yesterday afternoon. There is a gang of suspects m the district at pre sent. The Presbytery of Christchurch held a special meetirg on Monday to make arrangements for the Induction of Rev. James Skinner to the charge of Fleming ton. The induction was fixed to take place on January 9r.h, at 3. 30 p.m., when the Rev. W. Scorgie will preach, the Rev. G-. B. luglis preside and induct, the Rev. Gordon Webster address the minister, and the Rev. J. M. Simpson address the people. The annual concert -and dance m aid of the pri^a fund of the Wakanui schools was held m the main school on Friday, Decem ber 21. The pei formers were thn main school child ret), and the entertainment; was a complete success, and reflected the highest credit on the teachers for the manner m which they trained the chil dren After the concert tho room wss cleared and dancing was kept up with spirit till the small hours to the strains of Mr J. Scott's violin. The result will be a very handsome sum to the prizi fund, There was a sensational incident, at the Wellington Opera House on Thursday night during the performar.cj of "The Second Mrs Tanqueray." A bunch of toitoi on the mantlepiece caught from a gas jet and fjimed up alarmingly. There was a sensation m the audience and ahum of •ilarm, someone cdling out to the people to keep their seats. Mr McTntyre, who was playing the part, of Dr Jayne, quietly walked ovar, lifted the burning mass, and as quietly carried it outside, receiving a round of applause for his pre sence of mind when he returned. Tht scene was immediately proceeded with as though no interruption had taken place The Southland Times of Saturday says Mr ErringtW/ 0.E., |?ho died m Auck land the other day 7 was originally a machanical engineer and led the squad of workmen who built, m Ball arat, the first locomotive constructed In Australia. This was named Lady Barktey, probably the same ecg'no as Mr Davies brought over to Southland m 18,94 when he was con structing the famous wooden railway. If so its remiln«!are eiill somewhere about the district, and the sawmill village to the north of Winton was so named, because the little Puffing Billy was there used to drive a sawmill, The Lady Barkley was the first locc motive m New Zea'and, and it made its first; runs on the Jnvercargill jetty. Some of Mr Stevenson's relatiros and friends at Home, according to a tecenb cible message, seemed discined to believe the report of his death. Unfortunately there is no reason for any doubt on tV subject. The details to hand of his death anc} funeral are full and explicit. The Samo M correspondent nf the Auckland Merakt states that his wife, stepdaughter (Mrs Strong). Steppon (Mr Lyod'Osborne) and mother were present at the novelist's death besides the doctor?, the Rev. W. E Olarke, of the London Missionary Society, ani a number of Samoans belonging to the ; household. The doctors pronounced the* cause of death to the sudden paralysis of the brain, accompanied by collapse of the lungs. £c is stated that Mr Stevenson had suffered recently from brahi exhaustion and was beginning to b,e haaritedpy a fear of waning fame and popularity, and he had often expressed a foope that he would »ot outlive his fame, sayiog also that jrht n his time came he hoped it would come suddenly and unexpectedly. Tw«nt? Europeans and sixfy Natives attended the funeral.

A Nasty Accident

Auckland, Dec amber 2$T Alexander Tafr, an elderly man a lijmper, wa bt-cTyinjuredworking at a cargo steamer, tfie Qfcarama at Auckland The derrick broke while a heavy tank was being lifted out and struck Taifc. It broke his leg m three places,- and injured him internally. He is not expected to re cover.

A Watchman Shot.

Sydney, December 24 A hay shed on a station near Carcoar was burnt to the ground. The watch men pursued two men whom they saw coming out of the shed, and fired a re volver ovejf their heads to make them surrender. One of the fugitives, a man named Turner, theieupon turned and shot one of the watchmen through the thigh. *

CALEDONIAN SOCIETY.

t *" I The weather for the Caledonian Society's i sports was perhaps 'graun' Hielan weather,' I but it v»as 1:0! good colonial holiday weither The day promised f iiriy well m the early morning, butf as the time for skepy ones to get up drew near there was a strong blow from the hills— i.c a nor" wester-which, however, chopped round and came off the sea. Th'ti brought with it rain m the form familiar to Scotchmen—a Scotch mist. I) there is ono form of rain more than another calculated tosoik a mau'» jieket through that form is Scotch mist, and us a con: c \t • ice the ladies did not icliah coming out to have their summer finery soaked. The High laiidcr is nothing if not; gallant, and he miaeed and deplored the absence of the fair sex m their gala dresses, although the ladies were there m force after the day cleared up. Donald was glad to see the lasses at alt, but ho would have been ever so much better pleased had they been able to pitroniso him m holiday attire. The attendance, after the weather cleared and gave promise of a fairly decent day, was very good and quite up to the average, £45 having been taken at the main gate, and the entries for all the competitions were fairly full. Being a Caledonian gathering notice must first be taken of the purely Highland events, and m making reference to them let it be noted that a good numbnr of kilted men appeared on the ground, not a few of whom were young colonials. The old chief of the clan, Mr Dontld McLean, was on thi ground, and at his old post judging the dancing, but be did not wear his tartan. He wore the garb of the Sassenach, and this was the subject of remark by both sides of the Gaelic family— the side of St Patrick and the ride of St Andrew. There were kilted men, dancers and pipers, from Christchurch and Dunedin, and from other parts, so that there was no want of a reel to fill up time with if the fun lagged. The dancing, both Highland and Irish, was m no way behind that of previous years, and the visit ing dancers wore heartily welcomed. Mr Hugh Cullen, perhaps the oldest Irish mem ber the Society has, headed the judges of Irish dancing, whi'e Messrs Donald Mac Lean and Charles Rei'.i judged the Highland danc ing. A step away from eitablfahcd custom, but back to the custom of the old lund, was taken m the appointment of Mrs Donald Mac Lean as judge ot the pipe music, and she ; indeed laid justice to the line and equity to the plummet m her awards. In fact who-. ever may,- m the future, seek laurels iv the Ashburton pipe contests may at once lay his ' account with not only knowing the instru ment he is playing, but the music he seeks to interpret. If he comes to the pUtform with only an ear knowledge of his work that ear knowledge will pass if it be perfect, bub every error if there any be will be marked and noted with the fidelity of a photograph. The following are the results of events: — One Mile Bicycle Handicap. —J. T. Andrews, (Ariel) 175 yds, 1; A. Anderson, (Ariel) 100 yds, 2 ; W. Edge, (Ariel) 185 yds, 3. The Longbeach man scored an easy victory, having a little up his sleeve at the finish. Three Mile Bicycle Handicap.—J. T. Andrews 490 yds, I; J. Boyd, (Christchurch) scratch, 2; T. Clarkson, (Ariel) scratch, 3. The scratch men contented themselves with a back view of the race until the last lip, when Clarkson shot out, and would un doubtedly been second but for the seat of his machine shifting, being heaten by a wheel, Andrews winning easily. Two Mile Bicycle Handicap (members Ariel Club only)~A, Anderson, 2Qoydti, 1; J. T. Andrews, 325 yds, 2; W. Edge3soyds, 3. Anderson caught the leader during the fourth lap, eventually winning easily by a dossen yards, Five Mile Bicycle Handicap.-~J. Boyd, scratch, 1; T. Clarkson, sciatch, 2; H Soanes, scratch, 3 The scratch men made a pretty race of it, and Boyd timing his spurt to a nicety, won a great race t>y a oouple of machine's lengths. Grand Handicap, 100 yds, 220 yds, 440 yd«, winner of each distance £1, most points m all—first prize £2, second prize £1, third prizl, 10s.—-First distance, 100 yds, (first heat)—J MaNaiight, scratch, 1; J.Laffey, 7yds, 2. Second heat—«J. Fechney, 7yds,' 1; A. ff cms ton, 4yds, 2. Final. heat—J. Fechney 1, A. Houston 2, J. McNaughb 3.1 Fechney, who was favored with Hie limit, v/on very easily, McNaught stumbling juat at the finish. 220 Yards.—J. Fechney, 16yds, 1 ; A. Houston, 11yds, 2; M. Healy, s,yds 3,, Fechney never gave \\s opponents a show, winning as he liked. 440 Yards.—J. Fechney, 22yds, 1; J. McNaught, scratch, 2; M. Healy, 10yds, 3. This was a grand race for second place, Fechney *iuning by four yards, McNawght just m frout of Healy. Fechney thus wen the Handicap with nine points; A, Houston, fourpo:nts, second; Ji McNaught, three points, thirol. Open Hurdles, 440 yds. — J. Brankiu, 10yds, 1; Alex. Wilson, scratch, 2; W. Houston, 12yds, 3. Brankin made tracks at the pistol fire, and won a fair race by eight yards. 100 Yards Flat Race (open)—J.McNaught, scratch, 1; J. Brankin, 4yda, 2; W. G. v» illiams, 6yds, 3 McNaught collared the leader at 75 yards, and breasted the tape a yard to the good. Half-mile Flat Race Handicap. —J. Fechney, 30yds, 1 j L. Baker, 30yds, 2; Alex. Wilson, scratch, 3.. Fechney Bimply played vVith the field, and took what time he liked to win. One Mile Flat Race Handicap.—-J Fechney 50yds, 1; Alex, Wilson, scratch, 2; C. Willis, 75yds, 3. Charlie Willis made the pace merry for the fjrs6 lap, when Fechney collared him, bat he struggled gamely to the finish, and was only beaten a few feet for second money. Farmers' Race, 200 yds.—Begg, 1. A good race for the tin of " Perfect" sheep dip, all the field being close up. Old Men's Race.—J. Taylor, 1 ; Jackson, 2. Jackson fell just on the tape, otherwise the verdict may have been reversed. Consolation Race, 200 yds —J. Chapman, 9yds, 1 ; W. HouatoD, 11yds, 2. The best race of the day, Ohapman just lasting long enough to win by a faob. Pipe Music (Marches)—A. McKay 1, Q, Robertson 2, McKechnie 3 R°els and Strathspeys—A, McKay 1, McKechnie 2, RobertsonS Dancing—Scotch Peel—Bills and Me- Kechnie 1, McKay 2. Irish Hornpipe—N. Fitzgerald 1, O'Loughlin 2, Stewart 3. Sword Dance—A. McKay 1, Currie 2, Bills 3. Irish Jig-O'Loughlin 1, N. Fitzgerald 2, Dickie 3. Best Highland Dancing—Mor rison I, McTavjsli 2. Boys' Irish Jig— S,tewarfc 1, Fitzgerald^, "Scan Bills 1, MoKechnie 2; McKay 3. 'Highland Eling —Bills J^McKiy 2, %}l£echnie 3,. Sailors' Hornpipe—Currie ° l,'||ills 2, Beaumont 3. Best pressed boy m Highland Coßtun]e—Me- Leodl.Roesg/ S Highland Games, etc—Quoits—Burgees 1, Fasson 2, Taylor 3. Running high jump for woys-L KJad, 1, Gpurd'e 2 1 pole vaulting—Campbeil I, Kidd TCSoi"^ til* caber—« Bairdl, T Dal ton 2, Borrowes 3. Pole vaultingr^-W Kidd 1, Robb 2 Putting the stone—Sßairdl, T X)alt;on 2, 3 Wrestling- McQuiikin 1, Thompson 2, Williams 3. Throwing the hammer—T Dalton I, S Baird 2, Dorm 3.

The Punitive

Calcutta, December 23 The British punitive expedition has captured the stronghold of the rebel' lious Waziris.

Scene in the Chamber of Deputies.

Paris, December 24 During a discussion m the Chamber of Deputies on the Treason Bill a scene occurred between MM. Barthbu and Jaures, a Socialist, and they have ar ranged to fight a duel. Parjs, December 2(5 The Barthou duel resulted harm lessly.

School Examination.

WmUmml Slain

The following are the reporta of the Inspector on the Wakanui Schooli, ex amined November 12 andll:—3:— I I'ASS SUJMJ3CTS.

ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS. Repetition—Satisfactory Drill and Exercises—Fair , Singing—Song* pleasingly executed m upper classes, exercises defective Needlework—Very good Comprehension of the language of readiDg lessons—Weak. Staff and Distribution—St 3t07, Mr William Dickie, Master; St 2, land 1\ Miss I Williamson, Mistress. General Remarks—ln the upper depart* ment of the school the subjects as a whole reach a fair average of the pass croups, dictation and drawing are of satisfactory qualities generally. Writing is neat, but would be improved by acquiring a firmer character. Geography with the exception of some weakness m Standard IV, is very fair. Arithmetic is fair, lhe reading possesses only moderate qualities and much more attention may, with advantrge, be given to the important feature of comprehension, Among class subjects, the instruction m science, m Standards IV., V., VI. and the Grammar of Standard IV. deserves favorable notice. In the lover department the two standard classes included are excellently prepared and the children of the Preparatory division give evidence of very satisfactory progress, the highest group m some ways being on a level with a first standard. Of thefsubjecta writing, drawing, spelling, arithmetic are very good, and reading is very fair. Geography has been efficiently dealt with, and the instruction m object lessons is of a suitable character. W. J. Anderson", Inspector.

Waknni Side

' . . "■ ",' Marks Class Subjects (0 to 100) Grammar 55 Sistory ... .; 60 Geography (Standard 2 only) 40 i Science, object lessons, etc. ... 45 \ Mental Arithmetic 35 Total 235

ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS. \ ■Repetition and Recitational—Fair Drill and Exercises—Not; inspected Singing—Fair I Needlework—Sewing Mis'ress not now employed Comprehension of the language of read ing lessons—Defective Sole teacher—Mr M. J. Kerr General Remarks—The school makes a good appearance m examination. The preparation the children have received is generally of a very satisfactory character, and m a number of subjects the qualities observed show distinct merit. Among pass subjects, writing, drawing, composition and geography are good, and arithmetic is quite satisfactory. Among class subjects grammar and history are of most value. In reading more natural qualities of expression, sjjd better evidences of comprehension are much to be desired and generally more distinct ness m oral answering woulc be an ad vantage.— V£. J. A>p£Hspx, Inspector. [The correspondent who supplied us with the above reports falls into the common error of attaching no importance to the ages of the children attending the schools, and omite these figures from the reports, con sequently the age columns are blank. We wish oar correspondents to understand that we prefer a complete copy of the inspector's report, and can assure them that if they will entrust us with the original document it will be perfectly safe and will be returned to them after it has gone through the printer's hands. Working from a copy, we can only give our readers a copy of a copy. ]'

ASHION.

A special meeting of the Ashton School Committee wu held on Friday, December 14, for the purpose of considering' the* In spector's report. Present — Messrs T. Taylor (chairman), J Shearer, J. R. Begg, *Y. J. Brown, i. Bell, and J. J&mieson, junr. The report was as follows :— 1 ' Pass Subjects. '

Marks Class Subjects. (0 to 100) Grammar , ... 60 History ... 70 Geography (Standard 11. only) ... 95 Elementary Science, Object Lea- .' ■ sons, etc 65 Mental Arithmetic 55

I Additional Subjects. I

I Additional Subjects. I

Repetition and Recitation—Very fair Drill and Exercises—Fair Singing—Satisfactorily taught Needlework- Of excellent quality Comprehension of language of reading lessons—Very fair.

Staff and Distribution—St 3—Bt p, Thomas S. Mitchell, Matter; 8t 2, St 1 and P, Miss Franceaca A. Pelliet, Mistress. General Remarks—The ~ school continue* to be taught with much ability and success, marks of intelligent treatment and faithful preparation m nearly every detail being generally apparent; In the classes uader the master's direct care the subjects reach a high 'averagfe of merit, and tha promotion the children gain, gratifying as it is m being without any exception, is well deserved. Of the principal features, geography shows Ml «fpellejit koowledg©, cpup^ftioa m tery >

good, arithmetic and writing ire good, free* hand drawing is of very fair merit, geome trical «xerciiea have received a good share of attention and reading is substantially the only nutter m which any wish for higher qualities may be expressed. Among class subjects the answering of Standards IV., and V., and VI., m history may be particulr r'y commended. The preparation the lower classes have received at the hands of the mistress is excellent. In Standard 11. no thing better may be desired either m mechanical features or m those m which the teacher's intelligence has greater scope. Stand >rd I. is also very good, and the children of the preparatory classes give very satisfactory evidences of good progress on suitable lines. W. J. / XDKRsojf, Inspector. After the report h«l been read and con sidered, the following resolution was unani mously passed :— lhat the Committee, after considering the Inspector's report, has much pleasure m expressing to both teachers its high appreciation of the result of the year's work, and its extreme gratification that all the children have passed m their respective standards two years m succession. On Wednesday, December 19, the Chair man, Mr T. Taylor, attended at the school r.nd distributed about £6 worth of prizes, each child receiving a more or less valuable volume. A tin of lollies was then ■bared nmoug the children, and with three cheers for the teachers and committee the ■ohoat broke up.

SPOTING

A J.O. SUMMER MEETING.

ArcKiAKD, December 27 The first; day's racing of the Auckland summer meeting was held to-day. The weather was fine and 4000 people were, on the ground. Major Bubs officiated v judge. During the day £9174 was passed through the totalmto.iv Trial Handicap.—The Dancer 1, The Sharper 2, Eve 3. Won easily. Dividends — U and £2 J4s. Great Northirx Eoat, Stakes,^ Blood shot 1, Forme 2, Orions: Belt' 3. Dividend* -£lllsand 7s. ' • ' ''. * * , Auckland Cuj\—Lottie 1, Fegaans 2, MahakiS. Uindeudv—£B 10) and £4. Handicap Hurdles— Eborl, Fright' 2, Marchiel Kiel 3. Dividends—£l 17s and £1 18s. Railway Handicap.—The Workman and The Dancer—dead heat; Lady Moth 3. Dividends -£2 163 and £2 7s on The Work* man and £1 4s and 18s on The Dancer. The stakes were divided. Nursery Handicap. — Deadshot 1, Fabulist 2. Kiuguuan 3. Dividends—£l2s and £41 12*. Pony Cup.— L»dy Thornton 1, Bit of Fashion 2, Sweet Lavender 3. Dividend*— £13 Ss and £13 9^ Christmas' Handicap.— Heria I, Anna* bella 2, Lady Marion 3. Dividends—£l« 7s andf £17 14s. : '

TINWALD RACING CLUB.

Acceptances for handicaps and entries for Novel Race for the Tinwald races close at the Tinwald Hotel at 9 p.m. on Thursday, 27th raat. The races have been postponed until 12.55 sharp. The committee hart engaged the Ashburton Band, and given f;f * weather the meeting should be thii enjoyable outing it has been m past ypara r '

The Church of the Holy Nane

MIDIIOHI! HjMMI

Christmas is essentially a Church festival. Probably for this retnaik the reader will uy —■' and the reporter has been celebrating it' —but what he means is that apart from the Church celebrations there is nothing about Christmas woith reporting that does not occur on any other holiday. Specially is it a Catholic holiday, and the congregation of the Church of the Holy Name made it the marked day that it ought to be. tEhaakt 10 the efforts of Messrs Jones and Ha'pin the Church was beautifully decorated with flowers and evergreens, festoo*« reaching from corner to corner of the building,' while the altar of the Blessed Virgin was seen to by the Children of Mary. Altogether the little Church presented & beautiful scene. At half-past eleven, on Cnristmas eve, the Caurch was opened and lit, and m the very short time allowed, the seats were filled as full as they could hold; By ten minutes to twelve the Church was packed, and the oen« gregation overflowing. The mass was choral, and Father Hyland was the celebrant. As the priest ascended the altar, a Christinas carol was sung by the choir. The chorus was taken up by the fall choir and orchestra lasting over only a bar or two and then with beautiful effect the theme fell to three young fetnals voices, Misses Frendergast, McDonnell, and McGrandel. The melody was remarkably pretty, and on making enquiry of the •hoirmaster Mr Jones, as to the com poser a blush that suffused his face told the interviewer that there was work for his newspaper instincts to dr. The choir master aid oot know the composer. He had been educated m Spain and one day at the organ m a reverie he had recalled what he fancied was an echo of the May hymns of the Spanish peasants—one by Lambillotte. The melody may be true to the original or it may not, but it took form under his hand, and the result was a carol which he set for the little girls of his choir, with a chorus for the full choir, and complete parts for the orchestra. As a, whole it was a delightful number, and when the three young female voices sang their song of adoration to "Jesu mi" the whole con gregation was filled with a spirit of devotion. The bud played a subdued and devotional accompaniment, and the effect remained m the mind of the single angel telling the shepherds of the birth of the Saviour and the*angel choir catchiag up the strain, with which all Christians are familiar, that tells of the proclamation of peace on earth and goodwill towards men. It had a mojfc pe»ce giving effect upon the people, and one' was cot astonished to learn that for the first midnight ma3s celebrated m Dunedin a copy of the score of this sweet carol had been asked for. The mass proper was then proceeded with. Many musicians m Ashburton had expected Farmer's Mass m I) flit to be budr, but the Catholic choir is hardly strong enough m numbers to do ju«tio3 to that work. There were other reasons—choir reasons—why the work should not be taken, and these were sufficiently strong to put Farmer aiide. Bat the music substituted was a hundred times better for those who sang it than the rejected mass. The master chose morceauz from Gounod, von Weber, and Bordese, with the grand old Adesle Fideles, with which every Christian is familiar, and while Mistes Henry «nd Berg sang beautifully m the solo work that fell to them m the numbers of the mass, the crowd of worshippers could not fail to be delighted beyond measure with the, Adeste. In it the, instruments—organ, violin (^), cornet, euphonium, flute, and double bass—gave themselves up to a revel of musical delight, »nd> as instruments and voices bleodea'iri the " Venite adoremus, Ejominum," it was a desolate heart indeed that did nofc f«el a throb of Christmas joy as the notes peeled oat from the choir toft. The mass finished. Father ' Hylapd preached a sermon that ought to have fitted every man naming tho name qf Jesus. It was short, but eloquent and to the point, and there were greybeards m the congregation who, listening to the impassioned words of the young priest felt, as they afterwards quoted, that there was a, power of meaning m haul's words to Timothy, " Let no man despise thy youth," that there was much more meaning than the casual reader attached to them m the words " Out of the mouths of babes and sucklings God hath perfected pram," and that the Preacher was speaking words of wisdom indeed when he said, "Rejoice 0 young man m thy strength." J The congregation left the church while the orchestra played a grand march composed by the conductor. Mr Jones has given it nq name, but his own particular friends Usvd christened it " Gentle heart," a name which, so far as the piece itself is concerned, hat n« meaning, but as between them' and him, means a very great deal, and at once indi cates to them its authorship*

THE ASHBUBTOIN QUAKDJAN ; THUftSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1894.



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"D EOENT Arrivals .—Ladles' and Gentle ■*-!/ men's Summer Boots and Shoes, Cricketing and Tennis Shirts. Unlimited selection of Summer Ties and Hats.— Mitchell and Turner. TJRESENTS. We are now giving XT Presents to all purchaeers of 2s 6d and upwards.—H. 0. Seobbs, Melford House. \ ■ .' T AD IKS' and Gentlemen's left^off I_J Clothes and all kinds of goods bought, sold, or exchanged. — Mrs Knight, opposite Templar Hall, near Post Office. 11 170 OWN Make In Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, Jluslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., at Mks Alcorn's new shop, Bdkei's Buildings. TTy ANTED Known—The Corner Is YY showing a magnificent New Stock of Drapery and Clothing.—W, H. Collier. T3EAUTTFUL ar,d useful Presents to I J all purchasers of 2s 6dand upwards. —11, C Segers, Meltcrd House. /"CHRISTMAS Presents, Choice Orna \J ments, Zithers and Jew's Harp.*, Balis and Dolls for everybody from Id each ; Jointed Dolla for 63, Sleeping Beauties Is, Chinese Conquerors 6d, Russian Embassies Is, Walking Men, Talking Dolls, Scotch Greys, and Ennis klllen Dragoons all wonderfully cheap at Mbs Alcorn's Ladies' Underclothing and Fancy Bazaar, Havelock street. SWEEPING Reductions. —Is Books for 9d, Is 6d Books for Is, 2a Books for Is 6d, 2* 6d Books for 2s, and all others at equalrrfca fe of reduction at L. F. Andrbwbs kxp Go's., Cash Sale." 6" 18 \ITANTED-Everyono ie> see our W splendid display of Christmas Fruit, etc. Don't miss skeins? the Fine^ m Ashburton. Note address— Fletcher Bros , VVholes le and, Reta'l Grocers. Cash Supply Stores. Ashburton. BAN&! Bang i Bau^ • M.y now sea son's stock of Ammunition to hand Eley's, Kynoek's an«l, Gluo Cartridges Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads, Cases and all sporting materials of the first quality at J. W. Hardlby's, Gun Empouam. NOTICE 1 Notice Sport for all Gum let out on hire or sold on tini3 payiuenta. „ H&vin«; a professional Gu ismith on-the pr^Jaoe^, f undertake to repair Gu«« of any description, Gun fittings m stock. Prioes low.—J. W. Hardlbv, Ironmonger, ©t6 BOY'S and Girls Own Annual, British Workman and Workwoman, Infant's Mag;»sttfe, The Pr'zj, Child's Companion, Children's. P*4end. Littli Dot, Family Friend, Band #f lio;>*, Young. E igland, and other New Bocks at LoffiastPi'ipes.— L. F. A^niiEWES anu Co. 98 CirANx'ED, Everybody to qse Titan VV Soap, greatest maryel of the age. H. Zander, Sole Agent. #~IHEAP Christnea? Present?, Cheap V> New Year Gifts, Cheap Toys. Cheap Dolls, Cheap Fancy Goods. Mfis Adams, Saunders' Buildings. 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Business Notice*. Holidays. Holidays. HOLIDAYS ARE NOW IN FULL SWING. mHE CHEAPEST HOUSE IN CANTERBURY FOR Drapery, Clothing, and Boots. G J. NEILL, Flannelettes 2s lid dozen I Double Bed Sheeting 9|d Good Washing Print 3id A Man's Real Good Suw for a Pound A Holiday D» eas for 3s" lld A Bo^a Sulb for 3s ll Calico 2s lid dozen • BOOTS. BOOTS. Ladies Shoes 4a Ud I Men's Bluchers is lid Men's Nailed Shooters slid I G. J. NEILL. EAST STREET, FRIEDLANDER'S BUILDINGS. v • ■-* 18 0 4. Chiistmas and JNew Year's Greeting FLETOHEK BROS-, HAVE JUST RECEIVED E;X GOTHIJC— 100 cases Finest New Vestisan Currants 50 boxes Finest New Sultanas 30 boxes Finest New Valencias 50 boxes Finest New Blemes 25 boxes Australian Muscatels, to be cleared at 8d per lb ALSO THE FOLLOWING JUST TD HAND FOR CHRISTMIS TRADE- Jordan Almonds , Dewicatod Cocoanut Keene'g Mixed Spice Preserved Fruits| ' m Preserved Ginger Pears, Peaches, j Cordials, <fee. ' Apricots, <fee. Valencia Almonds vib bottles of Persian Sherbit, 8d per bottle. A splendid line of Christinas Cake m Fancy Baskets to be sold ftt'ls 6d each. PLEASE NOTE that all those Goods are of the vtry FINEST QUALITY PROCUUABLE, whhh we intend to sell at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICE. A look at_our windows yill show. , riIESERVING SEASON, 189-3. JUST LANDING- Ex AURIGA,— 25 tons Finest Mauritius Cane Sugar (11 Gi ba L s.) This is the FINEST CANE SUGAR t) bo got and jam, Ac, made with it will keep almost any length of time. NOTE ADDRESS FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STOKES, ASHBTJBTON, AND LOWER HIGH STREET, CHRISTOHURCH. Don t miss seeing our splendid show of Christmas Fruits, Ac. FOR CHBISTMAS, 1894, AilD NEW YEAR, 1895. ■P-BBSBNTS. INSPECTION is invited of the Nov, Choice, and High-class Stock at the Jtwollcry Establishment of J«. SALEK, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER EAST STREET 3 Where is to be seen the LARGEST and CHOICEST Stock of Gold and Silver Jewellery, Diamond Goods and Plate, m the District. Bought for Cash and marked down at Prices which must prove S. SALEK'S To be the Cheapest Establishment m the District, and inspection will prove a Stock equal to any m Christchurch is to bo found. S, SALEK, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLE R. jjiAlJui^SoTlciiSS, O/|f7 lA fl PRICE re- i J.US. quired for M«ito close for the following places as T.Sbllß4, 1185 each containing] acre, under, t übject to the tecessary Alteration* Cameron Street, West, fenced and planted The next mail for Chatham Islands will with macraCM p a , dote on December 31^ Persons desirous of building are Invited "" , * ■ :' , yonr - to inspect. Easy terms. ifoTicß— On and af.er January 1. 1895, r * T. BULLOCK. the postage on ntw p pers for the U.iited Kingdom and foreign cDuntries will be, fur the firßfc four ounces m weight one jQ -I /*\ PRICE required for yatwt, and for each succee ing two ounces "c&\.\J' Section Wo 8. con one halfpenny, Ihe poatage on newspapers mining 1 rood, just above the Woollen for Australian Oulomes and bouili Sea Factory, on the opposite aide of the road Jsiamla remains »s at present—one penny i T. BULLOCK. for each newspaper. ) — Ij—————n————— *mm i nr\® LET, at a low rental, small shop iv DOLLAR CIGARETTES.-3d. k. 1 the Aroadia. »e*t-but one to Tancred hpUerS Or phOtOB-HB9»lf ZWOU BlfWfct , nmrnnu. WavlMAle tfitttf ' i t»Ul*OOK t I