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Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1494, 21 March 1885, Page 3

Sudden Death. John Higgie, well known in racing n a'ters, died rather suddenly to day at the Red Lion Hotel. Regatta. Wa.gantji, To-da.y. Theße is a fair attendance at the Wang/mui Regatta to-day, and the weather is good. Senior Fours (inrigged), first prize Ll 5 and second prize Ls—Wanganui Ulnb, 1; Wanganui Union Club, 2; Wellington Star, nowhere.—Junior Out rigger, Ist prize LB, 2nd prize L 3 : Wanganui Unions, 1; Wanganui Rowing Club, 2. Death. , | .Napier, Today. William Routledge, Major-Command-ing the District, died last night from cerebial congestion. Post-sessional. Mastekxon, To-day. Mr Beetham addressed his constituents last night. He eulogised Sir J. Vogel's political genius, and spoke strongly in favor of federation, and approved of the vote of L 400.000 for colonial defences as recommended by the Governor. New Zealand Locomotives. Wellington, Last night. In reference to the acceptance of the tender of Scott Bros, of Christchurch, for locomotives, it may be mentioned that the contract price, taking into account the cost of those imported, compares favorably with the sum paid by New South Wales for the locally constructed locomotives. The number of tenderers were five, while two others from Dunedin and Christchurch respectively were informal, as the tenders did not reach Wellington by the time stated in the advertisement No tenders were- received from Wellington. Annexation. The Premier has received a letter from Malietoa, of Samea, enclosing a copy of the Act passed by the Jiamoan Parliament, annexing that island to New Zealand. A Bailway Dispute. . Tha Canterbury uailway Appeal Board have been asked by the Minister of Public i Works to enquire into the circumstances 5 of a complaint made by Mr Powell, of the Canterbury Unemployed Commission against the Government Inspector of Works at Little River. It appears the Inspector refused to hand to Mr Powell a certain time-book, and his refusal was taken exception to by Mr Powell. Accident Insurance Company. Dunzdln, Last Night.

The report of the Accident Insurance Association for its first year of business shows a total income of L7,?47 17s Id, and an expenditure of L 5.139 6s, leaving a credit balance of L 2.608 11b Id. A dividend of 7£ per cent, absorbing LSOO, is recommended. Inhumanity. Ditnedin, To-day. A case of gross cruelty to children has been brought under the notice of the police. Alexander Carril, carter, South Dunedin, had three children by his first wife, the eldest being about seven. It is alleged that their stepmother and the father systematically thrashed the children with a horsewhip, their bodies bearing evidence of the most severe beating. The parents were remanded till Wednes day next, and the children have been taken from their castody. Important Land Sale. Invbbcargill, Last night. Messrß McPherson and Go report the sale, on behalf of Mr John C. Ellis, of his Merrivale estate, comprising 26,390 acres freehold, to Mr James Ashbury, ex M.P. for Brighton, England, for about Ll 5 \OOO.

Matson, Cox and Co. Messrs matson, cox, & co. have for Sale, privately, in Blocks of from Two to Five Acres, some of the best LAND in Ashburton County, just outside the Belt, Allenton. Easy terms. Also, good House, 7 rooms, and 9 acres Land. 2 281 Matson* Cox Co, Auctioneers & valuators, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED AT LOWEST RATES Aim ON MOST FAVORABLE TERMS WOOL, GRAIN, SEED AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. We have now on hand for saleWoolpacks and Gornsacks Fencing Wire of all sizes, B xrbod Plain Green and Yellow Tancred Turnips Skirvin Swedes and other Turnip Seeds of all descriptions Mangolds, etc. Glover Seeds of all descriptions Cocksfoot Rye-grass Tea in boxes and half-chests Bran, Oats, Chaff, &o. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERYREAPERS AND BINDERS, &o. Wool Purchased IN large or small quantities OS CONSIGNED TO THE CANTERBURY WOOL SALES, OK THE HOME MARKET. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE ON CONSIGNMENTS. WEEKLY SALES OF HORSES, COWS, PIGS AND ALL FINDS OP STOCK AND • PRODUCE ON SATURDAYS AT 11 O’CLOCK SHARP. FORTNIGHTLY SALES O? STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TIN WALD Alternately. NEXT SALE AT TIN WALD YARDS 1 0 F ON TUESDAY, MARCH 24 AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co] Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey’s Threshing Machines,